BEER THREAD

by nvrgnbk 403 Replies latest jw friends

  • tinker
    tinker

    Oooo The Beer Thread and here we are at TGIF. My town is home to the first Brewpub in the country, or was, they closed a few years back over financial problems. Bert Grant was a pioneer in the micor brew industry and he opened a brewpub here in the 80's. What a wonderful place that was. Berts Scottish Ale quickly became my favorite as I was perviously a Guinness fan. I understand the company is still producing as a contract brewer. This thread has got me curious to find out more. I learned to love a nice Black and Tan with Tuesday Night Trivia at the Pub.

    Redhook beer in Redmond, Wa was developed by a friend of Berts and they have continued to be one of the best micro brewers in the country. Their IPA is another favorite.

    I have learned to enjoy wine and a single malt scotch is my distilled alcohol drink of choice but Ahhhh Beer. My dad introduced me to that smooth bitter flavor when I was a wee lass. Thank You Daddy.

  • tinker
    tinker

    Can anyone tell me what the attaction is to Bud Light? Yeah, the comercials are funny but Light Beer....OMG.....yuk

    My niece will order a Bud Light at the finest resturants and here at home when I can offer fine selection of top shelf liquior. My son too, he buys the big cans and brings them here because I just can't bring myself to touch a Bud.

  • Open mind
    Open mind

    ForTula: Tinker: (oops, wrong person, edited now)

    Big Corporate American Beer (Bud Light, Coors, Miller, etc) is like having sex in a canoe...................

    It's F****ng close to water.

    Open Mind (except when it comes to watery beer)

  • nvrgnbk
    nvrgnbk

    Hello, tinker.

    I don't know if I told this story on this Beer Thread already or not, but one of my fondest memories in life is touring the Redhook Brewery in Redmond with my brother.

    We were 21.

    It was December.

    There was a roaring fire in the reception area.

    It was a perfect experience.

    I love their IPA.

    If you like Single Malts, please visit our Whisky Thread( http://www.jehovahs-witness.com/6/130376/1.ashx)!

    For wine, please drop by the Wine Thread( http://www.jehovahs-witness.com/6/137558/1.ashx).

    Thanks for helping me to recall a pleasant memory today.

  • R.F.
    R.F.

    Well, i'm going to be one of these "light beer fanatics" and stick with old faithful this weekend.

    alt

  • tinker
    tinker

    ah yes, me too, many good times I've had at Redhook. They often have good local bands and resonable pub fare. And when you take the brewhouse tour...Yippy=Free Beer Tasting.

    ....er at least it used to be free, have not been over that way recently. Reminds me, I need a trip over the mountain.

  • nvrgnbk
    nvrgnbk

    Almost 14 years for me.

    LOL!

    But I remember it like yesterday.

    I'm sure it's changed alot since I was there.

  • delilah
    delilah

    OOH that Russian Stout looks yummy, Bigwilly!!! Is it available in Canada??? Probably not....I love stout....got me some Guinness for the weekend. Oh yeah....

    I was looking for cherry beer on the net , and it seems our English friends are the lucky ones....they have Sam Smith's organic cherry beer....drool....has anyone ever had this?

    Also a Melbourne Cherry ale from the Melbourne Bros........oh I wish I could get my hands on this stuff.....

  • bigwilly
    bigwilly

    Delilah, both of the RIS's I posted are in California. I'm not sure if they export any to Canada, but we could work somehting out if you'd like.

    As far as the cherry beer, I've heard great things about Samuel Adams Cherry Wheat. If you like the Melbourne Bros Cherry, definitely try the apricot if you get a chance!

  • Bumble Bee
    Bumble Bee

    Wish I could go to this fest! We're still planning The Return of the Belgian Beer Fest, an updated site will be posted early October, but here's who's attending so far, and if you're a brewer or importer who's interested in participating ... drop us an email.

    Ticket & Session Info

    The Return of the Belgian Beer Fest is a 2-day event. Don't miss this unique opportunity to explore a massive selection of hand-picked Belgian beers for your tasting enjoyment!

    Friday, October 26, 2007
    Night of the Funk (6-9:30pm; beer stops @ 9:30pm)
    $60 per session. Includes entry, tasty snacks, tasting cup, fest guide, all 2 oz. tastings.

    Saturday, October 27, 2007
    Session One (1-4:30pm; beer stops @ 4:30pm)
    Session Two (6-9:30pm; beer stops @ 9:30pm)
    $45 per session. Includes entry, tasting cup, fest guide, all 2 oz. tastings.

    Where?
    The Cyclorama at the Boston Center for the Arts (539 Tremont Street - Boston, MA)

    Buy tickets »

    Night of the Funk

    We're planning on having at least 40 offerings for this session.Lambics, Gueuzes, Brett beers, Sour / Wild ales, and other funk-a-licious offerings! Tasty snacks included. Guest speakers + more.

    Beers From



    Allagash Brewing Co.
    Cambridge Brewing Co.
    Ithaca Beer
    New Belgium Brewing Co.
    The Alchemist
    Russian River Brewing Co.

    Much more to follow ...

    Sessions One & Two

    100+ Belgian beers; authentic to the inspired + more.

    There (Belgian Brewers / Importers)



    Abbaye de Leffe
    Bières de Chimay
    Manneken-Brussel Imports (importer)
    Merchant du Vin (importer)
    Shelton Brothers (importer)
    B. United International (importer)

    Here (North American Brewers)



    Allagash Brewing Co.
    Brewery Ommegang
    Brooklyn Brewery
    Cambridge Brewing Co.
    Dogfish Head Craft Brewery
    Harpoon Brewery
    Ithaca Beer
    Pizza Port / The Lost Abbey
    Rock Art Brewery
    Sixpoint Craft Ales
    Unibroue

    Much more to follow ...

    Food

    Sunset Grill & Tap
    Once again the Marc Kaddish and the crew at Sunset Grill & Tap will be serving up some tasty eats to provide an even better beer fest experience; catering to both meat and plant life eaters.

    Full à la carte menu to follow ...

    Waffle Haus
    Though they're not "German", you'll no doubt enjoy these traditional Liege-style Belgian "sugar" waffles from the famous Waffle Haus of Vermont, made with fresh yeast dough and imported beet and pearl sugar from Belgium. All waffles are freshly baked in front of your eyes using cast-iron waffles irons that caramelize the sugars, then served traditionally in a hand-held fashion to create an intoxicating experience that you'll never forget.

    ** Caution: these waffles are addictive - $4 each on Saturday

    See you at the fest!

    Op uw gezondheid! See you at the fest, and bring your friends!

    Respect Beer.

    Jason & Todd Alström
    Founders & Chief Executive Advocates
    BeerAdvocate

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