Beer Appreciation Thread

[mnkykungfu]

And how were those beers, Malthus?  Personally, I've had a lot better luck with Mikkeler than Yeastie Boys.

 

[The Scribbling Man]

And how were those beers, Malthus?  Personally, I've had a lot better luck with Mikkeler than Yeastie Boys.

I've not had anything from Yeastie Boys that's been more than servicable, personally. Not bad, just a bit middle of the road.

 

[mnkykungfu]

^They definitely take some risks.  I've accidentally been at two different tap takeover events they had at two different bars, so it provided a lot of opportunities for sampling things that I wouldn't have shelled out for a full pint.  Some interesting, some I detested actually, but couldn't find anything that was supremely drinkable.  I hear they've got some great offerings for fans of sours, but that's not me.

 

[The Scribbling Man]

I hear they've got some great offerings for fans of sours, but that's not me.

There's no style I don't like to some extent, with the possible exception of fruit beers, which I don't mind but just don't get much out of. Similar reasons why I don't like cider... just doesn't taste like something that needs to be alcoholic.

A good sour is right up my street, but it does depend on what type. I like them as dark, complex beers (like flanders reds) more than for light refreshment. Though the latter is fine if I'm in the mood.

 

[Possessed]

Founders IPA is good.

 

[Moe_Syzlak]

I’ll not be appreciating beer for another 30 days. When we returned from holiday the weekend before last, the wife and I decided we needed a break. It’s already been 10 days and we’re going until at least the end of September. With lockdown we had gotten in the habit of having a few drinks every night and we decided to break the cycle. Still, I enjoy reading about others’ appreciation!

 

[Malthus]

And how were those beers, Malthus?  Personally, I've had a lot better luck with Mikkeler than Yeastie Boys.

Both were really drinkable. I've personally been a fan of the Yeastie Boys output for the last couple of years after meeting the team at a variety of beer festivals

 

[Possessed]

I’ll not be appreciating beer for another 30 days. When we returned from holiday the weekend before last, the wife and I decided we needed a break. It’s already been 10 days and we’re going until at least the end of September. With lockdown we had gotten in the habit of having a few drinks every night and we decided to break the cycle. Still, I enjoy reading about others’ appreciation!

Good luck! I've had at least 12 drinks a day for years, spread out though. Taking a break sounds undoable for me

 

[mnkykungfu]

Since the pandemic, I haven't hit up any craft beer bars, so this local selection has been my go-to. I highly recommend it if you can find it.

 

[Moe_Syzlak]

I’ll not be appreciating beer for another 30 days. When we returned from holiday the weekend before last, the wife and I decided we needed a break. It’s already been 10 days and we’re going until at least the end of September. With lockdown we had gotten in the habit of having a few drinks every night and we decided to break the cycle. Still, I enjoy reading about others’ appreciation!

Good luck! I've had at least 12 drinks a day for years, spread out though. Taking a break sounds undoable for me

Thanks. It’s not bad at all for me. It wasn’t so much the volume as the fact that my wife and I had developed a habit of drinking something every night and we wanted to break that cycle. Plus we may have flattened the curve here, but I’ve certainly rounded the belly.

 

[mnkykungfu]

It's been awhile, how are all you beer drinkers doing? Keeping the bellies under control, I hope.

Wanted to give a shoutout to Libertas Golden Ale, a local-ish beer that has consistently impressed me this past year. Fruitier and more complex than a lot of other golden ales I've had, this makes a great thirst quencher on a hot day.

What's been good for you guys lately?

 

[The Scribbling Man]

I'm visiting family in cornwall so had a couple of old favourites, but generally not drinking much at the moment. Brought a beer down with me by Kernel, one of my favourites, but yet to crack that out yet.

 

[CatBus]

A very pleasant one I had recently. Lighter than I'd have expected, but the flavor was very good. It was served ice old so I had to wait and wait and wait for the flavor to come out though.

Peeping Peater Scotch Ale | Port Townsend Brewing Company

Peeping Peater Scotch Ale is a Scotch Ale / Wee Heavy style beer brewed by Port Townsend Brewing Company in Port Townsend, WA. Score: 85 with 47 ratings and reviews. Last update: 09-03-2023.

www.beeradvocate.com

 

[mnkykungfu]

I do love a good Scotch Ale. One of my favs is Backwoods Bastard, a sipper so rich that it's honestly probably best to split it with a friend.

 

[CatBus]

Tennent's lager is briefly mentioned, but not really the point. Which is probably the best you can hope for with Tennent's.

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1412457456924598283

 

[mnkykungfu]

I've thankfully only had absolutely fantastic (in a different way) guides in the distilleries I've visited in Japan, Ireland, Singapore, and the US. Seems like quite a different experience than in Scotland.

 

[CatBus]

To be clear, that video is of a comedian, not an actual tour guide. Nevertheless, I would pay more to tour any distillery guided by her.

 

[mnkykungfu]

^Yeah, I got that, but I figured she's doing the bit because it resonates with those familiar with it. I assume there are "Craig"s out there guiding tours and she's doing a bang-on impression.
(Only Scottish tour I ever had was a walking tour of Edinburgh, and the dude was amazing, a real verbal artist. Guess I've picked some good tours!)

 

[The Scribbling Man]

I may or may not have bought more Christmas beers than one should reasonably drink over the Christmas period. This evening's tipple:

 

[Wakeupkeo]

My wife was gifted a big bottle of the Cherry Delirium and i thought it would taste like medicine, but was pleasantly surprised. I like most of their offerings!

Prost!