Best New Beer You've Tried Recently?

**blksabbath** · 10-11-2007 04:50 PM

Quote, originally posted by Joe Cook »

I have heard great things about Dogfish brews. Too bad I'm here in the midwest and they never make it out here.

Wish you could order them from the source and have them sent out here. They allow winerys to ship -- why not microbrewers, eh?

Oh well.

Joe C.

Yes, dogfishead can be found and bought in Illinois. If you can't find them at your local place, you can order them from Sam's Wines in Chicago amongst others. I have to cross the river to get it cause I'm in STL.

Best new beer lately??...........I'm gonna say New Glarus's Belgian Red. I've been on a sour beer kick.
http://www.newglarusbrewing.com/beers/belgian.html
dan g

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**performula** · 10-11-2007 10:54 PM

Brooklyn BCS

**Volkswackin** · 10-12-2007 11:27 AM

How did you like their choc. stout? I have heard both sides on this one... ONE OF THE BEST all the way to not all impressed. Typically it scores high in reviews. Haven't had the chance to trade for any yet though.........

Last night wasn't anything exciting.... Pyramid Hefe.

-Rick

**performula** · 10-12-2007 10:25 PM

Quote, originally posted by Volkswackin »

How did you like their choc. stout? I have heard both sides on this one... ONE OF THE BEST all the way to not all impressed. Typically it scores high in reviews. Haven't had the chance to trade for any yet though.........

Last night wasn't anything exciting.... Pyramid Hefe.

-Rick

Out of 5 I gave it a 3.8. The BCS is definitely the most dark chocolate Stout I've had, or can remember. It would be better if it was more creamy and a tad less hoppy. For $10- it is hard to beat, compared to $12+ for a Yeti. But $12 for a Yeti is justified.

I'm not big into hopped up Stouts. A perfect (or bad example) is the Victory Storm King. The most hopped up Stout. Victory's beer gets rave reviews as well. Guess my taste buds are out.

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**Joe Cook** · 10-13-2007 08:46 AM

Hey, thanks for the info, blksabbath.

Will definitely check 'em out. Thanks again!

Joe C.

Edit: Btw, the best "new" beer (though that has been recommended by people for awhile) is Rogue Dead Guy Ale. Very good stuff. I also tried Beck's Oktoberfest and enjoyed that one too.

**Tommy1finger** · 10-15-2007 02:29 AM

Paulaner Oktoberfest from Munchen.....

It's good....

**Volkswackin** · 10-15-2007 12:14 PM

Quote, originally posted by performula »

it is hard to beat, compared to $12+ for a Yeti. But $12 for a Yeti is justified.

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I have 2x bottles of Oak Yeti and one of reg Yeti in the cellar.... I like Great Divide.

Actually this weekened I have Great Divide's DIPA and Rogue's DIPA. Enjoyed GD much more!

-Rick

**2002_Turbo** · 10-16-2007 08:10 AM

Sam Adams Oktoberfest

**Matt** · 10-16-2007 01:05 PM

oak aged Yeti is $12 a bottle? for a 22oz or a 750ml? I guess I got a deal when I scored 2 growlers of it for $26 each a few years ago.

and for all you naysayers, I had some arrogant bastard this past weekend...first time in about 3 years and it's still disgusting

**Volkswackin** · 10-16-2007 03:31 PM

Hop Rod Rye friday night with strip steak..... was quite good.

Did NOT have arrogant bastard or any american strong ale so can't comment on that one

-Rick

**Matt** · 10-16-2007 03:41 PM

we can agree on the hop rod rye. It's ridiculously good and at 9% or so, you can drink a lot of it

**Tuggle** · 10-16-2007 06:05 PM

not new to the market or strange or original but my personal favourites of all the beers i have tried that no one mentioned

**dieselgirl** · 10-16-2007 06:27 PM

Quote, originally posted by Matt »

we can agree on the hop rod rye. It's ridiculously good and at 9% or so, you can drink a lot of it

quoted for the truth

I find Rye beers way to difficult to find, its a bit frustrating.

**blksabbath** · 10-17-2007 08:40 AM

Quote, originally posted by dieselgirl »

quoted for the truth

I find Rye beers way to difficult to find, its a bit frustrating.

Speaking of rye beers. Try Hebrew's Lenny's RIPA. Wonderful beer to say the least.

**hugoaswho** · 10-17-2007 10:53 AM

superb

**Volkswackin** · 10-17-2007 12:02 PM

Here in Texas a brewery called Real Ale makes a beer called Full Moon Pale Rye that is really a great sessionable beer. Highly recommended.

Had a Founders Black Rye a couple weeks ago... while it was good, it didn't hold a candle to the other Founders brews I have had (Breakfast Stout, Kentucky Breakfast Stout, Blushing Monk etc...)

-Rick

**Ginsta_Pimpsta** · 10-17-2007 12:36 PM

Quote, originally posted by 2002_Turbo »

Sam Adams Oktoberfest

**hugoaswho** · 10-17-2007 03:07 PM

going to gingerman pub in nyc today
http://www.gingerman-ny.com/

Quote »

The Ginger Man in New York City boasts 66 draught beers and two cask condition beers as well as over 130 bottled beers from around the world. Complementing the beer selection, we offer a variety of appetizers, soups and sandwiches, and salads. We have cocktail and banquet packages available for parties of up to 40 people.

**Rattlesnake** · 10-18-2007 08:45 AM

For anyone out in the Midwest, do yourself a favor and try anything from Three Floyd's Brewing. They're located in Indiana, and don't have the largest distribution in the world, but they make truly fantastic beer. Alpha King might just be my favorite "daily" beer of all time, and I've tried a BUNCH of different beer.

**GrasshopperVW** · 10-18-2007 10:47 AM

Two Hearted Ale (on tap)

I actually tried this, oh, 2 or 3 years ago and I hated it. I have to admit I had little taste for beer at that point. I had a few after work recently (on the house, woo!) and I loved it.

**Volkswackin** · 10-19-2007 09:07 AM

Haven't tried Bell's Two Hearted Ale yet, but I really love many of Bell's beers. I thought batch 8000 was very interesting for a belgian strong, third coast old ale was very nice, and oberon was a staple when I was visiting K-Zoo (western michigan) a few summers back....

With that said, Saint Arnolds' Christmas Ale is supposed to be on shelves today, woo hoo!

-Rick

**JunkPunch** · 10-19-2007 09:12 AM

We can't get Three Floyds OR Bells in New England. It makes me sad.

Just had some of the 2007 Sierra Nevada Harvest, though. Excellent.

**3Letter** · 10-19-2007 11:09 AM

and

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**dieselgirl** · 10-19-2007 12:44 PM

McMenamins Scarecrow ESB

Had a strong berry flavor to it with a good amount of bitter to it. loved it.

**Joe Delaware** · 10-19-2007 03:22 PM

I'm heading down the beach this weekend,
will be eating (read: drinking) at Dogfish Head's
brewery/restaurant on saturday. Hopefully they'll
have something special on tap.

**Tommy1finger** · 10-19-2007 04:41 PM

Quote, originally posted by hugoaswho »

superb

Warsteiner is beer perfection I have yet to find another beer that measured up to it in taste and smoothness. Next you'll have to try Warsteiner Dunkel..... You won't be dissapointed...

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**performula** · 10-19-2007 10:35 PM

Quote, originally posted by GrasshopperVW »

Two Hearted Ale (on tap)

I actually tried this, oh, 2 or 3 years ago and I hated it. I have to admit I had little taste for beer at that point. I had a few after work recently (on the house, woo!) and I loved it.

This beer gets raves reviews as well. I couldn't get into it. Had a potent smell, great taste, and the finish DIED. Watery to no end. It could have been the hype surrounding it or defective as well.

**performula** · 10-19-2007 10:38 PM

Quote, originally posted by Volkswackin »

Haven't tried Bell's Two Hearted Ale yet, but I really love many of Bell's beers. I thought batch 8000 was very interesting for a belgian strong, third coast old ale was very nice, and oberon was a staple when I was visiting K-Zoo (western michigan) a few summers back....

With that said, Saint Arnolds' Christmas Ale is supposed to be on shelves today, woo hoo!

-Rick

Yeah, if you could tag a Belgian Strong as an "Imperial/Double" the 8000 would qualify. Have you tried the Java Stout or Double Cream? The Java has a serious coffee punch. I was shocked. Not so much a fan of the DC.

**DJEucalyptus** · 10-20-2007 06:37 PM

had this with dinner last night. Been meaning to try it for a long time, just never got around to it

I have to say, I was more impressed than I had anticipated :thumbsup:

**QandnotU** · 10-20-2007 11:43 PM

Quote, originally posted by Joe Delaware »

I'm heading down the beach this weekend,
will be eating (read: drinking) at Dogfish Head's
brewery/restaurant on saturday. Hopefully they'll
have something special on tap.

Hope you tried the porter. I was there yesterday to have my usual 90min. and roast beef sandwich. their last brewpub beer was Flucky Fest. Pretty good. Kinda like a white wine/beer. It was brewed w/ 51% Pilsner malt and 49% Chardonnay grapes.

DJEucalyptus... This is what I was talking about on the other thread. It's not the most popular, so it's harder to find than 120min. If you can find any of their specialty beers, you should be able to find this. Given, it's the right time of year.

Raison D'Extra
Availability: Limited

Release Date: March 2007

A bigger, bolder version of our Raison D'Etre.

This is a bulbous, brown ale brewed with a bunch of malt, brown sugar and raisins.

18+% abv

41 ibu

In case you care... the average 12 oz. serving has approximately 425 calories.

**Sepp** · 10-21-2007 10:21 PM

mmmmmmmmmmmmmgood

**Volkswackin** · 10-22-2007 10:19 AM

Quote, originally posted by performula »

Yeah, if you could tag a Belgian Strong as an "Imperial/Double" the 8000 would qualify. Have you tried the Java Stout or Double Cream? The Java has a serious coffee punch. I was shocked. Not so much a fan of the DC.

Never had the Java or Double Cream. I don't get any Bell's offerings down here so I either have my family in Birmingham, MI send me some or I trade w/ someone on BA.

Double Cream does interest me as I have enjoyed sweet stouts in the past, especially Duck Rabbit Milk Stout, but haven't had a chance yet....

This weekend I enjoyed a Founders Kentucky Breakfast Stout and another St. Arnolds Divine Reserve 5 (RIS). Both were superb.

-Rick

**paulzeee** · 10-22-2007 10:35 AM

**Red_MkIV** · 10-22-2007 02:52 PM

And my local brew pub has a few new good ones.

**dieselgirl** · 10-23-2007 01:26 AM

Still on the fence about this one. Just cracked the bottle (trying to liquidate the remaining few in the beer fridge before I move) and there is something about it I cant put my finger on that I am not sure I like.

I will give it the benefit of the doubt and see if it improves as it warms up a little bit and breathes a bit.

VWVortex

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