Beer

**Scott R** · 08-07-2007, 10:39 PM

I just wish I could read or understand Finnish. now the quest is to find the beer here in the US. Any ideas Rinselberg??? :cheers::cheers:

**Fezz** · 08-08-2007, 06:33 AM

Scott-

Check out Shangy's in Emmaus, PA. This is the beer Mecca! If they don't have it, or can't get it.......it can't be done. Google them and give them a ring!

**Scott R** · 08-08-2007, 08:56 PM

Originally Posted by Fezz

Scott-

Check out Shangy's in Emmaus, PA. This is the beer Mecca! If they don't have it, or can't get it.......it can't be done. Google them and give them a ring!

Thank you Fezz, I live less than 1 hour away. :D:cheers::D:cheers::D:cheers::D:cheers::D Its time to celebrate !!!!!!!!!!!!!

**Fezz** · 08-09-2007, 06:05 AM

Scott-

No problem! Enjoy!

Shangy's Beer Authority, 40 E. Main St., Emmaus, PA 1-610-967-1701

**EyeManFla** · 08-09-2007, 09:47 AM

Originally Posted by Fezz

I am always surprised to see how many Guiness lovers who have never had the pleasure of tasting some of the other(better) Irish Stouts, like Murphy's.

Believe me,Fezz...when I go to Ireland....next planned trip is June of 2008, I SAMPLE all their stouts and Ales....:cheers:

**Lulubelle** · 08-11-2007, 01:49 AM

Hi Scott R

The website is www.lapinkulta.fi
Try using the contact form on the site to see if their product is available in the US.

:cheers:

**KStraker** · 08-13-2007, 02:48 PM

My favorite beer is Orval, followed closely by Maredsous Dubbel. I also enjoy a very highly hopped ale like Bigfoot Barleywine. Crap, patient just walked in. Back to work.

**Fezz** · 08-13-2007, 09:58 PM

Originally Posted by KStraker

My favorite beer is Orval, followed closely by Maredsous Dubbel. I also enjoy a very highly hopped ale like Bigfoot Barleywine. Crap, patient just walked in. Back to work.

YUMMY! I like your style!

Can you say.......Westmalle?

**Fezz** · 08-13-2007, 10:00 PM

Originally Posted by Scott R

Thank you Fezz, I live less than 1 hour away. :D:cheers::D:cheers::D:cheers::D:cheers::D Its time to celebrate !!!!!!!!!!!!!

Its about an hour + away. I'll buy the first three rounds if you want to meet up at the place I tell my wife is "Heaven on Earth!"!!

:cheers:

**Scott R** · 08-14-2007, 09:19 PM

You got it Fezz :cheers::cheers::cheers:

**rinselberg** · 08-19-2007, 12:21 AM

Several months ago a Mac keyboard was ruined when I tipped over a glass of Rogue Dead Guy Ale ... but I wasn't posting about beer. Since then I've been more wary of drinking coffee or beer while attending the computer, but I haven't been absolute about refraining from it. No matter: I just reached the bottom of the glass. These eye-catching 24-oz. cans caught my eye in the cooler at the supermarket. Not my usual place to pick up beer, but I decided I had to give this a try.

Select ("click") image to enlarge.

High Gravity Steel Reserve from the Steel Brewing Company of Fort Worth, Texas. Or Longview, Texas. Or Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Or Irwindale, California. It's part of SAB Miller. Or not. I guess it depends on whether you go by what it says on the label, or what it says at another place on the label, or what is reported at certain Internet outlets or on the Steel Brewing and SAB Miller websites. I decided that it wasn't worth it to try to get to the bottom of the story (vs. the bottom of the glass). The label says "slow brewed for a minimum of 28 days." It also says "the two-eleven mark is based on the medieval symbol for steel." But it hasn't escaped widespread notice that "211" is a common police department radio code for "armed robbery in progress".

You can find many horrific comments about "211" online, but I find it very drinkable. Not all that different from Budweiser. Somewhat bland or "identity challenged"; somewhat deficient in its hops flavoring (vs. Budweiser); but not bad for a mass produced American style lager. The hefty 8.1% ABV is well-masked. I didn't drink all 24 oz. myself - just 12 oz. I probably won't try it again, as I'd prefer a Budweiser for those times when the modus operandi is mass produced American lager.

For a brief "backgrounder" on the branding and packaging of High Gravity Steel Reserve, see Communication Arts: Steel Reserve Lager.

Duplicated from the Laramy-K Optical online forum.

**Scott R** · 08-29-2007, 12:58 AM

In Canada for a week I discovered Sleemans Honey.:D:D:D Best beer Ive tasted in quite a while. Happy I will be in Toronto for Labor Day. I wonder how much beer customs will let me drive across the Border into the US.:D:cheers::cheers::cheers::cheers::cheers::cheers::cheers :

**Night Train** · 09-02-2007, 07:45 PM

http://www.mensjournal.com/feature/0610/bestbeer.html

**DrNeyecare** · 09-03-2007, 11:19 PM

Originally Posted by Night Train

http://www.mensjournal.com/feature/0610/bestbeer.html

I totally would not agree with #1.

**DragonLensmanWV** · 09-13-2007, 02:06 PM

Hey, Fezz!
Charleston, WV is having their Oktoberfest Beer Festival this weekend. Here's a list from the paper with some recommended and one not recommended beers:
Penn Oktoberfest
Samuel Adams Oktoberfest
Burning River pale Ale

Some WV local beers:
Roedy's Red Ale from Parkersburg's North End Tavern
Blonde Lager and and Nut Brown Ale from Mountaineer Brewing Co. in Martinsburg

and one they say to avoid:
Leinenkugel Sunset Wheat - Along with "Miller Chill" it's one of brewer SABMiller's abominations. Unless you like Froot-Loops flavored beer, avoid this one.

Others have interesting names:
Smithwick's Harp
Rogue Dead Guy Ale
Magic Hat #9
Dos Equis Amber

**For-Life** · 09-13-2007, 02:16 PM

Originally Posted by Scott R

In Canada for a week I discovered Sleemans Honey.:D:D:D Best beer Ive tasted in quite a while. Happy I will be in Toronto for Labor Day. I wonder how much beer customs will let me drive across the Border into the US.:D:cheers::cheers::cheers::cheers::cheers::cheers::cheers :

I told you how good it was.

**Fezz** · 09-13-2007, 04:17 PM

Originally Posted by DragonLensmanWV

Hey, Fezz!
Charleston, WV is having their Oktoberfest Beer Festival this weekend. Here's a list from the paper with some recommended and one not recommended beers:
Penn Oktoberfest
Samuel Adams Oktoberfest
Burning River pale Ale

Some WV local beers:
Roedy's Red Ale from Parkersburg's North End Tavern
Blonde Lager and and Nut Brown Ale from Mountaineer Brewing Co. in Martinsburg

and one they say to avoid:
Leinenkugel Sunset Wheat - Along with "Miller Chill" it's one of brewer SABMiller's abominations. Unless you like Froot-Loops flavored beer, avoid this one.

Others have interesting names:
Smithwick's Harp
Rogue Dead Guy Ale
Magic Hat #9
Dos Equis Amber

I am going to Mapquest this when I get home. I'm thinking road trip?

**HarryChiling** · 09-13-2007, 04:19 PM

Troegenator Double Bock - http://www.troegs.com/beers_nator.htm
Mad Elf - http://www.troegs.com/beers_elf.htm

Troeg makes some of the best beer and they give tours on Saturdays and it's in my neighborhood.

**Fezz** · 09-13-2007, 04:36 PM

Originally Posted by HarryChiling

Troeg makes some of the best beer and they give tours on Saturdays and it's in my neighborhood.

Hmmmm..Saturday tours, and close to you. I agree, there beers are very well made. Well, I don't normally(just abnormally) drink, but they are great!

I have Saturday open.................My Brides away for the day............

ROAD TRIP?

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

**Fezz** · 09-13-2007, 04:43 PM

Originally Posted by HarryChiling

...... and it's in my neighborhood.

Troegs is in your neighborhood.
Victory is in my neighborhood.

Two great breweries.
Two great Opticians with great breweries in there neighborhoods.

All in Pennsylvania.

Coincedence?

:D:cheers::D:cheers::D

**Fezz** · 09-13-2007, 06:33 PM

Dragon-

Charleston, WV maps out at 438.something miles and a minute or four short of seven hours.

Doable. Very doable.

Can you give me a bit more info? Time, tickets, lodging?

I'll go fuel up the FezzMobile and get the JackLinks Beef Jerky out of the fridge, and map out the optical shops that I may want to hit on the way!

**Johns** · 09-13-2007, 11:07 PM

Originally Posted by Fezz

Dragon-

I'll go fuel up the FezzMobile and get the JackLinks Beef Jerky out of the fridge, and map out the optical shops that I may want to hit on the way!

Don't forget to save your receipts guys...after all, this is a business expense.

Research?:cheers::cheers::cheers:

**Scott R** · 09-19-2007, 10:25 PM

Lets plan an April Beer fest around VE East. :cheers:

**optigrrl** · 09-19-2007, 11:49 PM

What's all this about road trips and beer fests in the east? Some of you have to show up in Vegas - I'm feeling a bit neglected...(of course, Johns is good enough to visit!)

**optigrrl** · 09-28-2007, 09:18 PM

Originally Posted by DrNeyecare

Optigrrl, see if you can find a bottle of "Midas Touch" by Dogfish Head Brewery. DFH is a brewery that does not distribute in CA, but I was able to get my hands on a bunch when I was in Arizona. I think you'll like this beer. Its reminds me of a Port Wine.

Hi Dr N -

OK - I thougt Dogfish Head was the beer, not the brewery! One of the guys from the brewery was at our store handing out samples of the punkin and the 60 minute IPA. VERY good stuff! He told us the story of the Midas, using original ingredients found in DNA from King Midas' tomb.

Will have to try it! Are you going to VEW?