Beer!

thejokeriv wrote:

Finally got to try this:



A friend was in the UK recent and brought back a bottle.... which a bunch of us were able to sample before the Sabbath show. Excellent brew!!!!!! Loved it - Bruce and the boys didn't let us down. Surprisingly lots of taste to it for its alcohol content (4.5 I think) Can't wait until it hits the shelves in the US (end of this month I believe!) I will be picking up a case!

From the pic, I can't read the actual name of it; what should I be looking for?

tohostudios wrote:

thejokeriv wrote:

Finally got to try this:



A friend was in the UK recent and brought back a bottle.... which a bunch of us were able to sample before the Sabbath show. Excellent brew!!!!!! Loved it - Bruce and the boys didn't let us down. Surprisingly lots of taste to it for its alcohol content (4.5 I think) Can't wait until it hits the shelves in the US (end of this month I believe!) I will be picking up a case!

From the pic, I can't read the actual name of it; what should I be looking for?

Trooper (the Iron Maiden beer)

http://www.ironmaidenbeer.com

Boo! This year's Schlafly's Pumpkin Ale is even weaker tasting than last year's.

I bought some Trooper beers today.



In glass:



It's a refreshing, hoppy tasting pale ale.

Lari wrote:

I bought some Trooper beers today.



In glass:



It's a refreshing, hoppy tasting pale ale.

Thanks for that review. Now I know I can cross that one off my "get" list; I'm not into "hoppy" at all.

I like hoppy, and this is a very light and summery feeling ale. So I had another bottle with a bit of brie and poppy bread after supper. I could imagine packing one of these when going out to play golf or something.

It was hot and humid today, so stuff like this goes down well. I don't think I'll be stocking Trooper beers for winter though.

Don't know what it is, but I am having a New Belgian 1554 and it's the best one I've tasted. I guess absence makes the heart grow fonder.

tohostudios wrote:

Lari wrote:

I bought some Trooper beers today.



In glass:



It's a refreshing, hoppy tasting pale ale.

Thanks for that review.  Now I know I can cross that one off my "get" list; I'm not into "hoppy" at all.

I didn't think it was very hoppy at all - and I am not a fan of IPA's.... tastes like a traditional English ale to me

DallasBlack wrote:

Don't know what it is, but I am having a New Belgian 1554 and it's the best one I've tasted. I guess absence makes the heart grow fonder.

I had a 6pk of that last week. It's a solid black lager.

thejokeriv wrote:

tohostudios wrote:

Lari wrote:

I bought some Trooper beers today.



In glass:



It's a refreshing, hoppy tasting pale ale.

Thanks for that review.  Now I know I can cross that one off my "get" list; I'm not into "hoppy" at all.

I didn't think it was very hoppy at all - and I am not a fan of IPA's.... tastes like a traditional English ale to me

I think you are both correct, as it is both an easy to drink beer, but with a distinct ale taste. Sort if like a blend between the two.

Went beer shopping in Sweden today. These were the most intersting ones. This was the first time I ever saw a PBR on my continent.  Could not pass that up.

kmorg wrote:

Went beer shopping in Sweden today. These were the most intersting ones. This was the first time I ever saw a PBR on my continent.  Could not pass that up.

Keith is beaming with pride right now......

kmorg wrote:

Went beer shopping in Sweden today. These were the most intersting ones. This was the first time I ever saw a PBR on my continent.  Could not pass that up.

I don't know the one on the right, but Pistonhead is real good for its price. Lot of hops and enough taste.

The other two, meh.

Major beer run today.  I picked up a case each of Southern Tier's Pumking pumpkin ale, Southern Tier's Crème Brulee (the ultimate dessert beer) and a case of Stone Espresso Russian Imperial Stout.  I also bought a bunch of bombers of Gouden Carolus Belgian Ale (my favorite Belgian), Dragon's Milk (ale aged in bourbon barrels), and some Oktoberfest beers.

tohostudios wrote:

Major beer run today.  I picked up a case each of Southern Tier's Pumking pumpkin ale, Southern Tier's Crème Brulee (the ultimate dessert beer) and a case of Stone Espresso Russian Imperial Stout.  I also bought a bunch of bombers of Gouden Carolus Belgian Ale (my favorite Belgian), Dragon's Milk (ale aged in bourbon barrels), and some Oktoberfest beers.

I've heard that Dragon's Milk is good shit. But Creme Brulee? Really??

My brother-in-law is in town right now and bought everyone apricot ale. He seems to love fruit beer.  

corplhicks wrote:

tohostudios wrote:

Major beer run today.  I picked up a case each of Southern Tier's Pumking pumpkin ale, Southern Tier's Crème Brulee (the ultimate dessert beer) and a case of Stone Espresso Russian Imperial Stout.  I also bought a bunch of bombers of Gouden Carolus Belgian Ale (my favorite Belgian), Dragon's Milk (ale aged in bourbon barrels), and some Oktoberfest beers.

I've heard that Dragon's Milk is good shit. But Creme Brulee? Really??

My brother-in-law is in town right now and bought everyone apricot ale. He seems to love fruit beer.  

Yeah, I generally hate fruit beer.

The Crème Brulee is great but it IS really sweet.  It's basically a stout brewed with vanilla beans.  And at 9.5% ABV it's definitely a sipper for multiple reasons.

EDIT: And Dragon's Milk is great, especially if you let it age.  It gets mellower as it gets older. Fresh, the bourbon bite can be a little harsh.

tohostudios wrote:

corplhicks wrote:

tohostudios wrote:

Major beer run today.  I picked up a case each of Southern Tier's Pumking pumpkin ale, Southern Tier's Crème Brulee (the ultimate dessert beer) and a case of Stone Espresso Russian Imperial Stout.  I also bought a bunch of bombers of Gouden Carolus Belgian Ale (my favorite Belgian), Dragon's Milk (ale aged in bourbon barrels), and some Oktoberfest beers.

I've heard that Dragon's Milk is good shit. But Creme Brulee? Really??

My brother-in-law is in town right now and bought everyone apricot ale. He seems to love fruit beer.  

Yeah, I generally hate fruit beer.

The Crème Brulee is great but it IS really sweet.  It's basically a stout brewed with vanilla beans.  And at 9.5% ABV it's definitely a sipper for multiple reasons.

EDIT: And Dragon's Milk is great, especially if you let it age.  It gets mellower as it gets older.  Fresh, the bourbon bite can be a little harsh.

Normally that brulee would sound horrible to me but right now it sounds delicious. BevMo?

Went by a friend's house after work......had a couple of black and browns........tasty.....layering a Guinness and a Newcastle Brown Ale......first time I've tried that.....won't be the last.

bassman wrote:

Went by a friend's house after work......had a couple of black and browns........tasty.....layering a Guinness and a Newcastle Brown Ale......first time I've tried that.....won't be the last.

I prefer that over Black and Tan. The nutiness of the Newcastle is enhanced by the stout. Very beckoning for repeat sips and fills.

Damn. I'm thirsty now. And I have no beer.

I had some Pyramid Hefeweizen and it was ok. I like some wheat beers but this was kinda weak tasting.

kmorg wrote:

Went beer shopping in Sweden today. These were the most intersting ones. This was the first time I ever saw a PBR on my continent.  Could not pass that up.

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Keith is beaming with pride right now......

I'm just as amazed as you are!!

As for me...the neighborhood beer vendor had 24 oz. Yuengling cans on sale for $1.50 apiece so I stocked up... whoooo doggie!!

exact33 wrote:

I had some Pyramid Hefeweizen and it was ok. I like some wheat beers but this was kinda weak tasting.

 

tohostudios wrote:

i liked that from last year. How does it taste this year?

exact33 wrote:

tohostudios wrote:

i liked that from last year. How does it taste this year?

It tastes the same IMO. But again I'm mixing it with Schlafly's Pumpkin Ale to get the taste I'm after.