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That is Waddle, their Märzen. Very heavy, almost syrupy. Not pictured is their Pumpkin Beer For Cafés. Also très bien; much lighter than the Waddle.
w t f Austin I know it's hot but I WANT MARZEN
"Sandra has a good solid anti-murderer vibe. My skin felt very secure and sufficiently attached to my body when I met her. Also my organs." HAIL SATAN
Steam ID: Good Life
Uuuuuuup until 5 minutes ago when I tried their Chai Punkin. Its... maybe better than the Pumpking. Like, it is absurdly good. 7.4% abv and smooth as silk. The Chai helps so much and the pumpkin on the backend is like, a pumpkin pie.
Wowee.
I have already purchased some: Pumpking, Warlock, Pumpking Nitro Cold Brew, Rogue Farms Pumpkin Ale, and one other one I can't recall the name of.
I really haven't been drinking the past year, but damn it, Pumpkin!
Sounds closer to Juggernut's as it's also brewed with black tea I think? More Autumn flavored than pumpkin specifically.
Steam ID: Good Life
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Passionfruit, on the other hand, has been done really well by a few different places for a while now. I think 5 Lizard from 5 Rabbit brewing in Chicago has been my favorite. Maui Brewing Co has a good one too.
I loved POG juice blends when we lived in Hawaii. Haven't seen any POG beers, but I'll pick some up if I do.
Night Shift Brewing (MA, NH, CT, NY, PA, ME), had a really good Guava Wiesse this summer, but it was only seasonal.
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Oh yes! That's the other one I couldn't remember the name of. Brewed with black tea! I have a 6 pack
Stupid crisp, golden and clean with a monster head. Hop bitterness right up front with the bready wheatiness on the back. I think using the Hallertau hops which I've got for my heffe.
~ Buckaroo Banzai
Wayfinder - lager gods, if it can be bottom fermented they've got you covered
Von Ebert - just took American IPA GABF gold today, location is three blocks from Powell's
SteepleJack - newly opened in SE, converted church, utterly unique experience, beer was good
Breakside - would suggest the NW location, still best all-around pound-for-pound brewer in town
I was already sure of Breakside, Von Ebert is added, and the venue for SteepleJack makes it a definite yes.
Is Deschuettes worth visiting or stick with buying bottles?
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Drop a line if you'd like while in town.
11.2 oz or the 25.4? Either way, congrats sir, that definitely makes you one of life's winners on this day.
Myself, I picked up a 6 pack of Paulaner's Marzen and a 4 pack of Skullsplitter scotch ale for my kickoff to Oktoberfest season. Next weekend I'm going on an eau de vie hunt for some authentic Bavarian kirschwasser and Godiva chocolate liquor to make a Black Forrest cake and get fucked up while baking said cake.
~ Buckaroo Banzai
Why isn't this available near me?
Steam ID: Good Life
Time to start figuring out what special beer I’m going to do for number 1,000
Might need help to get something I can’t get around here.
I'll have to remember that idea for 1500.
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Kind of like to get my hands on some Pliny for 1k
Bosses are looking at new places but who knows. It's a crazy market here right now.
Last Day to pour is October 9, so if anybody is in town and wants to get hammered with a bunch of bartenders....
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Steam ID: Good Life
Pliny is everywhere out there near Santa Rosa. I was in Sonoma and it was in the grocery stores. I'm sure we've got a few forumers out there.
Role call please!!
I'm down in Fresno and there's multiple spots that carry bottles of the elder
Steam ID: Good Life
I love me a radler, but I didn't get any this year. Beer exploration has been woefully absent this year. Well, all exploration, really. Hermiting is way, way up though!
My office is moving to a new space, and the subject of a kegarator has been bandied about. I've never purchased or had one, but I have experienced their glory on many occasions held in friends backyards. Looking at something that fits a pony keg (or two) and I have found some options through quick searches, but wanted to see if anyone here has recommendations. Company is paying for it, so I would like to keep it reasonable so that we get a thumbs up.
I have the two tap version of this one: https://smile.amazon.com/EdgeStar-KC2000-Full-Kegerator-Cooler/dp/B0170NWHDM/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=EdgeStar+KC2000&qid=1632273007&sr=8-2
Ours has been set up for almost 2 years now and has worked perfectly. I bought it on the recommendation of a friend who was really happy with his. It holds beer in a reasonable sized keg (or kegs, the two tap version can hold two sixtels easily). It keeps the beer cold. It's easy to use. I couldn't see any great reason to go for any of the fancier models or more expensive brands.
Fuck it, says I - fill it. After all, partial fills are free but you have to drink it in house. Worst case scenario, I'm passing out tastes. The owner, tending taps tonight for the first time in months, is dubious I'm getting anything to take home. Two guys behind me legit bet each other their next drink if it'll make it. Half the bar watches it fill up.
I haven't been hanging out with crowds for a while, so it was kind of good to hear a loud cheer as the overflow occurred. Covered me, my friend, the guys behind me, and a half pint for the owner. 0% is a theory because this keg is eternal.
Edit: Tonight I am having a Stone/Deschutes collab beer, Let's Bee Homies, a Hazy IPA brewed with honey, and it's actually really good! I think it brings honey forward in a way that even tops Bell's Hopslam.