Re: Craft beer

by **Other Teams Pursuing That** 2017-10-20, 13:10

The Pantry wrote:
InTenSity wrote:Not sure how it is with beers, but Arrogant Bastard is already the name of a beer. Been around for quite a while as well.
Founders makes a beer called Dirty Bastard. Never tried it.

Dirty bastard is solid.

by **Tim Wakefield** 2017-10-20, 16:49

Excited to try M43 at Old Nation. Heading there soon

by **Tim Wakefield** 2017-10-20, 16:57

9/10 great beer

by **The Pantry** 2017-10-20, 18:37

Scored another case of Backwoods this evening for $90. Store owner made me swear to not tell any of his employees.

by **y2kMgrad** 2017-10-20, 21:13

Tim Wakefield wrote:

9/10 great beer

I want that.

by **y2kMgrad** 2017-10-20, 21:14

The Pantry wrote:Scored another case of Backwoods this evening for $90. Store owner made me swear to not tell any of his employees.

You have 2 cases of Backwoods Bastard now? Nice. drunken

by **The Pantry** 2017-10-20, 21:48

y2kMgrad wrote:
The Pantry wrote:Scored another case of Backwoods this evening for $90. Store owner made me swear to not tell any of his employees.

You have 2 cases of Backwoods Bastard now? Nice.

Told a few co-workers about the stuff this week. I'm not selfish. Didn't unload the case I got last night from my vehicle so gave a bottle each to our head IT guy , one of our best project managers, and the president of the company when we were all outside the building late this afternoon enjoying the beautiful day and talking shop. Advised them to chill Backwoods to 45-50° before consumption.

by Guest 2017-10-20, 22:00

Back in '77 when I was sitting under the stars hosing a Craft beer - Page 7 Beer_735

and taking a draw off Craft beer - Page 7 Kessler

I would have never guessed that Beer and Whisky would go the way of wine. Nothing really wrong with it just kinda outside the realm of thought then.

by **The Pantry** 2017-10-27, 20:15

A Chinese investment group bought our company a few weeks ago. We were told nothing would change. So far has proved true. Had impromptu late afternoon parties in the executive conference room before and had another today.

Our sales manager is not my type but could be considered hot. She usually orchestrates the last minute parties and bought a wide assortment of beers for today's shindig. Had my first M-43. Been looking for it for months after hearing the hype.

Taste and smell are not bad. Looks the way I'd picture Rouge River water poured in a glass with a little club soda.

by **y2kMgrad** 2017-11-05, 21:06

Finally picked up some M-43 at D&W tonight. They had it for $15.99 for a 4 pack of cans. I don't know if that's a good price or not (probably not knowing D&W) but it is different than anything I've ever had and very tasty. Almost has a citrusy aftertaste which is fitting because it's color resembles pineapple juice. 5/5 would drink again.

by **The Pantry** 2017-11-05, 21:36

y2kMgrad wrote:Finally picked up some M-43 at D&W tonight. They had it for $15.99 for a 4 pack of cans. I don't know if that's a good price or not (probably not knowing D&W) but it is different than anything I've ever had and very tasty. Almost has a citrusy aftertaste which is fitting because it's color resembles pineapple juice. 5/5 would drink again.

Ended up finding M-43 at a local store day after the company party. Think it was $12.99 for the 4 pack.

Hit one place yesterday and was surprised they still had Backwoods Bastard, both in 4-packs and the big bottles. Bought some more.

Have heard Short's 5000 triple IPA is out. Going to try to find some tomorrow.

by Cool Runnings 2017-11-06, 07:43

Picked up some Mikkeller Vanilla Shake. Definitely lived up to expectations. Their cans have great art design too.

by Cool Runnings 2017-11-06, 09:07

Anyone hitting up FOBAB this weekend? I'm heading down Friday.
http://fobab.com/

by **The Pantry** 2017-11-09, 18:21

Picked up a Short's 12-pack of 6 different beers just to try the 5000 triple ale. Stuff is smooth but has a kick to it at 14.6 ABV

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by **Robert J Sakimano** 2017-11-17, 08:37

looks like me and some buddies are heading to the Founder's Breakfast this weekend.. Craft beer - Page 7 969504605

by **Robert J Sakimano** 2017-11-19, 16:41

Solid time at the Founders breakfast for the 2nd year in a row.

Had a Breakfast Stout, then the Black Rye. They also tapped one keg of CBS. Was quite tasty.

(wasn't Hamm's but it was pretty good).

by **Jake from State Farm** 2017-11-19, 17:50

Picked up one Dogfish Head 120 yesterday. Still trying to decide whether to age it or drink it.

by **tGreenWay** 2017-11-19, 17:54

Jake from State Farm wrote:Picked up one Dogfish Head 120 yesterday. Still trying to decide whether to age it or drink it.

What's the maximum amount of time for aging that beer?

by **Jake from State Farm** 2017-11-19, 18:20

tGreenWay wrote:
Jake from State Farm wrote:Picked up one Dogfish Head 120 yesterday. Still trying to decide whether to age it or drink it.

What's the maximum amount of time for aging that beer?

The label says you can age it for a decade or so.

by **tGreenWay** 2017-11-19, 18:25

Jake from State Farm wrote:
tGreenWay wrote:

Good to know. Mrs. GW found a four pack she bought and forgot to give me... from about three years ago.

What's the maximum amount of time for aging that beer?

The label says you can age it for a decade or so.

by Guest 2017-11-19, 19:02

tGreenWay wrote:
Jake from State Farm wrote:
The label says you can age it for a decade or so.
Good to know. Mrs. GW found a four pack she bought and forgot to give me... from about three years ago.

Auction it.

by **tGreenWay** 2017-11-19, 19:09

LooseGoose wrote:
tGreenWay wrote:
Good to know. Mrs. GW found a four pack she bought and forgot to give me... from about three years ago.

Auction it.

I'd let it go for a ~~Hindu~~ hundy. Autocorrect. Craft beer - Page 7 502811600

by **The Pantry** 2017-11-19, 19:52

Robert J Sakimano wrote:Solid time at the Founders breakfast for the 2nd year in a row.

Had a Breakfast Stout, then the Black Rye. They also tapped one keg of CBS. Was quite tasty.

(wasn't Hamm's but it was pretty good).

Guy at my corner store said CBS was coming out soon. Looking forward to trying it.

by **Robert J Sakimano** 2017-11-19, 19:59

The Pantry wrote:
Robert J Sakimano wrote:Solid time at the Founders breakfast for the 2nd year in a row.

Had a Breakfast Stout, then the Black Rye. They also tapped one keg of CBS. Was quite tasty.

(wasn't Hamm's but it was pretty good).
Guy at my corner store said CBS was coming out soon. Looking forward to trying it.

yeah, we got one glass and all sort of shared it. It was pretty tasty.

We sat outside and the band started playing "Oh, Canada" when they announced they were tapping one keg of it.

by **tGreenWay** 2017-11-19, 20:19

Robert J Sakimano wrote:
The Pantry wrote:Guy at my corner store said CBS was coming out soon. Looking forward to trying it.
yeah, we got one glass and all sort of shared it. It was pretty tasty.

We sat outside and the band started playing "Oh, Canada" when they announced they were tapping one keg of it.

You shared one glass with a bunch of strangers? Enjoy your ~~mono~~ meningitis.

by **InTenSity** 2017-11-19, 20:36

LooseGoose wrote:
tGreenWay wrote:
Good to know. Mrs. GW found a four pack she bought and forgot to give me... from about three years ago.

Auction it.

You have a 4 pack of 120 that's 3 years old? It ages very well.

by **Robert J Sakimano** 2017-11-20, 06:10

tGreenWay wrote:
Robert J Sakimano wrote:yeah, we got one glass and all sort of shared it. It was pretty tasty.

We sat outside and the band started playing "Oh, Canada" when they announced they were tapping one keg of it.

You shared one glass with a bunch of strangers? Enjoy your ~~mono~~ meningitis.

just because they're a little strange doesn't mean they were strangers.

by **The Pantry** 2017-12-01, 19:26

Corner store just got this so picked up a 6.

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Way better than their Java Stout, which I think is awful. Not as good as Kalamazoo Stout.

by **tGreenWay** 2017-12-01, 20:16

The Pantry wrote:Corner store just got this so picked up a 6.

Way better than their Java Stout, which I think is awful. Not as good as Kalamazoo Stout.

This is why I'll never achieve total craft beer snob status (not at all implying that you are): I can't make the connection between beer and coffee, or beer and chocolate, or raspberry, or vanilla, etc. Pairing with bourbon was easy to like, because what red-blooded American yute hasn't done boilermakers?

by **The Pantry** 2017-12-01, 21:09

tGreenWay wrote:This is why I'll never achieve total craft beer snob status (not at all implying that you are): I can't make the connection between beer and coffee, or beer and chocolate, or raspberry, or vanilla, etc. Pairing with bourbon was easy to like, because what red-blooded American yute hasn't done boilermakers?

Some are tasty if the brew doesn't go overboard. For instance, Young's Double Chocolate Stout is pretty good but about my limit for added flavor. Bell's makes a cherry stout. Never tried it. It might actually be good but fruity beers don't appeal to me. Coffee, chocolate, and even vanilla make some weird sense in stouts. Porters too, but they are too sweet for me.

by **y2kMgrad** 2017-12-02, 21:35

Robert J Sakimano wrote:Solid time at the Founders breakfast for the 2nd year in a row.

Had a Breakfast Stout, then the Black Rye. They also tapped one keg of CBS. Was quite tasty.

(wasn't Hamm's but it was pretty good).

How much were they charging for a pint of CBS? Apparently they're getting it at Meijer this week but asking $25 for one of those big bottles. I'm not paying that, but I'd get it on draft if it's cheaper and I can find it. Maybe I'll just go to Founders this week for lunch or something.

by **y2kMgrad** 2017-12-02, 21:37

The Pantry wrote:
tGreenWay wrote:This is why I'll never achieve total craft beer snob status (not at all implying that you are): I can't make the connection between beer and coffee, or beer and chocolate, or raspberry, or vanilla, etc. Pairing with bourbon was easy to like, because what red-blooded American yute hasn't done boilermakers?
Some are tasty if the brew doesn't go overboard. For instance, Young's Double Chocolate Stout is pretty good but about my limit for added flavor. Bell's makes a cherry stout. Never tried it. It might actually be good but fruity beers don't appeal to me. Coffee, chocolate, and even vanilla make some weird sense in stouts. Porters too, but they are too sweet for me.

Founders Breakfast Stout is pretty delicious if you haven't tried that yet.

by Guest 2018-02-04, 11:10

by **I.B. Fine** 2018-02-04, 15:31

LooseGoose wrote:

by **The Pantry** 2018-02-16, 18:15

Trying one of these right now.

meh. maybe it would be better with some music

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by **The Pantry** 2018-02-25, 12:40

Saw Blatz at the store a little while ago. Asked the shop owner about it. Said he's had it for months. Guess I just never noticed. Would have bought some for the nostalgia but it only came in 12 packs...didn't want that much nostalgia.

by Guest 2018-02-25, 12:47

The Pantry wrote:Saw Blatz at the store a little while ago. Asked the shop owner about it. Said he's had it for months. Guess I just never noticed. Would have bought some for the nostalgia but it only came in 12 packs...didn't want that much nostalgia.

Or as we used to call it....Splatz. Had a friend that his Dad only drank Blatz so we heisted lots of it over the years.

by **The Pantry** 2018-03-12, 19:07

Picked up a couple bottles of 2018 KBS at the corner store little while ago. Owner keeps it behind the counter so it was room temp. Have a bottle chilling in the freezer that I'm about to crack.

While there asked him when he was getting CBS. Looked at me quizzically and said he had it a few months ago and sold me some. Told him he didn't. Have been wanting to try CBS but never have. Put a guilt trip on him that I will reinforce tomorrow in hope of getting a couple more bottles of KBS.

by **Robert J Sakimano** 2018-03-13, 12:30

The Pantry wrote:Saw Blatz at the store a little while ago. Asked the shop owner about it. Said he's had it for months. Guess I just never noticed. Would have bought some for the nostalgia but it only came in 12 packs...didn't want that much nostalgia.

Oades carries Blatz, I believe - though I always pick up Old Styles when I'm there.

Stella's in Grand Rapids carries cans of Blatz - if you only want a single can of nostalgia and happen to be in GR.

by **DWags** 2018-03-23, 11:01

Not going to read through all of this, but has anyone ever been to the 7 monks tap room in GR?

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