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Katefan00
09-19-2005, 06:55 PM
Having this tonight. Oh man, I am in HEAVEN! Anybody else have experience with this particularly tasty brew?

K.
Wilson
09-20-2005, 10:29 AM
Yeah, its a good one. Didnt they brew this with the help of Garrett Oliver? Or am I confusing this with something else? At first I wasnt sure I liked it, but it grew on me big time.
Katefan00
09-20-2005, 11:26 AM
Yes, that's exactly right.

Really good. Complex and dark, reminded me a bit of a porter.
HogieWan
09-20-2005, 12:31 PM
I thought porter, too. GREAT brew - pricey, though
chazwicke
09-20-2005, 12:37 PM
Have not tried it yet. But I want to. Which local paint store did you get it from?
Katefan00
09-20-2005, 12:46 PM
It would've been from Chevy Chase, no doubt. Last time I was there they still had it on display so it should still be available there.
chazwicke
09-20-2005, 12:46 PM
:D
Derekt2
09-21-2005, 05:33 AM
WF in Vienna had it as of last night (9/20) at $6 a bottle.
chazwicke
09-21-2005, 09:13 AM
Thanks! That is easily within my realm. I have been going to the Annandale WF as of late because it is closest to my office and Jim Dorsch is now overseeing their beer section. But I like the Vienna store better.
HogieWan
09-21-2005, 09:26 AM
Originally posted by HogieWan
I thought porter, too. GREAT brew - pricey, though

to reiterate
fretlessman71
09-21-2005, 11:35 AM
Manchester Star Ale is listed on BA as an English Porter. Apparently they agree with you!
HogieWan
09-21-2005, 12:47 PM
I was trying to reiterate the price. I get it for $5 here, though
fretlessman71
09-21-2005, 02:57 PM
It's going to be here in Ft. Collins by the end of the week. May have to add yet another beer to my porter list! :)
HogieWan
09-21-2005, 03:03 PM
Originally posted by fretlessman71
It's going to be here in Ft. Collins by the end of the week. May have to add yet another beer to my porter list! :)

I said it's pricey, I forgot to mention it's worth it!
Richard English
09-22-2005, 01:30 PM
When I first started to visit Manchester they had Hydes, Holts, Lees and Boddingtons - all wonderful and very cheap by London standards.

Now Boddingtons is no longer brewed in Manchester and the drink that is sold under its name is just a very ordinary mega-brewery beer, thanks to the multi-national brewery that took them over.
fretlessman71
09-22-2005, 02:19 PM
Got one today! They sell for $6.49 a bottle, though... a little cost prohibitive, but if you guys say it's worth it... :D
Katefan00
09-22-2005, 02:24 PM
I REALLY enjoyed it. Let us know what you think.

k
HogieWan
09-22-2005, 09:06 PM
Originally posted by fretlessman71
Got one today! They sell for $6.49 a bottle, though... a little cost prohibitive, but if you guys say it's worth it... :D

for that price it may be cheaper to have me buy a case and personally deliver it to you in exchange for a beer tab in Fort C
fretlessman71
09-23-2005, 02:31 AM
You bring me a case of this stuff, we'll talk. :)