Beer-a Obscura

[Rob S]

In NY, there are actually a lot of places that have sweet happy hour deals where you can get normally expensive stuff half price. It's a couple hours and never friday-sunday, but still.

[njx9]

seeing excitement about things like that just makes it easy to never consider living anywhere else.

[hobbes2053]

Got into Eugene yesterday and have already had so much killer beer. Wow.

[Rob S]

Originally Posted by njx9

seeing excitement about things like that just makes it easy to never consider living anywhere else.

Where the eff have you been? there better be pink hair involved.

[bearfan]

Tried the Bells Hopslam...tastes like any other strong IPA to me.

Favorite to date that I keep going back to is the Founders Breakfast Stout. So tasty.

[Brothgar]

Originally Posted by Rob S

Where the eff have you been? there better be pink hair involved.

I think it is njx's Lennay Kekua

[Raiderz4Life]

My dad gets deals on boxes of different types of beers by this guy who is a regular at his job. He brought this home and it's not too bad.

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Ugh stupid phone...I'll fix it later...it's blue moon summer honey wheat ale

[Brent]

for tonight:

[Rob S]

Originally Posted by Brent

for tonight:

Always a solid choice. Great go to IPA.

[Raiderz4Life]

I need to try that. Y'all recommended it to me, needa try it. Maybe this weekend

[yo123]

Pretty damn good.

[prock]

The Flying Dog Raging ***** is fantastic as well.

Had a Sweet Child o Vine today by Fulton for the first time in awhile. Pretty tasty.

[yo123]

That's the only flying dog I've seen around here, our liquid stores suck once you get sick of the local craft beers.

[Brothgar]

I wasn't a big fan of raging ***** IPA

Speaking of not being a fan of things has anyone tried the new Budweiser? I don't want to spend money on it if I don't have to but I'm curious.

[Halsey]

http://simplybeer.com/2010/03/04/gre...le-blonde-ale/
http://beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/16132/38298

Bought a bottle of this last night. Not a fan at all. It was tough to get down, but I wasn't going to waste it. I'm not exactly sure why it tasted bad to me. It may have been the high ABV(8.5) more than anything else. No intentions of buying it again.

[Rob S]

Gluten free is always terrible in everything.

[Halsey]

Originally Posted by Rob S

Gluten free is always terrible in everything.

Totally disagree. I had some gluten free carrot cake recently that was fantastic. Also, New Planet beer isn't terrible. It's not great, but it's not terrible either.

[Rob S]

Originally Posted by Halsey

Totally disagree. I had some gluten free carrot cake recently that was fantastic. Also, New Planet beer isn't terrible. It's not great, but it's not terrible either.

Well, I guess gluten free can be done well, but the item in question will always be better with gluten. I love me some gluten.

[Brothgar]

Originally Posted by Rob S

Well, I guess gluten free can be done well, but the item in question will always be better with gluten. I love me some gluten.

The only good GF Beer I've ever had was from Steadfast brewery. that is all.

[hobbes2053]

Delish.

[Brothgar]

http://www.ommegang.com/#!press_releases?id=24

Brewery Ommegang and HBO® announce first-of-its-kind collaboration behind hit drama Game of Thrones®

December 18, 2012

Belgian-style brewery develops Iron Throne, a blonde ale, crafted in the spirit of the hit TV series

(COOPERSTOWN, NY) Brewery Ommegang and HBO are partnering on a series of beers inspired by the critically-acclaimed drama Game of Thrones. Launching in tandem with the season three debut on March 31, Iron Throne, a blonde ale, is the inaugural beer in the series and the result of a creative collaboration between Brewmaster Phil Leinhart and HBO.

Unlike previous efforts by brewers which were typically executed as ‘brewed under license’ arrangements or straightforward product placement pushes, the collaboration between Ommegang and HBO is focused on developing unique beers that are named and crafted to directly tie into themes and nuances of the medieval-like fantasy realm of Westeros and the surrounding kingdoms, where the competition to sit on the Iron Throne is fierce and deadly.

Both HBO and Ommegang take great pride in a shared reputation for producing the best in their respective fields: award-winning series that are lauded as some of the best written and produced programming on TV, and award-winning beers recognized as amongst the most elegant and well-crafted.

“We are extremely pleased to have selected Brewery Ommegang, while there’s a lot of competition in the marketplace, Ommegang’s expertise and attention to detail in the industry make them the perfect fit for the Game of Thrones brand,” said Josh Goodstadt, Director, Global Licensing, HBO. “Capturing the authenticity, essence and nature of the show, Iron Throne has the richness, quality and all of the elements one would expect in fine ale.”

“HBO has been the definitive producer of high-quality, innovative and ‘water-cooler-worthy’ original programming, and Game of Thrones continues that legacy,” said Simon Thorpe, President and CEO of Brewery Ommegang and Duvel Moortgat USA. “What better partner for our brewery which prides itself on re-imagining the best of beer? Game of Thrones is rich, fascinating, complex, daring and unexpected. Many lovers of Ommegang feel the same way about our fine ales. We think it’s a unique partnership for two unique brands.”

“No one enjoys their job more than I do -- producing and developing new brews to delight lovers of fine beer,” said Phil Leinhart, Brewmaster at Brewery Ommegang, “Add to that the opportunity to collaborate on a beer based on the cultural phenomenon of Game of Thrones and exploring ways to make the beer truly reflect aspects from the show. It made us approach development in a completely new way and I think the first edition Iron Throne reveals that. With a Lannister currently on the throne, it made sense to do a delicate, but piercing Golden Blonde Ale with Noble hops. Iron Throne is certainly fair in color and soft in appearance, yet it still possesses a complexity and bite to be on guard for.”

Iron Throne will be nationally available on draft and in 750ml bottles, for the suggested retail price of $8.50 per bottle, beginning in mid- to late-March and will be followed by the launch of additional beers.

[Brent]

a Game of Thrones inspired beer should be something like an imperial stout, not a goddamn blond.

[Rob S]

Originally Posted by Brent

a Game of Thrones inspired beer should be something like an imperial stout, not a goddamn blond.

I was going to say. Eff that noise.

[njx9]

meh. that's what happens when you pick a crappy east coast brewery making crappy belgians.

[SuperMcGee]

Originally Posted by Brent

a Game of Thrones inspired beer should be something like an imperial stout, not a goddamn blond.

Have to admit, your reaction is probably similar to most people's thoughts on the current king, so they did something right there. Obviously you would want it to start with something cooler and worth drinking, but it makes sense, as part of a whole series, I guess.