What I got from the paint store...

[Beaver]

I figured we could start a thread detailing latest acquisitions.

I've found a paint store I really like! This is my second time there. The have tons of stuff I want to try (Dogfish, Hair of the Dog, North Coast, Rogue, Stone, etc), especially the rarer stuff in bombers.

Anyway, back on topic... :D

I got a bomber of Avery's 10 (http://www.averybrewing.com/avery/BigBeers/seasonal/ten) (it was a tough decision between this and their new Beast (http://www.averybrewing.com/avery/BigBeers/seasonal/thebeast)), and a bottle of Fuller's 1845. I'm pretty psyched about trying both.

[Payson]

I think you'll be pleasantly surprised with the Fullers. A Fine beverage! I just got a St. Peter's Cream Stout and an Old Style-Porter. Neither of which I've tried. I've tried some of the St. Peter's line and been impressed so I look forward to these.

[Beaver]

I've heard lots of good things about the Fuller's 1845. Hopefully my expectations aren't too high.

When I first read your post, I thought you meant and "Old Style" Porter. Like the Pabst (?) brand. :)

[chris_o]

Here are my notes on the Fullers 1845. Fortuately, it is bottle-conditioned, so your bottle should compare reasonably with the cask version.

"A rare opportunity to sample this in cask form. A fruity/malty beer, but surprisingly easy to drink for a beer of this strength - not cloying at all. Yeasty/biscuity tones in the aroma, plenty of hops to liven up the palate and a lengthy, well-balanced finish. However, not one to drink all night in a pub on the occasions when it appears on draught. Old Bank fo England, London WC1, December 2003. 3.9/5"

I appreciate that 6.3% may not be that high in U.S. terms, but it is for a cask ale to drink in pints in the UK.

[Beaver]

Sounds yummy Chris. I may have to indulge tonight. I'll be sure to post some notes if (or when) I do.

[fretlessman71]

All right, Beaver... where did you find your new paint store? I'm going to have to go there when I move back...

[Beaver]

I mentioned it before. It's Wilburs...next to Wild Oats (used to be Alfalfa's)...across College from the mall.

Very nice place! It'll take me quite a while to sample everything they have there...I'm looking forward to it! :)

[Beaver]

So, fret, what's the status on your move back to the homeland?

[fretlessman71]

Sometime in the next 3 months. Maybe as early as late March, maybe as late as early May. Not sure yet...

[Beaver]

Good luck with everything! Let me know when you are out here, we can have a brew or check out Wilbur's. :)

[fretlessman71]

Now that all Fort Collins establishments are SMOKE FREE (hooray!!!!!), I'd be glad to lift a pint with you when we make it out there! (Karen, my wife, will lift a root beer instead if that's okay... ;))

[DarCoop]

I went over to LA. Saturday and stopped at paint store there. They can sell singles from sixers and they cannot do that here in TX. I bought 18 different singles (some with 2-3 of each brand) and singles were usually priced at $1.79-$3.79 each. Some of pints and 22 oz were priced higher.
Got to check out stand and first cashier left and told other one to ring me up because he would have to look up all single prices. I was not in hurry so did not bother me. The second cashier took my stuff out of basket and said "These are expensive if you buy them as singles. It is easier to ring these up as a six-pack, so I will just charge you for six pack". He rang up three six packs at $6.00 each. Did not charge tax, asked me "How does $18.00 sound?"
I paid and got out of there laughing and smiling on way to car. Made my day.

[Beaver]

Nice! :)

So what did you get, anything good?

[brewmonkey]

Originally posted by DarCoop
I went over to LA. Saturday and stopped at paint store there. They can sell singles from sixers and they cannot do that here in TX. I bought 18 different singles (some with 2-3 of each brand) and singles were usually priced at $1.79-$3.79 each. Some of pints and 22 oz were priced higher.
Got to check out stand and first cashier left and told other one to ring me up because he would have to look up all single prices. I was not in hurry so did not bother me. The second cashier took my stuff out of basket and said "These are expensive if you buy them as singles. It is easier to ring these up as a six-pack, so I will just charge you for six pack". He rang up three six packs at $6.00 each. Did not charge tax, asked me "How does $18.00 sound?"
I paid and got out of there laughing and smiling on way to car. Made my day.

Make sure you get that guy on your next trip. :D

[sallad]

He rang up three six packs at $6.00 each. Did not charge tax, asked me "How does $18.00 sound?"

i had the inverse happen to me about a week ago... i was picking up a 6 bottles of DFH Olde School barleywine (at about $5.50 ea), but they only sell them as singles. so, the guy in the back gave me a random 6pk carton, paulaner i think it was, to hold the bottles in. i take it to the front and the cashier rings it up as 6pk of paulaner for about $8.

i just couldn't do it though. its a good store and they get good stuff, so i really don't want to rip them off. so, i paid the $35 instead of getting it for $8. but, man, it was tempting to just keep my mouth shut and walk out of there.

[chazwicke]

Sallad, You are a good man and you did the right thing. I applaud you.

[Stodbrew]

I have to agree with Chazwicke. That's just good karma.

[DarCoop]

Originally posted by Beaver
Nice! :)

So what did you get, anything good?

Guiness Extra Stout
Bass Pale Ale
Abita Turbo Dog
And the following beers I have never had before, Not sure if they are good or not.
FullersIPA
Anchor Steam
REd Tail Ale
John Courage Amber
Rogue Dead Guy Ale
Paulaner Hefe-Weizen
Sierra Nevada Stout


It wasnt that they rang them up wrong, they were just too lazy to look up individual prices. I already had credit card out to pay for what I was getting. It is only paint store in area that has good selection of beers, so I will be back.
Sallad, I applaud you and your honesty.

[studentofbeer]

today i picked up ommegang rare vos and aventinus doppelbock, tho i need a glass to go with that one (no wheat beer glasses. not even any mugs). i also need to find a trappist chalice so i can finally drink this westvleteren hanging around in my beer fridge.

also brian at sam's told me he was getting north coast brewing stuff in... yay old rasputin. I wish he could get some stone, bear republic and lagunitas though. then i'd be in beer heaven i think.

[BluesHarp]

This weeks bounty.....


Sixer Victory Hop Devil -
Sixer Victory Golden Monkey Trippel
Sixer Victory Storm King
Sixer Rockie's Brewery (Boulder, CO) Hazed and Infused IPA
Sixer Rockies Never Summer Ale -
3-12oz'ers Rogue Old Crustacean Barleywine
3-12oz'ers Rogue Imperial Stout
1-12oz'er Rogue I2PA Imperial Pale Ale
1-22 oz'er Rogue Hazelnut Brown Nectar
1-22oz'er Rogue Smoke Ale Rauchbier
1-22oz'er Rogue Brutal Bitter
1-22oz'er White Winter Brackett (a cross between mead and beer...honey and malt beverage "a refreshingly hoppy, malted mead" says the label.
1-22oz'er Two Brother's Bare Tree Barleywine (2001 vintage)

[Beaver]

Originally posted by BluesHarp
This weeks bounty.....

Sixer Rockie's Brewery (Boulder, CO) Hazed and Infused IPA
Sixer Rockies Never Summer Ale -


I liked both of these Rockies brews.

[steveh]

Originally posted by studentofbeer
... aventinus doppelbock, tho i need a glass to go with that one

Here ya go Student: http://www.johnsgrocery.com/Catalog/ItemProfile.cfm?argProdID=1048&Section=Breweriana

S.

[studentofbeer]

thanks steve!

i really should order it. ive spent way too long at work trying to find a store with a chimay or westmalle goblet and an aventinus glass, but came up empty.

so instead i went all-out and ordered an ommegang goblet as well as a duvel t-shirt from ommegang, so i have a goblet coming.

now i have to decide whether to just go to crate and barrel or something and get a plain wheatbeer-style glass and save on shipping or order the aventinus online. and then do i need a separate wheatbeer glass when spring and summer arrive and i start tasting hefeweizens or will the aventinus fit the bill?

i always promised id not become a beer glass collecting freak, but its starting to creep up on me even though i have absolutely no room in my cabinets. oh the conundrums of beer.

just for fun, these are the beer glasses i have--anything glaring missing?

3 nonick imperial pints w/ crown
1 goose island imperial pint
1 goose island straight side pint
1 duvel tulip
1 unibroue tulip
1 pilsner-style conical glass
2 snifters
1 ommegang goblet (on the way)

[steveh]

Originally posted by studentofbeer
.now i have to decide whether to just go to crate and barrel or something and get a plain wheatbeer-style glass and save on shipping or order the aventinus online. and then do i need a separate wheatbeer glass when spring and summer arrive and i start tasting hefeweizens or will the aventinus fit the bill?


I have 2 Weizen glasses from C&B myself (even though I think they've labeled them something lame like Bavarian Pilsner glasses) for every day use, and a couple German import Weizens (imported by the Steveh Import Co.), including an Aventinus, for special occasions. The Germans would be sticklers and say you have to use the Aventinus glass for Aventinus, but I think a regular Weizen glass will do you fine until you really want to start collecting.

And, here I go promoting the site again, but I'm thinking of getting this set just for sampling: https://store.beveragebistro.com/cgi-bin/interch/bevbistro/scan/co=1/se=GEARMJGLASS/sf=sku/se=RareBeer_Gear/sf=category/sp=store_itemfly.html

S.

Hmm, Goose Island imperial pint, eh?

[studentofbeer]

Hmm, Goose Island imperial pint, eh? [/B]

gotta love $3 sunday tours, which includes ridiculous amounts of beer as well as a free glass. couple that with Sam's free tasting on the first sunday of every month and whoa boy...

One time i got a straight-side pint glass, the other what i think is an imperial pint (shaped like the guinness glasses, tulip pint style?) At least its the shape they serve me when i toss out my MBA so it better be an imperial pint! i didnt drink all those styles of beer for nothing!

ok well i think i will pick up a wheat glass at crate and barrel on the way home and then get the aventinus sometime later (gotta see how much i like it i guess)

[steveh]

Originally posted by studentofbeer
... get the aventinus sometime later (gotta see how much i like it i guess)

Ooh, you'll like it all right! ;)

S.

[skahtboi]

Originally posted by DarCoop
They can sell singles from sixers and they cannot do that here in TX.

They can't???

I do it all the time here in Texas! World Market and Central Market both encourage it, as a matter of fact. They both have blank cardboard six-pack holders where you can put one of each beer you are wanting to try. It is not a TABC code that prevents it, I assure you. Perhaps you just need to switch paint stores to one who invites adventure!

[barley ben]

Ooh, you'll like it all right!

Oh yes, you will like it. I was stupid enough to only buy one last week when they only had 4 left. Drank it this weekend for the first time and WOW!! Went back monday to buy the rest and GONE!!! Someone else beat me to it. Should have gone with my first instincts and buy em all up.

[DarCoop]

[QUOTE]Originally posted by skahtboi
[B]They can't???

I was told Beer/Wine stores can sell singles but actual liquor stores cannot. Does not matter anyway, since here in E. Texas they think Shiner Bock and maybe Corona are "good imported beer". I stock up when I go to Central Market in DFW area. Never got the blank sixer holders though.

[skahtboi]

Originally posted by DarCoop
I stock up when I go to Central Market in DFW area. Never got the blank sixer holders though.

If you go to the one in Plano, just off 190, then they are all the way down at the left end of that massive beer case, right next to the glasses. And if you happen to see a large, shaved headed guy with buggy full of beer and a woman with red hair urging him to quit buying so much, that would be me!

[skahtboi]

Originally posted by DarCoop
[Does not matter anyway, since here in E. Texas they think Shiner Bock and maybe Corona are "good imported beer".

Went to a locally owned Italian restaurant Monday night, and looking over their beer list, I noticed that they had a rather limited "import" section that included Shiner Bock(Hey! We're in Texas. How is that imported?), Heiniken, Corona and of all things, Moretti. I drank the Moretti!

[Beaver]

Originally posted by skahtboi
Went to a locally owned Italian restaurant Monday night, and looking over their beer list, I noticed that they had a rather limited "import" section that included Shiner Bock(Hey! We're in Texas. How is that imported?), Heiniken, Corona and of all things, Moretti. I drank the Moretti!

I love it when bars around here have specials on domestics. Yet "domestic" doesn't include Colorado brews that are brewed in state. :confused:

[steveh]

Originally posted by Beaver
I love it when bars around here have specials on domestics. Yet "domestic" doesn't include Colorado brews that are brewed in state. :confused:

I've argued that point on many occassion myself, "Hmm, Sam Adams and Goose Island are made in this country, that makes them domestic. Why can't I get a bottle for $2?" I usually get an answer that goes something like, "Well, you know what we mean." No, no I don't.

S.

[steveh]

Originally posted by skahtboi
Went to a locally owned Italian restaurant Monday night, and looking over their beer list, I noticed that they had a rather limited "import" section that included Shiner Bock(Hey! We're in Texas. How is that imported?), Heiniken, Corona and of all things, Moretti.

We have a local (very hick) bar just down the street from my office that we used to use for its convenience - before we built a patio for Friday evenings in good weather, but I digress - The last time I was in said tavern, I went to the bar for a beer and 2 ladies ahead of me asked the bar tender what imports were available, "Well, we've got Heinekens, Becks, and Leinenkugels."

Now, I know to some Illinois folk, Wisconsin is a foreign land, but I been there - you don't need a passport or birth certificate to cross the border! I just hung my head in dismay. To add to the ignorance, I don't think the 2 girls ordering beer even knew better, they ordered the Heineken(s).

I drank the Moretti!

The Moretti LaRossa is pretty tasty - anyone had the Doppio Malto?

S.

[Beaver]

Originally posted by steveh
I've argued that point on many occassion myself, "Hmm, Sam Adams and Goose Island are made in this country, that makes them domestic. Why can't I get a bottle for $2?" I usually get an answer that goes something like, "Well, you know what we mean." No, no I don't.

S.

They should just call it $2 crap beers. :D

[steveh]

Originally posted by Beaver
They should just call it $2 crap beers. :D

$2 Swillsner night. :P

S.

[fretlessman71]

Howzabout domestic STYLE? This doesn't insult the macros - however much they deserve it - and gets the point across without implying that something GOOD might be in that category.

[barley ben]

Or the "You're still paying too much $2 special".

[skahtboi]

Originally posted by fretlessman71
Howzabout domestic STYLE?

Yeah...but there you go opening up another can of worms. Come on, what do you consider "domestic style" beer? Sierra Nevada Pale Ale or Buttwiper?

[fretlessman71]

Buttwiper. They were there first, and they can have the moniker. SNPA is a Micro, and no matter how big they get they will always be a Micro in my eyes.

So Buttwiper and the like can be Domestic... and SN, Goose Island, New Belgium and their cohorts can be AMERICAN. Capiche? :)

[barley ben]

Sounds good to me!

[studentofbeer]

i was at a restaurant last night and noticed the menu-- sam adams, heineken etc. were listed under a heading, "Premium and Imports" while bud and the like were "Domestics"

[fretlessman71]

Makes you wonder if they knew which of the beers in that category were premium, which were imports, and which didn't belong there in the first place....!

[skahtboi]

Originally posted by fretlessman71
So Buttwiper and the like can be Domestic... and SN, Goose Island, New Belgium and their cohorts can be AMERICAN. Capiche? :)

I can live with that! But still, I would like to see more "American" beers listed on menus as something other than imports, perhaps "premiums" or something.

[fretlessman71]

I always thought "American Microbrews" would be the most descriptive term. Who doesn't know what that means?

[skahtboi]

Originally posted by fretlessman71
I always thought "American Microbrews" would be the most descriptive term. Who doesn't know what that means?

The Buttwiper drinkers!

I can hear it now...."Hey Verne! What kinda critters be in them thar microbrews??" Or perhaps, " I want a real beer, not one of them tiny micro beer things."

[fretlessman71]

They're a lost cause anyway. Let 'em sit there in ignorance! :D

[Beaver]

I just got a 12 of Odell's 90 Shilling and a 6 of SN Bigfoot.

[hops99]

I can hear it now...."Hey Verne! What kinda critters be in them thar microbrews??" Or perhaps, " I want a real beer, not one of them tiny micro beer things."

It's true. I was at a wedding in Spartanburg, South Carolina about five years ago, and I stopped in a beer store. Before I checked out the selection, I asked the clerk if they carried any microbrewed beer, and she responded "Sorry, we don't carry that brand of beer here". Brand? Huh?

Morons.

[barley ben]

I have good news for myself. I found out that it is slow at work and I don't have to go, so I decided to pick up a couple of beers. My problem, micros and good import don't exist in my immediate area. I buy from a store down the street from work which is an hour away. I can get Guinness, PU and SNPA at the local stores. That's it other than macro's. That is till today, I decided to stop by a store and pick up some Guinness and when I walked up to their sorry selection I discovered, the usuals plus a selection of Flying Fish, SNPA including Celebration Ale marked down to $5.99. They also had Spatan Oktoberfest, and a few more. Maybe not the largest selection but it's a good start for my area. Think I'm gonna keep going back there so it looks like there is a boom in good macro's and hopefully they will keep adding to there stock. After all, you can never have enough beer in the fridge, right?

So anyway, I got 12 SN Celebration Ale for $12.70 after tax. Not bad for my area!!!

[skahtboi]

Originally posted by hops99
It's true. I was at a wedding in Spartanburg, South Carolina about five years ago, and I stopped in a beer store. Before I checked out the selection, I asked the clerk if they carried any microbrewed beer, and she responded "Sorry, we don't carry that brand of beer here". Brand? Huh?

Morons.

http://www.stopstart.freeserve.co.uk/smilie/widegrin.gif

[Fast_Eddy]

Here's a list of what I got from a mail-order paint store:

1) Double Bastard
2) Bear Republic Hop Rod Rye
3) Hoptown IPA
4) Ruination IPA
5) 3 x Will Brau Ur-Bock
6) 2 x Alesmith Extra Pale
7) Alesmith Anvil ESB
8) Alesmith Wee Heavy
9) Bear Republic Racer 5 IPA


I'll report back as I consume them. I'm so happy!!

[Tweek]

I would like to try some alesmith. I need to get off my butt and do some internet ordering.

[DarCoop]

Originally posted by Fast_Eddy
Here's a list of what I got from a mail-order paint store:

1) Double Bastard
2) Bear Republic Hop Rod Rye
3) Hoptown IPA
4) Ruination IPA
5) 3 x Will Brau Ur-Bock
6) 2 x Alesmith Extra Pale
7) Alesmith Anvil ESB
8) Alesmith Wee Heavy
9) Bear Republic Racer 5 IPA


I'll report back as I consume them. I'm so happy!!

I was told they would not ship into Texas. Glad to know. I will start looking around at online paint stores.

[Fast_Eddy]

Darcoop - check your PM.

[skahtboi]

Originally posted by DarCoop
I was told they would not ship into Texas. Glad to know. I will start looking around at online paint stores.

Are you serious DarCoop? I had heard that the TABC were supposed to loosen restrictions on mail order beer beginning this year. I need to do some more investigation on this!

[DarCoop]

It may be that they have loosened restricitions recently. It was several years ago I heard this and I assumed it was still true.
Wish they would redo all of their crazy TABC laws.

[Beaver]

Went to a new paint store tonight. Another one with a very good selection.

I spent probably about a half an hour trying to figure out what to get. I ended up with a 6 of New Belgium Biere de Mars, and a 22 of SKA's Nefarious Ten Pin Porter (Imperial porter).

I was also considering Avery's Ellie's Brown and The Beast, Left Hand's Imperial Stout (and their oak aged version), Allagash, Ommegang, Stone's Arrogant Bastard, Ruination and Old Guardian, Flying Dog's Horn Dog barley wine, Anchor porter and SNPA.

It's a miracle I'm not still there! :D

[fretlessman71]

Ya gotta name and locate these new paint stores when you go to 'em, dangit! We're taking notes! :)

[barley ben]

I found a new good one the other day. Picked up 2 1845's and 4 Young's Double Chocolate nitro cans. Got a sixer of Fuller's London Porter and a sixer of Harpoon IPA yesterday. I have a fealing I'll be hitting this place up alot for a while. I haven't tried half their selection which is two isles all together(micro and imports).

[Beaver]

Fret - It wasn't new, just new to me. It was Supermarket Liquors, I think, at Lemay and Mulberry (by the new Walmart).

[Beaver]

I got some beer for a party tomorrow night. I got a 12 of 90 Shilling, a 6's of Avery's Out of Bound Stout and Ellie's Brown Ale. The Avery's were on sale for 5.99 a 6. We're also having margs and sangria. It a Mexican theme, but I wanted to get beer I like. I'm not sure if anyone else will like it, but I guess that'll mean more for me! :D

Oh, I also picked of a bomber of Avery's The Beast (http://www.averybrewing.com/avery/BigBeers/seasonal/thebeast) for myself.

[fretlessman71]

Originally posted by Beaver
Fret - It wasn't new, just new to me. It was Supermarket Liquors, I think, at Lemay and Mulberry (by the new Walmart).

Supermarket Liquors has a bad habit of selling beer that is very close to its due date. Beware, beware! :eek:

Used to go there a whole lot in my younger days when a friend of mine lived east of town. Not a bad place, but look at what you're buying verrrry carefully...

[Beaver]

Originally posted by fretlessman71
Supermarket Liquors has a bad habit of selling beer that is very close to its due date. Beware, beware! :eek:

Used to go there a whole lot in my younger days when a friend of mine lived east of town. Not a bad place, but look at what you're buying verrrry carefully...

Thanks for the heads up, Fret.

The more I think about it, the more I think I should get some Mexican beer for the party tomorrow. Maybe some Dos Equis and/or Negra Modelo. Any recommendations?

[Stodbrew]

Originally posted by Beaver
Thanks for the heads up, Fret.

The more I think about it, the more I think I should get some Mexican beer for the party tomorrow. Maybe some Dos Equis and/or Negra Modelo. Any recommendations?


I think you pretty much nailed it with those two. Dos Equis Amber and Negra Modelo, IMO, are the two best Mexican beers there are.

[Beaver]

I guess I'll get some 6's of those...save more of the good stuff for myself! :D

[Stodbrew]

That's the way it should be! :D

[Beaver]

I got a 6 of Negra Modelo and Dos Equis Amber. I caved and got a 6 of Dos Equis regular as well in case there are people who don't like "dark" beers. My beer fridge is pretty packed now! :)

[Beaver]

Well I guess the Mexican purchases were not such a great idea. I drank 2 beers and the other (17?) people drank a total of 2 beers - a Fat Tire and a 90 Shilling. The Margs went really quickly though, and there was a bit of beer drinking at an early stop for the progressive dinner (I had a New Belgium Abbey!). Now I still have 5 regular Dos Equis left...super. :confused:

[fretlessman71]

Two words... Beer Bread. :)

[skahtboi]

Originally posted by fretlessman71
Two words... Beer Bread. :)

Or any other beer related recipe!!!!

[steveh]

Originally posted by skahtboi
Or any other beer related recipe!!!!

Well, I wouldn't use it to supplement your wort!! :eek:

S.

[Beaver]

So any ideas for some good beer recipes using Dos Equis?

[Beaver]

I got some Arrogant Bastard and Young's Double Chocolate Stout today...yum, yum!

[fretlessman71]

OK... so, since you've had both, tell us if you think there's a comparison between Arrogant Bastard and SN Bigfoot. I noticed similarities, but everyone else here says that they're not comparable, and I'm wondering if I just need to try them side by side one day when I'm back in CO...

[Beaver]

Here are my reviews:
Arrogant Bastard (http://www.realbeer.com/discussions/showthread.php?s=&threadid=2952)

Bigfoot (http://www.realbeer.com/discussions/showthread.php?s=&threadid=2685)

From what I remember, the Bigfoot was a bigger less mature beer. Both were big on hops. I thought the hops on the Arrogant Bastard were much better balanced by the citrus/grapefruit tones. The Arrogant Bastard seemed to me like a really well done (and strong) IPA. Whereas the Bigfoot was much more comples (being a barely wine). I can definitely see some similarities between the two.

Maybe I'll have to crack a Bigfoot next. Although I think a 22 of AB followed by a Bigfoot will probably kick my butt for the night. :D

[Beaver]

I'd be more than willing to help you out with that taste test when you are out here! :D

[skahtboi]

Finally picked up the 2004 edition of Bigfoot yesterday. Have yet to drink one. I also picked up some Avery White Rascal, which is their version of a Belgian style wheat beer. (I never had this one before, but I haven't had an Avery that I didn't like yet.)

Big bonus yesterday was that Murphy's Stout in the widgit can was on sale for a ridiculous $26.00 a case. I stocked up for the long haul!

[skahtboi]

Also, saw this at the paint store for the first time yesterday, but didn't pick it up. I went to the New Belgium website and read up on it, and now have decided that I need to make a return trip to give it a try. Anyone try New Belgium's Biere De Mars yet?

[Beaver]

Originally posted by skahtboi
Also, saw this at the paint store for the first time yesterday, but didn't pick it up. I went to the New Belgium website and read up on it, and now have decided that I need to make a return trip to give it a try. Anyone try New Belgium's Biere De Mars yet?

Yep:

http://www.realbeer.com/discussions/showthread.php?s=&threadid=2851

[davesarman]

One of the best paint stores in the Minneapolis area is called Blue Max. It's on the other side of the metro from where I live, so I only get over there once and a while. Made the trip this weekend and this is what I got:
Bell's Expedition Stout
Bell's Consecrator Dopplebock
Bell's Batch 6000
Flying Dog Horndog Barleywine
Lake Superior Old Man Winter Barleywine
Old Engine Oil Special Reserve (based on a review I read in another thread)
Westmalle Dubbel (recently had the tripel, wanted to round it out)
Achel Bruin

Could have picked up many, many more Belgians, but the tab was starting to get up there, so I stopped with what I listed above. Guess I'll have to reduce my inventory and go back! :p

[chazwicke]

Let us know what you think of the Old Engine Oil.

[davesarman]

I've had the regular Old Engine Oil before and thought it was terrific. Can't wait to taste it aged in oak barrells!

[JdpharmD]

I had a few wisdom teeth (3rd molars) out yesterday, so I decided to take a trip to AJ's and see what the hype was about. I came home very impressed and with a pretty good stash. I might be able to drink a few tonight. I picked up mostly porters and stouts. The pales are for company who can't appreciate my tastes :)

-Flying Dog, Classic Pale Ale
-Mendocino BC Black Hawk Stout
-Mendocine BC Ble Heron Pale Ale
-Sierra Nevada Stout
-Sierra Nevada Porter
-Ruedrich's Red Seal Ale
-Sonoran Burning Bird Pale Ale
-Sonoran Desert Amber
-Sonoran Inebriator
-Mackeson XXX
-Original Black Flag Porter
-Old Rasputin Russian Imperial Stout
-Black Butte Porter
-Anchor Porter
-Grant's Perfect Porter

I've had a few of these before, but it's been a while. Has anyone seen any Great Lakes brews around this area? I used to live in MI, and I'm missing them.

[adbachtell]

Just finished my lastest pickup from the paint store. pickedup Moosedrool from Bigsky brewery. Had my first 90Min IPA from dogfish. Loved it. Want to try the 120 but the cost up here in Alaska was a little steep. Will try it next time. And had another old engine oil from Harviestoun Brewery. Well I now need a nap. Just thought I would drop a line.

[adbachtell]

Sorry press buttons to quick. Has anyone tried the Avery Brewery selectons. So far every one I have had was exelent. Today I saw a new one. The Beast. Again did not buy due to cost but will next time. At 15% the name seems to fit.

[Beaver]

Originally posted by adbachtell
Sorry press buttons to quick. Has anyone tried the Avery Brewery selectons. So far every one I have had was exelent. Today I saw a new one. The Beast. Again did not buy due to cost but will next time. At 15% the name seems to fit.

Here are some of my tasting notes of Avery's brews including the Beast:
http://www.realbeer.com/discussions/showthread.php?s=&threadid=2787

[chazwicke]

We can get some of the Avery beers here in VA too. I have enjoyed those that I have tried.

[Beaver]

I just returned from the paint store with a 6 of Stone IPA (haven't had before!), a 6 of Oskar Blues Old Chub (from the makers of Dale's Pale Ale - a micro in a can), and a 22 of Rockies Mojo IPA.

[Stodbrew]

Had the Oskar Blues Dale's Pale Ale in a can when I was down at the Craft Brewer's Conference in San Diego a couple weeks ago and was very impressed. That was a great beer. A few local brewers and I are talking about buying a canning line and sharing it so we can all get our beers in places we don't have them. I was very impressed with the canning machinery and the quality of the beer that was canned. Hopefully we can pull it off.

[Beaver]

Originally posted by Stodbrew
Had the Oskar Blues Dale's Pale Ale in a can when I was down at the Craft Brewer's Conference in San Diego a couple weeks ago and was very impressed. That was a great beer. A few local brewers and I are talking about buying a canning line and sharing it so we can all get our beers in places we don't have them. I was very impressed with the canning machinery and the quality of the beer that was canned. Hopefully we can pull it off.

Sounds cool, Stod...good luck!

So did you notice any negative side effects to the flavor from being canned?

[Stodbrew]

Thanks, Beaver. I hope it works out. That was the first time I've had that beer so, unfortunately, I have no basis for comparison. However, I was kind of expecting some sort of off flavor, namely oxidation, but was really pleasantly surprised. I'm not really sure when the beer I had was canned, though. It would be interesting to get another can and run an air test on it. Just for curiosities sake. Overall, though, I was really impressed.

[Beaver]

So did you drink it out of the can or pour it into a glass first? :)

[Stodbrew]

Both, actually! :D

[Beaver]

Bought some Avery New World Porter, Unibroue La Terrible and Rogue Smoke Ale tonight.

[BluesHarp]

...all right, here we go; this past weekend, fellow forumite Bluesnbrews, myself, and two other friends made a beer roadtrip of epic proportions...we stopped at two liquor stores in Illinois, one in Indiana, and went directly to Three Floyd's for some samples and plenty of carry out.
So without further ado; my take:

Three Floyds Gumball Head wheat beer - 4 bombers
Three Floyds Dreadnaught IIPA - 2 bombers

Stone IPA - 1 sixpack
Stone Ruination - 2 bombers
Stone Arrogant Bastard - 2 bombers
Stone 030303 Vertical Epic - 1 bomber
Stone 040404 Vertical Epic - 1 bomber

Victory Prima Pils - 1 sixpack

Founders Dirty Bastard Scotch Ale - 1 sixpack

Lefthand Imperial Stout - 1 bomber

Avery Eleven - 2 bombers

Duvel - 2 bottles (with free tulip glass)

Sticke Uerige Dusseldorf Altstatt (German Alt)- 1 bottle

BurgerBrau Roggenbier (German rye beer) - 1 bottle

Hanssens Mead the Gueze (Belgium),a blend of Gueze and Lurgashall mead - 1 bottle

Arcadia Whitsum Ale (free from liquor store)

Now I was the most conservative of the group; my take added up to about $100, Bluesnbrews dropped about $300 and another buddy over $500! (of course, a full case of Dreadnaught will get you on your way!)

Maybe Bluesnbrews will offer up his list ;)

Steveh...we actually ended up at the Firkin on the way home.
I would have given you a shout, but the whole trip was kind of on a whim and I had no idea when, or even if, we would make it there!!

[Beaver]

Very impressive, BluesHarp!

[chazwicke]

Yes a very nice take! Party at Blues Harps!!!!!

[BluesHarp]

Come on over...I hate to drink bombers by myself! :D

[steveh]

Originally posted by BluesHarp
Steveh...we actually ended up at the Firkin on the way home.
I would have given you a shout, but the whole trip was kind of on a whim and I had no idea when, or even if, we would make it there!!

I was gonna ask if my invitation was "in the mail." ;)

If it was Saturday, I was workin', then sampling some home-brew at my friend's. If it was Sunday, I was just hangin' out and would'a jumped at the opportunity! Any cute girls at the Firkin?

S.

[BluesHarp]

It was Saturday...and yes! :D

[Beaver]

I found another really sweet liquor store (for Fret - it's Liquor Max on 34 in Loveland). Awesome selection of quality brews, and lots of Belgians. I ended up chatting with the guy who runs the beer department for about 45 minutes.

I got a 750 of Abbaye des Rocs Grand Cru, and 22s of AV Hop Ottin, and Great Divides DIPA.

[fretlessman71]

Drove by there today - didn't have time to stop in, but now that you sing its praises I'll have to drop in sometime when I have the chance. I don't know - somehow I seem to put people off when I try to start up a conversation like the one you had for 3/4 of an hour. Maybe I'll just have to live with the fact that, although I may be as verbose and prolific as William F. Buckley when it comes to the written word, my vocal exploits come off about as well as Gomer Pyle discussing warp drive...:rolleyes:

[Beaver]

Originally posted by fretlessman71
Drove by there today - didn't have time to stop in, but now that you sing its praises I'll have to drop in sometime when I have the chance. I don't know - somehow I seem to put people off when I try to start up a conversation like the one you had for 3/4 of an hour. Maybe I'll just have to live with the fact that, although I may be as verbose and prolific as William F. Buckley when it comes to the written word, my vocal exploits come off about as well as Gomer Pyle discussing warp drive...:rolleyes:

I'm normally not a big converser, but it's easy when talking good beer!

They had a good selection of 6 packs - Deschutes is new to our state. They also had 4 big shelves of warm, rare beer - lots of Dogfish Head, Hair of the Dog, Allagash, Unibroue, Avery, Rogue, plus quality beers from Belgium, Germany, and Italy - from what I can remember.

[fretlessman71]

There's also a very cool place on the south side of Loveland - Taft and Hwy 402, near King Soopers grocery store - that has a great selection, including a "mystery sixer" for about $7 that comes wrapped in a paper bag. They promise only imports and micros to be in there - I'm waiting to get brave enough to do it...

[studentofbeer]

my boss just brought back to the office a sixer of capital maibock, a sixer of their munich dark and a 4 pack of unibroue maudite to go with the Kurobuta pork we are grilling up for lunch. score!

[skahtboi]

Originally posted by studentofbeer
my boss just brought back to the office a sixer of capital maibock, a sixer of their munich dark and a 4 pack of unibroue maudite to go with the Kurobuta pork we are grilling up for lunch. score!

Damn! I need a job....and a boss...like that!

[BluesHarp]

It just doesn't get much better than this:

[Beaver]

Originally posted by BluesHarp
It just doesn't get much better than this:

Damn! That is quite the haul! Is that the new Stone Imp Stout? I didn't think Dark Lord was still available. I can't quite make out the third from the left.

If you need help drinking all that, I'd be happy to offer my services! :D

[fretlessman71]

Tell us about the 3rd and 4th from the left... can't quite make them out. Gotta applaud your choice of the SN Bigfoot - what a great beer!

[Beaver]

Originally posted by fretlessman71
Tell us about the 3rd and 4th from the left... can't quite make them out. Gotta applaud your choice of the SN Bigfoot - what a great beer!

4th from the left is Rochefort Trappistes 10. Yet another supposedly fine brew that I've never had! :p

[BluesHarp]

L-R

1) Sierra Nevada bigfoot barley wine '04
2) Stone IPA
3) Westy 12
4) Rochefort 10
5) Three Floyds Dreadnaught IIPA
6) Stone Ruination IPA
7) Three Floyds DarkLord Imperial Stout '04 (we bought a case the day it went on sale)
8) Stone Imperial Stout '03
9) Stone IPA
10) Sierra Nevada bigfoot barley wine '04

Bluesnbrews and I wiped these out in a marathon taste test one evening.

The next morning we headed to Libertville, IL to meet up with Steveh and sample some more fine beverages, including some cask conditioned offerings.

The Darklord will be better in year or two...my cellared bottles still have about three inches of sediment that hasn't dropped yet; perhaps by Christmas it may be ready to re-evaluate.

All in all, some wonderful brews...

[BluesHarp]

Originally posted by Beaver

If you need help drinking all that, I'd be happy to offer my services!

...you will notice there are no caps on any of those bottles! :D

[Beaver]

Thanks to recs from this board, I picked up a 6 of Deschutes Black Butte Porter. There was a guy from Avery at the store. Since they had a special $6 six packs plus one free 12 oz, I also go a 6 of Avery's White Rascal, with a 12 oz of the 14'er ESB. I also picked up a bomber of Avery's Eleven for good measure. :)

[skahtboi]

This is starting to become.....

"The Thread That Wouldn't Die!"

[skahtboi]

Actually, I need to make a major restock run to the paint store sometime soon. This weekend, however, will be spent here:

http://www.crossroadsguitarfestival.org/

[BluesHarp]

Originally posted by Beaver
... There was a guy from Avery at the store. Since they had a special $6 six packs plus one free 12 oz, I also go a 6 of Avery's White Rascal, with a 12 oz of the 14'er ESB. I also picked up a bomber of Avery's Eleven for good measure. :)

Nice haul...how is the White? I haven't had that one yet, but I can get it...

[chazwicke]

Originally posted by skahtboi
Actually, I need to make a major restock run to the paint store sometime soon. This weekend, however, will be spent here:

http://www.crossroadsguitarfestival.org/

Man am I envious! I have been following this. I just saw Eric at the Albert Hall last month. Also attended a private party given for he and his band in the London hard Rock. Eric did not show but the rest of his band did.

[BluesHarp]

Johnny A
Vishwa Mohan Bhatt
Jeff “Skunk” Baxter
Jeff Beck
Roscoe Beck
Nuno Bettencourt
Booker T & the MGs
Doyle Bramhall II
James Burton
John Calarco
J.J. Cale
Jonathan Cain
Larry Carlton
Del Castillo
Eric Clapton
Rusty Cooley
Robert Cray
Mike Cross
Sonny Curtis
Bo Diddley
Jerry Douglas
Doyle Dykes
Honeyboy Edwards
Ramblin' Jack Elliot

Tony Franklin
Vince Gill
Bob Glaub
Jay Gordon
Guitarmageddon
Buddy Guy
David Hidalgo
Peter Huttlinger
David Johansen
Eric Johnson
Lawrence Juber
Nishat Khan
BB King
Greg Koch
Jedd Hughes
Sonny Landreth
Jonny Lang
Robert Lockwood Jr.
George Lynch
John Mayer
John McLaughlin
Pat Metheny
OHM
Buck Page

Tommy Shaw
Robert Randolph
Duke Robillard
Carlos Santana
Neal Schon
Marc Seal
Paul Reed Smith
Norm Stephens
Styx
Marty Stuart
Hubert Sumlin
James Taylor
Luther Tatum
Andy Timmons Band
Dan Tyminski
Steve Vai
Jimmie Vaughan
Joe Walsh
Tappy Wright
James Young
ZZ Top

That is a who's who list if I've ever seen one...everything from authentic delta blues (Honeyboy Edwards) to blues-rock fusion (Jeff Beck) to jazz fusion (John McLaughlin) to the young bucks (Jonny Lang, John Mayer)...I'll just stop there or this could go on forever...

Damnnnnnn!!!!!

[fretlessman71]

Originally posted by skahtboi
This is starting to become.....

"The Thread That Wouldn't Die!"

I think the record is 18 pages.......

[skahtboi]

Originally posted by BluesHarp
Johnny A
Vishwa Mohan Bhatt
Jeff “Skunk” Baxter
Jeff Beck
Roscoe Beck
Nuno Bettencourt
Booker T & the MGs
Doyle Bramhall II
James Burton
John Calarco
J.J. Cale
Jonathan Cain
Larry Carlton
Del Castillo
Eric Clapton
Rusty Cooley
Robert Cray
Mike Cross
Sonny Curtis
Bo Diddley
Jerry Douglas
Doyle Dykes
Honeyboy Edwards
Ramblin' Jack Elliot

Tony Franklin
Vince Gill
Bob Glaub
Jay Gordon
Guitarmageddon
Buddy Guy
David Hidalgo
Peter Huttlinger
David Johansen
Eric Johnson
Lawrence Juber
Nishat Khan
BB King
Greg Koch
Jedd Hughes
Sonny Landreth
Jonny Lang
Robert Lockwood Jr.
George Lynch
John Mayer
John McLaughlin
Pat Metheny
OHM
Buck Page

Tommy Shaw
Robert Randolph
Duke Robillard
Carlos Santana
Neal Schon
Marc Seal
Paul Reed Smith
Norm Stephens
Styx
Marty Stuart
Hubert Sumlin
James Taylor
Luther Tatum
Andy Timmons Band
Dan Tyminski
Steve Vai
Jimmie Vaughan
Joe Walsh
Tappy Wright
James Young
ZZ Top

That is a who's who list if I've ever seen one...everything from authentic delta blues (Honeyboy Edwards) to blues-rock fusion (Jeff Beck) to jazz fusion (John McLaughlin) to the young bucks (Jonny Lang, John Mayer)...I'll just stop there or this could go on forever...

Damnnnnnn!!!!!

Yeah. I'm pretty pumped!

[skahtboi]

Originally posted by fretlessman71
I think the record is 18 pages.......

How about length of time, though?

[Beaver]

Originally posted by BluesHarp
Nice haul...how is the White? I haven't had that one yet, but I can get it...

I just had one the other night. I'll post some notes on it soon. I was really impressed by it. It didn't sound appealing to me at all, but I bought it since it was on sale and b/c of Avery's record. A very nice llighter beer.

[Beaver]

Originally posted by skahtboi
How about length of time, though?

Should I let it die?

[fretlessman71]

No.... this thread is becoming a timeline - almost like a series of short stories that are chronologically consecutive (hopjack, that means they're in the order that they happen in). If this board lasts several years, and this thread keeps getting updated, you'll be able to go back and see how people's tastes have evolved over time. It'll be pretty cool!

[chazwicke]

I agree with Fret. Let it live!! Scott, Let us know how that awesome show is.

[brewmonkey]

I AM STOKED!!!

Stopped into one of my favorite stores this afternoon to see if anything new had come in or if anything was on special (they are moving locations soon) and LOW AND BEHOLD...................

They now have Rogue Old Crustacean Barleywine (2003), Imperial Stout (2003) and the Imperial Pale Ale. While they have been carrying Rogue products it is always the standard Mocha Porter, etc... and not the ones that I am into (Bigger, Stronger, Uncut...:D)

[skahtboi]

Originally posted by chazwicke
I agree with Fret. Let it live!! Scott, Let us know how that awesome show is.

Friday and Saturday were exceptional if you are a guitar player. There were seminars with many of the folk involved, including a very informative hour with Jeff "Skunk" Baxter. There were also the Guitarmaggedon finals and winners on the stage, plus a lot of mini concerts going on all over. No style of music seemed to be excluded. Also, plenty of vendors on hand to make you part with hard earned $$$, which managed to get much more of mine that I should have ever parted with. (Great deals on guitars and support merchadise abounded.) Oddly, my wife was more than understanding of my excesses...has me worried as to what she has in mind for the upcoming months!

Sunday was the big show. It started at 10:30 in the morning and ran to nearly midnight, utilizing two stages almost non-stop. The list of names goes on forever, and includes but is not limited to:
Sonny Landreth, Doyle Bramhall II, Jimmie Vaughan, Jeff Beck, Booker T. and the MG's (yes, with Steve Cropper and Donald "Duck" Dunn), Buddy Guy, B.B. King, Carlos Santana(perhaps the best set of the day), Eric Clapton, ZZ Topp, and many many others. The actual show was scheduled to run another set after the ZZ Topp set(which turned out to be the last of the night), but a line of storms was rapidly moving in and so the "All Star Jam" was cancelled. It was a fantastic lineup, with some really great performances.

[chazwicke]

Thanks for the review. I have read several post show reviews. It sounds like it was awesome. although I do not play myself, (Except tamboreen :D ) Most of my friends are musicians and many are in bands. I have collected music for 35 years. there was a tremendous amount of talent at that show. Wonder if there will be any cds or dvds released.

[BluesHarp]

WOW...that is an event to be cherished for a lifetime...just re-read that line-up. Musicians that span better than half a century and represent some of the absolute greats of their genres; again I say...WOW...

[skahtboi]

Originally posted by BluesHarp
WOW...that is an event to be cherished for a lifetime...just re-read that line-up. Musicians that span better than half a century and represent some of the absolute greats of their genres; again I say...WOW...

And keep in mind that I left several out!

[steveh]

Originally posted by skahtboi
And keep in mind that I left several out!

Well don't leave us hanging! The initial list was stunning.

S.

[skahtboi]

The list was too expansive...I'm telling you. If I try to list them all, I will no doubt leave some of them out. And then, of course, there were certain acts that I had no real burning desire to sit through, and those provided an opportunity to go and watch the skimpily dressed gals that were all over the place, and to purchase some psuedo beer.

I will also add that Jonny Lang is one hell of a guitar player. It was the first time that I had ever seen him live. Another "kid" that turned out to be pretty impressive as a picker was John Mayer.

[skahtboi]

And Joe Walsh really seemed to be having a blast with his set. He even did some old James Gang stuff, and also had some of the others including EC sit on his set.

Robert Randoph is someone who totally took me by surprise. I was unfamiliar with him...he plays the blues, a very high voltage style of the blues, on, of all things, a pedal steel. He kicked some major ass! The band he had was really tight as well!

I didn't take in Styx or any of the "metal" set like Andy Timmons or Stevie Vai. Just too much to do and too little time to do it all!

[thewiz]

Originally posted by Beaver
I've found a paint store I really like!

Excuse my ignorance.... but why is it called a paint store?

[fretlessman71]

It's code! You know... so's yer ol' lady won't know watcher talkin' 'bout when you wanna head out to get some more firewater, knowhaddimean? ;)

[steveh]

Originally posted by skahtboi
Another "kid" that turned out to be pretty impressive as a picker was John Mayer.

Yeah, his "pop" success aside, I've seen and heard (live radio appearances) Mayer live and been impressed with his guitar prowess. Look for him soon on a public television Soundstage appearance with Buddy Guy. He's also a pretty likeable and humble guy when interviewed, that prompted me to pick up his first album.

S.

[chazwicke]

Originally posted by skahtboi
[B]
Robert Randoph is someone who totally took me by surprise. I was unfamiliar with him...he plays the blues, a very high voltage style of the blues, on, of all things, a pedal steel. He kicked some major ass! The band he had was really tight as well!

I saw Randolph along with EC in the Royal Albert Hall. I too was astonished at what he does with a pedal steel. I think he also has a new album out.

EC played here in Washington last night and I did not go. My buddy whom attended the Albert Hall concert with me did and he said the show was as good. He liked the RAH venue better but the playing was as good here in MCI Center. I also heard that Randolph got a standing ovation at the end of his set here.

[BluesHarp]

Originally posted by steveh
Yeah, his "pop" success aside, I've seen and heard (live radio appearances) Mayer live and been impressed with his guitar prowess. Look for him soon on a public television Soundstage appearance with Buddy Guy. He's also a pretty likeable and humble guy when interviewed, that prompted me to pick up his first album.

S.

...I think I saw that duo on Austin City Limits a few months ago; I don't get Soundstage on my local PBS, so it wasn't that show.
You are correct, he is a MUCH better guitarist than most give him credit for.
He and Buddy looked to be having a lot of fun doing a little "head-cutting"...

[skahtboi]

Mayer, Guy, Bramhall II and EC on sat in with Jimmie Vaughan and his band during BB King's set. There were some killer jams going, lemmetellya!

[chazwicke]

Originally posted by chazwicke
I saw Randolph along with EC in the Royal Albert Hall. I too was astonished at what he does with a pedal steel. I think he also has a new album out.

EC played here in Washington last night and I did not go. My buddy whom attended the Albert Hall concert with me did and he said the show was as good. He liked the RAH venue better but the playing was as good here in MCI Center. I also heard that Randolph got a standing ovation at the end of his set here.

Actually his name is Rudolph.

[hopjack13]

i got a 1.5 litre (magnum?) bottle of chimay grand reserve 2003 for $19.99 from the paint store!
whoo hoo! it perfect cuz tomorrows my wedding anaversary and we were married in 2003, and when it came time for the toast we tosted with the chimay blue!

[Stodbrew]

Congrats, Hopjack! Hope you and the wife have a great time!

[chazwicke]

Yes, Happy Anniversary! You may be starting a new tradition. Better go stock up on more bottles.

[hopjack13]

well thnx fellas! i was thinking the same thing myself,'pick up a few more for 5 and 10 year anaversarys' chimay should age well for that length of time...no?

[fretlessman71]

NOW you're thinking ahead! (And I'm sure the wife will buy your reasoning as well.... ;) )

[skahtboi]

Originally posted by chazwicke
Actually his name is Rudolph.

That's it!!!! Like I said, I was unfamiliar with him until the Festival!

Happy Anniversary Hopjack!

[chazwicke]

Here is my beer stock for the weekend. Some I picked up at the paint store yesterday and some were left over from previous weekends.

7 GREAT DIVIDE DENVER PALE ALE
9 CONISTON BLUEBIRD
2 ADVENTINUS
2 GUMBALLHEAD BOMBERS
6 BERLINER WEISSE (My Mother in law is from Berlin. I also have the requisite raspberry syrup. Should be a nice refresher.)
6 CLIPPER CITY HEAVY SEAS SAISON
6 SMUTTYNOSE IPA
5 RIVER HORSE HOP HAZARD
2 MENDICINO WHITE HAWK IPA
1 BACKFIN PALE ALE - CLAY PIPE BREWING
2 RED SEAL
2 WILD GOOSE IPA
6 JEVER PILS
6 ALPHA KING
1 ECHT KRIEKENBIER
1 CZECHVAR
3 OLD DOMINION OAK BARREL STOUT
3 LIQUOR DE MALT - DFH
7 GUINNESS
1 RCH ALE MARY
1 RCH OLD SLUG PORTER
1 ORKNEY DARK ISLAND
1 ORKNEY THE RED MACGREGGOR

This should get me through most of the long weekend.
:D

[Beaver]

I just picked up a 6 of Hazed and Infused and a bomber of Great Divide's Titan IPA.

[swzine]

I'm going to show what I newb I am, but I have no shame. What's the origin of the phrase paint store? First time I ever heard that one!

[BluesHarp]

Originally posted by swzine
I'm going to show what I newb I am, but I have no shame. What's the origin of the phrase paint store? First time I ever heard that one!

used in context:

"Honey...I have to make a run to the paint store..." ;)

I forget who it was here that first coined that one, but it has stuck!

[swzine]

Originally posted by BluesHarp
used in context:

"Honey...I have to make a run to the paint store..." ;)

I forget who it was here that first coined that one, but it has stuck!

very creative.

[chazwicke]

I think it was the long lost b3s.

[Beaver]

The local paint store had SN 6ers on sale for $6. They were out of the Porter, but I got some Pale Ale, Stout and Wheat. I may go back for some Porter this week. I've only ever had the SNPA, and it's been a while for that, so I'm ready!

[fretlessman71]

Don't be cryptic, Beav - which one?

Oh yeah... Supermarket has Flying Dog 6ers for $4.99, and they're fresh. I've heard great things about the new Helles!

[Beaver]

Originally posted by fretlessman71
Don't be cryptic, Beav - which one?

Oh yeah... Supermarket has Flying Dog 6ers for $4.99, and they're fresh. I've heard great things about the new Helles!

Sorry...it was the Liquor Depot by Home Depot. Maybe I'll have to pick up some Flying Dog...that's a pretty sweet price.

[steveh]

Originally posted by fretlessman71
I've heard great things about the new Helles!

Another Lager Fret? What's got into you? ;)

S.

[fretlessman71]

Hey... don't kill the messenger for the message, ok? I haven't gone out and picked any up - I'm just going on what I HEARD. Don't get your hop bags in a knot! ;)

[fretlessman71]

Actually, their Old Scratch Amber Lager isn't half bad, either....

[Beaver]

Originally posted by fretlessman71
Actually, their Old Scratch Amber Lager isn't half bad, either....

Although that is a steam beer so not a full lager.

[YamahaXS]

The Domestic/Micro distinction is an example of how human language is a living, non-precise system. Consider this thought the next time you find yourself steeped in that warm glow of love and oneness that only a well made beer can give you. Bars can't exactly say that their 'sh!tty' beers are on sale!?! I will call them 'domestics', and curl my lip in a way that would make my mother feint with shame and disgust when I do. :D

[Beaver]

I picked up Avery's Kaiser and Stone's 8th Anniversary yesterday. I'm pretty stoked about both, even though they are an Imperial Oktoberfest and an Imperial Mild. :D

[Jeff]

Since this thread has come to life again I would like to thank Fret for recommending Odell's 90 Schilling. I picked up a six pack earlier this summer and was very happy with the results. I also grabbed a six pack of SN Summerfest and was very pleased as well.

I just saw Sam Adams Oktoberfest in my local grocery store. I guess that means I need to head to the paint store and find some Spaten or Paulaner.

[fretlessman71]

HOORAY! Another convert! I'm thrilled that you liked it!

You can call me Mr. 90 Shilling... unofficial spokesman, of course. :D

[chazwicke]

The 90 shilling is an awesome beer!

[skahtboi]

Originally posted by chazwicke
The 90 shilling is an awesome beer!

And yet another that cannot be found in these parts!

[fretlessman71]

So whaddya got down there that I can't get? We could arrange something if you like...

[Seymour]

Oh, yeah...I'll vouch for the 90 Shilling. I shared that rare find with a German couple camped next to us on the north rim of the Grand Canyon. Soon as I could get back to an area with a little population (Cortez, CO), I went and found some more. I'm rather fond of their porter, too.

I'm a "when in Rome" type of guy. We travel a lot, so when I get to a new area, one of the first things I do is scope out the local beer store. Drink what the locals drink. I even cruise by the cooler at most convenience stores, hoping at any moment I'll hit on a gem. Happens sometimes.

Skahtboi, you might want to ease just a bit west, to Fort Worth, and find a Majestic Liquor. They have a fantastic beer selection. Would they have Odell products? I dunno. The thrill is in the hunt!

Sitting in my beer fridge right now:

Pyramid IPA (underwhelming)
New Belgium Loft beer (yum)
Full Sail Rip Curl Ale (YUM!)
Real Ale Full Moon Rye Pale Ale (sublime)

[skahtboi]

Originally posted by fretlessman71
So whaddya got down there that I can't get? We could arrange something if you like...

I'll have to get you a list of what's available down here...and then you can see if there is something on there you want. Do you get St Arnold's and Great Divide stuff up that way???

[skahtboi]

Wait...you are in Colorado now...so I know you get the GD stuff.

[fretlessman71]

Haven't seen St. Arnold's up here. I LOVE their Kristal Weizen! What else you got that's interestin'? :)

[Jeff]

I stopped off at the paint store after work to scope out any new Oktoberfests. And was first disappointed when all they had was Sam Adams. But I was almost overwhelmed when I noticed that they now carry Goose Island. I managed to pick up the IPA which was pretty good with dinner.

[davesarman]

OK, I had the day off from work today, so I made the trek to Blue Max (about 45 minute drive from my house). I spent way too much, as I always do when I go there, but here's what I got:

U.S.
Rogue Imperial Pale Ale
Rogue Imperial Stout
Sierra Nevads Bigfoot 2004 (sixer)

Canada
Unibroue Edition 2004

Germany
Berlinner Kindl Weisse (sixer, was supposed to come with a free bottle of syrup, but they forgot to pack that)
Clasthaler Amber N/A (sixer for my pregnant wife)

Czechoslovokia
Pito N/A (again for my pregnant wife)

Bellgium
Maredsous 10 Triple
Fantome Hiver
Fantome de Noel
3 Fonteinen Oude Geuze 1999 (They sell multiple vintages of various guezes, the most expensive of which was $50 for a 750 ml bottle. I paid $20 for this one.)

Scotland
Harviestoun Bitter and Twisted
Isle of Arran Blonde
Inveralmond Lia Fail
Inveralmond Blackfriar

England
Gale's Jubilee Ale
Harvey's Tom Paine
Burton Bridge Olde Expensive
Rich Ale Mary
Greene King Olde Suffolk
Lee's Harvest Ale 2000
Lee's Harvest Ale 2001
Lee's Harvest Ale 2002

[Beaver]

Very impressive!

[wortchillergoal]

The paint store I have been visiting is not doing as nice a job in product variety and quality. My new paint store is across town, well county for the most part, well a 15 to 20 minute drive. The only good thing is that it is near my LHBS.

[fretlessman71]

Party at Dave's house! Holy cats! :)

Dave, waiting for some crazy stuff to get done being crazy; will get with you on our trade soon.

[b3s]

heh, that is an impressive list, fret...and to think i did well getting some mckesson xxx stout, spaten okto, spaten optimator, aktien-brauerei okto, allagash speciale, and some duvel.

i think you need to call me the next time you do one of those trips! ;)

[fretlessman71]

I think you got it wrong... that's davesarman's list, not mine! I don't have any more room for beer at this point... I'm going to have to drink enough to make room for a 12er of PU for the tasting on the 25th! ;)

[b3s]

geez, must be seeing things again! :eek:

[fretlessman71]

Things? What things? There aren't any thing out th.... HEY!! LOOK OUT BEHIND YOU!!!

[chazwicke]

Very nice choices Dave. I am impressed with the British and Scots selection. The Bitter and Twisted is an extremely wonderful beer on cask. And good in the bottle too!

[davesarman]

Thanks, Chaz. I actually had the Bitter and Twisted last weekend. I thought it was a wonderful beer although at first it was not quite what I had expected. I was expecting more of a hoppy, American style IPA or something, but I guess if I had read the label beforehand, I wouldn't have been surprised. In the end though, I thoroughly enjoyed the beer and can only imagine how much better it would be on cask.

P.S. Interesting note on the label says it is bottled with 1/3 less carbonation than most beers. I noticed it was not fizzy like macros, and the carbonation was light, but very appropriate. Not flat by any means.

[Bruno_78]

I went to a new paint store today, got fed up with the lackidaisical attitude of my old one. This one is not on the way home from work, but it's pretty good.

Picked up Three Floyds:

Gumballhead
Dreadnaught

[chazwicke]

uummmm Gumballhead! uuuummmmmmm Dreadnaught!

[Bruno_78]

I plan on breaking my "don't want to drink" slump with these beers.

[theincumbent]

Put my order in to my local Paint Store today:

1/6 kegs of the following

Victory Hopdevil
Victory Storm King (YAY!)

Sierra Nevada Pale Ale

I'm excited!!

[Beaver]

Originally posted by theincumbent
Put my order in to my local Paint Store today:

1/6 kegs of the following

Victory Hopdevil
Victory Storm King (YAY!)

Sierra Nevada Pale Ale

I'm excited!!

Very cool!

[Beaver]

I just picked up some Deschutes Jubelale (it's great to see the winter beers coming out!!) and some Dillon Dam Extra Pale Ale (won bronze at GABF).

[Fast_Eddy]

Originally posted by theincumbent
Put my order in to my local Paint Store today:

1/6 kegs of the following

Victory Hopdevil
Victory Storm King (YAY!)

Sierra Nevada Pale Ale

I'm excited!!

Storm King seems to be difficult to find. Did your paint store have many bottles?

[theincumbent]

Don't know.
I call my orders in and didn't ask about bottles.

My guess is that they do not because I asked if he (the proprietor) had any Storm King in kegs, and his response seemed to imply that he had not seen any this season, as of yet.

He is calling me back today to verify-

The only thing I have going for me is that we are about an hour away from Victory Brewing's location.

*fingers crossed*

[steveh]

Originally posted by Beaver
(it's great to see the winter beers coming out!!)

Huh? It's 75° here in Chicago today... and I'm still drinking Oktoberfest!

S.

[Beaver]

Originally posted by steveh
Huh? It's 75° here in Chicago today... and I'm still drinking Oktoberfest!

S.

50s and rainy here.

[chazwicke]

Originally posted by steveh
Huh? It's 75° here in Chicago today... and I'm still drinking Oktoberfest!

S. I was feeling the same way even though we just had our first bit of cool air. I'm not ready for Winter beers. I'm Still enjoying Fall!

[Fly Creek]

Out here, it's difficult to find anything other than the B/M/C, Milwaukee's Best sort of thing. (Brewery Ommegang is just down the street though).

Anyway, at the general store where I buy my lunch what did I see but Long Trail (ale and harvest)! Needless to say, I spent this week's lunch $ on stocking the fridge...

Since few folks around here seem to appreciate or truly understand my joy, I thought I would post my news here.

[chazwicke]

Long Trail Ale was a favorite of mine years ago. I trust it is still a fine beer. My old Long Trail Ale ball cap is still in use on occasion.

[theincumbent]

Bad News!!

Storm King Stout has been delayed by Victory Brewing until (hopefully) November first! OH NO!

So much for my exciting keg order...

[Beaver]

Originally posted by theincumbent
Bad News!!

Storm King Stout has been delayed by Victory Brewing until (hopefully) November first! OH NO!

So much for my exciting keg order...

Bummer!

[fretlessman71]

Got a bottle of Odell's Isolation Ale tonight - just came out yesterday! Can't wait!

[Beaver]

Originally posted by fretlessman71
Got a bottle of Odell's Isolation Ale tonight - just came out yesterday! Can't wait!

Cool! I wonder if they'll put it on cask again at the brewery. I didn't get a chance to try it last time.

I can't wait for Great Divide's Hibernation Ale to come out. I'll have to try that in parallel with some I saved from last year.

[b3s]

is isolation out already! damn...i think an unscheduled paint store visit is in order! i might even bring some along for tweek and stodbrew sunday...maybe...they may not be ready for it ;)

[Beaver]

I just got 6ers of Fort Collins Chocolate Stout, Abita Turbodog, and Il Vicino Wet Mountain IPA. Yummy!

[fretlessman71]

WHO CARRIES ABITA HERE?!!?!?!???!? You're kidding! Did you see the Christmas Ale? :)

[chazwicke]

We get Abita beers here. I'd be suprised if they are not available somewhere in your area.

[fretlessman71]

I have a cajun bass student who is going home to Louisiana for the holidays, and he's been looking forward to bringing some Abita back here with him. I'd love to be able to tell him he can get it here, but I can't imagine he didn't look too hard...

[Beaver]

Originally posted by fretlessman71
WHO CARRIES ABITA HERE?!!?!?!???!? You're kidding! Did you see the Christmas Ale? :)

Wilbur's got them in. They had three beers - Turbo Dog, Purple Haze and I think the last was their Amber, but not sure.

The Turbo Dog reminded me of Xingu.

[fretlessman71]

Must be very recent! They didn't have them in the last time I checked. My student's going to be thrilled! :D

[fretlessman71]

Originally posted by theincumbent
Bad News!!

Storm King Stout has been delayed by Victory Brewing until (hopefully) November first! OH NO!

So much for my exciting keg order... So, it's two weeks later... did they come in, incumbent?

[chazwicke]

I had Gordon Biersch's Schwartzbier today. It is the current seasonal. I found it to be very thin and a bit disappointing. (Sorry Jason). While schwarz is a style I'm generally fond of because it is usually somewhat subtler than it's cousin styles this one was fairly lacking in any sort of roasted or chocolate malt character at all. Don't get me wrong as I prefer my schwartzes to be on the milder side but the Dunkle I had after it was more flavorful.

[Concrete Blonde]

"What I GOT at the PAINT STORE™," "What I WANT at the PAINT STORE™"...if I'd only known I'd have put a patent on this term a bazillion years ago when I coined it. What's worse is that in Oregon they don't sell BEER at the PAINT STORE™, so I can't post in the threads. :P~

Yeah, I have a question...
"Does Barry Manilow know you raid his wardrobe?"

That one was for you, Steve :D

But seriously...does anyone at this forum besides me have to WORK to pay for their beer? I swear y'all are posting here 24/7 and I can't keep up with you.

(hmmm...perhaps that's the idea) ;-P

[Bruno_78]

Work is overrated.

[skahtboi]

Originally posted by Concrete Blonde
[b]
But seriously...does anyone at this forum besides me have to WORK to pay for their beer? I swear y'all are posting here 24/7 and I can't keep up with you.

I long ago gave up trying to keep up. I keep looking for one of those jobs where I can sit on the computer all day, making posts to beer sites....but in the meantime....I just haveta work.

[Concrete Blonde]

Originally posted by skahtboi
I long ago gave up trying to keep up. I keep looking for one of those jobs where I can sit on the computer all day, making posts to beer sites....but in the meantime....I just haveta work.

I feel your pain.

I don't know if they actually monitor our Net usage at my firm, or if they just say they are (I suspect the latter since the sys admin isn't smart enough to know HOW), but if they ARE I figure checking my personal email now and then won't hurt, but to see "realbeer.com" on the log?

I don't think so.

[danno]

Originally posted by Concrete Blonde
I feel your pain.

I don't know if they actually monitor our Net usage at my firm, or if they just say they are (I suspect the latter since the sys admin isn't smart enough to know HOW) if your admin person can put the shiny little silver frisbee inside the coffee cup holder on the front of his/her PC, then he's probably already monitoring your usage...

now then, I know it's tough to keep a thread on track that has 10 pages of responses, but on Friday I picked up a 750ml Victory V-12, and a 33cl Rochefort 8. really looking forward to both of those...

[chazwicke]

Originally posted by skahtboi
I long ago gave up trying to keep up. I keep looking for one of those jobs where I can sit on the computer all day, making posts to beer sites....but in the meantime....I just haveta work.

I wish I could find a job like that.............Oh yeah, I have one!! :D

I recommend being a figurehead to anyone. It is great. You basically go from vacation to surfing the net and back again.
I love my job.

[Stodbrew]

Being a brewer isn't so bad, either. It's expected of me to monitor beer websites. Research, after all! ;)

[Bruno_78]

That's what all my pub trips are deducted under: Research.

[Stodbrew]

Yep, gotta love it! Brewing for a living has its perks come tax time!

[Bruno_78]

So, technically, all my supplies, ingredients, equipment?

[Stodbrew]

As far as I'm concerned. :D

[Bruno_78]

Then I'll put in a request for you when it comes audit time!

[Stodbrew]

I'm there for you, man.

[fretlessman71]

Originally posted by Concrete Blonde
[b]
Yeah, I have a question...
"Does Barry Manilow know you raid his wardrobe?"

You'll have the answer to THAT question, Miss CB, next Saturday.
;)

[Bruno_78]

Originally posted by fretlessman71
You'll have the answer to THAT question, Miss CB, next Saturday.
;)

Ooh, is there a party? I didn't get my invitation!

[Stodbrew]

Yeah, what's going on next Saturday? Huh, Huh?

[fretlessman71]

Oh yeah... I found what may be the LAST bottle of Odell's barleywine Curmudgeon's Nip at Aggie Discount just the other day. So all y'all can kiss my sweet biffy! :D

[Bruno_78]

You're avoiding the question, are you having a party and didn't invite us?

[Stodbrew]

That's just one of the things I miss about going to Denver every year: drinking Odells beers. At least I'll be back next September!

[fretlessman71]

Yes, we're having breakfast at the club.

if that's not enough of a clue i'm not giving you another

[Bruno_78]

breakfast at the club? like the movie?

I don't get it.

[hopjack13]

Originally posted by fretlessman71
Oh yeah... I found what may be the LAST bottle of Odell's barleywine Curmudgeon's Nip at Aggie Discount just the other day. So all y'all can kiss my sweet biffy!

i didn't know o'duels made a barlywine?:rolleyes:

[Stodbrew]

Mmmmm.... nothing like a .05% (or less!?!) barley wine. :D

[hopjack13]

i'll take 2!!!!

[Stodbrew]

Hundred!

[hopjack13]

LOL
think i'll get buzzed?

[Stodbrew]

Not a chance!

[hopjack13]

guess we're back to the single malt.....;)

[Stodbrew]

It all comes full circle!

[hopjack13]

my head is starting to spin now, thnx!:D

[fretlessman71]

If someone made a passable barleywine with 1% ABV, I'd probably have it for breakfast! Better than coffee, if you ask me! :D

[hopjack13]

Originally posted by fretlessman71
If someone made a passable barleywine with 1% ABV, I'd probably have it for breakfast! Better than coffee, if you ask me!

Beer for Beakfast (http://www.realbeer.com/discussions/showthread.php?threadid=471) hmmmmmm. it does come full circle :D

[Concrete Blonde]

Originally posted by fretlessman71
You'll have the answer to THAT question, Miss CB, next Saturday.


*CB high-fives Fret!!!*

I knew there was a cool brewmeister under all that Miss Manners exterior! ;)

[Beaver]

Originally posted by fretlessman71
Oh yeah... I found what may be the LAST bottle of Odell's barleywine Curmudgeon's Nip at Aggie Discount just the other day. So all y'all can kiss my sweet biffy! :

I just had one last night that I had aged about 9 months. I didn't notice a ton of difference. I liked it a little better, and it was smoother than I recall, but the alcohol was still pretty noticeable. I'll age my other one longer and see how that goes. :)

[steveh]

Originally posted by Concrete Blonde
Yeah, I have a question...
"Does Barry Manilow know you raid his wardrobe?"

That one was for you, Steve

Me Steve? Something to do with a lost e-mail list? I liked Mr. Gleason in that, but enjoyed him more as Dwayne T. Robinson!

me[/i] have to WORK to pay for their beer? I swear y'all are posting here 24/7 and I can't keep up with you.

I heard that! This place is outta hand!

S.

[Bruno_78]

Originally posted by steveh

I heard that! This place is outta hand!

S.

Hey, it's all relative. Come March, I won't have two seconds to post here during the day until September! Just because ya'll have a job that's busy year round, doesn't mean the rest of us shouldn't have fun!

[fretlessman71]

Originally posted by steveh
Me Steve? Something to do with a lost e-mail list? I liked Mr. Gleason in that, but enjoyed him more as Dwayne T. Robinson!
Now, what movie are YOU thinking of....? Because I'm almost certain you got it wrong (unless they quoted the movie you're thinking of in the movie I'M thinking of...).

[steveh]

Originally posted by fretlessman71
(unless they quoted the movie you're thinking of in the movie I'M thinking of...).

No, just showing my penchant for useless minutia in talking about the character actor that played parts in both movies.

S.

And the "e-mail list" had nothing to do with the movie, just a list of favorites.

[chazwicke]

Originally posted by Bruno_78
Hey, it's all relative. Come March, I won't have two seconds to post here during the day until September! Just because ya'll have a job that's busy year round, doesn't mean the rest of us shouldn't have fun!

Here! Here!

[fretlessman71]

Okay - gotcha. Saw only a little bit of that movie; wasn't enthralled enough to stick around. Not sure what happened...

Hey - did you pick a fave beer yet?

[Concrete Blonde]

"Show Dick some respect!"

That email list is in the works, sh. :)

[steveh]

Originally posted by fretlessman71
Okay - gotcha. Saw only a little bit of that movie; wasn't enthralled enough to stick around. Not sure what happened...

Well, that definitely separates us, it's one of my faves. "Come out ta the coast, we'll have some laughs..."

Hey - did you pick a fave beer yet?

Hmm?

S.