DerekRx Posted January 31, 2006 Share Posted January 31, 2006 ^^I'll have to talk to the rest of the Team about a good weekend to do it, but I'm thinking either March 4 or March 11. The 18th is out because St Patty's is the day prior, and after that the parks start opening around here (at least in Virginia anyway). Its rough right now, but I'd say the 3rd, with the 10th being the backup day just in case it snows or something. We'll probably hit both Troegs and ABC, maybe even dinner someplace. I'll give more information in about a week or so for anyone who needs lots of time to plan ahead. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhishyBrewer Posted January 31, 2006 Share Posted January 31, 2006 2. Number two was a bit of a curve ball for me, Wyder's Apple Cider. I was kinda weary of getting this because I thought it'd just be a sissy drink, but it was actually VERY good! After the glass of Young's, it went down super smooth, and there was almost no alcohol flavor........just apple-y goodness. Seriously, it's like getting buzzed from Martinelli's, sweet! This one get's a "great" in my book, will definately have to get again because of the super smooth flavor and easy drinkability. You and Don(Jeezus Juice) would get a long very well. I took Don to the Pyramid Brewery a while back, and out of all the beers to try, he choose the cider. I think I know why him and Monica aren't married yet. Just kidding bro! Oh, and Don, please tell Monica she has to leave my house and go home. Wally "Bitter About Don Being in Japan Without Me" Weiss Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DerekRx Posted January 31, 2006 Share Posted January 31, 2006 Since their Lager was pretty tasty, I decided I'm starting off the night with a Brooklyn Brand East India Pale Ale. Just an "eh" kind of IPA. "If I add a Floyd or 2, maybe I'll end up with something hoppier!" Happy to be home and beer in hand "Thank you for calling Dell Tech Support, my name is Jason, how may I help you?" says the East Indian Ale Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DerekRx Posted February 1, 2006 Share Posted February 1, 2006 After a less than hoptastic IPA, I had no other choice but to fall back on something I know won't disappoint, the old Hop Devil! Welcome to Hop Heaven, courtesy of the Devil There's my baby Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DorneyDude Posted February 1, 2006 Share Posted February 1, 2006 Tonight, I tried a new brew... Stone IPA. As Lil Jimmy Norton (Happy Birthday Jimmy!) would say, it's Phenominal. Very smooth hop flavor, nice mild alcohol bite. Overall, a very nice purchase. And I still have 23 left. Better get drinkin' before I.P.Adam gets here on Friday!!! Stone IPA - This may challenge Victory Hop Devil as my favorite IPA (Cool painted label on the bottle too!!!) Me doing the "Confused Derek" face!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eagle Rider Posted February 1, 2006 Share Posted February 1, 2006 I confess! Over the weekend I was broke and at some seedy bar in Iowa called Woobies. I drank 2 busch lights in a can. This goes against my beliefs. Please forgive me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcjaco Posted February 1, 2006 Share Posted February 1, 2006 My wife told me to swing in and get something we hadn't tried before. After a little searching something caught my eye......Leinenkugel's Big Butt! Surely she'll enjoy this. I must say, a impulse buy that was quite tasty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4718 Posted February 1, 2006 Share Posted February 1, 2006 You and Don(Jeezus Juice) would get a long very well. I took Don to the Pyramid Brewery a while back, and out of all the beers to try, he choose the cider. I think I know why him and Monica aren't married yet. Well, I didn't really feel like two beers, and didn't feel like having to decide on one really. I don't care though, it tasted good, and that's what I go for first anyway. There's always the bonus that I don't reek after drinking it either, and that it's sweet......but not sickly sweet like a Smirnoff Twisted or something, those hurt my stomach with the syrupy sweetness. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rugged One Posted February 1, 2006 Share Posted February 1, 2006 Tonight, I tried a new brew... Stone IPA. That Stone IPA is good stuff Tom. I've got a bottle of Ruination sitting in the fridge that I've been waiting to try. Stone hasn't disappointed me yet. Finished off my last Sierra Nevada Celebration tonight. Of all the winter brews I've had this season, I think that this was my favorite because it went in the total opposite direction of most of the others. Hoppy as all get out. Decided to follow up with a Sam's Oktoberfest. Had to balance out the hoppiness of the Celebration with some sweet maltiness. This is definitley one I'll be visiting with again next winter. Sierra Nevada Celebration Ale. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waterviper Posted February 1, 2006 Share Posted February 1, 2006 Had me some Monty Python Holy Grail Ale!! It was good too with a bit of bitter edge!! But still tasty none the less!! It was made at Black Sheep Brewery at Masham Yorkshire, uk. I just had to get this and try it!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DerekRx Posted February 1, 2006 Share Posted February 1, 2006 My theory, once you go Victory, you're stuck there for the rest of the night. So my finisher for last night was trusty old goodness Storm King by Victory. My liver is getting primed and ready for the weekend This may be my favorite stout now. My best attempt at the "Confused Derek" look Because good beers are sometimes hard to find Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlyingScooter Posted February 1, 2006 Share Posted February 1, 2006 Bud Light... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhishyBrewer Posted February 1, 2006 Share Posted February 1, 2006 Finished off my last Sierra Nevada Celebration tonight. Of all the winter brews I've had this season, I think that this was my favorite because it went in the total opposite direction of most of the others. Hoppy as all get out. Sierra Nevada... that's where I'll be this Saturday. They just released a special batch of Celebration Ale aged in whiskey barrels. You only can get it at the brewery and on tap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlyerACE1 Posted February 1, 2006 Share Posted February 1, 2006 Finished off my last Sierra Nevada Celebration tonight. Of all the winter brews I've had this season, I think that this was my favorite because it went in the total opposite direction of most of the others. Hoppy as all get out. Sierra Nevada... that's where I'll be this Saturday. They just released a special batch of Celebration Ale aged in whiskey barrels. You only can get it at the brewery and on tap. Then we fully expect a PTR on Sierra Nevada!! A couple years back Tom was able to order pickled Hop shoots from their website. Sadly, that product is now gone but damn were they yummy! I'm sure Derek and I will have plenty of beer photos to post come next week following the Northampton Beer Festival (aka Post EastCoaster Party) this weekend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhishyBrewer Posted February 1, 2006 Share Posted February 1, 2006 ^Posted a PTR of my last trip there a couple months ago, but the pictures aren't showing up. Here's my little video though. http://www.brainville.org/forum/viewtopic.php?t=128 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DerekRx Posted February 1, 2006 Share Posted February 1, 2006 On tonight's quest to find Troeg's Nugget Nectar, I came up unsuccessful. However, I did manage to pick up some Sierra Nevada Celebration Ale, as well as several other goods, including tonight's first brew: And it has a pretty good wintery taste It tastes like beer It smells good Lancaster Winter Warmer, just because I heard good things on the boards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DerekRx Posted February 2, 2006 Share Posted February 2, 2006 As I was putting away today's purchases, I realized "dude, I've got a whole case of random Weyerbacher stuff here!" Fumbling through the case, I discovered tonight's lucky imperial stout, Old Heathen! *Sadly, I had no Jack Daniels to test this theory "I wonder, if I did a shot of Jack Daniels before this, would it taste like Heresy?" * "No, I'm not the Gordon's Fisherman, I'm the Old Heathen!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
booger Posted February 2, 2006 Share Posted February 2, 2006 Warsteiner on new years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DerekRx Posted February 2, 2006 Share Posted February 2, 2006 I figured a good ending to the night would be a nice Belgian. Since my Begian stash isn't that spectacular, I went with one of the only ones I've got, the Golden Monkey by Victory. I's gonna be sleeping good tonight! Oooooh, look at that pretty goblet its to be served in Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhishyBrewer Posted February 2, 2006 Share Posted February 2, 2006 Today is a VERY special day. THE 2006 Sierra Nevada Bigfoot Barleywine Style Ale has been released!!! Yummy Yum! 9.5%ABV Yeah!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoasterFanatic Posted February 2, 2006 Share Posted February 2, 2006 If you will be in the Allentown area this weekend and would be interested in partaking of some fine malted beverages check out this thread: Anyone heading to EastCoaster? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DerekRx Posted February 2, 2006 Share Posted February 2, 2006 In an evergoing quest to train my liver for the Northampton Beer Festival this weekend, I decided to start tonight off with something I don't think I had before, Lancaster's Strawberry Wheat Beer. It had a hint of strawberry, and since it is a wheat, it didn't have much of an aftertaste. Its more of a dessert beer if you don't have any lambics laying around the house. And after 1 sip, its doesn't have much of an aftertaste that I like so much. It don't be smelling like no strawberries! "I'm a beer, and I also fulfill your daily need for fruit" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DerekRx Posted February 3, 2006 Share Posted February 3, 2006 I decided to leave the beer credit whoring for another time. One ok beer at a time like this is not what I need. Going for what I know is good, the next beer is a Troeg's HopBack Amber Ale. "You may drink the beer!" Awwww yeah! Giggity Giggity! "I now pronounce you 'My next beer'" "Let me unite this happy couple into one wonderful entity" "I've got a beer, and and an empty glass with the beer's name on it. I think they belong together!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DerekRx Posted February 3, 2006 Share Posted February 3, 2006 Finished off the night with the Sierra Nevada Celebration Ale that I've heard good things about on here. I was going to go with another Belgian, but after last night's weird dreams, I decided against it. Derek likey. Thanks PhishyRuggedOne! WOW, what a nice taste and a surprisingly hoppy aftertaste Drink up boy, it'll put meat on your bones WHOA, sure smells good! The bottle sure is short and fat, kinda like Danny Devito! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhishyBrewer Posted February 3, 2006 Share Posted February 3, 2006 ^Now imagine that beer aged in old whiskey barrells. That's what I'll be drinking this Saturday at the Sierra Nevada Brewery. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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