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I know. But that's where we're at.

I know. Sad.
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And they're coming out with more and more this year than before it seems. The new Entwined from their new Backroads series started hitting shelves today. Saw today that they're putting the Ginger-Lemon Radler in kegs.

Billay's probably got a bottle for you for $50...

That reminds me that I need to try Entwined Ale. Anyone here had it yet?

I saw it yesterday in Houston. Didn't pick any up though.

Lukas on 119th got some more in if anyone is still looking.

I drank one just now. It's very light.. in both color, and aroma. Not overly sweet, but you can taste the grapes. Not bitter at all, but crisp. Would be good on a hot day.

Disclaimer: I am completely amateur at beer reviews, but that was the impression I had of it.

I broke my keto edge last night on an Entwined Ale. I don't know why but I was expecting it to have a big flavor like a cider, but the fruit is very subtle, and it is very much like a light beer (transparent gold w/ white foamy head).

Probably a good outdoors beer during the summer, stadium beer. I doubt I'll drink too much of it, could be a good base for a beer cocktail. I'd like a little higher abv/$$$ ratio. Sweet packaging though.

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YES!
they have them in the Pleasant Hill liquor store that has been renamed from the Liquor Barn to....I shit you not......Cheap Smokes And Liquor. LMAO

Tasting my first boulevard pop up session IPA. I approve. Not sure I like it better than Founder's All Day.

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Picked up some tonight. They say it's Nelson from their tasting room. But IIRC that was a beer that was 6.5ish%, and they've made it a session beer. That said, it's decent. Pilsner with a bit of a fruity taste. It was a couple years ago that I had it in the tasting room, but I think it's different than that beer was.

Goose Island Ogden.

****ing fantastic beer.

Founders All Day is great, cant keep it in stock around here so its hard to get.

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Anyone tried Goose Island Endless IPA?

Picked some up knowing nothing about it. Probably won't crack it until later.

Obviously different styles, and everyone has their preferences, but in the same category of "fantastic" along with Matilda and Sofie?

I love Sofie and I think Ogden is better. It could be that I have drank a lot of Sofie over the last few months so Ogden has the "new" appeal.

I have had Matilda just once and really liked it but its been a while so I would have to do a comparison. Sounds like a good excuse to pick up some Matilda.

If you guys like Matilda, go and pick up a bottle of Orval. Super good stuff.

Orval is great. Along with Chimay, Duvel etc....

Belgians know how to make beer, period.

I have been amazed as to what Belgium can do with beer.

I think Sofie is gross, It's like drinking champagne with all of that carb.
Haven't had Matilda, but I do like most of the Goose Island beers I've had.

That's a point in favor with me. Give me all of the dry, fully attenuated beers.

Meh. Not terrible, but won't buy it again.

yeah, not a big fan of Sofie because of that.

had one a these this weekend.
while I'm not the biggest fan of this style of beer....this was awesome.

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Tried it yesterday and thought the same thing... probably the most plain/uninteresting Boulevard I've tried, in the same ballpark as a light lager.

I took what I had left to our neighborhood picnic and enjoyed it more in an outdoor, out of the bottle kind of way, but not at $10 a 6er.

Boulevard's Pop-Up IPA is pretty tasty.

I bought the Sporting KC bottle for a girl

For all the hopheads, Stone's Ruinten just started distribution. Should be on shelves soon!

I hope it fits.

If you like that, try Founders All Day IPA if you can find it. My favorite session IPA so far.

Pop Up is my second favorite.

Love them both. We were getting the 15 packs of All Day in cans for like $15 bucks around here. That was awesome. Now you can't find the stuff.

I've had it. Pretty good.

ISO: Boulevard Championship Ale. Plz.

Bunch in Topeka.

I found 2013 and 2014 Saison-Brett in Houston today. Super pumped. Bought a few of each. Also, if anybody is willing to do a trade for that Championship Ale, I've got access to plenty of Texas beer while I'm here in Houston until tomorrow morning. It's a longshot, but if any body is interested, let me know. I'll check for replies when I get back from the Flying Saucer tonight.

I can't think of anything to trade, but if you need anything let me know. I just got some Love Child and Championship Ale today, they had plenty. Also had Rye on Rye, Saison, and the Stout (plus the rest of the regular series).

Man, I'd love to get my hands on some Championship Ale. I'm not traditionally a fan of American Wild Ales, but Love Child is highly rated. Is it worth sending me a bottle if I'm not a fan of the style?

Also, look on Untapp'd or Beer Advocate at Breweries like Karbach and Buffalo Bayou, and St Arnold. There's also 8th Wonder here, but I don't know much about it. I'd like to send you something in return since you've been so willing to hook me up.

sure, send me a PM with what you'd like. i haven't had Love Child yet myself, I picked some up for a buddy in KC who couldn't find it, and got a bottle of each for myself. The LC is a little spendy ($17.50)...

Our state is looking to enact a law allowing 3rd party establishments (like grocery stores) to do growler fills. Kind of exciting and hoping that this will take off here. Growlers have gotten huge with all of our microbreweries and will be cool to have a "filling station" in some of the local stores.

this is cool

http://www.seekabrew.com/distro/index.html

Love Child is phenomenal.

I'm not one to do a Missouri getaway, but I'm heading to New Haven, MO next month for a night to hit up 2nd Shift Brewing. Probably a better trip in the fall, but the timing is right for me in July.

Art of Neurosis is phenomenal.

Cool, that one shows as currently on tap. I was able to grab their Ratsalad and Cat Spit Stout here in KC, thought both were fantastic.

Yeah, driving out to New Haven is about the only way to get AON anymore. Used to be hit-and-miss in stores, but I haven't seen it since January or February.

Katy is pretty solid as well.

When are you heading that way?

I'm thinking July 11th, but it's fluid due to a work trip I have in STL, which could get pushed to later in July. Katy is definitely on my list of beers to try.

2nd Shift beers are great. The Blueprint Coffee LSD is out of this world good.

Finally trying Urban Chestnut's Zwickel.

Pretty good.

LOTS of good breweries here in STL - UC, Schlafly, O'Fallon, 2nd Shift.

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I hated it. It was nothing like beer at all. Very disappointing. I don't know anybody who likes it. I would be shocked if you see it around again next year. Would not buy again.

entwined is gross
blvd is slipping man

Can't say I've ever had anything from O'Fallon that I liked, but you can add Civil Life, 4 Hands and Perennial to your list.

I was at a beer tasting last weekend and it was mainly liked by the women.

I dont think its directed towards beer guys as much as it is women or people not into hops or big beer.

Both of you missed the only world-class brewery in STL: Side Project.

Agree. But each time they try to directly market to women, it flops.

Hey southern Cal beer drinkers, any suggestions on the best taproom/beer bars and/or bottle shops near Newport/HB/Costa Mesa? I'm headed out for a long weekend tomorrow.

I was just in StL this weekend with the family. If I understand correctly, this is a popup shop that only has limited offerings that sell out quickly because I wasn't able to find any just sitting around in stores.

Correct. You're not likely to find any Side Project beers on ANY shelf in a retail shop soon. The beers are released at Perennial's location and they're usually a huge mass of people and are VERY small batch. The release events are a lot of fun though.

Looks like Bells finally came to terms with STL area distributors. Two Hearted Ale was back on shelves today. No more driving 30 minutes each way.

I had the Oberon yesterday pretty tasty.

I also had Stone's Enjoy by 7/04/14 yesterday. Very good.

Iron Horse Brewery's - Irish Death. If anyone ever comes to Washington state, you have to try this one. Beer candy!! 7.8% ABV too!

I tried adding the link but I'm too new yet. Nice forums board.:thumb:

Tried a 6er on a canoe trip a few weeks ago, looking for good can beer. Not bad, but still a far cry from most bottled pale ale.

Try the snickelfritz. Delicious.

Two things.

Mikey is the man. He continues to hook me up with stuff I can't get down here. The man has never met me, and goes out of his way to help me out. Solid, solid dude. I hope I can get him back one day.

Also, I finally tried Deschutes Fresh Squeezed IPA a week or so ago. IMO a lot of American IPA's don't live up to the hype, but holy moly that fresh squeezed IPA is some good stuff.

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no problem bud....as I learn more about beer I'm sure I'll find something you can send back my way.


has anyone tried 2 Jokers? thoughts?

Fresh Squeezed is by far Deschutes best beer that I have had and I have had a bunch.

In fact I'm headed to Portland this weekend and plan to hit them and about 10 other craft breweries while there next week.

Haven't had any of the new batch, but it should be the same as the last time they brewed it, which was WORLD CLASS. Thing witbier crossed with berliner weiss. It's tart (but not funky at all) & refreshing.

So, according to my untapp'd account, I have tasted 165 different beers now. That's minus a few that I didn't rate yet because I wanted to think on it a little more. I don't consider myself an expert at all, but I believe I'm ready to post some of my thoughts here. This is kinda off the top of my head, so cut me some slack if I miss some good ones.

My favorite styles(in order, but could flop a few around on any given day):

1. Saison/Farmhouse Ales (especially the hop forward ones)
2. Double IPA's
3. Belgian Quads
4. Pumpkin beers
5. Belgian IPA's
6. Double Red Ales

Least favorite styles:

1. Pilsners
2. American Wild Ales
3. Wheat beers
4. Chili Beers

Best Beers I've tasted so far(in no order):

Boulevard Tank 7
Orval
Boulevard Saison- Brett
Lagunitas Sucks
St. Bernadus ABT 12
Russian River Brewing Co. Pliny the Elder
Gulden Draak

Worst Beers I've tasted so far(in no order):

Rogue Voodoo Doughnut Bacon Maple Ale(taste like drinking bacon grease)
Rogue Chipotle Ale
Boulevard 80 Acre Hoppy Wheat beer
Clown Shoes Chocolate Sombrero
Rodenbach Grand Cru

Biggest Surprises that I liked:

Clown Shoes Tramp Stamp
Dogfish Head Red & White
Boulevard Reboot White IPA

Biggest Disappointment of a beer:

Rodenbach Grand Cru

Highest beers on my wish list:

Dogfish Head 120 minute IPA
Side Project Brewing Company Saison de Rouge
Bell's Brewing Two Hearted Ale
Humboldt Brewing Co. Red Nectar
Dogfish Head Punkin Ale



Favorite Breweries:

Boulevard Brewing Co.
Lagunitas Brewing Co.
Dogfish Head Brewing Co.
And lots of those ****ers in Belgium. They're pretty much kicking ass in the beer game.

My username on Untapp'd is TimBone64. Hit me up.

I'm ready for Reaper to pick that apart.

I really do appreciate it, man. My next trip to Houston(That's the best selection near me) isn't for a couple of months. That should give you some time to think about what you want. I'll give you about a two week notice before I head that way. As it stands, I'll definitely be picking you up some Prairie Bomb.

I've only tried two Deschutes beers. Fresh Squeezed and Chainbreaker White IPA. I tried the Fresh Squeezed because of the hype I've read about it. Lots of IPA's fail to live up to the hype. Fresh Squeezed smashed my expectations. I only tried Chainbreaker because Boulevards Reboot White IPA was a nice surprise for me and I've been searching for white IPA's since. Chainbreaker was very mediocre to me, though.

Nah, what you like is what you like. We all have preferences. I think Rodenbach Grand Cru is a world classic, but as with every Flanders Red you have to dig acetic acid (vinegar) a bit.

I picked up a 2011 vintage Oak aged Rodenbach (Barrel 95) last week. It was awesome.

I think my inexperience at the time had a little to do with my disappointment. I had just had some really good red ales, and if I recall correctly, Grand Cru's bottle just says Red Ale on it. I had no idea what a Flanders Red was at the time. You can imagine my surprise when I took the first sip.