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Random but thought this was cool. 6 gulps for 12 ounces apparently 
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i'm in yo beerz, reading yo visaz
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i'm in yo beerz, reading yo visaz
And if you can also read the black sharpie I wrote on it, don't spend all 65c on one thing
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It's Parabola day in SD
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That photo alone has put me in the mood for a barrel-aged imperial stout. I'll let the next NTer choose which one I'm gonna crack open. Here are your options:
1. BCBS
2. Avery Tweak
3. KBS
4. Sunday Morning Stout
5. FiftyFifty Eclipse Elijah Craig 12 year (purple wax)
Choose wisely.
1. BCBS
2. Avery Tweak
3. KBS
4. Sunday Morning Stout
5. FiftyFifty Eclipse Elijah Craig 12 year (purple wax)
Choose wisely.
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As far as Portland goes, I went last year and going again this year at the end of the month.
Breweries
- Cascade
- Hair of the Dog
- The Commons
- Culmination
Taprooms
- APEX
- Bailey's
- Beermongers
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5050
Night night.
Good looks. Report back if you're checking out any more spots with this next trip.
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^ I'm going with 50/50 as well just because I still have mine and want to know how it is
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Do you guys ever 50/50 ipas?
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I recently began mixing coors light with ginger ale and a splash of orange juice.
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i had one a few weeks ago on my bday. it's good but i don't think it's worth the $30 at all. i still want to try the vanilla.^ I'm going with 50/50 as well just because I still have mine and want to know how it is
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Head Hunter, right? Interesting that you liked the fat head IPA. I compare that to my favorite local, highly hopped IPA. Maybe your taste buds are evolving? I believe awhile back you said you didnt like sculpin? I mean one doesnt have to like every IPA to say they like IPAs. But it may be time to revisit some of those earlier beers. If you like Two hearted and Head Hunter, I think you can pretty much like the whole realm of what IPAs are about imho.
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That's the realization I've come to as well. Yea, was not a fan of sculpin nor SA pale ale the first time I tried them. It's kinda weird/cool. I don't enjoy yuengling anymore.
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SNPA and even Torpedo (and I guess every regional or nationally distributed beer) can be iffy on a freshness front. That freshness translates directly to how the flavor of the beer is. No one complains about the lack of freshness of bud light for good reason (it probably gets sold in okay time, and there are no true hop characteristics). It's the same approach many look at the smaller breweries doing small batch releases of IPAs. Super fresh. It's within their distribution and care. They can handle quantities. The results pretty much show that those beers are top rated , not just because they are rare and hard to get, but because they are actually amazing.
I had Torpedo last night on draft and that felt as hoppy and lively as I have felt it in years (on scale with many locals). The bottles/cans (that may be 3 months old) do it no justice. Many IPAs turn into a malty sweet mess without the hops. I am left looking at bottled on dates or best by dates far too often for the likes of Stone, Lagunitas, New Belgium. I just end up buying local (which happen to be less than 2 weeks, let alone 2 months). I honestly feel the vast majority of the nation haven't had a truly fresh IPA before, but when they do, it' can change you. For the most part, I dont like taking chances on the larger IPAs anymore. 50-50 that I'll be disappointed? No thanks.
Most end up buying the grocery store six pack of ranger IPA, odell IPA, Lagunitas IPA, or Stone IPA (and when you're not so lucky on a freshness scale, you may find them rather old). But that may actually be what people prefer. America loves older IPAs. Other styles, I don't ever look at dates. but hops seem so volatile.
Which doesnt help anyone just getting into IPAs. A two month old Sculpin may be what some prefer because thats mostly what is seen at stores. I on the other hand like the fresh hop bite.
tl;dr. what you think you hate may or may not be the norm. Re tries are tough, considering how many beers I or you haven't had. But they are essential.
I saw that Stone wanted to get into all 50 states. On BA, I made comments that they pretty much need to take care of their current states first. I just do not want to actively drink old Stone IPA, or they other core lineups. I have stopped looking at dates (i should give them an honest retry). I just hate missing out on gems because of an old batch, or one that was too fresh.
And when a bar serves you beer that may be too cold, or the draft line is dirty, or kegs that got kept in storage too long (I wanted some Sam Adams seasonal at one place in late Sept. of last year. They told me they had their Oktoberfest but they had to kick the keg on the summerfest first). That can really impact flavors as well. All beer sectors seem to be growing, so I guess people just don't care about that first or second beer. It's that time to get drunk.
second tl;dr. Bottle dates do matter
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I had Torpedo last night on draft and that felt as hoppy and lively as I have felt it in years (on scale with many locals). The bottles/cans (that may be 3 months old) do it no justice. Many IPAs turn into a malty sweet mess without the hops. I am left looking at bottled on dates or best by dates far too often for the likes of Stone, Lagunitas, New Belgium. I just end up buying local (which happen to be less than 2 weeks, let alone 2 months). I honestly feel the vast majority of the nation haven't had a truly fresh IPA before, but when they do, it' can change you. For the most part, I dont like taking chances on the larger IPAs anymore. 50-50 that I'll be disappointed? No thanks.
Most end up buying the grocery store six pack of ranger IPA, odell IPA, Lagunitas IPA, or Stone IPA (and when you're not so lucky on a freshness scale, you may find them rather old). But that may actually be what people prefer. America loves older IPAs. Other styles, I don't ever look at dates. but hops seem so volatile.
Which doesnt help anyone just getting into IPAs. A two month old Sculpin may be what some prefer because thats mostly what is seen at stores. I on the other hand like the fresh hop bite.
tl;dr. what you think you hate may or may not be the norm. Re tries are tough, considering how many beers I or you haven't had. But they are essential.
I saw that Stone wanted to get into all 50 states. On BA, I made comments that they pretty much need to take care of their current states first. I just do not want to actively drink old Stone IPA, or they other core lineups. I have stopped looking at dates (i should give them an honest retry). I just hate missing out on gems because of an old batch, or one that was too fresh.
And when a bar serves you beer that may be too cold, or the draft line is dirty, or kegs that got kept in storage too long (I wanted some Sam Adams seasonal at one place in late Sept. of last year. They told me they had their Oktoberfest but they had to kick the keg on the summerfest first). That can really impact flavors as well. All beer sectors seem to be growing, so I guess people just don't care about that first or second beer. It's that time to get drunk.
second tl;dr. Bottle dates do matter
Buzzed ramble commences
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It was a good beer day.
Set on Parabola. Currently have a 4 year vert that I need to figure out when to drink. '13-'16.
Set on Parabola. Currently have a 4 year vert that I need to figure out when to drink. '13-'16.
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Going to OTher Half in Brooklyn for the first time tomorrow.
Anything I need to know?
Anything I need to know?
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when it comes to buying IPA's at a store, I typically stick to seasonal releases
that way, when I buy them as soon as available they are at least relatively fresh
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I've cut back on beer consumption as my 6 pack gets harder to see and I'm miserable but tonight I'm going with
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Sierra Nevada Summerfest Lager is almost here. 
Amazingly refreshing and it's a perfect way to relax on a hot day.
Amazingly refreshing and it's a perfect way to relax on a hot day.
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Best summertime brew imo:
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Best summertime brew imo:
Dogfish Head Festina Peche is probably mine or Bell's Oberon
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Had a Sierra Nevada pale ale last night. I enjoyed it! lol. It was actually mild compared to the fat head I had. I noticed other flavors in it I hadn't before. I went back to the post I made when I had it the first time; I said it was strong and bitter. Now I'd say its a mellow session ipa.
Very interesting. I had no idea that flavor profiles could be so volatile in that short of a time span.
Very interesting. I had no idea that flavor profiles could be so volatile in that short of a time span.
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Perfect beer for a gloomy weather.
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Honestly, it is the epitome of a classic beer. Not a session IPA by any means. It's balanced. It's refreshing. You get a nice malt bill with SN where as session IPA's are like hop water.
