Z.I.P. Posted August 29, 2013 Report Share Posted August 29, 2013 The Craft Beer Bubble, from Tampa Bay Times expert Justin Grant. The competition in these drinkeries seems to be ever on the rise. Where I live there's a new one opening up about each month. But it seems there's one going-out-of-business at the same pace. It's a dog-eat-dog world, and one reason IMHO that many of these places go under is they don't pay attention to the food. You gotta have cuisine that can compete with the suds! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Z Posted January 19, 2014 Report Share Posted January 19, 2014 Where was this law when Ianello was here? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K92 Posted January 20, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 20, 2014 A small group of us went down to Thirsty Dog after the game Saturday. They had BA Siberian Night and BA Wulver on tap. Good Times. Check it out sometime if you haven't already. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pdt1420 Posted January 25, 2014 Report Share Posted January 25, 2014 I didn't take a picture, but there's a new brewery in Heath (east of Columbus) called Homestead which is turning out some delicious beers. They have a tasting room that's only open Tuesday and Friday evenings, and distribution is limited, but if you're in the area at the right time you should check them out. Their thing is more easy-drinking unfiltered beers. IPA's, pales, lagers and amber ales that don't have too high of an ABV but a really great taste. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K92 Posted February 17, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 17, 2014 For those of you who love to drink beer and have a smart phone, I would suggest downloading the untappd app. I joined up some months back and have been having fun with it. The more friends you have, the more fun it could be, but at the very least it is a great tracker for your beer consumption.http://baltimorepostexaminer.com/untappdgamification-of-beer/2013/04/26http://www.untappd.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K92 Posted April 1, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 1, 2014 Checked one off my bucket list last Thursday when I visited Cigar City Brewing in Tampa, FL. I got two flights and tried some really good stuff. First amazing beer was a Brown Ale called Blueberry Pancake. I know it doesn't sound good, but it was amazing. The Jai Alai Cedar Aged IPA from the Humidor series was on point as well. I was one week early for the release of Puppy Breath Porter which was kind of a bummer, but it was a really fun visit overall and I made friends with a guy sitting next to me from Dayton who is opening a bottle shop. Good Times.I also visited a couple of World of Beer locations while on vacation and tried some dandies. Full of Balarney was an Irish Stout on Nitro from Athens, GA's Terrapin. Killer. I also had 3 European Baltic Porters that rocked.The first was from Finland.The second was from Iceland.The third was from Poland.If you like the style and can score any of these, do it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Z Posted April 2, 2014 Report Share Posted April 2, 2014 Here is one for you to try. I thought it was pretty unique tasting. I have no idea how you might get it. My friend had one bottle left, and got it directly from the band (Clutch). It's made by New Belguim. Description I'll keep my eyes peeled for it, and try to score some before September parties.Now that New Belgium is distributing in the area, I tried two more that I liked.Spring Blonde, and Snapshot. Both purchased at my local Giant Eagle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K92 Posted April 2, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 2, 2014 I have found this to be my favorite offering from New Belgium. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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johnnyzip84 Posted April 12, 2014 Report Share Posted April 12, 2014 That periodic table of beers is a pretty cool idea, Hilltopper.Today's been a long one, so I thought I'd give the beer below a go:I think Unibroue ought to reconsider the name. I didn't think it was so bad Seriously, if you enjoy their Trois Pistoles, then you will REALLY enjoy this complex, cornucopia of beer flavor. It takes Belgian Strong Ale to Schwarzeneggerian levels. Fantastic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GP1 Posted April 13, 2014 Report Share Posted April 13, 2014 Mama's Little Yella PilsOskar Blues Brewery recently opened a brewery in Brevard, NC. Had Mama's Little Yella Pils last night. Nice refreshing beer for a warm day. Good flavor, not too hard to drink. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K92 Posted April 13, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 13, 2014 Visiting North Carolina breweries is definitely on my list of things to do. Asheville was already loaded with craft brewers and now that western brewers are establishing satellite operations in NC, it is a very attractive destination for beer lovers. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K92 Posted April 14, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 14, 2014 Visited the Phoenix Brewing Company in Mansfield this Saturday. 5 beers on tap: Pale Ale, IPA, Wheat, ESB, & Oatmeal Milk Stout. Nice little building that used to be a mortuary back in the day. No food, but 2 Cousins Pizza was delivering $10 2-topping specials for the grand opening. None of the beers were earth shattering, but they were all decent. The stout and ESB were definitely the best of the bunch. This place is head and shoulders above the breweries in Wooster & Millersburg, IMHO. Worth a stop if you are ever in the area. Nice to see something nice happen in Mansfield for a change. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K92 Posted April 30, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 30, 2014 A friend of mine brought me back some goodies from Indiana: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Z Posted May 22, 2014 Report Share Posted May 22, 2014 Spent the weekend in Columbus, and discovered a brewery that I enjoyed. Elevator Brewery has some nice beers. I really like the Dark Horse, followed by the Heiferweizen wheat. The seasonal was Horny Goat, aged in whiskey barrels. This beer was made for Keener & CK. The only one I tried that I didn't like was the Bleeding Buckeye. Elevator Dark Horse won Best of Show at Cleveland Oktoberfest 2013. Try it, if you see it. Guessing his palate, I would guess Zipswin would appreciate it. I'll see if my local guy can get some in for Lot 9 this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K92 Posted May 30, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 30, 2014 I got to mark another brewery off my list Wednesday night:Pretty nice little bar with a big picture window to see into the manufacturing facility. I must say the food was fantastic. All those in our party were impressed with the food selection. Beer-wise, I was a little underwhelmed. I did not have any of their flagship beers since I have already enjoyed them out of the bottle (This may have been an unwise choice). I tried some pub-exclusive drafts instead: Boom Over Pow ESB, Yum Yum Pale Ale, Snow Weasel Porter, Hank on Rye Smoked Ale & Cimmerian Sabertooth Berzerker Imperial IPA.As my friend ZipGrad01 pointed out, it goes to show how spoiled we are in NE Ohio when you can visit a "World-Class" craft beer mecca and leave feeling a little let down. Hoppin' Frog blows FFF away. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Z Posted May 31, 2014 Report Share Posted May 31, 2014 Nice photos Keener. I'm in Amsterdam right now, I will have a full beer report (with photos) when I return. I am blown away! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K92 Posted May 31, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 31, 2014 Nice photos Keener. I'm in Amsterdam right now, I will have a full beer report (with photos) when I return. I am blown away!Can't wait for your report! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zipgrad01 Posted May 31, 2014 Report Share Posted May 31, 2014 Spent the weekend in Columbus, and discovered a brewery that I enjoyed. Elevator Brewery has some nice beers. I really like the Dark Horse, followed by the Heiferweizen wheat. The seasonal was Horny Goat, aged in whiskey barrels. This beer was made for Keener & CK. The only one I tried that I didn't like was the Bleeding Buckeye. Elevator Dark Horse won Best of Show at Cleveland Oktoberfest 2013. Try it, if you see it. Guessing his palate, I would guess Zipswin would appreciate it. I'll see if my local guy can get some in for Lot 9 this year. I can get this in my grocery stores at home. Also, they quite often have it on draft at the Rockne's in Strongsville. It is a decent brew, but I am not much of a lager guy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Z Posted June 17, 2014 Report Share Posted June 17, 2014 I can get this in my grocery stores at home. Also, they quite often have it on draft at the Rockne's in Strongsville. It is a decent brew, but I am not much of a lager guy.Thanks ZG, I have also found it locally now. As promised will soon have some sort of beer report from Amsterdam/Germany/London. Lots of catching up to do with other stuff first. Short report, Amsterdam exceeded my expectations, Germany met my expectations, London fell short of my expectations. Quick crummy photo from my phone. Better photography soon. London Pride was one of the good ones I had in London. PS I never understood how Heineken was the third largest brewer in the world. I do now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Z.I.P. Posted June 18, 2014 Report Share Posted June 18, 2014 If you're a real beer drinker, I invite you to raise a toast to my old friend Jack Joyce, founder and chief beerevolutionary at Rogue Ale who died recently here in Honolulu. He was the greatest ale brewer of them all! Cheers Jack!https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=651057314969375 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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K92 Posted August 8, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 8, 2014 ZipsWin! & I attended Brew Haven 2014 in New Haven, Indiana last Saturday. It was a very nice event.http://www.facebook.com/BrewHavenFestival Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GP1 Posted August 17, 2014 Report Share Posted August 17, 2014 Hell or High Watermelon WheatI like a beer that is refreshing to drink and was shocked at how much I liked this when I had a glass last night. Liked it so much I had a second. Great summer beer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K92 Posted September 9, 2014 Author Report Share Posted September 9, 2014 They are celebrating their 8th Anniversary at Hoppin' Frog and pulling out some old bombers:"That’s right! You could win the opportunity to purchase these super rare bottles, currently only available for consumption in our tasting room, to take home at special anniversary prices."Barrel-Aged B.O.R.I.S. Royale Imperial Stout (May 2011) - $27Barrel-Aged B.O.R.I.S. Royale Imperial Stout (August 2011) - $24Barrel-Aged Naked Evil Belgian-Style Barley-Wine (2011) - $34Barrel-Aged Naked Evil Belgian-Style Barley-Wine (2012) - $30Barrel-Aged B.O.R.I.S. Bairille Aois Imperial Stout (2013) - $27Barrel-Aged B.O.R.I.S. Van Wink Imperial Stout (2013) - $28 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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