GIVE ME YOUR BEER SUGGESTIONS!!

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Troy Loney wrote:I got it from that beer distributor on liberty right outside the liberty tunnels.
My cousin works at a beer distributor and informed that he is on the case (literally). :thumb:
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Troy Loney wrote:I got it from that beer distributor on liberty right outside the liberty tunnels.
i haven't been able to find it anywhere yet, nor have i found the troegs mad elf. getting frustrated.

i guess stores around here haven't shifted to the winter beers yet.
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I have recently learned I like dopplebocks (a lot). Tried this one last night, http://beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/142/99" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Anyone have any recommendations?
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stopper40 wrote:I have recently learned I like dopplebocks (a lot). Tried this one last night, http://beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/142/99" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Anyone have any recommendations?
Ayinger Celebrator is a great doppelbock.
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UVM2003 wrote:
stopper40 wrote:I have recently learned I like dopplebocks (a lot). Tried this one last night, http://beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/142/99" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Anyone have any recommendations?
Ayinger Celebrator is a great doppelbock.

Thanks I'll look into trying it
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Just grabbed some Lancaster Brewing Company's Winter Warmer. If you like Anderson Valley's Winter Solstice but want something a little less sweet, this is the beer to get. It's great.
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bought a case of bells brown ale. like bells in general. like brown ales. probably a can't miss. yet probably wont hold up to newcastle.

btw, thanks kraftster for your description of moon blood or whatever. that sounds pretty good to me.
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wow...just got Troegs Mad Elf as well... 11% ABV. Punches you in the face.
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Magic Hat Howl Winter Ale....solid stuff.

Anchor's 2011 Christmas edition? Interesting. Almost hints of pine needles, if that makes any sense.
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Juniper?
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count2infinity wrote:wow...just got Troegs Mad Elf as well... 11% ABV. Punches you in the face.
Yea my roommate and I had those and a Magic Hat and we were feeling good for the night.
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columbia wrote:Juniper?
Yes
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shafnutz05 wrote:Magic Hat Howl Winter Ale....solid stuff.

Anchor's 2011 Christmas edition? Interesting. Almost hints of pine needles, if that makes any sense.
At this point I'm hesitant to try anything from Magic Hat. Often disappointed. Want to try that Anchor Steam though. Need to start grabbing some winter beers.
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shafnutz05 wrote:Magic Hat Howl Winter Ale....solid stuff.

Anchor's 2011 Christmas edition? Interesting. Almost hints of pine needles, if that makes any sense.
Actually it does make sense since I tried this a couple weeks back and hits of pine were definitely in there

http://www.yardsbrewing.com/ales_poor-r ... spruce.asp" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
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shafnutz05 wrote:Magic Hat Howl Winter Ale....solid stuff.

Anchor's 2011 Christmas edition? Interesting. Almost hints of pine needles, if that makes any sense.
Big fan of the Howl. A touch watery for a schwarzbier but good nonetheless. I usually get a case.
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UVM2003 wrote:
stopper40 wrote:I have recently learned I like dopplebocks (a lot). Tried this one last night, http://beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/142/99" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Anyone have any recommendations?
Ayinger Celebrator is a great doppelbock.
I second that. Loved the Celebrator.
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Old Peculiar. Really like. Very smooth, rich dark ale.
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Picked up some Old Speckled Hen English ale. My malty adventure continues.
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just got a case of sierra nevada celebration ale... reading the reviews online, this should be good stuff.
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Sam Smith's Winter Welcome was, like Dee-Lite, just a-lovely, and deelicous.
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Eismann wrote:Picked up some Old Speckled Hen English ale. My malty adventure continues.
I tried this awhile back and hated it. I think it was partly because I was drinking a different beer up to that point an the contrast was so great.
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count2infinity wrote:just got a case of sierra nevada celebration ale... reading the reviews online, this should be good stuff.
Is pretty good, just not a real "Winter" ale.

I found Penn St. Nicholas Bock at a distributor and bought 2 cases. Its limited supply and easily the best traditional German beer not brewed in Germany. This is my favorite beer of all time.
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I love winter ales. They are by far my favorite beers that are out there, but my gf doesn't like them near as much. she likes a lighter sort of ale, so hopefully the celebration ale fits her tastes a little better.
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Celebration ale is great. Very hoppy but extremely well balanced IPA style brew. It's not too light on the palate or in color as its almost an amber/red but it's very easy drinking.
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MWB wrote:
Eismann wrote:Picked up some Old Speckled Hen English ale. My malty adventure continues.
I tried this awhile back and hated it. I think it was partly because I was drinking a different beer up to that point an the contrast was so great.
I don't like it, either. And it's not because of mixing beers. It's that Heineken-esque bitter foot odor taste. Not what I was looking for in a malty ale.