What're you drinking right now?

SteelbackGuy · Post by **SteelbackGuy** » Sat Jul 23, 2011 10:29 pm

North Coast Old Stock Brandy Barrel 07

HOOOOO-LEEEEE FUUUUUCK

This is a world beater amongst world class beers. Absolutely perfect. The balance is remarkable. I can't think of a better B-wine.

This will be my new highest scored beer on RB.

sprague11 · Post by **sprague11** » Sun Jul 24, 2011 12:35 am

Smashbomb and Green Flash Hop Head

jibblypop · Post by **jibblypop** » Sun Jul 24, 2011 12:00 pm

Last night I picked up a Festivale from Beau's and an Old Credit Amber Ale from the LC.

I love Festivale! I bought the very last bottle so hopefully they will restock.

However, Old Credit Amber Ale didn't appeal to me at all! I wanted to give it a chance but it has a sort of "rotten" aftertaste to it. I won't be picking it up again.

cratez · Post by **cratez** » Sun Jul 24, 2011 4:00 pm

Yesterday at Jerry's Sandwiches, Revolution Brewing, and Fountainhead:

New Belgium Ranger IPA (bottle)
Three Floyds Alpha King (draught)
Revolution Coup D'Etat Saison (draught)
Revolution Anti Hero IPA (draught)
Half Acre Gossamer (draught)
Three Floyds Zombie Dust (draught)
2008 J.W. Lees Harvest Ale Lagavulin (bottle)

JesseM · Post by **JesseM** » Sun Jul 24, 2011 4:10 pm

Simple Malt Cascade IPA. Got a whole bunch of Quebecois stuff, and will certainly be picking up more. Man I love Brou Ha Ha.

cannondale · Post by **cannondale** » Sun Jul 24, 2011 4:29 pm

SteelbackGuy wrote: and to finish it off with a bang

Mikkeller Black Hole Bourbon Barrel Aged (bottle)- Thanks so much Nigel!

That black hole was mighty drinkable for the strength.

My pleasure Len. Absolutely delicious stuff I agree!

Kish84 · Post by **Kish84** » Sun Jul 24, 2011 7:54 pm

Today with JB84

Westvleteren 8
Bell's Batch 9000 (thanks jprime)
La Face Cachée de la Neige Premiere
Badger Golden Champion Ale
Lindemans Gueuze Cuvée René
Lindemans Kriek
Garrison Hop Yard
King Pilsener
FM Smashbomb

and most likely more of any or all of the last 3

Belgian · Post by **Belgian** » Sun Jul 24, 2011 11:34 pm

Oud Beersel Oude Gueuze, sometimes with a dash of the sweeter Lindemans Kriek.

I am enjoying this with spicy, authentic Indian food which is now cold but only slightly oily. Gueuze, I may be slowly staring to 'get'. It has a really cutting sourness that is like nothing else, and matches slightly heavy food.

SteelbackGuy · Post by **SteelbackGuy** » Mon Jul 25, 2011 12:47 am

A 2003 bottle of Victory V-10. One of the old remnants of my former fabulous cellar, being held in purgatory. Shared with the D-master! This has held up remarkably well. Slightly oxidized but the pit fruits come out with finesse and are very well balanced.

Luc, you may not remember, but thanks for the trade......years ago!

Merci!

Other than that, I have been having a few standard offerings like Blue and Bud.

Jon Walker · Post by **Jon Walker** » Mon Jul 25, 2011 1:47 am

Dick's Barley Wine
Stone collaboration Japanese Green Tea IPA

cratez · Post by **cratez** » Mon Jul 25, 2011 2:50 am

Tonight at Goose Island Brewpub (North Clybourn) and Local Option:

Goose Island Summer Camp IPA (cask)
Goose Island Matilda (draught)
SKA Steel Toe Milk Stout (draught)
Green Flash Imperial IPA (draught)
Lost Abbey Avant Garde Ale (draught)

SteelbackGuy · Post by **SteelbackGuy** » Mon Jul 25, 2011 8:58 am

cratez wrote:Tonight at Goose Island Brewpub (North Clybourn) and Local Option:

Goose Island Summer Camp IPA (cask)
Goose Island Matilda (draught)
SKA Steel Toe Milk Stout (draught)
Green Flash Imperial IPA (draught)
Lost Abbey Avant Garde Ale (draught)

Great line up Mikey boy!

How was the Green Flash?
Even in bottles when I have been lucky enough to try it, I have always found it to be very "green" and fresh. A great beer to be able to try on draught!

cratez · Post by **cratez** » Mon Jul 25, 2011 11:38 am

SteelbackGuy wrote: How was the Green Flash?

Pretty good, though the malt profile was surprisingly nutty for a DIPA (and this was a very fresh keg). I preferred the Summer Camp and Avant Garde.

SteelbackGuy · Post by **SteelbackGuy** » Mon Jul 25, 2011 12:07 pm

cratez wrote:
SteelbackGuy wrote: How was the Green Flash?
Pretty good, though the malt profile was surprisingly nutty for a DIPA (and this was a very fresh keg). I preferred the Summer Camp and Avant Garde.

I am jealous that you got to try it on draught. Avant Garde??? Lucky devil!

cmadd · Post by **cmadd** » Mon Jul 25, 2011 12:23 pm

cratez wrote:
SteelbackGuy wrote: How was the Green Flash?
Pretty good, though the malt profile was surprisingly nutty for a DIPA (and this was a very fresh keg). I preferred the Summer Camp and Avant Garde.

Did you find some Behemoth?