Beer - More than just Hops, Malt, Yeast and Water - Page 5

steeplechase3k · February 13th, 2007, 10:27 AM

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Nighthawk · February 14th, 2007, 07:19 AM

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Have you had their Champagne Ale, NH?

That's one of the few I haven't been able to get my hands on, although I have had most of the rest of their lineup. The Raison d'etre was one of a handful of beers which propelled me from thinking that Sam Adams and Guinness were 'the good stuff'.

Nocahoma · February 14th, 2007, 10:02 AM

Come to think of it, the only place I have had that one was at the Brewery in DE.

LJG · February 14th, 2007, 10:22 PM

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Originally Posted by rrandom

Perhaps, but we here in Portland, OR have the most brewpubs per capita!

Sam Smith's Winter Warmer is outstanding.

Portland!!! Good memories there of Gritty McDuffs, Shipyard and another bar I don't remember. Imagine that.

DCFan · March 11th, 2007, 05:20 PM

In a take off of March madness, the Post is running Beer madness.

bedir than average · March 11th, 2007, 05:48 PM

Beertown Brown from Bridgeport is excellent. I normally shy away from Browns, either liking stuff darker in the stout/porter area, ambers, or IPAs. Seriously, I've picked up the ubiquious red rather than a brown. In fact I can only recall one brown that I've liked and that was likley because it was Newcastle and had the legacy and image, not the flavor.

BUT, Beertown Brown is a quality brew. Not toasty, but hits the caramel richness of toasted hops just right. A pleasent beer that I am disappointed to say is no longer in my fridge. Shame that drinking these things ends the experience.

Nocahoma · March 11th, 2007, 06:32 PM

WTF?? Rolling Rock beat out Purple Haze?? Who is voting in this thing?

Nat · March 11th, 2007, 06:46 PM

Perhaps "real men" who don't like fruit in their beer

Nocahoma · March 12th, 2007, 12:09 AM

Hey, normally I am with you. No Raspberry-scented brews, etc. However, Purple Haze is an exception to that rule. Marketing may tell us that it has fruit in it, but it doesn't taste like fruit. Of course, Rolling Rock doesn't really taste like anything at all.

I'm not saying Purple Haze is my favorite beer. I *am* saying that it is phenomenally better than Rolling Rock.

Nat · March 12th, 2007, 03:41 PM

Understood...I haven't tried Purple Haze or Victory Lager, and I'm guessing unfamiliarity is why others chose Bud & Rolling Rock instead.

Nocahoma · March 12th, 2007, 05:53 PM

It's the same reason that readers of Creative Loafing in my parents' town voted IHOP as "Best International Restaurant."

Nat · March 12th, 2007, 06:46 PM

Have you tried the Trumer Pilsner yet? They're making a big push here on the West Coast with their new brewery in Berzerkeley...

Nocahoma · March 13th, 2007, 09:28 AM

That sounds familiar. Still, if I don't know for certain, I probably haven't had it. Do they ship to the East Coast?

Nat · March 13th, 2007, 11:44 PM

I imagine they do....it's an old Salzberg pilsner which is looking to penetrate the American market with its California brewery. It's replacing Stella on most taps around here anyway...
I can even ship some if you cant find it

Nocahoma · March 14th, 2007, 05:17 PM

Replace Stella?? Never!

Currently I am enjoying one of these:

February 13th, 2007, 10:27 AM	#61 (permalink)
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March 11th, 2007, 05:48 PM	#66 (permalink)
bedir than average Hall of Famer Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Starbucks Posts: 8,258	Beertown Brown from Bridgeport is excellent. I normally shy away from Browns, either liking stuff darker in the stout/porter area, ambers, or IPAs. Seriously, I've picked up the ubiquious red rather than a brown. In fact I can only recall one brown that I've liked and that was likley because it was Newcastle and had the legacy and image, not the flavor. BUT, Beertown Brown is a quality brew. Not toasty, but hits the caramel richness of toasted hops just right. A pleasent beer that I am disappointed to say is no longer in my fridge. Shame that drinking these things ends the experience. __________________ I'm sorry I left for a while. I needed a vaction, and then work changed substantially. I'm over 50 hour weeks, plus two hours a day of commuting time. A few weeks ago I launched my own blog about Seattle Sounders FC and Life in Puget Sound. I won't be by these parts often as my focus has changed. Sorry about the unannounced retirement.

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February 14th, 2007, 10:02 AM	#63 (permalink)
Nocahoma Moderator Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 1,238	Come to think of it, the only place I have had that one was at the Brewery in DE.

March 11th, 2007, 05:20 PM	#65 (permalink)
DCFan Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 185	In a take off of March madness, the Post is running Beer madness.

March 11th, 2007, 06:32 PM	#67 (permalink)
Nocahoma Moderator Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 1,238	WTF?? Rolling Rock beat out Purple Haze?? Who is voting in this thing?

March 11th, 2007, 06:46 PM	#68 (permalink)
Nat Moderator Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Ohio Posts: 1,353	Perhaps "real men" who don't like fruit in their beer

March 12th, 2007, 12:09 AM	#69 (permalink)
Nocahoma Moderator Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 1,238	Hey, normally I am with you. No Raspberry-scented brews, etc. However, Purple Haze is an exception to that rule. Marketing may tell us that it has fruit in it, but it doesn't taste like fruit. Of course, Rolling Rock doesn't really taste like anything at all. I'm not saying Purple Haze is my favorite beer. I am saying that it is phenomenally better than Rolling Rock.

March 12th, 2007, 03:41 PM	#70 (permalink)
Nat Moderator Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Ohio Posts: 1,353	Understood...I haven't tried Purple Haze or Victory Lager, and I'm guessing unfamiliarity is why others chose Bud & Rolling Rock instead.

March 12th, 2007, 05:53 PM	#71 (permalink)
Nocahoma Moderator Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 1,238	It's the same reason that readers of Creative Loafing in my parents' town voted IHOP as "Best International Restaurant."

March 12th, 2007, 06:46 PM	#72 (permalink)
Nat Moderator Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Ohio Posts: 1,353	Have you tried the Trumer Pilsner yet? They're making a big push here on the West Coast with their new brewery in Berzerkeley...

March 13th, 2007, 09:28 AM	#73 (permalink)
Nocahoma Moderator Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 1,238	That sounds familiar. Still, if I don't know for certain, I probably haven't had it. Do they ship to the East Coast?

March 13th, 2007, 11:44 PM	#74 (permalink)
Nat Moderator Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Ohio Posts: 1,353	I imagine they do....it's an old Salzberg pilsner which is looking to penetrate the American market with its California brewery. It's replacing Stella on most taps around here anyway... I can even ship some if you cant find it

March 14th, 2007, 05:17 PM	#75 (permalink)
Nocahoma Moderator Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 1,238	Replace Stella?? Never! Currently I am enjoying one of these: