What's Everyone Drinking?

[Iowan]

I was visiting some college buddies this weekend, and got fucked in half drunk. At one point yesterday I was drinking my victory High Life I had won off an annual bet with a buddy on the outcome of the Iowa/Iowa State game while celebrating the Cyclones' victory over #5 KU.

That was the tastiest High Life I've drank in years.

[Mrs Swamp]

Right now I am sipping on a nice warm cup of coffee....
mmmmm it`s just what the Dr ordered.

[WoodDuck]

[cortez the killer]

[beantownbubba]

Earlier, a draft Stella. Now sipping on some Hine VSOP.

[Iowan]

A big glass of water. Had my share of Grain Belts before the ISU/KSU basketball game.

[bovine knievel]

Pre-game beverage for the Wilco show tonight.

[Iowan]

Had one of these at dinner

[cortez the killer]

[WoodDuck]

[Iowan]

Had this last night as part of Cortez and I's beer swap. Pretty solid. From my understanding, its more of a classic British IPA than an American IPA. The hop flavors were a little more subtle and the malt presence more noticeable. Would definitely be a good introduction to the genre for someone whose been told how bitter IPAs are and gun shy of the style.

[Lone Wolf1]

got fucked in half drunk

my new favorite expression

[Iowan]

got fucked in half drunk

my new favorite expression

Awesome! I try to pepper my posts with as much old Midwestern codger lingo as I can.

[Lone Wolf1]

Had this last night as part of Cortez and I's beer swap. Pretty solid. From my understanding, its more of a classic British IPA than an American IPA. The hop flavors were a little more subtle and the malt presence more noticeable. Would definitely be a good introduction to the genre for someone whose been told how bitter IPAs are and gun shy of the style.

i'm from R.I.. will look for some next time i'm up that way

[Iowan]

The 2nd part in Cortez's line up. I figured after a good morning run, some nourishing dopplebock would do the trick. Indeed it does.



Generally, dopplebocks are one of my least favorite styles of beer (I think they got too heavy/sweet a lot of the time), but this is great. Definitely some roasted malt flavors (like you would see in a dry stout), but you get that lager smoothness and noticeable hop dryness to balance things out. Plus, its 8% ABV. This ain't no Steel Reserve, homes.

[cortez the killer]

Had this last night as part of Cortez and I's beer swap. Pretty solid. From my understanding, its more of a classic British IPA than an American IPA. The hop flavors were a little more subtle and the malt presence more noticeable. Would definitely be a good introduction to the genre for someone whose been told how bitter IPAs are and gun shy of the style.

Your last statement sums Trinity IPA up nicely. It is a very drinkable IPA that still maintains some kick - 7% ABV. Glad you enjoyed it.

The 2nd part in Cortez's line up. I figured after a good morning run, some nourishing dopplebock would do the trick. Indeed it does.



Generally, dopplebocks are one of my least favorite styles of beer (I think they got too heavy/sweet a lot of the time), but this is great. Definitely some roasted malt flavors (like you would see in a dry stout), but you get that lager smoothness and noticeable hop dryness to balance things out. Plus, its 8% ABV. This ain't no Steel Reserve, homes.

Thomas Hooker Brewing Co. does a nice job. They are located in the next town over from me. They make some really cool seasonal beers - Nor'easter Lager (winter), Chocolate Truffle Stout (spring), Watermelon Ale (summer), and Octoberfest (fall). Their doppelbock has won some awards and provided a good opportunity to counterbalance the hop-driven beers included.

[Iowan]

I noticed that the Hooker dopplebock got a Top 10 American beer award from the dudes at Beer Advocate. Obviously that's subjective as hell, but its a hell of a good beer.

Getting through the others today.

[beantownbubba]

This will put a kick in your abv:

http://news.yahoo.com/cutting-edge-cock ... 28083.html

[Iowan]

Halfway through the New England Buzz. Another traditional IPA. Very tasty. Has that biscuity-malt character you find in a good amber ale like Fat Tire, with a nice hop bitterness. I'm definitely noticing that the New England breweries take a more traditional British approach to the style than breweries in the Midwest/West, which makes a lot of sense from a cultural standpoint.

[Iowan]

Bold, intense, and my favorite IPA out of this group this far. Avoids the typical Imperial/double IPA pitfall of being too sweet or malty. Good shit.

[cortez the killer]

Bold, intense, and my favorite IPA out of this group this far. Avoids the typical Imperial/double IPA pitfall of being too sweet or malty. Good shit.

Drank the four-pack this evening. Yummy.

[cortez the killer]

[Iowan]

The best new beer of the past yearish.

[alicedmillionaire]

The best new beer of the past yearish.

Found out about this through this board, and I love it!

[lajakesdad]

been drinking a lot of this lately. My new favorite too. I pretty much only buy Sierra Nevada now.


and Bud Light

[dee dee]

[bovine knievel]

sittin' at the bar in the actual taproom for Sierra Nevada, sipping' their Knightro Irish-Style Stout (ABV: 4.6% IBU: 24). fully nitrogenated, creamy and dry! Ahhhhhhhhh

My view...

[cortez the killer]

sittin' at the bar in the actual taproom for Sierra Nevada, sipping' their Knightro Irish-Style Stout (ABV: 4.6% IBU: 24). fly nitrogenated, creamy and dry! Ahhhhhhhhh

My view...

Very cool.

ND:

[Clams]

sittin' at the bar in the actual taproom for Sierra Nevada, sipping' their Knightro Irish-Style Stout (ABV: 4.6% IBU: 24). fully nitrogenated, creamy and dry! Ahhhhhhhhh

My view...

Must you always rub it in???

What next... some pics of you "working" on the river???

[Beebs]

BK lives the good life.