The Official Beer Lovers Thread - Page 5 - The Orange Mane

OregonBronco · 01-25-2007, 05:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Taco John

I love Mirror Pond, and Inversion IPA is the finest IPA in creation...

Spent some time in the northwest have ya? I dunno, I'm still at a draw for which is the best IPA. Bridgeport has always been a favorite and Widmeir Broken Halo is quickly climbing the charts.

When I'm back in Cheyenne, the Big Horn Big Red at CB Potts is a good beer too. It's kind of like a red pale ale.

Bronco_Beerslug · 01-25-2007, 05:09 PM

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Originally Posted by OregonBronco

Spent some time in the northwest have ya? I dunno, I'm still at a draw for which is the best IPA. Bridgeport has always been a favorite and Widmeir Broken Halo is quickly climbing the charts.

When I'm back in Cheyenne, the Big Horn Big Red at CB Potts is a good beer too. It's kind of like a red pale ale.

Buttface is much better IMO

smalltowngrll · 01-25-2007, 05:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Taco John

I love Mirror Pond, and Inversion IPA is the finest IPA in creation...

I think the Inversion IPA was what BMF was drinking when he was here. He loved it.

Taco John · 01-25-2007, 05:13 PM

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Originally Posted by OregonBronco

Spent some time in the northwest have ya? I dunno, I'm still at a draw for which is the best IPA. Bridgeport has always been a favorite and Widmeir Broken Halo is quickly climbing the charts.

I live in Vancouver, WA.

Broken Halo is my second favorite IPA. I'm not a big fan of the Bridgeport stuff to tell you the truth. Their beers taste a little bland to me...

OregonBronco · 01-25-2007, 05:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Bronco_Beerslug

Buttface is much better IMO

Heh...I'm not big amber guy, but I do like the name. At the local brewery here in Klamath there's a beer called Butt-crack Brown. It's the best beer there.

Ahhh....I love living in the northwest. I think I'd have withdrawals if I lived on the east coast.

OregonBronco · 01-25-2007, 05:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Taco John

I live in Vancouver, WA.

Broken Halo is my second favorite IPA. I'm not a big fan of the Bridgeport stuff to tell you the truth. Their beers taste a little bland to me...

Yeah, when I went to the Bridgeport brewery I didn't care for most of their stuff, but their IPA is still up there in my book. Red Hook's is pretty good too. Have you tried Thunderhead from Pyramid? That's about the hoppiest stuff I've ever tasted. I like hoppy beer, but that stuff knocked me back a few feet the first time I tried it.

Garcia Bronco · 01-25-2007, 05:27 PM

I good line o fbeer is the New Belgium beers....2 Below. Fat Tire..Sunshine Wheat.

Derger_Louis · 01-25-2007, 05:29 PM

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Originally Posted by BarefootKicker

Yup! All the beers at the Ram are fantastic. My buddy usually buys a keg of each when he throws his birthday party... Going from the NW to 'bama... wow. talk about culture shock!

I lived in Puyallup for about 12 years and have actually been up to Vancouver many times. My uncle lives in Everett, and we used to travel up to there to fish.

Moving to Alabama really wasn't that bad, and nothing like I was expecting. I live in Madison which is at the very top of Alabama, about 20 minutes from the Tennessee border and 90 miles from Nashville. The area we live in is filled with people who have transferred from different areas due to work (Boeing, NASA, Military). The one thing that is nice about down here, is that the cost of living is nothing compared up in Seattle and those areas. But, I do miss the mountains and scenery and all that stuff though. I haven't been back in a while, but when I do go back, I am going to stock up on some of the beers I can't get down here.

bendog · 01-25-2007, 05:31 PM

Last sixers I bought of Liberty Ale (San Fran) and Sierra Nev Pale have been skanky. I'm sticking with Turbo Dog from Abita in Louisiana till I get to new orleans.

PatsWin2002 · 01-25-2007, 06:02 PM

Great thread. I've never had any of the New Belgium beers. Every time a beer thread is started they get good mentions.

I like most beers - depending on my mood. I certainly like trying new stuff that I can't get here.

Right now I'm drinking something new I bought from a microbrewery in Portland, Maine... "Island Ginger".

Some of my summer favorites are Wachusett Blueberry (from Mass.) and Sea Dog Blueberry Wheat (Maine)

In the fall I like these pumpkin ales from Smuttynose (NH) and Shipyard (Maine):

Harpoon Brewery in Boston has an excellent Winter Warmer (cinnamon-y ...even better on tap at the brewery).

There's also a brewery in Burlington, VT called Magic Hat that puts out very good beer. Their "#9" is an apricot ale that has been their mainstay for a long time:

What is a HUGE bummer is that Massachusetts is one of the lame ass states that won't let you send or receive beer through the mail. If I were ever to arrange for a swap of some kind with someone here I would have to have a friend in NH or RI help me out.

I hope you buggers appreciate the pictures - it took me a while.

chawknz · 01-25-2007, 06:03 PM

For those who like IPAs, try Dogfish Head 90 Minute Imperial IPA .

YUM.

PatsWin2002 · 01-25-2007, 06:06 PM

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Originally Posted by chawknz

For those who like IPAs, try Dogfish Head 90 Minute Imperial IPA .

YUM.

You can get that here...it's made in Delaware. They make several of those....30 minute IPA...60 minute....90...120 too I think.

For the hop-heads that love IPA I've found they love the Sierra Nevada Celebration Ale. It's pricey...6.8% alcohol content.

bendog · 01-25-2007, 06:10 PM

Anybody in Denver know of Flying Dog Brewery? I bought some IPA that was good, and not so old it tasted like piss... not that I actually know what piss tastes like. I bought a buddy a 12 pack taster pack too, but he didn't share any with me.

elsid13 · 01-25-2007, 06:18 PM

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Originally Posted by bendog

Anybody in Denver know of Flying Dog Brewery? I bought some IPA that was good, and not so old it tasted like piss... not that I actually know what piss tastes like. I bought a buddy a 12 pack taster pack too, but he didn't share any with me.

That a good question, I pick up Flying Dog's Stout and wasn't bad, worthy another 6 pack.

PatsWin2002 · 01-25-2007, 06:24 PM

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Originally Posted by bendog

Anybody in Denver know of Flying Dog Brewery? I bought some IPA that was good, and not so old it tasted like piss... not that I actually know what piss tastes like. I bought a buddy a 12 pack taster pack too, but he didn't share any with me.

I can get that here. I've tried a few ...Old Scratch Ale comes to mind. Not too bad.

Look at the artwork: Brewery co-founder George Stranahan was Hunter S. Thompson's friend and neighbor in Aspen, Colorado.

Actually, I thought Hunter was a co-owner.

Billy Clyde Puckett · 01-25-2007, 06:27 PM

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Originally Posted by bendog

Anybody in Denver know of Flying Dog Brewery? I bought some IPA that was good, and not so old it tasted like piss... not that I actually know what piss tastes like. I bought a buddy a 12 pack taster pack too, but he didn't share any with me.

I believe it comes from the same brewery as Avery, but is marketed by a different company. I like some of their stuff and love the labels inspired by Hunter S. Thompson and drawn by Ralph Steadman

Here's one for you wheat lovers - In Heat Wheat

Bronx33 · 01-25-2007, 06:30 PM

Pat just for the record do people whom live in boston like samual adams boston lager? i have been just dyin to know.

elsid13 · 01-25-2007, 06:39 PM

And for those that enjoy a beer that a little stronger"

rogue brewery
http://www.rogue.com/brews.html

Imperial Stout

Deserving the title "Emperor of Ales" (unlike the bourgeois "King of Beers"), Imperial is the strongest and fullest of all stouts. Imperials originally were brewed with large quantities of hops and a high alcohol content to withstand long, unrefrigerated journeys. Rogue Imperial Stout, considered the high end of stouts, is made of 2-row Great Western Harrington & Klages, Hugh Baird XLT-80, Black, Munich and Chocolate Malts; Willamette, Cascade and Chinook hops; rolled oats; and two secret ingredients. Unfiltered and unfined, Imperial Stout is best when aged for one year. Imperial Stout is available in a new 750-ml ceramic swing-top bottle (replacing the much older 7-ounce and more recent 12-ounce XS-line packaging) and on draft.

Measurements: 26 degrees Plato, IBU 88, Apparent Attenuation 73, Lovibond 256, 11% ABV.
No Chemicals, Additives, or Preservatives

PatsWin2002 · 01-25-2007, 06:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Bronx33

Pat just for the record do people whom live in boston like samual adams boston lager? i have been just dyin to know.

Funny you should ask. I don't like it and never have! I see people drink it, but it's not as popular here as you might think.

I think a lot of people that do drink it, do so because it's the major beer here that isn't a bud/bud light/coors light. It's usually the "classy" choice when only 5 beers are offered/carried.

Personally, I like their Summer Ale best. The others are OK too, but I don't like the original.

elsid13 · 01-25-2007, 06:40 PM

this thread is getting me in the right mode. I'm out in Seattle area next week and there are number of little breweries that make some very nice Porters and Stouts.

elsid13 · 01-25-2007, 06:44 PM

At one time when Samual Adams was growing they were actually renting vats from the brewery that made Iron City Beer.

chawknz · 01-25-2007, 07:03 PM

ratebeer.com is a great site for thos who are interested in expanding their selection of beers. You can also sort by what is top rated in your area and what is available in your area. Great place to find new beer.

azbroncfan · 01-25-2007, 08:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Bronco_Beerslug

Yeah, back in the day, we drank a lot of whatever was priced right by the case, usually Schiltz.

Schlitz is good except it gives you the ****s.

OrangeShadow · 01-25-2007, 08:29 PM

Coors is horrid, my friends dad makes his own as well and its pretty damn good

Bronco Billy · 01-25-2007, 08:47 PM

Anone else have John Courage (Amber Boch from England) or Three Horses (had during the Broncos win over Balt.)?

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01-25-2007, 05:27 PM	#107
Garcia Bronco Hokie since 1993 Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 45,991 Adopt-a-Bronco: Tom Jackson	I good line o fbeer is the New Belgium beers....2 Below. Fat Tire..Sunshine Wheat.

01-25-2007, 05:31 PM	#109
bendog Marginally Continent David Bowens, he'd be an upgrade Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Folsom Prison Posts: 19,935 Adopt-a-Bronco: David Bowens	Last sixers I bought of Liberty Ale (San Fran) and Sierra Nev Pale have been skanky. I'm sticking with Turbo Dog from Abita in Louisiana till I get to new orleans.

01-25-2007, 06:02 PM	#110
PatsWin2002 Giggity Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: South of Boston Posts: 6,270	Great thread. I've never had any of the New Belgium beers. Every time a beer thread is started they get good mentions. I like most beers - depending on my mood. I certainly like trying new stuff that I can't get here. Right now I'm drinking something new I bought from a microbrewery in Portland, Maine... "Island Ginger". Some of my summer favorites are Wachusett Blueberry (from Mass.) and Sea Dog Blueberry Wheat (Maine) In the fall I like these pumpkin ales from Smuttynose (NH) and Shipyard (Maine): Harpoon Brewery in Boston has an excellent Winter Warmer (cinnamon-y ...even better on tap at the brewery). There's also a brewery in Burlington, VT called Magic Hat that puts out very good beer. Their "#9" is an apricot ale that has been their mainstay for a long time: What is a HUGE bummer is that Massachusetts is one of the lame ass states that won't let you send or receive beer through the mail. If I were ever to arrange for a swap of some kind with someone here I would have to have a friend in NH or RI help me out. I hope you buggers appreciate the pictures - it took me a while.

01-25-2007, 06:03 PM	#111
chawknz Perennial Pro-bowler Hey now! Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 923 Adopt-a-Bronco: Derek Wolfe	For those who like IPAs, try Dogfish Head 90 Minute Imperial IPA . YUM.

01-25-2007, 06:10 PM	#113
bendog Marginally Continent David Bowens, he'd be an upgrade Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Folsom Prison Posts: 19,935 Adopt-a-Bronco: David Bowens	Anybody in Denver know of Flying Dog Brewery? I bought some IPA that was good, and not so old it tasted like piss... not that I actually know what piss tastes like. I bought a buddy a 12 pack taster pack too, but he didn't share any with me.

01-25-2007, 06:30 PM	#117
Bronx33 lets go partner Rumpson Rocks Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Lakewood,Colo Posts: 41,221 Adopt-a-Bronco: Woodyard	Pat just for the record do people whom live in boston like samual adams boston lager? i have been just dyin to know.

01-25-2007, 06:40 PM	#120
elsid13 Lost In Space Bóg, Honor, Ojczyzna Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: DC Posts: 19,097	this thread is getting me in the right mode. I'm out in Seattle area next week and there are number of little breweries that make some very nice Porters and Stouts.

01-25-2007, 06:44 PM	#121
elsid13 Lost In Space Bóg, Honor, Ojczyzna Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: DC Posts: 19,097	At one time when Samual Adams was growing they were actually renting vats from the brewery that made Iron City Beer.

01-25-2007, 07:03 PM	#122
chawknz Perennial Pro-bowler Hey now! Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 923 Adopt-a-Bronco: Derek Wolfe	ratebeer.com is a great site for thos who are interested in expanding their selection of beers. You can also sort by what is top rated in your area and what is available in your area. Great place to find new beer.

01-25-2007, 08:29 PM	#124
OrangeShadow armed and dangerous Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 6,771	Coors is horrid, my friends dad makes his own as well and its pretty damn good

01-25-2007, 08:47 PM	#125
Bronco Billy Ring of Famer Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Chicago Posts: 2,322	Anone else have John Courage (Amber Boch from England) or Three Horses (had during the Broncos win over Balt.)?