[Gallardo]

That's right! Hermannator's back in about a month! :drunk:

Reports are Hermannator has been delivered to government warehouse... So should be in stores soon... Can't wait to taste that sweet malty goodness :sweetjesus:

Hey guys, which Hermannator in particular? Care to share which variants are best?:concentrate:

[MindBomber]

Hermannator is the name of a beer produced by Vancouver Island Brewery, and therefore there are no variants. It is available in 6 packs for around $14 between late October and approximately February. It is, as of today, not on the shelves at government liquor stores.

It is a German eisbock, which is produced by brewing a dopplebock and partially freezing it to allow water to be removed. The resulting strengthening of the concentration increases the alcohol level to between 9-15% and also the flavour level. The flavours to expect are chocolate, coffee, and caramel malts with a bit of fruitiness.

[TOS'd]

Hows the ending on the Hermannator? What kind of flavours? Looking forward to trying this for the first time.

[pherio]

Hermannator is the name of a beer produced by Vancouver Island Brewery, and therefore there are no variants. It is available in 6 packs for around $14 between late October and approximately February. It is, as of today, not on the shelves at government liquor stores.
.

Not true, they do have it @ government liquor stores, just not in the lower mainland.

[Hondaracer]

3-4 hermanators and my head is fuckin pounding in the morning lol

[kevin7352]

http://driftwoodbeer.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/01/product-photo-white-bark.png

Really good. Better version of ShockTop

[Godzira]

What are some good local beers I should try? I just moved here from Edmonton and there's so many we don't have back home.

[Hondaracer]

Shock top is just Budweisers attempt at "craft"

[punkwax]

Been digging the Bottle Rockets recently as well.. decently hoppy but not an overbearing aftertaste. Good stuff.

http://metroliquor.com/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/200x/9df78eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95/p/h/phillips-bottle-rocket-isa_base.jpg

[sonick]

Been digging the Bottle Rockets recently as well.. decently hoppy but not an overbearing aftertaste. Good stuff.

http://metroliquor.com/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/200x/9df78eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95/p/h/phillips-bottle-rocket-isa_base.jpg

This is one of my go-to sessionable basic beers. Only 5% but still tons of flavour.

[MindBomber]

What are some good local beers I should try? I just moved here from Edmonton and there's so many we don't have back home.

It depends on the style of beer you prefer.

Tree Brewing's Vertical Winter Ale is an good seasonal release. The dominant flavour is vanilla but there's some malt and spice in the back.

[Lowered_Klass]

I had a Phillips Rural Brewer the other night.

I quite enjoyed it!

http://cdn.beeradvocate.com/im/beers/108358.jpg

[punkwax]

What are some good local beers I should try? I just moved here from Edmonton and there's so many we don't have back home.

Phillips Brewery is in your back yard. The Bottle Rocket I posted above, Blue Buck, Electric Unicorn.. many good brews to check out. :thumbsup:

[Expresso]

Anybody tired of fresh hops yet?
http://i.imgur.com/Y7VLz6C.jpg

[MindBomber]

Persephone's fresh hop is especially interesting seeing as they're a cottage brewery, like Crannog. Phillips just released their fresh hop beer too.

In other news, I bought my first case of the season of Hermannator!

[dashosh]

Colt 45! :toot:

[Hondaracer]

I don't see any fresh hops tasting better than the Sartori

[punkwax]

Still haven't found the Sartori. :fuuuuu:

[sonick]

If you haven't found it by now, you probably won't find it this year.

And even if you did it's probably not at it's best any more since it's been awhile since it's release, the freshness is gone.

[punkwax]

:okay:

[MindBomber]

I don't see any fresh hops tasting better than the Sartori

It seems likely Four Winds fresh hop release, Chinook IPA, could challenge its supremacy. They only produced one cask though, and served it in their tasting room.

[sonick]

TGIF! Can't wait to pick up a pack of Hermannator after work.

Did anybody end up successfully (by successfully I mean not caving in and drinking it lol) cellaring it from last year? Interested to hear how it compares last year vs this year, and after aging.

[Hondaracer]

Hermanators at the liquor store?

[sonick]

Yah, checked BC liquor store website this morning, it's well stocked now.

[Gucci Mane]

Yah, checked BC liquor store website this morning, it's well stocked now.

going right now to buy a pack. and maybe get some of that vertical winter ale too.


Edit: back now and got both the hermanator and vertical winter ale. cant wait to dig into the hermanator after work. too bad i get off at 10pm :(

[sonick]

Interesting article for anybody who wants to know more about the different hops. I am not quite at the beer-geek level yet where I can discern the hop from the flavour.

A Beer Beginner's Guide to Hops of the World | Serious Eats (http://www.seriouseats.com/2014/05/different-types-of-hops-what-hops-taste-like-saaz-fuggle-cascade-citra-beer-flavors.html)

[punkwax]

Love this thread!

Will report back on the Lost Souls chocolate pumpkin porter.. impulse buy while standing in line.
http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i199/nodnarb17/photo-8_zps971cb7ae.jpg

2:43 edit after getting large project off my plate: Lost Souls is good! Can definitely taste more chocolate than pumpkin but it still tastes like a good porter. Would drink again.

[BlackV62K2]

Picked up a case of Hermannator @ BC liqour store last night. Haven't tried it yet. 9.5% beer. GG

[punkwax]

Jeebus, just fixed a section of my fence that blew down in the wind storm and shared a couple Hermannators with a friend who was helping.. what a great tasting beer for 9.5% but man, gotta say I'm almost half cut after only 2 in an hour or so :lol

Going to be an early one tonight.

[Hondaracer]

Oh yea, it does ya in lol

[TOS'd]

Picked up my case yesterday as well. First time, havent tried it yet but maybe tmr.

[Gucci Mane]

Tree Brewing's Vertical Winter Ale is an good seasonal release. The dominant flavour is vanilla but there's some malt and spice in the back.


In other news, I bought my first case of the season of Hermannator!

Thanks for both of these recommendations MindBomber. I really loved the vertical winter ale, such a good and easy drinking brew. That vanilla after taste is amazing. The hermannator is definitely an aquired taste. For those that aren't used to drinking high alcohol content beers, you may not like it. I personally think it tastes great considering it's very high alcohol content.


Oh and STFU Tos'd

[TOS'd]

lol mad

[bcrdukes]

STFU TOS'd!

[MindBomber]

TGIF! Can't wait to pick up a pack of Hermannator after work.

Did anybody end up successfully (by successfully I mean not caving in and drinking it lol) cellaring it from last year? Interested to hear how it compares last year vs this year, and after aging.

Ha, I attempted to cellar it and caved. Barley Mowat cellars it and regularly compares it against earlier editions and itself as it advances in age, though it's possible you're aware of that already. From his blog:

Vancouver Island Hermannator 2012
Cellared October 2012
Sampled March 2014 — Next sample ~Spring 2014
Bottles left: 15 (33cl + 1 65cl)
Now: 8/10 — Potential: 9/10
Notes: Big beauty of a malt-heavy beer. That last bottle was smoothly amazing, but needs a bit more time for the deeper complexity to reassert itself.

Vancouver Island Hermannator 2013
Cellared October 2013
Sampled December 2013 — Next sample Summer 2014
Bottles left: 6
Now: 6/10 — Potential: 8/10
Notes: More malt-forward than the 2013. Time will tell how it ages compared to the 2012.


Thanks for both of these recommendations MindBomber. I really loved the vertical winter ale, such a good and easy drinking brew. That vanilla after taste is amazing. The hermannator is definitely an aquired taste. For those that aren't used to drinking high alcohol content beers, you may not like it. I personally think it tastes great considering it's very high alcohol content.



You're welcome! Another beer for you to try would be Driftwood's Blackstone Porter. It is another great annual release with an emphasis on roasted malt, chocolate, a bit of coffee, at bitterness and the end. It is wonderfully creamy, and a reasonable 6% ABV (or at least is was last year) so you won't be completely drunk by the end of the bomber.

[Gucci Mane]

I have zero issues with being completely drunk after a few beers lol. But I will check that out as well, thanks again MindBomber! My favourite thing with these beers is that I don't wake up in the morning congested as fuck like I do when I drink miller highlife

[Hondaracer]

Tried a GIB winter ale last night at their tasting room

Kinda fell off for me, I don't know if they don't serve it cold enough or what but it wasn't very enjoyable. For the last few years Jimmy macs in port kells have been serving the best winter ale I've found and it's always consistent. I dunno if it's the temp they serve it at or the CO2 mix etc

Definately though the vertical winter ale is far better

[MindBomber]

I'm a bit disappointed that Tree began canning their Vertical Winter Ale instead of bottling it but its definitely still excellent.

[sonick]

Yah I am a follower of Chuck and his blog Barley Mowat... His beer collab with GIB won in the Specialty category last night at the BC Beer Awards:

2014 Winners ? BC Beer Awards (http://bcbeerawards.com/the-winners-2/)

[Gallardo]

Got my case of the Hermannator finally!

Initial thoughts: it began with light notes of coffee and brown sugar.

The flavour is heavy and really packs a punch, a whiff of bitterness. Don't know how to describe it, but I find the beer a bit thick to the palate.

As shown, I drank the beer in a snifter/balloon glass, it helps with getting the aromas to the nose. Note, I had the beer refrigerated and pulled it out, let it sit for 5 min before opening it. It really helps to taste the flavours as its not in a ice cold state.

Again, after polishing off a whole bottle, you get a strong scent of sticky brown sugar. The bitterness lingers a bit on the tongue. :concentrate::concentrate:

http://i.imgur.com/y1l8OE1.jpg?1

[bcrdukes]

Do any of you guys get palette fatigue from your regular tastings?

[MindBomber]

Yes, especially when Tree Brewing's Hop Head DIPA (90 IBU, 8.3% ABV) was my staple beer..

I generally stick to ales and lagers now so that I can appreciate more intense releases better.

[Hondaracer]

That's kinda along the lines of what I was gonna say, and which is why I think when you buy most flights the hoppiest beers are at the end

A few fat tugs for me and you might as well be drinking bud when you switch back to a lighter beer

[broken_arrow]

Addicted to Newcastle now...

[Hondaracer]

picked up a couple cases of Hermanators this weekend, drank 1 case and put one away to cellar

I drank a couple of the hermanators at room temp because i brought them to a party and obviously werent cold from the liquor store. I'd say they are almost more enjoyable at room temp or slightly chilled than very cold. I find they are almost overpowering when super chilled like you're drinking whiskey but at room temp it's far more mild, and i found it quite enjoyable

also opened a Sartori tonight i had sitting in the fridge, man the fruit notes exploded out of the bottle, i was like wtf.. is that the beer? it smelled wayyy stronger than before, was also super enjoyable but definately not as crisp as when i bought them.

Still have 3 more to go

[Gucci Mane]

picked up this stuff saturday,

http://i59.tinypic.com/2po4co6.jpg

its damn good! its easy on the hops so its a nice crisp and smooth tasting lager. can't remember the last time i've had a beer this smooth. definitely would recommend to anyone that hasn't tried it yet.

[Lowered_Klass]

^ Agreed. I love it :thumbsup:

[Expresso]

Bought some Spiegelau tulip glasses over the weekend from Crate and Barrel. They were clearing them out at $6 bucks each which is like half off. I bought the last two at the Oarkridge location.

The Bay is also having a sale on the entire Spiegelau line up at $18 for 2 (From $30). This is during their Bay Days which ends Nov 4 per their website.

Only difference is C&B are loose, and the Bay's come in boxes.

http://blog.chron.com/beertx/files/2011/09/Sp-TulipSIZED.jpg

[GLOW]

doesn't superstore sell various shapes and sizes of drinking glasses $1/ea

[Hondaracer]

If you only need to buy a few though there is a huge quality diff in glass

Hold up the dollar store wine glasses then pick up a riedel

[MindBomber]

Nelson Brewing Company's Faceplant Winter Ale is not bad.

Nelson's style is British so don't expect a beer like Tree or GIB's style because they're very American in their use of spice. It is malty with a rich, molasses or brown sugar like sweetness that is balanced with slightly high ABV (6%) and carbonation levels. It's not incredible, but definitely a well-balanced, well-crafted beer that is easily session able. I like this brewery.

[Hondaracer]

Yea like wtf is wih these vertical winter ale in Cans? Does it even come in bottles anymore

Seems like a huge marketing mistake as its such a plain Jane can you barely even see it anymore, picked some up today at the BCLC

[sonick]

Arguably cans keep beer fresher than in bottles, plus you should be pouring them into a glass anyhow.

[Hondaracer]

I get all that but just strictly from a marketing stand point it seems like a miss

[TOS'd]

anyone try 33 acres brewing, which variety and how was it?

[Hondaracer]

The Stanley park windstorm pale ale is pretty tasty for a limited release, had a few last weekend

[Lowered_Klass]

^ Is that the one where they mention on the packaging it has chocolate and cherry falvours in it?

It just caught my eye as the wife was grabbing a bottle of wine. I got bored and wandered over to the beer section. I tell ya, that's the easiest way to get her to make up her mind. She knows if she takes too long, I'm not leaving empty handed lol

[van_city23]

what are your guys favourite beer to pick up from the states? I went back a few pages and saw a few guys saying Miller High Life. Anyone have anything else that's relatively good, cheap and available in 6 pack from gas stations. Was thinking of grabbing a 6 pack next time I go down to pick up a package from blaine.

[GLOW]

blue moon. this time of year they have a seasonal pack which i'm not too fond of.

blue moon is pretty much like rickards white iirc

[mako]

didnt someone say before they were the same beer

[Gucci Mane]

what are your guys favourite beer to pick up from the states? I went back a few pages and saw a few guys saying Miller High Life. Anyone have anything else that's relatively good, cheap and available in 6 pack from gas stations. Was thinking of grabbing a 6 pack next time I go down to pick up a package from blaine.

get a 6 pack tall can of rolling rock

[Hondaracer]

Rolling rock or Coors original in the tallies is a good 6 pack to bring back on a day trip

[van_city23]

will give rolling rock a go, coors original on the next one. anyone a fan of old milwaukee?

[Lowered_Klass]

Coors original is excellent. I would snag that first over Rolling Rock.

Old Milwaukee is gross. So watery. This coming from someone who enjoys lighter beers. But Old Milwaukee is just terrible. The fact they have a 'Light' version is even more disturbing. Regardless of how cheap, I'd save my money.

[Obsideon]

Coors Original is good?... cuz I can't do Coors Light... :heckno:

[Expresso]

Any craft breweries worth mentioning in Portland?

[sonick]

Rogue Ales and Deschutes probably the most well known...

[Hondaracer]

Isn't that dogfish head brewery in Portland?

Thought they had consistently been rated some of the best

[sonick]

Isn't that dogfish head brewery in Portland?

Thought they had consistently been rated some of the best

Dogfish Head is from Delaware.

[OTG-ZR2]

33 Acres is good. Had Ocean last weekend. Life is worth a try too.

[Expresso]

^^^Darkness and Reverence is where it's at.

[Godzira]

this.
Rince Cochon
Belgian Strong Pale Ale 8.50%

rxFzo2n3Hv

[MindBomber]

Rince Cochon is the perfect breakfast beer. Well done.

[Godzira]

Rince Cochon is the perfect breakfast beer. Well done.

hahah I agree, the cheerios really brought out the musty, earthy notes in the beer :fullofwin:

[Lowered_Klass]

I actually visited the Dechutes Brewery last summer, which is in Bend, OR (nowhere near Portland lol).

Awesome brewery, and the people working there obviously love what they do. The free tour of their brewery was very detailed, and you got to see everything. The free tastings were the best part (obviously), I was even able to try their 'Green Monster'. Now THAT was different!

[sonick]

Found this in stock today, picked up two. Price is steep (Just under $15 per bottle) but it's been raved about in beer nerd circles.

https://fbcdn-sphotos-d-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xfp1/v/t1.0-9/p600x600/10945617_10100418638238573_3016186821891840240_n.j pg?oh=6fafbfd6fb7483c7d7ab6e83b1cb356f&oe=55677772&__gda__=1428902027_df41f20477f096de8f9d0330f449848 2

[MindBomber]

I've have a couple bottles also, I'm looking forward to trying it.

[punkwax]

Can't get off the Blue Buck train... :drool

Bought a Lighthouse Brewery mixer pack yesterday. Race Rocks was the most drinkable so far. Pilsner was a little tangy for my liking,still decent, but not great. Vanilla stout was a pretty good beer I thought. Haven't tried the Pale Ale yet. Will report back.

[sonick]

Lighthouse is pretty solid. IMHO their Shipwreck IPA (nee Switchback) is underrated locally compared to Fat Tug and Red Racer. Race rocks is one of my favs from them too.

[punkwax]

Tried the Pale Ale, it was really good. Had another vanilla stout. Even better than the one I had last night.. having another Race Rocks ale now watching the All Star game.. better stop after this one as I play myself in a few hours.

[StanleyR]

I've have a couple bottles also, I'm looking forward to trying it.

where did you find it?

[Godzira]

Does anyone know a good beer comparable to dark matter?

My boyfriend built a kegorator out of my mini fridge and he gets a mini keg every month.. so far dark matter is my favourite!

[Eternal_SiR]

Found this in stock today, picked up two. Price is steep (Just under $15 per bottle) but it's been raved about in beer nerd circles.

https://fbcdn-sphotos-d-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xfp1/v/t1.0-9/p600x600/10945617_10100418638238573_3016186821891840240_n.j pg?oh=6fafbfd6fb7483c7d7ab6e83b1cb356f&oe=55677772&__gda__=1428902027_df41f20477f096de8f9d0330f449848 2

these are pretty good. I still like their Tripilicity. Bought a case of them when they first started bottling them. The bottles of the nectarous is better than what they serve in the tasting room.

[punkwax]

Had a couple Erdingers at Craft before watching the Canucks get their asses kicked last night at Rogers arena.

Good stuff!

http://www.drankengeers.com/site/sites/default/files/afbeeldingen/paginas/erdinger/Erdinger-WeissbierFl-Gl-300b.jpg

[Hondaracer]

Man, completely missed the boat when the windstorm pale ale was on sale for $2 per tallie

Beer of 2014 for me personally. Had it on tap at great bear pub last weekend, great on tap as well and completely different than out of the can, wish I had bought 20+ at that price fuck

[6o4__boi]

what's everyone drinking for the superbowl?

tempted to go for the 12 pack of bowen islands because broke days but i might splurge and get somethin else if there are good variety packs...its been a while since i was at a liquor store

[punkwax]

Gametime:
https://brokebites.files.wordpress.com/2011/05/blue-buck.jpg

To celebrate Seahawks TDs:
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BpTgdZ_CUAAVmHA.jpg

Halftime (company Xmas present.. not a huge fan as I prefer others so this will be shared):
http://www.jamesfox.ie/images/Glenlivet%2012%20yo.jpg

Making Super Bowl Chili for 30 people. Good times ahead!

[6o4__boi]

mmm blue buck...can't go wrong with that

maybe i'll go for the phillips variety pack...what's the seasonal bottle featured?

gonna buy some tandoori chicken wings...yup, can't wait til Sunday.
Hopefully there'll be a reason to drink some more after the game.

[sonick]

Just cracked my first bottle of Nectarous.

Surprising upon first taste, but very good. A far lighter than I anticipated. Was expecting more syrupy, but this was very dry. It's like biting into a fresh juicy ripe peach; amazing that the flavours are all a result from the yeast and organisms.

Carbonation is amazing, practically champagne-like.

I've been hoping for local brewers to create more sours, and this one really hits the nail on the head.

[Hondaracer]

Few pickups today:

Apparently a limited release by driftwood, Singulatiry imperial stout "beer of infinite density" the beer store on hastings and slocan there had a limit 2 per customer, bought 4 going to cellar two of them.

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y136/sniperslayer/1A9C80B2-33D9-48E9-A5AB-FBE87CD4DCA6_zpsa8mqffia.jpg

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y136/sniperslayer/CD6AF979-A076-4229-B103-ECE38F0C0ACA_zpsfgnhohjx.jpg (http://s4.photobucket.com/user/sniperslayer/media/CD6AF979-A076-4229-B103-ECE38F0C0ACA_zpsfgnhohjx.jpg.html)

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y136/sniperslayer/4248408F-D74F-4FE7-B1B5-A2BDC7730B97_zpsnu5i9yyz.jpg (http://s4.photobucket.com/user/sniperslayer/media/4248408F-D74F-4FE7-B1B5-A2BDC7730B97_zpsnu5i9yyz.jpg.html)

GF bought me the last three for valentines, apparently the black butte is also a very limited release and was about $20 per

Will report back on them

[Lowered_Klass]

The Black Butte is gooood! :drool

[Obsideon]

I've been looking for the Nectorus everywhere but all sold out! :(

[sonick]

I believe they'll have another release in the spring, won't be a once a year type thing.

[Verdasco]

give me some Guinness with salt and pepper wings and i am done

[Presto]

BCLC has recently priced a lot of tall boys for $1.99. Imports and Locals! Brio is only $1.79! I'd stock up, but then that's a lot of calories :P.

[Obsideon]

^ It's because they no longer include the tax in the price.

[asahai69]

Had a couple Erdingers at Craft before watching the Canucks get their asses kicked last night at Rogers arena.

Good stuff!

http://www.drankengeers.com/site/sites/default/files/afbeeldingen/paginas/erdinger/Erdinger-WeissbierFl-Gl-300b.jpg

Get the Konig Ludwig instead. its a lot better but both arent the same as they are in Germany, which is unfortunate.

[shawnly1000]

Jerkface 9000 from Parallel 49 caught my eye cause of the name but it tastes pretty good for a wheat/pale ale

[Hondaracer]

me and some friends went on a bit of a bender on comercial dr last weekend and ended up having way too much fun at Biercraft/Fets/5 other places

ended up trying this $55 Dues

Very interesting.. 3 of the 4 of us are big beer guys and only 1 of us really "liked" it, i can appreciate it as it has a definate refined taste but with massive depth. the fermentation process involves both hops and barley as well as sugars involved in meads etc. it has super minor hops with big tongue and nose, sweet almost to a tartness

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y136/sniperslayer/6B7546FF-E0C4-4955-B98D-B4F2D87B658B_zpsxitsea56.jpg~original

[Obsideon]

Can you get that at the Liquor store?
$55 is hella steep for a beer ...

[MindBomber]

I haven't found many beers that do much to excite me recently. Any recommendations?

[punkwax]

Somewhat reluctantly picked one of these up the other day:
http://www.topbeerclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/maple-bacon-ale.jpg
I'm not a fan of Red Racer myself, but this beer was actually not too bad! Definitely worth a try..

[Obsideon]

I saw that too, sounds disgusting lol...
Made the horrible mistake of giving Coors Iced Tea and those other stupid ones a try. Never again.

[punkwax]

Ya.. I guess the Canuck in me just had to try many things Canadian in one bottle.. beer, bacon and maple syrup :lol

Didn't regret the decision but not going to run out for more.

[Hondaracer]

Can you get that at the Liquor store?
$55 is hella steep for a beer ...

my buddy said it can be picked up the BCL for around 28-35

[Gucci Mane]

Anyone know when Rickards Shandy will become available again?

[Hondaracer]

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y136/sniperslayer/306A7F28-C770-4294-ADC1-F7D280C6C6F5_zpsu0gthreg.jpg (http://s4.photobucket.com/user/sniperslayer/media/306A7F28-C770-4294-ADC1-F7D280C6C6F5_zpsu0gthreg.jpg.html)

Highly recommended. Everyone seems to be coming out with Sours lately, I've tried a few different ones Including the P49 one but this one was fantastic. It's a lot like the barley wines but this one has so much depth to it I really enjoyed it. Could drink a few bottles of this and it wouldn't taste the same from one sitting to the next I'd think

[Presto]

Anyone give Sriracha beer a try yet?

http://a57.foxnews.com/global.fncstatic.com/static/managed/img/876/493/rerwerr4534534.jpg?ve=1&tl=1

I saw it at the beer and wine store yesterday. I didn't buy it because it was $15 for one bottle. Now, I'm thinking I might just purchase it because I'm really curious as to how it tastes.

[RiceFarmer]

Anyone know when Rickards Shandy will become available again?

Shandy was last year's seasonal which they have replaced this year with their Radler.
The Rickards Shandy was actually pretty tasty. Shocktop has a Shandy out this year, haven't had it yet.

[Gucci Mane]

Shandy was last year's seasonal which they have replaced this year with their Radler.
The Rickards Shandy was actually pretty tasty. Shocktop has a Shandy out this year, haven't had it yet.

Yeah the Rickards Shandy was really good. Not too sweet or overly lemony, it's just the perfect amount.

Don't bother with the shock top shandy. It's way too sweet and tastes more like lemonade then a beer.

[Obsideon]

Speaking of beers... anyone going to Craft Beer Week (http://www.vancouvercraftbeerweek.com/)?


IGNATURE VANCOUVER CRAFT BEER WEEK FESTIVAL: SUNDAY
SUNDAY JUNE 7 1:00PM / 2:00PM - 6:00PM
34.99 - 39.99
Vancouver Craft Beer Week’s Festival is now the biggest craft beer festival in Canada, with over 100 breweries and up to 400 beers to sample!

We’re excited to announce our festival’s new home – the fabulous Fair Grounds at the Pacific National Exhibition, where we will be hosting the Stihl Timbersports Western Canada Finals this year, with competitions happening on both days – Rookies, Women’s and Men’s Professionals, with DJs Hebegebe & K-Tel spinning sweet summer soul to open and close the festival.

General Admission tickets get you entry to the festival, entertainment, and a souvenir tasting glass, while Gate Crasher tickets get you all that and into the festival an hour early. Once inside tokens are only $1.25 each!


It's like $34.99 for admission and then $1.25 for "beer tokens" that you can redeem at over 400 craft beer stalls in the PNE fair.
IMO the admission price is kinda steep but if got nothing better to do on Sunday afternoon...

[punkwax]

Dang.. didn't try the shandy despite a friend recommending it. Didn't realize it was last year only :(

[Obsideon]

Highly recommended. Everyone seems to be coming out with Sours lately, I've tried a few different ones Including the P49 one but this one was fantastic. It's a lot like the barley wines but this one has so much depth to it I really enjoyed it. Could drink a few bottles of this and it wouldn't taste the same from one sitting to the next I'd think

Where can I try this? Is it available at the BC Liquor store?
I tried getting that other Sour recommended in this thread but it's sold out everywhere.

[604778]

Anyone give Sriracha beer a try yet?

http://a57.foxnews.com/global.fncstatic.com/static/managed/img/876/493/rerwerr4534534.jpg?ve=1&tl=1

I saw it at the beer and wine store yesterday. I didn't buy it because it was $15 for one bottle. Now, I'm thinking I might just purchase it because I'm really curious as to how it tastes.

I've tried it when I went down to Portland last year. To me it taste like a Guinness with siracha added to it. It's a beer that you need to drink cold, taste disgusting when warm. IMO good for marinating meats.

[Presto]

^^

I bought a bottle the other day because I was really curious. I would say the beer is more like a Pacific Schwarzbock (http://www.pwbrewing.net/ourbeer/pacific-schwarzbock/) due to the higher alcohol content, taste, and foam color.

For the money, I'd rather experiment by mixing stout with sriracha. $15 gets a lot more beer than one bottle of this stuff.

[Hondaracer]

Where can I try this? Is it available at the BC Liquor store?
I tried getting that other Sour recommended in this thread but it's sold out everywhere.

i got it at the liquor store up from starbucks on hastings, not sure of the cross street there, just up from BK and Renfrew

[sonick]

PSA for those who missed it first time around:

https://twitter.com/FourWindsBrewCo/status/613797499690614784

On a related note, P49's Apricot Sour that is out now (Apricoctopus) is not bad. Nowhere near as complex as Necatrous but good for the fact you can pick it up now at your local BC Liquor Store for under $5 before tax.

[Hondaracer]

i dont really care for P49 anymore, they seem to just want to pump out as many beers as possible. Which, in some ways is admirable because they are trying to reach many people and many completely different styles of beer, but on the other hand i find the vast majority of their stuff half-ass now.

picked this up last week, just tried it yesterday

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y136/sniperslayer/83A9BF8C-D87E-4A91-A92A-31030830B21A_zpspbz0jyjj.jpg~original

i was somewhat intruiged by a 2014 limited release promoting a "fresh hopped" brew, but it was simply a typical belgian beer mascardaring as a very light ESB/wit

pretty much i'm done with anything with the word "belgian or belgium" in it, you can replace those words with "wit" essentially, and i dont care for wit beers at all

[sonick]

Agreed with your sentiments on P49, felt the same way for a long time. I am just a sucker for sours lately.

Can't say the same about wit beers, I thoroughly enjoyed multiple pints of Dageraad De Witte's the last time I was at St Augustines :drunk:

[punkwax]

Somewhat reluctantly picked one of these up the other day:
http://www.topbeerclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/maple-bacon-ale.jpg
I'm not a fan of Red Racer myself, but this beer was actually not too bad! Definitely worth a try..

So.. was at a party recently with a bucket of these on ice and couldn't get enough.
http://us.centralcitybrewing.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2015/03/detective-saison-bv.png
Seems to me Red Racer (they brew for CC) is upping their game big time.

[MindBomber]

I also share those sentiments on Parallel 49 and have for some time.

They can't compete with Driftwood, Four Winds, Yellow Dog, etc.

[FN-2199]

Steel & Oak just released their Sapperton Sour Red Lager and a dark lager to celebrate their first anniversary.

I haven't had the dark lager, but if you're in love with the sours that are coming out, you'll love this one.

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CIObEjUUEAArBhQ.jpg

[Hondaracer]

Agreed with your sentiments on P49, felt the same way for a long time. I am just a sucker for sours lately.

Can't say the same about wit beers, I thoroughly enjoyed multiple pints of Dageraad De Witte's the last time I was at St Augustines :drunk:

Kronenburg blanc is about as wit as I'll go

[Jer3]

anyone know where i can find Mamma Mia! Pizza Beer?

http://www.pizzadelivery.org/Portals/0/ContentImages/pizza%20beer.jpg

[Hondaracer]

All the fresh hopped beers coming out shortly. Can't wait for this years Sartori

[asahai69]

cant wait for this flavored beer trend dies. instead of adding random flavors, i wish local breweries could just focus on perfecting lagers, ales, stouts etc. etc.

[Presto]

At BCL, Sam Adams has a free glass when you buy a 6-pack. I'm indifferent towards the beer, but the glass makes it worth the purchase.
25816

[punkwax]

Sam Adams is a good beer IMO. Sometimes I toss it into the mix.

[Gallardo]

Does anyone know if Nectarous from four winds is available in stores yet? and more specifically, which stores??

[sonick]

Dunno bout Nectarous but the annual Sartori-Harvest Mania is on now.

[mako]

At BCL, Sam Adams has a free glass when you buy a 6-pack. I'm indifferent towards the beer, but the glass makes it worth the purchase.

Which one you goto?
One I checked had none

[Hondaracer]

Dunno bout Nectarous but the annual Sartori-Harvest Mania is on now.

fuck forgot to stop in today to look for them

[Presto]

Which one you goto?
One I checked had none

Langley. They still had a bunch of glasses this afternoon. I didn't see any of the lager, so I went with their IPA. I went with the signature glass instead of the IPA branded one, though. Beer and wine stores may have this promo, as well.

[BlackV62K2]

Picked up a few Satori's last night. Went to a couple other places and they were already sold out.

[Expresso]

Got some Sartori from Toby's on Commercial today.

Is it me or does anyone find that Driftwood fill levels vary quite a bit from bottle to bottle.

[Hondaracer]

hmm never noticed, ill have to take note from now on though

grabbed a couple sartori on the way home today, will drink one tonight and see if i want more

Keep in mind for anyone buying they almost have to be drank in the first month, after that it's nothing but skunk

[Hondaracer]

Don't know if I really care for the Sartori this year

The Nose is always crazy but this year it's even more impressive, tones of different notes coming through. However, I find the after taste/back of the tongue to be almost over powering. Very dark chocolate/nutty almost peanut butter/burnt flavours

Also has a lot less citrus on the initial taste. Don't know if I'm a fan. Will have to drink a few more see how it goes.

I also found the bottle I drank last night to taste slightly "skunky" almost like the bottles I held onto for a few weeks on last years release

[Farfetched]

Does anyone know if Nectarous from four winds is available in stores yet? and more specifically, which stores??

Are they releasing Nectarous again this year? They released a bunch a couple of months back- June/July maybe?

[Skittlez160]

At BCL, Sam Adams has a free glass when you buy a 6-pack. I'm indifferent towards the beer, but the glass makes it worth the purchase.
25816

Which one you goto?
One I checked had none


You can check stock on their website.

Home | BC Liquor Stores (http://www.bcliquorstores.com/)

[mako]

They had the beer. But no glasses

[Skittlez160]

They had the beer. But no glasses

Aww damn. I'm gonna swing by the Champlain Heights location on my way home, possibly some other locations. I'll report back if I find any hehe.

[Skittlez160]

Weird, I went to Kingsway/Tyne and Champlain locations and both did not have the promotion. :(

[GLOW]

same, went to kingsway/tyne and they're like sorry no promo, here's a cup if you buy x hard liquor though :lol

[mako]

I find there's usually more freebies/promos at non-BCL stores

[Obsideon]

My favourite beer right now is the Unibroue Ephmere. Delicious!

[Presto]

They had the beer. But no glasses

BCL in Langley has cases of the glasses. They're in the back corner by the fridges. Look down and to the right, and you'll see the Sam Adams 6-packs in the fridge.

[k3mps]

So this was probably the highlight of the week for me.

As sad as that sounds...

26861

[corollagtSr5]

Anything special about that beer?

[Hondaracer]

seasonal release

[leilomo]

So this was probably the highlight of the week for me.

As sad as that sounds...

26861

didn't know they released it! gotta go pick some up at their brewery

[Gallardo]

where can I find nectarous in the DT area??!!

[keifun]

Went to Blarney Stone with some buddies last week.

Tried some Irish beers they had on tap.

- the Kilkenny cream ale tasted like watered down crap; no flavour after sippin' it
- second pitcher we got was much better, The Harp lager was quite good.

[Liquid_o2]

Finally got to try the Hikari Imperial Dry from Powell Street/Fuggles and Warlocks.

Nice tart flavor, not too sour, quite floral. One of the better Sourweisse beers I have had.

[MeowMeow]

Anyone know which liquor stores carry trappist beers?

[CorneringArtist]

Anyone know which liquor stores carry trappist beers?

Most do, BCLS or otherwise. Chimay is one of the more common brands they have, and there a couple more that I can't remember.

[pherio]

*Bumping thread

Has anyone tried the new Strathcona Brewery on Hastings? Passed by the other day and saw that they're finally open

[Lowered_Klass]

Completely forgot about this thread lol

I'm curious if anyone has tried the Strathcona Brewery as well.

On a side note, while I was on the Island for holidays, I got to try a number of beers by Hoyne. They were awesome. Especially the Pilsner for those hot afternoon patio visits. Their Dark Matter was also very good as well. Now I have to see if I can find them around here in stores.

[Expresso]

Been drinking Bridge's Side Cut a lot lately.

[Hondaracer]

Completely forgot about this thread lol

I'm curious if anyone has tried the Strathcona Brewery as well.

On a side note, while I was on the Island for holidays, I got to try a number of beers by Hoyne. They were awesome. Especially the Pilsner for those hot afternoon patio visits. Their Dark Matter was also very good as well. Now I have to see if I can find them around here in stores.

dark matter is in most places, even most BCLC's

[6o4__boi]

Best/must-visit breweries along the Oregon coast?

I've got a couple nights in Portland as well.

[Expresso]

Best/must-visit breweries along the Oregon coast?

I've got a couple nights in Portland as well.

Hair of the Dog was probably one of my favourites.

[Gucci Mane]

anyone have any recommendations for a good shandy? fucking miss rickards shandy.

[GLOW]

might be sounding noob here. can't you just pick your own beer and clear pop and pour your own out or am i doing it wrong?

i was at the liquor store and picking out some tall cans to try and was pleasantly surprised by finding this guy here, might be my go to beer this summer:

http://www.bcliquorstores.com/files/imagecache/product_larger/685594.png

[Armind]

^ One of my favs for summer time.

Easy way to get girls drinking beers with ya also... "Ewwww.. beer! Try it, betcha like it!" :cool:

[Hondaracer]

never usually a fan of beers which has a specific fruit associated with them, but this was really good:

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y136/sniperslayer/B8831772-40B1-4D4A-BF14-6E41B5029664_zpskwovyinm.jpg~original

[6o4__boi]

in that regard i've aways liked St. Ambroise Apricot Ale in the summer

https://ayearofbeer.files.wordpress.com/2012/06/st-ambroise-apricot.jpg


their pumpkin beer is also not bad

[GLOW]

tried that before and it ain't bad. also tried banana bread beer and quite liked it

https://goodfoodgoodbeer.files.wordpress.com/2014/02/banana-bread-bottle-and-glass.jpg

[Gucci Mane]

ok, now you guys are just getting weird.

banana bread beer? da fuq? lolol

[Liquid_o2]

I've had the Banana Bread beer before. The flavour profile isn't as overwhelming as you would expect it to be. I wouldn't seek it out again, but not too bad at all.

[6793026]

^ yup, i had it just last week, it's starting to overboard but it's a once is enough type thing.

[6o4__boi]

i tried it a while back just straight out of curiosity.

you're right about the flavor profile not being overwhelming
i don't know if it was the batch i got or if its always tasted like that but it's barely even close to a banana bread flavor...i was kinda disappointed cus i like banana bread

[Obsideon]

Bowen Island Summer Ale has been my goto beach drink this year. Deliciously refreshing!
https://cdn.beeradvocate.com/im/beers/225150.jpg

[StanleyR]

anyone have any recommendations for a good shandy? fucking miss rickards shandy.

Rickards shandy is shit compared to the German/Belgium/Austrian Radlers.

Stiegl makes as awesome Grapefruit rader. Its similar to what they serve at Oktoberfest in Germany. Lower alcohol level so you can drink it all day!

STIEGL - GRAPEFRUIT RADLER TALL CAN | BC Liquor Stores (http://www.bcliquorstores.com/product/319327)


Looking forward to drinking similar beers at Oktoberfest this fall :D

[jumsoo]

fat tug all the way

[Gucci Mane]

Rickards shandy is shit compared to the German/Belgium/Austrian Radlers.

Stiegl makes as awesome Grapefruit rader. Its similar to what they serve at Oktoberfest in Germany. Lower alcohol level so you can drink it all day!

STIEGL - GRAPEFRUIT RADLER TALL CAN | BC Liquor Stores (http://www.bcliquorstores.com/product/319327)


Looking forward to drinking similar beers at Oktoberfest this fall :D

i fucking hate grapefruit so to me that stuff would be, "shit".

also, lower alcohol content? ROFL

[GLOW]

i picked up a stiegl with the kronenberg too. tastes nice but ya 2.5% :badpokerface:
it costs a bit more too.

[Hondaracer]

The parallel 49 radler is the best radler out there imo, and probably my favorite thing they make

[Farfetched]

I like the Stiegl radlers better. I saw some places sell them in bottles which was interesting, but pricier.

[StanleyR]

i fucking hate grapefruit so to me that stuff would be, "shit".

also, lower alcohol content? ROFL

nope, many people love it. Your in the minority. You just have no taste
https://www.beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/817/68049/

yes, so you can drink MORE of it and not be puking by 8pm.

[Durrann]

have you tried Rickard's Radler? it's pretty good i'd say

[Rickardo]

I like Bud Light. It is very refreshing and has a blend of rice and malted barley.

[GLOW]

on that note, i was tempted to get that sampler pack with bud light, bud light lime, and bud light apple so i can see if apple was any good. i couldn't find a 6 pack of apple only 12's. don't wanna get stuck with a bunch of beers that i don't like :lol

[Obsideon]

Personally Bud Light Lime is the only bud that I can stand. It's refreshing for a Summer drink.

[Expresso]

Anybody know when Sartori is released did I miss it lol? Prob just gonna grab one bottle.

Driftwood also released Raised by Wolves again, I liked this more for some reason. Big tropical fruit hit.

Gave Powell St's Fresh Hop IPA a try as well. Really smooth for an IPA, none of that harsh bitterness but the hop flavor still comes through and it doesn't have that funk you usually find in Sartori.

EDIT: Stopped by a private store and they said Sartori is next week. Called Toby's and they said November...loving the consistency.

[Hondaracer]

Driftwoods Instagram says next week.

Tried the Phillips fresh hops last night, was pretty meh didn't care for it

[Obsideon]

Randomly picked up a case of Watermelon Bud Light, it's super refreshing lol, more of a Summer beer but whatevs.

[Expresso]

^You probably could've kept that to yourself. :rofl:

[Kilinim]

Picked up a Shock Top samplerpack. The crisp apple flavour is delicious!

[BlackV62K2]

Driftwood sartori available now. Picked up a few myself in DT.
https://mobile.twitter.com/driftwoodbeer/status/784510639930691584

[hirevtuner]

Got a 6-pack of Off The Rail Pale Ale very tasty, especially with the hint of caramel flavour

[HonestTea]

Are the Sartori's available at BC Liquor stores or?

[Expresso]

Sometimes the cambie 41st gets them.

[BlackV62K2]

I've never been able to find them at BC liqour store. Tried my first 2016 sartori last night and I don't think this batch is as good as the previous years.

[Expresso]

That's what everyone says about the 2015 as well lol.

[320icar]

Bump!

Christmas season is coming. I’m looking for a specific Stella Artois I enjoyed drinking last year. 750mL bottle, corked like champagne. I haven’t been able to find it yet, suggestions?

https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7868/46332058664_a249676f50_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2dAcURE)

[Hondaracer]

Anyone drink the 2019 sartori? Was garbage this year.

[roastpuff]

It's winter beer time! I'm a big fan of the Whistler Brewing Dunkel (http://www.whistlerbeer.com/beers/winter-dunkel-2/) - delicious and reminds me of a Terry's Chocolate Orange. Picked up some Deschutes Jubelale (https://www.deschutesbrewery.com/beer/jubelale/) down in Seattle this weekend, looking forward to trying it.

[Hondaracer]

I have some hermantors cellared, some from 2 years ago some from 5, they get pretty interesting as initially they taste like straight whiskey where over time the alcohol seems to become subdued and more chocolate/caramel come out. Good winter beers as well

[Expresso]

Anyone drink the 2019 sartori? Was garbage this year.

Kind of over the whole fresh hops thing.

[Gallardo]

I have some hermantors cellared, some from 2 years ago some from 5, they get pretty interesting as initially they taste like straight whiskey where over time the alcohol seems to become subdued and more chocolate/caramel come out. Good winter beers as well

Is the Hermannator available in stores right now?

[Jmac]

Hoyne Pilsner is my current go-to

[Hondaracer]

Kind of over the whole fresh hops thing.

Yea seems like the hype has died down. Last years Sartori was one of the best IPA’s I’ve maybe ever had, this years though was just skunked out, didn’t even finish the couple bottles I had

Is the Hermannator available in stores right now?

Not yet I believe but should be shortly

[320icar]

I’ve been off beer for a while (spent all my money on the car LOL haven’t bought beer for a while). I have a very strong dislike for any IPA but now it’s the season for Stouts!!! My time to shine.

[320icar]

Ever since I bumped this thread and posted about Stella Artois, I’m getting non-stop YouTube ads for Stella.

Fuck right off m8

[StanleyR]

I’ve been off beer for a while (spent all my money on the car LOL haven’t bought beer for a while). I have a very strong dislike for any IPA but now it’s the season for Stouts!!! My time to shine.

:fuckyea:

[Expresso]

Speaking of IPAs, I'll pretty much drink anything from Twinsails and Superflux :lol

[roastpuff]

Tried the Jubelale, some chocolate and coffee notes, some caramel, otherwise it was unremarkable.

[Hondaracer]

Speaking of IPAs, I'll pretty much drink anything from Twinsails and Superflux :lol

Twinsails Dat Juice is a great beer. I don’t really care for many of their others though

[Expresso]

Twinsails Dat Juice is a great beer. I don’t really care for many of their others though

You might like Arcade Glow, prefer it over Dat Juice.

[320icar]

I was sooo disappointed with twin sails Horchata stout...

[604dragon]

If you like IPAS that are a bit higher percentage (9.2%), i recommend trying the parallel 49 toques of hazard double white IPA. It only comes in single tall cans but is quite smooth for a higher percentage. A few of those and youll be feeling great

[320icar]

Necro bump

So a few years my local had 750mL stella Artois bottles and I loved them. A nice cork etc, it just felt good to drink in the winter. Haven’t seen them for 3-4 years though.

Are there any websites that I can order online? Or maybe a store that’s willing to bring some in? But not multiple cases. Any help I’d appreciated.

https://i.ibb.co/1JPNhWQ/F9-F268-F7-5-DC7-4754-B052-E0-EA520-E8-DE2.jpg (https://ibb.co/jZQYBXf)

[punkwax]

I haven’t bought beer in a long time but figured I kinda had to have a beer during the Canadian anthem for the team’s first game at the World Cup so I hit the store and found Four Winds Featherweight IPA. It’s a nice light IPA. Do recommend.

http://www.bcliquorstores.com/sites/default/files/imagecache/height400px/29023.jpg

[mikemhg]

I was sooo disappointed with twin sails Horchata stout...

Old comment, but damn, I agree.

Big letdown.

[westopher]

Twin sails does not hit like it used to. Dat juice got way weaker once they put out juice plus. They barely ever do the stiff peaks anymore either, which were always the best. Nothing can touch superflux these days. It's banger after banger from them.

[sonick]

Twin sails does not hit like it used to. Dat juice got way weaker once they put out juice plus. They barely ever do the stiff peaks anymore either, which were always the best. Nothing can touch superflux these days. It's banger after banger from them.

Superflux in a tweet nutshell:

https://twitter.com/Ben_coli/status/1560090758463426561

Every superflux tastes the same tbh

[Hondaracer]

Twin sails does not hit like it used to. Dat juice got way weaker once they put out juice plus. They barely ever do the stiff peaks anymore either, which were always the best. Nothing can touch superflux these days. It's banger after banger from them.

Twinsails was never that great to begin with imo outside of dat juice.

I haven’t drank too much superflux but I kind of agree with the comment re: they all taste the same for the most part

[westopher]

They do all taste similar, but they all taste the best so that’s fine with me.

[Hondaracer]

What’s your go-to there?

[westopher]

I like trying the experimental that they do whenever I go. It’s always a bit different. Colour and shape is classic. Easy tiger tastes like a big hazy ipa but only is 4% which is sweet cause no accidental blackouts. I just wish they did better food.

[mikemhg]

Storm Brewing is AWESOME. Legit weird and different tasting beers, I was very impressed with them. Tasting room sucks though, that's the only thing, pretty small in terms of seating.

We're checking Brassneck out tonight, of all the years they've been around I've never checked them.

The Bakery was one of my top breweries as well, but they were bought out.

The replacement is easily one of the most disingenuous examples of marketing a brewery I've ever seen. "Brave Brewing":

https://www.brave.beer/

The website makes this new spot not even look like a damn brewery but rather some weird social-conscious construct of a lifestyle brand. Very odd. Just take a few mins to watch the splash video on this website :lol

[Hondaracer]

My neighbour is best friends with the owner of storm, great guy. She often has parties and bbqs and he provides the beer.

What I like about storm is all their experimental stuff actually tastes like what it’s trying to taste like because they render down the actual ingredients as opposed to some Bs chemical mixture, their staple beers are also pretty solid.

[westopher]

Beere is good for that too. My favourite beer ever that they released (fingerpaint) I was talking to the brewer about and he said it might be a while before he does it again because he spent 3 days zesting clementines haha. I told him I’ll come in and do it for a supply.

[mikemhg]

Beere is good for that too. My favourite beer ever that they released (fingerpaint) I was talking to the brewer about and he said it might be a while before he does it again because he spent 3 days zesting clementines haha. I told him I’ll come in and do it for a supply.

Been meaning to go down and check their Cherry Vanilla Stout.

[westopher]

Let me know if you’re over here in the evening. Me and theproducer will join you.

[mikemhg]

Will do sir

[GS8]

Maybe it's an age thing, but I can't drink more than one beer without feeling bloated and unable to finish my accompanying meal.

Once I switched over to cocktails, martinis and hard pours, I've felt better.

My wallet hasn't though...:lawl:

[GS8]

Necro bump

So a few years my local had 750mL stella Artois bottles and I loved them. A nice cork etc, it just felt good to drink in the winter. Haven’t seen them for 3-4 years though.

Are there any websites that I can order online? Or maybe a store that’s willing to bring some in? But not multiple cases. Any help I’d appreciated.

https://i.ibb.co/1JPNhWQ/F9-F268-F7-5-DC7-4754-B052-E0-EA520-E8-DE2.jpg (https://ibb.co/jZQYBXf)

Apparently, these were a limited time thing and are now only relegated to ebay auctions featuring empty bottles :heckno:

[BlackV62K2]

Agree about Superflux IPAs mostly tasting the same but they are all good so no complaints. Beere is great as well. Backcountry makes good beer but BCL only seems to carry Widowmaker and Trailbreaker. Most IPAs are "hazy" these days so I find myself going back to Fat Tug or Yellow Dog Play Dead when I'm looking for a proven west coast ipa.

[Hondaracer]

Maybe it's an age thing, but I can't drink more than one beer without feeling bloated and unable to finish my accompanying meal.

Once I switched over to cocktails, martinis and hard pours, I've felt better.

My wallet hasn't though...:lawl:

Recently I’ve actually been feeling like physically Ill after drinking a bunch of beers, tired and just gross

Always kinda suspected I had some sort of allergy to the yeast or barley because with some beers I almost instantly get stuffed up but it feels like it’s been worse lately

[westopher]

They have a diagnosis for that actually. It’s known as getting old.

[Hondaracer]

Yea… only cure it to drink enough to overcome, or whiskey

[westopher]

Scotch does me well. I can get blackout and next day I feel like I spent the night reading a book. Most of the time anyways.

[mikemhg]

Maybe it's an age thing, but I can't drink more than one beer without feeling bloated and unable to finish my accompanying meal.

Once I switched over to cocktails, martinis and hard pours, I've felt better.

My wallet hasn't though...:lawl:

I'm the same as well. It's either one or the other. If we're eating = no beer for me, just cocktails.

If we're having beers = no food.

The other thing I notice? Sours and heavy IPAs give me the shits.

[mikemhg]

Agree about Superflux IPAs mostly tasting the same but they are all good so no complaints. Beere is great as well. Backcountry makes good beer but BCL only seems to carry Widowmaker and Trailbreaker. Most IPAs are "hazy" these days so I find myself going back to Fat Tug or Yellow Dog Play Dead when I'm looking for a proven west coast ipa.


Not a fan of sours but the Might As Well Go For A Soda by Back Country is friggin king. Literally tastes like a cherry Coke.

[BlackV62K2]

The other thing I notice? Sours and heavy IPAs give me the shits.

Lol. 100% if its a night of drinking hazy IPAs.

[sonick]

https://youtu.be/3ilmOZvpOa8?t=135

"It has to come out like a good hot beer shit. A good hot beer shit is glorious, man. You get up, turn around, look at it and you're proud. The fumes, the stink of the turd, you look, you say, 'God, I did it. I'm good.' Then you flush it away and there is a sense of sadness when just the water is there. It's like writing a good poem, you just do it. You-it's a beer shit. There's nothing to analyze, nothing to say, it's just done. Got it?"

[320icar]

Apparently, these were a limited time thing and are now only relegated to ebay auctions featuring empty bottles :heckno:

NOOOOOOOOOOOOO

[mikemhg]

https://youtu.be/3ilmOZvpOa8?t=135

:lol

[winson604]

Apparently, these were a limited time thing and are now only relegated to ebay auctions featuring empty bottles :heckno:

Anyone remember you could collect Stella points back in the day and get rad ass swag like 4 chalices with bottle opener and stuff or the picnic basket.

[TOS'd]

Anyone remember you could collect Stella points back in the day and get rad ass swag like 4 chalices with bottle opener and stuff or the picnic basket.

I still have all those freebies, all unopened still.