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Ringingears · « **Reply #10 on:** December 24, 2014, 12:18:54 PM »

Well CEE TEE, now I have go to the mini-meet. Wife has told me I have to go. How lucky I'm I? Yes, very good time to be a beer drinker in NorCal. We will be listening to some music?

keanex · « **Reply #11 on:** December 24, 2014, 02:30:47 PM »

Quote from: CEE TEE on December 24, 2014, 11:50:14 AM

No Troegs that I have seen around California so far, I hand-carried mine from PA this year...brought back the Cultivator (Helles Bock). Had a "candy corn/grapefruit" thing going on that I just really dug. The Troegenator was probably better for most people, it was just great off-tap (a double bock).

Hafta say that Avery Brewing Dictator's Series "Maharaja" is on my great list (do need to try Czar, Anax- & those other two look interesting too). An easier find and also enjoyable is Ninkasi Brewing Co. "Tricerahops".

Troegenator and Majaraja are two of my all-time favorites! I drink a Troegenator a week!

CCS · « **Reply #12 on:** March 03, 2015, 04:23:08 AM »

Living in Washington state, I'm pretty partial to breweries from WA to CA. In particular, Ninkasi and Stone breweries are great picks, in my opinion.

Ninkasi, at the moment, is my favourite brewery. Its IPAs are fantastic, but the real winner is an oatmeal stout called "Oatis". It presents a very dark flavor profile, reminiscent of, though not quite similar to, a quality dark roast coffee. Its balance is lightened a bit by a stronger hops presence than I detect in many stouts and it is undoubtedly one of the smoothest drinks I've come across.

I also agree with CEE TEE, that Tricerahops, is a pretty good double IPA. I haven't had the opportunity to try some of the best IPAs out east while at university, so I can't compare it directly to any east coast brews, but I've never been disappointed by either of Ninkasi's IPAs when looking for a brighter drink.

Ringingears · « **Reply #13 on:** March 03, 2015, 04:32:38 AM »

Has anyone tried the Stone "Sell Buy __ __ __" beer the empty lines are dates, the current on is a date in March. Great fresh hop flavors, but not bitter. Has a lot of the characteristics of Pliny the Elder". Nice job!

CCS · « **Reply #14 on:** March 03, 2015, 04:45:16 AM »

Quote from: Ringingears on March 03, 2015, 04:32:38 AM

Has anyone tried the Stone "Sell Buy __ __ __" beer the empty lines are dates, the current on is a date in March. Great fresh hop flavors, but not bitter. Has a lot of the characteristics of Pliny the Elder". Nice job!

It's too bad I'm not back home right now. Beer from the west coast rarely makes its way out here to NY. Hopefully there'll be a "Sell Buy" variety of Stone in grocery stores that I can sample from when I get back home this summer.

Ringingears · « **Reply #15 on:** March 03, 2015, 08:16:32 AM »

A new one seems to coming out more often. They used to only make it 3 times a year I was told my the wine/beer manager at a local store. The big guys don't seem to carry it. I discovered it at a locally owned market. If you are ever in the Sacramento area PM me and I'll let you know if they have any in their stores.

CEE TEE · « **Reply #16 on:** March 03, 2015, 08:57:44 AM »

^I've seen the "Sell By XXXX" Stone offering at local Costco. And I have a place nearby if somebody local PMs me. I do keep trying them, but I am not the biggest Stone fan except for the early Vertical Epic releases. I think I still just hanker for that early Vertical Epic creativity. I do thank them for helping blaze the way to big modern IPA releases much the way that Ballast Point Sculpin IPA also contributed to the segment but doesn't shine as much as some of today's offerings (to my taste).

CCS: I will try that Ninkasi Oatis! Thanks for the reco.

I dig stouts and porters for big and a departure from the IPAs. I'm also a big sour/Flemish ale and Belgian guy.

keanex: As for CCS and Troegs/Avery...cool! Not just me. I'll be visiting Avery and Oskar Blues late March. Will report back after visiting two of my favorite breweries.

It is such a great time for brews. Helped me let go of scotches and wines as I have become more of a family guy...somehow more acceptable but also more fattening (unfortunately). Something that I had and liked recently was the Drake's Jolly Rodger Imperial Coffee Stout. Apropos. But it was out of the pub's fridge and I'd like to try it again closer to cellar temp. Maybe 60-65 degrees F? I also tasted through Dogfish Head again (including 120 Minute IPA off draft) and I am really not a fan except for what I consider a "crowd-pleasing" Chateau Jiahu which is not a beer, and I have had in bottles.

CCS · « **Reply #17 on:** March 03, 2015, 03:13:17 PM »

Quote from: CEE TEE on March 03, 2015, 08:57:44 AM

^I've seen the "Sell By XXXX" Stone offering at local Costco. And I have a place nearby if somebody local PMs me. I do keep trying them, but I am not the biggest Stone fan except for the early Vertical Epic releases. I think I still just hanker for that early Vertical Epic creativity. I do thank them for helping blaze the way to big modern IPA releases much the way that Ballast Point Sculpin IPA also contributed to the segment but doesn't shine as much as some of today's offerings (to my taste).

CCS: I will try that Ninkasi Oatis! Thanks for the reco. I dig stouts and porters for big and a departure from the IPAs. I'm also a big sour/Flemish ale and Belgian guy.

keanex: As for CCS and Troegs/Avery...cool! Not just me. I'll be visiting Avery and Oskar Blues late March. Will report back after visiting two of my favorite breweries.

It is such a great time for brews. Helped me let go of scotches and wines as I have become more of a family guy...somehow more acceptable but also more fattening (unfortunately). Something that I had and liked recently was the Drake's Jolly Rodger Imperial Coffee Stout. Apropos. But it was out of the pub's fridge and I'd like to try it again closer to cellar temp. Maybe 60-65 degrees F? I also tasted through Dogfish Head again (including 120 Minute IPA off draft) and I am really not a fan except for what I consider a "crowd-pleasing" Chateau Jiahu which is not a beer, and I have had in bottles.

Maybe try it around 50+ degrees first and see if you'd prefer it warmer than that. You don't want to drink stouts at very cold temperatures, but I don't enjoy them when they get too warm, either. I think high 40s to low 50s is usually a good place to start, and if you prefer them a touch warmer than that, you can let the room bring it up a touch before opening/pouring.

No_One411 · « **Reply #18 on:** March 03, 2015, 05:58:04 PM »

I never got to try Three Floyd's Dark Lord when I was in school in the Midwest.

http://darklordday.com/

Supposed to be one of the best beers you can buy.

CEE TEE · « **Reply #19 on:** March 04, 2015, 01:18:43 AM »

Great recos, thanks! Hey I had a Stone Drink By 12/24/14 lying around and it is better than I remember when I had it fresher. So maybe I do like this one...the bitterness is a bit separate and not as integrated between the sweet/citrusy entrance and the hoppy finish. What the Pliny does better is a bit rounder/bigger pine-herbal entrance with more elegant/integrated hop finish, IMO. The Stone "Drink By" is a bit brighter acid up-front and bit more bitter on the finish. One of my favorite Stone beers though!

Edit: 12/26, just threw the bottle out.

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