February 28th, 2015 at 3:08 PM ^
To me, Dogfish 90 is the best of the three by far. 60 is unremarkable, and 120 is way too much. I like that 90 sweet spot.
February 28th, 2015 at 3:37 PM ^
Dogfish 90 is the most balanced of the lot. My family goes through a few cases during our annual Outer Banks week.
Just opened the 120..IBU not crazy but the ABV is killer.
February 28th, 2015 at 3:17 PM ^
And I thought i spent a lot of money on my last beer purchase (Backwoods Basterd 4pack - $16). Dogfish 120 must be heaven at 10 bucks a bottle..
February 28th, 2015 at 3:19 PM ^
Went to Hopcat. Super mixed feelings. For example, their Dark Horse 2x Crooked Tree is $2 more than at Ashley's, and they charge you for samples! I felt guilty for cheating. Great layout for a sports bar, excellent service all around, and a fine place to watch the game, but terrible prices for a "tap room".
Good: Latitude 42 Hippie Speedball, Lagunitas Cappucino Stout
Meh: Founders Big Lushious
I love Dogfish 120. For special occasions only, but reminds me of my first foray into beer appreciation (which also started at Ashley's)
February 28th, 2015 at 5:44 PM ^
I dug Big Lushious, but I think it will be better over time. The hops were a little too apparent now. I bought a bottle to age.
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February 28th, 2015 at 3:23 PM ^
Spotted Cow, imported from New Glarus, Wisconsin to Omaha, NE
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February 28th, 2015 at 3:30 PM ^
Love New Glarus. If it were distributed more broadly, it would make a killing.
February 28th, 2015 at 4:35 PM ^
I have a bottle of strawberry rhubarb and serendipity chilling in the fridge for tonight as we speak. They make incredible fruit beers.
Traded the last of my KBS for new Glarus fruits and Russian River sours, we'll worth it. I have another case and half of KBS coming next month so I'll be doing it again.
February 28th, 2015 at 3:32 PM ^
Really enjoyed the 1836. Blood Orange wasn't bad, but I'm not a fan of Belgian wheat beers. Figaro is interesting, they import figs from Turkey, has a dark malty flavor, but strikes me more like an IPA.
Houston beer just isn't as good as that available in the Midwest.
February 28th, 2015 at 3:57 PM ^
How bout The Fig Lebowski? I havent had it I just like the name
February 28th, 2015 at 3:39 PM ^
Later on, I shall try the Sierra Nevada Beer Camp spring seasonal per a suggestion from someone at work. I wish I could start in on it now, but I actually have to take my wife to her birthday present in a couple hours and I can only imagine if I did that while tipsy. Then again, the beer would still be in the fridge and the one sofa in the family room - directly opposite the big TV - does fold out, but I should do what I promised to do, eh?
February 28th, 2015 at 3:50 PM ^
Bernheim Original Kentucky Straight Wheat Whiskey. One to have when having more than one.
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February 28th, 2015 at 3:52 PM ^
Cold ones at the Wings game down in Nashville. Bridgestone Arena is nice. Can't wait to see what the Wings come up with in their new project.
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February 28th, 2015 at 3:53 PM ^
It's my birthday so whatever my friends want to try and kill me with. I've got pleny of money set aside to get my stomach pumped so if you're in GR tonight, BRING IT
February 28th, 2015 at 9:40 PM ^
Am at Founders and am headed to The Tin Can in a few. Stop by, I'll. e playing pool. I'll buy you a can of your choice. Happy B day.
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February 28th, 2015 at 3:59 PM ^
are heading downtown traverse city in a little bit to find a drink. Only bummer is that the kids are with us. Don't get me wrong, I love having our boys with us, but it's been waaaaay too long since mama bear and I got messed up and fooled around in public.
February 28th, 2015 at 4:21 PM ^
we'll babysit, you and mama can come get them later....
February 28th, 2015 at 4:02 PM ^
Up in Vermont. Just finished day 2 at Stowe. Enjoying The Shed Brewery India Pale Ale. About ready to take a dip in the outdoor pool. It's a balmy 92 degrees. Not bad when it's only 15 degrees outside.
February 28th, 2015 at 4:28 PM ^
Probably have something from Vermont next. Rhymes with Ready Stopper.
February 28th, 2015 at 6:58 PM ^
Went with a Congress St from Trillium instead.
February 28th, 2015 at 4:34 PM ^
Why aren't you drinking Heady?
February 28th, 2015 at 4:03 PM ^
Having a Trillium Night & Day. Been sipping this slowly. Wish I had seen it was 11.5% before I opened it. Not really a day beer by any means.
Go Blue. Beat Wisconsin.
February 28th, 2015 at 4:25 PM ^
Picked up Griffin Claw's Blue Sky. Pretty good so far although I prefer some of their other beers.
February 28th, 2015 at 4:26 PM ^
Just tried Maker's White. Can only buy it at the distillery. Decided quickly it's not for me. Kind of like the Crystal Pepsi of bourbon. Shifting back to something that has spent time in the barrel.
February 28th, 2015 at 4:50 PM ^
Have been very curious about white whiskey.
Am a big fan of Buffalo Trace bourbons (a bit of a poser, yes) and heard that their White Dog serves as a precursor for much of their non-rye Bourbons.
Saw it once locally, could not find it again.
Finished my Dogfish 120...am well and truly buzzed (15-20% abv). Going to open up one of my Thomas Handy's. Wife and dog are asleep why not.
February 28th, 2015 at 4:39 PM ^
And the weather here is pretty solid as well.
February 28th, 2015 at 5:33 PM ^
Was at Winter Beer Fest in GR! Had CBS, Black Note, Demetrius from Arbor Brew and many more!
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February 28th, 2015 at 6:52 PM ^
I went yesterday. Had 2008 Bell's Cherry Stout, 2005 Expedition Stout, Dark Horse BBA Plead the Fifth, Founders KBS, and many others. Went to Founders today and scored some CBS. I have problems.
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February 28th, 2015 at 6:54 PM ^
Those sound like the best problems ever.
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February 28th, 2015 at 7:25 PM ^
Pretty much. My liver hates me.
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February 28th, 2015 at 6:14 PM ^
12 year old. And ice. And a flat of ice cold Molsons.
What a sweet afternoon. Snow removal, bird feeder replenishment, some direct sun rays, a couple hundred golf swings, a handsie/blowsie from the wife, and now Happy Hour!
February 28th, 2015 at 6:53 PM ^
Having an oak aged wee heavy I brewed. Probably follow it up with a Bells Jupiter later.
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February 28th, 2015 at 6:57 PM ^
Local & German
Enjoying Griffin Claw's Raggedy Ass and Spaten Lager.
February 28th, 2015 at 7:08 PM ^
Bought a Delirium Tremens Belgian Ale, Clown Shoes Space Cake DIPA and mercury brewing Co. Imperial IPA.
February 28th, 2015 at 7:33 PM ^
stone IPA!
February 28th, 2015 at 7:34 PM ^
Found Dirty Bastard here in NoVa. Well worth the extra effort.
February 28th, 2015 at 7:54 PM ^
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February 28th, 2015 at 8:43 PM ^
Go to hell, LeBron.
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February 28th, 2015 at 8:31 PM ^
a bit after a hopslam. I honestly don't know what all the fuss is about. Particularly when I had to pay $7.50 for a tall. I'll say this, Bell's are masters of artificially manufacturing demand.
My friend Matt is Bells marketing director. I can tell you the demand is real. Guarantee there will be a thread on this blog celebrating Oberon day.
February 28th, 2015 at 8:43 PM ^
We've got a 6-pack of Zombie Dust and a 6-pack of Hopslam. Inglourious Basterds is on. Just kicking back right now.
February 28th, 2015 at 9:47 PM ^
Drinking a 2009 Bourbon County. Not sure what's next.
February 28th, 2015 at 9:57 PM ^
Tequila!
Hofbräu Original at the Sonnenalp in Vail