aGENT Posted February 4, 2016 Share Posted February 4, 2016 On 12/10/2015 at 10:15 AM, J.R. said: I'd imagine most "Winter" ales will have vanilla notes. Bought some of the Howe Sound Winter Ale but haven't had opportunity to open and try it yet. I'm not a big Winter Ale fan though (bought it more for my wife) so I'll post someone else's review http://beermebc.com/2013/01/21/howe-sound-brewing-father-johns-winter-ale/ Finally cracked this last night. Still can't say I'm a big fan of the winter ale genre but as far as winter's go, the Howe Sound was probably one of the better ones I've had. A lot less sweet/overpowering spice than most of the ones I've tried. Washed it down with a nice Four Winds Saison that was much more up my alley. Still has pleasant spice notes but less oppressive than a winter Link to comment
ForsbergTheGreat Posted February 4, 2016 Share Posted February 4, 2016 This thread is torture. I have been going strong through my juiceless Jan and it's been transitioning into Free Feb but this beer thread keeps popping. Got to get in game shape for my upcoming beach trips but man do I want a Wildrose SOB. Link to comment
D-Money Posted February 4, 2016 Share Posted February 4, 2016 I'm a big fan of Imperial IPA's, and Full Nelson is a regular at my house. (They carry it at Superstore here in Alberta, and the price is good - lots of bang for my buck!). Link to comment
Twilight Sparkle Posted February 5, 2016 Share Posted February 5, 2016 19 hours ago, ForsbergTheGreat said: This thread is torture. I have been going strong through my juiceless Jan and it's been transitioning into Free Feb but this beer thread keeps popping. Got to get in game shape for my upcoming beach trips but man do I want a Wildrose SOB. theres only one thing that will help you during your time of need: think like the liquor-- flow with it~ Link to comment
aGENT Posted February 5, 2016 Share Posted February 5, 2016 I've got a a $25 liquor store GC that's destined to be converted to Four Winds goodness shortly after 5pm. Link to comment
Twilight Sparkle Posted February 7, 2016 Share Posted February 7, 2016 i like innis&gunn but i cant have more than 2 at a time, then it tastes like straight whiskey xD Link to comment
aGENT Posted February 7, 2016 Share Posted February 7, 2016 13 hours ago, Twilight Sparkle said: i like innis&gunn but i cant have more than 2 at a time, then it tastes like straight whiskey xD This. It's EXCELLENT in small quantities. Not something you drink for a session. Link to comment
elvis15 Posted February 8, 2016 Share Posted February 8, 2016 On 06/02/2016 at 9:23 PM, J.R. said: Yummmm. Grabbed a pitcher to share with the guys while watching the Superbowl since it'd had been a while since I'd had one, and you reminded me... Link to comment
aGENT Posted February 8, 2016 Share Posted February 8, 2016 Just now, chilliwiggins said: Did the Innis and Gunn Rum barrel this weekend , as I have in the past stuck to original(whiskey barrel) and well we had enough of them to go past your suggestion of a session. lol I would have to agree with you, they sneak up on you.and linger after the sun rises again. Have taken note the next time around, and will salad it up with some lesser next time. Not even just the sneaking up or lingering but I just find them to 'rich' to enjoy more than 2-3. The older I get, the more I seem to prefer lighter, hoppier etc beers. Pilsners, IPA'S etc that feel less like a meal (or dessert). Link to comment
Twilight Sparkle Posted February 9, 2016 Share Posted February 9, 2016 1 hour ago, J.R. said: Not even just the sneaking up or lingering but I just find them to 'rich' to enjoy more than 2-3. The older I get, the more I seem to prefer lighter, hoppier etc beers. Pilsners, IPA'S etc that feel less like a meal (or dessert). this is where i am now. i just enjoy kronenbourg 1664 and the occasional guinness, fat tug and other craft brews. i tend to steer away from the stronger stuff like the imperial stouts and all now Link to comment
GLASSJAW Posted February 9, 2016 Share Posted February 9, 2016 i feel like i'm the opposite of you guys. i just find myself enjoying one, MAYBE TWO big fat stouts or 'heavy' beers, rather than drinking 4 or 5+ lighter beers. i do not drink nearly as much as i used to, but i still enjoy the richness and notes that are more commonly found in fall/winter beers this is why i so passionately miss my dear brookyln brown ale. it was a perfect blend of both worlds Link to comment
Twilight Sparkle Posted March 31, 2016 Share Posted March 31, 2016 revival! i'm trying a tuborg. kinda tastes like a heineken but with some apple notes. i wouldn't go out of your way if you feel the need to try euro lagers Link to comment
Svengali Posted March 31, 2016 Share Posted March 31, 2016 2 hours ago, Twilight Sparkle said: revival! i'm trying a tuborg. kinda tastes like a heineken but with some apple notes. i wouldn't go out of your way if you feel the need to try euro lagers The Scandinavian ones are indeed the äss-suckiest. (I've disliked Tuborg for ages ... has always tasted like skunkwater to me) Link to comment
Twilight Sparkle Posted March 31, 2016 Share Posted March 31, 2016 1 minute ago, Svengali said: The Scandinavian ones are indeed the äss-suckiest. (I've disliked Tuborg for ages ... has always tasted like skunkwater to me) it's definately got that skunkiness, but there isn't much to be expected from carlsberg. i've tasted way worse beers than this. this one at least stays down XD Link to comment
Svengali Posted March 31, 2016 Share Posted March 31, 2016 Just now, Twilight Sparkle said: it's definately got that skunkiness, but there isn't much to be expected from carlsberg. i've tasted way worse beers than this. this one at least stays down XD The worst beer I've ever had in my life was Faxe, also a Danish delight ... Link to comment
Twilight Sparkle Posted March 31, 2016 Share Posted March 31, 2016 3 minutes ago, Svengali said: The worst beer I've ever had in my life was Faxe, also a Danish delight ... this is the worst beer i've ever had. nevermind skunky, this pours of sour apple with a hint of gasoline D: Link to comment
Svengali Posted March 31, 2016 Share Posted March 31, 2016 ^ Man look at those colours though. It's glorious. It's like ... I don't know ... it's like a team in Blades of Steel. Link to comment
Twilight Sparkle Posted March 31, 2016 Share Posted March 31, 2016 45 minutes ago, Svengali said: ^ Man look at those colours though. It's glorious. It's like ... I don't know ... it's like a team in Blades of Steel. edmonton XD Link to comment
Svengali Posted March 31, 2016 Share Posted March 31, 2016 7 minutes ago, Twilight Sparkle said: edmonton XD Spoiler Link to comment
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