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Post by sheilathetank on Jun 1, 2018 17:15:22 GMT -6
elodin fresh as helles is one of my favorites. It's a great all day drinking beer or a beer with food as it's still flavorful, but doesn't overpower your food.
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Post by itsmemeg on Jun 1, 2018 17:21:29 GMT -6
I’m from Asheville originally and my favorite is still from Highland Brewery. Gaelic Ale, Black Mocha Stout and Oatmeal Porter (currently drinking) are my favorites.
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Post by icedcoffee on Jun 1, 2018 17:22:29 GMT -6
I just got a Leinenkugel explorer pack. One of the beers is a cherry blonde lager. I was little weary of trying it because I really enjoy IPAs and hoppy beer and was worried the cherry would taste "heavy". BUT it is DELICIOUS. May be one of my new favorites!
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Post by billyhorrible on Jun 1, 2018 17:27:14 GMT -6
What are your opinions on nitro brews? The ones I have had tasted like watery beer or like I was tasting a hologram of beer. Or like if you brewed a second pot of coffee from the same grounds. So disappointing. I won't go out of my way to drink them. But I wouldn't refuse either. |
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Post by imapenguin on Jun 1, 2018 17:28:33 GMT -6
Karbach’s Love Street Kolsh style blonde is my long time favorite. I’ve requested that and all the summer seasonals be waiting for me at home once these babies come earth side.
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Post by yoginikiki on Jun 1, 2018 17:29:35 GMT -6
I only nitro with stouts or pumpkin ales in the fall/winter. The other styles don't really hold up IMO sheilathetank. A good nitro stout or pumpkin float though? Delicious. |
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Post by sheilathetank on Jun 1, 2018 17:31:26 GMT -6
I'm not a huge fan of pumpkin beers because they are really pumpkin spice , but I may have to try out a pumpkin float. My ils have an Octoberfest and that may be perfect for it. I only nitro with stouts or pumpkin ales in the fall/winter. The other styles don't really hold up IMO sheilathetank. A good nitro stout or pumpkin float though? Delicious. |
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Post by jabbers on Jun 1, 2018 18:04:54 GMT -6
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. I haven’t even heard of it! But that’s okay cuz I hate curry; sounds interesting though. |
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Post by pootsen on Jun 1, 2018 18:09:34 GMT -6
One of my all time favs is Leinenkugel’s Honey Weiss with a lemon wedge squeezed into it. So refreshing!
I also love good ol Spotted Cow from New Glarus. MH just got a 6 pack of Sam Adams Porch Rocker and that was pretty delicious. We have a local brewery that makes this amazing beer called King Kula:
King Kula II is a golden pineapple wheat ale aged in Cadenhead (Trinidad) Spiced Rum barrels.
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Post by goldenbird on Jun 1, 2018 18:13:40 GMT -6
Along the lines of Sam Adams '76, their Cherry Wheat is a good fruit beer too. I don't love Sam Adams, but Cherry Wheat and Brick Red (which you used to only be able to find in Boston, idk if that's changed) are really good. I love Cherry Wheat. It's so drinkable. |
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Post by elodin on Jun 1, 2018 18:15:44 GMT -6
What are your opinions on nitro brews? The ones I have had tasted like watery beer or like I was tasting a hologram of beer. Or like if you brewed a second pot of coffee from the same grounds. So disappointing. I won't go out of my way to drink them. But I wouldn't refuse either. I love nitro brews. I wasn't a fan the first time I tried one. But all of our local places have them now. My favorite is from a brewery around here that does a funnel cake beer on nitro. It's great not on nitro but the creaminess the nitro gives it puts it over the top. |
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Post by goldenbird on Jun 1, 2018 18:27:37 GMT -6
Some of my favorites-
Ballast Point grapefruit sculpin
Founders Breakfast Stout
Goose Island bourbon barrel stout Black Friday release
Sam Adams cherry wheat
Leinenkeugel snowdrift vanilla porter
Saint Arnold Ye Olde Christmas Ale
Breckenridge vanilla porter
Shiner prickly pear
No Label strawberry blonde
Lagunitas Lil Sumpin Sumpin
I want to try some Karbach stuff after my uterus is vacated. I really will try any beer once. I tend to gravitate toward the winter and summer seasonals.
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Post by jabbers on Jun 1, 2018 18:36:38 GMT -6
foxmulder MH discovered Fremont on his first trip up there and has been multiple times so far. I’ve been once, and I like it. I’m just so spoiled with the breweries here and never find anything comparable, but I’m hoping Fremont grows on me. It’s a cool place to hang out.
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Post by olenka on Jun 1, 2018 18:37:55 GMT -6
I tried the peach milkshake IPA and deemed it very good.  |
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Post by foxmulder on Jun 1, 2018 18:53:34 GMT -6
foxmulder MH discovered Fremont on his first trip up there and has been multiple times so far. I’ve been once, and I like it. I’m just so spoiled with the breweries here and never find anything comparable, but I’m hoping Fremont grows on me. It’s a cool place to hang out. Yeah, I love the neighborhood too so that’s a bonus! There are SO many great breweries, you should take a weekend and just brewery hop. If you like wine Woodinville is a good spot to do wine tasting. |
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Post by jabbers on Jun 1, 2018 18:57:35 GMT -6
foxmulder MH discovered Fremont on his first trip up there and has been multiple times so far. I’ve been once, and I like it. I’m just so spoiled with the breweries here and never find anything comparable, but I’m hoping Fremont grows on me. It’s a cool place to hang out. Yeah, I love the neighborhood too so that’s a bonus! There are SO many great breweries, you should take a weekend and just brewery hop. If you like wine Woodinville is a good spot to do wine tasting. We are moving from Sonoma County; we both love good wine, food, and beer! Sounds like we might fit in well up in WA- thank you for the suggestion! |
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Post by sheilathetank on Jun 1, 2018 19:01:00 GMT -6
I won't go out of my way to drink them. But I wouldn't refuse either. I love nitro brews. I wasn't a fan the first time I tried one. But all of our local places have them now. My favorite is from a brewery around here that does a funnel cake beer on nitro. It's great not on nitro but the creaminess the nitro gives it puts it over the top. I never get any creaminess from nitros. Maybe im drinking the wrong nitros. |
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Post by goldenbird on Jun 1, 2018 19:02:35 GMT -6
I bought a six pack of Left Hand nitro milk stout and it was great. I bought another six pack a couple months later and I hated it. It tasted off and had a strong flavor of tea/tannins. So odd.
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Post by foxmulder on Jun 1, 2018 19:07:39 GMT -6
Yeah, I love the neighborhood too so that’s a bonus! There are SO many great breweries, you should take a weekend and just brewery hop. If you like wine Woodinville is a good spot to do wine tasting. We are moving from Sonoma County; we both love good wine, food, and beer! Sounds like we might fit in well up in WA- thank you for the suggestion! Lol, the wine may not compare to Sonoma! One of my good friends fiance’s worked at Novelty Hill-Januik Winery and they are big fans. |
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Post by jubilantsquirrel on Jun 1, 2018 19:08:14 GMT -6
Yeah, I love the neighborhood too so that’s a bonus! There are SO many great breweries, you should take a weekend and just brewery hop. If you like wine Woodinville is a good spot to do wine tasting. We are moving from Sonoma County; we both love good wine, food, and beer! Sounds like we might fit in well up in WA- thank you for the suggestion! Are you moving to Seattle? There are so many great breweries here. I like Fremont, but there's a ton more. Ballard has a ton all within walking distance of each other, perfect for brewery hopping. And like foxmulder said, Woodinville is our wine country. A ton of tasting rooms all lined up next to each other. There's definitely something for everyone here! |
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Post by 4PrivetDrive on Jun 1, 2018 19:10:41 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. This one is delicious. One of my new favorites. |
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Post by loony on Jun 1, 2018 19:11:27 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. Come visit me! I live in the land of the sour beer phenomenon. I’ve been drinking Lagunitas Aunt Sally or Sierra Nevada Gose for outside light and slightly sour. Otherwise it’s been Pales/IPA from SO’s local brewery. |
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Post by meggriffin on Jun 1, 2018 19:12:35 GMT -6
Tree House posted a pic of the their tap line up earlier this week and I have never been so thirsty. Only 4 more months and I can some.  |
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Post by jabbers on Jun 1, 2018 19:14:15 GMT -6
We are moving from Sonoma County; we both love good wine, food, and beer! Sounds like we might fit in well up in WA- thank you for the suggestion! Are you moving to Seattle? There are so many great breweries here. I like Fremont, but there's a ton more. Ballard has a ton all within walking distance of each other, perfect for brewery hopping. And like foxmulder said, Woodinville is our wine country. A ton of tasting rooms all lined up next to each other. There's definitely something for everyone here! Not Seattle proper, but close. We’d appreciate any suggestions you have. |
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Post by goldenbird on Jun 1, 2018 19:16:25 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. This one is delicious. One of my new favorites. Putting it on my list. |
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Post by sheilathetank on Jun 1, 2018 19:17:11 GMT -6
Tree House posted a pic of the their tap line up earlier this week and I have never been so thirsty. Only 4 more months and I can some. We should meet up there when you can drink. Because that looks amazing. |
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Post by daometjing on Jun 1, 2018 19:18:47 GMT -6
Karbach’s Love Street Kolsh style blonde is my long time favorite. I’ve requested that and all the summer seasonals be waiting for me at home once these babies come earth side. This has been my go to since I moved to Texas. I've been really in to Kolsches and Blondes, which are a nice change from the super hoppy beers that were popular in New Mexico. |
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Post by meggriffin on Jun 1, 2018 19:23:14 GMT -6
Tree House posted a pic of the their tap line up earlier this week and I have never been so thirsty. Only 4 more months and I can some. We should meet up there when you can drink. Because that looks amazing. I will gladly meet up there, Saturday’s they usually have live music and food trucks. |
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Post by imapenguin on Jun 1, 2018 19:30:26 GMT -6
Karbach’s Love Street Kolsh style blonde is my long time favorite. I’ve requested that and all the summer seasonals be waiting for me at home once these babies come earth side. This has been my go to since I moved to Texas. I've been really in to Kolsches and Blondes, which are a nice change from the super hoppy beers that were popular in New Mexico. Saint Arnold’s Lawnmower is another good one and Boulevard has a kolsch that’s a little harder to find here (they’re out of Kansas City), but worth tracking down! |
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Post by hufflepug on Jun 1, 2018 19:32:43 GMT -6
There is a local brewery here that is just blowing up. Called 3 Sheeps. If you see their beer, BUY IT. So good. I have not heard of this but we love Good City which I think is at least local-ish to you |
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