The only beer on that list that I don’t recognize off-hand is….. the Braves one. Kind of weird, considering I’m of the opinion that beer tastes like hell, and I haven’t had one in years.
Wow. I’m not a barleywine fan, and this beer didn’t convince me to change that, but it runs about 15% ABV. Had a couple beers earlier, but that glass made my head swim.
Since we’re talking beer, I’m going to Stout Month twice this week, and will be basking in the glory of all things stout…
Here are just a few of the stouts that will be offered by the Mountain Sun Pubs throughout February: Oatimus Prime Imperial Oatmeal Stout (new recipe), Old School Dry Irish Stout, Trickster Stout, Chocolate Dip Stout, Addiction Imperial Coffee Stout, Dropkick Stout, Stoked Oak Stout, Nihilist Stout, Girl Scout Stout, and Korova Cream Stout
They also bring in a bunch of guest stouts in addition to those, so I’ll be heavily stouted tonite and Wednesday (trying to get in there when the place isn’t packed to the gills).
Most beer drinkers have to admit to trying beer based on name alone. Oatimus Prime sounds like it is up there. Most Rogue beers have interesting names, but as someone who isn’t into such bitter, hopsy beers, I tend to not like them as much. But Arrogant Bastard Ale, and Santa’s Private Reserve were try-worthy names for me.
I love Barleywines. My favorite one that is available everywhere is Rogue Old Crustacean. The best I ever had was at a brewery/restaurant where they “acidentally” brewed a barlweywine. Damn tasty indeed
I can guarantee I’ll out-stout just about anyone around, and my hops chops run pretty deep as well. As a long-standing veteran of the GABF, I’ve tried just about anything about 50 times.
My main point of contention with barleywines is that the alcohol content is incredibly hard to “hide.” After about 3-4 sips, the booze has formed an evaporative coating on your mouth and just sticks with every drink you take. I’ve had much better luck in this respect with double or even triple IPAs, which can have alcohol contents that rival even the heavy barleywines. Then there’s the fruity flavor that accompanies a barleywine, which I’m also not a huge fan of.
Essentially, I’m a bigger fan of the hoppy or roasty qualities that you’ll find in a great IPA or stout. The fruit just doesn’t do much for me, although I do okay with it in some Belgian strong ale styles.
It’s all good, though, barleywines aren’t the only style I’m not a big fan of. Farmhouse/saison/sour styles also don’t sit real well with me, which is a little strange because I’m a huge fan of most Belgian styles.
Lol, some of those are pretty good.
The only beer on that list that I don’t recognize off-hand is….. the Braves one. Kind of weird, considering I’m of the opinion that beer tastes like hell, and I haven’t had one in years.
Chief Noc-A-Homa - February 13, 2012
Dogfish Head
Big once you get to Virginia and up. Their Indian Brown is in my top-5.
royhobbs - February 13, 2012
Had an Old School barleywine on Friday...
Wow. I’m not a barleywine fan, and this beer didn’t convince me to change that, but it runs about 15% ABV. Had a couple beers earlier, but that glass made my head swim.
Since we’re talking beer, I’m going to Stout Month twice this week, and will be basking in the glory of all things stout…
They also bring in a bunch of guest stouts in addition to those, so I’ll be heavily stouted tonite and Wednesday (trying to get in there when the place isn’t packed to the gills).
-C
cthabeerman - February 13, 2012
Oatimus Prime would be bought by me for name alone
and the Girl Scout Stout sounds intriguing. I’m assuming it has a Thin Mint cookie flavor, and not a 10 yr old girl flavor.
Mr. Sanchez - February 13, 2012
Both will be had. And you’re right about the Girl Scout Scout, pretty sure it’s a mint chocolate stout…
-C
cthabeerman - February 13, 2012
Damn it....
oh, hey Chris Hanson.
Mr. Sanchez - February 13, 2012
“Why don’t you have a seat…. "
bravesguy311 - February 13, 2012 via mobile
Agreed
Most beer drinkers have to admit to trying beer based on name alone. Oatimus Prime sounds like it is up there. Most Rogue beers have interesting names, but as someone who isn’t into such bitter, hopsy beers, I tend to not like them as much. But Arrogant Bastard Ale, and Santa’s Private Reserve were try-worthy names for me.
royhobbs - February 13, 2012
Arrogant Bastard is awesome! Stone is up their with my favorite breweries.
mad_dog_maddux - February 14, 2012
"not a barleywine fan"
You are my sworn enemy.
I’m a bigger beer dork and any of you boys.
huffs
crimsonqueen9 - February 14, 2012
Ha, try me
I love Barleywines. My favorite one that is available everywhere is Rogue Old Crustacean. The best I ever had was at a brewery/restaurant where they “acidentally” brewed a barlweywine. Damn tasty indeed
mad_dog_maddux - February 14, 2012
I can guarantee I’ll out-stout just about anyone around, and my hops chops run pretty deep as well. As a long-standing veteran of the GABF, I’ve tried just about anything about 50 times.
My main point of contention with barleywines is that the alcohol content is incredibly hard to “hide.” After about 3-4 sips, the booze has formed an evaporative coating on your mouth and just sticks with every drink you take. I’ve had much better luck in this respect with double or even triple IPAs, which can have alcohol contents that rival even the heavy barleywines. Then there’s the fruity flavor that accompanies a barleywine, which I’m also not a huge fan of.
Essentially, I’m a bigger fan of the hoppy or roasty qualities that you’ll find in a great IPA or stout. The fruit just doesn’t do much for me, although I do okay with it in some Belgian strong ale styles.
It’s all good, though, barleywines aren’t the only style I’m not a big fan of. Farmhouse/saison/sour styles also don’t sit real well with me, which is a little strange because I’m a huge fan of most Belgian styles.
-C
cthabeerman - February 14, 2012
The author called Molson garbage? I prefer Molson over many of those beers.
I love the one for Pittsburgh/Rolling Rock
KINGSLYTUT - February 13, 2012
Flying Dog. Mmmmm
award6 - February 13, 2012
Beer
Is one of the best things about living in the NW.
splatoutofluck - February 13, 2012 via mobile
Beer
Is one of the best things about living
in the NW.And then use with baseball and you’ve made America!
GumpBrave - February 15, 2012
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