Pew Posted January 24, 2009 Author Posted January 24, 2009 So Magners=Bulmers? Huh. Sure enough: = Excellent. As far as ciders go, I'm partial to Strongbow. But they serve Hardcore at our local Rennfest. We usually mix Hardcore and Mackeson XXX. , Skull and Quill Society , The Watch Dog "We are 21st Century people who play a game of dress-up and who spend a lot of time pissing and moaning about the rules of the game and whether other people are playing fair."
Perkeo Posted January 25, 2009 Posted January 25, 2009 Me local Scottish Pub is serving a very very delicious brew called Double Kilt-Lifter it comes in at a mere 10.2% alcohol rating. Help Pyrate Minicity grow, click a link below! Pyrate Population Pyrate Transportation Pyrate Industry http://pyrate.myminicity.com/sec
Kian McBrian Posted January 26, 2009 Posted January 26, 2009 yeah the magners is the same as bulmers, but bulmers back home (in ireland) tastes better. I never had Strongbow until I went to a bar in Spain, and I must say it was very tasty indeed. Would drink it again anytime. Not too much of a stout person. I like my lagers and ciders :-P. Guinness is the only exception to that rule lol Half Moon Marauders Irish Diplomacy... is the ability to tell a man to go to hell so that he looks forward to making the trip.
Quartermaster James Posted January 26, 2009 Posted January 26, 2009 Where would one perchance in purchasing said Bridgeport's Hop Czar Triple Hopped Imperial IPA? Sorry, I don't know where in Maryland you would it. You might try Whole Foods, if you have one nearby, or your local similar store.
Quartermaster James Posted January 26, 2009 Posted January 26, 2009 (edited) We have Stone Brewery practically in our backyard. Even with all the fyne brewing going on up here, I envy ye that Rumba! Stone's Oaked Arrogant Bastard Ale is the inspiration for my Quartermaster's Reserve Oaked Ale; more oak in mine though. Edited January 26, 2009 by Quartermaster James
Hawk the QM Posted January 30, 2009 Posted January 30, 2009 Yaaar! This was my first time trying this ale but it was much better then I was expecting. It doesn't have much of a flavor for an "ale" but it was very smooth. I think its "style" is more like a hefeweizen but tasted more like Boddington's. Non the less it was a good one AND named after my favorite group. My lady picked it up at Bevmo as a joke but it was still pretty good.
Tomas Guerrero Posted February 1, 2009 Posted February 1, 2009 (edited) I sampled some of the new Springbock's that are arriving locally. Sam Adams had theirs out as well as Avery's. Edited February 1, 2009 by Tomas Guerrero "For art to exist, for any sort of aesthetic activity to exist, a certain physiological precondition is indispensable: intoxication." -Friedrich Nietzsche
Pew Posted February 1, 2009 Author Posted February 1, 2009 Sam Adams is fairly run of the mill. Good though, but unremarkable for myself. We journeyed to our local imbibery and picked up a 6 pack of singles. The two we had tonight were North Coast Brewery's Old Stock Ale (12.5%, very Barleywine-esqe), and Leinenekugel's new spring 1883 Bock. Both were delicious, and worth a full compliment of 5 more of their siblings. , Skull and Quill Society , The Watch Dog "We are 21st Century people who play a game of dress-up and who spend a lot of time pissing and moaning about the rules of the game and whether other people are playing fair."
Quartermaster James Posted February 1, 2009 Posted February 1, 2009 Where would one perchance in purchasing said Bridgeport's Hop Czar Triple Hopped Imperial IPA? Sad news, I am afraid I must relay. Upon hearing that Bridgeport still had 22 ounce bottles in stock, I stopped by the brewery today to pick up a case hoping I might send some out to those stranded in far flung lands without. Unfortunately, it is all gone. If, perchance you see some in your local market, by all means by it!
Pew Posted February 3, 2009 Author Posted February 3, 2009 Two more to add: Green Flash Brewing Co's West Coast IPA and Sierra Nevada's ESB (Early Spring Beer). Another two delicious beverages. , Skull and Quill Society , The Watch Dog "We are 21st Century people who play a game of dress-up and who spend a lot of time pissing and moaning about the rules of the game and whether other people are playing fair."
Joe Pyrat Posted February 3, 2009 Posted February 3, 2009 Tried some Piraat the other day. Most places seem to rate it fairly high, but I didn't care for it much. Tried a brew called Scottish White Ale (on tap) at the Blind Tiger about a month ago and I did like it quite a bit. Need to go back and find out where I can get some. The Charles Towne Few - We shall sail... The sea will be our empire.
Pew Posted February 7, 2009 Author Posted February 7, 2009 Sounds good Joe. Our local tavern just put their Fordham Dopplebock on the taps. Review forthcoming... Last night's picks: Haven't had the Redhook double black yet this year. We've had it previously though and it is great, (it's the Starbucks and Redhook brew.) The Eye of the Hawk was good but disappeared flavor-wise as you drank it. Very clean, but unremarkable. Think of an IPA light. Avery's Mephistopheles was ridiculously good. 16%ABV and it tasted it. Dark black body in color, but the head was a deep cherry color. Very heavy and bold. We only had one after dinner and it as all you needed. Let it warm to room temperature and you'll get the most flavor from it. , Skull and Quill Society , The Watch Dog "We are 21st Century people who play a game of dress-up and who spend a lot of time pissing and moaning about the rules of the game and whether other people are playing fair."
Pew Posted March 5, 2009 Author Posted March 5, 2009 Last two sixers to perish within our confines: Sierra Nevada Torpedo extra IPA: Stoudts Double IPA: The Torpedo is probably one of my favorite new beers. The temp outside was quite warm here the other day and we were able to enjoy an English pint glass full of the the hoppiness sitting in the sun. By Zeus's beard it needs to be summer-time, soon! , Skull and Quill Society , The Watch Dog "We are 21st Century people who play a game of dress-up and who spend a lot of time pissing and moaning about the rules of the game and whether other people are playing fair."
Pew Posted April 7, 2009 Author Posted April 7, 2009 Picked a few more new ones: Shiner Commemorator 100 years Great Divide's Hercules Double IPA The Shiner is very good. A slowly disappearing aftertaste, but with enough bite that makes it worth waiting for 100 years. Think a strong Bock, but not quite a doppelbock. Double IPA is strong. It is definitely an apertif beverage. Smells of pine and orange peel, tastes of nutmeg and lemon peel. Very good. , Skull and Quill Society , The Watch Dog "We are 21st Century people who play a game of dress-up and who spend a lot of time pissing and moaning about the rules of the game and whether other people are playing fair."
Pew Posted April 10, 2009 Author Posted April 10, 2009 Found another new brew last night. Kona Brewing's Pipeline Porter. Made with real Kona coffee. Not bad but doesn't taste like a porter, more like a light stout with slightly smoky coffee overtones. Okay. Good for one or two... , Skull and Quill Society , The Watch Dog "We are 21st Century people who play a game of dress-up and who spend a lot of time pissing and moaning about the rules of the game and whether other people are playing fair."
Pew Posted April 30, 2009 Author Posted April 30, 2009 An excellent time of year for you brewerianas. The springbocks can still be found on the shelves and the summer wheats are arriving daily. Shiner's Hefeweizen found its way home with me. For me, this is the best hefe around.... Now with new label: , Skull and Quill Society , The Watch Dog "We are 21st Century people who play a game of dress-up and who spend a lot of time pissing and moaning about the rules of the game and whether other people are playing fair."
Pew Posted May 5, 2009 Author Posted May 5, 2009 Happy Cinco de Mayo!! , Skull and Quill Society , The Watch Dog "We are 21st Century people who play a game of dress-up and who spend a lot of time pissing and moaning about the rules of the game and whether other people are playing fair."
Pew Posted May 14, 2009 Author Posted May 14, 2009 WOW. Just...wow.... , Skull and Quill Society , The Watch Dog "We are 21st Century people who play a game of dress-up and who spend a lot of time pissing and moaning about the rules of the game and whether other people are playing fair."
Pew Posted June 5, 2009 Author Posted June 5, 2009 Flavor of the weekend: Blue Point Brewing's Summer Ale: very good. clean, with a sweet aftertaste. Bad choice of words but very similar to sweet tasting 'light' beer. Lighter than a Sam Adams or Anderson Valley summer brew, but well worth a taste. , Skull and Quill Society , The Watch Dog "We are 21st Century people who play a game of dress-up and who spend a lot of time pissing and moaning about the rules of the game and whether other people are playing fair."
Jack Roberts Posted June 21, 2009 Posted June 21, 2009 (edited) WOW. Just...wow.... Aye it was good... I had it on tap, but I missed the fine carbonation that a regular Guinness has. It reminded me of the Guinness Export I had in Aruba. It had a whopping 7% alcohol content. It was Guinness only a wee bit sweeter. Edited June 21, 2009 by Jack Roberts
Jack Roberts Posted June 23, 2009 Posted June 23, 2009 Oooh, I just trying Hazed and Infuzed. A nice unfiltered, hoppy IPA style brew. Very tasty. I'm beginning to really like unfiltered IPA's.
Jack Roberts Posted July 11, 2009 Posted July 11, 2009 Last two sixers to perish within our confines: Sierra Nevada Torpedo extra IPA: The Torpedo is probably one of my favorite new beers. The temp outside was quite warm here the other day and we were able to enjoy an English pint glass full of the the hoppiness sitting in the sun. By Zeus's beard it needs to be summer-time, soon! I second the Torpedo. Very good IPA, nice and hoppy. (Its puts a little bounce in yer step. )
Ricblackthorne Posted September 11, 2009 Posted September 11, 2009 How about what have ye got brewing? ~~Quote trimmed for simplicity~~ OK for currently aging and fermenting stock: -5 gallons Chocolate mead (estimated drink ready July 1 2011) -3 gallons Blueberry Banger (estimated drink ready Jan 1 2010) -2 gallons Orange Spiced Mead (estimated drink ready Nov 15 2009) -2 gallons Spiced Cider Mead (estimated drink ready Feb 10 2010) -1 bottle Dragon's Blood mead (Blood oranges and spices)(drinkable now but will improve with age.) -1 bottle Mystical Mythical Melomel (estimated drink ready Dec 15 2009) Planned projects: -small yield batch of Liquid Sex Chocolate Mead (probably 1 gallon batch) -small yield batch Hellfire Mead (Habanero Pepper Mead)(definitely in one gallon batch, and only given to the very brave.) -5 gallon batch of Apple Pie in a bottle (Spices and apples mead) Ric At the end of the game, the King and the Pawn go into the same box.
Pew Posted September 11, 2009 Author Posted September 11, 2009 Time for Autumn!! Which means: Several regulars are on the market again this fall: Sam Adams, Pyramid, Otter Creek, etc Paulaner has joined the ranks with their version of an amber Octoberfest. Fairly unremarkable save for it being an amber. I would have thought it would have been more flavorful as a Marzen . . . Erdinger also is back. Tasty. Seems to be smoother than the Paulaner and bit more well-rounded. Don't forget to try my favorite hometown beer: , Skull and Quill Society , The Watch Dog "We are 21st Century people who play a game of dress-up and who spend a lot of time pissing and moaning about the rules of the game and whether other people are playing fair."
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