Sam Adams Imperial Stout and Other Training Beers
02-07-09, 05:27 PM
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Incidently, I have some DFH 90 minute IPA in my garage that's been there for a couple years. As time goes by, the hops have mellowed a bit and I think it's better now than it was fresh. It comes off more as a barley wine now than an imperial IPA. That's probably a bad sign for a beer.
02-07-09, 05:42 PM
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As for my lack of clues, at least I don't need one to spell translation.
02-07-09, 05:44 PM
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Ommegang Three Philosophers Quadrupel is the best. They also sponsor our cycling team.
02-07-09, 06:22 PM
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If your going with an Imperial Stout. It's a different Sam's that you want.
Samuel Smith Imperial Stout. (actually every one of their beers is exceptional but unfortunately pricey $$$)
Samuel Smith Imperial Stout. (actually every one of their beers is exceptional but unfortunately pricey $$$)
02-07-09, 07:33 PM
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A few years ago, I had a Samuel Smith Nut Brown Ale, and that is what got me into the darker more flavorful beers...from there I went to the SS Oatmeal Stout and then I was off and running...haven't had its Imperial Stout, but, now I'm gonna give it a try, along with some others that have been posted here...had the Sam Adams Imperial Stout after my ride (and with dinner) tonight and it tasted just as fine from the refrigerator as it did at room temp yesterday...and again, one was enough...I have a bathroom ceiling to paint tonight with an oil-based paint (of course), so, I want to keep some degree of reasonable concentration...
02-07-09, 07:53 PM
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02-07-09, 09:20 PM
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02-07-09, 10:24 PM
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Originally Posted by Posted by bostongarden
I have a bathroom ceiling to paint tonight with an oil-based paint (of course), so, I want to keep some degree of reasonable concentration....
02-08-09, 07:16 PM
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I agree with the Three Philosophers lovers, but my absolute favorite beer is Chimay Blue Reserve - also Belgian, and also 9% alochol by volume. I freakin' love the stuff.
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BTW not sure if ever had the Blue. I might be thinking of the Chimay Red which is a little less pricey (but still over $85/case)
02-11-09, 02:27 PM
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Grimbergen Dubbel Abbey Ale. Godly. And priced accordingly.
Coors (not lite). the best of the cheap beers. I actually enjoy it and can get it for $2 at a bar.
Natty Ice. for when you're craving that elusive wood pulp and foot flavor.
Coors (not lite). the best of the cheap beers. I actually enjoy it and can get it for $2 at a bar.
Natty Ice. for when you're craving that elusive wood pulp and foot flavor.
02-11-09, 03:56 PM
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this is my training beer during the limited time that its out- which happens to be about now.
02-11-09, 09:23 PM
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Had a Newport Storm last night at a Tech Tuesday event hosted by Dan Bricklin (inventor of Visicalc, electronic spreadsheets for those who don't know the name)...perty decent stuff...
02-11-09, 09:24 PM
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02-12-09, 11:49 AM
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Goose Island's 312 (team sponsor)
but I love the high life after the wednesday evening ride in the summer.
but I love the high life after the wednesday evening ride in the summer.
02-12-09, 11:59 AM
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Careful with Belgain's, though, because they also turn out the saison's and lambic's. I just can't deal with those.
Beer can pair with some foods better than wine. Orval beer and a white fish entree is the absolute best. If you've got a bottle of Chimay Bleu, then get some chunks of dark chocolate. I'll take a good beer over a wine for dinner almost every time.
02-12-09, 12:04 PM
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Mac and Jack's African Amber. MMMMmmmmmm...
02-12-09, 12:16 PM
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Unfortunately, some people appear to be conditioned to think that small = good. Chief illustrative example: Dogfish Head. I can't believe the raving I hear about this brewery. I've had a couple of their brews, and frankly, it's pretentious, high-brow swill. I have a pretty diverse palate when it comes to beer, too - if I don't like what I try and that happens twice, it's not a good sign. Of course, part of the problem is DH's poor taste; right, like putting malt liquor in a 12 oz. longneck and slapping a high price and expensive attitude on it is going to make it good. Dream on.
I do love me a post-ride beer. "Training beer," I like that. Not till it's warmer, though.
I do love me a post-ride beer. "Training beer," I like that. Not till it's warmer, though.
Frederick Brewing Company Blue Ridge Porter is another fave of mine, and in the summertime, it's always hoegaarden.
I recently moved and my neighbor is a pretty advanced home brewer who always keeps an IPA, a stout, a hiefweizen, and a seasonal on tap. I look forward to being very neighborly!
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Taste is personal, of course, but FWIW, www.ratebeer.com, which claims to have thousands of members in over 60 countries, has 14 American beers in the top 25 highest-rated stouts, 18 of 25 for the imperial stouts.
