What're you drinking right now?

biegaman · Post by **biegaman** » Fri Nov 05, 2010 1:42 am

Charlevoix Dominus Vobiscum Double - a little heavy on the spicing, but not a bad dubbel at all.

markaberrant · Post by **markaberrant** » Fri Nov 05, 2010 10:47 am

Mikkeller Beer Geek Brunch Weasel - much better than the Breakfast I had last month. Very nice indeed.

Paddock Wood Winter Ale 2009 - overcarbonated, sorta blah. Looking forward to trying the 2010 batch, which has been revamped from an old ale to a belgian dubbel.

Bushwakker Procrastinator Doppelbock - just a fantastic craft brewed doppelbock. Rich, satisfying and huge.

Bushwakker Harvest Lager - they always do a damn fine job on this Oktoberfest-style beer, it has been my go to beer at the Wakker since it went on tap in Sept.

Bushwakker 20th Anniversary - this doesn't get released until January, but got to sample some. I have become quite criticial of my hometown brewpub's products, but holy frick, they hit one out of the ballpark with this effort. Mitch Dalrymple has been head brewer for a good 4-5 years, and this is without a doubt the pinnacle of his efforts.

heebes · Post by **heebes** » Fri Nov 05, 2010 3:01 pm

SN Bigfoot 2008

NRman · Post by **NRman** » Fri Nov 05, 2010 7:19 pm

Grand River 1913 Traditional (the Kölsch) - fresh (bottled Nov 3) and FANTASTIC!
Grand River - you've done it again!
Screw Acton - it's worth the drive to Cambridge!!!

Soods · Post by **Soods** » Fri Nov 05, 2010 8:56 pm

Founder's Centennial IPA
Clown Shoes Hoppy Feet Black IPA

markaberrant · Post by **markaberrant** » Fri Nov 05, 2010 9:09 pm

2.5 year old bottle of De Struise Black Albert. Never tried one before. Unbelievably good beer, so glad I let this one cellar, the 13% alcohol is incredibly smooth, flavours are huge and complex. Well worth the $12-13 per 330ml bottle, wished I had picked up more! The first beer from De Struise I have thoroughly enjoyed.

lagerale · Post by **lagerale** » Fri Nov 05, 2010 9:27 pm

Orval

phirleh · Post by **phirleh** » Fri Nov 05, 2010 11:05 pm

La Chouffe and some homemade Friday night nachos. Spicy perfection!

matt7215 · Post by **matt7215** » Fri Nov 05, 2010 11:22 pm

La Bière du Boucanier Red Ale
La Bière du Boucanier Blonde

this pack is a steal @ $13

phirleh · Post by **phirleh** » Fri Nov 05, 2010 11:49 pm

matt7215 wrote:La Bière du Boucanier Red Ale
La Bière du Boucanier Blonde

this pack is a steal @ $13

$13 is quite a steal, I may have to grab one.

Derek · Post by **Derek** » Sat Nov 06, 2010 12:01 am

After a 4 hr drive to the coast, I had a Fullers 1845. Best before sept 2009 and I think I agree. It seems to have lost its hop balance.

Currently sipping my Imperial stout from last year... still plenty of hops!

Torontoblue · Post by **Torontoblue** » Sat Nov 06, 2010 12:11 am

Driftwood's Driftwood Ale - tasted like a hybrid lager; nice bitterness.

Sierra Nevada Harvest Ale 2009 - wonderful malt and hops. Very drinkable.

Red Hook Big Ballard IIPA - Undecided. Loads of pineapple on the nose and flavour, and loads of floaties. Bummer.

Marin Brewing San Quentin Breakout Stout - Fan-bloody-tastic. Waited ages to try this and it doesn't disappoint. Bags full of coffee, roast and chocloate on the nose and tongue, with a real dry, sour finish.

Torontoblue · Post by **Torontoblue** » Sat Nov 06, 2010 12:14 am

Derek wrote:Currently sipping my Imperial stout from last year... still plenty of hops!

I need to do a 9 hour road trip

edit: Make that an 11 hour road trip

boney · Post by **boney** » Sat Nov 06, 2010 1:28 am

Torontoblue wrote:Marin Brewing San Quentin Breakout Stout - Fan-bloody-tastic. Waited ages to try this and it doesn't disappoint. Bags full of coffee, roast and chocloate on the nose and tongue, with a real dry, sour finish.

Headed down to California in 2 weeks (San Fran). I'll have to keep my eye out for it.

mintjellie · Post by **mintjellie** » Sat Nov 06, 2010 3:43 am

Torontoblue wrote:Red Hook Big Ballard IIPA - Undecided. Loads of pineapple on the nose and flavour, and loads of floaties. Bummer.

Does it smell good? Does it taste good? If yes to both, then why be bothered by some little floaties? It's just little clumps of protein, when you see that you know the brewery must of used a really coarse filtration. That means more flavour in the final beer, right?

I think thats what it is at least - maybe someone with some actual brewing experience would know better.