What're you drinking right now?

andrewrg · Post by **andrewrg** » Thu Mar 29, 2012 12:07 am

2 failed homebrews
Avery IPA
Oskar Blues Ten Fidy (turned this night around real quick)
Cheshire Valley Irish Red (took a turn back to the crappy)
Bellwoods Saison (finishing on a good note)

nickelass · Post by **nickelass** » Thu Mar 29, 2012 12:19 am

Stillwater Autumnal I picked up in Maine. Not bad!

cratez · Post by **cratez** » Thu Mar 29, 2012 11:31 am

Charlevoix Dominus Vobiscum Blanche - complex, spicy, refreshing
Weihenstephaner Vitus Weizenbock - succulent nectar

G.M. Gillman · Post by **G.M. Gillman** » Thu Mar 29, 2012 6:16 pm

A three-to-one blend of Chimay White and Sleeman IPA. 4:1 would probably work well too, maybe better.

The fresh bread yeastiness of the Trappist is something that for me works better when toned down by blending with another, blondish pale ale.

I did the same thing with Westmalle Tripel with similarly good results.

Gary

TheBeeraholic · Post by **TheBeeraholic** » Thu Mar 29, 2012 6:56 pm

G.M. Gillman wrote:A three-to-one blend of Chimay White and Sleeman IPA. 4:1 would probably work well too, maybe better.

The fresh bread yeastiness of the Trappist is something that for me works better when toned down by blending with another, blondish pale ale.

I did the same thing with Westmalle Tripel with similarly good results.

Gary

Interesting.. Have quite a few Belgians and tripels. Might try this.

TheBeeraholic · Post by **TheBeeraholic** » Thu Mar 29, 2012 7:28 pm

Stone 10.10.10
St. Bernardus Abt 12

Torontoblue · Post by **Torontoblue** » Thu Mar 29, 2012 7:51 pm

De Molen Hemel & Arde. Great peaty flavour, just like having a dark bruichladdich.

chico · Post by **chico** » Thu Mar 29, 2012 8:39 pm

Lion à plume imperial stout - mikkeller big worst and a 94 Thomas Hardy's

JeffPorter · Post by **JeffPorter** » Thu Mar 29, 2012 9:38 pm

my last unearthly - nice beer, but might be the last one I buy - I actually prefer the double hop head's flavour, I think...

phirleh · Post by **phirleh** » Thu Mar 29, 2012 11:18 pm

JeffPorter wrote:my last unearthly - nice beer, but might be the last one I buy - I actually prefer the double hop head's flavour, I think...

I feel the same way, had them back to back and I find the Southern Tier a little too sweet.

Cale · Post by **Cale** » Fri Mar 30, 2012 12:05 am

Tonight at the Ship with the Miss and Len:

Amsterdam Boneshaker
Lake of Bays 10 Point IPA - still not a big fan of this, but the bottle I saw at the Food & Drink fest was looking pretty sexy. That's also where I finally learned of its true name.

Belgian · Post by **Belgian** » Fri Mar 30, 2012 1:08 am

markaberrant wrote:
Derek wrote:I really love the Olvisholt Lava, it's different... and I can certainly see why it wouldn't be to some people's taste.
I wish the Lava was dried out a bit more, would help with the sweetness and heavy body. As is, I find it a very difficult beer to drink, though I do like the flavours.

Surely but I love that this beer has definition and character. A great RIS will never please everybody, and that's good!

As with wine, I find that my palate 'adjusts' quickly to a beer's profile, be it more sour or bitter or roasty or rich. I never fault a beer for that. Is a Sauternes or a Riesling Icewine actually just "sweet and heavy" or is it freaking mind-blowing and wonderful in all it's flavors. YMMV

JeffPorter · Post by **JeffPorter** » Fri Mar 30, 2012 7:19 am

chico wrote:Lion à plume imperial stout - mikkeller big worst and a 94 Thomas Hardy's

wow! How was that almost 20 year old thomas hardy! Brewed when I was in grade 10!!!

TheBeeraholic · Post by **TheBeeraholic** » Fri Mar 30, 2012 7:46 am

JeffPorter wrote:
chico wrote:Lion à plume imperial stout - mikkeller big worst and a 94 Thomas Hardy's
wow! How was that almost 20 year old thomas hardy! Brewed when I was in grade 10!!!

I don't think I'd be able to hold onto a beer for that long, unless I bought it 20 years old. Thats just amazing. I'm going to try to keep a westy 12 for 10 yrs. 20 is amazing. I saw on untapped somone posted a bit ago a 1974. Crazy.

Kel Varnsen · Post by **Kel Varnsen** » Fri Mar 30, 2012 9:23 am

Two nights ago I cracked open a 2009 Fuller's Vintage ale. I got married in 2009 and bought 4 that year, one to drink each year on our anniversary. I have to say the one I drank last night was the best Fuller's Vintage I have ever had. Especially since I had a 2011 a few weeks ago, and you could really tell how that alcohol kick had mellowed out over the years. I have one left, and I am really thinking of not drinking it next year and saving it for our 5 year anniversary.