EMERGENCY - I'm drinking and the old drinking thread is closed!

[The Rube]

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Ballast Point Grapefruit Sculpin (IPA): Nope. All the nopes. Considering I don't mind the regular Sculpin and at least appreciated the quality of the Habanero Sculpin, this was a huge disappointment. I quite literally took 2 sips, then promptly dumped it down the drain.

Crazy Mountain Brewing Lawyers, Guns, And Money (American Barleywine): A little hoppy taste, but very smooth. Liking this one.

So, 1 for 2 on this BYO6 so far.

[The Rube]

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Dark Horse Fore Smoked Stout: Very well done. Recommend.

21st Amendment Monk's Blood: surprisingly good. This was the one I was most doubtful about, and so far it's been the best of the BYO6.

[The Rube]

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Get-together at bbdl's yesterday:

Odell Tree Shaker Imperial Peach IPA. It was tasty, but lots of sediment. Don't know if it was supposed to be like that.

bbdl also had that problem with Mikkeller George (RIS). Plus, that beer was a little hoppy for the style.

[MissThundercat]

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Another visit to Founders yesterday. Had the Black Rye (great), Nitro Pale Ale (meh), and Solid Gold (good light beer).

[Gurtholfin]

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It pays to be on (e)mailing lists with good liquor stores...

Just got notice that one here is getting a limited shipment of Angel's Envy Rye.

I have a bottle, but need a backup.


Going to Louisville in June and in calling stores down there, they don't have any... in Kentucky.


Just called and am #1 on the list. Wish I could swing more than 1 bottle ($80), but I already have a partial (mostly) and am getting a backup.

[bigblue_dl]

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I need to restock the bar a bit. We went through 2 bottles last weekend, Woodford Double Oaked and Caol Ila 12 year. So, at least I don't have anything too expensive to buy. I think I'm going back to Laphroaig, instead of Caol Ila, I like the younger Laph better than the younger Caol. Probably will get another bottle of Woodford, since that seems to be a good fit for my bar. Going to have to replace 2 more bottles of Islay soon. My 18 year Bunnahabhain is almost gone, as is the 12 year Bowmore. Bowmore will be replaced with another bottle of Bowmore, but I will find something new to replace the Bunnahabhain. Would love to get my hands on some of that Angel's Envy Rye, that Gurt mentioned.

[JF_Gophers]

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I've gotten lucky that near my place is a bar/restaurant that taps about 30 beers and rotates many of them almost weekly.

I need to start writing down the good ones though. By the time I'm at the store I've forgotten.

Bought some summery beer for patio sitting. Summer Shandy and Angry Orchard. Nothing special but hits the spot when it's hot.

[Gurtholfin]

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Would love to get my hands on some of that Angel's Envy Rye, that Gurt mentioned.

Try Total Wine locations up by you. According to their website, they have it in stock.

$85

[Gurtholfin]

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Buyer beware though... many rye heavies don't love it and deride it as rum flavored rye.


I like it and find it to be quite unique, but I'm coming at it from a rum heavy's angle...


At $85, read some reviews.

[bigblue_dl]

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I've gotten lucky that near my place is a bar/restaurant that taps about 30 beers and rotates many of them almost weekly.

I need to start writing down the good ones though. By the time I'm at the store I've forgotten.

Bought some summery beer for patio sitting. Summer Shandy and Angry Orchard. Nothing special but hits the spot when it's hot.

I, and others around here, use the app Untappd. You check in the beers you drink, and give them a rating, so then when you are looking for a beer you have a record. Also, based on what you like, it will give you recommendations.

[bigblue_dl]

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Try Total Wine locations up by you. According to their website, they have it in stock.

$85

Sounds like a good lunch excursion.

And I'm not worried about the heavier rum flavor. I'm not a snob when it comes to American Whiskey, so I'd be more interested in trying something that is good, and different. I already have a standard bottle of rye, so this would be an interesting contrast. I'm much more particular about my scotch.

[bigblue_dl]

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Found it at Total Wine Roseville. Thanks for the suggestion! If anyone else is interested (Brent), they had about 5 bottles left.

Also picked up a DIPA from Ballast Point, Ballast Point Victory at Sea and Wasatch Ghostrider.

[The Rube]

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Had the other Angel's whiskey, and was underwhelmed, especially given the price.

As for bbdl's Caol....when he brought out the bottle last Sat and said, "We need to finish this..." Well, challenge accepted. Nothing like just swiggin' good scotch out of the bottle.

Tonight, stopped by a store to see if they had anything good/new. They did. Avery Brewing Uncle Jacob's Stout (barrel-aged). The ABV > Price > Oz in the bottle: 16.9/14/12. Think about that.

[Gurtholfin]

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Enjoying a well deserved Diplomatico Reserva Exclusiva neat after the Hawks OT victory. I fanned as hard as I could fan.

Left the bottle and an empty glass on the table at the start of the first OT...


Started around 5 with a couple of margs (Camarena reposado & Mandarin Napoleon) with our fajitas and had several Angostura 1919 & Cokes during regulation.


A good night.

[The Rube]

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Alaskan Imperial Red. Not even close to as good as the Lucid Duce. It's okay and all, but would probably not buy again. A little disappointed, given the quality of Alaskan's other offerings.