The Beer connoisseur thread

[goofball]

I absolutely cannot stand blue paddle. From a flavor standpoint I agree that 2below is less interesting then some of the other ones, but I'm still enjoying the winter ale that's amber at this point(also I think it's more interesting then fat tire). NBB makes a lot of awesome beer though so it's not saying a ton putting one at the bottom. Just for fun how would you roughly rank the NBB beers?

<u>Tier 1</u>
Sunshine Wheat
Skinny Dip
Abbey
Trippel

<u>Tier 2</u>
Loft
Biere De mars
Saison
1554

<u>Tier 3</u>
2 Below
Fat Tire

<u>The one I don't like</u>
Blue Paddle


The thing is though, new belgium beer is awesome, so a tier 3 ranking is nothing to weep about.

[nath]

I actually really like the 1554. It's not particularly complex but I find it very smooth.

And yeah, Sunshine is probably their best one.

[jetfish]

From the Pacific NW-

Widmer Brothers Brewery-
Hefeweizen is a nice unfiltered wheat beer. Usually served with a lemon, it's just a nice standard. Widely available up here.

Widberry is their 'fruity' offering. Black Raspberry, a real nice change from normal.

Deschutes Brewery-

Black Butte Porter is a must for dark beer lovers. Lots of malt/chocolate tones, great porter.

Jubelale is their Winter/Xmas offering, and I think they just pulled it from shelves. It's not quite a dark as Black Butte, but has great flavor. Overall, very likely my favorite beer.

Mirror Pond Pale Ale is a nice errr, Ale. I prefer it to Alaskan Amber and Mac and Jacks. Dunno what else to say, but try it if you like the red colored beers that you can see through.

[goofball]

Mirror Pond is deliscious.

Oh man, I just remembered McMenamins

[mjkidd]

One of my favorites is Sam Adam's Black Lager.

[MrWookie]

Goofball,

If you like those two beers, I'd try the Sierra Nevada Celebration. It's the same style, but bolder flavor. Heck, the Stone Arrogant Bastard is in the same ballpark for flavor, too, even though it's not labeled as a winter ale. That beer is a classic.

jet,

When I was home for Christmas, I was out at Costco buying a case of beer for my family. I saw the Jubelale, but rather than get a whole case of something untested, I opted for Fat Tire. Did I make a mistake? I'll keep my eyes out next year.

[goofball]

Wookie,

I've definitely had my share of both of those

I had a bunch of Jubelale when I was in portland for christmas before. I thought it waws pretty tasty.

[MrWookie]

Really? And you still laud the Rogue Santa? Both Milesdyson and I were pretty underwhelmed with it. I haven't had 2 Below to comment on it.

[IHateKeithSmart]

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nate,

February is strong beer month!

For anyone in the Bay Area, these are some incredibly delicious and very strong beers. So far the Diesel Imperial Smoked Porter and Blind Lust (strong Belgian with a hint of Framboise flavor) are my favorites (haven't been to Magnolia yet).

Wookie has a great beer thread over in the lounge, but as far as I'm concerned, the more discussion about beer the better.

My favorite beers are rich and dark porters and stouts. I'll write up a couple of reviews here.

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Ha, I'm having my 'going away happy hour' at 21st amendment tomorrow night. Friday is my last day at work (YAY!). Anyone in town, look for a 6'3", enebriated, but stunningly handsome, asian dude.

[milesdyson]

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Really? And you still laud the Rogue Santa? Both Milesdyson and I were pretty underwhelmed with it. I haven't had 2 Below to comment on it.

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Yeah that Rogue beer was a pretty huge dissapointment. I've had 2 Below, and I'd say it is only marginally more enjoyable. I can confidently say I'll never buy either beer again.