Beer "Whats your Taste"

Martina · 08-13-2012, 12:24 AM

I did get to Lagunitas. Some of the samples were crazy good. Too tired to say more now.

The Sumpin Sumpin Wild was my favorite. I should have written more about it all earlier instead of arguing on another thread and watching Burn Notice. Now I am too tired. Great beers though. Incredible. Any one of them would have been memorable.

I had two samplers of four. So tried eight. I have the list and notes in my purse. Too lazy to get it, and my memory sucks. I know I tried these in addition to the Sumpin Sumpin Wild:

IPA
Imperial Stout
Censored
Undercover Shutdown -- a double IPA -- it was so good that I bought a coaster with the name on it.

They have a big outside area and live music. I had an artichoke press sandwich, which was tasty.

Martina · 08-19-2012, 08:40 PM

I went to a pub in the bay area today. If you curious about which one, PM me.

I tried these beers:

Petrus Aged Pale -- this is another fermented beer. I have been loving these lately. It's got a sour lemony woody funky taste. Just yummy. Not as intense as the Russian River ones I tried, but this is a different style. It's called an Oud Bruin. I don't know that I have ever had one before. But it was good.

Hazelnut Brown Nector -- brewed by Rogues Ales. Well-named. Nector of the gods. I was not expecting much for some reason and wow. Glorious. So good that I bought a pint. All the rest were tasters (and free!) Here's part of a review from Beer Advocate: "A far more muted approach than the nose...if that's possible. Hazelnuts are loaded but in no way aggressive. Definitely bready with a pull of caramel sweetness. Some cracker dryness. Nutty. I can't help but think of dark brown bread. Deft use of hazelnuts. Avoids becoming sweet."

Zummer Zitra Top brewed by Mikkeller. Light but flavorful. Fruity but not sweet. Hops and a final bitter taste. Excellent beer. Yum.

Before, During and After Christmas by Evil Twin. A double IPA. Hoppy goodness. Lots of citrus and pine. I enjoyed this.

Old Rasputin Imperial Stout from North Coast Brewing. Never fails. Such a good stout.

The two just so so selections were Obsidian Stout brewed in Oregon by Deschutes. Beer Advocate gives it very high marks, but I didn't think it tasted like much. And Allagash Dubbel. I can't remember it well, just that it wasn't at the level of the others.

My friend tried the Double Dead Guy by Rogues Ales. He liked it, but I wasn't thrilled.

ruffryder · 08-19-2012, 09:49 PM

It is pretty smooth going down. Reminds me of a light beer but better? I don't know.
I think I would prefer this to a light beer. What do you all think of the High Life?

Martina · 08-19-2012, 10:01 PM

It's among the best of the worst. Thin, but not piss thin. Nice grainy flavors -- barely there but not bad. Compare it to the watery, stale light funk of Bud, and it's a winner. And, I agree. It's definitely better than lite beers.

There's really nothing wrong with it. There's just not that much right with it.

Basically a beer for people who want to get drunk.

ruffryder · 08-19-2012, 10:06 PM

not so sure I can get drunk on it.. LOL since it's like champagne and all.

Electrocell · 08-20-2012, 07:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ruffryder

It is pretty smooth going down. Reminds me of a light beer but better? I don't know.
I think I would prefer this to a light beer. What do you all think of the High Life?

If that's what you like to drink -drink it, it is your taste buds you have to please. Have had it on tap it was ok but then again I like darker beers. But then again I'm no beer connoisseur lol. I'm definitely not a beer snob if they run out of the beer I drink will drink another kind.

Martina · 08-20-2012, 08:09 AM

I am an unapologetic beer snob. I don't compare to the wonderful snobs I know back in Ann Arbor who really know their stuff and get out and try new things all the time. But I like beer.

However, I am about to low carb it. Or try. So this is my adieu to the beer for a while and to the thread. Have fun.

Electrocell · 08-20-2012, 08:23 AM

My post wasn't aimed at anyone . Was talking about myself no one else.

08-19-2012, 09:49 PM	#3
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08-19-2012, 10:01 PM	#4
Martina Senior Member How Do You Identify?: * Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: * Posts: 4,999 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 13,409 Thanked 18,284 Times in 4,167 Posts Rep Power: 21474854	Since you asked It's among the best of the worst. Thin, but not piss thin. Nice grainy flavors -- barely there but not bad. Compare it to the watery, stale light funk of Bud, and it's a winner. And, I agree. It's definitely better than lite beers. There's really nothing wrong with it. There's just not that much right with it. Basically a beer for people who want to get drunk.

08-20-2012, 08:23 AM	#8
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08-13-2012, 12:24 AM	#1
Martina Senior Member How Do You Identify?: * Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: * Posts: 4,999 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 13,409 Thanked 18,284 Times in 4,167 Posts Rep Power: 21474854	I did get to Lagunitas. Some of the samples were crazy good. Too tired to say more now. The Sumpin Sumpin Wild was my favorite. I should have written more about it all earlier instead of arguing on another thread and watching Burn Notice. Now I am too tired. Great beers though. Incredible. Any one of them would have been memorable. I had two samplers of four. So tried eight. I have the list and notes in my purse. Too lazy to get it, and my memory sucks. I know I tried these in addition to the Sumpin Sumpin Wild: IPA Imperial Stout Censored Undercover Shutdown -- a double IPA -- it was so good that I bought a coaster with the name on it. They have a big outside area and live music. I had an artichoke press sandwich, which was tasty.

08-19-2012, 08:40 PM	#2
Martina Senior Member How Do You Identify?: * Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: * Posts: 4,999 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 13,409 Thanked 18,284 Times in 4,167 Posts Rep Power: 21474854	I went to a pub in the bay area today. If you curious about which one, PM me. I tried these beers: Petrus Aged Pale -- this is another fermented beer. I have been loving these lately. It's got a sour lemony woody funky taste. Just yummy. Not as intense as the Russian River ones I tried, but this is a different style. It's called an Oud Bruin. I don't know that I have ever had one before. But it was good. Hazelnut Brown Nector -- brewed by Rogues Ales. Well-named. Nector of the gods. I was not expecting much for some reason and wow. Glorious. So good that I bought a pint. All the rest were tasters (and free!) Here's part of a review from Beer Advocate: "A far more muted approach than the nose...if that's possible. Hazelnuts are loaded but in no way aggressive. Definitely bready with a pull of caramel sweetness. Some cracker dryness. Nutty. I can't help but think of dark brown bread. Deft use of hazelnuts. Avoids becoming sweet." Zummer Zitra Top brewed by Mikkeller. Light but flavorful. Fruity but not sweet. Hops and a final bitter taste. Excellent beer. Yum. Before, During and After Christmas by Evil Twin. A double IPA. Hoppy goodness. Lots of citrus and pine. I enjoyed this. Old Rasputin Imperial Stout from North Coast Brewing. Never fails. Such a good stout. The two just so so selections were Obsidian Stout brewed in Oregon by Deschutes. Beer Advocate gives it very high marks, but I didn't think it tasted like much. And Allagash Dubbel. I can't remember it well, just that it wasn't at the level of the others. My friend tried the Double Dead Guy by Rogues Ales. He liked it, but I wasn't thrilled.

08-19-2012, 10:06 PM	#5
ruffryder Senior Member How Do You Identify?: FTM Preferred Pronoun?: guy ones Relationship Status: ... Join Date: May 2011 Location: chillin' in FL Posts: 3,690 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 21,951 Thanked 9,679 Times in 2,875 Posts Rep Power: 21474854	not so sure I can get drunk on it.. LOL since it's like champagne and all.

08-20-2012, 08:09 AM	#7
Martina Senior Member How Do You Identify?: * Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: * Posts: 4,999 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 13,409 Thanked 18,284 Times in 4,167 Posts Rep Power: 21474854	I am an unapologetic beer snob. I don't compare to the wonderful snobs I know back in Ann Arbor who really know their stuff and get out and try new things all the time. But I like beer. However, I am about to low carb it. Or try. So this is my adieu to the beer for a while and to the thread. Have fun.