Red Mosquito

doug rr wrote:just back from the pub where they just tapped a keg of Russian River Blind Pig IPA....I had 3 pints...

Ive had this. I enjoyed it almost as much as Pliny.

@SkitchP wrote:

doug rr wrote:just back from the pub where they just tapped a keg of Russian River Blind Pig IPA....I had 3 pints...

Ive had this. I enjoyed it almost as much as Pliny.

it's a great beer for sure, I'm heading back soon to get a few more pints before the keg blows

I had 5 Hopslams last night.

@SkitchP wrote:I had 5 Hopslams last night.

Seriously, one of the best beers I've ever had. The only thing holding it back is the crazy price. What is it in your neck of the woods?

When I got some last year at a Whole Foods in DC, it was like $23 for a sixer. I loved it n'all, but that is a bit steep for 6 brews.

darth_vedder wrote:

@SkitchP wrote:I had 5 Hopslams last night.

Seriously, one of the best beers I've ever had. The only thing holding it back is the crazy price. What is it in your neck of the woods?

When I got some last year at a Whole Foods in DC, it was like $23 for a sixer. I loved it n'all, but that is a bit steep for 6 brews.

I think I paid $16 a six pack, but that was in large part because they gave me a full case discount, and also it's the store I always go to, so they cut some off the retail for me.

darth_vedder wrote:

@SkitchP wrote:I had 5 Hopslams last night.

Seriously, one of the best beers I've ever had. The only thing holding it back is the crazy price. What is it in your neck of the woods?

When I got some last year at a Whole Foods in DC, it was like $23 for a sixer. I loved it n'all, but that is a bit steep for 6 brews.

Bourbon County Stout was $26 for a four pack if I remember correctly. Had two fairly quickly but will save the others for at least a year or so.

For those freshness seekers: https://sites.google.com/site/freshbeer ... -breweries

Palo Santo Marron and Sam Smith's Yorkshire Stingo are the two most expensive beers I think I've bought. $20 for a six pack and $12 for a pint bottle, respectively.

Orpheus wrote:Palo Santo Marron and Sam Smith's Yorkshire Stingo are the two most expensive beers I think I've bought. $20 for a six pack and $12 for a pint bottle, respectively.

you found a six pack of Palo Santo Marron? Wow, I've only ever seen 4 packs.

I remember both being quite good. Hopefully they are worth it.

spike wrote:i had a couple of miller lites last night for the first time in awhile and really enjoyed them.

Blargh, I meant four pack.

Orpheus wrote:Blargh, I meant four pack.

No worries, I was getting excited.

Celebrating that my last beer shipment got there without any difficulty I stopped by the packy:

Sierra Nevada Bigfoot Ale (4-banger)
Goose Island Big John
Southern Tier Choklat
Stone Old Guardian

Had a Lenny's RIPA with dinner and man is that stuff really great. Having it essentially out of the cask, which was actually the R.R.I.P.A. (Rye on Rye) in Saratoga is tops but it really is a great brew.

where you from, oasisfan?

cutuphalfdead wrote:where you from, oasisfan?

Oh I see that isn't under our avatar any longer. Live in Branford, CT... look for New Haven and I'm right there.

Guys, I have to say, this may rival this year's Hopslam. The maple syrup infusion is similar to Hopslam's honey.

I almost grabbed the 75 Minute, is the maple syrup really up front or more of an accent?

Chris_H_2 wrote:Guys, I have to say, this may rival this year's Hopslam. The maple syrup infusion is similar to Hopslam's honey.

I HAD THIS LAST NIGHT

oasisfan35 wrote:Celebrating that my last beer shipment got there without any difficulty I stopped by the packy:

Sierra Nevada Bigfoot Ale (4-banger)
Goose Island Big John
Southern Tier Choklat
Stone Old Guardian

Had a Lenny's RIPA with dinner and man is that stuff really great. Having it essentially out of the cask, which was actually the R.R.I.P.A. (Rye on Rye) in Saratoga is tops but it really is a great brew.

Told you guys that is badass!

Chris_H_2 wrote:Guys, I have to say, this may rival this year's Hopslam. The maple syrup infusion is similar to Hopslam's honey.

It is good, but rivaling Hopslam? Eh. Nah.

had one of these last night and didnt like it at all