3arl Posted June 8, 2014 Share Posted June 8, 2014 Weekly Recap: New Belgium - Tip 19 Taylor Shellfish Farms Oyster Stout New Belgium - La Folie 2014 Deschutes - River Ale Justice Brewing - Sweet and Sour Justice Brewing - 13 Questions Pale Whitewall Brewing - Oxymoron Black IPA Skookum Brewing - Breakfast of Crows Dogfish Head - Namaste Off Color - Rats in the Ashes Worthy Brewing - Eruption Imperial Red Speakeasy Ales - Big Daddy IPA Uncommon Brewing - Bacon Brown Ale Brickyard Brewing - Brickyard IPA Almanac Beer Co - Golden Gate Gose Amnesia Brewing - ESB Old Schoolhouse - Ruud Awakening IPA Orlison Brewing - Pilsner 37 La Folie 2014 and Rats in the Ashes were probably my favorites of the bunch. The Almanac Gose was great of course, but I won't count that since i've had it a few times already. La Folie is so good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atticus Posted June 8, 2014 Share Posted June 8, 2014 Thanks, man. I'll look into it. Find a homebrew shop that does hands on classes. My local shop does it and it sounds like a great way to test the waters without making a huge monetary commitment. The class is like $75 and you use all of their equipment to make a beer which they then ferment on-site for you and you come back in like two - three weeks to bottle. Great way to learn the process and get comfortable figuring out if it's for you without spending hundreds and hundreds on equipment (which you will have to do if you want to get more serious). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atticus Posted June 9, 2014 Share Posted June 9, 2014 Had the Dogfish Head Namaste on Friday. Wit with orange peel, lemongrass, and coriander. Pretty good stuff. I'm excited. I'm imitating a local brewery called 3 taverns with a beer called white hops. It's the perfect summer beer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
radiatorhums Posted June 9, 2014 Share Posted June 9, 2014 What's the startup cost to brewing your own beer? What all is needed? #curious I'd recommend what atticus or michaelmanfredi suggested to start. If you want to hop into setup to do extract brewing, you're probably looking at $100-150. All grain will be even more. It's not really an inexpensive hobby to start out with, but I think it starts to pay for itself if you brew enough. Anyway, I'd recommend trying it out before committing too much money to it. It's a very rewarding hobby, but it's not for everyone. If you do get really interested, I'd recommend homebrewtalk.com and http://www.howtobrew.com/intro.html Both are treasure troves of information. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cartoongraveyard Posted June 11, 2014 Share Posted June 11, 2014 I'm getting married in July and want to get my groomsmen an etched pint glass and a different growler for each. Two of the guys are like me, into beer but not like obsession style. One guy is a true snob, I know he loves imperials, some stout and some barley wine brew. What suggestions do you guys have based on that? I live in cleveland too, so I have to be able to find this locally somewhere! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sugar Shane Posted June 11, 2014 Share Posted June 11, 2014 My parents got me an etched pilsner glass from thingsremembered.com for my college graduation. It's pretty solid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3arl Posted June 12, 2014 Share Posted June 12, 2014 So Hansen has a beer, and........ it's called Mmmhops. http://www.mmmhops.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
radiatorhums Posted June 12, 2014 Share Posted June 12, 2014 Split a six pack of Victory's Prima Pils a few days ago. Slightly hoppy pilsner, really damn good. I would have liked it to be a little more crisp, but overall a good beer. Got a kolsch fermenting away right now, can't wait until it's ready to drink. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stranaspank Posted June 14, 2014 Share Posted June 14, 2014 I spent $20 on a four pack of Founders Devil Dance. Tell me it's worth it. 12%, so it'll do the job regardless. stillalivetui and Sugar Shane 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sugar Shane Posted June 15, 2014 Share Posted June 15, 2014 I spent $20 on a four pack of Founders Devil Dance. Tell me it's worth it. 12%, so it'll do the job regardless. So good. Had it during beer week. One of my favorite Founders beers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cartoongraveyard Posted June 15, 2014 Share Posted June 15, 2014 Having a couple Founders Breakfast Stouts tonight. My best friend is a huge Devils Dance proponent! Still have never tried it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
radiatorhums Posted June 15, 2014 Share Posted June 15, 2014 Going back home for a few days for some family things, being able to drink some MT beer is going to make things much easier. As much as I dislike that state, they've got a really strong small microbrewery scene. My mom informed me that I'm going straight from the airport to fill growlers, can't think of a better destination. Sugar Shane 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SmikeX13 Posted June 16, 2014 Share Posted June 16, 2014 I spent $20 on a four pack of Founders Devil Dance. Tell me it's worth it. 12%, so it'll do the job regardless.I bought a bottle of it at their brewery on Thursday. Haven't tried it yet but am looking forward to it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mitchard Posted June 16, 2014 Share Posted June 16, 2014 Weekend brews: Beer Valley - Heavy Sugars Braggot Ninkasi - HBC-366 Ninkasi - Nuptiale Cream Ale Ninkasi - Wünderbier New Belgium - La Folie Sierra Nevada - Summerfest Port Brewing - Summer Pale Ale Sam Adams - Roggen Wolf Widmer - Double MAC Redhook - Fat Chance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mitchard Posted June 19, 2014 Share Posted June 19, 2014 Grabbed these last night. The Sweet and Sour is great. I can't resist buying one when I see it. Haven't tried Oswald or Hellhound yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
radiatorhums Posted June 21, 2014 Share Posted June 21, 2014 Split a 6 pack of Lagunitas Undercover Investigation Shutdown Ale with the lady a few nights ago. Didn't realize it was 9.7% when I bought it and wouldn't have guessed that by the flavor. It's a little sweeter than I prefer and probably wouldn't drink more than one in a sitting, but all around a really solid beer. Plus, it has an entertaining story behind it. We also split an Elysian Dayglow IPA. It wasn't a bad beer by any means, just nothing too special. The label art is the best part of the beer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3arl Posted June 21, 2014 Share Posted June 21, 2014 We also split an Elysian Dayglow IPA. It wasn't a bad beer by any means, just nothing too special. The label art is the best part of the beer. I'm going to have to get that just for the label. And for the beer inside of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atticus Posted June 21, 2014 Share Posted June 21, 2014 Had a bomber of Westbrook's anniversary ale, Mexican Chocolate Cake Stout. So incredible. Vanilla bean, Dark Chocolate, Chili pepper, cinnamon. Too too good. Plus like 10.3% so you only need one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mitchard Posted June 21, 2014 Share Posted June 21, 2014 We also split an Elysian Dayglow IPA. It wasn't a bad beer by any means, just nothing too special. The label art is the best part of the beer. The Co-op in Everett just got a bunch of this. Almost bought it based off the artwork alone, but went with the Justice sours instead. I'm not too torn up about that decision. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
radiatorhums Posted June 22, 2014 Share Posted June 22, 2014 The Co-op in Everett just got a bunch of this. Almost bought it based off the artwork alone, but went with the Justice sours instead. I'm not too torn up about that decision. I think you made the right call there. Plus, Elysian's stuff seems to stick around for a while. I'd be surprised if you never saw it again. Are any of you Seattle area guys or gals going to the Seattle International Beerfest this year? I'm going to try and take at least one of the days off for it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mitchard Posted June 22, 2014 Share Posted June 22, 2014 I'd love to, but i'll be out of the country that week. Probably going to end up missing this as well: http://washingtonbeer.com/everett-craft-beer-festival/ Is there anything else coming up in September? Probably going to the Fremont Oktoberfest again. Had a good time last year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3arl Posted June 22, 2014 Share Posted June 22, 2014 I haven't looked into beerfests since I've gotten here. But I'll probably try and check out as many as I can. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
radiatorhums Posted June 22, 2014 Share Posted June 22, 2014 Is there anything else coming up in September? Probably going to the Fremont Oktoberfest again. Had a good time last year. I always seem to miss everything, but Seattle International. I want to try and catch Oktoberfest and Hop Scotch this year, both of sound like a blast. I haven't looked into beerfests since I've gotten here. But I'll probably try and check out as many as I can. http://www.washingtonbeerblog.com/washington-beer-events/ should help you find some beer related things to check out. There doesn't seem to be any shortage of them! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaedong Posted June 23, 2014 Share Posted June 23, 2014 I spent $20 on a four pack of Founders Devil Dance. Tell me it's worth it. 12%, so it'll do the job regardless. i loved it but it didn't taste much like an IPA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stranaspank Posted June 23, 2014 Share Posted June 23, 2014 I'm happy with it. Grabbed a pair of Enjoy By 7/4/14. Gonna wait til the last day to drink those, cause 'Merica. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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