What's your favorite BEER?

Have not had a bourbon aged beer yet but you guys got me interested. Just had Blue Points version of a Belgian Ale. Not a bad rendering.

Latest test sample is Weyerbacher "Merry Monks" 9.3 ABV out of Easton Pa. . Very interesting ,was kinda warm so ill have to try a cold one of these.
Most of the offerings from this brewery locally are in the 11% ABV range.

Ashful said:

Meh... Troegs. Lots of variety, but none of it particularly fantastic. I'm pretty much down to just an annual case of Mad Elf, from the Troegs camp.

Also had a Quad from Weyerbacher this week. Not bad.

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Im working my way through a case of the Mad elf, also the Double bock is a favorite. Most of their stuff is a little too hoppy for me but good quality beer none the less. Going to pick up a variety case from Weyerbacher tomorrow.

Seasoned Oak said:

also the Double bock is a favorite. Most of their stuff is a little too hoppy.

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Troegenator is good stuff. I'm with you on not being a big fan of overly hoppy brews. For me they are an Occasional thing. Don't want that in every brew.

Straub and Yuengling. But I don't really drink like I used too.

I have gone on a clear liquid diet.

Seasoned Oak said:

Im working my way through a case of the Mad elf, also the Double bock is a favorite. Most of their stuff is a little too hoppy for me but good quality beer none the less. Going to pick up a variety case from Weyerbacher tomorrow.

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The latest revision of their old "Big Beers" variety pack is very good. Contains a six of Merry Monks, Blithering Idiot, and their new imperial stout. Even comes with a six of their double IPA to give to one of your friends with bad taste in beer.

My favorite beer is the one in my hand right now

Ashful said:

The latest revision of their old "Big Beers" variety pack is very good. Contains a six of Merry Monks, Blithering Idiot, and their new imperial stout. Even comes with a six of their double IPA to give to one of your friends with bad taste in beer.

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They were out of the variety pak so i got a case of the Merry monk. They also had a case of their(weyerbacher) 20th anniversary for $73 ,but Id like to try a single before i go in for a case. Also picked up a case of Sam adams cream stout today.

I like Merry Monks, and even have a few in the fridge right now. A little different than most classic Tripels, but tasty nonetheless, and about half the price of anything comparable around here.

If you like Monks, try Maredsous Tripel sometime. It's only $89 per case around here, and ranks right up there with Westmalle or St. Bernadous tripels, IMO. Word of caution, though... I've heard many reports of skunked 25 oz. corked bottles from Maredsous, so stick to the 12 oz. capped bottles. Sort of the opposite of Delirium Tremens, who only seem to have issues with their capped bottles.

mellow said:

I have gone on a clear liquid diet.

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When younger I could drink a case of beer but I am a big guy. I just like my liqueur.. beer is bitter tasting(a lot less peeing, too).

Sure wish i could find Innis and Gunn by the case , its still the best beer iv ever had the pleasure of. Can only occasionally find it by the bottle at $4@

Seasoned Oak said:

Sure wish i could find Innis and Gunn by the case , its still the best beer iv ever had the pleasure of. Can only occasionally find it by the bottle at $4@

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And which one would you like? I can get them all at my local LCBO store

Innis & Gunn Original LCBO# 333591 | 6 x 330 mL bottle
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Innis & Gunn Original LCBO# 334037 | 500 mL can
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Innis & Gunn Lager LCBO# 377275 | 500 mL can
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$2.80
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Innis & Gunn Original LCBO# 371997 | 660 mL bottle
660 mL bottle

$4.70
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Innis & Gunn Holiday Pack LCBO# 426759 | 4 x 330 mL bottle
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$14.95
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Innis & Gunn Rum Finish LCBO# 224881 | 330 mL bottle
330 mL bottle

$3.30
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Innis & Gunn Toasted Oak LCBO# 414938 | 6 x 330 mL bottle
6 x 330 mL bottle

$15.25
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Innis & Gunn Highland Ale LCBO# 422352 | 330 mL bottle
330 mL bottle

$5.95
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Innis & Gunn Irish Whiskey Cask LCBO# 279349 | 330 mL bottle
330 mL bottle

$3.50
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Innis & Gunn Bourbon Pale Ale LCBO# 435586 | 330 mL bottle
330 mL bottle

$3.55
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Innis & Gunn White Oak Wheat Beer LCBO# 420018 | 330 mL bottle
330 mL bottle

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I like every one i tried so far ,actually the original is the best so far but i havnt tried most of them. I can get single bottles for $4 but when i find it by the case its like $55 so closer to $2 a bottle. Only found the original and the rum aged. Both very good. Id like to try em all. Iv heard of a local bar about 15 miles from here that has it on tap ,id probably never leave.

John Smiths Extra Smooth.



Unfortunately I cannot find any here in Canada.

Zkx14 said:

I believe I saw somewhere that Heresy actually starts out as Old Heathan.

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Meant to get back to you on this, as something about it just didn't add up for me. I've never thought much of Old Heathen, and couldn't believe the imperial stout in their new variety pack could have anything to do with that brew. Well, it turns out I had named the wrong beer. The Imperial Stout in the new Weyerbacher Big Beers pack is TINY, not Heresy. Had another tonight, and it is very tasty.

fbelec said:

that sounds great. three of my favorite flavors. beer, bourbon and gingerbread

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Stumbled upon this a couple weeks ago in the LCBO. Not bourbon aged (AFAIK) but still met 2 out of 3 criteria. I have not had a gingerbread stout before so I have nothing to compare it to. It was just a bit bitter at the end, but still really tasty IMHO. I might have to grab another sampler next time I'm in the store. Brewed in BC I think....

i got to get out to what we still call here in mass ( the paky ) to get some of this and try. i got so much beer and bottle for christmas that i haven't gone to the store.

Got 4 new brews in the fridge waiting to try Troegs "Nugget Nectar" and Weyerbacher "Blithering idiot" "Tiny" and "Double Simcoe".

Seasoned Oak said:

Got 4 new brews in the fridge waiting to try Troegs "Nugget Nectar" and Weyerbacher "Blithering idiot" "Tiny" and "Double Simcoe".

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Tiny is absolutely fabulous. Just killed my last bottle on Sunday, and looking for more. Unfortunately, it can sometimes cause some heartburn.

Blithering Idiot is a barleywine. Not for everyone, but I like one on occasion. Think sweet and boozy, to almost Mad Elf level. Drink two at a time, and you'll know where it got its name.

Double Simcoe IPA = crap. It's an IPA.

Nugget Nectar is not bad, but nothing special, either.

Savor that Tiny!

Ashful said:

Nugget Nectar is not bad, but nothing special, either.

Savor that Tiny!

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I had the Nugget nectar last night and thats what i thought ,not bad but not great, nothing special.
Troegs is a great brewery but most of their offerings are hop heavy.
Favorite beer from troegs continues to be double bock and mad elf.
As far as Weyerbacher Im not a big fan of the IPAs so im not expecting to be impressed with the Double simcoe IPA but it came with the weyerbacher variety pak. Was worth it to get the tiny and Blithering idiot and merry monk.

Yeah, I buy that variety pack pretty regularly, being local. I can always give the IPA to a house guest who's more impressed with labels than good taste. Merry Monks and Tiny are damn good beers for the money. Monks is not quite what I'd call a standard Tripel, but I like it.

Blithering Idiot... well, that's just in a category all itself.

Had the Weyerbacher "Tiny" tonight. Black as soy sauce , even the froth is dark. One strong complex beer. I had it in the freezer but it dont freeze,too much alcohol i guess. Its a keeper. Very good. Ill be looking for a case of that one. Not for the "light" beer lovers. Tomorrow ill test the "Blithering idiot" Weyerbacher is fast becoming my favorite brewer.

Yeah, Tiny is good. Try it a bit warmer (say basement winter temperature), next time!

I go back and forth on my opinion of B.Idiot. In contrast to Tiny, it's not complex at all. Just sweet and boozy. Good when you're in that mood, but I guess I'm not in that mood as often as I used to be.

Did you try the Monk yet? You can find that by the case, at most local shops.