What are you drinking on this Friday?

I've found that it works pretty well in the few times I've used it.  I definitely felt alert at a level where I wasn't dragging nor felt like I was hopped up on caffeine.  I felt..."normal" -- if that makes sense.

However, I wouldn't recommend mixing it with what had to have been about 15 beers.  Actually, I wouldn't recommend drinking 15 beers, period.  Unless you have to, in which case, I say drink up.

Maybe I'm alone but the first time I tried it, I sweat my ass off.  Granted I was driving a U-Haul from South Carolina to Michigan at the time -- so that may have had something to do with it.  Other than the sweat factor, I thought it worked fairly well.

I agree - drinkable for sure but I think it's better for a winter style.  Out of the ones I tried, I always love Sam Adams but can't go wrong with Hofbrau. I also like Ichibod by New Holland -- that should be out soon.

Smashed Pumpkin Ale from Shipyard Brewing Co. is an absolute MUST for the fall.  I love it.

Do you work at Shorts?

A strong pale ale, light orange to copper in color somewhere between IPA and Pale Ale. It has a medium body and is well known for its hop profile. Exclusive hop variety is thorough and is the highlight of this ale. Quite pungent to the nose with a creamy spicy grapefruit, and light esters of toasted caramel.  When fused onto the tongue, hop oil resin and medium maltiness extrude maximum delight and fulfillment. A compliment to the fine establishment – Trattoria Stella in the Village Commons, Traverse City

i posted what's described on the short's site above but I love me IPAs and pale ales and that is one i really enjoyed

another i recently picked up (from kroger) was Great Lakes Brewery's Commodore Perry,      %7.5 stronger IPA. good blend of hops and strength, but not too "plain"