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Re: The Big Fat Beer Thread
« Reply #550 on: 30 Sep 2015, 19:55 »

They've actually found in studies that it is the weight of the bottle, it makes it seem more important. Its like if you're drinking out of a heavier glass vs. a light glass.

Although I would agree that canned beer will taste different from bottled beer. Bottles will let some light in, which can change the flavor of the beer.

I'm not saying one is better or worse than the other, just that there is both a psychological factor and a chemical factor.

i think one of the best pumpkin beers is from Lakefront, their barrel aged pumpkin is amazing.
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Re: The Big Fat Beer Thread
« Reply #551 on: 30 Sep 2015, 20:03 »

My favorites are The Greater Pumpkin by Heavy Seas (which is bourbon aged) and Warlock by Southern Tier (a pumpkin stout).

Dogfish's Punkin is solid, but I haven't had it in years.
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Re: The Big Fat Beer Thread
« Reply #552 on: 01 Oct 2015, 06:35 »

Really, the way to do it is a double-blind test, with the beers poured into glasses.
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Re: The Big Fat Beer Thread
« Reply #553 on: 01 Oct 2015, 06:49 »

Preferably not with Coors Light.
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Re: The Big Fat Beer Thread
« Reply #554 on: 04 Oct 2015, 19:10 »

Preferably not with Coors Light.

Listen, dude, I know it's not good. It's just better than fucking budweiser. It's tastier than Michelob Ultra, the beer I just sampled tonight on my aunt's urging.

Don't judge me. I can't afford all the good beer I want, and I'm stuck in a place without a decent fucking bar. The closest one's main claim to fame is that it's the cheap strip club where a major meth syndicate in a nearby state capital got its start.

I came here to review Michelob Ultra as being fairly fucking tasteless. It has that in common with Bud, and Bud Lite. At least Coors Light has that weird nutty flavor, when it's from a glass, anyway.

Also, the 'weight of the container' theory's off, because I had a 12 oz. bottle and a 24 oz. can. Giving value to the heavier, the aluminum can should have won, despite the lesser flavors.
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Re: The Big Fat Beer Thread
« Reply #555 on: 04 Oct 2015, 19:25 »

I'm judging the beer, not you for drinking it.

I had a Coors Light the other day (someone on the train gave me one). It wasn't good, but I'd had a few good beers already so I didn't particularly care. Also, if it's cold enough, it's not really bad, either.
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Re: The Big Fat Beer Thread
« Reply #556 on: 04 Oct 2015, 19:34 »

it's not really bad, either.

Ultimately, that's about what I can say about it. It's definitely not good, but compared to the rest of what I call 'gas station beers,' it's decent.
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Re: The Big Fat Beer Thread
« Reply #557 on: 05 Oct 2015, 04:57 »

You removed the important first half. It has to be really cold to be not bad.
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Re: The Big Fat Beer Thread
« Reply #558 on: 05 Oct 2015, 18:27 »

Abita Strawgator:

The fuck, bro. It's delicious, but it tastes nothing like their Andygator, the other doppelbock they make. So much with the strawberry. This is amazing. Not my usual, I like the bite in Andygator, which is why I got this, but there's none of that here, just a rush of strawberry.
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Re: The Big Fat Beer Thread
« Reply #559 on: 05 Oct 2015, 18:31 »

Yeah, it's tasty, but way too berry-flavored. It's too much like carbonated strawberry kool-aid witg 8% alcohol. Will  enjoy tonight. Will not buy again
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Re: The Big Fat Beer Thread
« Reply #560 on: 27 Oct 2015, 18:45 »



My first Enjoy By! I really like it.
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Re: The Big Fat Beer Thread
« Reply #561 on: 29 Oct 2015, 19:39 »

I tripped tonight while restocking the cooler.  The only casualty was a case of pint cans of Genessee.  Two burst, the rest are seriously dented. 



I smell like cheap beer...
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« Reply #562 on: 29 Oct 2015, 20:35 »

I tripped tonight while restocking the cooler.  The only casualty was a case of pint cans of Genessee.  Two burst, the rest are seriously dented. 



I smell like cheap beer...

So you had no choice but to take the dented cans since they can't be sold, right?
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« Reply #563 on: 07 Nov 2015, 13:42 »

We tried returning it to the distributor for damage, to get a replacement. 

The distributor's rep looked at it on his weekly stop, and sent two cans to replace the empties. 

I slipped them into the plastic holders and turned the rest so the dents were on the interior...

It's in the cooler, waiting for the next customer who wants Genny pounders. 



Ah, retail...    :roll:
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Re: The Big Fat Beer Thread
« Reply #564 on: 22 Dec 2015, 15:20 »

I had the new Guinness IPA today. I'm not sure how to feel about it. It tastes halfway between a stout and an IPA and I think my mouth is confused.
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Re: The Big Fat Beer Thread
« Reply #565 on: 22 Dec 2015, 18:09 »

I tried Guinness Blonde, and that was...not bad. Nothing special. I guess I'd try the IPA but I'm not gonna go out of my way to try it.
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« Reply #566 on: 22 Dec 2015, 19:50 »

I enjoyed it more the more that I drank it. It's smoother than other IPAs, though it does have an aftertaste I'm not used too
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Re: The Big Fat Beer Thread
« Reply #567 on: 16 Feb 2016, 16:08 »

Just saw that. I tried the Nitro IPA on NYE and couldn't get more than a few sips in. Possibly the worst tasting beer I've ever had. In better news...



IT'S PEANUT BUTTER JELLY TIME! (So much better than it has any right to be)
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Re: The Big Fat Beer Thread
« Reply #568 on: 16 Feb 2016, 16:31 »

Still one of my favorite beers
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« Reply #569 on: 16 Feb 2016, 16:33 »

Nice.
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Re: The Big Fat Beer Thread
« Reply #570 on: 18 Feb 2016, 20:33 »

that looks 2 b very Yummy.
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« Reply #571 on: 21 Feb 2016, 15:27 »

Blue Moon First Peach Ale. Holy shit.
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« Reply #572 on: 21 Feb 2016, 18:38 »

Ha, yeah? Blue Moon's seasonals are usually solid but I don't think I've ever been wowed by one. I'll have to find it.
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« Reply #573 on: 21 Feb 2016, 19:01 »

You should also try their Cinnamon Horchata Ale.
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« Reply #574 on: 21 Feb 2016, 19:02 »

Cinnamon Horchata Ale? This sounds relevant to my interests.
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« Reply #575 on: 21 Feb 2016, 19:03 »

I've tried that, actually!
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« Reply #576 on: 21 Feb 2016, 19:10 »

You should also try their Cinnamon Horchata Ale.
This is off-topic to this thread, but I'm curious what the data shown in your avatar is.


And, um. Beer. Yes.
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« Reply #577 on: 26 Feb 2016, 01:40 »

Blue Moon First Peach Ale. Holy shit.

Peach Ale? good lord. have never tried peach ale before
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« Reply #578 on: 22 Nov 2016, 21:07 »



Dogfish Head World Wide Stout - 18% ABV. Tasty stuff.
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« Reply #579 on: 02 Dec 2016, 07:06 »

So I'm playing every 3rd Saturday at this place. I get free beer while I'm there and a free growler refill.
http://bellabrewing.com/
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« Reply #580 on: 02 Dec 2016, 07:27 »

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« Reply #581 on: 04 Dec 2016, 05:04 »

Super Like. Heh, i have two regular shows a month. One pays in sandwiches and beer, the other in beer and beer!
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« Reply #583 on: 27 Apr 2018, 18:49 »



Brawndo: The Thirst Mutilator! It's got electrolytes!
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« Reply #584 on: 02 May 2018, 05:14 »



Took a risk and picked up a four pack of this last night, tried one. Risk paid off, it was very tasty. Just the right amount of apple and sweetness, neither were overpowering.
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Re: The Big Fat Beer Thread
« Reply #585 on: 30 Jul 2018, 19:55 »

so I tried some beer while in Germany.  Overall, much better than 95% of what I've had here.

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Berliner Kindl Weisse.  just really really GOOD.  had three in one evening setting. 
Most beer in one setting for me in several years.

Augustiner Hell.  MUCH better than Yuengling. 
Best of all: it was COLD, and I had hiked nearly 9 miles thru Munich that day.

Radeberger Pils.  Good and mellow.  Put me right out.


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