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I can't stomach Sharp Edge prices anymore. Although, truth be told, Mad Mex isn't a whole lot better when not on happy hour.
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I'd never consider Sharp Edge outside of Happy Hour. This one in Peters is basically begging for people to come, so they have wing specials twice a week and a late night special that starts at 10. I usually get out of there full of wings and belgian beers for under $30.Kraftster wrote:I can't stomach Sharp Edge prices anymore. Although, truth be told, Mad Mex isn't a whole lot better when not on happy hour.
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Of all the bars in Pittsburgh I hung out in this year, sharp edge is my favorite
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Had this tonight. I agree with your assessment. I like my stouts a littls smoother.shafnutz05 wrote:Trying Storm King Stout again tonight. I dunno....I love Victory, and I love stouts. But for some reason, the taste just doesn't sit well with me. A little more hoppy than I am used to...then again, it is a Russian Imperial. Not bad, but far from my favorite stout.
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Is it malty/floral/bitter at all? I have a hard time with Christmas beer that is heavy on spice...BadHands71 wrote:Split a bottle with a coworker and loved it. Medium body, complex spices. Good stuff.Kraftster wrote:Has anyone had the 2012 Anchor Christmas yet?
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Ballast Point Imperial Porter. Very good. Coffee and vanilla balance the bitter and 10% abv quite well.
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It has a nice bitter finish to it. Moderate malt upfront. What I like about the spice is that it's not heavy. There are alot of different spices, but the right amount. It's more complex than just the cinnamon, clove, and nutmeg. There is vanilla, ginger, and even notes of fig and plum. It's difficult to describe because it's rich without being overly spiced or sweet. If you can find a bottle (or 6 pack) get it. If you hate it, I'll gladly take the extra off your hands.Pitt87 wrote:Is it malty/floral/bitter at all? I have a hard time with Christmas beer that is heavy on spice...BadHands71 wrote:Split a bottle with a coworker and loved it. Medium body, complex spices. Good stuff.Kraftster wrote:Has anyone had the 2012 Anchor Christmas yet?
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Ups to BadHands for bringing high-end brew knowledge, chic-style. Yeah-yay.
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Thanks! I'm a total beer geek. When I met my fiancé, I was glad to see he was a bit of a beer geek too. Now we have 7 cases of beer in our apartment and are saving an aged 120 min IPA for our wedding night.Eismann wrote:Ups to BadHands for bringing high-end brew knowledge, chic-style. Yeah-yay.
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Tried the Barbãr Winter Bok last night. A good Belgian Strong Dark Ale. Thought it smelled most strongly of sour cherries -- along the lines of Troegs Mad Elf. Dark fruits the predominant flavor, some cherry flavor as it warmed. Slight maltiness/toffee in the finish. It is brewed with honey and the honey is really the interesting flavor. I bet some find it to be odd and cloying. I don't mind it; in fact, I have to think about the sweetness being honey to realize that its honey. Its 8% (low end for BSDA) and you can't taste the alcohol one bit, which is also true of the standard Barbãr Honey Blonde (also 8%).
If you like Troegs Mad Elf, I think you'll probably like this unless you find the honey objectionable.
If you like Troegs Mad Elf, I think you'll probably like this unless you find the honey objectionable.
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Just picked up Dogfish Head Chicory Stout. The 'bartender' at Whole Foods gave me a sample since they had it on tap. Yummy.
Gonna be a good night...or afternoon.
Gonna be a good night...or afternoon.
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Picked up a case of Flying Dog Raging Female Dog soooo good.
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Anyone try the Mystic Bridge IPA before?
I had a six this week and it wasn't a tradional IPA, but it was pretty good.
I had a six this week and it wasn't a tradional IPA, but it was pretty good.
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Stone ipa on tap was a real treat last night, never had it, will definitely revisit
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My beer suggestion? Drink it.
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Wacky. That's my hometown (well, right next door); Mystic, that is. Not Pawcatuck where the brewer is.ExPatriatePen wrote:Anyone try the Mystic Bridge IPA before?
I had a six this week and it wasn't a tradional IPA, but it was pretty good.
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I heard mystic has good PizzaEismann wrote:Wacky. That's my hometown (well, right next door); Mystic, that is. Not Pawcatuck where the brewer is.ExPatriatePen wrote:Anyone try the Mystic Bridge IPA before?
I had a six this week and it wasn't a tradional IPA, but it was pretty good.
Actually I used to drive through that area (on I-95) quite frequently when I was working in Boston and Woonsocket and headed back to Pittsburgh on the weekends. It's nice up there.
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You are from Mystic? I was at the CGA, spent a lot of time in Stonington, and golfed many a round at the crappy golf course at the Groton sub base. Spent a lot of time in that area.Eismann wrote:Wacky. That's my hometown (well, right next door); Mystic, that is. Not Pawcatuck where the brewer is.ExPatriatePen wrote:Anyone try the Mystic Bridge IPA before?
I had a six this week and it wasn't a tradional IPA, but it was pretty good.
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Isn't the CGA in Cape May? Or am I mistaken?shafnutz05 wrote:You are from Mystic? I was at the CGA, spent a lot of time in Stonington, and golfed many a round at the crappy golf course at the Groton sub base. Spent a lot of time in that area.Eismann wrote:Wacky. That's my hometown (well, right next door); Mystic, that is. Not Pawcatuck where the brewer is.ExPatriatePen wrote:Anyone try the Mystic Bridge IPA before?
I had a six this week and it wasn't a tradional IPA, but it was pretty good.
Just looked it up on the web. I don't know why I thought the CGA was in Cape May...
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USCG Training Center is in Cape May, for enlistees. Coast Guard Academy is in New London
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Ahhhhhh... oK, thanksshafnutz05 wrote:USCG Training Center is in Cape May, for enlistees. Coast Guard Academy is in New London
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Tonight:
Extremely strong ale (9.9%), but it is quite good. Definitely has touches of an IPA, touches of a brown ale.
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Thanks... I still have 3 bottles of Great Lakes Christmas Ale in my fridge from last year... I'll keep my eyes peeled and let you know...BadHands71 wrote:It has a nice bitter finish to it. Moderate malt upfront. What I like about the spice is that it's not heavy. There are alot of different spices, but the right amount. It's more complex than just the cinnamon, clove, and nutmeg. There is vanilla, ginger, and even notes of fig and plum. It's difficult to describe because it's rich without being overly spiced or sweet. If you can find a bottle (or 6 pack) get it. If you hate it, I'll gladly take the extra off your hands.Pitt87 wrote:Is it malty/floral/bitter at all? I have a hard time with Christmas beer that is heavy on spice...BadHands71 wrote:Split a bottle with a coworker and loved it. Medium body, complex spices. Good stuff.Kraftster wrote:Has anyone had the 2012 Anchor Christmas yet?
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This wasn't released last year due to lagunitas not having brewing capacity but it's such a great beer.shafnutz05 wrote:Tonight:Extremely strong ale (9.9%), but it is quite good. Definitely has touches of an IPA, touches of a brown ale.Spoiler:
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New Castle Ale, Southern Tier 2X Stout, Anchor Steam Ale, and about 12 Straubs have put me at about 2 times the amount of calories I need according to My Fitness Pal.
The sausage links and French toast from this morning didn't help much either.
The sausage links and French toast from this morning didn't help much either.