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Went to my first beer/spirits/cider tasting festival today and it was amazing. Discovered so many new beers that were delicious (some not so great ones too of course) that I had never heard of. It was especially great since I got my ticket for free and had a friend DD. Tried alcohol from all over the globe. Had a great time :D
edit: I made note of a few that I especially liked:
Canuck Empire's Pumpkin Patch Ale
Canuck Empire's Stargazer (fucking amazing)
Alexander Keith's Galaxy Hop Ale
Wells and Young's Banana Bread Ale (also fucking amazing)
Stanley Park Brewery - Windstorm Ale (also fucking amazing)
Grimbergen Dubbel (I'm not a fan of darker beers but this was absolutely magnificent as well. Only tried it because I loved Grimbergen Blonde, but I'm glad I did!)
Erdinger Weissbeer (I've had this before but I couldn't help but have it again...)
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On August 27 2014 08:19 Grobyc wrote:Cool, worth a try at least. I'm pretty sure I've seen co-op liquor stores around in BC, so I'll have to pop in and ask them next time I swing by one. Thanks 
Oh yeah, I was also able to finally find a liquor store whose warehouse carries the line of beer I was looking for (well a few of the beers in their line, thankfully the ones I'm looking for). Ordered it last week; the person at customer service said it will probably take 1.5-2 weeks for it to come in, but better late then never. Super excited :D
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England2654 Posts
On September 28 2014 16:19 Grobyc wrote:
Erdinger Weissbeer (I've had this before but I couldn't help but have it again...)
If you like this, then the good news is that there are plenty of similar beers that you'll probably like even more. If you really enjoy it, try and get your hands on Julius Echter which is one of my favourite Weisses (I've found it in America so you might have a shot at getting it).
The best Weiss I've had is the VesterWeisse from Brewpub brewery in Copenhagen. I've no idea if you could get a hold of that (not sure if they sell it) but if you really like Weiss, I've not found anything better.
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Me brother and I both loved Erdinger Weissbeer. We had a 1664 Weissbeer which we enjoyed as well, though it wasn't quite as good. I'll look into those suggestions and see if I can order them in from the liquor stores in the area (if they don't stock them already). Thanks!
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beer came in :D
My god it's so good~
Only took a week to come in, not bad!
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2nd Worst City in CA8938 Posts
Just had an amazing raspberry stout, Monkey Paw/Station Tavern's Raspberry Cocoamotive.
From their site:
This “stout” starts as an oat driven english pub ale. We added over 10 pounds per barrel of raspberries, as well as cocoa nibs and coffee beans. The roast of the two beans creates the aromatic and flavor qualities of a stout in the beer without contributing color. The finish is slightly sweet but clean from the tart raspberries. Served on nitro for a creamy mouth feel, try this one on its own or with some train wreck tots, believe me!
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England2654 Posts
On October 04 2014 09:56 Grobyc wrote:
beer came in :D
My god it's so good~
Only took a week to come in, not bad!
What did you order?
Also, after going on a massive hunt for the "Norwegian" brewery I found the name and realised it was Austrian. No idea how I made that mistake, but here it is:
http://www.bevog.at/
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On October 05 2014 01:42 Flicky wrote:Show nested quote +On October 04 2014 09:56 Grobyc wrote:
beer came in :D
My god it's so good~
Only took a week to come in, not bad! What did you order? Also, after going on a massive hunt for the "Norwegian" brewery I found the name and realised it was Austrian. No idea how I made that mistake, but here it is: http://www.bevog.at/
Grimbergen Blonde Ale, one of the beers (my favourite actually) that I tried in Europe this summer. It has the nicest, but subtle, caramel-like touch to it and a really good aftertaste that has me licking my lips after every sip. I had to order a minimum of 4 x 6packs, so in addition to what's in my fridge and cupboard already it might be a few weeks before I splurge on some more beer. But I'll be taking note of the ones you recommended and I'm sure I'll find them sometime before December.
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United States1225 Posts
"Yeah, since you're staying the night, I'm gonna grab a six pack for us. You like IPAs right? I'll grab that."
Mo'fucka bought a 6 of Sierra Nevada Celebration. Perfect beer to enjoy while catching up and playing some Smash. Definitely fit the weather. Thank you snowstorm, for providing me with quality booze.
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Review if you're into that shit
+ Show Spoiler +Great amber color, nice pillowy head. Aroma was great. Mixture of fresh pine, some citrus and a touch of cinnamon (my friend smelt no cinnamon, I might just be crazy). Lingered in your nose for a tad, really quite sweet. Beer itself has some good malt to it, creamy and sweet, really just hits the spot on a cold snowy day. You start to get some citrus and then the bitterness hits. It's definitely there, but not terribly in your face. Comfortable level! I enjoyed it and I'm a hops guy. My pal liked it and he's not a huge IPA guy. Perfect beer for the season. Go grab it while it's in stock!
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2nd Worst City in CA8938 Posts
Bought a bunch of stuff today for a get together.
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Lotta things just don't taste too great in a bottle. :| The Green Flash Double Stout tasted almost like medicine, which is a shame since it's one of my favorite stouts when I get it straight from the brewery. =_= And the California Creamin' Ale was not nearly as cream-soda'y as it is on tap.
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It's pretty damn good. The haters say its not as heavy as something like Guiness, but it was brewed lighter on purpose, so take it as you will. It's a great combination of chocolate, coffee, and toastiness. Been drinking only this for 5 months and I havent gotten sick of it yet.
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Beer tastes really nice and makes me giggly.
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United States1225 Posts
On December 01 2014 17:32 Souma wrote:Bought a bunch of stuff today for a get together. Lotta things just don't taste too great in a bottle. :| The Green Flash Double Stout tasted almost like medicine, which is a shame since it's one of my favorite stouts when I get it straight from the brewery. =_= And the California Creamin' Ale was not nearly as cream-soda'y as it is on tap.
Well that's a let down, sorry to hear mate. Was really looking forward to trying CCA, now I might put that on hold until I go out West.
What's the amber ale you have in the middle there?
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2nd Worst City in CA8938 Posts
Karl Strauss' Amber, one of my favs. Still decent in a bottle, thankfully.
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There should be a mod note about posting anything about Natty in here haha.
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On December 01 2014 18:15 imBLIND wrote:It's pretty damn good. The haters say its not as heavy as something like Guiness, but it was brewed lighter on purpose, so take it as you will. It's a great combination of chocolate, coffee, and toastiness. Been drinking only this for 5 months and I havent gotten sick of it yet.
Seems really tasty. Where do you find that?
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On December 02 2014 06:58 GettingIt wrote:Show nested quote +On December 01 2014 18:15 imBLIND wrote:It's pretty damn good. The haters say its not as heavy as something like Guiness, but it was brewed lighter on purpose, so take it as you will. It's a great combination of chocolate, coffee, and toastiness. Been drinking only this for 5 months and I havent gotten sick of it yet. Seems really tasty. Where do you find that?
lol oops sry for an extremely late post...
I live in San Diego, so I actually found it at my local Vons. To find it elsewhere though, you'd have to look for it at a liquor store or at a bar. Their website actually has a beer finder if you go to the link here
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United States1225 Posts
I just agreed to a 6 hour drive to get 8 cans of Heady Topper. And see my friend, but mostly for the Heady. I'm so excited for this.
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Ok I am Australian - and in terms of GREAT BEER, we Aussies know our brews...that is not to say that we do not sell mostly cornershop piss - which we do - but we all also have incredible beer.
The following beers I am going to suggest are no joke:
1) They are stronger (in terms of alcohol percentage) than most international beers
2) They are ten times tastier than most and can be drank easily regardless of weather or situation.
3) They are not acquired tastes. 12 year old School Girls would love these beers...even though they are not sweet and are not endorsed by the latest BS pop sensation being shat out of America's media.
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Cascade Pale Ale is a serious Tasmanian beer: 6-8 will see you through a night with your mates watching sc2...more than that and beware as after 8 your tolerance will increase massively and you will find yourself waking up in your neighbour's garden having epiphanies regarding your lifestyle decisions.
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White Rabbit Ale is a spicy beer - with hints of cloves and pears - but this is not a sissy drink NO! It is sharp like a Dark Templar's Psy Blade. Perfect for barbecues as its bitter taste will slice through that last buffalo sausage you know you shouldn't have eaten.
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Next is the James Squire range...good all round beers with crisp tastes - ideal for a solid night on the fizz - watch ya wallet though - Squires are costly treats....
Sold in good pubs as a 'range paddle'; Scooners to slug down to assess your preference.
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Sooo next time you in Aus... forget the farkn Sydney farkn Opera house etc...find yourself a decent pub and over imbibe with some locals...
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