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the goat
climber
north central WA
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Oct 10, 2011 - 12:57pm PT
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Thanks for the heads up on Birdsview Brewing, I drive by it on my way home but it always seems to be tot early in the day for beer (is it ever too early?). Next time I'm stopping.
So many good beers, so little time.
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neversummer
Trad climber
30 mins. from suicide USA
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Oct 10, 2011 - 12:59pm PT
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Langunitas brewing out of Petaluma Ca.....my new favorite "lil sumpin'"..7.5% IPA=Good times.
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Norwegian
Trad climber
Placerville, California
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Oct 10, 2011 - 02:10pm PT
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i drank this at the bottom of the sea,
tasted stella.
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10b4me
Boulder climber
Happy Boulders
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Oct 10, 2011 - 03:07pm PT
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thanks hooblie. that's what I meant to say.
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Brandon-
climber
The Granite State.
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Topic Author's Reply - Oct 12, 2011 - 05:21pm PT
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Has anyone tried the 'Terrible' from Unibroue?
I'm halfway through one. It says it's a dark, but still has that fruity, spicy flavor.
What's up with that? It seems like all their beers are a variations on a theme.
What's the theme?
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Slater
Trad climber
Central Coast
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Oct 13, 2011 - 12:43am PT
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Spaten Oktoberfest
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Ghost
climber
A long way from where I started
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Oct 14, 2011 - 03:08am PT
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"Best beer" is a pretty stupid concept, but one brewery that should be in the discussion is Bosteels, in Belgium. They only make three beers, and each of them is great. Their dubbel (Kwak) is, for many people, the reference beer for the style. Lots of others are on par now, but it's still worth drinking.
Their tripel, which they call Tripel Karmeliet, is the best tripel I've ever tasted. YMMV, but if you haven't tried it, you're missing out on something amazing.
Then there is DeuS. Conforms to no style. The closest comparison I can make is to high-end Champagne. With a price to match, and worth every penny. There is simply nothing else like it.
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Reilly
Mountain climber
The Other Monrovia- CA
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Dec 12, 2011 - 08:05pm PT
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It's on my list, Ghost.
A few of the usual suspects. That Trader Joes was a real bargain at $3!
That Teton 'Wake Up Call' is really good. I also tried a special release
which name I've forgotten but it could ride with the best Belgians.
The "Best.Beer.Ever" and IMHO the absolute Worst. Beer. Ever.
After consuming one I never opened the second for fear of putting myself at
risk of a knock on my door from some agents of the EPA investigating a
hazardous waste incident. I wonder if I hang onto it might it be worth
something someday?
The Pliny I gave an 85 but you have to excuse me as I am not enamored of
overly hoppy brews. I prefer their Damnation and Redemption.
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pell
Trad climber
South San Francisco
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Dec 12, 2011 - 08:20pm PT
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Beer. Without. Vodka. Is. A. Waste. Of. Money.
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bluering
Trad climber
Santa Clara, CA
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Dec 12, 2011 - 08:28pm PT
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I'm too much of a beer snob, to pick ONE. And that is a silly proposition in-and-of-itself. Different beers for different occasions.
All around, though? Sam Adams Boston Lager. That, or Heineken or Beck's.
Sierra Nevada is good, but an acquired taste. Too bold for some.
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Ghost
climber
A long way from where I started
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Dec 12, 2011 - 09:08pm PT
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I'm too much of a beer snob, to pick ONE. All around, though? Sam Adams Boston Lager. That, or Heineken or Beck's.
Sam Adams? Heineken? Becks? This is corporate swill produced by giant companies run by accountants who haven't got a clue what a real beer tastes like.
Steve, you've finally done it. Pushed me right over the edge and left me with only two choices: Either I come down to Cali and shoot you to put you out of your misery (anybody who thinks Heineken is worth drinking has to be in misery), or else I have to offer you some real beer.
I know this is a big risk, cuz the taste of an actual beer (as opposed to swill like Sam Adams) might kill you just as dead as shooting you, but it's the least that can be done for a fellow climber. I'm not sure how to arrange this. I couldn't get down to your bbq with a stash of real beer, and as far as I can tell, you don't travel north much, so this is going to be difficult. But I'll find a way.
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Reilly
Mountain climber
The Other Monrovia- CA
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Dec 12, 2011 - 09:21pm PT
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Ooh, Ghost, harsh! I hope you don't wind up shooting my wife for buying me
some Heineken a while back. I politely thanked her and surreptitiously gave
it to the gardener.
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briham89
Trad climber
los gatos. ca
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Dec 12, 2011 - 09:28pm PT
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Another Pliny lover here
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bluering
Trad climber
Santa Clara, CA
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Dec 12, 2011 - 09:39pm PT
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Ghost, 'ole boy, ther are good beers that are less 'corporate', but c'mon! I'm talking about widely available beers.
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jstan
climber
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Dec 12, 2011 - 10:45pm PT
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"How Beer Saved the World".
On Netflix.
A hoot.
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briham89
Trad climber
los gatos. ca
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Dec 12, 2011 - 10:51pm PT
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stone ruination ipa seems to be available in more and more places and is pretty tasty
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Ghost
climber
A long way from where I started
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Dec 12, 2011 - 11:02pm PT
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Ghost, 'ole boy, ther are good beers that are less 'corporate', but c'mon! I'm talking about widely available beers.
Nope, you don't get to wriggle out with that feeble excuse. That's like saying you're a food snob because you prefer KFC and Arby's to MacDonalds, and then defending it with "Well, KFC is widely available."
There's plenty of good beer in virtually every town in California, so I think we'll have to put together a posse, chase you down, tie you up, and pour some real beer into you.
And aren't you the guy who says we should all buy American-made products instead of foreign? What do you think Heineken and Becks are? (And Budweiser, too, since it was bought by InBev). Expand your beer horizons and support a local craft brewer. It's good for you, good for the brewer, and patriotic too!
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Sierra Ledge Rat
Social climber
Retired to Appalachia
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Dec 12, 2011 - 11:13pm PT
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ve recently found the best beer known to man. It's the Maudite, brewed in Quebec.
Not possible. The best beer ever made is no longer being made - Appalachian Ale.
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Ed Hartouni
Trad climber
Livermore, CA
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Dec 12, 2011 - 11:51pm PT
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For Belgian beers, so far I like Duvel when I'm interested in that style, also New Belgium Trippel...
learning about "sour" beers...
two so far:
Cascade Kriek Ale 2010 - didn't like this one so much
Jolly Pumpkin La Roja - liked this a lot more, definitely kick my ass too
places to get these in the Bay Area:
Healthy Spirits
2299 15th St.
San Francisco, CA 94114-1237
http://www.nytimes.com/2011/11/23/dining/sour-beers-review.html
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