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2400wattman
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Username: 2400wattman

Post Number: 105
Registered: 11-2005
Posted on Thursday, April 13, 2006 - 4:28 pm:   Edit Post

I have recently stumbled upon a great English Ale co. called Wychwood breweries. You will need to go to their web site to find it in your area. Their web address is www.wychwood.com and go to the link for a distibutor in your area. Very good stuff, I recommend the Hobgoblin and the Scarecrow but stay away from the Fiddler's Elbow(tastes like Sam Adam's). Cool bottles too but it is a bit pricy, about $5.00 a bottle.By economics alone I get two or three of these babies and it forces me to drink less. I guess you could call it "economic moderation" Ha Ha!! Beer lover's should try it out excellent stuff.
darkstar01
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Username: darkstar01

Post Number: 33
Registered: 6-2005
Posted on Friday, April 14, 2006 - 12:21 am:   Edit Post

I've had a few hobgoblins and scarecrows, and I must say I didn't like it, at all. I'm very, very picky about my brews, though.. I personally liked the Fiddler's elbow more than the Hobgoblin and Scarecrow... and I don't think it tastes like sam adams... but i guess variety (differences in opinion) is the spice of life. I still stand by my previous suggestion that you can't beat a New Belgium ale.
Oh well... a toast to opinions, and good beer!!

Austin
pas
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Username: pas

Post Number: 75
Registered: 3-2003
Posted on Friday, April 14, 2006 - 5:57 am:   Edit Post

I love the Hobgoblin. Another wonderful brew is: http://www.arrogantbastard.com.

Check it out!
elzie
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Username: elzie

Post Number: 382
Registered: 8-2002
Posted on Saturday, April 15, 2006 - 5:24 pm:   Edit Post

What? Did someone say beer????


Paul TGO
prodigalson
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Username: prodigalson

Post Number: 15
Registered: 4-2006
Posted on Saturday, April 15, 2006 - 8:01 pm:   Edit Post

I second that, arrogant bastard is a great brew!!
pace
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Username: pace

Post Number: 224
Registered: 4-2004
Posted on Sunday, April 16, 2006 - 7:28 am:   Edit Post

There are continual inside jokes about Hobo's in my band.... When I first saw Hobgoblin at the package store, I had to pick some up... We now refer to it as "Hobo-goblin", and one of our guitarists looks like the illustration on the label!!!
rogertvr
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Username: rogertvr

Post Number: 395
Registered: 1-2003
Posted on Sunday, April 16, 2006 - 12:56 pm:   Edit Post

I really cannot get along with Wychwood beers at all. I find them very thin, lacking in body, with odd bizarre tastes. Try Hook Norton, that's what you really want - beers with body to rival the best wines - LOVELY!!

http://www.hooknortonbrewery.co.uk/

Taking Wychwood beers and comparing them to something like Hook Norton is like comparing a piano to a fine harpsichord.

(Message edited by rogertvr on April 16, 2006)
palembic
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Username: palembic

Post Number: 2372
Registered: 9-2002
Posted on Sunday, April 16, 2006 - 1:33 pm:   Edit Post

Beer?
Beer!
About 3 months ago Michal Jackson was on Flemish television in Belgium (no ...not the moonwalker ...the beerguy) and simply stated that for the moment the (relatively) small artisanal breweries your side of the pond are taking over the leading role in beer-brewing.
But ...I stick to DUVEL ...always ...it's like an Almebic thing ...or a Harley ...

cheers!

Paul TBO

BTW: I didn't try Paul the good ones brews
elzie
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Username: elzie

Post Number: 383
Registered: 8-2002
Posted on Sunday, April 16, 2006 - 5:20 pm:   Edit Post

This thread is now complete!

Beer - check
Pauls - check
Alembic - check
Harleys - check

Oh wait, we need pictures mentioned so how about pictures of the bottles so we know what to look for in the store? ;)


Paul TGO
the_mule
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Username: the_mule

Post Number: 586
Registered: 1-2004
Posted on Sunday, April 16, 2006 - 11:57 pm:   Edit Post

Favorite 'regular' beer is definitely Jupiler. Don't have a favorite 'special' beer, haven't been able to try every one of them, yet...

Wilfred
keith_h
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Username: keith_h

Post Number: 396
Registered: 2-2005
Posted on Monday, April 17, 2006 - 4:33 am:   Edit Post

I'm actually rather partial to Westmalle Triple. I also like St. Bernadus Prior. For domestic The French Broad Brewery in Ashville,NC has a great Scottish style ale and amber ale. The only problem is I can only get it in restuarants where I live. They do sell it bottled im Asheville.

Keith
811952
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Username: 811952

Post Number: 709
Registered: 10-2003
Posted on Monday, April 17, 2006 - 6:54 am:   Edit Post

My faves:

Terre Haute Brewing Company's Champagne Velvet Bock

Black Toad (don't know the brewer, but get it at Trader Joe's)

Maumee Bay Brewing Company's Russian Imperial Stout

Propeller Port (from Halifax, Nova Scotia)

Last night I had a Warsteiner Premium Dunkel that was good...

John
keavin
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Username: keavin

Post Number: 799
Registered: 12-2002
Posted on Monday, April 17, 2006 - 7:40 am:   Edit Post

I can go thru a '30 pack' of "Ice house" every weekend,that's some Good sh#t.
trekster
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Username: trekster

Post Number: 83
Registered: 7-2004
Posted on Monday, April 17, 2006 - 8:58 am:   Edit Post

wah..I still can't drink beer! <sniff> oh wait, I'm also down 150 pounds! Yay! <smile>

Now hard cider on the other hand.. a little bit, but goes down ok..not as much carbonation.

--T
2400wattman
Intermediate Member
Username: 2400wattman

Post Number: 110
Registered: 11-2005
Posted on Monday, April 17, 2006 - 8:08 pm:   Edit Post

I have actually been told by one of the owner's of this German restaurant I visit that German beer's are free of chemical's that are in other beers. According to the German purity law of 1680? I'm not exactly sure of the year. however this eatery serves only Warsteiner and Weihenstephan(their wheat's are excellent!) and there is only one American beer that complies w/ the German Purity Law and the winner is Milwaukee's Best! WOW!!! Frat boys rejoice, rejoice! By the way Keavin, how is your head in the mornin' after that 30 pack? Yeeee haaaaww!
davehouck
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Username: davehouck

Post Number: 3645
Registered: 5-2002
Posted on Tuesday, April 18, 2006 - 7:21 pm:   Edit Post

Keavin; if you're seriously putting away a "30 pack" every weekend, then if you haven't done so already, you might want to stop in at a clinic and have them run a blood test to check your liver function. That much alcohol can potentially cause significant health problems; so a blood test from time to time is a good idea.
olieoliver
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Username: olieoliver

Post Number: 240
Registered: 2-2006
Posted on Tuesday, April 18, 2006 - 7:34 pm:   Edit Post

I used to slam beer like that. 6 to 12 a day except on weekends then it was the beer and straight up Cuervo. No salt no lime just TEQUILA and beer chasers. I quit drinking like that about 5 or 6 years ago though. Don't miss it a bit!
prodigalson
Junior
Username: prodigalson

Post Number: 19
Registered: 4-2006
Posted on Tuesday, April 18, 2006 - 11:38 pm:   Edit Post

If your in the bay area and/or traveling on 880 (in hayward) and you want to stop for some good food and house brews go here http://www.buffalobillsbrewery.com/beersset.htm ... They have a sampler for $5.50 which is alot of beer and a good place to start..The funniest one is alimony ale(seasonal) made for a customer in 1987 guess why...Also, they found the original beer recipe from that 1930's building when they were renovating a few years ago.Moreover,The food is amazing there.
prodigalson
Junior
Username: prodigalson

Post Number: 20
Registered: 4-2006
Posted on Tuesday, April 18, 2006 - 11:44 pm:   Edit Post

Oh yeah, the jalapenos are what really got me hooked on this place,i only get beers about half the time,the other half I'm usually the Designated driver.Drink responsibly brothers!!
prodigalson
Junior
Username: prodigalson

Post Number: 21
Registered: 4-2006
Posted on Tuesday, April 18, 2006 - 11:45 pm:   Edit Post

And sister's too!
jacko
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Username: jacko

Post Number: 605
Registered: 10-2002
Posted on Wednesday, April 19, 2006 - 1:23 am:   Edit Post

While we're on recommendations, Keep a look out for Black Isle Breweries bottled beers. They have quite a range but my favourite is Red Kite (as in the bird). I know they deliver anywhere in the UK but I've no idea if they ship overseas. It doesn't really matter to me as the micro-brewery is ony a couple of miles from my wifes' family near Inverness so I can pick up a case whenever we visit;-)

Graeme
2400wattman
Intermediate Member
Username: 2400wattman

Post Number: 124
Registered: 11-2005
Posted on Monday, May 01, 2006 - 12:51 am:   Edit Post

Shit!, It's ten til four and I'm still up after my four day run playing, and I'm drinking Capt. Morgan Private Stock and I can't get to sleep! Coming off the road for a few days & adjusting to banker's hours, ahhh hell I'm just road weary. ROCK AND ROLL FOREVER!!!
bracheen
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Username: bracheen

Post Number: 1008
Registered: 11-2003
Posted on Monday, May 01, 2006 - 8:34 am:   Edit Post

GUINNESS

'nough said

However I would be curious about a Scottish ale brewed in North Carolina by a French Broad.

Sam
2400wattman
Intermediate Member
Username: 2400wattman

Post Number: 125
Registered: 11-2005
Posted on Monday, May 01, 2006 - 9:43 am:   Edit Post

Draught or stout? The draught is like mother's milk, eh?
kmh364
Senior Member
Username: kmh364

Post Number: 1879
Registered: 9-2003
Posted on Friday, May 05, 2006 - 8:42 am:   Edit Post

GUINNESS!!! The black gold! Draught or Stout...it's all good! Mother's Milk indeed!

Slainte!

Kevin
olieoliver
Advanced Member
Username: olieoliver

Post Number: 311
Registered: 2-2006
Posted on Friday, May 05, 2006 - 8:48 am:   Edit Post

Do ya'll have any BREW-PUBS where youa are at? We have them in Texas. My favorite is a place called "The Dairy-ette", they brew their own on site, yep the best ROOT-Beer in Texas.
( WE do have places that brew lager and ales and serve them on site too but I gave that up a few years ago. Didn't know how to stop at a couple)
applejuice
Junior
Username: applejuice

Post Number: 23
Registered: 1-2006
Posted on Friday, May 05, 2006 - 1:32 pm:   Edit Post

Guinness is good for you.



It's the only beer I'll drink.
bracheen
Senior Member
Username: bracheen

Post Number: 1011
Registered: 11-2003
Posted on Saturday, May 06, 2006 - 6:02 am:   Edit Post

It's all stout. Draught is my favorite. I'll drink the bottled if the pub isn't handy. My wife likes the Extra Stout that as far as I know is only available in the bottles. Good stuff. Here's your picture, Paul TGO.

Joe, you're 17, Bro, put down that pint.

Sam

yggdrasil
Intermediate Member
Username: yggdrasil

Post Number: 120
Registered: 5-2002
Posted on Sunday, May 07, 2006 - 7:06 am:   Edit Post

"About 3 months ago Michal Jackson was on Flemish television in Belgium (no ...not the moonwalker ...the beerguy) and simply stated that for the moment the (relatively) small artisanal breweries your side of the pond are taking over the leading role in beer-brewing.
But ...I stick to DUVEL ...always ...it's like an Almebic thing ...or a Harley ... cheers!
Paul TBO "

Say it ain't so, Paul! I've been impressed with a lot of artisanal American beers over the past few years, but in my mind Belgie reigns supreme, with Deutschland neck in neck. And of course, the oldest Belgian beer - lambic, has linguistic ties to our bass of choice - not to mention that Paul TBO is directly a member of the Lambic Lineage. Maybe this Dan Brown fella could do up a new book - "The Alembic Code". I'd want Ridley Scott to direct the movie version, though, not Opie.

My beers of choice:
B:
Rochefort 8 & 10
Liefmans Goudenband ("Provision Beer" - a meal in a bottle:-)
Vandervelden Lambic
Westvleteren (very hard to get)

D:
Schneider Hefewisen und Aventinus
Aecht Schlenkerla Rauchbier (sort of like smoked ham in a bottle :-)

For a light beer, easily available, I like a Maibock - Holsten is easiest to get here, but I prefer Domus Maibock from Leuven, (but that might have changed - I haven't been there since it was "acquired".)

Michael Jackson (the beer one) sent me on a wild goose chase in Franconia several years ago - he mentioned a rauchbier brewery "Fischer-Greuth in Herscheid".
After driving up and down every street in Herscheid, we were doing a small roads drive in the Jefferson Campervan when I noticed a lot of town names ended in "greuth", so I asked my wife to look for one named Greuth - found it well off the beaten path and there was the "Fischer" brewery (more like the Fischer farm, actually). I wonder if Jackson really does his research.

Frank
palembic
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Username: palembic

Post Number: 2391
Registered: 9-2002
Posted on Sunday, May 07, 2006 - 8:48 am:   Edit Post

Brother Frank!
You're on!
I take my agenda and let's make some appointments and we'll take that good'ol Volkswagen van you stuck away in Amsterdam "on the road again"! ...the tha long and windy Belgian Beer road!

CHEERS!

Paul TBO
(NO that's NOT the BEER one ...however ...mmmm)


BTW: to go off topic here ....I am back at worh bro's and sis's ... I found a job at a communication company!
davehouck
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Username: davehouck

Post Number: 3785
Registered: 5-2002
Posted on Sunday, May 07, 2006 - 9:37 am:   Edit Post

Congrats on the employment!
yggdrasil
Intermediate Member
Username: yggdrasil

Post Number: 121
Registered: 5-2002
Posted on Sunday, May 07, 2006 - 10:06 am:   Edit Post

"I take my agenda and let's make some appointments and we'll take that good'ol Volkswagen van you stuck away in Amsterdam "on the road again"! ...the tha long and windy Belgian Beer road! "

Paul - I always found it amusing that the Belgian Tourist Office in Brussel hands out booklets for various beer-drinking DRIVING tours! :-)
Route de Geuze, Route de Hoppe, etc. IIRC.
Imagine all these tourists careening through the Belgian countryside, brouwerie to brouwerie !

Congratulations on the gainful employment

Frank
2400wattman
Intermediate Member
Username: 2400wattman

Post Number: 129
Registered: 11-2005
Posted on Sunday, May 07, 2006 - 12:02 pm:   Edit Post

Hey guys,.....I want to go! Pleeeaase? I spent three months in Pirmasens,Germany and drank mostly brews from the Parkbrau Brewery(brouwerie?). The pilsner is crisp and flavorful but the Hefeweizen is fantastic!
yggdrasil
Intermediate Member
Username: yggdrasil

Post Number: 122
Registered: 5-2002
Posted on Sunday, May 07, 2006 - 12:15 pm:   Edit Post

I don't know about a bier und bratwurst tour with 3 bassists - one Canadian,one American and a Belgian (!) - in a Westfalia!
adriaan
Senior Member
Username: adriaan

Post Number: 886
Registered: 6-2002
Posted on Sunday, May 07, 2006 - 12:48 pm:   Edit Post

Grolsch has just started selling their own line of Hefenweizen beer, here in Holland. Refreshing, really excellent especially when the weather is good to us - like it has these last few days.

My sister bought me a coupoe of bottles of St Adriaan's blond abbey beer in Belgium. Pretty nice too - nice and spicy, not sweet at all.
2400wattman
Intermediate Member
Username: 2400wattman

Post Number: 130
Registered: 11-2005
Posted on Sunday, May 07, 2006 - 2:33 pm:   Edit Post

Hey Frank,3 bassists from 3 different countries on a food and drink crawl, trouble perhaps? naaaahhh... International scandal maybe! What would the officials think w/ 3 guys armed w/ Super Filters & wheat beer? Yeeeehaaw!
palembic
Senior Member
Username: palembic

Post Number: 2392
Registered: 9-2002
Posted on Sunday, May 07, 2006 - 2:46 pm:   Edit Post

Thanks Moder!
THanks Frank!

We'll have to do that trip slowly! There is a lot to tweak and NOT at the Westfalia van!
But I promise you ...it would be amazing!

Paul TBO
davehouck
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Username: davehouck

Post Number: 3790
Registered: 5-2002
Posted on Sunday, May 07, 2006 - 3:03 pm:   Edit Post

I seem to recall that there was a picture of the Westfalia posted in a previous thread.
davehouck
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Username: davehouck

Post Number: 3791
Registered: 5-2002
Posted on Sunday, May 07, 2006 - 3:21 pm:   Edit Post

No, I think it was the campervan at the Fur Peace tour.
adriaan
Senior Member
Username: adriaan

Post Number: 887
Registered: 6-2002
Posted on Monday, May 08, 2006 - 1:56 am:   Edit Post

Hey Paul,

Van harte gefeliciteerd met de nieuwe job! Maar er wat van!

Adriaan
2400wattman
Intermediate Member
Username: 2400wattman

Post Number: 138
Registered: 11-2005
Posted on Monday, May 08, 2006 - 9:34 pm:   Edit Post

Hey Adriaan, uh how about an English translation if it's not too personal. yeeeehaaawwww!
yggdrasil
Intermediate Member
Username: yggdrasil

Post Number: 124
Registered: 5-2002
Posted on Tuesday, May 09, 2006 - 1:50 am:   Edit Post

online translator:

"Of heart congratulated with the new job! Only there what from!"

Maybe e.e.cummings is designing these translators!
adriaan
Senior Member
Username: adriaan

Post Number: 888
Registered: 6-2002
Posted on Tuesday, May 09, 2006 - 2:44 am:   Edit Post

Sometimes when I try to be funny, I make these literal translations from English to Dutch or the other way around. Not saying I'm being anywhere near funny, but there is some degree of amusement to be had.

A proper translation would be along the lines of "Congratulations on the new job! Go get 'em boy!"

Still haven't found a proper translation for the Flemish "lap!" - unless it's "duh!"

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