If they have Founders Sumatra Mountain, buy it!Originally Posted by Lopez
If they have Founders Sumatra Mountain, buy it!
Out here in the west Bumfuck, we get Founders, Bells, Surly, and a few other great micros out here, but the distributors play it safe. Nothing but those brands greatest hits. Considering that I can treat myself to a Surly Furious after busting my ass mowing the lawn, it's a sacrifice I can live with.
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I don't like country music, but I don't mean to denigrate those who do. And for the people who like country music, denigrate means 'put down.'- Bob Newhart
Enjoying a Lagunitas Hop Stoopid at the Tight Lines Brewpub in Morehead City, NC. On draft no less. Only had it at Lagunitas brewery in Petaluma. These guys have a killer eclectic selection.
I'm having a Night Shift Awake Porter, very nice.
Ian
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Gordon Haskell - "You've got to keep the groove in your head and play a load of bollocks instead"
I blame Wynton, what was the question?
There are only 10 types of people in the World, those who understand binary and those that don't.
I guess I remain unconvinced at a hops for hops sake approach that names like "Hop Stoopid" implies. I enjoy a clean, crisp hop finish, but I've tried too many beers that have a after taste somewhere between a grapefruit and an ashtray.
Wake up to find out that you are the eyes of the world.
I know what you mean. Dry hopping can infuse a lot off hops for a floral/citrus taste without the ashtray aftertaste. Hop Stoopid benefits from dry hopping and the right amount of malt balance. It's not a light beer though at 8% ABV.
Night Shift is close to me; next town over. They have a large tasting room, a beer garden (mostly asphalt) outside when the weather is nice, a rotating selection of visiting food trucks, and occasionally live music. And very good beers, too. My favorite is Whirlpool. Low alcohol (4.2%) and juicy hoppiness. Very similar to Heady Topper, although Heady has twice the alcohol.
Lou
Looking forward to my day in court.
I live about 45 minutes from Founders brewery, and agree they don’t really make any duds. There are some styles that I like better than others, but they do them all well. For a long time in Southwest Michigan, Founders kind of lived in Bell’s shadow, but these days they often get rated higher than Bell’s and have expanded their operation significantly in the last few years. Both breweries make amazing stuff and I am lucky to live where I live.
Here's another one I know you like Steve. Man, is it good!:
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Best beer in America if you ask me.Here's another one I know you like Steve. Man, is it good!:
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I don't like country music, but I don't mean to denigrate those who do. And for the people who like country music, denigrate means 'put down.'- Bob Newhart
Great beer
Ian
Host of the Post-Avant Jazzcore Happy Hour on progrock.com
https://podcasts.progrock.com/post-a...re-happy-hour/
Gordon Haskell - "You've got to keep the groove in your head and play a load of bollocks instead"
I blame Wynton, what was the question?
There are only 10 types of people in the World, those who understand binary and those that don't.
I've seen no Bell's this far west.
Wake up to find out that you are the eyes of the world.
Me, neither--hope it makes it out here!
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"And this is the chorus.....or perhaps it's a bridge...."
I'm def a prog snob and just getting into beer again. Lot's of good one's in the Hudson Valley.
Living in Kalamazoo, I am a bit spoiled with Two Hearted. It can literally be found on tap in every bar / restaurant in the area, and can be found in any store that sells beer. It has become Bell’s biggest seller and, I can get it anytime I want. I sometimes forget, just how great a beer it is since it is so common here, and I drink it so often. But, yea…..bottom line I am a big fan.
Bell's started distribution in Southern California last year, although I do not know if it is available throughout the state yet.
SteveSly, I've heard there is (was) 2016 Black Note at the general store today. 3 4-pk limit.
Mmm......I have no clue and have not heard anything about it. Seems like there would be a buzz on facebook if this was the case, but I have not seen anything. I may have to stop down by the brewery in the morning and check it out. Black Note is indeed the nectar of the gods and it's release is usually kept a pretty big secret.
The Founders Dry Hopped Pale Ale is a really good version of that genre of ale. Beats 60 minute.
There's been a buzz on facebook (with a bunch of bottle pics). One post said they sold out today. I hope there's more tomorrow. I may need to make a roadtrip. In 2014, I think BN lasted 2 and a half days at the General Store. But the craft scene is bigger now.
After searching around a bit I did find a few references, but I was totally unaware of it. Yea, I got some of it in 2014 just strictly by luck as I happened to stop by the store when it was released. I will probably check it out in the morning, but won’t be able to get down there until around 11AM-ish.
Made a run to the liquor store in a neighboring town. The brew on the far left is Woodchipper IPA from Fargo Brewing Company. And yes, that name is no coincidence.
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I don't like country music, but I don't mean to denigrate those who do. And for the people who like country music, denigrate means 'put down.'- Bob Newhart
I hope the name of the one next to it is.
Over-Rated scores in the low 90s on Beer Advocate. That's pretty damn high.
I don't like country music, but I don't mean to denigrate those who do. And for the people who like country music, denigrate means 'put down.'- Bob Newhart
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