Craft Beer Drinkers Unite!!

darkcloud · 11-22-2009, 10:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Peanuto

Love Dogfish Head. Usually go to the bar in Rehoboth a few times a year. They have great food.

Jealous!!

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Originally Posted by ejheverest

Dogfish Head 90 Minute-
Dogfish Head 60 Minute
Kennebunkport Blueberry Ale
Shipyard Blueberry Ale
Shipyard Pumpkin Head Ale
Magic Hat 9

No DFH Raison D' Etre? Great stuff right there.

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Originally Posted by Citizen Z

Most of DFH is too boutique to be enjoyable except to super douchey East coast beer snob types. That said, 90 IPA truely is win. Rogue seems to be full of win as well, especially their Oatmeal Chocolate Stout and their Brown Hazelnut Nectar. Stone makes some pretty damn big beers as well, but they all tend to be too much for me, beyond the first 12oz or so. I guess I'm truly not worthy.

Maybe cuz I'm in Cleveland I don't see that stigma with DFH, let alone not many people know about them.

You're right about Stone. I can handle them, although a little too well as I can drink 2-3 of the big boys plus others. Just don't puke after drinking Arrogant Bastard. It burns and comes up black

Great Lakes Brewing Christmas Ale and a couple others in their lineup
Victory Brewing Golden Monkey
Unibraugh
Stone
DFH

kartracer · 11-22-2009, 09:21 PM

Homebrewer chiming in, although I haven't brewed in about 3 years.

Around the Bawlmore area, DuClaw is very good. But of course it depends what you like. Regionally, we get Dogfish Head, Clipper City, most of the Brooklyn offerings (Black Chocolate Stout is to die for, but is getting pricey.) Down Harford Road inside the Baltimore Beltway about 2 miles on the right is a beer bar called Racer's that always has an excellent selection, especially now that the holiday beers are out.

Too many others to name - it's all good.

BK · 11-22-2009, 10:18 PM

Rogue Dead Guy ale is very good for something you can buy at the grocery store. One of my favorites. But Old Rasputin is my all time favorite. Try it if you get a chance.

They don't sell Pliny the Elder around here.

nevin · 11-23-2009, 08:20 AM

Hey penuto, next time your in Rehoboth shoot down to Agave in lewes. I have a decent selection of beer for being a tequila bar!

I really like Number 9 on draft...Delirium Tremens is really good as well, it's unfiltered though which i'm not a fan of. I like wheat and wheat style beers best. Rose d' Hibiscus is another great one but 2 is enough or your gonna get a head ache.

On the subject of Rouge, they make a chipotle ale that everyone seems to love, i'm not that into it though.

Citizen Z · 11-23-2009, 09:54 AM

Just tried Dazed and Infused on tap at a local place. Its good, has a plesant hopiness, not really big or thick but a good pale ale with plenty of complexity. Let it warm up a few degrees before drinking since they tend to serve it ice cold.

DrockNJ · 11-30-2009, 11:13 AM

Headed into Brooklyn this weekend and stopped by the Brooklyn brewery to go to their bar. Man was it good. All there stuff on tap nice and fresh. I definitely recommend stopping by.

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Wonka · 11-30-2009, 09:38 PM

A few of my favorite breweries would be:

Stone (there are so many great options)
Troegs (took the brewery tour...good guys)
Rogue (stayed at the Bed and Beer in Newport during the '07 Oregon Brewer's Festival)
Victory (the new Yakima Twilight is great)
St. Bernardus (Abt 12 is simply excellent)
Bell's (Two Hearted Ale is top notch)
J.W. Lees (the vintage Harvest Ales are excellent)
Dogfish Head (Palo Santo Marron and any "Minute" of IPA are great...Sam C is a great beer guy)
Bear Republic (Racer 5 is on tap in the living room)
Hair of the Dog (small place...big beers)
Three Floyds (Gumballhead...oh yes)
Great Divide (one of a few great CO breweries)
North Coast (Rasputin is a big favorite)

Speaking of the Elder, give props to the Younger as well. Wow. Good stuff.

Citizen Z · 11-30-2009, 10:35 PM

Just enjoyed a Yeti Imperial Stout by the Great Divide Brewing Company. Amazing.

BK · 11-30-2009, 10:46 PM

Wonka - you're in MD. Where are you finding Pliny the Elder/Younger? Are there local places that stock it? Am I just not looking hard enough? Do you have to order it on the Internet? I've never had it, but it's all the rage on Beer Advocate, so I want to try it.

Wonka · 12-01-2009, 09:17 AM

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Originally Posted by BK

Wonka - you're in MD. Where are you finding Pliny the Elder/Younger? Are there local places that stock it? Am I just not looking hard enough? Do you have to order it on the Internet? I've never had it, but it's all the rage on Beer Advocate, so I want to try it.

I had it at the '07 Oregon Brewer's Festival but I'd ask the bar manager at places like RFD and Max's (Baltimore) if they have plans to acquire a sixtel of Pliny. Once in a while, you may get lucky.

wakeboarder109 · 12-01-2009, 12:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Citizen Z

Just tried Dazed and Infused on tap at a local place. Its good, has a plesant hopiness, not really big or thick but a good pale ale with plenty of complexity. Let it warm up a few degrees before drinking since they tend to serve it ice cold.

I got some of this last month and I'd completely agree. Unique but still good.

Derek Zoolander · 12-01-2009, 02:05 PM

DFH, Harpoon, Magic Hat, Stone
Troegs is ok. They have 1 or 2 decent brews.

spectrumphoto · 12-02-2009, 03:40 AM

The Celebrator...

Nothing better...Need I say more

SteveMD · 12-02-2009, 04:34 AM

I live a mile from the original Du Claws and have never been overly impressed with their beers.

Their Venom is the 'IPA that every brew pub makes' and is the only one I can drink with the exception of their 2 Barley Wines (The Bishop and Ressurection??).

I know they have been through several brewmasters in their 10 year existance but the beer is on the whole, mediocre at best.

Current fave beer is anything by the Oskar Blues Brewery namely Dales Pale Ale, Old Chub, Gordon or Ten Fidy.

Good stuff.

SteveMD · 12-02-2009, 04:35 AM

Oh...and Sierra Nevada Celebration.

I have some 1999 that I haven't drank yet. Waiting for Christmas morning.

Lagger1 · 12-02-2009, 11:21 AM

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Originally Posted by BK

Rogue Dead Guy ale is very good for something you can buy at the grocery store. One of my favorites. But Old Rasputin is my all time favorite. Try it if you get a chance.

They don't sell Pliny the Elder around here.

You should try Old Rasputin 12, aged 9 months in 12 year old bourbon barrels. The shiz...

Lagger1 · 12-02-2009, 11:24 AM

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Originally Posted by SteveMD

Oh...and Sierra Nevada Celebration.

I have some 1999 that I haven't drank yet. Waiting for Christmas morning.

Nice, xmas morning, good call

Also try they new Estate Harvest (wet hop style) mm..mmm..good

Neurorad · 12-02-2009, 11:57 AM

I've been cellering Christmas beers for ~10 years, mostly Anchor and Sierra Nevada. Many barleywine ales in the closet too.

Found a couple magnums of 2009 Anchor Christmas near Baltimore last weekend- mailing them home, out of state. I haven't seen Anchor Christmas in my area the last several years.

If in Baltimore - buy your beer at Wells Liquors, just south of Towson. AWESOME selection. Worth the drive.

Dogfish Head 90 and 120 too hoppy. I like IPAs, but they're over the top.

Stone Pale and Full Sail Pale Ale are my favorites, with the usual 1-2 darker, heavy beers each evening. Can't drink more than 1 or 2 heavy beers without falling asleep.

Harpoon Winter Warmer is a good one. Sam Smith's Christmas beer is wonderful.

I haven't seen any Bert Grant's beers in a while, but their porter is 'perfect'.

I really like a good porter or chocolate stout.

LiquidSolutions.com is a beer distributor in Oregon that will mail cases of beer to you - ones that you can't get locally. $40 shipping/case, for me. I've bought a couple cases from them, no problems.

Dark Horse is another good brewery. Fat Tire has a good seasonal light beer - 'Skinny Dip' - good 'session' beer for long days of drinking, e.g. music festivals.

11-22-2009, 09:21 PM	#24
kartracer Second Lieutenant 15 Rep 202 Posts Drives: 2010 335i coupe, 2017 M240ix Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Eldersburg, MD iTrader: (0)	Homebrewer chiming in, although I haven't brewed in about 3 years. Around the Bawlmore area, DuClaw is very good. But of course it depends what you like. Regionally, we get Dogfish Head, Clipper City, most of the Brooklyn offerings (Black Chocolate Stout is to die for, but is getting pricey.) Down Harford Road inside the Baltimore Beltway about 2 miles on the right is a beer bar called Racer's that always has an excellent selection, especially now that the holiday beers are out. Too many others to name - it's all good.
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BK Smiling politely 176 Rep 7,931 Posts Drives: 330i Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Washington DC iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 330i [9.00]	Rogue Dead Guy ale is very good for something you can buy at the grocery store. One of my favorites. But Old Rasputin is my all time favorite. Try it if you get a chance. They don't sell Pliny the Elder around here. Attached Images __________________ E90 330i Black Sapphire 6MT \| 991.1 C4 Platinum Silver 7MT
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11-23-2009, 08:20 AM	#26
nevin First Lieutenant 70 Rep 339 Posts Drives: AA Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: DELAWARE iTrader: (5)	Hey penuto, next time your in Rehoboth shoot down to Agave in lewes. I have a decent selection of beer for being a tequila bar! I really like Number 9 on draft...Delirium Tremens is really good as well, it's unfiltered though which i'm not a fan of. I like wheat and wheat style beers best. Rose d' Hibiscus is another great one but 2 is enough or your gonna get a head ache. On the subject of Rouge, they make a chipotle ale that everyone seems to love, i'm not that into it though.
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Citizen Z Alpine Master 115 Rep 1,310 Posts Drives: '08 135i AW Sport Join Date: May 2008 Location: Kansas iTrader: (1)	Just tried Dazed and Infused on tap at a local place. Its good, has a plesant hopiness, not really big or thick but a good pale ale with plenty of complexity. Let it warm up a few degrees before drinking since they tend to serve it ice cold. __________________ Alpine White with Taupe Leather 135i, Sports Package, Heated Seats, Comfort Access, iPod Adapter Fastness: http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=252727
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DrockNJ New Member 132 Rep 8 Posts Drives: 2006 325i Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Dirty Jersey iTrader: (0)	Headed into Brooklyn this weekend and stopped by the Brooklyn brewery to go to their bar. Man was it good. All there stuff on tap nice and fresh. I definitely recommend stopping by. http://img215.imageshack.us/img215/1663/49107095.jpg
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Wonka Racer 5 48 Rep 823 Posts Drives: '09 E92 335i xDrive M Sport Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: MD iTrader: (3) Garage List 2009 (7/21/09 build ... [8.16]	A few of my favorite breweries would be: Stone (there are so many great options) Troegs (took the brewery tour...good guys) Rogue (stayed at the Bed and Beer in Newport during the '07 Oregon Brewer's Festival) Victory (the new Yakima Twilight is great) St. Bernardus (Abt 12 is simply excellent) Bell's (Two Hearted Ale is top notch) J.W. Lees (the vintage Harvest Ales are excellent) Dogfish Head (Palo Santo Marron and any "Minute" of IPA are great...Sam C is a great beer guy) Bear Republic (Racer 5 is on tap in the living room) Hair of the Dog (small place...big beers) Three Floyds (Gumballhead...oh yes) Great Divide (one of a few great CO breweries) North Coast (Rasputin is a big favorite) Speaking of the Elder, give props to the Younger as well. Wow. Good stuff. __________________ Hunt Valley Horsepower Photo Timeline - August '09 to August '13
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Citizen Z Alpine Master 115 Rep 1,310 Posts Drives: '08 135i AW Sport Join Date: May 2008 Location: Kansas iTrader: (1)	Just enjoyed a Yeti Imperial Stout by the Great Divide Brewing Company. Amazing. __________________ Alpine White with Taupe Leather 135i, Sports Package, Heated Seats, Comfort Access, iPod Adapter Fastness: http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=252727
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11-30-2009, 10:46 PM	#31
BK Smiling politely 176 Rep 7,931 Posts Drives: 330i Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Washington DC iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 330i [9.00]	Wonka - you're in MD. Where are you finding Pliny the Elder/Younger? Are there local places that stock it? Am I just not looking hard enough? Do you have to order it on the Internet? I've never had it, but it's all the rage on Beer Advocate, so I want to try it. __________________ E90 330i Black Sapphire 6MT \| 991.1 C4 Platinum Silver 7MT
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12-01-2009, 02:05 PM	#34
Derek Zoolander Banned 97 Rep 1,873 Posts Drives: 09 E90 M-Sport Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Nashua, NH iTrader: (0)	DFH, Harpoon, Magic Hat, Stone Troegs is ok. They have 1 or 2 decent brews.
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spectrumphoto Just another peanut in the Turd! 94 Rep 598 Posts Drives: g16M850;f30M550;f80M3-ED;e90M3 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Hollywierd, SoCal iTrader: (2)	The Celebrator... Nothing better...Need I say more
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SteveMD Colonel 201 Rep 2,485 Posts Drives: 2016 F10 535i MSport Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Raventown! iTrader: (3)	I live a mile from the original Du Claws and have never been overly impressed with their beers. Their Venom is the 'IPA that every brew pub makes' and is the only one I can drink with the exception of their 2 Barley Wines (The Bishop and Ressurection??). I know they have been through several brewmasters in their 10 year existance but the beer is on the whole, mediocre at best. Current fave beer is anything by the Oskar Blues Brewery namely Dales Pale Ale, Old Chub, Gordon or Ten Fidy. Good stuff. __________________ 2006 E90 330i (retired) 2009 E90 335i (retired) 2012 E70 X5 50i M Sport (retired) 2016 F10 535i M Sport
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SteveMD Colonel 201 Rep 2,485 Posts Drives: 2016 F10 535i MSport Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Raventown! iTrader: (3)	Oh...and Sierra Nevada Celebration. I have some 1999 that I haven't drank yet. Waiting for Christmas morning. __________________ 2006 E90 330i (retired) 2009 E90 335i (retired) 2012 E70 X5 50i M Sport (retired) 2016 F10 535i M Sport
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12-02-2009, 11:57 AM	#40
Neurorad Major 89 Rep 1,224 Posts Drives: 2017 340xi Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Location, Location iTrader: (0)	I've been cellering Christmas beers for ~10 years, mostly Anchor and Sierra Nevada. Many barleywine ales in the closet too. Found a couple magnums of 2009 Anchor Christmas near Baltimore last weekend- mailing them home, out of state. I haven't seen Anchor Christmas in my area the last several years. If in Baltimore - buy your beer at Wells Liquors, just south of Towson. AWESOME selection. Worth the drive. Dogfish Head 90 and 120 too hoppy. I like IPAs, but they're over the top. Stone Pale and Full Sail Pale Ale are my favorites, with the usual 1-2 darker, heavy beers each evening. Can't drink more than 1 or 2 heavy beers without falling asleep. Harpoon Winter Warmer is a good one. Sam Smith's Christmas beer is wonderful. I haven't seen any Bert Grant's beers in a while, but their porter is 'perfect'. I really like a good porter or chocolate stout. LiquidSolutions.com is a beer distributor in Oregon that will mail cases of beer to you - ones that you can't get locally. $40 shipping/case, for me. I've bought a couple cases from them, no problems. Dark Horse is another good brewery. Fat Tire has a good seasonal light beer - 'Skinny Dip' - good 'session' beer for long days of drinking, e.g. music festivals.
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