Re: Craft beer

by **Tim Wakefield** Wed Jul 20, 2016 1:05 am

Spartan Nachos wrote:This is the best Pilsner I have ever had. Every drop is a taste of heaven.

Pilsener is the best Pilsner

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by **InTenSity** Wed Jul 20, 2016 7:03 am

Tim Wakefield wrote:
Other Teams Pursuing That wrote:

I miss Founders. With that said, there are a shit ton of options out here as well. I still have a lot of brewery hopping to do.

Although, I miss Bell's Two Hearted the most. Parents brought a shit ton out here when they visited.

I'm starting to try to get away from drinking piss beer all the time. Grabbed some Founders Centenniel IPA last weekend and enjoyed it..that stuff will put you on your ass too. Similar to Two Hearted. Still a total rookie when it comes to this stuff though..anyone have a 6 pack recommendation?

Jai lai is good if they have that. Same with hopsecutioner.

by CheesySpartan Wed Jul 20, 2016 7:39 am

WBH...try Delirium Tremens or Kwak. I usually only see these in 750ml bottles (looks like a wine bottle)

Both are Belgium ales and are strong but outstanding.

Cheers!

by CheesySpartan Wed Jul 20, 2016 7:45 am

If it has to be an IPA try and find Bedlam. Its a Belgian IPA from Ale Asylum in Madison, WI.

by AnomanderRake Wed Jul 20, 2016 8:36 am

Been drinking Moon Man from New Glarus Brewing Company. Great pale ale that I'd recommend picking up if you're ever in Wisconsin.

by **I.B. Fine** Wed Jul 20, 2016 10:52 am

Try Founders Mosaic Promise, single hop, single malt, pretty tasty, but I'm partial to Mosaic hops.

by **The Pantry** Tue Sep 13, 2016 9:10 pm

Had been a big fan of Griffin Claw's Gateway session for a couple years. That has changed.

Not sure WTF they are doing to it now. Comes in 15-packs like Founders All Day. Can put one of those 15 packs in the fridge for days and then carefully open one. Spews out the top almost like someone shook it up a little. Someone at Griffin Claw is fucking up and I'm no longer recommending Gateway.

by **The Pantry** Tue Jan 17, 2017 7:04 pm

My corner store got 7 cases of Hopslam (in cans again this year). Got a 6 tonight. Hope to get another 6 tomorrow night when the owner is there.

Stuff is room temp. Gonna let one chill in the freezer for 20 minutes before cracking it.

by **tGreenWay** Tue Jan 17, 2017 7:07 pm

The Pantry wrote:My corner store got 7 cases of Hopslam (in cans again this year). Got a 6 tonight. Hope to get another 6 tomorrow night when the owner is there.

Stuff is room temp. Gonna let one chill in the freezer for 20 minutes before cracking it.

Been in GR for a couple of weeks now. I checked the EL Meijer a couple of days ago, to no avail.

by **The Pantry** Tue Jan 17, 2017 7:13 pm

tGreenWay wrote:
The Pantry wrote:My corner store got 7 cases of Hopslam (in cans again this year). Got a 6 tonight. Hope to get another 6 tomorrow night when the owner is there.

Stuff is room temp. Gonna let one chill in the freezer for 20 minutes before cracking it.

Been in GR for a couple of weeks now. I checked the EL Meijer a couple of days ago, to no avail.

Went to Holiday Market in RO Saturday to look for it. Their beer/wine/liquor guy told me they got an entire pallet last Wednesday and it sold out in 2 hours. Said they won't be getting anymore. Said he checked Meijer and Kroger locations around here and it's all gone.

by **tGreenWay** Tue Jan 17, 2017 7:18 pm

The Pantry wrote:
tGreenWay wrote:

Been in GR for a couple of weeks now. I checked the EL Meijer a couple of days ago, to no avail.
Went to Holiday Market in RO Saturday to look for it. Their beer/wine/liquor guy told me they got an entire pallet last Wednesday and it sold out in 2 hours. Said they won't be getting anymore. Said he checked Meijer and Kroger locations around here and it's all gone.

The last couple of years, I've had success finding it at Meijer in tbe middle of the day during the week. I'm going to try again tomorrow.

by MattyFresh Fri Mar 24, 2017 11:44 am

http://www.freep.com/story/entertainment/2017/03/24/perrin-no-rules-releases-saturday/99454204/

No Rules Vietnamese porter by Perrin Brewing Co. is an imperial porter that releases tmrw

by **MiamiSpartan** Fri Mar 24, 2017 1:02 pm

MattyFresh wrote:http://www.freep.com/story/entertainment/2017/03/24/perrin-no-rules-releases-saturday/99454204/

No Rules Vietnamese porter by Perrin Brewing Co. is an imperial porter that releases tmrw

Did an RCMB/Swiller come up with that name?

by **GRR Spartan** Fri Mar 24, 2017 1:20 pm

As serious as this place can be:

Is there a definition for a "craft brewer"
Not long ago it was easier to define but outfits like ABinBEV and SB Miller are buying up smaller independents. SamAdams has national distribution with its major bottling in Cincinnati. New Belgium has bottling in CO and NC.

by **DWags** Fri Mar 24, 2017 1:30 pm

craft me a cold Bud in a can. I'm good.

by **Robert J Sakimano** Fri Mar 24, 2017 1:35 pm

DWags wrote:craft me a cold Bud in a can. I'm good.

swung by Oades yesterday for some Old Style's.. little bit of Jack Daniels with some tunes cranked.. then parent/teacher conferences.

by CheesySpartan Fri Mar 24, 2017 1:49 pm

Robert J Sakimano wrote:
DWags wrote:craft me a cold Bud in a can. I'm good.

swung by Oades yesterday for some Old Style's.. little bit of Jack Daniels with some tunes cranked.. then parent/teacher conferences.

You went to PT with a little buzz? You're a fuckin rebel Bob! Craft beer - Page 5 55953254

by CheesySpartan Fri Mar 24, 2017 1:54 pm

GRR Spartan wrote:As serious as this place can be:

Is there a definition for a "craft brewer"
Not long ago it was easier to define but outfits like ABinBEV and SB Miller are buying up smaller independents. SamAdams has national distribution with its major bottling in Cincinnati. New Belgium has bottling in CO and NC.

It has something to do with how many barrels are produced each year. Like "small batch" for hard liquor. Wisconsin has hundreds of craft brewers that are all independent. If owned by a conglomerate I would say that brewer is no longer craft.

by **Robert J Sakimano** Fri Mar 24, 2017 1:57 pm

CheesySpartan wrote:
Robert J Sakimano wrote:

swung by Oades yesterday for some Old Style's.. little bit of Jack Daniels with some tunes cranked.. then parent/teacher conferences.

You went to PT with a little buzz? You're a fuckin rebel Bob!

it's about the only way I can get through it.

by **Robert J Sakimano** Fri Mar 24, 2017 1:58 pm

DWags wrote:craft me a cold Bud in a can. I'm good.

$2.00 cans of Budweiser at The Unicorn in Old Town.. Craft beer - Page 5 969504605

by MattyFresh Fri Mar 24, 2017 3:45 pm

DWags wrote:craft me a cold Bud in a can. I'm good.

a well crafted brew

by **I.B. Fine** Fri Mar 24, 2017 4:29 pm

CheesySpartan wrote:
GRR Spartan wrote:As serious as this place can be:

Is there a definition for a "craft brewer"
Not long ago it was easier to define but outfits like ABinBEV and SB Miller are buying up smaller independents. SamAdams has national distribution with its major bottling in Cincinnati. New Belgium has bottling in CO and NC.

It has something to do with how many barrels are produced each year. Like "small batch" for hard liquor. Wisconsin has hundreds of craft brewers that are all independent. If owned by a conglomerate I would say that brewer is no longer craft.

You're correct, their is an annual barrel production limit set by the Craft Brewers Assoc. It is about 5 barrels more than Sam Adams makes in a year, and that's not a coincidence.

by **The Pantry** Fri Mar 24, 2017 6:44 pm

Scored a couple bottles of 2017 KBS this evening Craft beer - Page 5 969504605

by **tGreenWay** Fri Mar 24, 2017 6:51 pm

I'm waiting for Kraft to come out with a beer. That would be a real Kraft beer.

by **tGreenWay** Fri Mar 24, 2017 6:53 pm

I personally don't GAS, but I think the new batch of Oberon makes its debut on Monday. Not that it matters much anymore, given that it's available for most of the year.

by **The Pantry** Fri Mar 24, 2017 7:08 pm

tGreenWay wrote:I personally don't GAS, but I think the new batch of Oberon makes its debut on Monday. Not that it matters much anymore, given that it's available for most of the year.

One of the few Bells varieties I never cared for. Way overhyped.

by **tGreenWay** Fri Mar 24, 2017 7:13 pm

The Pantry wrote:
tGreenWay wrote:I personally don't GAS, but I think the new batch of Oberon makes its debut on Monday. Not that it matters much anymore, given that it's available for most of the year.
One of the few Bells varieties I never cared for. Way overhyped.

Bingo. Plus, if people say it tastes best with an orange, you're brewing it wrong. See also: Blue Moon.

by **Jake from State Farm** Fri Mar 24, 2017 8:55 pm

The Pantry wrote:Scored a couple bottles of 2017 KBS this evening

I ended up with two four packs. Stopped at a store on the way home the other day and they had 4 pack sitting on the counter so I grabbed it. Went to Kroger later that same day and they had six or seven four packs sitting in the cooler so I grabbed another one.

by **The Pantry** Fri Mar 24, 2017 9:15 pm

Jake from State Farm wrote:
The Pantry wrote:Scored a couple bottles of 2017 KBS this evening

I ended up with two four packs. Stopped at a store on the way home the other day and they had 4 pack sitting on the counter so I grabbed it. Went to Kroger later that same day and they had six or seven four packs sitting in the cooler so I grabbed another one.

What did you pay for the 4-packs? Places near me only sell it by the bottle.

by AnomanderRake Sat Mar 25, 2017 3:55 pm

I am weird and don't understand the big deal about KBS.

The Canadian maple stout Founder's makes is just as good if not better IMO. I guess I just don't really love dark beers that much and prefer pale ales and the like.

by **Jake from State Farm** Sat Mar 25, 2017 6:14 pm

The Pantry wrote:
Jake from State Farm wrote:

I ended up with two four packs. Stopped at a store on the way home the other day and they had 4 pack sitting on the counter so I grabbed it. Went to Kroger later that same day and they had six or seven four packs sitting in the cooler so I grabbed another one.
What did you pay for the 4-packs? Places near me only sell it by the bottle.

The first store was $28, Kroger was $24.

by **y2kMgrad** Sat Mar 25, 2017 7:35 pm

All out of Hopslam and KBS, just cracked open a Two-Hearted for the first time in several weeks. I almost forgot how delicious this beer is. Craft beer - Page 5 2267303065

by **y2kMgrad** Thu Jun 01, 2017 9:49 pm

Currently drinking a Dogfish Head 90 minute IPA. This beer is fantastic.

by **tGreenWay** Thu Jun 01, 2017 10:06 pm

y2kMgrad wrote:Currently drinking a Dogfish Head 90 minute IPA. This beer is fantastic.

Pretty much everything they brew is fantastic. Easily my favorite overall.

by **steveschneider** Thu Jun 01, 2017 11:03 pm

Have had to switch to Miller Lite. My metabolism has slowed down and the craft beers are too filling.

by **tGreenWay** Thu Jun 01, 2017 11:38 pm

steveschneider wrote:Have had to switch to Miller Lite. My metabolism has slowed down and the craft beers are too filling.

I actually don't drink much beer, so I'm able to enjoy a bottle here and there without seeing an impact on my weight. Yeah, they're filling, which is why I usually only drink the one on nights I'm thirsty for a brew. Parties are another story and I'll reach for something lighter, like a Two-Hearted or Sam Adams.

by Guest Tue Jul 04, 2017 2:09 pm

Former MSU football player is in the Michigan craft beer game — and winning

DEXTER, MI -- Surrounded by wooden oak barrels, plastic hoses and a lingering hint of wet-basement staleness, Tony Grant is giddy.

Making beer – especially the sour variety – is an exact science, and the former Michigan State football player is talking about fermentation, bacteria and natural carbonation.

“We just let Mother Nature do her thing. We don’t fake the funk,” said Grant, standing inside a 25,000-square foot warehouse at the Northern United Brewing Company building in southeast Dexter. “Sour beers the next ‘big thing.’”

Northern United is the company that produces brands like North Peak, Nomad, Civilized, Grizzly Peak and Jolly Pumpkin Artisan Ales. Grant is the CEO.

And he loves to talk about craft beer. He has an engineering background, and it doesn’t take much prompting to release the nerd inside.

"He will take people for tours and talk about the tanks, equipment and history behind it all,” said Angela Grant, Tony’s wife of nearly seven years. “When I go with him, I blank 10 minutes in and am bored. He is so fascinated by it. It blows my mind how much he learned about it.”

And in just a few years. Tony Grant left a job as a director of Owens Corning behind in 2012 to join six partners in the micro-brew business.

by **Tim Wakefield** Tue Jul 04, 2017 8:29 pm

Diabolical IPA from North Peak is a tasty brew

by **tGreenWay** Tue Jul 04, 2017 10:31 pm

Tim Wakefield wrote:Diabolical IPA from North Peak is a tasty brew

They have a pretty impressive lineup overall.

by **The Pantry** Tue Jul 25, 2017 6:03 pm

Anyone ever try gluten-free beer? Going to look for some of these

17 Gluten-Free Beers That Actually Taste Good

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