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[grantmichaels]

cool ... haven't had that one ...

 

[grantmichaels]

delicioso!

 

[Thegreenchilemonster]

I hae never been a fan of barley wines, the best I've had is the the Chicken Killer from Santa Fe brewing company. I figured I would give this one a shot, since they claim that it is their "most rare and saught after beer". After drinking it, I can defnitely say I still don't like barley wines. It has nothing flavor wise that I would ever want in a beer. I don't drain pour, but if I did, this one would go down the drain. At least it's 10%, so I slammed this glass down in 2 gulps, then poured a home brew IPA to cleanse the palate.

 

[grantmichaels]

barleywine's hit or miss for me, but BB's Shake porter is good shit!

 

[Thegreenchilemonster]

barleywine's hit or miss for me, but BB's Shake porter is good shit!

I haven't had that one, I will give it a shot. I've realized again that barley wine does nothing for me, except give me a quick buzz. I won't be spending another buck on one, unless I'm in Santa Fe.

 

[JayT]

I think my favorite barleywine is Old Horizontal by Victory.

 

[t0mato]

I'm still in light beer mode. You guys really enjoy the heavy stuff.

 

[JayT]

Not always, when I went to that Pizza Boy place last weekend. I had six beers and they were all light, pils and ipas.

 

[Ozzy2001]

I'm still in light beer mode. You guys really enjoy the heavy stuff.

That's a good beer.

 

[t0mato]

Yeah dude!
 
I just polished off my six pack.  I'm going to go get more tomorrow. 

 

[grantmichaels]

i like huge beers ... the bigger the better ...

 

[TNKS]

Deschutes HOP HENGE 2015
I missed this last year,bottle date 4/16 so we'll give it a go this afternoon

 

[JayT]

Good beer.  I have had it several times this year already.

 

[t0mato]

i like huge beers ... the bigger the better ...

 
Have you ever tried pliny the younger by the Russian river brewing company?
 
I thought that was a huge beer.

 

[grantmichaels]

 
Have you ever tried pliny the younger by the Russian river brewing company?
 
I thought that was a huge beer.

 
Having some RR is on my short list, and something being worked on by another member =) ...
 
I have been gathering tidbits and watching Vinnie C. presentations from brewing conferences and working on a pair of homebrew recipes to brew for months, one for the Elder, and one for the Younger Pliny ...

It won't be Pliny, but it'll still be excellent I think ...

 

[t0mato]

 
Having some RR is on my short list, and something being worked on by another member =) ...
 
I have been gathering tidbits and watching Vinnie C. presentations from brewing conferences and working on a pair of homebrew recipes to brew for months, one for the Elder, and one for the Younger Pliny ...
It won't be Pliny, but it'll still be excellent I think ...

 
I like the elder better. 
 
Overall I think their best quality was balance.  The malty taste was not overshadowed by hops and vice versa. 

 

[grantmichaels]

https://youtu.be/39GPnd7mZXk
the frustrated nasal inhalation says it all =)

immediately felt the need to rectify that puny, thin little stout ...

#BOOMTOGGLE

 

[Ozzy2001]

Gave this a shot last night.

Pretty good. The habanero is almost undetectable. Really not spicy at all. The mango flavor is really good. The alcohol is pretty hot. Not bad, but it's definitely noticeable.

 

[t0mato]

This stuff is smooooooth.



I don't taste any cappuccino though.

 

[Nigel]

Went to Ballast Point`s big brewery and restaurant last Saturday. I was very impressed with the whole thing, from the great vibe to the great, unpretentious food  to the crazy beer list. Enjoy 
 
Particular favourites were Grunion with fresno chillis, Ginger Big Eye and Mole Victory at Sea. I always enjoy Tongue Buckler, too. At this point I have to say, Watermelon Dorado was not for me. Dorado, sure, not bad at all, but watermelon? Nope.