hey Dins....brew news

[indyfrisco]

I made note of Caffrey's Irish Ale and Three Floyds. Liquor store is on the way home and I will hit it. Will let you know if I hit gold.

[Dinsdale]

9.5% ABV?

Is usually a good way to trash an otherwise-good brew.

The only breweries that seem to be able to pull that off are ones who use long-duration bottle-conditioning(I have no idea how these Floyd folks do it). As a very general rule, if something comes out of a keg that hot, it's probably got the "winey-nast"(although nothing's carved in stone).

The problem there is that to "cook down" something that hot and ferment all the residual sugars out, it requires yeasts that leave the winey aftertastes.

Whatever the nearly-barleywine brew Stone has these days is pretty good about hiding it. Hair Of Dog here in Portland are the masters, but that's some seriously well-aged, highly-handcrafted stuff, which isn't the most widely distributed stuff going, and the price reflects the drawn-out brewing process.

Deschutes used to be masters of keeping the winey down in hot brews...10-15 years ago. Then they jumped on the "the lower the ABV, the more we sell" wagon(sup McMenamins), so it's a mott point these days


While those high ABV brews look flashy on paper, I'd rather just drink two lower-test brews, and spare myself the nasty aftertaste and mouthfeel that comes with those yeasts...and the nasty case of the poo that they tend to produce. Keep the sugars down, and you don't need bionic yeast to eat it up, and you don't end up with residual sugars that create some undesirable aftereffects...despite the "glamor" of sporting those gaudy ABV numbers. It's tough to go past about 6-6.5% without jacking up the yeast, and getting the undesirable undertones.


I can get drunk with a quickness without going the barleywine route.

[Dinsdale]

Just checked the current selections of my local beer market. They have over 800 different bottled beers in stock, but nothing from Three Floyds. Name rings a bell, though. I'll keep an eye out. The other local beer market doesn't have a full list available online, but it's right up the street, so I'll stop in there one of these days.

[Goober McTuber]

I only had the Dreadnaught once, at the beer festival, and I did not notice any nasty aftertaste. I had someone else’s high ABV and poured that shit out, so I think I recognize what you’re talking about. Three Floyds Alpha King is 6% ABV, and is excellent. It is also an American Pale Ale, not an IPA. My bad.

Indy, if they stock Three Floyds pick up one six-pack each of Alpha King and Dreadnaught. Drink the Alpha King (you’ll love it) and send me the Dreadnaught. I’ll make sure it doesn’t have that nasty aftertaste, and report back.

[Kansas City Kid]

At least Deschutes won't make me vomit.

De-schute of this woman almost did tho.

http://www.theoneboard.com/board/viewto ... le+hogging

RACK THIS FROM THAT THREAD!!

(((((((((((((((to the tune of Walking in a Winter Wonderland)))))))))))))))


Gay balls swing, Dins is listening,
Lust-insane, his brow is glistening
A buncha men in sight,
He's happy tonight.
Walking in a Wiener Wonderland.

Gone away is the 'C' word,
He wants to play with the 'P' word
He slurps a long dong,
And he can't go wrong,
Walking in a Wiener Wonderland.

In the rest-stop he can blow a Ho Man,
Then pretend that he is Parson Brown

He'll say: Are you married?
Dins says: No man,
Because that ain't legal
yet in this trendy town....

Later on, he'll perspire,
As he's creamed by his Sire
His face got sprayed,
By the penis he *raised*,
Talking 'bout Dins' Wiener Wonderland.







velocet

[Dinsdale]

Three Floyds Alpha King is 6% ABV, and is excellent.

6% is done with yeasts bred for beer. Much higher than that, and you've gone to a whole different family of yeasts, which were made for wine...and wine is supposed to taste winey.

After a very quick online search, it doesn't look like any of the big local suppliers have Three Floyds, not even Timmay's favorite Belmont Station.


BUT...being Zysdale, I naturally have some pretty serious booze connections in the Upper Midwest...naturally. Next time I see Homeboy(not too often, since he lives in Minnesota, but makes regular trips out during winter, since he says the skiing/snowboarding in the Midwest blows huge ass), I'll see if he can't drum up some Three Floyds for me. Since he says his Minnesota buddies beat him about the face and head if he doesn't bring back Oregon micros after his trips Out West, I'm sure I'll be able to negotiate a deal.

[Goober McTuber]

And I will appreciate and respect your opinions on a quality midwest microbrew.

Bells (Kalamazoo Brewing) is another decent microbrewery.

[MgoBlue-LightSpecial]

Bells (Kalamazoo Brewing) is another decent microbrewery.

Rack you.

[YD]

9.5% ABV? Shit.

rack Camo High Gravity Lager

/s/

[Goober McTuber]

Bells (Kalamazoo Brewing) is another decent microbrewery.

Rack you.

Take that back. You’ll make Tom cry.

[Dinsdale]

I try to be more openminded and less of a homer in my old age.

But remember, I live in a city that the mayor got onboard with the industry, and gave the official nod to the nickname Beertown(even though it had always been referred to as Beervana throughout the world).

I started sucking down the finest micros since before I was legal drinking age. I've worked at micro festivals for years, I've rubbed elbows with some of the biggest names in the industry...


So basically, I'm about the most spoiled beersnob you could possibly imagine. The stars lined up just right to bless this child, and the three Wise Men...McMenamin, Ponzi, and Saxer lavished me with gifts from a young age.


But...the rest of the country is slowly catching up, and the next stage of this evolution seems to be appreciating what different regions can bring to the table(which usuallly ain't much).

[YD]

screw you beersnobs, we have a case of green apple zima and a tray of jello shots

/s/


that pic I posted up there^^^^

[Kansas City Kid]

Every Dimsdale post is like listening to Jon Lovitz playing the "Pathological Liar" role on SNL............

[Goober McTuber]

I try to be more openminded and less of a homer in my old age.

Good luck with that.

[Dinsdale]

Homer Simpson is from Portland, too.

He'd probably still be enjoying the fine micros, except he's dead.

[indyfrisco]

Indy, if they stock Three Floyds pick up one six-pack each of Alpha King and Dreadnaught. Drink the Alpha King (you’ll love it) and send me the Dreadnaught. I’ll make sure it doesn’t have that nasty aftertaste, and report back.

I got the Three Floyd's Alpha King sixer as well as a sixer of the Pride and Joy Medium Ale.

ALPHA KING PALE ALE
A bold yet balanced American pale ale with caramel malt notes and an aggressive citrus hoppiness. Three Floyds Flagship beer. 6% ABV, 66 IBUs, $4 Imperial pint

PRIDE AND JOY
Our interpretation of an American mild. A smooth medium bodied session beer with a bright citrus hop aroma and finish. 5% ABV, 29 IBUs, $4 Imperial pint

Sixers were $9 each. Will comment on them later after the SB when I will probably partake in them.

[Screw_Michigan]

Bells (Kalamazoo Brewing) is another decent microbrewery.

'bout time you pulled your head out of your ass.

[orcinus]

And I will appreciate and respect your opinions on a quality midwest microbrew.

Bells (Kalamazoo Brewing) is another decent microbrewery.

Loves me some Bells.

GB Two-Hearted.

[RumpleForeskin]

I've tried a couple of U&L brands, but I can't remember their names (5 years since I've been up that way).

Bocks are my favorites type of beer and I like teh local stuff like Zeigen Bock and Shiner down here in Tejas.

[Goober McTuber]

Bells (Kalamazoo Brewing) is another decent microbrewery.

'bout time you pulled your head out of your ass.

I’ve enjoyed their Pale Ale and the Two Hearted Ale. What type of beer do you use to wash down that Extasy?

[Goober McTuber]

Indy, if they stock Three Floyds pick up one six-pack each of Alpha King and Dreadnaught. Drink the Alpha King (you’ll love it) and send me the Dreadnaught. I’ll make sure it doesn’t have that nasty aftertaste, and report back.

I got the Three Floyd's Alpha King sixer as well as a sixer of the Pride and Joy Medium Ale.

ALPHA KING PALE ALE
A bold yet balanced American pale ale with caramel malt notes and an aggressive citrus hoppiness. Three Floyds Flagship beer. 6% ABV, 66 IBUs, $4 Imperial pint

PRIDE AND JOY
Our interpretation of an American mild. A smooth medium bodied session beer with a bright citrus hop aroma and finish. 5% ABV, 29 IBUs, $4 Imperial pint

Sixers were $9 each. Will comment on them later after the SB when I will probably partake in them.

So, Indy, what's the verdict on your beer-tasting?

[indyfrisco]

Ok, here's the verdict.

I love hoppy beers. India Pale Ales are damn good, in my book. That being said, the Alpha King about knocked my socks off. Damn that was hoppy. I used to homebrew a lot and would always put an extra sock of hops in to steep after the cook to add more hoppiness, but this was over the top. Overall, I give Alpha King an A-. Just a tad too much hops. I know that's almost like giving a pizza a ding for too much cheese, but it can happen.

The Pride and Joy Medium Ale was actually just right for me. It still had a strong hoppiness to it, but it wasnot overpowering. The flavor was alost identical to the Alpha King mius the hops. A+ and I will continue to buy more.

I bought another sixer of a different kind. It is not on their website, but it was called Statue of St. something or another. I have not tried it yet.

I look forward to finding this one if I can for my wife. She loves hefe weizens.

DRUNK MONK
A traditional Bavarian-style hefe weizen or wheat beer with banana and clove notes. 5.5% ABV, $6 23oz weiss glass

[Dinsdale]

Just a tad too much hops. I know that's almost like giving a pizza a ding for too much cheese, but it can happen.

Probably best stay away from Northwest-Style IPAs then.

wheat beer

There's no such thing as a "wheat beer."

Sin,
Heterosexuals

[Goober McTuber]

Indy,

You might also want to try Fester’s favorite microbrew, Summit Extra Pale. Not quite as hopped up as the Alpha. My local tavern now has it on tap. I will have to look for the Pride and Joy.

[Dinsdale]

But it is cute how the rest of the country always tries to do their best U&L impersonations...


What is new to you heathens, is old hat to us Proper People.

But hey, that flannel around your waiste looks good on you.


And you people in the warm-weather climates wearing your gangsta-beanie...noooooooo, we would NEVER laugh at you...wouldn't dream of it.


And "Hey, hops in beer is pretty good"...hellafresh original shit there.


Flyoverzoners are funny shit.

[indyfrisco]

Just a tad too much hops. I know that's almost like giving a pizza a ding for too much cheese, but it can happen.

Probably best stay away from Northwest-Style IPAs then.

I probably will. Sierra Nevada IPA I have tried and liked. It's a Cali beer. It's a Northern Cali company, but I'm sure it is far enough from the U&L to not even be considered a Northwest IPA.

wheat beer

There's no such thing as a "wheat beer."

Sin,
Heterosexuals

I look forward to finding this one if I can for my wife. She loves hefe weizens.

DRUNK MONK
A traditional Bavarian-style hefe weizen or wheat beer with banana and clove notes. 5.5% ABV, $6 23oz weiss glass

[Dinsdale]

Sierra Nevada IPA definitely isn't a Northwest-Style IPA.


And you married a fag, undoubtedly because "she" was down with fellatio as an art form.

[indyfrisco]

And you married a fag, undoubtedly because "she" was down with fellatio as an art form.

Definitely not a "way of life" any longer.

Sin,
Married 5 years

[Goober McTuber]

Indy,

See if your local liquor store has this:

http://www.sierranevada.com/beers/celebrationale.html

I buy it here for $12.69/12-pack. Nice beer for the money.

[Dinsdale]

Can't...resist...temptation too strong...


I've been drinking Celebration since many of you were in diapers(which isn't saying much, since most of you were potty-trained in the last 10 days). If memory is deece, it used to be a much higer ABV before they started exporting it to you lesser breeds.


BTW, Goobs...Celebration is what we real beer-drinkers call a "seasonal." And you'll never guess which "beer season" is pretty well over?

The Flatlanders are definitely some funny shit.


Classic..."hey dude, you should track down this winter seasonal...in February." Yeah, get on that telegraph and get on with your bad self. The Pony Express should have it to you no later than June.

[indyfrisco]

So like, what's the shelf life of the seasonal? If I were to find this at the liquor store, is it not "fresh" since I didn't chug it out of the filling machine?

In any case, Goober told me about a beer he liked from my state here. I tried it. He asked my opinion of it. I didn't submit it to fucking beeronline.com or anything as a professional opinion. I just told him what I thought of it.

Damn Dins...what's the big deal? You still mad because I don't think...check that...I KNOW Oregon couldn't blow A&M out of the gym?

[Goober McTuber]

Dins,

I know it’s a seasonal, and I’m surprised there’s still some stock of it left here (at least there was last week), but it’s a fairly big store. I mentioned Celebration Ale in another beer thread back before Christmas, but keep puffing up your chest and telling yourself how clever you are. It’s really working nicely.

[Dinsdale]

Damn Dins...what's the big deal?

You know why drinkers from Beervana are beer snobs?


Because they can be.


Several years ago, I worked a brewfest up on Mt Hood. Celebration was being served, IIRC. Man, you guys should try going up to 4500 feet of elevation and slamming down a bunch of...


Oh, sorry. Nevermind. I guess I won't mention Ice Axe, since it can't be enjoyed in its native environment, except by natives(since the rest of you have shown an unparalelled ability to kill yourselves there).

[Dinsdale]

Because they are desperately insecure

Yeah, buddy...having the entire freaking country trying to be just like us breeds deep insecurity.

Genius "take."

[Kansas City Kid]

Damn Dins...what's the big deal?

You know why drinkers from Beervana are beer snobs?


Because they can be.


Several years ago, I worked a brewfest up on Mt Hood. Celebration was being served, IIRC. Man, you guys should try going up to 4500 feet of elevation and slamming down a bunch of...


Oh, sorry. Nevermind. I guess I won't mention Ice Axe, since it can't be enjoyed in its native environment, except by natives(since the rest of you have shown an unparalelled ability to kill yourselves there).

^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^



"Yeah.......nobody knows more about beer than ME.......because I invented beer......yeah........it was back on a hot day when all of the water lines were broken and I just threw together these ingredients and invented it.......yeah....with my wife MORGAN FAIRCHILD.........."

Douche.

[YD]

Because they are desperately insecure

Yeah, buddy...having the entire freaking country trying to be just like us breeds deep insecurity.

Genius "take."

I've seen no evidence of this assertion, so we'll just add it to the growing list of U&L delusions of relevance.

I all fairness they are not trying to be likeus

they are moving here beacuse they want to BE us.

the gerrys love em some NW beer btw. I'm sure Capn U&L can tell you bout plenny o them thar ferners coming to them brewfests up in these here parts.

[MgoBlue-LightSpecial]

If all the cool people stopped moving to the U&L, the U&L wouldn't be so cool.

[YD]

cool is a rule, but sometimes bad is bad

[Dinsdale]

If all the cool people stopped moving to the U&L, the U&L wouldn't be so cool.

If you used hydraulics, you might be able to stuff your head just a little farther up your ass...but I doubt it.

Seems like the latest region to have an epidemic of "good god, this place sucks...I'm going U&L" is the upper Midwest.

Of all the dweebs they've sent our way(and remember, there's massive amounts of chowds here), the U&M tards might take the cake.


But I see where your problem lies, MaGoo...you're from the upper Midwest, producers of U&L-littering cultural flotsam, and therefore, wouldn't know cool if it was attached to some fag-rocker's cock.


Frankly, if we get any more of you clowns' idea of "cool," I'll be buying stock in pocket-protectors and shopping for real estate in the greater Kansas City area.

We've about had our fill of midwest "cool"...actually, that happened right when the first one of you hit the tarmac.

[MgoBlue-LightSpecial]

Of all the dweebs they've sent our way(and remember, there's massive amounts of chowds here), the U&M tards might take the cake.

We trumped the SoCals? Sweet. That's quite an honor.