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I like myself a good Kolsch. I actually have some Sam Adams Escape Route in my beer stash right now.
But then again, I like myself a beer that isn't too hoppy and isn't too strong on the alcohol. So a Kolsch is a nice light beer with subtle yet nice flavor to it. There's a place near Hartford('s airport) called Cambridge House that makes a pretty solid one. I'd also recommend trying the Captain Lawrence (NY), Schlafly (St Louis), Saint Arnold's (Houston), or Berkshire (MA) if you can get your hands on any of those.
I need to have more of the Sam Adams to give an honest review, and honestly Harpoon Summer as well.
Post by muppetstakethefarm on Feb 13, 2014 22:58:02 GMT -5
Harpoon summer is average to good but it's available in cans so it's a good Roo beer. They have a decent white ale in cans as well. They have both been in our coolers on the farm.
There's also some floating around the NYC area. I found 3-4 kinds of it at a package store in Port Chester, last time I was down that way.
EDIT: If I leave New England, there's a few places I'll stop to pick up good stuff I can't find this way. I used to get cases of Yuengling in Brewster NY all the time, if I'm coming in and out of CT on 84. Later on found out about Port Chester Beer, which isn't too far off 95. I seen an ad for a place called Half Time in Mamaroneck, looks pretty impressive but I've haven't been there yet.
If you're this far south, State Line Liquors in Elkton MD is very solid as well. It's right off 95, just near the Delaware line. It's also a wonderful excuse to avoid that shitty toll plaza in Delaware: get off the last exit in DE/MD, buy booze, get back on the first exit in the other state. Caps and Corks, right at the line (MD side), isn't bad either.
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I've been in a big APA mood lately. Last night was out at a bar, had a pint of Victory's Headwaters Pale Ale. Ended up picking up a six pack of that, plus a six pack of Captain Lawrence's Freshchester Pale Ale.
Though tonight, I've been working on the last of Olde Burnside's Dirty Penny I had. It's a mix of a stout and the Ten Penny (Scottish) Ale
For what it is, there's a lot better stuff out there than Blue Moon.
I do like Sweetwater 420, but I haven't had it in a couple of years now. We don't really get any Southern beers up this way, except Abita. Based on your list of what you do like, it's not a surprise you don't like a pale ale such as 420 - as there's more of a hop bitterness taste than what you'd be used to.
I've been in a big APA mood lately. Last night was out at a bar, had a pint of Victory's Headwaters Pale Ale. Ended up picking up a six pack of that, plus a six pack of Captain Lawrence's Freshchester Pale Ale.
Though tonight, I've been working on the last of Olde Burnside's Dirty Penny I had. It's a mix of a stout and the Ten Penny (Scottish) Ale
Victory is one of my favorite breweries. Good beer and a cool brewery. It was almost impossible to find, then in the back of this industrial park you walk in and there are just rows of taps. It was a real good experience. Maybe it is because when we visited, Ken Griffey Jr was sitting on 599 HR's and we were going to the Phillies- Reds game that night (he did not hit 600) but it was well worth the 30+ minute drive out of the city to visit. They had everything the remotely distribute right there on tap. Very well done setup.
Many have duplicated or even surpassed the quality of the Storm King stout but back in 2007 when I was first drinking it, there were few to no Imperial Stouts readily distributed here in the south so I have a special place in my heart for all things Victory. The Festbier is also a favorite of mine.
Bought a 6 pack of Sweetwater 420 and it's taking up space in the fridge. I tried to like it, but I thought it was gross.
I've also tried Blue Moon a few times now and I hate it.
What is wrong with me?
I guess I'm just not a "real" beer drinker. I like Abita purple haze, corona, yuengling, and busch light in the summer...
Blue Moon doesn't necessarily count as a "real" beer but it is a beer many people start with when they try to transistion away from macro's to micros. Sweetwater 420 and other pale ales (not IPA's) also are a good test for yourself to see what you might like.
Give some of these a try just to figure out your tastes and point yourself in the right direction... Terrapin Rye Pale Ale- not as hoppy as 420 and the use of rye gives it the crisp aftertaste you might be used to from summery beers. That one still might be a stretch for you though based on what you said above. Magic Hat #9- You may have had this because it is wildly popular now but its also a not hoppy ale that has a hint of apricot. Not as sweet and light as Abita Purple Haze but far lighter than the 420 you tried. Sam Adams Noble Pils- A great all purpose all occasion beer. Good on 90 degree days (I wish it was in cans to take to the farm), good with meat, good in cold weather too. It uses a decent amount of hops but does not use west coast hops so does not have as bitter of a bite as many of the pale ales or IPA's you may have had. Its also a pilsner and not a pale ale so its more crisp to the finish and less malty.
Just a thought. Nothing is wrong with you but much like coffee, different styles are an acquired taste.
I've been in a big APA mood lately. Last night was out at a bar, had a pint of Victory's Headwaters Pale Ale. Ended up picking up a six pack of that, plus a six pack of Captain Lawrence's Freshchester Pale Ale.
Though tonight, I've been working on the last of Olde Burnside's Dirty Penny I had. It's a mix of a stout and the Ten Penny (Scottish) Ale
Victory is one of my favorite breweries. Good beer and a cool brewery. It was almost impossible to find, then in the back of this industrial park you walk in and there are just rows of taps. It was a real good experience. Maybe it is because when we visited, Ken Griffey Jr was sitting on 599 HR's and we were going to the Phillies- Reds game that night (he did not hit 600) but it was well worth the 30+ minute drive out of the city to visit. They had everything the remotely distribute right there on tap. Very well done setup.
I've been to Victory twice. The first time was at the end of this road trip a friend and I had, going around to different breweries in Pennsylvania*. It is a total pain in the ass to find, I agree. But it was worth it, and not just because the Bruins were absolutely destroying the Flyers in a playoff game. So most of the place is in Flyers jerseys glued to the game and getting heartbroken. I'm just watching the game, enjoying that and some tasty beverages.
* The trip ended up at Golden Avalanche/Kutztown, Yuengling (the original Pottstown plant), Troegs, Stoudt's, and finally Victory.
Post by beavdog151 on Feb 28, 2014 11:57:22 GMT -5
I'm very excited because tomorrow I'll be going to my first beer fest of the year if anybody else in the Chicago area is interested in going it's the Windy City Brewhaha and there's a groupon for it. Cheers, guys!
Victory is one of my favorite breweries. Good beer and a cool brewery. It was almost impossible to find, then in the back of this industrial park you walk in and there are just rows of taps. It was a real good experience. Maybe it is because when we visited, Ken Griffey Jr was sitting on 599 HR's and we were going to the Phillies- Reds game that night (he did not hit 600) but it was well worth the 30+ minute drive out of the city to visit. They had everything the remotely distribute right there on tap. Very well done setup.
I've been to Victory twice. The first time was at the end of this road trip a friend and I had, going around to different breweries in Pennsylvania*. It is a total pain in the ass to find, I agree. But it was worth it, and not just because the Bruins were absolutely destroying the Flyers in a playoff game. So most of the place is in Flyers jerseys glued to the game and getting heartbroken. I'm just watching the game, enjoying that and some tasty beverages.
* The trip ended up at Golden Avalanche/Kutztown, Yuengling (the original Pottstown plant), Troegs, Stoudt's, and finally Victory.
I live 15 minutes from Victory. It is a great place to go have some beers. They always have a changing seasonal selection both bottled and on draft. Growlers of their highest ABV stuff (not special stuff/aged) are less then $11 and average around $9. The food is phenomenal I recommend the pizzas anyday. Although its kind of a hipster crowd at times, the product they put out makes the trip well worth it if you are interested and in the area. (Probably about 45 minute drive from the city)
Hi everyone I'm Shelley and a total newbie to this site - this year will be my first roo. I loooveee trying new beer so when I saw this I got pretty excited. I think the most recent exciting beer I've tried is Dogfish Head World Wide Stout. Not much of a stout kinda girl usually but it was excellent. quite chocolately and once it warms up, you wouldn't believe it's 18%
usually big into IPA's and Belgium tripels but I pretty much like everything.
Victory is one of my favorite breweries. Good beer and a cool brewery. It was almost impossible to find, then in the back of this industrial park you walk in and there are just rows of taps. It was a real good experience. Maybe it is because when we visited, Ken Griffey Jr was sitting on 599 HR's and we were going to the Phillies- Reds game that night (he did not hit 600) but it was well worth the 30+ minute drive out of the city to visit. They had everything the remotely distribute right there on tap. Very well done setup.
I've been to Victory twice. The first time was at the end of this road trip a friend and I had, going around to different breweries in Pennsylvania*. It is a total pain in the ass to find, I agree. But it was worth it, and not just because the Bruins were absolutely destroying the Flyers in a playoff game. So most of the place is in Flyers jerseys glued to the game and getting heartbroken. I'm just watching the game, enjoying that and some tasty beverages.
* The trip ended up at Golden Avalanche/Kutztown, Yuengling (the original Pottstown plant), Troegs, Stoudt's, and finally Victory.
That sounds awesome. We had a similar experience. Started the trip in Pittsburgh and did Old Penn, Church Brew works, went to see DMB and then went to the football HOF in Canton in our two days there. Flew to Philly from Pitt and pretty much went straight to Victory, expecting to keep on going out to Stoudts and Yuengling but the allure of possibly seeing Griffey hit 600 while we were in town was too much so we headed back downtown...and they sat him on the bench the first game and he only got a pinch hit AB. Saw DMB again the next night and was fortunate to be able to walk from our hotel to the famous Monks Tavern, went to Triumph, Nodding Head and the other small ones they didnt sell on tap at the stadium. Went to a 2nd game in the series to hope again to catch Griffey hit 600 and he hit a shot to straight away center field that we thought was it but went to the wall. Even that brief moment where we thought it was happening was priceliess. He hit # 600 a game or two later in Miami. Spent alot of time at the Benluxx (sp?) tavern because with so much on tap, we could just sit and drink Philly beer without the effort of going around town and had a super cool bartender. One of the best weeks I have had. Thank you Pennsylvania. Thank you DMB. Thank you beer. Quack you Ken Griffey.
Hi everyone I'm Shelley and a total newbie to this site - this year will be my first roo. I loooveee trying new beer so when I saw this I got pretty excited. I think the most recent exciting beer I've tried is Dogfish Head World Wide Stout. Not much of a stout kinda girl usually but it was excellent. quite chocolately and once it warms up, you wouldn't believe it's 18%
usually big into IPA's and Belgium tripels but I pretty much like everything.
Welcome Bonnarookie!!! The brooers tent at the farm gets better and better every year. Depending on what part of the country you are from, there are only a handful you probably cant get where you live now and while they are overpriced at $7 or $8 a piece, they are not ballpark/stadium priced so I justify it that way along with only buying stuff I cant get at home. DFH doesnt get as much credit as they deserve because they are so popular now and not the "new" thing but that WW Stout has to be rediculous. I have no chance of finding it here in the deep south but a friend of mine in Chicago took time to call me specifically about that beer while he was enjoying it so I could only imagine.
Not many women are into IPA and tripels so kudos to you. It took a while for my wife to come around on stouts and porters but I dont think she will ever come around to IPA's.
Hi everyone I'm Shelley and a total newbie to this site - this year will be my first roo. I loooveee trying new beer so when I saw this I got pretty excited. I think the most recent exciting beer I've tried is Dogfish Head World Wide Stout. Not much of a stout kinda girl usually but it was excellent. quite chocolately and once it warms up, you wouldn't believe it's 18%
usually big into IPA's and Belgium tripels but I pretty much like everything.
Welcome Bonnarookie!!! The brooers tent at the farm gets better and better every year. Depending on what part of the country you are from, there are only a handful you probably cant get where you live now and while they are overpriced at $7 or $8 a piece, they are not ballpark/stadium priced so I justify it that way along with only buying stuff I cant get at home. DFH doesnt get as much credit as they deserve because they are so popular now and not the "new" thing but that WW Stout has to be rediculous. I have no chance of finding it here in the deep south but a friend of mine in Chicago took time to call me specifically about that beer while he was enjoying it so I could only imagine.
Not many women are into IPA and tripels so kudos to you. It took a while for my wife to come around on stouts and porters but I dont think she will ever come around to IPA's.
Thanks! I'm from MI, we are pretty lucky in that we have a quite a few breweries. I don't mind paying $7 or $8, not bad! Knowing your local mom and pop liquor store owners goes a long way in getting quality beer for sure. We always like to get Ommegang's Game of Thrones beer for when we watch the show - for whatever reason no where in MI really has it, we ask our favorite liquor store guy to order some for us. He always has our back It's worth a shot if your really wanting to try something.
My first "fancy" beer was a few years back, I think I was 22....it was a Stone Ruination IPA...fell. in. love. I have weird taste buds though, haha. very hoppy and bitter. Then I was onto Hopslam (bought 2 cases) and being from MI you've gotta love Bell's. Hopslam tastes like winter to me, while Oberon is the epitome of summer.
Thanks! I'm from MI, we are pretty lucky in that we have a quite a few breweries. I don't mind paying $7 or $8, not bad! Knowing your local mom and pop liquor store owners goes a long way in getting quality beer for sure. We always like to get Ommegang's Game of Thrones beer for when we watch the show - for whatever reason no where in MI really has it, we ask our favorite liquor store guy to order some for us. He always has our back It's worth a shot if your really wanting to try something.
My first "fancy" beer was a few years back, I think I was 22....it was a Stone Ruination IPA...fell. in. love. I have weird taste buds though, haha. very hoppy and bitter. Then I was onto Hopslam (bought 2 cases) and being from MI you've gotta love Bell's. Hopslam tastes like winter to me, while Oberon is the epitome of summer.
We lived in Grand Rapids for a couple years back in 2003-2004 when I was relocated there. Oberon was my main gateway beer. While we started trying different things already, it was the fine folks at Bell's, New Holland and Founders that taught me to put down the Miller lite and pick up something else. Used to spend Friday nights at New Holland. As a non smoker, I loved my wife had to literally go into a tiny phone booth to smoke cause that was thier smoking section (or stand outside in the cold). We still bring an Oberon mini-keg to the farm every year. Hopslam could be on the Mt Rushmore of American IPA's.
We lived in Grand Rapids for a couple years back in 2003-2004 when I was relocated there. Oberon was my main gateway beer. While we started trying different things already, it was the fine folks at Bell's, New Holland and Founders that taught me to put down the Miller lite and pick up something else. Used to spend Friday nights at New Holland. As a non smoker, I loved my wife had to literally go into a tiny phone booth to smoke cause that was thier smoking section (or stand outside in the cold). We still bring an Oberon mini-keg to the farm every year. Hopslam could be on the Mt Rushmore of American IPA's.
that's awesome! I live pretty far from there so I haven't had the chance to go. I guess by now with the new smoking laws they've probably changed the phone booth but that's pretty funny. Can't beat an Oberon mini-keg on a hot day
I typically go to Ashley's of Ann Arbor for trying new beer, I'm in southeast MI. They have a beer tour and when you get to 100 you get a plaque on the wall with lots of little rewards along the way.
Yuengling is finally available in Massachusetts. For a little while it'll be cool, and then it'll no longer be special.
Beer distribution is a fascinating game of politics to me. When I lived in Chicago until 2006, Yuengling was nowhere to be found. I was relocated to Charleston, SC and the first night I get into town, I went up to the corner gas station for a 6pk of whatever they had cold. This place was small. Miller, Bud, Coors and then 6 pks of both Yuengling and Black and Tan. I was like WTF? No Yuengling in Chicago but its at a shiz gas station in North Charleston,SC? Then I see it on tap everywhere in Charleston and in every gas station etc. Its really not that special anyway other than the nostalgia to it but good to see they are furthering thier reach.
Just cracked a Gumballhead from Three Floyd's. Without a doubt my favorite beer ever!
I fully expect you to hide at ;east a 6pk of this the same way you snuck in the replacement Shandy in 2011. They also have never check the undercarriages of the RV so we could transfer some there while filling up at Stuckeys and take the empty bottles back with us to be recycled.
Just cracked a Gumballhead from Three Floyd's. Without a doubt my favorite beer ever!
I fully expect you to hide at ;east a 6pk of this the same way you snuck in the replacement Shandy in 2011. They also have never check the undercarriages of the RV so we could transfer some there while filling up at Stuckeys and take the empty bottles back with us to be recycled.
Consider it done, as long as I can find it. Been tough as of late, but i'll make it happen. The Bell's beers going to can may be pretty b'dass
If any of you want some local-ish beers to Bonnaroo, you should grab some Nashville's Jackalope Brewery's Thunder Ann (Pale Ale) or a multitude of Straight to Ale's (Huntsville, AL) beer. That's all in cans so you can take them to the farm without a problem. Everywhere else around Nashville just bottles as far as I know. If you want store recommendations if you're coming through Nashville, just let me know.
If any of you want some local-ish beers to Bonnaroo, you should grab some Nashville's Jackalope Brewery's Thunder Ann (Pale Ale) or a multitude of Straight to Ale's (Huntsville, AL) beer. That's all in cans so you can take them to the farm without a problem. Everywhere else around Nashville just bottles as far as I know. If you want store recommendations if you're coming through Nashville, just let me know.
I'll be in Nashville for 3 days after Roo as part of my trip. So any beer advice for Tennessee is welcome (will hit Smokies and Memphis too) - thanks in advance
Post by muppetstakethefarm on Mar 5, 2014 12:53:44 GMT -5
Just some relationship advice here... If you and your significant other are trying to determine who gets the last New Holland The Poet Oatmeal Stout and who gets the last Left Hand Milk Stout before you both move on to the 6 pk of Breckenridge Vanilla Porter, the correct answer is to open both bottles and mix them half and half in pint glasses. You each end up with a fantastic Oatmeal Milk Stout and nobodys feelings get hurt.