Terrapin Ale

[tarapin]

I have heard of this beer called Terrapin Rye pale ale, I believe. It's from Georgia, has anyone tried it?

[Payson]

Yes. It's "from" Athens GA. Terrapin Rye Pale Ale. It's quite good. Very bold and hoppy. I say "From" because I believe it's contract brewed elsewhere. Nevertheless, I'd highly recommend it. By the way, just noticed your user name, if you were curious, there is a Terrapin on the label. Similar to the one on the Deads "Terrapin Station".

[tarapin]

Sweet, thanks for the info.
Anyone out there want to swap I'll find something you like.
to drink that is....lol

[Payson]

Sure. I'll be in GA over Christmas. How much are you interested in?

[tarapin]

I would love a six or twelve pack but by no means will I get greedy, one or two just to try would be great. Just pm me and I'll send payment or a trade whatever you're interested in.
Thanks :D

[tarapin]

I know I'm pushing my luck now, but I was just on the Terrapin website and saw this beauty *Wake-n-Bake Coffee Oatmeal Imperial Stout* and would love to have some. If anyone knows where to get some pleeaassee PM me. Thanks:D

[Dismembered3po]

I will highli reccommend Terrapin Rye. It's one of my personal favorites. It is VERY unique.

[tarapin]

I did end up getting some from Payson and I loved it. I had never had a rye pale before and is now one of my favorites. I shared it with a couple of friends of mine, one of them being a local brewer here on Long Island so maybe it will spark some interest.

[fretlessman71]

Welcome D3po! Interesting name, and the brew sounds pretty interesting, too.

[chazwicke]

Originally posted by Payson
Yes. It's "from" Athens GA. Terrapin Rye Pale Ale. It's quite good. Very bold and hoppy. I say "From" because I believe it's contract brewed elsewhere. Nevertheless, I'd highly recommend it. By the way, just noticed your user name, if you were curious, there is a Terrapin on the label. Similar to the one on the Deads "Terrapin Station".

Terrapin Station is a fine album. And I also enjoy that famous band from Athens. Now I guess I'll just have to try the beer sometime.

Welcome Dismembered3po.

[Payson]

Yeah, Terrapin Station is the album I pop in for people that aren't familiar w/ The Dead at all. They're generally amazed at it's depth. I'm an REM fan as well. The older the better.

[tarapin]

Wow, we have some dead fans here? I love them. the lyrics are unlike anything I have have ever heard, I miss Jerry. Use to tour around alittle in the late 80's early 90's.

[chazwicke]

We are having a small Dead discussion over on this thread too:

http://www.realbeer.com/discussions/showthread.php?s=&postid=67520#post67520

Funny how far threads can go off topic. .

[Payson]

Not Dead-like, but the late Elliot Smith is a favorite of late. If you're not familiar, do yourself a favor and check him out.

[threecb]

Originally posted by Payson
Not Dead-like, but the late Elliot Smith is a favorite of late. If you're not familiar, do yourself a favor and check him out.

He was a great talent. It's a shame that he's gone.

[Payson]

Tragic!! Self inflicted or foul play??

[threecb]

Based on half of his lyrical content, I'd say self-inflicted.
The posthumous release "From a basement..." reads
like a suicide note in places.

[Payson]

That it does. "From a Basement...." is the album that introduced me to him. Beautiful! "Fond Farewell" is amazing!

[chazwicke]

Have not heard any of his stuff. I'll look for it. Who would you compare him to?

[Payson]

Beck's "Sea Change" comes to mind. He's very "raw" lyrically.

[threecb]

I like the Beck comparison. Maybe Bright Eyes, too.