Friday beer thread...

**Al_4_State** · 05-01-2009, 12:00 PM

I think it's in the best interest of the site if we have a weekly beer thread.

Anyhow, what's everyone drinking lately? I have finals starting monday, so I'm not imbibing much, but having a couple cold ones before bed gets me through these long days of acting like I'm studying, while wasting time on CF. I picked up the Flying Dog Canis Major mix pack at Hy-Vee on Mills Civic last night. Tried the Imperial Porter (9.2% ABV) and the Horn Dog Barley Wine (10.2% ABV) and enjoyed both. Have to give the edge to the Porter though. Although it isn't a "summer" beer by any stretch of the imagination, it was pretty tasty. Lot's of dark chocolate/espresso flavors, with a warming sensation due to the high alcohol content. Tonight/this afternoon will bring me to the Double Dog IPA (which I've had before and enjoy) and the Kerberos Tripel, which I haven't had yet.

**DaddyMac** · 05-01-2009, 12:02 PM

I had a Blue Moon after biking Wednesday night. But only because the Amber Boch keg was out.

Tasty.....

And I had a Boulevard Wheat at the I-Cubs last Friday - only because the Cub Club doesn't have Amber Boch on tap.

(I don't experiment much with beer)

**cstrunk** · 05-01-2009, 12:03 PM

Bell's Amber Ale.

Pretty good stuff.

**clintr** · 05-01-2009, 12:10 PM

Been working on sample packs from Tommyknocker and Pyramid Brewing Companys. Good stuff outta both.

**Al_4_State** · 05-01-2009, 12:10 PM

Originally Posted by cstrunk

Bell's Amber Ale.

Pretty good stuff.

Bell's is awesome. I like pretty much everything I've had of theirs...

**jrastrel** · 05-01-2009, 12:12 PM

Boddingtons Pub Ale

It's an English bitter ale that is really smooth and creamy.

**cyfanatic** · 05-01-2009, 12:13 PM

Anyone ever tried this: Weihenstephaner Hefeweissbier? Tried it in KC a few months ago and loved it! It is a bit expensive though...

http://beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/252/731/

**Wallruss64** · 05-01-2009, 12:15 PM

Tonight is gonna be gross beer night. Im gonna try to get through the 2 six packs of olde main that i bought earlier this week, which is some of the worst stuff ive ever had, and then hit the rest of the "new" old style case i bought last week. Not looking forward to tomorrow morning.

**scubapohl1** · 05-01-2009, 12:15 PM

Are You Worthy?

I just finished prepping my boat for a weekend on the water and just popped the cap on my first Arrogant Bastard! Great beer but not for everyone!

**jumbopackage** · 05-01-2009, 12:15 PM

I've been sticking to homebrew lately. I have to get some bitter drank before it comes time to keg my latest APA.

The wife picked up the canis major pack as well the other day. I liked all of it, really. The Gonzo is very solid.

**Wallruss64** · 05-01-2009, 12:16 PM

Originally Posted by jrastrel

Boddingtons Pub Ale

It's an English bitter ale that is really smooth and creamy.

I had this stuff for the first time last weekend at a beer tasting. I really liked it but I don't think I could drink too many of them.

**MoreCowbell** · 05-01-2009, 12:16 PM

The hub picked up a few things from John's Grocery in IC last weekend, one being the Ommegang bottle-conditioned ale. That was darn tasty.

My favorite by far is the Left Hand Milk Stout. I had a Samuel Smith Oatmeal Stout last weekend, too. I hadn't had one of those since People's closing party.

**CyDude16** · 05-01-2009, 12:17 PM

I'll be getting a 12-pack of landshark tonight to relax before finals.

**clintr** · 05-01-2009, 12:19 PM

Southren Tier's wheat was also consumed by me recently. Very good, light wheat with hops that reminded me of a pale ale. Interesting, but effective mix.