Beer Appreciation Thread - Page 11

duckseason · 05-22-2007, 04:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Moses

I'm thinking of starting out by brewing at a beer brewing place, not buying the equipment and doing it at home. A buddy of mine did this and said it tasted pretty good and it's really cheap (I'll be paying about $100 for 6 cases when 6 cases of the cheapest beer is about $180 or so). Plus, there's nothing like the satisfaction of drinking your own beer.

As for what style, I'm thinking of starting with something basic. One of the flavours at the place I'm thinking of going to is called "Canadian Select" (which they compare to Molson Canadian, a beer I enjoy). I'm not sure that I want to venture into something very complicated my first time before I see how it turns out.

Awesome idea. I should check to see if there's anywhere around here I could do that. I'd still need a place to store the finished product though. I agree about the satisfaction of drinking your own beer. It'd be cool to share your creation with friends too, and hear their criticism. I see a lot of homebrewing in my future regardless of how my first batch turns out. Seems like something I would become fanatical about.

Moses · 05-22-2007, 04:38 PM

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Originally Posted by duckseason

Awesome idea. I should check to see if there's anywhere around here I could do that. I'd still need a place to store the finished product though. I agree about the satisfaction of drinking your own beer. It'd be cool to share your creation with friends too, and hear their criticism. I see a lot of homebrewing in my future regardless of how my first batch turns out. Seems like something I would become fanatical about.

I would love to get into homebrewing but, like you, I have serious space constraints.

The biggest downside about brewing my own is that it's going to be stored in plastic bottles. That means it'll only last about 8 weeks or so if kept in a dark, cool place.

Paranoidmoonduck · 05-22-2007, 04:45 PM

I really want to homebrew, but it just isn't an option until I get into a house. This brewing at a brewery thing sounds interesting, but it seems like the freedom to really experiment is part of what makes homebrewing so fun.

I want to be able to make strange beer, root beer, ginger beer, etc.

drowe · 05-23-2007, 09:12 AM

ok, had some good beer last night. at a friend's house for poker.
first, i had a Goose Island IPA. i felt like i tried it before and wasn't impressed. but if that's true, i musta had a bad bottle because it really hit the spot this time.
then, a Goose Island Oatmeal Stout. really good. i like stouts to have a little bite to 'em. being an oatmeal stout, this one didn't, but, very smooth.
also, tried a very old New Glaurus Cherry Stout. it was interesting. not sure if i liked it or not. different anyway. mighta actually been better if it was warm. New Glaurus, I've always thought had very watered down versions of their beers. but, every once in a while, they try something crazy...this was one of those...and like i said, i'm on the fence.

duckseason · 05-23-2007, 09:31 PM

Just realized this thread sank to the second page. As beer lovers, we can't let this happen again.

I was wondering if anybody else has tried Gueuze? I personally love the sour flavors, and have made Cantillon a regular in my fridge. I only wish there were more offerings on the shelves. The stuff is addicting.

My only comment on Goose Island and New Glarus is that I wish we had them out here so I could give 'em a try!

drowe · 05-24-2007, 10:06 AM

wow, thread sinking again.

yeah, New Glaurus is HUGE in Wisconsin, but apparently they don't distribute much outside of the state.

not sure how far reaching Goose Island is, but i had thought it was pretty big.

Jughead10 · 05-24-2007, 12:06 PM

I like Beer!

njx9 · 05-24-2007, 12:11 PM

stupid thursday. not that it'll stop me, but beer is far less satisfying when i know i still have work the next day.

RyanLeaf#1 · 05-24-2007, 12:12 PM

Thirsty Thursday and im definitely drinking tonight

drowe · 05-24-2007, 01:09 PM

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Originally Posted by njx9

stupid thursday. not that it'll stop me, but beer is far less satisfying when i know i still have work the next day.

i always had the opposite problem. beer just always seemed to taste better when i knew i wasn't supposed to be drinking it.

Jughead10 · 05-24-2007, 01:14 PM

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Originally Posted by drowe

i always had the opposite problem. beer just always seemed to taste better when i knew i wasn't supposed to be drinking it.

HHHMMMMM....... Forbidden Beer!!!

awfullyquiet · 05-24-2007, 01:45 PM

the oatmeal stout is ridiculously smooth and warm. i have no idea how they do it. but it's deliciously creamy.

Scar · 05-24-2007, 01:53 PM

New Glarus Question: Which is the one with the Squirrel on it? That stuff is good! I only had one bottle that a relative from WI had brought me once, need to track it down again. Spotted Cow is the only one that seems to get any distribution at all. It's good, but it's no squirrel.

tEk · 05-24-2007, 01:55 PM

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Originally Posted by drowe

wow, thread sinking again.

yeah, New Glaurus is HUGE in Wisconsin, but apparently they don't distribute much outside of the state.

not sure how far reaching Goose Island is, but i had thought it was pretty big.

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Originally Posted by www.GooseIsland.com

Goose Island Beer is distributed in the following states:
Illinois
Indiana
Iowa
Kansas
Kentucky
Michigan
Minnesota
Montana
Nebraska
New York
North Dakota
Ohio
Pennsylvania
South Dakota
Wisconsin

that is directly of the goose island web site.

drowe · 05-24-2007, 02:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Scar

New Glarus Question: Which is the one with the Squirrel on it? That stuff is good! I only had one bottle that a relative from WI had brought me once, need to track it down again. Spotted Cow is the only one that seems to get any distribution at all. It's good, but it's no squirrel.

that would be Fat Squirrel Nut Brown Ale. I don't love it as much as most 'Sconies but, i've never been a big Brown Ale fan in general. and yeah, if ya see New Glaurus anywhere, it'll most likely be Spotted Cow.

drowe · 05-24-2007, 02:31 PM

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Originally Posted by awfullyquiet

the oatmeal stout is ridiculously smooth and warm. i have no idea how they do it. but it's deliciously creamy.

yeah, it was very good. i was much more impressed with the IPA though.

duckseason · 05-24-2007, 06:23 PM

Ok, so it doesn't appear that there are any gueuze lovers around. What about Mead? Anybody love this nectar as much as me? I know it's not beer, but I appreciate it just as much. Ok, well that was a lie. I don't appreciate anything as much as beer. But it's close.

Moses · 05-24-2007, 06:24 PM

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Originally Posted by duckseason

Ok, so it doesn't appear that there are any gueuze lovers around. What about Mead? Anybody love this nectar as much as me? I know it's not beer, but I appreciate it just as much. Ok, well that was a lie. I don't appreciate anything as much as beer. But it's close.

Mead? Isn't that a weird honey beer or something?

duckseason · 05-24-2007, 06:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Moses

Mead? Isn't that a weird honey beer or something?

Yeah, basically. Some call it "honey wine." But it's more closely related to beer. The stuff is delicious. There are many different varieties, some of which contain other fruits, which are called "melomels." If you can afford it, go get a bottle of semi-dry mead and take it from there. Should be around $15.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mead

diabsoule · 05-24-2007, 06:50 PM

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Originally Posted by duckseason

Yeah, basically. Some call it "honey wine." But it's more closely related to beer. The stuff is delicious. There are many different varieties, some of which contain other fruits, which are called "melomels." If you can afford it, go get a bottle of semi-dry mead and take it from there. Should be around $15.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mead

I've had some good mead and bad. If it's bad you will know immediately, however, mead is an accumulated taste as far as I'm concerned.

duckseason · 05-24-2007, 06:56 PM

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Originally Posted by diabsoule

I've had some good mead and bad. If it's bad you will know immediately, however, mead is an accumulated taste as far as I'm concerned.

Yeah, I think you could say that about any and all beverages. Did you mean acquired taste? I think that's obvious as well. I can't imagine it being nearly as offensive to first-time imbibers as your average wine or beer though. It generally has a very mellow taste, and most everybody enjoys honey.

njx9 · 05-24-2007, 07:15 PM

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Originally Posted by diabsoule

I've had some good mead and bad. If it's bad you will know immediately, however, mead is an accumulated taste as far as I'm concerned.

you taste more of it as you go?

VY10 · 05-24-2007, 07:16 PM

Snake River from wyoming. Check out the list of awards.

http://www.snakeriverbrewing.com/opawards.html

duckseason · 05-24-2007, 07:25 PM

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Originally Posted by VY10

Snake River from wyoming. Check out the list of awards.

http://www.snakeriverbrewing.com/opawards.html

Nice. I'll have to try them sometime. It appears as though they'll ship 3 varieties. What's your favorite from them? Did you visit the brewery?

Paranoidmoonduck · 05-24-2007, 08:23 PM

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Originally Posted by njx9

you taste more of it as you go?

Well, it was a poor choice of words, but with mead, that actually does happen. That freaking taste sits in your mouth and won't go away.

Mead's alright I guess, not a huge fan. I've had mead that was entirely too sweet for me to handle.