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[quote=Angry;711718]Does it make you bleed from your asshole?[/quote]

No that's my hemorrhoids.

j/k

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[quote=tryfuhl;711717]Really excited to try this Rogue Chipotle Ale later on[/quote]

twas pretty damn good

not much of the pepper flavor from what I recall but some good smokiness

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After getting my USCIS badge, I went to [URL="http://www.capcitybrew.com/"]Capital City Brewing Company[/URL] for lunch and had a burger and their Red Wheat and Blue seasonal. A belgian wheat with a raspberry/blueberry finish. After I ordered it, I had 2nd thoughts, thinking since it's a fruit beer that it would be on the sweet side. It wasn't sweet, and the berry flavor complimented the beer justly.

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nice. will have to try

spreaking of fruit Samuel Smith cider is good

anyone had the DFH shelter pale ale?

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[quote=BDBohnzie;711969]After getting my USCIS badge, I went to [URL="http://www.capcitybrew.com/"]Capital City Brewing Company[/URL] for lunch and had a burger and their Red Wheat and Blue seasonal. A belgian wheat with a raspberry/blueberry finish. After I ordered it, I had 2nd thoughts, thinking since it's a fruit beer that it would be on the sweet side. It wasn't sweet, and the berry flavor complimented the beer justly.[/quote]

Fruit beers can be tricky. I like them as long as the fruit is squarely in the background and doesn't overpower the beer.

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[quote=tryfuhl;711998]anyone had the DFH shelter pale ale?[/quote]
You betcha. A good beer and a nice transition into the rest of their line. I haven't had one in several years because I tend to run towards their IPAs, but the Shelter Pale Ale is worth trying.

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[quote=Mattyk;712060]Fruit beers can be tricky. I like them as long as the fruit is squarely in the background and doesn't overpower the beer.[/quote]
And this one was in the background complimenting the wheat beer, and afterthought so to speak.

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Just started brewing my own beer. I'm pretty excited. Started simple because, well... I'm sure I'll screw it up.

I'm brewing a Washington apple ale, and adding a little bit of finishing hops to give it a little kick.

Went here to get all the ingredients. [url=http://www.mdhb.com/]Maryland HomeBrew warehouse and online store for home brew and wine making, brew your own supplies. Kegging, corks, recipes, ingredient kits.[/url]

They were ridiculously helpful, so if anyone was thinking about doing it, try here. I literally just brought my recipe and they weighed everything I needed out for me.

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[quote=RobH4413;718263]Just started brewing my own beer. I'm pretty excited. Started simple because, well... I'm sure I'll screw it up.

I'm brewing a Washington apple ale, and adding a little bit of finishing hops to give it a little kick.

Went here to get all the ingredients. [url=http://www.mdhb.com/]Maryland HomeBrew warehouse and online store for home brew and wine making, brew your own supplies. Kegging, corks, recipes, ingredient kits.[/url]

They were ridiculously helpful, so if anyone was thinking about doing it, try here. I literally just brought my recipe and they weighed everything I needed out for me.[/quote]

I have been brewing for a little while now and absolutely love it. You will find with practice and patience you can brew beer at better quality than anything you can get in a store. I also use Maryland homebrew, they are really nice and helpful. Good luck with your new hobby it can get quite addictive.

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Guess this could go here or in the new tv shows thread, but anyway...

[url=http://beernews.org/2010/10/brew-masters-on-discovery-channel-with-sam-calagione-debuts-in-november/]Brew Masters on Discovery Channel (with Sam Calagione) debuts in November | Beernews.org[/url]

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I tried to brew beer with a kit I got several yrs back and after tasting the beer i threw it and the brew kit away. I'l stick to buying beer or drinking my buddies beer he brews. He makes a honey beer which is great.

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[quote=SmootSmack;747605]Guess this could go here or in the new tv shows thread, but anyway...

[URL="http://beernews.org/2010/10/brew-masters-on-discovery-channel-with-sam-calagione-debuts-in-november/"]Brew Masters on Discovery Channel (with Sam Calagione) debuts in November | Beernews.org[/URL][/quote]

Sounds like a cool show, I'll definitely be checking that out. Can't go wrong with DFH, one of my favorite brewers.

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[quote=Mattyk;747619]Sounds like a cool show, I'll definitely be checking that out. Can't go wrong with DFH, one of my favorite brewers.[/quote]

One of my good friends met the brewmaster and actually went to a DFH tasting event here in Richmond bout 6 months ago...dont know if this is the same guy. ...Anyway DFH...I cant say anything bad bout these guys. Been around, established Microbrew, but I cant say favorite to anyone of their beers. Solid, but not great...120 Ipa i had twice, its a real treat. I think 90 min is overrated a bit, but I know that beer gets alot of dap. I need to try more of their beers. Want to say ive had 4-5 types

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[quote=SmootSmack;747605]Guess this could go here or in the new tv shows thread, but anyway...

[url=http://beernews.org/2010/10/brew-masters-on-discovery-channel-with-sam-calagione-debuts-in-november/]Brew Masters on Discovery Channel (with Sam Calagione) debuts in November | Beernews.org[/url][/quote]

He is in Baltimore tonight at the Alewife with 16 of their beers on tap. Kind of a meet and greet tasting. The guy from Stone was there two weeks ago with 40 of theirs on tap.

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[quote=firstdown;747610]I tried to brew beer with a kit I got several yrs back and after tasting the beer i threw it and the brew kit away. I'l stick to buying beer or drinking my buddies beer he brews. He makes a honey beer which is great.[/quote]

Brewing from a Mr. Beer kit kinda sucks. Very bare bones with no control. Brewing with the right equipment and ingredients make all the difference.