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Post by jaidit on Jun 1, 2018 13:04:12 GMT -6
Have you discovered any good kinds lately? Share with the group.
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Post by sheilathetank on Jun 1, 2018 13:05:49 GMT -6
Yes!
I. Am. Here. For. This.
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Post by brux on Jun 1, 2018 13:06:07 GMT -6
My current favorites are local. You need to come to Minnesota.
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Post by jaidit on Jun 1, 2018 13:08:46 GMT -6
My current favorites are local. You need to come to Minnesota. Tell me anyways. I like to hear about beer trends
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Post by ladybrienne on Jun 1, 2018 13:09:56 GMT -6
I am really into smelling beer right now.
I miss alcohol.
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Post by sheilathetank on Jun 1, 2018 13:11:49 GMT -6
Hands down the best beer I have ever had, no matter what variety I get, is from treehouse brewery in Massachusetts. They don't sell it in stores so I only get it when my BIL goes there, which is about once a month.
Last night I had a smoked ale from a place I can't remember for the life of me. I'll check when I get home. It was a little too smoky. Tasted like I was sucking on wood chips.
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Post by Tlex on Jun 1, 2018 13:11:51 GMT -6
I'm loving the Granville Island Summer Ale. It's local. It goes perfectly with all my summer favourites like BBQ, fresh salads, fruits, etc.
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Post by jaidit on Jun 1, 2018 13:12:28 GMT -6
I’m into fruit infused beers lately, and I’m seeing a ton of them. They aren’t juice /beer combos, but rather fruit added during the brewing process. They just smell like fruit and are light and fresh (not too sweet). I’ve recently discovered brewdog beer out of Scotland. Their Elvis Juice IPA, which is infused with grapefruit, is freaking awesome.
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Post by thatgolfb on Jun 1, 2018 13:12:33 GMT -6
Oh I am here. I haven't been buying much beer, but I like talking about it. lol.
I mostly drink IPA if I go for beer.
My all time favorite is Ballast Point (local but sold many places) Sculpin IPA. I have tried the grapefruit and the aloha versions and they are good, but I prefer the regular kind.
The Stone (also local) The Ripper IPA is also good, it has a hint of fruity deliciousness.
H has been into sour beers but I don't know really where to find them other than the Ballast Point tasting room where we did some taste testing. I don't personally like them.
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Post by sheilathetank on Jun 1, 2018 13:13:25 GMT -6
I have had so many good ones since my BIL's hobby is going to different breweries, but I'm really and at remembering. A lot of the time it doesn't matter anyways because they are limited edition or short runs.
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Post by brux on Jun 1, 2018 13:13:25 GMT -6
I'm really into sours lately. These are two of my current likes: Roselle is soured with our house lactobacillus strain and infused with hibiscus flowers, which lends the beer floral & citrus aromas, flavors, and its red hue. Tart, fruity, & floral. Kettle sour saison with hibiscus. Floral & tart. 12oz Able Seedhouse + Brewery Chrono 003 - Strawberry El Dorado The third kettle sour in our Chrono series is named for the rush of fresh strawberries that pair with the pineapple and mango notes of El Dorado hops. Finishing bright and tart, this beer is perfect for sipping lakeside.
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Post by Foxy on Jun 1, 2018 13:13:41 GMT -6
Pyramid Ale house - Apricot Ale. Every glass is just as delicious as the last
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Post by thatgolfb on Jun 1, 2018 13:13:49 GMT -6
Hands down the best beer I have ever had, no matter what variety I get, is from treehouse brewery in Massachusetts. They don't sell it in stores so I only get it when my BIL goes there, which is about once a month. Last night I had a smoked ale from a place I can't remember for the life of me. I'll check when I get home. It was a little too smoky. Tasted like I was sucking on wood chips. I think I would like this. Please let me know the name if you get a chance! I love smoky old vine zins.
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Post by thatgolfb on Jun 1, 2018 13:14:38 GMT -6
I’m into fruit infused beers lately, and I’m seeing a ton of them. They aren’t juice /beer combos, but rather fruit added during the brewing process. They just smell like fruit and are light and fresh (not too sweet). I’ve recently discovered brewdog beer out of Scotland. Their Elvis Juice IPA, which is infused with grapefruit, is freaking awesome. Hmm. This sounds good. Do they have any non IPA varieties? I would love it, but H can't stand IPAs.
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Post by brux on Jun 1, 2018 13:14:46 GMT -6
Pyramid Ale house - Apricot Ale. Every glass is just as delicious as the last this is really good.
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Post by pobre on Jun 1, 2018 13:15:01 GMT -6
My current favorite is this.
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Post by thatgolfb on Jun 1, 2018 13:15:43 GMT -6
Pyramid Ale house - Apricot Ale. Every glass is just as delicious as the last Oh this is good. I think this was one of the first beers I ever tried. Still delicious.
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Post by sheilathetank on Jun 1, 2018 13:16:06 GMT -6
jaidit Harpoon has a an apricot Hefewizen called Apricadabra, which is to die for. They had a cranberry one last fall that was equally good.
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Post by hawkward on Jun 1, 2018 13:16:18 GMT -6
You should get Black Isle Brewery beer. Every single type I tried was delicious, plus the brewery is very environmentally and socially conscious.
It's a Scottish brand but it looks available in France! It's not very available in the States and this makes me very very sad.
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Post by brux on Jun 1, 2018 13:16:46 GMT -6
I also really like these three.
JAM BAND BERRY ALE by Boulevard Brewing Accompanying a simple malt base, blueberry, raspberry and tart cherry play in perfect harmony to create a slightly tart ale that sings with ripe, bursting fruit flavor. Aromas of dark berries, citrus and melon open the show, bridging to zippy fruit flavors that meld into an easy-drinking summer beer worthy of an encore.
RUBAEUS RASPBERRY ALE by Founders Optimizing the flavor of fresh raspberries, Rubaeus is Founders’ way of celebrating the joys of summer year-round. This stunning berry-red masterpiece is the perfect blend of sweet, tart and refreshing. No question about it, this beer is 100% Founders.
SEA QUENCH ALE by Dogfish Head Brewery SeaQuench Ale is a session sour mash-up of a crisp Kolsch, a salty Gose, and a tart Berliner Weiss brewed in sequence with black limes, sour lime juice and sea salt to make this the most thirst-quenching beer Dogfish Head has ever brewed.
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Post by thatgolfb on Jun 1, 2018 13:17:12 GMT -6
I'm really into sours lately. These are two of my current likes: Roselle is soured with our house lactobacillus strain and infused with hibiscus flowers, which lends the beer floral & citrus aromas, flavors, and its red hue. Tart, fruity, & floral. Kettle sour saison with hibiscus. Floral & tart. 12oz Able Seedhouse + Brewery Chrono 003 - Strawberry El Dorado The third kettle sour in our Chrono series is named for the rush of fresh strawberries that pair with the pineapple and mango notes of El Dorado hops. Finishing bright and tart, this beer is perfect for sipping lakeside. I am going to look into these for H. Did you find them at a grocery store?
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Post by brux on Jun 1, 2018 13:18:50 GMT -6
thatgolfb they're both local MN. You'll have to come here.
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Post by thatgolfb on Jun 1, 2018 13:20:32 GMT -6
thatgolfb they're both local MN. You'll have to come here. I will tell H we are taking a beer field trip.
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Post by Foxy on Jun 1, 2018 13:23:16 GMT -6
I'm also very into sours right now, 10 barrel has a cucumber sour and a raspberry sour you can find in grocery stores that is pretty good. I usually mix the raspberry sour with la croix and vodka in the summer. It's my summer slammer.
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Post by jaidit on Jun 1, 2018 13:24:13 GMT -6
I’m into fruit infused beers lately, and I’m seeing a ton of them. They aren’t juice /beer combos, but rather fruit added during the brewing process. They just smell like fruit and are light and fresh (not too sweet). I’ve recently discovered brewdog beer out of Scotland. Their Elvis Juice IPA, which is infused with grapefruit, is freaking awesome. Hmm. This sounds good. Do they have any non IPA varieties? I would love it, but H can't stand IPAs. They have other beers that aren’t fruit infused. However, I would also highly recommend Jungle Joy from the Brussels Beer Project, which is a pale ale infused with mango and passion fruit. Soo good.
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Post by billyhorrible on Jun 1, 2018 13:29:39 GMT -6
My all time favorite is Ballast Point (local but sold many places) Sculpin IPA. I have tried the grapefruit and the aloha versions and they are good, but I prefer the regular kind. I'm the opposite. I like the grapefruit better than the original and the pineapple.
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Post by Dramaphile on Jun 1, 2018 13:33:49 GMT -6
I also really like these three. JAM BAND BERRY ALE by Boulevard Brewing Accompanying a simple malt base, blueberry, raspberry and tart cherry play in perfect harmony to create a slightly tart ale that sings with ripe, bursting fruit flavor. Aromas of dark berries, citrus and melon open the show, bridging to zippy fruit flavors that meld into an easy-drinking summer beer worthy of an encore. RUBAEUS RASPBERRY ALE by Founders Optimizing the flavor of fresh raspberries, Rubaeus is Founders’ way of celebrating the joys of summer year-round. This stunning berry-red masterpiece is the perfect blend of sweet, tart and refreshing. No question about it, this beer is 100% Founders. SEA QUENCH ALE by Dogfish Head Brewery SeaQuench Ale is a session sour mash-up of a crisp Kolsch, a salty Gose, and a tart Berliner Weiss brewed in sequence with black limes, sour lime juice and sea salt to make this the most thirst-quenching beer Dogfish Head has ever brewed. I just came here to talk about Sea Quench! I'm knocked up, so I just had a sip, but it was sooooo good and made me sad I couldn't have a whole can. Tart beers are usually my summer jam. Dogfish Festina Peche is another favorite of mine. And Yards Pynk. One non-tart fruit beer I love is Golden Road Brewing's Mango Cart. It converted my anti fruit beer (and self-described mountain man) friend, and has the most amazing fresh mango taste. It's not too sweet, which is often the achilles heel of fruit beers.
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Post by jaidit on Jun 1, 2018 13:33:52 GMT -6
You should get Black Isle Brewery beer. Every single type I tried was delicious, plus the brewery is very environmentally and socially conscious. It's a Scottish brand but it looks available in France! It's not very available in the States and this makes me very very sad. I’ve tried one from them! We get a beer delivery service that gives us really yummy and obscure beers. It was a few months ago I think.
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Post by sheilathetank on Jun 1, 2018 13:35:44 GMT -6
If you like rich beers with coffee and chocolate flavors, the Kona Brown Ale is spot on. It has a hint of coconuts and is a great beer for cool spring nights.
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Post by thatgolfb on Jun 1, 2018 13:36:08 GMT -6
My all time favorite is Ballast Point (local but sold many places) Sculpin IPA. I have tried the grapefruit and the aloha versions and they are good, but I prefer the regular kind. I'm the opposite. I like the grapefruit better than the original and the pineapple. I liked the aloha better than the grapefruit, I think it was guava flavored. I haven't tried the pineapple! But I think I am due for another tasting. Have I told you guys about the curry flavored beer they had? It was interesting. Not something I would want often but worth tasting. jabbers have you tried that one? I don't know if they still have it.
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