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Favorite Beer?
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With the winter weather I've been drinking lots of stouts and porters and other darker ales, they're all good really. I just drank a six pack of breckinridge oatmeal stout, perfect for the 14 degrees outside.
Oh and throw in the occasional 40, OE or Mickeys...yes, seriously.
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This all really depends on the season, but:
- Dogfish head 90 min IPA. It really is, by any standard, one of the greatest beers you can get in the US. Bar none.
- Chimay, blue label.
- Bridgeport IPA (God, I miss this beer)
- Franziskaner Hefeweizen
- Pyramid Snowcap
- Samuel Smith Oatmeal Stout
- Beamish (on tap)
In the summertime:
- Full Sail Fish Tail (THEY SELL FULL SAIL AT THE BEER/WINE PLACE AT NORTH MARKET, YAYYYYYYYYYYYY)
- Red Stripe
- Pyramid Curve Ball
- Red Hook ESB
On the cheap:
- High life
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hesher
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I forgot about these favorites....
*Grolsch
*Sapporro
*North Coast brewing CO.--Scrimshaw ale.
*Bigfoot Ale--I think it's an IPA
*Boont Amber
*Anchor Steam (especially the Liberty Ale)
*Goose Island--Honker's Ale.
*Brooklyn pilsner
I have never had Chimay, but I have heard great things about it. I need to try it soon.
Mike really likes Bellhaven on tap. #1 on his list.
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WildmanDan
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[quote="hesher"]I forgot about these favorites....
*Bigfoot Ale--I think it's an IPA
I have never had Chimay, but I have heard great things about it. I need to try it soon.
Sierra Bigfoot is a barleywine style, which should be in stores here next week. Celebration Ale is their IPA. There are better Belgian beers than Chimay, they are just the most hyped ones and stocked in restaurants/bars. A good place to get other better ones are places like Grapes of Mirth, Palmers, Kenny Road Market, etc.
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Andrew Hall
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WildmanDan wrote Grapes of Mirth, Palmers, Kenny Road Market, etc.
Viking Mini Mart gets no love. Dude has had a huge selection of beers since time out of mind and right on King Ave (by Dragonfly.)
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Andrew Hall wrote
WildmanDan wrote Grapes of Mirth, Palmers, Kenny Road Market, etc.
Viking Mini Mart gets no love. Dude has had a huge selection of beers since time out of mind and right on King Ave (by Dragonfly.)
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I've been buying beer at Viking since before I was actually legal to buy beer, if it's the place I'm thinking of (and that means it's been in business for 20 years minimum).
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WildmanDan
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Andrew Hall wrote
WildmanDan wrote Grapes of Mirth, Palmers, Kenny Road Market, etc.
Viking Mini Mart gets no love. Dude has had a huge selection of beers since time out of mind and right on King Ave (by Dragonfly.)
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Folks, check their prices against everyone else, they overcharge on all their beer which is why I can never bring myself to buy from them (plus check the dust level and dates on many of their's, yet the same claim of that can be made on Palmers). I had some friends that worked there that supply me with more bad vibes, but that could be said with many businesses if you knew some of the staff.
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Andrew Hall
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WildmanDan wrote
Andrew Hall wrote
WildmanDan wrote Grapes of Mirth, Palmers, Kenny Road Market, etc.
Viking Mini Mart gets no love. Dude has had a huge selection of beers since time out of mind and right on King Ave (by Dragonfly.)
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Folks, check their prices against everyone else, they overcharge on all their beer which is why I can never bring myself to buy from them (plus check the dust level and dates on many of their's, yet the same claim of that can be made on Palmers). I had some friends that worked there that supply me with more bad vibes, but that could be said with many businesses if you knew some of the staff.
From when are these experiences?
I won't say I am a big shopper there - usually just before MNR - but the turnover is good enough that they went through the Great Lakes seasonals like Nosferatu pretty quickly.
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HeySquare
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Generally I prefer lighter-style beers, but I pretty much drink everything. All time favorite is probably Spaten, but I also love Pilsner Urquell from the Czech Republic, Yuengling (lager and black&tan), Rolling Rock, and Guiness. I've had so many microbrews that I usually don't have a running favorite... like to drink whatever is local. I do like Victory Brewing Co... I really like their Golden Monkey beer, even though I haven't had it in forever.
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WildmanDan
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Andrew Hall wrote
WildmanDan wrote
Andrew Hall wrote
WildmanDan wrote Grapes of Mirth, Palmers, Kenny Road Market, etc.
Viking Mini Mart gets no love. Dude has had a huge selection of beers since time out of mind and right on King Ave (by Dragonfly.)
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Folks, check their prices against everyone else, they overcharge on all their beer which is why I can never bring myself to buy from them (plus check the dust level and dates on many of their's, yet the same claim of that can be made on Palmers). I had some friends that worked there that supply me with more bad vibes, but that could be said with many businesses if you knew some of the staff.
From when are these experiences?
I won't say I am a big shopper there - usually just before MNR - but the turnover is good enough that they went through the Great Lakes seasonals like Nosferatu pretty quickly.
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I live in the area, so on my walks, I stop by there every so often. I don't mean a popular seasonal like what you mentioned, but other things that don't move as quickly. While some beers can age fine and some stores in other cities will charge more because of it, many of their beers are just not meant for that. And I will pay less for my Nosferatu at pretty much anywhere else I mentioned. It's the price hikes that they are really scamming people on. Go to Palmers or Kenny Road Market if you crave a huge selection, with added points to Kenny Road since the main guy there knows his beers, unlike the indifferent service at Viking. Palmers, just talk to the younger workers as opposed to the old owners.
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WildmanDan wrote
hesher wrote
*Bigfoot Ale--I think it's an IPA
Sierra Bigfoot is a barleywine style, which should be in stores here next week
Sierra Nevada's Bigfoot has set times that its in stores? :shock:
Pick it up on tap at Winking Lizard. Also, I find that while Bigfoot is a solid Barley Wine, it doesn't hold up to a lot of the Sierra Nevada beers, especially their standard Pale.
And Chimay is worth drinking for the story behind it alone. Same recipe being worked by Trappist Monks since the 1200s. Heck yes. If you're in the mood for other Belgians though, Duvel and Delerium can really take the cake sometimes.
For drinkers of Newcastle, I suggest that you get out and find yourselves a Samuel Smith Brown ale and a Moose Drool (made by Big Sky Brewing). You will soon realize that that beer really is a gigantic pile of crap.
Rogue Brewery's Mocha Porter, Chocolate Stout, Dead Guy Ale, and Skull Splitter are definitely something to write home about.
I've always thought Fat Tire was overrated and have felt that Drop Top (Widmer Brewing) was just as solid of an Amber without the Fat Tire hype and Trustifarian bandwagon that comes with.
Since I've moved out here, I've liked some of the stuff that Victory and Great Lakes put out. Columbus Brewing puts out some decent stuff too.
Did I mention I really enjoy beer?
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HeySquare wrote All time favorite is probably Spaten
Funny story. For my 21st birthday, my parents hosted a big bash at my house in NY. I told my Dad to just buy a keg of really cheap beer, as most of my friends were in college and could care less as long as it got them drunk. He insisted on getting a keg of his favorite beer, Spaten, which has a bit higher percentage of alcohol than the beer my friends drank. Needless to say, they got drunk pretty fast after a few rounds beer pong.
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hazy stars wrote
HeySquare wrote All time favorite is probably Spaten
Funny story. For my 21st birthday, my parents hosted a big bash at my house in NY. I told my Dad to just buy a keg of really cheap beer, as most of my friends were in college and could care less as long as it got them drunk. He insisted on getting a keg of his favorite beer, Spaten, which has a bit higher percentage of alcohol than the beer my friends drank. Needless to say, they got drunk pretty fast after a few rounds beer pong.
Jesus,
One round of beirut with some Optimator and I'm pretty sure the whole party is nappin.
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Andrew Hall
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WildmanDan wrote I live in the area, so on my walks, I stop by there every so often. I don't mean a popular seasonal like what you mentioned, but other things that don't move as quickly. While some beers can age fine and some stores in other cities will charge more because of it, many of their beers are just not meant for that. And I will pay less for my Nosferatu at pretty much anywhere else I mentioned. It's the price hikes that they are really scamming people on. Go to Palmers or Kenny Road Market if you crave a huge selection, with added points to Kenny Road since the main guy there knows his beers, unlike the indifferent service at Viking. Palmers, just talk to the younger workers as opposed to the old owners.
I live near as well, but I am not a big patron. Literally only before Monday Night Ride. I have definitely not had indifferent service. He gave me an opener. (His kids do go to the same school as mine though.)
I honestly haven't looked at the price comparison since I buy there out of convenience. The guy at Kenney Rd is very good, though I haven't been in years since we left that area.
Palmer's cracks me up - we used to find long forgotten bottles of wine there at orignal pricing. Conditions not ideal, so there was about a 1/3 rate of success. Considering that you were paying 1/4 or less than what that particular wine and vintage would go for now, that was a good deal. All gone now.
At any rate, Viking is certainly not ideal but it is also the most convenient for VV people. Is there anything else around? North Market, but the hours can be a problem.
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Daz wrote
hazy stars wrote
HeySquare wrote All time favorite is probably Spaten
Funny story. For my 21st birthday, my parents hosted a big bash at my house in NY. I told my Dad to just buy a keg of really cheap beer, as most of my friends were in college and could care less as long as it got them drunk. He insisted on getting a keg of his favorite beer, Spaten, which has a bit higher percentage of alcohol than the beer my friends drank. Needless to say, they got drunk pretty fast after a few rounds beer pong.
Jesus,
One round of beirut with some Optimator and I'm pretty sure the whole party is nappin.
Yes ... Jesus is right. Considering it was my birthday, I was the target of everyone - including my State Trooper neighbor whom made me play Cardinal Puff with Spaten, when I was already pretty toasted. Yea ... good times.
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WildmanDan
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At any rate, Viking is certainly not ideal but it is also the most convenient for VV people. Is there anything else around? North Market, but the hours can be a problem.
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Not really in the Short North outside of North Market. Sunflower in the South Campus is the closest after that or some of the places in Grandview. I can't vouch for this place but is mentioned on my beersite I linked. Its more in Harrison West, but recieved a good review from someone, Caffé Apropos at 443 West Third. I am just happy that Europia finally got in Bell's Two Hearted, which of course flew off the shelf. The manager said next time they will double the order.
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