posh beers and ales and stuff thread

[Hautlle]

ommegang takes giant turds on most beers

 

 

I love Ommegang, but I can't find any of their newer/smaller-batch brews out in LA (although I'm thankful for the Saison and Dubbel and Three Philosophers I can get).

 

I enjoyed this beer earlier this week. Interesting take with using the yeast they chose on this one.

[SR4]

Im not a huge fan of most Ommegang, but Three Philosophers is definitely ftw.

 

Ive probably mentioned this plenty before, but its probably my all-time favorite heavy beer:

 

 

Just imagine every single dark, rich fruit under the sun ripened and thrown into a bottle of strong, strong ale. Warms the stomach and pleases the tongue. You'll want to drink this guy room-temperature IMHO for best results..maybe slightly/briefly chilled.

Edited September 22, 2012 by Smettingham Rutherford IV

[SR4]

also, another heavy IPA, recommended for the winter,

 

Troegs Brewery-Flying Mouflin Ale.

 

Imagine a super hoppy IPA with sweet chocolate...mmm goddamn i want some now.

[chassis]

Good pre pub evening in the making

great album, great beer.

 

You have good taste, because you notice my good taste.

[encey]

The Stone belgo RIPA that I had was brewed with anise and it was kind of gross, too much. The regular RIPA though: Lexington Steele cum down ur throat!

[beerwolf]

I'm drinking wine........hah. Savingion Blanc from NZ.

 

Always love the effect wine has on me, turns me into a 12 year old. I have beer ready and waiting for afterwards. A selection of Adnams ales. So I will be fast asleep and snoozing away the afternoon in the not so distant future. Happy days!!

[ghOsty]

Had some of this yesterday:

Shipyard Brewing Co. Smashed Pumpkin

 

I was a little skeptical of a pumpkin beer at first, as I'd never had one, but I sampled some on the job last night and then bought some. It was pretty delicious, there's a slight hint of nutmeg and other spices in with the pumpkin that make it taste like pumpkin pie in a beer form. Also, for a 9% beer it doesn't feel heavy at all and drinks suprisingly light. Definitely a good fall beer.

Edited September 23, 2012 by ghOsty

[encey]

*jots*!

[Guest Iain C]

Had a pint of Young's 'Waggledance' honey beer with WATMM's own SPD2 last night, as well as a half of the locally-brewed strawberry beer from Meantime. Tasty, fruity beers - and great company too.

[beerwolf]

I love honey beers, mmm yum yum.

[Guest uptown devil]

Ive probably mentioned this plenty before, but its probably my all-time favorite heavy beer:

 

 

Just imagine every single dark, rich fruit under the sun ripened and thrown into a bottle of strong, strong ale. Warms the stomach and pleases the tongue. You'll want to drink this guy room-temperature IMHO for best results..maybe slightly/briefly chilled.

the 12 is great. i think i might like the 8 a little better though. i saw their 'tokyo' in the store the other day and almost decided to shell out the $16 to try it.. but i got this instead:

and it is damn delicious. 11% too. probably my favorite quad to date.

[Guest theSun]

Im not a huge fan of most Ommegang, but Three Philosophers is definitely ftw.

 

Ive probably mentioned this plenty before, but its probably my all-time favorite heavy beer:

 

 

Just imagine every single dark, rich fruit under the sun ripened and thrown into a bottle of strong, strong ale. Warms the stomach and pleases the tongue. You'll want to drink this guy room-temperature IMHO for best results..maybe slightly/briefly chilled.

 

three philosophers is great, but that abbey 12 is another level. probably in my top 10.

 

edit - OMG cannot wait for rochefort. i would have ordered some westvleteren but that shit is just aliitle too expensive...

Edited September 25, 2012 by theSun

[baph]

I've never been able to find Westvleteren in the States.

 

I'd love to compare it to the Rochefort 10 and the Abt 12. Because both are fucking amazing. I can't imagine the Westvleteren really being much better.

[jhonny]

Ive probably mentioned this plenty before, but its probably my all-time favorite heavy beer:

 

 

Just imagine every single dark, rich fruit under the sun ripened and thrown into a bottle of strong, strong ale. Warms the stomach and pleases the tongue. You'll want to drink this guy room-temperature IMHO for best results..maybe slightly/briefly chilled.

the 12 is great. i think i might like the 8 a little better though. i saw their 'tokyo' in the store the other day and almost decided to shell out the $16 to try it.. but i got this instead:

and it is damn delicious. 11% too. probably my favorite quad to date.

 

I remember having that in Bruges, don't remember much else! A must-go for beer fans.

[Eggs]

 

made me drool down there.

[vamos scorcho]

i thought flying dog's oktoberfest was really fucking awesome. beer advocate didn't like it though.

[Hautlle]

Finally managed to find a nice scwarzbier!

 

[Hugh Mughnus]

anyone tried this? Oatmeal Stout

 

going to tonight

 

Edited September 28, 2012 by StephenG

[baph]

anyone tried this? Oatmeal Stout

 

going to tonight

 

 

Had some of that on tap in Portland, ME¹ earlier this month. Was pretty nice. A little on the watery mouthfeel side (for an oatmeal stout), but definitely good.

 

 

¹At this place: http://novareresbiercafe.com/. If anyone's every in Portland, ME, get thee to Novare Res. It's wonderful.

Edited September 28, 2012 by baph

[spratters]

You bastards, I can't find posh beers during the week. I'ma start a wine thread.

 

Oh, I did have some ESB tonight though.

[beerwolf]

Sunday evenings in autumn and winter a few hours before bedtime I drink a couple of bottles of Guiness Foreign Extra Stout, which weighs in about 7.5% They aren't big bottles so I don't piss all night.

 

It's a nice tasty night cap and a ritual I look forward too.

Edited September 30, 2012 by beerwolf

[ghOsty]

Had some of this the other night, sipping a bomber of this stuff and a couple bowls had me feeling pretty good.

[encey]

Isn't that beer like 12% or something crazy?

[baph]

Yep, 12. It's barleywine!

 

Glad to hear you like, ghosty. I'm trying to track down the "belgo" OG variant right now to compare.

[ghOsty]

Yep, 12. It's barleywine!

 

Glad to hear you like, ghosty. I'm trying to track down the "belgo" OG variant right now to compare.

 

Shop I work at has that, I may have to try one of those next...