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Beer Appreciation Thread

mnkykungfu

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

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mnkykungfu said:
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.
 

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^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.
 

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mnkykungfu said:
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.
 

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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!
 

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mnkykungfu said:
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
 

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Moe_Syzlak said:
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
 

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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.
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Possessed said:
Moe_Syzlak said:
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.
 

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

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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?
 

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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.
 

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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.

 

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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.
 

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^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!)
 

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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!
 
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