805Andrew Posted December 20, 2013 Posted December 20, 2013 ^Bud Light is to beer as Sunny Delight is to orange juice. But I guess some people have to start somewhere. The beer I'm having right now is Ninkasi Brewing Company Vanilla Oatis.
Philrad71 Posted December 20, 2013 Posted December 20, 2013 Had the Monkey Fist IPA the other day and am having the Old Man Winter right now. While I'm not a huge fan of winter ales, I have to admit that the Southern Tier version is the best I've had so far. But then again, I could be prejudice because the brewery is right down the street from our house! This version is much hoppier and darker than others that I have tasted. There are no figs, twigs or other crap that goes into some of the other seasonal beers. 3 types of hops, two malts and 7.0% APV = warm and happy people in coaster-less & snowy western NY! Shipyard Monkey Fist IPA from Portland, ME...a sweet, yet bitter hop flavor. Old Man Winter by Southern Tier Brewery (my favorite hometown brewery). Hoppy taste with dark, caramel undertones. This is the most anticipated of their seasonal releases for me. Still love their batches of Unearthly IPA the best though!
bbomser Posted December 21, 2013 Posted December 21, 2013 Decided to open up this bottle (Jewbelation Reborn), and wow. 17 different malts, 17 different hops, and a whopping 17% ABV. One beer and I can feel it. I recommend the different Shmaltz beers to anyone looking for some delicious beer and shtick. Shmaltz Brewing Company's He'Brew Jewbelation Reborn (17) L'Chaim!
cal1br3tto Posted December 21, 2013 Posted December 21, 2013 ^I still hate beer. At this point I'm doubting any potential to acquire a taste for it. Currently quaffing a white zin courtesy of ol' Two Buck Chuck. (Charles Shaw, the quintessential cheap Trader Joe's wine.) Very smooth and tasty; just what I need after being unnecessarily keyed up all day. Edit: haha, accidentally responded to a way older post! Previous poster disregard my ^.
cfc Posted December 22, 2013 Posted December 22, 2013 I sampled this chocolate porter concoction at Santa's Christmas Cabin at Knott's. First sip was pretty good, with a licorice aftertaste. But, like most flavored beers, it just tasted "watered down" after the first couple of sips.
screaminkid2005 Posted December 24, 2013 Posted December 24, 2013 I just drank a Raspberry Shock Top. It was interesting to say the least.
Moose Posted December 24, 2013 Posted December 24, 2013 I had a Sam's White Christmas and a Guinness over the weekend. I wish you could get the white Christmas in a six pack but it only comes in their season sampler.
Groteslurf Posted December 24, 2013 Posted December 24, 2013 Not beer, but some Absolut wodka, Kurant flavor yesterday evening. Maybe a bit too much because my head still hurts
805Andrew Posted December 26, 2013 Posted December 26, 2013 ^^ I had a Sam Adams White Christmas two days ago from the sampler pack. I thought it was pretty good too. Today I popped open a Rogue Voodoo Doughnut Pretzel, Raspberry & Chocolate Ale and I made the whole family try it. Opinions were mixed on this one: my dad hated it, my sister thought it was interesting but couldn't have more than a few sips of it, my mom liked it, and I thought it was alright. It was like a stout and I couldn't really taste the raspberry, but could taste the pretzel and notes of chocolate.
cfc Posted December 26, 2013 Posted December 26, 2013 ^^ I had a Sam Adams White Christmas two days ago from the sampler pack. I thought it was pretty good too. Today I popped open a Rogue Voodoo Doughnut Pretzel, Raspberry & Chocolate Ale and I made the whole family try it. Opinions were mixed on this one: my dad hated it, my sister thought it was interesting but couldn't have more than a few sips of it, my mom liked it, and I thought it was alright. It was like a stout and I couldn't really taste the raspberry, but could taste the pretzel and notes of chocolate. I'm not into the "flavored" beers all that much. They usually taste good for the first sip or two, but seem "watered down" after that. Enjoyed a nice Sierra Nevada Celebration at my niece's house yesterday.
Blind Idiot God Posted December 26, 2013 Posted December 26, 2013 ^^ I had a Sam Adams White Christmas two days ago from the sampler pack. I thought it was pretty good too. Today I popped open a Rogue Voodoo Doughnut Pretzel, Raspberry & Chocolate Ale and I made the whole family try it. Opinions were mixed on this one: my dad hated it, my sister thought it was interesting but couldn't have more than a few sips of it, my mom liked it, and I thought it was alright. It was like a stout and I couldn't really taste the raspberry, but could taste the pretzel and notes of chocolate. Rogue Ales is generally a very good brewery, but the Voodoo Doughnut ales that they do are not at all good, at least not in my experience. I haven't tried this one, though, so there may be hope yet for them.
805Andrew Posted December 26, 2013 Posted December 26, 2013 ^&^^ It wasn't bad or watered down, but I didn't like it enough to buy it again. I bought this one just for fun and to have everyone try it (I wouldn't want to drink a whole 22oz bottle by myself). I bought the Maple Bacon Voodoo Donut beer two years ago and also opened it on Christmas Day. I missed out on the Banana Peanut Butter one they did last year but saw it recently at World Market so I may buy it to try it. I like Rogue's beers in general and I'm glad they are having fun and trying new beers out even if they don't always turn out great.
no_brain_er Posted December 27, 2013 Posted December 27, 2013 I haven't had a beer in a while, but I think the last one I had was a Terrapin Golden Ale. Plain and simple, and not too hoppy, like the majority of Terrapin's other brews. Currently sipping on a Stella Artois Cidre, wishing I had gotten something else instead.
gisco Posted December 27, 2013 Posted December 27, 2013 Sam Adam's Juniper IPA. Not a fan of this one. Still have another bottle so I'll give it another shot.
Blind Idiot God Posted December 27, 2013 Posted December 27, 2013 Sam Adam's Juniper IPA. Not a fan of this one. Still have another bottle so I'll give it another shot. It's just not very good. Interesting, yes, but ultimately a failed experiment and easily the worst beer in this year's Sam Adams winter lineup. Old Fezziwig, on the other hand, is just plain fantastic and I wish I didn't have to drive into MA just to get standalone sixers and cases of it.
shivtim Posted December 30, 2013 Posted December 30, 2013 Crooked Tree IPA from Dark Horse in Michigan. One of my favorite IPAs.
Lightning9SX Posted December 31, 2013 Posted December 31, 2013 Does anyone else use the Untapped app to track their beer drinking? You can see what your friends are drinking and where. Interacts with Foursquare, Twitter and FB,
805Andrew Posted January 1, 2014 Posted January 1, 2014 ^Never heard of that before but I may look into it. This may not be the last beer I drink this year, but it will most likely be the last one I post on here this year. New Belgium Brewing Accumulation White India Pale Ale Happy New Years Everyone!
Blind Idiot God Posted January 1, 2014 Posted January 1, 2014 Dogfish Head Sah'tea. Majorly underestimated both the ABV and how much beer was in the bottle, and before I knew it, I was straight-up hammered. It's an awesome beer, but that was not the outcome I was expecting or desiring.
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