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biggrizzly	Who likes Specialty Brews?	#1
2011 Memorial Day Car Show Winner! Chesapeake Beach, Maryland 4543 Posts Member since: 2006/4/23 0:00	I just found an incredible little brew tonight that I simply enjoyed. It's from Colorado, so should not be too hard to find. Its really pretty awesome if you like IPAs. http://beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/2681/55412 Attach file: GubnaIPA.jpg (135.32 KB)
	Posted on: 2010/11/24 1:46
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bogus	Re: Who likes Specialty Brews?	#2
Grand Imperial Pooh-Bah San Pedro, CA 20859 Posts Member since: 2005/9/7 0:00	I had this raspberry wheat once... OMG... it was sooo good!
	Posted on: 2010/11/24 4:55
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Matatk	Re: Who likes Specialty Brews?	#3
Webmaster SW Chicago Burbs 22805 Posts Member since: 2008/1/7 0:00	I think you just liked the 10% alcohol rating It amazes me how people can drink wine/beer/whiskey...etc, and break down each flavor...look at this guy's review: Quote: B / 3.55 look: 4.5 \| smell: 4 \| taste: 3 \| feel: 4.5 \| drink: 2 rDev: -5.1% Can into Sam Adams sensory glass. Pours deep gold with orange highlights, murky, with a finger-and-a-half off-white cap on top that settles into a thin, soapy cap on top. Excellent lacing as the head recedes. Nose is huge on the grapefruit notes, massively rindy, with some dank piny notes rounding out the sweet citrus, hinting at onion. Definite caramel notes showing through as it warms. Taste, however, is just crazy. Intensely pungent, the grapefruit is there, wrapped in a massive, dank, umami notes of onion, even some garlic towards the finish. How weird. The grapefruity caramel sweetness clashes horribly against it; caramel-covered grapefruit and onion salad is totally bizarre. Not undrinkable, not even explicitly bad - just so weird, that combination of flavors. Ok, maybe bad isn't an unfair description. Mouthfeel is excellent, sticky and oily, soft but prickly carbonation is spot on. Probably the best part of the beer. Drinkability is really hurt by the fact that, honestly, no beer should taste like onions. They just shouldn't. And this from someone who loves rauchbiers that taste incredibly like sausages. Serving type: can Reviewed on: 11-23-2010 21:48:42 \| id: 1322011
	Posted on: 2010/11/24 12:34
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biggrizzly	Re: Who likes Specialty Brews?	#4
2011 Memorial Day Car Show Winner! Chesapeake Beach, Maryland 4543 Posts Member since: 2006/4/23 0:00	Quote: Matatk wrote: I think you just liked the 10% alcohol rating It amazes me how people can drink wine/beer/whiskey...etc, and break down each flavor...look at this guy's review: Yeah, that guy is a fruit himself! No way that beer tasted like onions. It was really good stuff. 10% and all! What a freak. I like trying out the varous craft beers that show up at our little grocer across the street. He really gets some good stuff in.
	Posted on: 2010/11/24 13:34
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BillH	Re: Who likes Specialty Brews?	#5
The Stig Moderator Reno 22702 Posts Member since: 2007/12/25 0:00	Don, for a cruise next year, head to Milton, De. and visit DogFish Brewery - "Off Center Stuff foe Off Centered People". They were shown on TV, show called Brewmasters. They just partnered with Sony to being out a beer celibrating Miles Davis's jazz album rerelease, "Bitch's Brew". Reataurant, too: Dogfish Head Brewings & Eats Address: 320 Rehoboth Avenue, Rehoboth Beach, DE www.dogfish.com
	Posted on: 2010/11/24 14:12
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BillH	Re: Who likes Specialty Brews?	#6
The Stig Moderator Reno 22702 Posts Member since: 2007/12/25 0:00	The best specialty brew is from Callahan Ranch Brewery, aaaaa= my house. Even have a label designed. Factoids: In 1886 there were 4,000 microbreweries in the U.S. In th3 1980's there were under 500 and today there are 1,400 but, they only account for 2% of the beer produced.
	Posted on: 2010/11/24 14:16
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BillH	Re: Who likes Specialty Brews?	#7
The Stig Moderator Reno 22702 Posts Member since: 2007/12/25 0:00	I help this place stay in business: http://www.deschutesbrewery.com/ Attach file: bottle-black-butte-porter.gif (0.00 KB)
	Posted on: 2010/11/24 14:26
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biggrizzly	Re: Who likes Specialty Brews?	#8
2011 Memorial Day Car Show Winner! Chesapeake Beach, Maryland 4543 Posts Member since: 2006/4/23 0:00	I love Dogfish Head brews. We have two of their Brew Pubs in the Metro DC area now. I have been meaning to get to DE to visit the brewery and that may be a Club Cruise for next year sometime. I love their "Midas Touch" - Supposedly the oldest known beer recipe. http://www.dogfish.com/brews-spirits/ ... und-brews/midas-touch.htm
	Posted on: 2010/11/24 14:33
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Vetron87	Re: Who likes Specialty Brews?	#9
Elite Guru Granger, Indiana 1988 Posts Member since: 2009/8/9 1:43	We have a few micros in the area, the best one is Mishawaka Brewery with their Notre Dame Lager. Excellent, kinda of a cross between Sam Adams and Killians.
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BillH	Re: Who likes Specialty Brews?	#10
The Stig Moderator Reno 22702 Posts Member since: 2007/12/25 0:00	Quote: biggrizzly wrote: I love their "Midas Touch" - Supposedly the oldest known beer recipe. Now that you mention it, I've heard of Midas. I also did some looking, Brewmasters is on the discovery Channel (and I missed a bunch of them). Every episode is about Sam, the owner of Dogfish. http://dsc.discovery.com/tv/brew-masters/?#mkcpgn=semdsc6
	Posted on: 2010/11/24 14:48
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BillH	Re: Who likes Specialty Brews?	#11
The Stig Moderator Reno 22702 Posts Member since: 2007/12/25 0:00	I got into it for a while but only made 3 batches. The bottling is a pain (picture 60 bottles in my bathtub soaking in water and bleach ). I was going to get a keg system and small refrigerator but every time I thought about it, another racecar part would break.
	Posted on: 2010/11/24 14:56
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pianoguy	Re: Who likes Specialty Brews?	#12
Guru Emeritus Apple Valley, MN 14762 Posts Member since: 2007/12/29 0:00	A friend of mine got into home brewing for a while. The result was paint-peeling flatulence.
	Posted on: 2010/11/24 20:14
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SpectatorRacing	Re: Who likes Specialty Brews?	#13
Elite Guru 1721 Posts Member since: 2007/12/29 0:00	Sigh...I've been on a brutal IPA run all summer and it's gotten to the point where I can't even drink a Pale anymore. I need them hops! If you like IPA's, try some of these (disclaimer, some may not be available in your area). These are not for the casual drinker, if you like Sierra Nevada don't bother... duganA - Avery brewing; sharp hop bite but has so much spice underneath that it's worth it. 90+ IBU's. Careful. Mojo - something something brewing co. in Colorado. Good but hard to find here in the D. Stone IPA - Esconida, CA. Solid brew and much milder for those of you who still like Bud and Miller Bell's Two Hearted - Bell's Brewing, Kalamazoo MI; the gold standard. Ridiculous delicious, hoppy but not painfully so Crooked Tree - Dark Horse Brewing (another Michigan brew, probably hard to find for most of you guys). Solid hops but very drinkable. Spicey. Stay away (IMO): Flying Dog IPA. Soooo disappointing as I love their Gonzo Porter and their Hefeweizen. Commodore Perry - Great Lakes Brewing; another real bummer, I enjoy their Burning River pale. Add the hops and they ruined it. Ruination IPA - Stone; Brutal, 100+ IBU's. However I couldn't taste the hops as much as the malt. Definately an aquired taste methinks. Interesting factoid - the name "India Pale Ale" is due to the fact that to keep ales fresh for export to India, English brewers added extra hops. Hence the bitterness associated with most of the good ones.
	Posted on: 2010/12/1 23:17
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bastet44	Re: Who likes Specialty Brews?	#14
Webmaster San Pedro, CA 1389 Posts Member since: 2005/9/9 0:00	Has anyone had the beer from these monks? http://www.latimes.com/news/nationwor ... hometown-abiquiu-20101107,0,2470980.story
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zoe6	Re: Who likes Specialty Brews?	#15
Senior Guru Northern Indiana 167 Posts Member since: 2010/8/18 21:40	Hi Tamiza I'm Erin. Your above site has expired when I clicked on it. My only experience with a Monk Beer was in Germany last fall, the brewery was started by the St.Sixtus Monks and I believe they had 3 main beers. All 3 were excellent with no bitter aftertaste. Hops were probably roasted which gave it a dark color with a distinct flavor when sipped slowly. Not a big beer drinker I just understand the chemistry behind the brew events. I hope your Thanksgiving was good. Andy has been a big help in my Vette challenges. Take Care Erin
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bastet44	Re: Who likes Specialty Brews?	#16
Webmaster San Pedro, CA 1389 Posts Member since: 2005/9/9 0:00	Hey Erin - odd, cuz the link actually works, it's just cropped strangely so it can't be pasted. How's this: NM Monk Beer This story is cool cuz it talks about how the brew business pays for their monastic life, and they have a waiting list to get in! Happy vette-ing!
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zoe6	Re: Who likes Specialty Brews?	#17
Senior Guru Northern Indiana 167 Posts Member since: 2010/8/18 21:40	It works now! Neat! I lived about a mile and a half from Notre Dame and I have talked to a few Priests about Monks and breweries relating my story in Germany. Impressive. One of priests has brother in Ireland that works for Guieness. Its amazing how much they know about "spirits" .
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biggrizzly	Re: Who likes Specialty Brews?	#18
2011 Memorial Day Car Show Winner! Chesapeake Beach, Maryland 4543 Posts Member since: 2006/4/23 0:00	Wasn't Monk on a TV show?
	Posted on: 2010/12/2 3:01
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SpectatorRacing	Re: Who likes Specialty Brews?	#19
Elite Guru 1721 Posts Member since: 2007/12/29 0:00	Chimay is a popular (and excellent) Belgian beer, also brewed by monks.
	Posted on: 2010/12/2 15:01
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BillH	Re: Who likes Specialty Brews?	#20
The Stig Moderator Reno 22702 Posts Member since: 2007/12/25 0:00	Quote: SpectatorRacing wrote: Chimay is a popular (and excellent) Belgian beer, also brewed by monks. I drink PBR at the racetrack.
	Posted on: 2010/12/2 15:02
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SpectatorRacing	Re: Who likes Specialty Brews?	#21
Elite Guru 1721 Posts Member since: 2007/12/29 0:00	Well the racetrack is a different story. First of all, you have to bring cans. Second of all, you have to be willing to both share and drink what others are sharing. Third of all, well, there is no third thing. I bring a cooler full of Miller lite cans to the track.
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BillH	Re: Who likes Specialty Brews?	#22
The Stig Moderator Reno 22702 Posts Member since: 2007/12/25 0:00	Quote: SpectatorRacing wrote: Well the racetrack is a different story. First of all, you have to bring cans. Second of all, you have to be willing to both share and drink what others are sharing. Third of all, well, there is no third thing. I bring a cooler full of Miller lite cans to the track. Friday & Saturday nights: Free booze,food for allthe corner workers, volunteers, racers, crews & guests provided by the SCCA. Every race. PBR's are low in alchol, no fun throwing up in a full face helmit. PBR me ASAP
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Matatk	Re: Who likes Specialty Brews?	#23
Webmaster SW Chicago Burbs 22805 Posts Member since: 2008/1/7 0:00	Jon - next time I'm home in MI we'll hit up Dragonmead brewery. http://www.dragonmead.com/ Matthew
	Posted on: 2010/12/2 23:56
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SpectatorRacing	Re: Who likes Specialty Brews?	#24
Elite Guru 1721 Posts Member since: 2007/12/29 0:00	Quote: Matatk wrote: Jon - next time I'm home in MI we'll hit up Dragonmead brewery. http://www.dragonmead.com/ Matthew Final Absolution, baby! I know their stuff well. Close to home, although I've never actually made it to the brewery.
	Posted on: 2010/12/3 19:58
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