Founders Curmudgeon's Better Half. 12.7% ABV. Absolutely stellar. Perfect combo of bready malt, maple, bourbon, raisin, molasses. Awesome. Highly recommended.
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Founders Curmudgeon's Better Half. 12.7% ABV. Absolutely stellar. Perfect combo of bready malt, maple, bourbon, raisin, molasses. Awesome. Highly recommended.
That a porter or strong ale or ?? Tripel ? PS I see your score on Untappd' LOL
Just got back from my 3 day Charlotte trip. We went to 14 breweries in total. There are some awesome venues there. I still think cincinnati has the best beer around but it was fun. The coolest spots were Protagonist, OMB, Ghost face and Wooden robot. Really good atmospheres there and some good food. The best beer to me was from Ghost face and 11 lakes.
I've had a bunch of good stuff lately , you guys are free to friend me on Untapped' " ManitouDan"
Yeah. We only did 3 the last day.Just 14??
Had a Big Bad Baptist (quadruple) a few weeks back. One of the best stouts I have had from a bottle. If you are a big stout lover, grab that beer, if you get the chance.
This summer I have been really hitting Rhinegeist fruit beers: Wowie, Zango, and Slangria. I've always liked Founders Rubaeus and still consider it tops, but these are really close. Zango may be going out of season soon, and Slangria may be coming back out before too long.
21st amendment blood orange ipa. Seasonal, and not easy to find. Great on draft. Damn good in a can too.
During my trip back to KY earlier this month, I stocked up on KY-brewed beers (cans) for upcoming football season. Purchased the suds at Scottsville Rd. Kroger location in Bowling Green. Secured enough "game brew", which should last through at least week 7 if carefully rationed. Also picked up some Brewdogs and Kentucky Beer Cheese. My stash survived the 910 mile journey back to ATX. Chilling in the fridge for next 35 days.
Go Cats!
Go Cats!
That's one heck of a good haul. That's a tour of Kentucky in one cart.During my trip back to KY earlier this month, I stocked up on KY-brewed beers (cans) for upcoming football season. Purchased the suds at Scottsville Rd. Kroger location in Bowling Green. Secured enough "game brew", which should last through at least week 7 if carefully rationed. Also picked up some Brewdogs and Kentucky Beer Cheese. My stash survived the 910 mile journey back to ATX. Chilling in the fridge for next 35 days.
Go Cats!
The Brewdog Juicy is the best of that group that I can see.During my trip back to KY earlier this month, I stocked up on KY-brewed beers (cans) for upcoming football season. Purchased the suds at Scottsville Rd. Kroger location in Bowling Green. Secured enough "game brew", which should last through at least week 7 if carefully rationed. Also picked up some Brewdogs and Kentucky Beer Cheese. My stash survived the 910 mile journey back to ATX. Chilling in the fridge for next 35 days.
Go Cats!
Live just a little over an hour from there. You are a frugal shopper my friend. 
On second thought, surprised Bert hadn’t bought all the good stuffDuring my trip back to KY earlier this month, I stocked up on KY-brewed beers (cans) for upcoming football season. Purchased the suds at Scottsville Rd. Kroger location in Bowling Green. Secured enough "game brew", which should last through at least week 7 if carefully rationed. Also picked up some Brewdogs and Kentucky Beer Cheese. My stash survived the 910 mile journey back to ATX. Chilling in the fridge for next 35 days.
Go Cats!
Ok, this isn't about great beer. Maybe it's just a good beer post: Went to Trader Joe's. I try to always buy locals but couldn't handle another IPA. Simpler Times lager is pretty good. BA reviews are either snobs crapping on it or people calling them out. Yes it's a bulk beer but I'm going to keep some around. This one is making me question some BA reviewers. Just wondering what folks here think because brands, prices, and exclusivity have never been big deals to me.
We've got a Trader Joe's 5 miles away. Have not stopped in a couple years. In fact, I've visited Lexington Trader Joe's since my last trip to our TJ here in ATX. Yeah, probably around 4 years or so. Heard about Simpler Times. Plan on picking up a sixer soon. It's a craft brew. TJ usually contracts decent brewers and wineries for their own labels. Problem with BA and even Untappd focus on the "influencers" and other snobs. If you venture outside their parameters, then they make you aware in an unfortunate public manner.
Really thinking that Northway Brewing is Upstate NY's best beer maker. It's located just outside of Lake George in the Adirondacks. Stopped there yesterday after day tripping.
They were selling a Dark Lager (A lager that tastes like a stout) that was delicious. AND a 24 16oz case for $30. Some of these beer places charge you not much less than if you ordered the beer at a bar.
I'm sure theres some other smaller breweries I haven't had much of, that might be better.. But Northway just has a great selection, good prices, and some of my favorite stouts.
Not the best can art though...
They were selling a Dark Lager (A lager that tastes like a stout) that was delicious. AND a 24 16oz case for $30. Some of these beer places charge you not much less than if you ordered the beer at a bar.
I'm sure theres some other smaller breweries I haven't had much of, that might be better.. But Northway just has a great selection, good prices, and some of my favorite stouts.
Not the best can art though...
Recent favorites:
Goat Island Blood Orange Berliner Weisse
Weihenstephaner Hefe Weissbier
Prarie Bomb! Imperial Stout
Fat Heads Goggle Fogger Hefe-Weizen
Prarie Just the Juice
Goat Island Blood Orange Berliner Weisse
Weihenstephaner Hefe Weissbier
Prarie Bomb! Imperial Stout
Fat Heads Goggle Fogger Hefe-Weizen
Prarie Just the Juice
My favorite hefeweizen. Amazing when fresh from the keg.
Tried one a few months ago. I liked it, but it's got a lot going on. It's the most unique beer I've ever had.
It does have a lot going on. You should try their You Gotta Horchata. It's an imperial stout with a cinnamon kick. It's fantastic.
Been seeing this more and more up here in Bullitt County. I will check it out.
On a side note, Bullitt County is soon to open their first brewery in Mt Washington. Gallant Fox Brewing is going where the old Karate place used to be. I am pumped to say the least. Don't have to go far for a growler. They have a little place out in the Clifton area. Never had one of their beers. I should go and check it out as it's right around the corner from where my Daughter lives.
Anyone here brew their own beer? Been thinking for a while about getting into it. I will go BIAB as it takes much less equipment. A good buddy of mine used to brew his own and it was fantastic. He did the porters and stouts, which is my favorite.
Big fan of Gallant Fox. Low key brewery with good variety. Their 8 Bit Pale Ale is up there among my favorite locally
Looking forward to Hi Wire Brewery opening up in Highlands. Looks like they are a week or so out. Neat looking place
Take this back. Hi wire opened this week apparently and I know what I’m doing tonight
Cut my beer teeth on IPAs. I can't drink them anymore. My palate has changed. They just tear my stomach up anymore. I have always been partial to stouts and porters, though I've been getting into heffe's, dunkels, and belgians more and more.
I’m getting close to that point. I love IPAs but they guarantee regret. Might be getting old
Aren't we all, brother! All this beer talk and I gotta go to work in a few hours. UGH!
Having a Hoppin’ Frog Re-Re-Pete 3X American Imperial Brown for my after dinner taste. 15.6 ABV. Good night Gracie.
Watching some college football. Pompeii from Toppling Goliath, followed by a King Sue. The best game is back. Needed some good beer to celebrate!!
Started back with Marzen's this week. 50W first then Sam's at Costco, 28 for $28.
Bought one of these for tailgating Sunday. Finished it off last night.
