The Beer Thread

[markdurr]

miss Frankie rose put me on the guest list so I'll be in and out. wasssup?

[scottyh]

I'm actually taking the bus tonight, guys. This is new.

[teekoh]

miss Frankie rose put me on the guest list so I'll be in and out. wasssup?

#durrmagic


I'm actually taking the bus tonight, guys. This is new.

Woo!

[Greg Nasty]

Who all wants to go to RevBrew tonight say "yeah"

[scottyh]

Yeah.

What time are you guys meeting there? After the show?

[Greg Nasty]

I was going to go at like 8 or 9.

I don't have much interest in seeing Frankie Rose : /

[falcozappa]

And I found out today that when I travel to Chicago in June, I'll have multiple bottles of Pliny the Elder. Claim them now.

Oooh, I'd love a Pliny, thank you.

[teekoh]

So RevBrew at like 8:30?

[Unlikely Japan]

Mind if I come? I get off at 830

[Greg Nasty]

Mark_Durr confirmed RevBrew at 8:30 via text.

[scottyh]

I'll try for 8:30. Gotta visit with my brother before the show.

[Greg Nasty]

Nevermind, I might lasagna.

I'm sorry.

[markdurr]

let's do this!
it's my last night in town.
I'm excited to see all you cats.
830? and after the show? I'm down. I'll be there a bit earlier than 830.

[alady]

:/

(irt Grogfield)

[markdurr]

gregbear. :(

[markdurr]

miss rose put me on the list as durr. :) :)

[markdurr]

alright you guys have me pumped for tonight.

[alady]

Dive goes on at 10 btw.

[teekoh]

Oh god, really? I hate when venues do that. I hope I can hold up.

Btw, I got yr zombie dust, durr.

[Greg Nasty]

I hope that one day I can drown in an ocean.

[buzzword]

I feel bad for durr... Today is a shit day to be in Chicago. Way to go mother nature b$tch...

[Unlikely Japan]

Mind if I come? I get off at 830

Well no one said no so I'm heading that way now. I don't know what anyone looks like so if anyone sees this and wants to meet, I'm wearing a black sweater.

[scottyh]

Ha. I'm at revolution. No idea who to look for. Damn you grog

[Greg Nasty]

Whatever I have diarrhea.

[Unlikely Japan]

Ha. I'm at revolution. No idea who to look for. Damn you grog

Where are you sitting? I'm at the bar.

[alady]

I'M RIGHT BEHIND YOU







lulz not really

[markdurr]

I'm at the bar too. don't know who to look for...

[scottyh]

Where are you sitting? I'm at the bar.

Near the entrance at the bar. Sox hat.

[markdurr]

I found Scotty and ujapan. :)

[teekoh]

Woo. Sorry we're late, but we're coming now!

[getrowdy]

LOL blind leading the blind

[PulpAffliction]

I'm so, so, so excited for my care package from Mark and Teekoh!

Thank you so much, boys! Let me know where I can e-send some monies :)

[markdurr]

:)

as long as you enjoy the beers, no monies needed. da durr.
i love teekoh and co. so much right now. :)
(sorry about my friend @ frankie rose) :/

[scottyh]

Your friend was the best.

[MookieDaddy]

No apologies needed, that dude was cracking us all up. Good times tonight.

[Greg Nasty]

Was it your kooky friend I met last summer, Mark?

DID HE DO SOMETHING CRAZY?

[scottyh]

Keep pooping, grog!

[markdurr]

okay good...
he was upset that panchos wasn't the same (punk) panchos he was used to (the new township)

and yea. it was the same kid from last summer. :/

[markdurr]

I feel bad for durr... Today is a shit day to be in Chicago. Way to go mother nature b$tch...

meh. i lived in the chi area for 2 years. i'm used to shitty weather here...
...i just wished the swimsuit i washed before coming could have been put to use. :/

[markdurr]

p.s. i was sorta mad at the kid because i could've taken tk into the show as my +1 vs. him. (who i thought would enjoy it more. :/)

[scottyh]

It was great meeting you durr. Next beer is on me.

[markdurr]

it was great meeting you too. i wish we could have chatted more.
i knew as soon as you walked into revolution it was you. i could tell by the phone and the looks towards us at the bar. :)

i really hope we can hang out soon. :/

[teekoh]

I'm so, so, so excited for my care package from Mark and Teekoh!

Thank you so much, boys! Let me know where I can e-send some monies :)


:)

as long as you enjoy the beers, no monies needed. da durr.
i love teekoh and co. so much right now. :)
(sorry about my friend @ frankie rose) :/

I'm just glad we could hook y'all up. :)

And no worries about your friend. It was a good time.

[kells bells]

Sorry I missed a gathering of nerds I enjoy. I know some of you assholes have my phone number!

[alady]

Hey guys. Tell me which breweries to check out at GoogaMooga (http://www.googamooga.com/drink/breweries/).

[Driftwood]

Captain Lawrence
Southampton
Sly Fox

I feel like Ithaca, Full Sail and 21st Amendment make some good beers and some ok beers.

Never had anything from Empire Brewing but reviews look good.

[claypoolfan]

Only heard of Brooklyn and Bear Republic on there.

Oh and Blue Moon derp.

[alady]

I have a bunch of Captain Lawrence at the house actually. We need to do a beer swap sometime soonish.

[markdurr]

just threw one of each in the freezer to wind down from such a crazy day.

http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-9pOOWfgsdf0/Tz6wy7D_00I/AAAAAAAAA7E/XQ3WMtFYEZM/s1600/double.jpg
http://www.ratebeer.com/beerimages/full_size/71055.jpg

[Unlikely Japan]

I really liked Double Trouble the one time I had it. I'm really looking forward to trying the Espresso Stout, thanks again. Meeting everyone was a lot of fun.

[teekoh]

Yeah, I'm glad I got to meet you, too!

Best was when your beer came when you were gone and the bartender asked me and Scotty,
'Is that guy's last name _____?' and we just looked at each other.

[scottyh]

"...but we know his first name!"

[markdurr]

hah. awesome.

[alady]

Half Acre is opening a tap room, what whaaaat (http://www.chicagotribune.com/features/food/stew/chi-half-acre-brewery-to-open-taproom-20120503,0,4819683.story)

[teekoh]

Wooooooo

[falcozappa]

This is really shaping up as a great beer (and cider) year for Chicago.

[Driftwood]

Durr - found some really good stuff for you. But how many bottles do you think TK can take back? Have 8 that are worthwhile - 2that you can get in Houston but I think you would overlook otherwise and they really are that good ... 4 or no brainers to send her off with.

[claypoolfan]

Local Option is having a Central Waters tap takeover on the 24th, with the brewer there.

[Driftwood]

Local Option is having a Central Waters tap takeover on the 24th, with the brewer there.

Do want - especially if the Bourbon Barleywine is on tap.

But Chicago Beer Week is already looking insane. A cask takeover at Fountainhead on Tuesday and a mini-FOBAB at Acre on Wednesday plus the Revolution party on Friday ... not sure if this is going to make the cut.

[falcozappa]

Durr - found some really good stuff for you. But how many bottles do you think TK can take back? Have 8 that are worthwhile - 2that you can get in Houston but I think you would overlook otherwise and they really are that good ... 4 or no brainers to send her off with.

I'm thinking of bringing Dreadnaught and maybe that barrel aged Central Waters Stout that you wanted to try. Or would you rather have that on another occasion? I can bring Dubhe Imperial Black IPA (http://beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/1416/67046) instead if you like. Or as well.

[Driftwood]

Yeah I've decided to bust open good stuff anyway - why not?

Bringing the 15 from Flossmoor which has been aged a year - 15% Tripel. Initial reviews where that it was way too hot so we'll see.

Also had a new batch Blushing Monk yesterday - hello tartness. Remember it being a lot sweeter (much closer to an Imperial Rubaeus which was the intention) - but it was delicious.

[Driftwood]

Hmm so if you bring the stout, I may bring the barleywine too then even though that will be last as I am giving one to durr.

Just don't overdo it - it's just an hour of drinking.

[Driftwood]

Like I wouldn't bring two bombers of high ABV on your end. One bomber and a 12 oz should be more than enough (even as a faster drinker than us).

[falcozappa]

Cool, so I'll bring all three (one bomber and two 12oz). I don't think that's going to trouble us in an hour. *considers bringing more*

[Five_Hole]

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Beer pairings from 5 Rabbit will accompany this intimate, family-style dinner that guests will make and share together with Chef from her recipes.

Event begins at 7pm until approximately 11pm.
Seating limited to 25 people.

Ticket proceeds will support hunger relief efforts in Chicago through the Greater Chicago Food Depository.

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[Driftwood]

Gave TK some beers (IPA, Triple IPA, Bourbon Barleywine, Chocolate Oatmeal Stout w/ cocoa nibs, Coffee Stout) and some money and directions on where some Zombie Dust is located nearby (less than 5 miles away) after calling ahead to find out if it's still in stock.

Hope you enjoy your presents mark (and thanks for the ones you left behind).

[claypoolfan]

cooking with grayson

Would totally be on board with this if there wasn't cooking involved. Loved what she did on the show, but at that price I don't want to cook myself.

[markdurr]

Gave TK some beers (IPA, Triple IPA, Bourbon Barleywine, Chocolate Oatmeal Stout w/ cocoa nibs, Coffee Stout) and some money and directions on where some Zombie Dust is located nearby (less than 5 miles away) after calling ahead to find out if it's still in stock.

Hope you enjoy your presents mark (and thanks for the ones you left behind).

<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<3

when i read you and falco were discussing a bourbon barleywine for tonight, i was thinKing to myself, "dammmmn that sounds insane" then i scrolled down a bit.
so glad you sent one home and mucho mucho gracias!

[markdurr]

just threw one of these in the freezer to celebrate tK's new job (even though she isn't home yet :))
http://29.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lp28l6fjDa1qhsgymo1_500.jpg

[markdurr]

having 1, then i am off to bed to get my assed handed to me at worK tomorrow. :)
http://beer.findthebest.com/sites/default/files/675/media/images/Zombie_Dust.jpg

[markdurr]

somehow my babe ended up with 2 of these:
Founder's KBS (http://beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/1199/19960)

so proud of her.

[falcozappa]

having 1, then i am off to bed

Me too. Uncanny!

Love Zombie Dust so much.

[markdurr]

:)

we ended up with 9...now 8.

[PulpAffliction]

<3<3<3
<3<3<3
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[markdurr]

your box will be in the mail on monday.
i've been swamped with work since i came home. (and most of the beers made it home last night) but it will get to you.

[PulpAffliction]

No rush, buddy! Thanks so much! Let me know if you want anything from Missouri!

[markdurr]

my pleasure.

[markdurr]

i think i just set up my first bottle share. i'm nervous about which bottles to bring. drifty, i might send you some questions. :)
i wanted to open up some bottles before tk moved up there.

[Audiobully]

Drunk off Founders double IPA right now. AWESOME!!

[markdurr]

<#
reminds me of a hop popsicle.

[concertgoer]

I went out drinking with Thissy last night and I tasted a Lin Fin Du Monde. It was good so maybe there is hope for me yet when it comes to good beer. Oh and I sent Drifty a text about it and he didn't reply :/

[Driftwood]

Oh shit - yes. THAT IS FANTASTIC NEWS.

Great beer.

Edit: I was lame and asleep by then.

[Driftwood]

i think i just set up my first bottle share. i'm nervous about which bottles to bring. drifty, i might send you some questions. :)
i wanted to open up some bottles before tk moved up there.

Ask away mark.

[nizzle]

so many mexican beers will be consumed this afternoon.

[concertgoer]

I liked that it wasn't bitter and I really enjoyed the spices. Drifty can we drink moar beers like that when I come up for Pitchfork?

[Driftwood]

Belgian style beers are definitely a great conversion for wine drinkers. We definitely can. :)

Unibroue (who makes La Fin Du Monde) make a lot of high quality affordable Belgian styles - I'd recommend try Don De Dieu, Maudite and Trois Pistoles (with Don De Dieu being the most similar).

[PulpAffliction]

Speaking of delicious Belgians, the boy and I split a bottle of Dupont's Saison Avec les Bons Vœux ("with good wishes") - it's meant to be opened at midnight on New Year's Eve, but, due to the vagaries of international beer distribution, it just arrived here in Kansas.

Anyway, it was delicious and huge - big nose, big carbonation, big head, big body, big ABV. The only negative for me was not as much spice as I like in a Saison.

We bought two bottles, and I think we'll cellar the second until this NYE.

These bottles, by the way, are a result of a new rule I've instituted for myself: anytime I buy beer, I have to buy at least one imported bottle in addition to whatever American crafts I'm picking up. I've grown to complacent with all of the fantastic domestic options, and I need to keep my palate internationally savvy!

[concertgoer]

Beer noob question. I was on the Unibroue website and they suggest drinking Lin Fin Du Monde when it reaches a temperature between 53 and 57 degrees, so how long should I keep it out the refrigerator?

[Driftwood]

So it really depends on how slow you drink your beer. I'd wait at least 5-10 minutes if you are tossing one back on the way out or something. Usually I drink it slow so you can start a little colder than that and have the flavours open up with time as it approaches the right temperature.

More often than not I'll want to drink something not in the fridge so 5 minutes in the freezer gets you close to ideal.

[concertgoer]

Cool thanks Drifty. I think I will make a trip to Total Wine & More this week and pick up a 4 pack of that and one of the other beers that you recommend.

[PulpAffliction]

Yr adorable.

[Driftwood]

No u.

[PulpAffliction]

Guys, I love all of you.

And I'm not even drunk.

[scottyh]

Lexington has new breweries! Some of the beer is god awful, but some of them were actually pretty good. But hell, Lexington has breweries!

Also I finally tried Schafly last night. 8 bucks for a pitcher is a helluva deal.

[concertgoer]

Guys, I love all of you.

And I'm not even drunk.

Daww
You need to come to Moog so we can more festival fun :)

[Audiobully]

Another reason Founders rules:

Total smashed drunkedness last night off double ipa from them and yet this morning, ZERO hangover.

[PulpAffliction]

IPAs always give me the worst hangovers. In the nascent stages of my beerducation, I used to session six packs of Ranger and Odell IPA, and the hangovers were legendary.

[scottyh]

I never get hangovers after drinking IPAs. Weird.

And I was drinking Double Trouble last night, too. Delicious.

[teekoh]

I'm almost never hungover.

And Unibroue was actually my entry point to crafts. Delicious all around.

[concertgoer]

I am actually surprised that I am not hungover today since I was drinking, liquor, wine and beer last night.

[scottyh]

I drank A LOT and I'm fine right now. High altitude drinking helps. :)

[concertgoer]

I am pretty tired though, so I think I will try to go back to sleep.

[arbee]

Belgian style beers are definitely a great conversion for wine drinkers. We definitely can. :)

Unibroue (who makes La Fin Du Monde) make a lot of high quality affordable Belgian styles - I'd recommend try Don De Dieu, Maudite and Trois Pistoles (with Don De Dieu being the most similar).

http://www.unibroue.com/media/assets/BlancheChambly.jpg

[PulpAffliction]

I've, strangely, never had any Unibruoe. So, I went and did a pick six and grabbed one of each Unibroue they had:


La Fin du Monde,
Éphémère (Pomme),
Trois Pistoles,
et Maudite.


I also threw in a New Belgium Blue Paddle (needed a Pils for right now) and a Goose Island Pepe Nero.

[teekoh]

Oh hey, those are all pretty great (never had the blue paddle).

[teekoh]

The Daek Horse trippel that's out right now is pretty tasty.

Also, I haven't been this drunk in a minute. Trippels plus margaritas plus Modelos plus Sols plus mojitos is a drunk combo.

[alady]

I feel like cg should try Ephemere.

Whatever saison we had tonight was delicious. Also my first KBS! :)

[markdurr]

you tried the kbs?
it turns out i only have one...how was it?

[getrowdy]

I'm at Flying Saucer in KC drinking a Founders Backwoods Bastard. Wooooo! Wasted on a Sunday.

[fiveiron83321]

dropped $100 on beer last night for a trade with my buddies in chicago

hope i get some good stuff from them....also should be getting my zombie dust if my mom got around to shipping it last week

[alady]

you tried the kbs?
it turns out i only have one...how was it?

So roasty-toasty. Gooooood.

[PulpAffliction]

I'm at Flying Saucer in KC drinking a Founders Backwoods Bastard. Wooooo! Wasted on a Sunday.

lolwut. I was there. From 4:00 - 7:30.

[PulpAffliction]

Speaking of which, today I drank:


http://www.beerpulse.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/30th-Street-pale-ale-e1320555481453-200x200.jpghttp://www.beerpulse.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/imperial_biscotti_break_US_1-30_press-e1328713889204-200x200.png
http://chicagoist.com/attachments/chicagoist_chuck/2011_2_16_envious.jpg

All on tap (thanks to Flying Saucer's fourth anniversary), and all delicious.

[falcozappa]

How was the Envious? I have one on my beer shelf that I'm waiting to try - 2010 vintage too.

[PulpAffliction]

I liked it a good deal, though I'd probably rank it third of the three. Very deep flavor, though. The tartness/fruitiness don't overwhelm the malt at all, which was nice.

[PulpAffliction]

The Imperial Biscotti Break was goddamned fantastic, btw. Get some if you ever have the opportunity.

[falcozappa]

Thanks for the recommendation. I do love Evil Twin, but damn, it can be pretty expensive.

[getrowdy]

lolwut. I was there. From 4:00 - 7:30.

omg. I was there with Cosmo and his family and another couple. We left around 3:30-4. The founders I had was wonderful. I also had a taste of the Mikkeller. Pulp, I'm stuck here until my car gets repaired. Currently in beautiful Blue Springs. Car broke down in Concordia.

[PulpAffliction]

Oof. When are you leaving? If you're free tonight, my favorite bar in KC (The Foundry) is doing a randalling night, and on Thursday their sister bar (McCoy's) is doing a cask night.

[getrowdy]

Pulp, I'm leaving asap. My car WILL be repaired today. Trying to be positive. I feel stranded in a motel with the dogs right now. :/

[cosmo]

lolwut. I was there. From 4:00 - 7:30.

Didn't know you liked going to the Flying Saucer.

BTW, getrowdy was right. The Founders Backwoods Bastard was really good.

[PulpAffliction]

I hate, hate, hate the Flying Saucer, but I really wanted to have some of those special kegs :-)

[markdurr]

World Beer Cup Winners (http://www.worldbeercup.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/WBC12-Winners-List.pdf)

pumpkinator won silver in the field beer/pumpkin division. ms. wood should enjoy that one. : )

[alady]

Couple of the Beer Week events (http://aleheads.com/2012/05/07/the-coolest-chicago-craft-beer-week-events/#more-15326).

[scottyh]

I brought home a couple of bottles of Founders home with me. And Kentucky Bourbon Ale. I'm happy to report nothing in my luggage is beer-soaked.

[reedeeda]

Good job. And you're probably lucky they didn't get stolen by airport personnel ;)

[getrowdy]

Drinking a Stone Imperial Stout in celebration of being home. Oof 10.5%!

[Unlikely Japan]

World Beer Cup Winners (http://www.worldbeercup.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/WBC12-Winners-List.pdf)


Shoreline won a couple bronze awards for their Beltaine Scottish Ale and Benny's APA. They really need to start bottling their stuff.

[teekoh]

Couple of the Beer Week events (http://aleheads.com/2012/05/07/the-coolest-chicago-craft-beer-week-events/#more-15326).

Which ones are y'all planning on?

Right now I'm thinking the Fountainhead cask night and the Revolution party at least. I could be persuaded to do one more.

[Driftwood]

Which ones are y'all planning on?

Right now I'm thinking the Fountainhead cask night and the Revolution party at least. I could be persuaded to do one more.

Those two and mini-FOBAB are my plans for now.

[teekoh]

Oh, good call. That was the other one I thought sounded good. It'll probably be really pricey, though.

[markdurr]

oh hey i'll be driving up to chicago that saturday.

[teekoh]

Oh hey I'll be driving to MN that day. :/

[alady]

Drifty, did you see the Local Option one with all the Central Waters stuff (including yr bourbon barleywine)?

[scottyh]

http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Jb1AkubV04k/Tyjl7UzXiWI/AAAAAAAAHwo/OmYoGBm8BNA/s1600/mastodon.jpg

[Driftwood]

Oh, good call. That was the other one I thought sounded good. It'll probably be really pricey, though.

Acre keeps prices on these events pretty reasonable so who knows?

[Driftwood]

Drifty, did you see the Local Option one with all the Central Waters stuff (including yr bourbon barleywine)?

I did - but there is so much going on ... Central Waters are going to have to bring it ...

I don't want to go to Revolution all boozed out.

[fan o gano]

That's pretty weak, Mastodon. 5.2%? I thought you were a metal band!

[claypoolfan]

Man I am really looking forward to that Revolution party.

[falcozappa]

Me too. Also, I saw this (http://rogue.com/beers/voodoo-bacon-maple.php) bacon beer in the store the other day. Should I have bought some? I was very tempted.

[scottyh]

Colorado Beer Week starts on Saturday.

I think my wife and I are doing this on Saturday afternoon:


Join us under the afternoon Colorado sun at the opening ceremony hosted at the Highland Tap and Burger. Opening festivities will feature more than 15 breweries and 2 Colorado distilleries. VIP guests will enjoy early entry, 6 oz full pours and your choice of a Beer Can Chicken prepared with Gubna from Oskar Blues or a delicious sausage plate with sides. General Admission guests will enjoy 3 oz pours of more than 35 beers and the opportunity to purchase the Oskar Blues Beer Can Chicken and sausage plate. Finally, Colorado Beer Week would like to welcome the Colorado Craft Beer Radio Show AM 760 who will be broadcasting live from 12:00 – 1:00 at the Opening Ceremony. So, come join us on May 12 for some good tunes, food and of course beer. Tickets are available now!


Not bad for 45 bucks

[PulpAffliction]

Last night, I dreamt that I found a Westvleteren 12 gift-set for sale in the Kansas City airport.

Waking up was very disappointing.

[Driftwood]

Curious what the cost difference between the VIP and regular + chicken or sausage is?

Personally wouldn't want 6oz pours in an unlimited beer setting. Do VIPs get an extra hour of tasting or anything?

[Driftwood]

Last night, I dreamt that I found a Westvleteren 12 gift-set for sale in the Kansas City airport.

Waking up was very disappointing.

Dreamt and Westvletern in a Plup post? I gasmed.

But seriously once you start dreaming about Westvleteren, you've crossed a line that never be un-crossed. :0

[scottyh]

Curious what the cost difference between the VIP and regular + chicken or sausage is?

Personally wouldn't want 6oz pours in an unlimited beer setting. Do VIPs get an extra hour of tasting or anything?

10 dollar difference between regular and VIP. Not sure how much the food will actually cost.

And I think VIP is allowed in an hour before everyone else.

[Driftwood]

Oh $10? Totally worth it then.

[PulpAffliction]

Dreamt and Westvletern in a Plup post? I gasmed.

But seriously once you start dreaming about Westvleteren, you've crossed a line that never be un-crossed. :0

<3. Sig'd.

[WretchedSkye2113]

treated myself to some graduation celebration and picked up a 6 pack of my favorite beer ever (levitation) and a this
http://www.stonebrew.com/images/beers/assets/bottles/cb.png


plus i have jager, SoCo, and PBR for the ucoming onslaught of "last night in town!" parties.

[alady]

Even got that patented DrunkDrifty grammar.

[teekoh]

Colorado Beer Week starts on Saturday.

I think my wife and I are doing this on Saturday afternoon:


Join us under the afternoon Colorado sun at the opening ceremony hosted at the Highland Tap and Burger. Opening festivities will feature more than 15 breweries and 2 Colorado distilleries. VIP guests will enjoy early entry, 6 oz full pours and your choice of a Beer Can Chicken prepared with Gubna from Oskar Blues or a delicious sausage plate with sides. General Admission guests will enjoy 3 oz pours of more than 35 beers and the opportunity to purchase the Oskar Blues Beer Can Chicken and sausage plate. Finally, Colorado Beer Week would like to welcome the Colorado Craft Beer Radio Show AM 760 who will be broadcasting live from 12:00 – 1:00 at the Opening Ceremony. So, come join us on May 12 for some good tunes, food and of course beer. Tickets are available now!


Not bad for 45 bucks

This sounds pretty great.

[fiveiron83321]

http://www.stonebrew.com/images/beers/assets/bottles/cb.png

so so good

[WretchedSkye2113]

think it's the only one of theirs (that's readily available) that i haven't had yet.
excited.

[Driftwood]

I love hops, but I think it's a little too hop forward for a Belgian IPA - it's a good beer though.

Also I think I have KtD, Buzz and Pulp now sig-ing me. What do I win?

[getrowdy]

I'm drinking a Boulevard Boss Tom's Golden Bock tonight.

[fiveiron83321]

Real Ale Phoenixx ESB
Real Ale Rio Blanco Pale Ale
Rahr Stormcloud IPA

all delicious tonight

[scottyh]

I have good beer in my fridge that I can't drink. Fuck you, sore throat.

[falcozappa]

Mmmm. Post-gig Dogfish Head Palo Santo Marron

[alady]

We should have a beer dinner with recipes that incorporate beer.

I know I've talked about the chocolate-chili "beer float" I had with Palo Santo Marron once.

[falcozappa]

WIN!!!

I'm still trying to get MrsFZ to make a lemon/IPA ice cream. That coffee stout/chocolate ice cream was delicious.

[alady]

For real...

Lemon/hefe sorbet?

[falcozappa]

Yum, that sounds like a great suggestion too. Although maybe there's some way to pair the banana notes in heffe. Like a banana/chocolate crêpe kinda thing.

[alady]

Oh, much better.

[Driftwood]

Feel like hefe is too refreshing to be weighed down by chocolate.

[alady]

Hefe crepe with banana and nutella.

Don't argue.

[getrowdy]

We should have a beer dinner with recipes that incorporate beer.

Umm.. how about that Guinness Cheese Soup? It's tasty though it seems kind of wintery.

or I think I've seen lamb stews with beer.

[markdurr]

i want in....but not until after august. :(

we should do a pot luck club when i start living there!

[alady]

YES.

Mark, the taco place near my house closed, you should reopen it but awesomer.

[markdurr]

:)

or i could deliver tacos to your house when you need them...
i'm the shit at breakfast tacos...

[scottyh]

MOVE TO DENVER AND DELIVER TACOS TO MEEEEEE

[PulpAffliction]

I don't care where you live, just deliver some beer to me. ;)

[alady]

:)

or i could deliver tacos to your house when you need them...
i'm the shit at breakfast tacos...

That sounds great but I'm not gonna pay you, ok?

I'm for reals on this storefront. It could be great.

And no one has proper breakfast tacos here.

[teekoh]

Breakfast tacos might be enough to keep us in Chicago.

Not joking.

Tonight we went to Tribes Alehouse and I had a Panzer Wolf and Anderson Valley's Summer Solstice (the cream soda of beers, and not at all in a gross way). Ashley had Sixpoint's Crisp and the Victory Golden Monkey.

[alady]

What's this "keep us in Chicago"?

[teekoh]

Ashley's program ends in July, she doesn't have a job lined up afterwards, I'm not sure how ling I can be a baker, and she gets homesick every once in a while.

However, neither of us have guaranteed jobs in Iowa either, but she has been trying to convince Peace Tree to put one or both of us on full time. Not sure if that's gonna happen.

[alady]

Oh wow! Interesting. Can we visit?

[Driftwood]

So Southern Tier Creme Brulee Stout? Buy some this year and hold onto it for six months. Tasted like the smoothest, most refreshing coffee vanilla milkshake.

[PulpAffliction]

Do want.

[alady]

I almost bought some Pipeworks at City Provisions yesterday, should I have snagged it? I haven't seen it around but I haven't really been looking either.

[Driftwood]

I've enjoyed both Pipeworks bombers I've gotten. Not subtle though.

[Greg Nasty]

Ashley's program ends in July, she doesn't have a job lined up afterwards, I'm not sure how ling I can be a baker, and she gets homesick every once in a while.

However, neither of us have guaranteed jobs in Iowa either, but she has been trying to convince Peace Tree to put one or both of us on full time. Not sure if that's gonna happen.

Pillow Shames, man.

Hella jamming this summer.

[alady]

I've enjoyed both Pipeworks bombers I've gotten. Not subtle though.

Are they #rare though?

The one sounded good, it was some kind of chocolate stout.

[Driftwood]

Are they #rare though?

The one sounded good, it was some kind of chocolate stout.

They just show up every now and again and then they are gone. I guess I'd recommend you to pick one up next time. It's just a limited supply issue (not a crazy demand issue).

Usually one bottle limit. I've had the really intense milk stout with cocoa and chile and the very aggressively hopped double stout.

[alady]

I think those were the ones they had. Some kind of laser dog thing?

[Driftwood]

I've had End of Days and Close Enounter.

There's a Hyper Dog?

[alady]

Yeah, maybe that's it. Will grab one next time I'm over there.

[Greg Nasty]

When's that RevBrew thing that Heavy Times are playing, again?

Also, where is it?

[teekoh]

Oh wow! Interesting. Can we visit?

I would hope so!


Pillow Shames, man.

Hella jamming this summer.

I'm in.

[teekoh]

When's that RevBrew thing that Heavy Times are playing, again?

Also, where is it?

May 25th, Kedzie somewhere, but it's sold out. U should get Pillow Shames on the bill.

[Greg Nasty]

Oh, I didn't think it was a ticket thing.

I thought it was like, "hey, here's this thing outside. Buy beer and listen to music."

[Driftwood]

Another bottle worth aging ... http://beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/1416/72838

The oak blends really well (after initially being quite boozy) and gives a nice dryness / complexity. Like drinking a fall spiced wine that isn't overly sweet. Sitting on another bottle for this fall - might open it when durr is here along with the Imperial Pumpkin Stouts he sent.

[alady]

#rare brews (http://www.avclub.com/chicago/articles/booze-it-or-lose-it-a-look-at-chicago-craft-beer-w,73340/) of Chicago Craft Beer week.

[Driftwood]

That's a really boring list.

Bet there will be better beers at Faux Bab, Cask Night and the Rev party.

[Five_Hole]

Really want to try the Finch’s General Tso but there is no way I can make it to that event.

[Driftwood]

Yeah that was probably the most interesting one but I really don't need to do an all you can drink 4 hour event in the middle of craft beer week when I'll be hitting up beer bars on several days already.

[PulpAffliction]

My KCCBW schedule:

Tonight: A honeycomb and lavender randalled saison at a local brewpub.
Wednesday: Founder's tap takeover.
Thursday: Cask day.

Yeah, KC sucks. There's an okay fest occurring on Saturday, but I have a grad party to attend.

[alady]

My KCCBW schedule:

Tonight: A honeycomb and lavender randalled saison at a local brewpub.


Oh, fuck you for this. That sounds amazing.

[PulpAffliction]

Yeah, I'm pretty fucking pumped for that.

This is the same bar that randalled their English Brown through cranberries and cinnamon for Christmas. It was amazing. Like mulled beer.

[falcozappa]

I wonder how easy (and worthwhile) it would be to build a randall to decant bottles of beer through.

[alady]

LET'S FIND OUT

[falcozappa]

:cool:

What should we try first? Stouts with coffee and chocolate beans?

Although I guess we should first think about what to use as the randall itself.

[PulpAffliction]

A french press.

[falcozappa]

Pour the beer in, let it sit for a bit, then pour it out again? Could work.

[Driftwood]

A french press.

I have a tea infuser thing ... wonder if I could substitute beer for hot water. Hmm ...

[Five_Hole]

This blog (http://hopwild.com/2008/01/29/build-your-own-beer-filter-randall/) suggests a standard water filter with some mods.

Edit: And here (http://hopwild.com/2009/05/26/build-randall-part-2/) is the finishing info.

[falcozappa]

I have a tea infuser thing ... wonder if I could substitute beer for hot water. Hmm ...
That sounds very promising indeed.

[claypoolfan]

May need to offload my tickets to the Revolution party if a last minute Memorial day trip happens. There are people here looking for some right? Not a huge chance of it happening but there are some rumblings of a trip with my friends so I wanted to check.

[Driftwood]

Guys I propose a randall fest where we bring beers, ingredients and home made randalls and act like drunk mad scientists.

[falcozappa]

This blog (http://hopwild.com/2008/01/29/build-your-own-beer-filter-randall/) suggests a standard water filter with some mods.

Edit: And here (http://hopwild.com/2009/05/26/build-randall-part-2/) is the finishing info.

It's already sounding a bit too technical for me.

[falcozappa]

Guys I propose a randall fest where we bring beers, ingredients and home made randalls and act like drunk mad scientists.

This sounds a splendid idea.

[scottyh]

My brother begged me to send him a Pliny, so I did. Now he's obsessed and wants "a case." I don't think he gets how this works.

[falcozappa]

May need to offload my tickets to the Revolution party if a last minute Memorial day trip happens. There are people here looking for some right? Not a huge chance of it happening but there are some rumblings of a trip with my friends so I wanted to check.

I'm pretty sure you could offload them to boarders with no trouble at all.

[Driftwood]

Getrowdy absolutely wants one. Hopefully alady too.

[Driftwood]

Maybe grog too.

[Driftwood]

My brother begged me to send him a Pliny, so I did. Now he's obsessed and wants "a case." I don't think he gets how this works.

Lolz.

[falcozappa]

My brother begged me to send him a Pliny, so I did. Now he's obsessed and wants "a case." I don't think he gets how this works.

You should tell him he is a case.

#epicburn

[claypoolfan]

I'm pretty sure you could offload them to boarders with no trouble at all.


Getrowdy absolutely wants one. Hopefully alady too.

Yeah that's what I thought. Okay, good to know. Hopefully they send them out soon, thought we were supposed to have them two weeks before the fact.

[scottyh]

lol

I told him it was impossible. He doesn't seem to believe me. Then he asked about Pliny the Younger...

[Driftwood]

I think I'm going to stick some loose leaf rooibos tea in my tea infuser with a generic not too aggressive IPA and see what happens. Maybe a pale ale would work better.

[scottyh]

Yeah, I'd probably start lighter than an IPA.

[Driftwood]

Yeah that's what I thought. Okay, good to know. Hopefully they send them out soon, thought we were supposed to have them two weeks before the fact.

It's not hard tickets if I recall. I think you can do a name transfer?

[Driftwood]

Yeah, I'd probably start lighter than an IPA.

Tea-bag Furious (Surly's IPA) is supposed to be fantastic though. Maybe they use something more aggressive than rooibos. I have some pu-erh too.

[claypoolfan]

It's not hard tickets if I recall. I think you can do a name transfer?

Wrong. But I guess I was wrong about how long beforehand they would come.

3. HOW MUCH DOES IT COST? Tickets to get into the event will cost $15 and will be available ONLY through our website at revbrew.com after 12 noon on Friday, April 27th. EXPECT YOUR TICKETS TO ARRIVE VIA SNAIL MAIL 1-2 WEEKS PRIOR TO THE PARTY. LIMIT FOUR TICKETS PER ORDER. Once inside, the event is a CASH ONLY party. However, we will have ATM machines on site for you to drain your personal bank accounts.

[scottyh]

Tea-bag Furious (Surly's IPA) is supposed to be fantastic though. Maybe they use something more aggressive than rooibos. I have some pu-erh too.

Hm, never tried that. I was thinking more in terms of starting light so you could properly experiment with the amount of tea you use.

[alady]

Let's go to American Science & Surplus.

[getrowdy]

Drank the Unitas Labyrinth Black Ale last night. So good! Very high % beer. Always drink this beer with a very good friend....because you don't want to do something you'll regret.

http://beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/1416/58811

[fiveiron83321]

got to have some goose island and new glarus while in MKE this weekend

i miss having easy availability to those beers

[alady]

Aw! We had Spotted Cow with dinner last night :)

[falcozappa]

Off to Wisconsin on Wednesday for a few days to get my fix of New Glarus, Hinterland and Titletown (and others). Really looking forward to it. I will return with growlers.

[PulpAffliction]

The randalled saison was good, but nothing extraordinary.

This, on the other hand:

http://www.firestonebeer.com/images/catalog/our_beers_SUCABA.png

Holy shit.

[Greg Nasty]

May need to offload my tickets to the Revolution party if a last minute Memorial day trip happens. There are people here looking for some right? Not a huge chance of it happening but there are some rumblings of a trip with my friends so I wanted to check.

Yeah, let me know.

[claypoolfan]

Hopleaf expansion officially set to open on July 1 (http://chicago.eater.com/archives/2012/05/15/hopleaf-finally-set-to-open-expansion-july-1.php)

[alady]

:D

[scottyh]

My birthday!

[alady]

Let's celebrate!

[Driftwood]

Well I'll be at Wavefront at night and some shitty bar (unless the festival decides to air it) earlier to watch the Euro final.

[scottyh]

I'll be in Denver. Very likely hungover.

[falcozappa]

Hopleaf expansion officially set to open on July 1 (http://chicago.eater.com/archives/2012/05/15/hopleaf-finally-set-to-open-expansion-july-1.php)
It's a great day to live in Chicago.

...although I don't think anyone will be saying that next Monday.

[getrowdy]

I found a person who has 2 extra tickets to the Revolution party! I will get one. Contact me if you want the other. I'm talking to Greg or Alady! It will be $17.

[claypoolfan]

I'm probably going to be using mine anyway. Gonna stay in the city and study for the series 66 instead of going out of town most likely, so I'm glad you were able to find some.

[claypoolfan]

Going on a pub crawl tomorrow and the first stop is at the (former) Small Bar Fullerton which I guess got bought and reopened as Beer Bistro North. Never been to the other Beer Bistro, interested to see how/if they've changed the place up much. The tap list at the other one looks pretty pedestrian but they have some good bottles at least.

[Driftwood]

I found a person who has 2 extra tickets to the Revolution party! I will get one. Contact me if you want the other. I'm talking to Greg or Alady! It will be $17.

:0

[PulpAffliction]

Things I put into my body last night:

- Schlafly AIPA
- Goose Island Fleur
- Anchor Summer Ale (the second seriously underwhelming Anchor brew in a row for me....)
- Stiegl Grapefruit Radler

[scottyh]

I drank Inversion IPA, Red Chair NWPA and Left Hand Smoke Jumper last night.

[Driftwood]

Do not follow "put into my body" with such a boring list. Particularly a boring beer list. More sexy Firestone Walker bottles please.

[PulpAffliction]

There are only so many sexy bottles in my cellar.

[Audiobully]

My cellar looks boring now. I need more stuff, preferably #rare stuff.

When does Founders Curmudgeon come out?

[scottyh]

I don't have a cellar because I drink everything I buy.

[markdurr]

would anyone like me to bring up anything obtainable in houston? deschutes, jester king, st arnold, ect. ?
we are driving, so it will be much simpler. :)

[markdurr]

I don't have a cellar because I drink everything I buy.

we have a cabinet for storage. that is about it.

pulp how is your cellar set up? i'm thinking about making one.

[PulpAffliction]

Mine is a couple of simple, wall mounted shelves in my basement, right above the dehumidifier.* The shelves are tall enough to comfortably hold a Magnum upright.

*I know you don't want to over dehumidify corked bottles, but a Kansas City basement needs it. Trust me.