OT: ~The Beer, Spirits, & Nightlife Thread V5~ Time For Good Beer

[Mr. T]

I feel the same way about Rouge, but the only beer by them I ever felt was top notch and would really look forward to drinking was their Chocolate Stout. Even that tastes like a bunch of watered down crap if I drink it today.

They grew too fast, charged too much and stopped caring about quality. A real shame as they are a craft beer OG.

 

[Big McLargehuge]

I feel like they'd be just another microbrewery and not an object of derision as much as they are now if not for the fact that they charge so damn much for their beer.

When they were twice as good as the competition they could get away with charging twice as much...but as competition grew and passed them they kept their prices high, while others didn't. To this day I can get a six-pack of Deschutes' Black Butte Porter for about the same price as a bomber of Rogue's Chocolate Stout...that's an easy choice.

 

[Randy Butternubs]

I still like Dead Guy.

You people on Untappd?

 

[Shady Machine]

I still like Dead Guy.

You people on Untappd?

I haven't head dead guy in a while but was a big fan.

I am. I'm not a huge social media guy but I love untappd. I learn a lot about my boss' drinking habits haha

 

[Mr. T]

I still like Dead Guy.

You people on Untappd?

I should be on Untappd due to my heroic consumption of beer, but like Shady I'm not a social media person.

It would be helpful as I've left many a beer festival asking "What was the name of that one I really liked?". Perhaps I'll sign up.

 

[Big McLargehuge]

I hate social media, but I like beer so I have Untappd basically solely to track what beers I've had and what I think of them.

 

[Beauner]

Speaking of Deschutes black butte Porter, that is a damn good beer. Had it at Burgatory about a month ago. Delicious

 

[HuskerTornado]

Rogue isn't bad, they are a bit higher $ than they should be though. Their Hazelnut Rum was pretty solid, from what I recall. Actually, I think there's still a bit left in a bottle in the bar. hmm

I don't have untapped, but I've got reviews on beeradvocate and ratebeer, same name.

 

[JimsDoors]

Just got a text from dude at the beer store I stop at.

Says Nugget Nectar is in. Seems like it's getting earlier every year, which is fine with me. I'll be getting a case.

 

[Randy Butternubs]

I'd tell you people to add me on Untappd, but I'm quite alright with you people not knowing my face.

 

[DJ Spinoza]

I'm drinking a Nugget Nectar now. It's solid, nothing amazing based on years past. If I remember right, I wasn't too impressed with it last year.

Hoping to seek it out on draft soon - this is from a 12 oz can at the six pack shop around the corner from me. Actually not horrendously priced at 3.50 a can. I used to get at least a case every single year, but it seems like the case price just keeps getting more expensive. It's not as smart on a per-beer ratio, but I don't drink quite as much as I used to, so I might just get another round of it in a little while. Perhaps the distributor will have some 12-packs of it.

 

[Shady Machine]

I'd tell you people to add me on Untappd, but I'm quite alright with you people not knowing my face.

Agreed haha

 

[MetalheadPenguinsFan]

Had a glass of Glenlivet 12 Year Old scotch earlier...

 

[Retrocity]

I keep meaning to get Untapped, but haven't. I've used Beer Advocate to try and track beers I've drank, but am horrible at remembering to do so.

Anybody download the Digital Pour app? Not a ton of bars around Pittsburgh that use it yet, but you can get up to date draft lists along with pricing for each size glass they serve that particular beer in. I know with Industry Public House, it even will tell you how much is remaining in each keg.

I just got a bottle of Terrapin's Rise-n-Shine at Market District in Robinson yesterday. It's essentially their Wake-n-Bake imperial stout aged in Tennessee whiskey barrels for a year.

 

[MetalheadPenguinsFan]

I read on another forum that I'm on that Glenlivet 12 Year Old scotch is being or has been already discontinued.

Say what??

 

[Retrocity]

I am hearing Southern Tier will be opening the Pittsburgh location next week, but haven't heard a set day though.

I also just heard about Mindful Brewing opening up in the South Hills. Sounds like a pretty nice place, 50 beers on tap including around 20 of their own beers, and a bottle shop with upwards of 1000 beers. Hoping to check it out within the next week or two.

 

[HuskerTornado]

I read on another forum that I'm on that Glenlivet 12 Year Old scotch is being or has been already discontinued.

Say what??

http://wordsofwhisky.com/answers-regarding-discontinuation-glenlivet-12/

Apparently, it sounds like their desire to have more bottles available of their older age statement bottlings (which make more $$$$), there is now a much shorter supply of the 12 year barrels. With that, they have discontinued the 12 in many regions throughout the world and it has been replaced by Founder's Reserve, which does not have an age statement. I still see the 12 everywhere, so maybe the US still gets the limited supply, not sure about Canada.

 

[bathroomSTAAL]

Southern Tier is open on the North Shore

http://www.post-gazette.com/life/drinks/2017/01/26/Southern-Tier-Brewing-Co-opens-on-the-North-Shore/stories/201701260005

 

[Shady Machine]

Southern Tier is open on the North Shore

http://www.post-gazette.com/life/drinks/2017/01/26/Southern-Tier-Brewing-Co-opens-on-the-North-Shore/stories/201701260005

Looking forward to going next time I'm in town.

How is the brewery scene shaping up in Pittsburgh lately? In cleveland, we have 5 new breweries opening up this spring either downtown or near west side.

 

[Retrocity]

Looking forward to going next time I'm in town.

How is the brewery scene shaping up in Pittsburgh lately? In cleveland, we have 5 new breweries opening up this spring either downtown or near west side.

http://www.nextpittsburgh.com/current-features/17-pittsburgh-craft-breweries-new-or-coming-soon/

I found this article from a few months back regarding some new breweries. I've heard of a few others plus cider places not on that list, and that's not including brew pubs/craft beer centered bars opening up.

I went to Mindful Brewing on Saturday, beer was pretty good. They had about a dozen of their own in addition to probably 30-35 other taps and their bottle selection. Their hostess told us they had an estimated 4-5 hour wait for a table, so we did not have any of their food. They have an upper and lower level bar along with an outdoor 2nd level patio.

 

[Shady Machine]

http://www.nextpittsburgh.com/current-features/17-pittsburgh-craft-breweries-new-or-coming-soon/

I found this article from a few months back regarding some new breweries. I've heard of a few others plus cider places not on that list, and that's not including brew pubs/craft beer centered bars opening up.

I went to Mindful Brewing on Saturday, beer was pretty good. They had about a dozen of their own in addition to probably 30-35 other taps and their bottle selection. Their hostess told us they had an estimated 4-5 hour wait for a table, so we did not have any of their food. They have an upper and lower level bar along with an outdoor 2nd level patio.

Cool thanks for sharing. It gives me some ideas of places to go when I visit family and friends.

 

[Retrocity]

Cool thanks for sharing. It gives me some ideas of places to go when I visit family and friends.

I think the nice thing to see is that new breweries and brew pubs are really starting to branch out into the suburbs and into sections of the city that aren't as saturated.

 

[HuskerTornado]

Trying to do a winter cleaning out of all my older beer in the house that I'm not trying to age. A larger than it should be undertaking.

Best winter/spring cleaning project ever.

I had 3 cans of Two Hearted Ale left over from summer and all 3 erupted like Mt Vesuvius when popped. They all tasted fine, though.

 

[Mr. T]

Trying to do a winter cleaning out of all my older beer in the house that I'm not trying to age. A larger than it should be undertaking.

Best winter/spring cleaning project ever.

I had 3 cans of Two Hearted Ale left over from summer and all 3 erupted like Mt Vesuvius when popped. They all tasted fine, though.

Good call. I've got a few bottles of de Garde that I'm not aging that just aren't going to drink themselves.

 

[Zero Pucks]

Trying to do a winter cleaning out of all my older beer in the house that I'm not trying to age. A larger than it should be undertaking.

Best winter/spring cleaning project ever.

I had 3 cans of Two Hearted Ale left over from summer and all 3 erupted like Mt Vesuvius when popped. They all tasted fine, though.

Bell's Two Hearted is the best go to beer for any occasion. Never a bad choice.