# Official Beer Thread **URL:** \ **Category:** NYSpeed Off Topic\ **Created:** [February 27, 2007, 5:33pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/official-beer-thread/25200 "2007-02-27T17:33:28Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 5
**Author:** ![bracketracer](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/bracketracer/32/15592_2.png) [@bracketracer](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/bracketracer)\ **Post date:** [January 27, 2009, 7:21am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/official-beer-thread/25200/81 "2009-01-27T07:21:44Z")
Ok, I’ll play. First off, I’m a hard-core hophead, which will explain my list of favorites: -Dogfish Head 120 Minute IPA(Delaware)-in my opinion, the best beer ever made. It’s wet-hopped for a full 120 minutes, dry-hopped every day for a month, comes in at a whopping 120IBU, 450 calories, 12 ounces, 20% ABV, and 10 bucks. It is one of the only 12%+ beers that still tastes like a beer to me. -Stone Brewing Veritcal Epic 08.08.08-They make one of these every year, starting on 02/02/02. Quite possibly the best tasting, very drinkable IPA’s out there. -Stone Brewing Ruination(San Diego)-7.7%ABV, 100+IBU’s, just an oustanding, not crazy-strong IPA. Runs about $18/6-pack -Stone Arrogant Bastard Ale -Dogfish Head 90 Minute IPA -Ommegang Three Philosopher’s Ale -Great Lakes Brewing Burning River IPA -Guinness Stout -Flying Dog Tire Biter Ale -Heavy Seas Loose Cannon Ale -Long Trail Double Bag Ale -Rogue Dead Guy Ale -Samuel Smith Imperial Stout -Various Chimays -Victory Hopdevil -Victory Hop Wallop Some of my lower-end staples -Molson Canadian -Molson XXX -Linenkugel Sunset Wheat -Pabst Blue Ribbon Here’s the garage fridge (taken a few months ago) ![http://lh5.ggpht.com/_4She9c2muVY/SQyQOIgw7qI/AAAAAAAALFA/hq8VyW-XRo0/s800/IMG_2369.jpg](http://lh5.ggpht.com/_4She9c2muVY/SQyQOIgw7qI/AAAAAAAALFA/hq8VyW-XRo0/s800/IMG_2369.jpg) ![http://lh5.ggpht.com/_4She9c2muVY/SQyQO_lp8kI/AAAAAAAALFI/aACMx2zOYGc/s800/IMG_2370.jpg](http://lh5.ggpht.com/_4She9c2muVY/SQyQO_lp8kI/AAAAAAAALFI/aACMx2zOYGc/s800/IMG_2370.jpg) ![http://lh5.ggpht.com/_4She9c2muVY/SQyQPUz_mPI/AAAAAAAALFQ/8lJJtj21dcU/s800/IMG_2371.jpg](http://lh5.ggpht.com/_4She9c2muVY/SQyQPUz_mPI/AAAAAAAALFQ/8lJJtj21dcU/s800/IMG_2371.jpg) ---
**Author:** ![Fry](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/fry/32/7284_2.png) [@Fry](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Fry)\ **Post date:** [January 27, 2009, 7:24am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/official-beer-thread/25200/82 "2009-01-27T07:24:43Z")
> [@2TurboZ](#): > > I was inspired by what some others said in Bracketracers thread about having a beer thread so here it is. > > In this thread we will discuss new beers, microbrews, growlers, places to purchase. Perhaps even a meet or two. > > That said: > > I am desperately seeking some way of having Kalik beer lately so yeah…if someone knows post up. Repost noob. ---
**Author:** ![Fry](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/fry/32/7284_2.png) [@Fry](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Fry)\ **Post date:** [January 27, 2009, 7:27am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/official-beer-thread/25200/83 "2009-01-27T07:27:25Z")
> [@Jam](#): > > :bloated: > > [http://www.nyspeed.com/forums/showthread.php?t=60493&highlight=beer](http://www.nyspeed.com/forums/showthread.php?t=60493&highlight=beer) > > [http://www.nyspeed.com/forums/showthread.php?t=63218&highlight=beer](http://www.nyspeed.com/forums/showthread.php?t=63218&highlight=beer) > > and flying bison scotch ale is delish, if youve never had it give it a shot Merged your growler thread. Leaving the homebrew one alone. The time/date would make this thread a clusterfuck. ---
**Author:** ![Joe](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/joe/32/7219_2.png) [@Joe](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Joe)\ **Post date:** [January 27, 2009, 7:29am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/official-beer-thread/25200/84 "2009-01-27T07:29:06Z")
> [@bracketracer](#): > > Ok, I’ll play. First off, I’m a hard-core hophead, which will explain my list of favorites: > -Dogfish Head 120 Minute IPA(Delaware)-in my opinion, the best beer ever made. It’s wet-hopped for a full 120 minutes, dry-hopped every day for a month, comes in at a whopping 120IBU, 450 calories, 12 ounces, 20% ABV, and 10 bucks. It is one of the only 12%+ beers that still tastes like a beer to me. > -Stone Brewing Veritcal Epic 08.08.08-They make one of these every year, starting on 02/02/02. Quite possibly the best tasting, very drinkable IPA’s out there. > -Stone Brewing Ruination(San Diego)-7.7%ABV, 100+IBU’s, just an oustanding, not crazy-strong IPA. Runs about $18/6-pack > -Stone Arrogant Bastard Ale > -Dogfish Head 90 Minute IPA > -Ommegang Three Philosopher’s Ale > -Great Lakes Brewing Burning River IPA > -Guinness Stout > -Flying Dog Tire Biter Ale > -Heavy Seas Loose Cannon Ale > -Long Trail Double Bag Ale > -Rogue Dead Guy Ale > -Samuel Smith Imperial Stout > -Various Chimays > -Victory Hopdevil > -Victory Hop Wallop > > Some of my lower-end staples > -Molson Canadian > -Molson XXX > -Linenkugel Sunset Wheat > -Pabst Blue Ribbon > > Here’s the garage fridge (taken a few months ago) i call the natty light ---
**Author:** ![Motocrossx23](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/motocrossx23/32/5120_2.png) [@Motocrossx23](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Motocrossx23)\ **Post date:** [January 27, 2009, 7:29am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/official-beer-thread/25200/85 "2009-01-27T07:29:39Z")
God damnit, I went to post mine and someone moved the thread. Now I have to retype it all. ---
**Author:** ![Motocrossx23](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/motocrossx23/32/5120_2.png) [@Motocrossx23](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Motocrossx23)\ **Post date:** [January 27, 2009, 7:38am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/official-beer-thread/25200/86 "2009-01-27T07:38:12Z")
![http://www.averybrewing.com/BigBeers/seasonal/thebeast/image](http://www.averybrewing.com/BigBeers/seasonal/thebeast/image) “The Beast is a seducer - accomodating, complicated, powerful, dark and created to last the ages. With a deep burgundy color and aromas of honey, nutmeg, mandarin orange and pineapple, this massive and challenging brew has flavors akin to a beautiful Carribean rum. Dates, plums, raisins and molasses are dominant in a rich vinous texture. Cellarable for 10+ years.” I recently had the opportunity of trying this brew and I must say, for those of you that like trying different and interesting brews…this is a MUST. The flavors are soo complex that you find yourself tasting a different one everytime you take a sip. Notice I said sip…that’s because this brew has an alcohol content of 14.9%. That’s right folks. Because of the ultra-sweetness of the beer and the high alcohol content, I compare this beer to likeness of a Port wine. It has the sweetness of the Port, but the bite of a beer. Every week, twice a week, my friends and I have a beer tasting night where we choose a different beer from “Ultimate Beer by Michael Jackson”, but this past week we decided to stray from the book and pick a beer purely on the appeal of it’s label. Unconventional? Yes, but we found that sometimes the most random of brews turn out to be the most interesting. This is truly a stand out brew. (Review by Chris Derrick) \*Picked it up at Premier Liquor on Delaware Ave" ---
**Author:** ![Fry](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/fry/32/7284_2.png) [@Fry](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Fry)\ **Post date:** [January 27, 2009, 7:39am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/official-beer-thread/25200/87 "2009-01-27T07:39:31Z")
> [@bracketracer](#): > > all sorts of awesome No Flying Bison Aviator Red? Way to support your local brewery. I asked the brewmaster there for something hoppy and his response was “I’ve got something that’ll put hair on your teeth.” That was a bit of an exaggeration, but it’s good. ---
**Author:** ![Joe](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/joe/32/7219_2.png) [@Joe](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Joe)\ **Post date:** [January 27, 2009, 7:40am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/official-beer-thread/25200/88 "2009-01-27T07:40:27Z")
ultimate beer by michael jackson? Do they have the “7 year old boy ale” in there? ---
**Author:** ![Motocrossx23](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/motocrossx23/32/5120_2.png) [@Motocrossx23](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Motocrossx23)\ **Post date:** [January 27, 2009, 7:44am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/official-beer-thread/25200/89 "2009-01-27T07:44:30Z")
^haha, I thought the same thing but it really is a good book. Google it, it sorts the different beers of the world by category, region and pairing with foods. ---
**Author:** ![bracketracer](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/bracketracer/32/15592_2.png) [@bracketracer](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/bracketracer)\ **Post date:** [January 27, 2009, 7:46am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/official-beer-thread/25200/90 "2009-01-27T07:46:11Z")
> [@Fry](#): > > No Flying Bison Aviator Red? Way to support your local brewery. > > I asked the brewmaster there for something hoppy and his response was “I’ve got something that’ll put hair on your teeth.” That was a bit of an exaggeration, but it’s good. Heh. I’ve had it, but definitely not in my ever-changing “top 20.” Hair on the teeth beer? That’s in my fridge. It’s called Ten Fiddy Stout ---
**Author:** ![flinTC](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/d26b3c/32.png) [@flinTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/flinTC)\ **Post date:** [January 27, 2009, 12:37pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/official-beer-thread/25200/91 "2009-01-27T12:37:54Z")
lagunitas hop stoopid imperial IPA consumers beverage orchard park great buy from lagunitas, located out in cali… comes in a 22oz individual bottle or on tap around here… very bold hop presence. great price also at 4.59 for a bottle. ---
**Author:** ![flinTC](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/d26b3c/32.png) [@flinTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/flinTC)\ **Post date:** [January 27, 2009, 12:41pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/official-beer-thread/25200/92 "2009-01-27T12:41:35Z")
Southern Tier brewing company, GEMINI Belgium/IPA mix ( unearthly and unfiltered hop blend) Consumers (tap/22ozbottle)/Pizza plant (on tap) My favorite seasonal, not quite sure on the IBU scale but its up there, not overly bitter and undrinkable like some 10.5% beers can be due to the blend with the unfiltered hoppe. alchohol taste is very well hidden. ---
**Author:** ![flinTC](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/d26b3c/32.png) [@flinTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/flinTC)\ **Post date:** [January 27, 2009, 12:45pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/official-beer-thread/25200/93 "2009-01-27T12:45:28Z")
has anyone been to alternative brews lately? i used to enjoy that place but have a hard time with the smoke.[/quote] was just there a few weeks back during the week… great beer selection as always and during happy hour you cant beat the buy one get one free pints. we should have a nyspeed happy hour meeting place some day haha. ---
**Author:** ![Dex](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/dex/32/7210_2.png) [@Dex](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Dex)\ **Post date:** [January 27, 2009, 1:33pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/official-beer-thread/25200/94 "2009-01-27T13:33:39Z")
i couldn’t help but notice the double bag long trail in your fridge bracketracer. every time i drink that stuff i like it more and more. i also received a giant newcastle bottle cap sign yesterday. it’s massive. that stuff is my favorite mass produced beer. ---
**Author:** ![bracketracer](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/bracketracer/32/15592_2.png) [@bracketracer](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/bracketracer)\ **Post date:** [January 27, 2009, 1:51pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/official-beer-thread/25200/95 "2009-01-27T13:51:36Z")
I’m just shocked that I haven’t gotten any shit for the Bud American Ale that’s in there. I was surprised that it didn’t suck. Also, agreed about the Hop Stoopid mentioned above. Just had my first one last Saturday, and it will probably find a permanent home in the fridge. Still splashing around a bit in the Belgian genre, so don’t have any real favorites there, other than what I listed up above. ---
**Author:** ![Motocrossx23](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/motocrossx23/32/5120_2.png) [@Motocrossx23](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Motocrossx23)\ **Post date:** [January 27, 2009, 1:52pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/official-beer-thread/25200/96 "2009-01-27T13:52:58Z")
My thoughts on American Beer: Good for tailgating, beer pong, and concerts. With that: American beer is like having sex on a canoe…it’s fucking close to water. ---
**Author:** ![Jam](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jam/32/7235_2.png) [@Jam](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Jam)\ **Post date:** [January 27, 2009, 1:53pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/official-beer-thread/25200/97 "2009-01-27T13:53:40Z")
jason, if youre a fan of arrogant bastard try the hop rod rye. it is by far my favorite beer ever ---
**Author:** ![flinTC](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/d26b3c/32.png) [@flinTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/flinTC)\ **Post date:** [January 27, 2009, 2:01pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/official-beer-thread/25200/98 "2009-01-27T14:01:45Z")
anyone get into that obamagang ale from ommegang?.. its taped right now at pizza plant but double simcoe IPA was taking up my evening haha. ---
**Author:** ![bracketracer](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/bracketracer/32/15592_2.png) [@bracketracer](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/bracketracer)\ **Post date:** [January 27, 2009, 2:05pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/official-beer-thread/25200/99 "2009-01-27T14:05:17Z")
> [@Jam](#): > > jason, if youre a fan of arrogant bastard try the hop rod rye. it is by far my favorite beer ever I’ve had their Racer 5, but will give that a shot the next time I fill a cart at Consumers. ---
**Author:** ![bracketracer](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/bracketracer/32/15592_2.png) [@bracketracer](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/bracketracer)\ **Post date:** [January 27, 2009, 2:05pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/official-beer-thread/25200/100 "2009-01-27T14:05:41Z")
> [@flinTC](#): > > anyone get into that obamagang ale from ommegang?.. its taped right now at pizza plant but double simcoe IPA was taking up my evening haha. Got one in a growler at home. Haven’t opened it yet [Previous page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/official-beer-thread/25200.md?page=4) [Next page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/official-beer-thread/25200.md?page=6)