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TexasF355F1 · Aug 24, 2013

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Just went to flying dog brewery in MD, went in with high expectations, but was definitely let down. Ok beer, but certainly not exceptional. The only beer I would buy would be the oyster stout which was great, but everything else was disappointing.
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Not surprised. Their beers are lacking flavor, substance and balance. Very watered down.

FarmerDave · Aug 24, 2013

TexasF355F1 said: ↑

I still have not tried that. I don't like grapefruit so I've been a little apprehensive.
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It doesn't hit you over the head with grapefruit taste. Your local HEB should have it, mine did.

I.T. Guy · Aug 30, 2013

Happy Friday!
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Nurburgringer · Sep 8, 2013

Citrusy, bubbly Hitachino Nest white ale from Japan at the Rumpus Room in Milwaukee last night. Went great with a house-cured salmon salad. Had a crazy cocktail with bourbon, white pepper and egg white with starters of crispy fried pigs ears, scotch egg and local charcuterie. One of my favorite places to eat and drink in Mke.
Sorry still figuring out how to post a pic rigt side up from iPhone...
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Desperado · Sep 10, 2013

This is a good one
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HardTen · Sep 15, 2013

Had one of these last night. Pretty good, but a little bitter on the finish.
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HardTen · Sep 15, 2013

Sorry about the sideways pic above. Enjoying this today while watching football. Boulevard's Single Wide IPA. Very fresh, hoppy, and a nice grapefruit taste on the finish.
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HardTen · Sep 17, 2013

I stopped by my local favorite beer shop on the way home and picked up one bottle of Dogfish Head 120 Minute IPA. The owner of the store had two bottles and "allowed" me to purchase one of them. He is keeping the other one for himself. The question for me is: Do I drink it now or save it for later?

TexasF355F1 · Sep 17, 2013

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I stopped by my local favorite beer shop on the way home and picked up one bottle of Dogfish Head 120 Minute IPA. The owner of the store had two bottles and "allowed" me to purchase one of them. He is keeping the other one for himself. The question for me is: Do I drink it now or save it for later?
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Drink it when you want to relax. It's strong. I drank 3 90 minute ipas and did not feel good afterwards.

I had this Sunday.
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TexasF355F1 · Sep 21, 2013

Drinking a Linenkugel(sp?) Octoberfest. It's not bad, but I don't think there is a better Octoberfest than Paulaner.

4re Nut · Sep 23, 2013

If you're ever drinking, err traveling thru LA...

Louisiana Brewery Trail

[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iaRgNDMbBW0]Louisiana Craft Breweries - YouTube[/ame]

Our craft beer in Louisiana is as unique as our culture. Learn more about Louisiana's craft breweries: Abita Brewing, Covington Brewhouse, Tin Roof Beer, Chafunkta Brewing Company, Parish Brewing, NOLA Brewing and Bayou Teche Biere.
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Jdubbya · Sep 25, 2013

Speaking of beer....has anyone caught the new (or at least new to me) show Brew Dogs? Pretty good stuff. Couple of UK guys traveling in the US looking at craft brewing. Just watched the San Diego episode. Made me realize I NEED to make a trip back down there and explore places like Stone!!

Brew Dogs Official Site | Esquire Network

TexasF355F1 · Sep 26, 2013

Jdubbya said: ↑

Speaking of beer....has anyone caught the new (or at least new to me) show Brew Dogs? Pretty good stuff. Couple of UK guys traveling in the US looking at craft brewing. Just watched the San Diego episode. Made me realize I NEED to make a trip back down there and explore places like Stone!!

Brew Dogs Official Site | Esquire Network
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I'm not sure I have Esquire Network.

It's probably a bit similar to Drinking Made Easy. Which I enjoy.

darth550 · Oct 4, 2013

Getting to be that time again......
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TexasF355F1 · Oct 4, 2013

Jdubbya said: ↑

Speaking of beer....has anyone caught the new (or at least new to me) show Brew Dogs? Pretty good stuff. Couple of UK guys traveling in the US looking at craft brewing. Just watched the San Diego episode. Made me realize I NEED to make a trip back down there and explore places like Stone!!

Brew Dogs Official Site | Esquire Network
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TexasF355F1 said: ↑

I'm not sure I have Esquire Network.

It's probably a bit similar to Drinking Made Easy. Which I enjoy.
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I found the Esquire channel. Recorded Brew Dogs, but have not watched.

darth550 said: ↑

Getting to be that time again......
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Haven't seen that one yet. It must be new from New Belgium, as I don't remember that in the past?

koisokok · Oct 5, 2013

darth550 said: ↑

Getting to be that time again......
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Looks good, never seen that one before! Just the basics for me so far.
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TexasF355F1 · Oct 10, 2013

Karbach Octoberfest
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4re Nut · Oct 10, 2013

Interesting impact of the shutdown...

No beer? Federal shutdown hurts La. craft brewers | News | The New Orleans Advocate

The beer is brewed and ready to go.

But it will sit in kegs, unavailable for drinking, because of the federal government shutdown, Karlos Knott said Wednesday.

Knott is one of Louisiana’s craft brewers waiting for permission from an obscure federal agency whose employees were sent home, indefinitely and without pay, after Democrats and Republicans in Washington, D.C., could not agree on how to fund the government.

“If it really goes for a few more weeks,” Knott said of the shutdown, “then my winter seasonal comes out in the spring.”

Knott is president of Bayou Teche Brewing in Arnaudville and his new Belgian-style stout Loup Garou — don’t pronounce the “P” — is ready to be shipped in November, as promised, but for approval of the bottle’s label by the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau.

Called TTB by the brewers, the U.S. Treasury Department regulatory agency authorizes new breweries, processes, recipes and labels for new brews.

The shutdown began Oct. 1 after a group of House Republicans blocked a budget deal in a last-ditch effort to stop funding for President Barack Obama’s health care law.

The closing isn’t expected to have much effect on industry giants such as MillerCoors or Anheuser-Busch, according to The Associated Press.

They can continue to produce existing products as usual.

But the shutdown poses problems for the far smaller craft brewers, who build their businesses by introducing new and unique-tasting seasonal products, said Jay D. Ducote, the Baton Rouge blogger who the state hired to write the tour guide for the Louisiana Brewery Trail that leads tourists on visits to the state’s beer-making operations.

“As long as the government is shut down, there won’t be a way for brewers to get those labels approved and moving forward, which means they can’t release any new beers to retail establishments. They’ll be able to keep rolling on their already-approved products, but new beers will be delayed or postponed,” Ducote wrote Wednesday in an email responding to questions.

On the north shore, Abita Brewing Company also is awaiting approval of a label for a new beer.

“Right now we’re in pretty good shape but if it goes on much longer, we will have a delay for some of our items,” said David Blossman, president of the Abita Springs company.

Blossman says printers can’t be hired until the labels are sanctioned by TTB.

“You send in the art work, what the label looks like,” Blossman said. “They’re looking for certain things, like the government warning, font size and color contrast for the warning. They’re looking for something objectionable to them.”

Usually the process only takes a few weeks and working through the issues requires a back and forth that takes a few more days, Blossman said.

Knott, of Bayou Teche Brewing, said the process slowed down considerably starting in March with an earlier congressional stalemate.

In the budget sequestration of 2013 approximately $85.4 billion was automatically cut from the federal budget over several years. He was told by TTB officials to allow plenty of time because of the backlog created by the sequestration.

“I submitted this label months ago,” Knott said. “I thought we had plenty of time.”

Craft brewers around the country have told AP that TTB was taking as long as 75 days to approve applications before the shutdown last week. Now they’re bracing for even longer waits.

“One could think of this shutdown as basically stopping business indefinitely for anyone who didn’t have certain paperwork in place back in mid-August,” said Paul Gatza, director of the Brewers Association, based in Boulder, Colo., which represents more than 1,900 U.S. breweries. At least three new craft breweries are poised to open in Louisiana during the coming months.

Mudbug Brewery in Thibodaux and Great Raft Brewing in Shreveport already received their federal permits and are awaiting their state permissions.

Gnarly Barley Brewing in Hammond installed its beer tanks on Wednesday, according to its Facebook page.

But Mike Brenner is trying to open a craft brewery in Milwaukee by December.

His application to include a tasting room is now on hold, as are his plans to file paperwork for four labels over the next few weeks.

Brenner told the AP that politicians don’t seem to care how much damage they’re causing.

“For them it’s just another day,” Brenner said. “They are still getting paid, but I’m losing $8,000 a month.”
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I.T. Guy · Oct 12, 2013

I've been cutting back
I'm down to one beer. I'm so proud.

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TexasF355F1 · Oct 12, 2013

JasonP said: ↑

I've been cutting back
I'm down to one beer. I'm so proud.

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My friend bought me one a few years ago for my 30 bday. Then when moving the bottom of the box it was in gave way and it was a casualty.

Of course that was my fault.

I.T. Guy · Oct 13, 2013

TexasF355F1 said: ↑

My friend bought me one a few years ago for my 30 bday. Then when moving the bottom of the box it was in gave way and it was a casualty.

Of course that was my fault.
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10 bucks at the LCBO including the liter of beer

I.T. Guy · Nov 15, 2013

Tatra - We? to na ch?odno

Desperado · Nov 20, 2013

both were very good and worth a try
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Desperado · Nov 20, 2013

same again but holly jolly was very good !!!
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I.T. Guy · Nov 23, 2013

JasonP said: ↑

I've been cutting back
I'm down to one beer. I'm so proud.

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I finally had an excuse to crack the 1 litre beer today that I posted way back when
Hanging xmas decorations today
T-Rex is for scale, this beer is HUGE

Edit: it has been pointed out to me that is not a T-Rex. But, I can assure you that is a real beer.

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