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Been drinking a LOT of Sierra Nevada or Lagunitas lately.
Anybody ever have Sierra Nevada's Narwhal? Imperial Stout and it's the bomb diggity.
Just picked this up the other day too.. too lazy to import a picture soooo heres an internet picture i found. Can't wait for New Years!
Anybody ever have Sierra Nevada's Narwhal? Imperial Stout and it's the bomb diggity.
Just picked this up the other day too.. too lazy to import a picture soooo heres an internet picture i found. Can't wait for New Years!
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I enjoy Blue Moon. Not really an IPA guy.
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If you like Narwhal, keep an eye out for their Barrel Aged Narwhal. It's not cheap in comparison but definitely worth it.
Do you have a DeLorean or are you referring to the Lunar New Year?
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Moms drank some of my Golden Monkey and passed out early. She could not be convinced it was the beer, saying that was nothing (she thinks taste dicates the strength). That 9.5 sneaks up on you.
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I bought a 4 pack of Terrapin Wake and Bake Oatmeal Stout
this stuff gives Founder's a fun for their money
also copped
this stuff gives Founder's a fun for their money
also copped
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My favorite watering hole has it on tap right now. Stuff is good. On another note, I cannot wait until I find some more Jai Alai White Oak.I bought a 4 pack of Terrapin Wake and Bake Oatmeal Stout
this stuff gives Founder's a fun for their money
Also - Def gonna hit Hunapuh Day in March at Cigar City.
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1st time having this. I'm liking it...
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I bought a 4 pack of Terrapin Wake and Bake Oatmeal Stout
this stuff gives Founder's a fun for their money
Agreed! Had WnB the other day and its def up there as far as coffee stouts go.
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I've been doing a lot of thinking about my beer consumption over the past week or so, and I really think that I'm gonna scale it back to even less than what I had initially planned. I just feel a lot better now that I don't drink every day. I'm more energetic, feel less bloated, and I'm losing a lot of weight (the gym is helping with that too). I was never "fat" by any stretch of the imagination, but I could definitely stand to shed 15-20 pounds to get to my ideal weight. Beer was one of the big things holding me back from achieving this goal.
For a little bit I started questioning if my drinking was getting out of hand, but as of the past week or two I've been spending my time by going on dates and visiting friends that live further away than I'd like them to. I've had maybe 2 drinks in the past week or so and really haven't been craving more. Turns out I didn't have a problem, I was just really bored.
Probably just gonna start treating beer as an occasional treat, rather than the thing to do when you don't have anything else to do. I'll still be joining in on the discussions here, I'll just be more of a spectator than an active participant.
Big ups to Wally, Neo, Chopper, JBug, and da shoefreak for the trades over the past year or so. You're all stand-up dudes.
For a little bit I started questioning if my drinking was getting out of hand, but as of the past week or two I've been spending my time by going on dates and visiting friends that live further away than I'd like them to. I've had maybe 2 drinks in the past week or so and really haven't been craving more. Turns out I didn't have a problem, I was just really bored.
Probably just gonna start treating beer as an occasional treat, rather than the thing to do when you don't have anything else to do. I'll still be joining in on the discussions here, I'll just be more of a spectator than an active participant.
Big ups to Wally, Neo, Chopper, JBug, and da shoefreak for the trades over the past year or so. You're all stand-up dudes.
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I hear ya C-Ford. I'm only drinking one night a week these days. Usually a Friday or Saturday. And never by myself.
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Just picked up my case today
Bottled a week ago
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CFord, would you say you were/are burnt out a bit? Do you think down the line there will be a surprise beer you try that may get you going again? It's almost like traveling the world or across country. After awhile, stuff just starts to look and feel the same. I got to try some great beers this past year. I kind of feel like I don't need to try many others, or be completely wowed. I guess we go through phases with our beer drinking.
I've been saying for months, I'm just really not that into going from new brewery to new brewery, or to try out seasonals that I can't find again. I'm kind of stuck in my ways with beer choices it seems like. I want to like and find those go tos so I have options. I think we all have habits or addictions so to speak that can fluctuate from genre to genre. I think the weather right now may be playing into some of the habits I have, and maybe for yourself. Summer is a dangerous time. So many refreshing choices.
ps, I am down to 6 bombers in my beer fridge. We are looking about 50% before my fridge cleanse is complete
I've been saying for months, I'm just really not that into going from new brewery to new brewery, or to try out seasonals that I can't find again. I'm kind of stuck in my ways with beer choices it seems like. I want to like and find those go tos so I have options. I think we all have habits or addictions so to speak that can fluctuate from genre to genre. I think the weather right now may be playing into some of the habits I have, and maybe for yourself. Summer is a dangerous time. So many refreshing choices.
ps, I am down to 6 bombers in my beer fridge. We are looking about 50% before my fridge cleanse is complete
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Definitely burnt out. I feel like I've made my rounds (for the most part) when it comes to seeking out the beers I want to try. Really can't think of any new beers coming out that I'm dying to get my hands on, nor can I think of any beers that I would want to trade for. At this point in time, I'd rather spend my time/money/energy on things like getting back in shape, going on dates/finding a girl, focusing on school, and spending more time with friends.
You're right about the weather playing a factor, though. I tend to get somewhat depressed in the winter, but my coping mechanisms are seemingly opposite of how others tend to deal with it. Instead of drinking more or eating a lot of junk food, I tend to lose my appetite and find that I'm not in the mood to drink.
I dunno...I just feel like a switch was flipped in my brain as soon as I started going to the gym regularly. I really liked the way I felt after a good workout, and it carried over into other aspects of my life. I don't feel like I have to force myself to eat healthy or drink less anymore. Just feels like the right thing to do now.
At the end of the day, I'm definitely not done with beer altogether. I'm really just done with the regular, everyday drinking (5-7 days/week). Probably gonna scale back to once a week. I could stand to lower my tolerance, and I'm really liking the idea of waking up and not feeling like hot garbage.
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CFord, I do fear too many breweries are opening up, and even those that are established, they see a chance at 50% growth and go full speed ahead on expansions... Not that you or I are indicative of the market as a whole. But I do believe some consumers that are already beer fans tend to reel it in to known products, and they don't really investigate or seek out new products or items.. It's the new market that is always a fringe market that these breweries base years of upcoming sales upon. I wouldn't trust fringe fans who go from place to place before finally deciding on a "favorite" as a consumer you'd trust for the long haul. I'm sure when you do drink or decide you want to bust loose, you may go with a known local or regional favorite. Something somewhat easy to obtain but of great quality. You won't go to a random pub and try random unknowns. Even seemingly veteran drinkers can feel burnt out. I don't know what to expect in the future.. I do see more and more newcomers just coming in and claiming craft full steam ahead, and I like that attitude. I don't think we are far off on our age, but we may be already passing the torch of this freshly growing genre. It should or feels like it should be a time to embrace. We built this up from years of drinking. But that's how alcoholics think. We would think we are doing something for the greater cause... Beer is truly above us. But beer is just beer. We are ants upon a molehill. Our personal contributions mean little
I'll admit, I did pick up that case of elevated because it was just too cheap to pass up. I'll drink 1-2 a night, and within 2-3 weeks, I do plan a full scale slowdown.. As for the bombers, they are already high ABV beers. What's another 7-8 months?
I will admit, the buzz after having a couple beers is real nice. But its probably short lived. I'm glad you could get past that for the time being. The winters are my down time too.. I guess I could slim down in preparation for the summer ahead, if anything.
I'll admit, I did pick up that case of elevated because it was just too cheap to pass up. I'll drink 1-2 a night, and within 2-3 weeks, I do plan a full scale slowdown.. As for the bombers, they are already high ABV beers. What's another 7-8 months?
I will admit, the buzz after having a couple beers is real nice. But its probably short lived. I'm glad you could get past that for the time being. The winters are my down time too.. I guess I could slim down in preparation for the summer ahead, if anything.
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Thanks to this thread, and other beer forums, I've seeked and acquired 95% of any beer I have ever wanted to try, and can now say I really only buy what I know and what I like and don't really bend over backwards to acquire anything via trades, beermail, etc. I guess what I'm trying to say is I am most definitely burned out from the chase of acquiring such hard to get beer, but I am glad that I went through that process of trying all kinds of beer, because I now know what I can easily get that would satisfy my taste buds.
And this might be alcoholic speak, but I feel like I don't drink enough beer to cut back. I drink one beer with dinner during the weekdays, sometimes two, but never really get drunk/buzzed during the week.
Weekends though, are a different beast. I more often than not partake in, I think the term that doctors use is, binge drinking.
And this might be alcoholic speak, but I feel like I don't drink enough beer to cut back. I drink one beer with dinner during the weekdays, sometimes two, but never really get drunk/buzzed during the week.
Weekends though, are a different beast. I more often than not partake in, I think the term that doctors use is, binge drinking.
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Health and well being is important to me which is why I try and moderate my beer consumption. I feel like I'm in pretty good shape right now (5'6, 150lbs, 11% body fat) and as long as I keep working out regularly, I can treat myself to a few brews. I can only imagine what my physique would look like if I didn't drink beer though .
Tonight, I'm celebrating my new gig by cracking open a bottle of Westy 12. Been saving this for a special occasion and felt a new job was the perfect time. Really good stuff right here! Getting dark fruits, caramel and some toffee notes. Really smooth at 10% ABV.
.Tonight, I'm celebrating my new gig by cracking open a bottle of Westy 12. Been saving this for a special occasion and felt a new job was the perfect time. Really good stuff right here! Getting dark fruits, caramel and some toffee notes. Really smooth at 10% ABV.
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^congrats man! Way to kick off the new year!
Hows that compare to Rochefort 10?
Hows that compare to Rochefort 10?
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guinness tastes like something you would put in a car or under a sink. anyways i just tried something at YardHouse called Chainbreaker, and another one made from ice-landic water or some ishGuinness is gross
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I feel worse this morning after two Shorts Huma Lupa Licious than I do when I have two glasses of bourbon. Head is hurting and I am bloated as usual. May grab a sixer of Hopslam to store when I get my butt in shape.
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Yes, and it's good for sure!
I was actually going to post this next; I hope I can find a bottle at some point.
And I agree with WallyHopp, lately, even after a just a couple beers, I wake up feeling like ****. Maybe I'm getting old
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Couple beers I have chillen in the fridge..
I've some of these during NYE
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Thanks man! Never had Rochefort 10 actually. I may have to grab a bottle today to compare. Heard a lot of great things about it. As for the Westy 12, I'd say its a smoother more refined Chimay Blue.
