GIVE ME YOUR BEER SUGGESTIONS!!

[ExPatriatePen]

Berkshire Brewery Steel Rail

Tasty. More like a Blond Ale than anything else.

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[UVM2003]

I grabbed a four pack of Dirt Wolf at ho1kb over the weekend but realistically any six pack shop should have it as it was widely distributed. It's a pretty awesome DIPA - mosaic and citra hops galore and not aggressively bitter. Tropical.

[count2infinity]

So I ordered a keg of Commodore Perry IPA from great lakes for my wedding this weekend. Got a call from the distributor, "hey, we weren't able to get that in to our place. what else would you want?" This was ordered a few weeks ago... how is it that you decided the week before the wedding that you weren't getting it in??? Ended up with Burning River Pale Ale (which in my personal opinion is a better beer), but the week before a wedding is stress enough, why would they do that to a guy?

[eddysnake]

So I ordered a keg of Commodore Perry IPA from great lakes for my wedding this weekend. Got a call from the distributor, "hey, we weren't able to get that in to our place. what else would you want?" This was ordered a few weeks ago... how is it that you decided the week before the wedding that you weren't getting it in??? Ended up with Burning River Pale Ale (which in my personal opinion is a better beer), but the week before a wedding is stress enough, why would they do that to a guy?

if you need some help testing the beer to make sure it's adequate, just let me know. I'm all for helping others in need.

[Sam's Drunk Dog]

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[eddysnake]

had a Warlock last night. It was pretty tasty, silky smooth. I like the pumpkin and stout flavors going back and forth, but I think that will do it for my pumpkin quota for fall. Really wish ST didn't discontinue the OAT, going to try and hit up the brewery this weekend for leftover supply. My brother grabbed me a ten fidy as well, looking forward to it

[llipgh2]

So am I the only person that doesn't go wild over pumpkin brews? They're ok, but they aren't "ERMAGAWD THIS IS THE GREATEST THING EVER!"

[eddysnake]

So am I the only person that doesn't go wild over pumpkin brews? They're ok, but they aren't "ERMAGAWD THIS IS THE GREATEST THING EVER!"

this was the first pumpkin beer I have ever enjoyed.

[Troy Loney]

So am I the only person that doesn't go wild over pumpkin brews? They're ok, but they aren't "ERMAGAWD THIS IS THE GREATEST THING EVER!"

I'll admit, when I first had Pumking on draft 5 years ago, I was blown away. As far as I'm concerned it's the zenith of pumpkin beers and nothing comes close to a pumking draft. I'd had Post Road years before that but thought it was pretty gross. The pumpkin beer craze has just flooded the market with a lot of meh's. Basically, if it were 5 years ago, I think your statement (ermagawd pumpking....etc) is valid. It'd be like complaining about someone touting greek yogurt over regular crap yogurt. It's not greek yogurts' fault this individual has been living under a rock for several years. So if you want to complain about people being late to the party...i'll agree.

[shafnutz05]

Pumking and the like are way too much for me, but I find I enjoy the "lighter" pumpkin ales more than the pumpkin stouts like that one. A little pumpkin flavor that isn't overwhelming.

[llipgh2]

I have had Pumpking on draft, long before the pumpkin craze. Again, liked it, but it wasn't something I'd go out of my way to buy. So I had no interest in trying other pumpkins.

And I am not slamming people who like it now, I'm not a beer hipster. I just don't get it.

For what it's worth, I don't like brews made with apricots either.

[Kraftster]

The Pumpkin Smash I had at Cascade in Portland was the best pumpkin beer I've ever had. They actually focus on developing the squashy flavor. It was like the difference between eating a banana and a banana Runts candy.

With that said, I've never been all over pumpkin beers. Pumking is still great -- I love the pie crust aroma that they are able to achieve. Weyerbacher Imperial Pumpkin is pretty good, and I think Post Road is a fairly drinkable pumpkin beer.

[Troy Loney]

I'd just say, different strokes for different folks?

Not sure what your basing your observation on, but in this thread it's definitely been close to an even split. 1/3 love good pumpkin beer, 1/3 don't like pumpkin beer, and a 1/3 have no strong opinion on it.

[Kraftster]

Yeah, I agree with that.

[count2infinity]

The pumpkin thing is something I have 2 or 3 of a year. I enjoy them, but it's not something I can have year round. I don't see anything wrong with those that don't like them as I understand they can be somewhat overpowering.

[shmenguin]

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incredible

[JS©]

I usually go through a phase with it. Track down Pumking and have a few on tap. If a place has it after I had my first Pumking sighting, I'll drink it again and try something else. It's usually Pumking (Southern Tier), Punkin (Dogfish), and Nunkin (East End). Everything else I usually tread lightly because of the clove/nutmeg overkill.

I heard some good things about Weyerbacher's pumpkin, but at $53 a case I didn't want to commit to it.

Imperial Pumpkin Ale! -August-September-October-November--

This 8.0% ABV pumpkin ale is the mother of all pumpkin ales. It is heartier, spicier, and more "caramelly" and "pumpkiny" than its faint brethren! We have added lots of pumpkin along with Cinnamon, Nutmeg and a touch of cardamom and clove giving this beer a spicy, full-bodied flavor. This truly is an Imperial Pumpkin Ale. Perfect finisher on a cool autumn night, or match it up with a slice of pumpkin pie and fresh whipped cream.

[columbia]

The Physics is Clear on Foamy Beer
http://physicsbuzz.physicscentral.com/2 ... -beer.html?

[eddysnake]

Anyone ever have anything from Ellicottville Brewing Co., NY? Might be heading up there this weekend

[KennyTheKangaroo]

Anyone ever have anything from Ellicottville Brewing Co., NY? Might be heading up there this weekend

this gentleman once ate at the ellicottville burger king on the way up to niagara falls.

[eddysnake]

Anyone ever have anything from Ellicottville Brewing Co., NY? Might be heading up there this weekend

this gentleman once ate at the ellicottville burger king on the way up to niagara falls. :pop:

AWESOME!!!!!!

[columbia]

Having Left Hand Nitro Milk Stout. Poured aggressively, as instructed. Very little head. Ok, not great.

Agreed.

[Eismann]

I have not had a single pumpkin beer yet, and I quite enjoy pumpkins.


Now you know dat.

[columbia]

I like concept of pumpkin beers - and have enjoyed a few - but most of them seem to go for the pumpkin pie flavor zone.
That's not what I'm interested in.

[DudeMan2766]

Are pumpkin beers already disappearing. I looked for some on Monday and 2 stores were out. Just tried again tonight cause I really wanted some and found nothing. Only the Pumpking beer, which is very good, but like 6-8 per 24oz bottle