Craft Beers / Microbrews: What Are You Drinking?

[Young Gotti]

I'm a stout and porter guy. Pumpking is awesome but I look forward to Warlock all year. In fact, other than their Creme Brulee stout, all of Southern Tier's stouts are top notch.

And I've had two carrot cake beers. CCC was amazing. The other wasn't very good. I believe it was Stone's.

Our local shop has warlock available all year, they have most of the southern tier all year round but I'm not a fan of their stuff, their salted caramel was a let down imo.....my buddy and his father used to stock up on cases of pumpking every October but now we can always get it but I don't care for it

 

[Martyfnemec]

Our local shop has warlock available all year, they have most of the southern tier all year round but I'm not a fan of their stuff, their salted caramel was a let down imo.....my buddy and his father used to stock up on cases of pumpking every October but now we can always get it but I don't care for it

I didn't even know they made a Salted Caramel beer. I've been out of the game a while, I guess. Maybe I'll try to find it. I really didn't like that Creme Brulee one, though. Way too artificial. I enjoy all styles of beer except for some of the really hopped IPAs. I just roll with the punches, especially since the seasonal stouts only come out in the cold months.

 

[Young Gotti]

I didn't even know they made a Salted Caramel beer. I've been out of the game a while, I guess. Maybe I'll try to find it. I really didn't like that Creme Brulee one, though. Way too artificial. I enjoy all styles of beer except for some of the really hopped IPAs. I just roll with the punches, especially since the seasonal stouts only come out in the cold months.

haha yeah I've heard not so good things about the crème brulee, the salted caramel wasn't good either, I think they are sort of in the same mold

yeah I don't do ipa's at all, anything that has a slight hint of a hippie flavor...not for me

 

[jswain34]

The Great Lakes Oktoberfest is a little better, IMO.

Cant agree more. I was really impressed with it. I was disappointed with Sierra Nevada's. My second favorite so far has been Hacker-Pschorr's. Fruhauf Marzën from Pollyana Brewing was also really good.

 

[SFreed]

Cant agree more. I was really impressed with it. I was disappointed with Sierra Nevada's. My second favorite so far has been Hacker-Pschorr's. Fruhauf Marzën from Pollyana Brewing was also really good.

Picked up some 2017 Sierra Nevada last night and you're correct. Not bad, but nothing stellar about it.

 

[jgntyce]

A co worker of mine recommended Star Dust IPA. Has anyone tried it?

 

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A co worker of mine recommended Star Dust IPA. Has anyone tried it?

Can't help you with that one.

 

[SFreed]

It's not a marzen Oktoberfest, but still an interesting seasonal.

 

[Darkhorse192]

this stuff is amazing

 

[Darkhorse192]

A co worker of mine recommended Star Dust IPA. Has anyone tried it?

had it last night, it was okay, pretty hoppy, I like a lighter / fruitier taste, I certainly don't think you would dislike it though and worth a try for sure.

 

[jgntyce]

had it last night, it was okay, pretty hoppy, I like a lighter / fruitier taste, I certainly don't think you would dislike it though and worth a try for sure.

So what would would you recommend for a lighter and fruitier taste?

 

[SFreed]

I'm working my way through as many Oktoberfest beers as I can.




Not bad. I'd say it's number 4 so far.

 

[SFreed]

So what would would you recommend for a lighter and fruitier taste?

I'm not a huge IPA guy, but I thought Ballast Point Grapefruit Sculpin was pretty good.

 

[jtmass]

IPA fan checking in (Recently quit drinking).

 

[wasme]

I'm not a huge IPA guy, but I thought Ballast Point Grapefruit Sculpin was pretty good.

I really like that one as well.

(but I am a huge ipa / dipa guy) lol

 

[wasme]

IPA fan checking in (Recently quit drinking).

Cheers... I recently cut back...

 

[p5sky]

Cheers... I recently cut back...

Losers

 

[SFreed]

Losers

Unfortunately I think I'm picking up their slack.

 

[SFreed]

Left Hand Brewing. The search for the best marzen Oktoberfest continues.

 

[TheMyth]

A co worker of mine recommended Star Dust IPA. Has anyone tried it?

It's ok, nothing to write home about...

 

[TheMyth]

Left Hand Brewing. The search for the best marzen Oktoberfest continues.

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Enjoying a Left Hand beer while using your right hand... priceless!

 

[TheMyth]

My lineup tonight...

 

[SFreed]

Bells Oktoberfest. Surprisingly, not that good. Kind of a funky aftertaste.

 

[Young Gotti]

Bells Oktoberfest. Surprisingly, not that good. Kind of a funky aftertaste.

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I liked it...but it wasnt the best octoberfest by any stretch

 

[SFreed]

I liked it...but it wasnt the best octoberfest by any stretch

Yeah, it's not horrible. A little better than the Sierra Nevada 2017, but far from the best.

 

[wasme]

Losers

Unfortunately I think I'm picking up their slack.

Well by cutting back I am 'trying' not to drink Monday to Thursday... Friday/Sat/Sunday are a free for all haha

 

[wasme]

My lineup tonight...

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What is the HOP Revolver IPA now? The one I had was Mosiac...

Curious about Ghost Hammer???

 

[Bcon]

Any IPA I'm down with!!!!!

 

[TheMyth]

What is the HOP Revolver IPA now? The one I had was Mosiac...

Curious about Ghost Hammer???

The Hop Revolver was Ella, its good but I think I like Mosaic better. Ghost Hammer was pretty good, nice and smooth hoppy taste without a lot of bitterness!

 

[SFreed]

Enough with the IPA talk!

 

[DonutGains89]

Big fan of the Cheboygan Michigan blood orange honey brew. Due to I am from Michigan and my family cottage is located near Cheboygan I am a big fan of this beer. Its more of a wheat craft beer not too sweet, not too bitter its fantastic and one of my favorites I do recommend.

 

[SFreed]

Big fan of the Cheboygan Michigan blood orange honey brew. Due to I am from Michigan and my family cottage is located near Cheboygan I am a big fan of this beer. Its more of a wheat craft beer not too sweet, not too bitter its fantastic and one of my favorites I do recommend.

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Looks good! How strong is the orange flavor?

 

[Mowglisml]

 

[p5sky]

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Always a fan favorite

 

[Mowglisml]

 

[TheMyth]

 

[SFreed]

TheMyth you drank bong water when you were in college, didn't you.

 

[TheMyth]

Nope, never had a sip of alcohol till I was 23! This is done premium beer right here, ridiculous good!! Only problem is it's a one time release... may need to send my wife in to snag 1 more 4 pack for me since they limit how many you can buy!

 

[jswain34]

Had Old Style's Oktoberfest today...Id like a second opinion on it but i think it was about as bad as youd expect. Tasted like an old style mixed with a malt liquor.

 

[LeviRamirez25]

I love how craft beer is becoming much more popular now. It seems like every year there are hundreds of new brewers opening for business in every country. So many great new beers to try! I like darker beers. Ports and stouts. The darker the better!

 

[jswain34]

Fellas, I had Dogfish Head Oak-Aged Vanilla World Wide Stout on Saturday and omfg it was phenomenal. 10oz of pure 18% abv deliciousness. I was with some buddies who i let have a sip and they ended up getting a glass of they're own. And on their own accord, they "aren't stout fans".

 

[Wimsicle]

Not bad, more of a sour, tart, fruity beer. Was pretty delicious if you're into this kind of beer though. Blackberry ale by ballast.

Found it in my mother's fridge visiting her last weekend, ha.

 

[SFreed]

Fellas, I had Dogfish Head Oak-Aged Vanilla World Wide Stout on Saturday and omfg it was phenomenal. 10oz of pure 18% abv deliciousness. I was with some buddies who i let have a sip and they ended up getting a glass of they're own. And on their own accord, they "aren't stout fans".

Been on the lookout, but haven't lucked into any yet here in the sticks. Dat abv though!!

 

[p5sky]

Fellas, I had Dogfish Head Oak-Aged Vanilla World Wide Stout on Saturday and omfg it was phenomenal. 10oz of pure 18% abv deliciousness. I was with some buddies who i let have a sip and they ended up getting a glass of they're own. And on their own accord, they "aren't stout fans".

I always grab barrel aged stouts, it is dessert!

 

[SFreed]

Next up on the Marzen parade......




Not bad. I'd say a solid #5 so far.

 

[SFreed]

Fellas, I had Dogfish Head Oak-Aged Vanilla World Wide Stout on Saturday and omfg it was phenomenal. 10oz of pure 18% abv deliciousness. I was with some buddies who i let have a sip and they ended up getting a glass of they're own. And on their own accord, they "aren't stout fans".

Stopped by the liquor store after the gym today and almost picked some up. But at $35 a 4 pack I just couldn't do it. My birthday is in a few weeks and maybe I'll get myself some then. Maybe.

 

[SFreed]

Another non-Marzen Fest beer. Not bad, but not as good as the Deschutes Hopzeit, if I'm going for a hoppier beer.

 

[Martyfnemec]

Both interesting in their own right. Of course I had to drink the Coffee Pumking in my Pumking goblet. You can't see, but it says "Long Live the King."

 

[wasme]

Another non-Marzen Fest beer. Not bad, but not as good as the Deschutes Hopzeit, if I'm going for a hoppier beer.


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When I was in Florida last year, got my hands on Surly Todd the Axeman and Furious IPA... both were great ...

 

[TheMyth]