Beer

[rinselberg]

Sierra Nevada ESB. "Early Spring Beer". From a sixpack of 12-oz. bottles. This one hasn't had time to stale on a retailer's shelf. About as refreshing a bottled beer as I've ever had. Malty and hoppy (and a little yeasty), but not too much of any one ingredient.

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[Scott R]

My friend just returned from Toronto with 2 cases of Sleemans Honey;-) Let the good times roll.

[For-Life]

My friend just returned from Toronto with 2 cases of Sleemans Honey;-) Let the good times roll.

good stuff. That is my favourite every day beer.

[LandLord]

Ever tried Innes and Gunn?

[Fezz]

Ever tried Innes and Gunn?

I haven't! Sounds like an invite to me! Pick the time and place, I'll try to be there!


:cheers::cheers::cheers:

[LandLord]

Meet me at Wickhams Pub in Leeds at 5:30

[Scott R]

I haven't! Sounds like an invite to me! Pick the time and place, I'll try to be there!


:cheers::cheers::cheers:

Open Invitation????

[rinselberg]

That's right: Tactical Nuclear Penguin.

The World's Strongest ever beer: A 32% double cask matured uber-imperial stout.



Direct from the brewer's website:
http://www.brewdog.com/blog-article.php?id=214

As reported by the BBC:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/s...st/8380412.stm

[kikin]

:cheers: Deshutes Brewery; Obsidian for the toasty flavor, Mirror Pond for a tasty lighter touch.

[DragonLensmanWV]

Hmmm. I'm surprised they don't have a beer that tastes like chicken. :D:D

[KStraker]

Hmmm. I'm surprised they don't have a beer that tastes like chicken. :D:D

I have a beer recipe that calls for a whole chicken, boiled, flayed, and beaten in a mortar until the bones are all broken. Sounds yummy!

[Spexvet]

OK nobody has mentioned Samuel Smith's Nut Brown Ale ...

Sam's Nut brown is my favorite second is Bellhaven Scottish Ale.

Then there's Killian's Red and Yuengling Traditional Lager. For sitting around and drinking, I like Coors Extra Gold.

[LandLord]

Didn't know they still make coors extra gold

[Fezz]

I think that a list of gift ideas for the beer enthusiast on your "Whatever Holiday You Celebrate" list may be in order for you late shoppers out there! You can always thank me by offering to hoist a beer or four with me....and actually following through with it!

1.) Books!

I know, I know, "Nobody reads anymore" you say! EXACTLEY!! That *NOBODY* needs some beer books to snap them out of their doldrums!

Here is a list from Ale Street News for some great reads this holiday season!

http://www.alestreetonline.com/content/view/344/45/

2.) Homebrew!

Homebrewing beer is so easy, even Fezz can do it! It really is rather easy, almost fun, and practically safe {almost}!
I have brewed many a brew and am none the worse for it! Actually, I have the set up, most of the ingredients, and the Gusto to give Ole Jim Koch a run for his money!! Here are a few sites that will help you in your gift giving journey for the beer head on your list!

www.northernbrewer.com
www.midwestsupplies.com
www.siebelinstitute.com
www.homebrewersassociation.com
www.brewersassociation.org
www.hopsdirect.com

3.) Subscriptions!

If a beer lover is on your list, there are plenty of publications that would interest them!
www.allaboutbeer.com
www.alestreetonline.com
www.homebrewersassociation.com
{Zymurgy}
www.byo.com


4.) Gift Packs!

Man, oh man.....where do I start?
There are so many beer gift packs this year that I am almost in a state of delerium! Hopefully you are in a *Beer Friendly Zone* and can find some of these delightful packaged treats! (Taken from the All About Beer Jan. 2010 magazine edition)

*Corsendonk Geschkdoos Gift Pack
*Corsendoonk Degustation Gift Pack
*Corsendonk Christmas Ale Gift Tin
*Corsendonk Christmas Ale Gift Pack
*Historic Ales from Scotland Gift Pack
*Best of Belgium from Anheuser-Busch/InBev
*Samuel Smith Selection Box
*Lindemans Gift Box
*Chimay Sampler Pack {One of my FAVORITES!!!!}
*Weihenstephan Gift Box
*Christmas in Belgium 5-pack
*Exclusive Belgian Ales
*Poperings Hommel Bier Gift Pack
*Ename Tripel Abbey Beer Gift Box
*Saranac 12 Beers of Winter
*Rogue Santa's Private Reserve Ale in a wooden Box
*New Glarus Gift Pack
*Full Sail Gift Box
*Stoudt's Four-Pack {A local favorite of mine!}
*A Rather Curious Collection of Holiday Ales 4-pack
*Anderson Valley Gift Box
*Unibroue Gift Pack
*Wychwood Hobgoblin Gift Tube
*Left Hand Holiday Pack
*Heineken Festive Draught Keg
*McAuslan St-Ambroise10 Vintage Ale

5.) Neat Beer Related Stuff!

www.kegman.net Beer pouring and storage
www.BeerTapGuy.com
www.wearyourbeer.com
www.beercollections.com
www.beertubes.com
www.beerbooks.com
www.maverickbarproducts.com
www.bottleopener.com
www.barproducts.com
www.truebeer.com
www.pubglasses.com
www.beertees.com
www.drunkandwasted.com {May have some risque material, may not be work friendly!}
www.beveragefactory.com
www.beertaps.com
www.beeravenue.com
www.beeronthewall.com
www.beergifts.com
www.drinkingstuff.com
www.capcatchers.com
www.tasteyourbeer.com
www.homebrewers.com
www.beersteinsandmugs.com
www.northcoteimports.com
www.beersodasports.com
www.thepubshoppe.com
www.neonsigns.com
www.beertownusa.com
www.samssteins.com
www.barmirrors.com
www.cymba.com



Get out and travel the wonderful world of beer! Visit your local taproom, bar, pub, lounge, brewery! Hoist a glass and enjoy!


That is just a start!
Don't sweat it if you can not get these brands where you reside. Life is too short to sweat it! You could always PM me for ideas, or suggestions for your area. Chances are that I have enjoyed hoisting a few too many from just about anywhere you may reside!


Feel free to PM me with any question, suggestions, or offers to buy many rounds of fine brews on your dime!!

Happy Hoisting my Friends!!!

:cheers::cheers::cheers::cheers:

[Chris Ryser]

[k12311997]

hot black coffee coming out your nose hurts.

[Fezz]

hot black coffee coming out your nose hurts.

Should have been cool beer!

;):cheers::cheers::cheers::D

[k12311997]

I think that a list of gift ideas for the beer enthusiast on your "Whatever Holiday You Celebrate" list may be in order for you late shoppers out there! You can always thank me by offering to hoist a beer or four with me....and actually following through with it!

I bet you left this page up on the computer at home for the Mrs. find.

:cheers::cheers::cheers:

[Fezz]

I bet you left this page up on the computer at home for the Mrs. find.

:cheers::cheers::cheers:

Maybe.......


:cheers::cheers::cheers:

[Fezz]

Anybody interested in a group buy for some *REAL* beer goggles?

These may be fun! Heck, use them one time and I bet that you will be convinced to never be without a pair again!


http://www.alestreetonline.com/compo...art/Itemid,46/


PS. The lenses are high quality and UV protected!!


:cheers::cheers::cheers::cheers:

[Fezz]

Just a reminder:

There is a Social Group on optiboard for beer lovers. It is in the Community section {top tool bar}, under social groups.

Beer Lovers of Optiboard!


The social groups have been anything but social for quite some time now, but they exist and they have some neat info if you dig around a bit!

:cheers::cheers::cheers::cheers::cheers:

[GAgal]

For my Christmas present I'll take the Stoudt's Four-Pack and the Historic Ales from Scotland Gift Pack...call me and we'll set up the shipping info! :cheers::D

[Mr. Finney]

I'll take a Fat Tire from New Belgium any day, or a Chimay Blue. Also like Pyramid Hefeweizen and Apricot, Spaten Optimator, Boulevard Wheat, Blue Moon for something lighter, and Negra Modelo for Mexican. Plenty of others, but that's a start. Cheers Fezzy! :cheers:

[Fezz]

So..................what is on tap at your place?

What are you drinking at your local taproom?

What gets your taste buds popping at your local lounge?

Lets hear and drink beer!

[Wes]

I keep a keg of yuengling on tap in my billiard room kegerator! Also have a beer fridge in the theater room full of various premium brews and some Michelob "girl"(not mine).