Beer reviews

[SeabeeGator]

I did briefly. A lot of the breweries add lactose for the haziness. Maybe it’s that, but something changed with me and I just don’t enjoy them at all anymore.

I like Colorado PAs a lot. They swear it’s the “snow melt” that makes them better...

Cigar City puts out some nice beers. I always buy Jai Alai when it’s on sale. Sculpin IPA (habanero too) are some of my favorites.

 

[soflagator]

I like Colorado PAs a lot. They swear it’s the “snow melt” that makes them better...

Cigar City puts out some nice beers. I always buy Jai Alai when it’s on sale. Sculpin IPA (habanero too) are some of my favorites.

Water is huge with lagers and lighter beers, so it could be the snow.

On Ballast Point, it’s become almost impossible to find over here, from my experience. But the grapefruit sculpin and unfiltered were go-to summer beers for me.

 

[SeabeeGator]

Water is huge with lagers and lighter beers, so it could be the snow.

On Ballast Point, it’s become almost impossible to find over here, from my experience. But the grapefruit sculpin and unfiltered were go-to summer beers for me.

Any good Virginia beers I should be aware of? Moving there next.

 

[GatorBart]

IPA from Wander Brewing out of Bellingham. Okay, after drinking it, I can say it had a moderately hefty malt backbone but enough hops to overcome it, nice balance. 6.8% ABV in a 16oz can. I’d buy it again and as a matter of fact I think I’ve bought one before. I’ll still give it a B+, and would buy again.

 

[Detroitgator]

Beer, in a bottle, ice cold... See how that works fellas?

 

[Detroitgator]

I did briefly. A lot of the breweries add lactose for the haziness. Maybe it’s that, but something changed with me and I just don’t enjoy them at all anymore.

And by "lactose,for haziness" you mean "semen", right?

 

[SeabeeGator]

And by "lactose,for haziness" you mean "semen", right?

The stella and blueberry beer drinking guy is making fun of other people’s choices?

 

[Detroitgator]

The stella and blueberry beer drinking guy is making fun of other people’s choices?

Pro tip: don't try so hard.

 

[SeabeeGator]

Pro tip: don't try so hard.

Pretty funny coming from the dude posting bar picks in the beer review thread. ;)

 

[Detroitgator]

Pretty funny coming from the dude posting bar picks in the beer review thread. ;)

Still not clever...

 

[SeabeeGator]

Still not clever...

Meh, I’d argue the same about the initial comment.

 

[soflagator]

And by "lactose,for haziness" you mean "semen", right?

They weren’t specific.

Also, what type of bar exactly was that in that pic above?

 

[GatorBart]

Beer, in a bottle, ice cold... See how that works fellas? View attachment 22863

Most any beer, ice cold, is drinkable and enjoyable.

 

[Gatorbait25]

Had a quality IPA from a local brewer Scofflaw,called Human highlight. Mix of citrus and pine . Definitely the type of beer enjoyed with a good burger . I took a pic but my iPhone 8 is acting up and not letting me post them through the app. Solid B

 

[soflagator]

Most any beer, ice cold, is drinkable and enjoyable.

When I was like 16, we used to get homeless people to go into a convenience store to get us beer. Most of the time we were at their mercy on brand, plus didn't have a ton to spend anyway. So we'd end up with a 32oz of Schlitz or Old English quarts, their go-to. And as you say, the first few sips actually weren't that terrible, especially OE. But toward the bottom...oof...dreadful.

I've always said the difference between lagers and ales is that, if you have to, an ales can be consumed closer to room temperature and still be tolerable. Lagers have to be cold. Considering some of us are less likely to sit and drink an entire beer without getting interrupted, but rather often find ourselves helping to build a lego set, send someone to their room, or mediate a feud over a skateboard, ales(IPA's) usually come in handy.

 

[GatorBart]

When I was like 16, we used to get homeless people to go into a convenience store to get us beer. Most of the time we were at their mercy on brand, plus didn't have a ton to spend anyway. So we'd end up with a 32oz of Schlitz or Old English quarts, their go-to. And as you say, the first few sips actually weren't that terrible, especially OE. But toward the bottom...oof...dreadful.

I've always said the difference between lagers and ales is that, if you have to, an ales can be consumed closer to room temperature and still be tolerable. Lagers have to be cold. Considering some of us are less likely to sit and drink an entire beer without getting interrupted, but rather often find ourselves helping to build a lego set, send someone to their room, or mediate a feud over a skateboard, ales(IPA's) usually come in handy.

Agreed, more flavors come out as beer warms, sometimes for the worse. My definition of a good beer: if you fall asleep on the couch without finishing your beer but you can get up in the morning and drink it right where it sat all night and it tastes just fine, good actually.

 

[MJMGator]

Beer, in a bottle, ice cold... See how that works fellas?

Best beer out there. I drink others, but you can never go wrong with an icy cold Stella.

 

[Gatorbait25]

When I was like 16, we used to get homeless people to go into a convenience store to get us beer. Most of the time we were at their mercy on brand, plus didn't have a ton to spend anyway. So we'd end up with a 32oz of Schlitz or Old English quarts, their go-to. And as you say, the first few sips actually weren't that terrible, especially OE. But toward the bottom...oof...dreadful.

I've always said the difference between lagers and ales is that, if you have to, an ales can be consumed closer to room temperature and still be tolerable. Lagers have to be cold. Considering some of us are less likely to sit and drink an entire beer without getting interrupted, but rather often find ourselves helping to build a lego set, send someone to their room, or mediate a feud over a skateboard, ales(IPA's) usually come in handy.

Can’t say I ever had to rely on bums to buy beer when in high school . I still remember the name on the first and only fake ID I ever had . I was Tex Goodman from Kentucky . I would always say I was in town to see family and ridiculous as it was it worked every time .

 

[soflagator]

Can’t say I ever had to rely on bums to buy beer when in high school . I still remember the name on the first and only fake ID I ever had . I was Tex Goodman from Kentucky . I would always say I was in town to see family and ridiculous as it was it worked every time .

You’ve never lived then. Should definitely try it some time. Nothin better than checking your privilege, finding someone at the shaded side of a convenience store, and then sitting around drinking a quart of malt liquor in the heat with a homeless guy. It’s how I imagine cocktail hour at that neighborhood in Minneapolis.

 

[SeabeeGator]

Had a First Cast IPA tonight. Made by elevation beer co. Really different. Bought a six pack so I’ll try to describe it after a few more.