The Beer connoisseur thread

[Kneel B4 Zod]

I love Anchor Steam

[TakeYouByStorm]

Kalik Bears, the only Bear of the Bahamas.

[MrWookie]

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I just wouldn't say Anchor Steam and "connoisseur" really go together. When I said it wasn't good, I really meant I would only pay for it if I were very restricted on options.

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Well, I agree that for retail prices of $10/6 pack, you can do better--Fuller's ESB comes to mind, for example.

I particularly like the fact that I can get Anchor beers in the big 22oz bottles at my local convenience store. There aren't many non-dreck beers available in the big size.

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Maybe not available in convenience stores, but many of the very best beers in the world come ONLY in 22's or 750 mL bottles.

[Aloysius]

Just picked up some beers (including Delirium Nocturnum, Young's Double Chocolate Stout, Young's Oatmeal, Sam Smith's Oatmeal, Sam Smith's Nut Brown Ale, Hitachino Nest Beer).

Started with Young's Oatmeal onto Sam Smith's Oatmeal and I agree with cbloom:

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and then Samuel Smith's Oatmeal is better than Young's Oatmeal.

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Not close imo. I think this sums up Sam Smith's Oatmeal very well (from the ba review):

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It tastes deep and rich, with a wonderful bittersweet backbone that brings out flavors of roasted malt, coffee grounds and molasses

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-Al

Edit - oh yeah people don't like Anchor Steam? Got addicted to it as standard beer living in SF.

[Oden\'s Hammer]

>Barcade's Feb. 8th, 07 (tonight!)

> Please join us in welcoming Syracuse, New York's Middle
> Ages Brewing and head brewer Tim Butler on Thursday,
> February 8th at 6pm. On draft:
>
> 2005 Oak Aged Dragonslayer Imperial Stout
> 10th Anniversary Double IPA
> Druid Fluid Barleywine
> Duke of Winship
> Syracuse Pale Ale
> Wailing Wench (on cask)
> Winter Wheat
>
> Official Event Website:
> http://www.barcadebrooklyn.com

Also free BBQ pulled pork sandwiches and brisket 6-8pm w/purchase of MI brew.

I'm wary of going b/c I really want to crash in NYC if I go but that's not very plausible. I'm still considering going anyhow though. The dragonslayer RIS should be amazingly good. Here's my ba review:

http://beeradvocate.com/beer/profile...04/?ba=deBeers

[jetfish]

MrWookie-

Sorry for the delay in replying. I would absolutely suggest getting Jubelale the next time you have the chance. As I said, I think it's gone for the year, and will re-appear around Halloween/Thanksgiving. As mentioned above, on tap is great if possible.

Portland is a great beertown, and Seattle is also very good. I do really enjoy the Portland 'beer theatres' where you can enjoy a movie, along with beer and pizza.

I'm sitting here trying to think of another worthy beer to mention.
I'll keep an eye out this weekend, maybe I can add some more local flavor.

[jackflashdrive]

I don't blieve anyone has mentioned one of my favorite old-standby beers, which is Deschutes Black Butte Porter. BPP is widely available on tap in the Pacific Northwest, and I have no problem obtaining it in the bottle in Los Angeles (and I can even find it on-tap in one or two places)

I don't believe it has been reviewed in beer club thread, so maybe someone who hasn't tried it can pick it up and set it against one of their favorite porters/stouts. (I'd review it myself, but am trapped in Toronto till Saturday).

[nath]

Just picked up a six-pack of New Belgium Springboard. Never seen it before. Will try it out and report back as soon as room service sends up a bottle opener and a glass.

[milesdyson]

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I don't blieve anyone has mentioned one of my favorite old-standby beers, which is Deschutes Black Butte Porter. BPP is widely available on tap in the Pacific Northwest, and I have no problem obtaining it in the bottle in Los Angeles (and I can even find it on-tap in one or two places)

I don't believe it has been reviewed in beer club thread, so maybe someone who hasn't tried it can pick it up and set it against one of their favorite porters/stouts. (I'd review it myself, but am trapped in Toronto till Saturday).

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I'm pretty sure it has been reviewed in TLDR. If it hasn't, it has at least been mentioned several times. It and Stone's Smoked Porter are the two best porters I've had, but in general I don't really love the style.

[Innocent Kitty]

This stuff is awesome. Its from my hometown brewery, I'm not sure how far they distribute.