ChuckMejia
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Stone's Homefront IPA ... Wish I could share this with you brothers! It's amazing and very very hoppy! If you can find it I definitely recommend it. Once I get bottles .... Bombs incoming!
Beer O da day!
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I haven't been back to DC in a few years. Can anybody out there tell me if The Old Dominion Brewing is still making their Oak Barrel Stout? I can't wait to have some of that with a good maduro.
ChuckMejia
The General
What a beautiful day in Oceanside today! Smoke will have to wait till later!
I would like to ask for some advice, or more of a pointing in the right direction type of thing, without being smacked around and laughed at too much. I would like to venture into the craft beer/IPAs, but have no clue where to begin. My main beer for years has been Bud Light (I know, I know). I also enjoy Tecate, Dos XX Lager, and Corona when making michiladas or as they come. I've tried to venture out on my own with very little success. I do like the Shock Top Raspberry Wheat and Lemon Shandy (this one more than the raspberry). I have purchased and tried Dog Fish Head 90 minute Imperial, Ballast Point Sculpin, and Tangerine Wheat beer. I didn't care for the DFH or IB at all and the TW was just ok (wouldn't purchase again at this point). Can someone please point me in the right direction of what you think that I might enjoy? I have a BevMo and the base liquor store close by, and they both have pretty decent selections. I've also noticed pretty decent selections at Trader Joes and Sprouts. If anyone would like the remaining 5 bottles of the DFH, IB, or TW, pm me your addy and I'll get them to you. @FullyArmedFISD was gracious enough to send me some Not Your Fathers Root Beer that I'm saving for the moment, so that will be my next venture. Thanks in advance!
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Craft beer is going to have a ton of flavor compared to the ones you've listed that you like. Those are all decent beers that I'll drink when the section isn't there but not what I'd choose if I had the option of others. Have you ever had any IPA that you enjoyed? I've never had the three you bought to try so I can't say about those specifically but I've tried tons of craft beers on my gf and she doesn't like any of them. I haven't given up but I'm not sure what to try next... @acc05R1
All day ipa by founders if you can get it.
The Sculpin is personally one of my favorite IPAs and the 90 min is also pretty decent. Super hoppy and overly bitter beers are my favorite though and those two beers are super hoppy and not what you would call "balanced". If you can find Bells Two Hearted, that is what I call a "gateway IPA" it is hoppy enough to be an IPA but has enough malt sweetness to balance it out. It took me a while to get into IPA but I can't get enough now. Instead of IPA it may work better for you to try stouts or porters. Founders Porter is world class and also an excellent beer to pair with cigars. If you prefer sweet drinks, a Scotch Ale like Oskar Blues Old Chub is another great beer to try. Left Hand Brewings Nitro Milk Stout is another great beer that is easy to put away. Feel free to ask any questions brother. I'm easily reached on pm too.
Living the high life here today. Plan on doing not a damn thing today. First and only day off without any plans this month.
Plus wife n kid are gone.
Had some rum in my coffee, lit a cigar at 9am, bout wrapping up that cigar and cracking a dogrocket beer sitting in my recliner on the deck, shooting my 22 at my steel targets and listening to standup comedy
Its already a good day. Might ride my sons go kart through the woods later.
Plus wife n kid are gone.
Had some rum in my coffee, lit a cigar at 9am, bout wrapping up that cigar and cracking a dogrocket beer sitting in my recliner on the deck, shooting my 22 at my steel targets and listening to standup comedy
Its already a good day. Might ride my sons go kart through the woods later.
Mmmmmm two Hearted another favorite of mine!
Dogfish Head Palo Santo Marron.
Awesome! Glad u like it!Going with this one first
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Edit. Not bad at all. I can drink this! My wife on the other hand, didn't care for it. But, i bought it for me anyways. Thanks for the recommendation
I've almost finished the first one, and am actually glad that they only had them in a 6 pack
Next up will be the Old Chub!
Glad you are finding things you like brother! Don't sweat if you can't get into IPA. Too many good beers out there to worry about it. For a good pool beer pick up Bells Oberon. That is a great summer beerGoing with this one first
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Edit. Not bad at all. I can drink this! My wife on the other hand, didn't care for it. But, i bought it for me anyways. Thanks for the recommendation
I'm enjoying it with this awesome smoke that you gifted me brother! Which FDV is this? I may have to order a box.
@acc05R1 that's one of my fav sticks! Love them!
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Thanks for yet another recommendation. May have to bust out the briar after dinner. I got some new baccy from Boswell's (the sampler #2 with the Englishes).