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  1. Adios Pantalones Minister of Fire

    They've been making the beer since 1838. If there are wines worth it, I don't see why a beer could not be worth it

    It's not the first time they've made the beer, it's the first time sold in the US

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  2. Jags Super Moderator

    joined: Aug 2, 2006
    11,309 posts
    Northern Illinois
    20$ cigars - like Arturo Fuente Opus Opus X
    Bottles of wine that go through the stratosphere
    Cognac, whisky, champagne....why not beer??

    This isn't the type of stuff that you sit down and swizzle the 6 pack down in a couple of hours....
  3. jharkin Minister of Fire

    joined: Oct 21, 2009
    2,061 posts
    Holliston, MA USA
    Every year my wife gets me the Sam Adams winter mix pack... And every year I toss half of it. Right now I'm finishing off what's left and found a new one from them I quite like...a dunkelweizen. Very nice.

    I'm partial to dark ales, Belgians, hefeweizens, a good octoberfest...ect. Not a fan of IPA and stout. Haven't had a bud or similar since the last time I was at frat party ~15 years ago.
  4. Boom Stick Feeling the Heat

    joined: Oct 26, 2011
    270 posts
    Capital Region, NY
    Roger that.......still 85 bucks for a six pack? Never
  5. Boom Stick Feeling the Heat

    joined: Oct 26, 2011
    270 posts
    Capital Region, NY
    Ommegang Hennepin Growler tonight.

    REgarding the 85 dollar six pack. Do you. It is not for me. Beer, to me, is something I like to drink, not sip from a snifter like brandy or wine. I enjoy good beer but I like to drink it like a beer. Beer is all made basically the same way. There are variations in techniques and ingredients but nothing that warrants an 85 dollar six pack to me. But this is America so do as you please!

    I mean to give no offense.....I would spend 80 bucks on a bottle of wine. But I drink wine differently than I drink beer....I expect something different from wine than beer, etc. If anyone gets this stuff.....let us know how it is. I would be interested to hear.
  6. begreen Super Moderator

    joined: Nov 18, 2005
    36,130 posts
    South Puget Sound, WA
    Homemade American Bitters currently.
  7. SolarAndWood Minister of Fire

    joined: Feb 3, 2008
    6,714 posts
    Syracuse NY
    Funny, I was there a few days before you posted this and they didn't throw us out at midnight...must be only Wednesdays they stay open late:cool: The ladies drank through their Local 1 stock before moving on to Chimay (they like bubbles) while the boys did the hop, belgian and sour tour. Very cool atmosphere and lots of entertainment from those who take their beer connoisseur status way too seriously. Great place for business strategy sessions.
  8. homebrewz Minister of Fire

    joined: Nov 29, 2005
    805 posts
    East Central, NY
    Last call is usually about 11:45 and they try to get most people out of there by just after 12. If they are having a good night, they might let people stay a little longer. Yes, the more serious beer enthusiasts can be amusing. I really only wanted my own mug, which is achieved at 125 beers. However, I lived in Albany at the time and my housemates and I were always keen to stop by and see what was new. It wasn't long before we all had an impressive number of beers on our lists. Glad you got to check it out.
  9. SolarAndWood Minister of Fire

    joined: Feb 3, 2008
    6,714 posts
    Syracuse NY
    Not sure if they were but we definitely were:cool: We'll be back the next time we are in Albany.
  10. aussiedog3 Burning Hunk

    joined: Sep 15, 2009
    158 posts
    West Michigan
    Sam Adams Cherry Wheat and Fat Tire this afternoon while wheelbarrowing dry wood into my stash in the garage.
    Actually broke a sweat while rather lightly dressed in 50 degree weather here in West Michigan.
    Amazing weather, my son just helped me put the plow on the truck today, still have not tested out the snow thrower,
    and the snow shovels are all still in the shop building.
    Barely even a trace of snow here yet this year, they said maybe some measurable snow by next weekend. I don't mind not having the snow.
  11. Highbeam Minister of Fire

  12. northwinds Minister of Fire

    joined: Jul 9, 2006
    1,082 posts
    south central WI
    Being from the dairy state, I'm sipping on a Lake Louie Milk Stout, unfiltered, and made with Meister cheese lactose. If it was any thicker,
    you could walk on it.
  13. Jags Super Moderator

    joined: Aug 2, 2006
    11,309 posts
    Northern Illinois
    Funny - I had a milk stout last night, also.==c
  14. homebrewz Minister of Fire

    joined: Nov 29, 2005
    805 posts
    East Central, NY
    I was drinking milk stout Monday night. "Mother's Milk" from Keegan Ales in Kingston, NY.
  15. Thistle Minister of Fire

    joined: Dec 16, 2010
    3,911 posts
    Central IA
    With dinner a Blue Moon Winter Abbey Ale.Now another one for dessert.
  16. Boom Stick Feeling the Heat

    joined: Oct 26, 2011
    270 posts
    Capital Region, NY
    Blue Point Brewing Company: Toxic Sludge......a black IPA.......an awesome beer.....stopped by my local beer store and they had 4 packs of 16 ounce cans.......have only seen it in 25 ounce bottles. Very good. Picked up a few extra for my upcoming steelhead trip in a couple days. Merry Xmas
  17. begreen Super Moderator

    joined: Nov 18, 2005
    36,130 posts
    South Puget Sound, WA
  18. Freischutz Member

    joined: Sep 20, 2009
    21 posts
    Anchorage, Alaska
    Warsteiner - direct from Naturpark Arnsberger Wald.
  19. Pallet Pete Minister of Fire

    joined: Nov 27, 2011
    3,184 posts
    Ovid MI
    Bells Winter White Ale
  20. will711 Minister of Fire

    joined: Mar 26, 2011
    947 posts
    Pocono mts.
    Was given a 6 pack of Leinenkugels Sunset Wheat came in a bottle I'm not used to that;lol It's ok a bit of a citrus taste or should I say over tones ;? isn't that how beer connoisseurs refer to it;) after 2 I need to cleanse my pallet see avatar.
  21. homebrewz Minister of Fire

    joined: Nov 29, 2005
    805 posts
    East Central, NY
    Made it to the pub in Albany last night and had a local cask Christmas beer. Also had some K-9 Winter Cruiser from Colorado which was very good. I will sample the Corsendonk Christmas next time.

    Currently making labels for the pumpkin-ginger beer I made for gifts.
  22. Jags Super Moderator

    joined: Aug 2, 2006
    11,309 posts
    Northern Illinois
    We would be here till next Christmas if I tried to list the beers I have consumed in the last 4 days.;lol
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  23. Pallet Pete Minister of Fire

    joined: Nov 27, 2011
    3,184 posts
    Ovid MI
    Milk !
  24. will711 Minister of Fire

    joined: Mar 26, 2011
    947 posts
    Pocono mts.
    My little snow man buddy says," choices choices what to do? I'll have several of all 3.":cool:

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  25. Jags Super Moderator

    joined: Aug 2, 2006
    11,309 posts
    Northern Illinois
    If you had better beers you wouldn't have to make up drinking buddies.;lol

    (is joke - no insult intended.;))
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