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[quote=Giantone;1252319]Sadly one of the Breweries that I like from up in New England has closed due to the pandemic ,it seems I might not get to make my yearly beer run this fall.[/quote]

which one is that

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[quote=TheMalcolmConnection;1236496]If you can ever get up there, it's a freaking GORGEOUS brewery. Beer good and atmosphere is even better:

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I second this. We stopped in at the 2nd leg of our bike trip from Cumberland to DC along the C&O. Beer was a much need respite from our journey, and I got drunk enough to bid (and win) a large framed picture of a deer.

My wife was not pleased with my antics.

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Today was bottling day for me. I brewed an American Pale Ale for 4th of July. Had a few hops left over from other recipes and threw together a recipe of all US sourced ingredients. Wasn't sure if it would turn out well but turned out pretty good a bit more hoppy than a traditional pale ale. I am guessing the bottles will fly at our "neighborhood" 4th celebration.
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Currently drinking a Leinenkugel Summer Shandy while tubing down the river. That is a refreshing wheat beer on a warm day.

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[quote=BaltimoreSkins;1252468]

[B]Currently drinking a Leinenkugel Summer Shandy while tubing down the river. That is a refreshing wheat beer on a warm day[/B].[/quote]

Like literally drinking a beer, tubing down the river and posting this? Got the six pack cooling in the water with a string on it tied to your toe?

Fucking jealous. I award you the "YOLO!!" badge.

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Six pack was tied to the tube. I did have to wait till I had cell phone reception it is a bit spotty where I live.

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[quote=BaltimoreSkins;1252503]Six pack was tied to the tube. I did have to wait till I had cell phone reception it is a bit spotty where I live.[/quote]

I love driving up 83 past where you live. its goes from Baltimore City to nice country real quick. I imagine Cockeysville is blowing up. seemed like that was country 10 years ago.

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You know I have lived here for so long it is hard for me to recognize the year to year changes that occur. Cockeysville is always so busy it is easier to get to Towson that to fight York rd down there. I am pretty fortunate. I work less than 3 miles from my home, have the Gunpowder State Park less than a mile, the NCR trail is 10 minutes away.

Back to the topic at hand Cockeysville has a good new brewery in Hunt Valley called BC Brewery and their street tacos are great.

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Went to grab sushi yesterday and went to the store to peruse the beer stumbled across the Union Craft Brewing section and noticed a beer called "Divine" with the slogan A Perversely Hoppy Ale. Now I am not a native son of Baltimore but I know enough of its seedy underbelly to know about Divine. Any beer that pays homage to her better deliver the goods. It was well hopped with citrus hops and very tasty.

[url]https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Divine_(performer[/url])

I also picked up some Founders All Day Session IPA. What we called 20 years a go a pale ale.

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[quote=MTK;1252323]which one is that[/quote]

Berkshire Brewing Company but now my brother says in might reopen in a month . The other I like is the Big Elm Brewing Company ,they had closed their Tap room but stayed open for sales.

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I'm bored out of my mind right now. Not ready for sleep.

If you could only have 1 beer (doesn't even have to be beer) for the rest of your life, what would it be? Doesn't even have to be in business anymore. The only qualifications are: it has alcohol and you've had at least 1 of them.

Mine is the Alesmith .394 (the Tony Gwynn beer) pale ale. If Jager bombs were sustainable, that would be up there too.

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[quote=sdskinsfan2001;1252923]I'm bored out of my mind right now. Not ready for sleep.

If you could only have 1 beer (doesn't even have to be beer) for the rest of your life, what would it be? Doesn't even have to be in business anymore. The only qualifications are: it has alcohol and you've had at least 1 of them.

Mine is the Alesmith .394 (the Tony Gwynn beer) pale ale. If Jager bombs were sustainable, that would be up there too.[/quote]


Truly amazing stuff!


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[quote=sdskinsfan2001;1252923]I'm bored out of my mind right now. Not ready for sleep.

If you could only have 1 beer (doesn't even have to be beer) for the rest of your life, what would it be? Doesn't even have to be in business anymore. The only qualifications are: it has alcohol and you've had at least 1 of them.

Mine is the Alesmith .394 (the Tony Gwynn beer) pale ale. If Jager bombs were sustainable, that would be up there too.[/quote]

Great question, for me Prima Pils by Victory Brewing Company. If you’re making me drink only one beer the rest of my life it has to be suitable for every situation and mood. It has to be crushable, it has to be flavorful, it has to go great on Thanksgiving as equally as it goes at a July 4 BBQ, it has to satisfy without making me feel full, it has to pair with food, has to go great in the sunshine or in the shower. This one does all of it. I can drink 10 at a party or I can sip one with a filet at a fine steakhouse.

I love the Pilsner style and this is one of the best in the world.

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I like hearing about beers from other states. Everyone should be required to answer sd’s question here, I think you asked the best question that has ever been asked on The Warpath except for maybe Question 3 or favorite pie.

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[quote=sdskinsfan2001;1252923]I'm bored out of my mind right now. Not ready for sleep.

If you could only have 1 beer (doesn't even have to be beer) for the rest of your life, what would it be? Doesn't even have to be in business anymore. The only qualifications are: it has alcohol and you've had at least 1 of them.

Mine is the Alesmith .394 (the Tony Gwynn beer) pale ale. If Jager bombs were sustainable, that would be up there too.[/quote]

Good question, I’d probably go with Sierra Nevada Pale Ale. It’s one of those OG craft beers. A lot of times shopping for beer can feel overwhelming with all the choices and SN is often my go to. It’s basic enough that most people who claim to not like craft beer still like it and most beer snobs will admit it’s super solid. And I like the alcohol is only 5% so it’s very crushable.

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[quote=sdskinsfan2001;1252923]I'm bored out of my mind right now. Not ready for sleep.

If you could only have 1 beer (doesn't even have to be beer) for the rest of your life, what would it be? Doesn't even have to be in business anymore. The only qualifications are: it has alcohol and you've had at least 1 of them.

Mine is the Alesmith .394 (the Tony Gwynn beer) pale ale. If Jager bombs were sustainable, that would be up there too.[/quote]

1. Bell’s Two Hearted Ale


2. Cigar City Jai Alai IPA

Both strong body, hoppy and refreshing


Ive noticed a big trend of Ultra light body, hoppy ipa over the last five year..too light. Don’t get me wrong, I do enjoy some pale ale, citra ale stuff in the summer especially and I do love German & Czech pilsners , but a body consistency of iced tea or cheap American beer isn’t why I’m paying extra In the store.

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I’ve got some Jai Alai in the fridge right now. I remember back when it was only available in Florida so anytime I was down there on vacation that’s all I’d drink.


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[quote=MTK;1252932]Good question, I’d probably go with Sierra Nevada Pale Ale. It’s one of those OG craft beers. A lot of times shopping for beer can feel overwhelming with all the choices and SN is often my go to. It’s basic enough that most people who claim to not like craft beer still like it and most beer snobs will admit it’s super solid. And I like the alcohol is only 5% so it’s very crushable.[/quote]

Yes. Folks who drank good beer long enough remember when Sierra Nevada Sam Adams, Pete’s wicked, dominion ale...and maybe a Tuppers Hop Pocket Or Foggy bottom in the mid Atlantic region were your only choices. Sierra Nevada still stands tall today, I grab a 12 packet or 2 a year just to support them.

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[quote=MTK;1252934]I’ve got some Jai Alai in the fridge right now. I remember back when it was only available in Florida so anytime I was down there on vacation that’s all I’d drink.


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The longer they’ve been around here the more I go back. It’s distinctive versus a lot of west coast style ipa on the market which are good, but their taste will run together imo.

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[quote=MTK;1252932]Good question, I’d probably go with Sierra Nevada Pale Ale. It’s one of those OG craft beers. A lot of times shopping for beer can feel overwhelming with all the choices and SN is often my go to. It’s basic enough that most people who claim to not like craft beer still like it and most beer snobs will admit it’s super solid. And I like the alcohol is only 5% so it’s very crushable.[/quote]

Sierra Nevada is definitely an OG and good stuff. It's towards the top of the craft beers all times greats list.

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[quote=Schneed10;1252929]I like hearing about beers from other states. Everyone should be required to answer sd’s question here, I think you asked the best question that has ever been asked on The Warpath except for maybe Question 3 or favorite pie.[/quote]

It's crazy how booming the craft beer market is. San Diego alone has over 150 breweries. There are a lot of good ones here. Green Flash West Coast IPA is another favorite. Those pack a wallop though. Not your every day beer or watch with sports all day beer.

Drakes in San Leandro California (bay area) makes a great pale ale (1500) and IPA (Best Coast IPA).

I typically roam in the pale ale/IPA world. If I want to go something light and refreshing I like the Kona Big Wave Golden Ale.

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Foggy bottom -wholly crap I haven’t heard that name in many many years. It was them, Pete’s, Sierra Nevada, Sam Adams, honey brown, bass and a local beer wild goose(?)

Beer for the rest of my life?

Pliny the elder ... still the best drinker beer. Sip of sunshine as well.

But I think I’d go stout. Barrel aged first meal by RAR. Only had it twice but it left an impression

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If I ever had the time or the money I'd love to spend a football season doing a football game in every SEC town with a stop at FSU.

Or just start in Florida and drive up the east coast trying different beers in every state. So many options and each area of the country (sometimes even different parts of 1 state) typically has their own unique takes on how to brew beers and the flavor profiles they have.

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[quote=SunnySide;1252939]Foggy bottom -wholly crap I haven’t heard that name in many many years. It was them, Pete’s, Sierra Nevada, Sam Adams, honey brown, bass and a local beer wild goose(?)

Beer for the rest of my life?

Pliny the elder ... still the best drinker beer. Sip of sunshine as well.

But I think I’d go stout. Barrel aged first meal by RAR. Only had it twice but it left an impression[/quote]

If you recognize these beers, than you know ima hog in this game.

Wild goose...yup, good one from back in the day

Ugh honey brown was so effin disgusting. I think I puked from that one time back in the day

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Great question SD!
Schneed a pils is an excellent choice. They are tasty and very hard to brew. If you found a good one stick with it.

For me I have a few additional criteria that I would add packaging should be available in both bottles and cans. I do some activities like rock climbing and mountain biking. Throwing bottles into a pack is a pain. It also has to ubiquitous enough that I can find it throughout the US when travelling. For me that has to be Sierra Nevada Pale Ale.

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[QUOTE=SunnySide;1252939]Foggy bottom -wholly crap I haven’t heard that name in many many years. It was them, Pete’s, Sierra Nevada, Sam Adams, honey brown, bass and a local beer wild goose(?)



Beer for the rest of my life?



Pliny the elder ... still the best drinker beer. Sip of sunshine as well.



But I think I’d go stout. Barrel aged first meal by RAR. Only had it twice but it left an impression[/QUOTE]Foggy Bottom was one of the First Beer [emoji482] that I ever had when I turned 21!

Foggy Bottom was actually one of my favorite beers [emoji482] when I was younger. It's too bad that it isn't around anymore.

BTW...to answer the original question...If I could only be allowed to drink one beer or other alcoholic drink for the reminder of my life...I'd have to choose Twisted Iced Tea. The reason is that I like the flavor and it goes well just about any food.
If I had to choose a beer [emoji482] only, that was the only alcoholic beverage I would be able to drink for the remainder of my life, I think [emoji848] that I'd have to choose Yuengling beer [emoji482]. The reason for my choice of Yuengling is that while it is a nationally available beer [emoji482], it has the taste of a micro brew beer and it goes well with a variety of foods.

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[QUOTE=Chico23231;1252942]....



Ugh honey brown was so effin disgusting. I think I puked from that one time back in the day[/QUOTE]

LOL [emoji23]

That actually happened to me!

When I was a new drinker as a young man, I once drank a whole 6 Pack of JW Dundee's Honey [emoji518] Brown. Of course I got drunk and then I got sick [emoji2961] I will never forget the gross after taste in my mouth each time I got sick [emoji2961]
Now even the smell of a beer with honey in it will make me feel sick [emoji2961]

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[quote=kct1975;1252962]LOL [emoji23]

That actually happened to me!

When I was a new drinker as a young man, I once drank a whole 6 Pack of JW Dundee's Honey [emoji518] Brown. Of course I got drunk and then I got sick [emoji2961] I will never forget the gross after taste in my mouth each time I got sick [emoji2961]
Now even the smell of a beer with honey in it will make me feel sick [emoji2961]

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Ditto...dude, I can smell it now and the same and want to throw up. Flavored beer was a way to lure cross over beer drinkers...I remember Oregon Beer company made a raspberry or blackberry ale...also Sam Adams made a like cherry wheat was crazy tasting.

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[quote=Chico23231;1252964]Ditto...dude, I can smell it now and the same and want to throw up. Flavored beer was a way to lure cross over beer drinkers...I remember Oregon Beer company made a raspberry or blackberry ale...also Sam Adams made a like cherry wheat was crazy tasting.[/quote]

Yet every fall people here are talking about the Dark heavy beers / ales or the Pumpkin ones.

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Doubt it's available on the east coast because it's a San Diego company but Pizza Port (their pizza is legit too), has a real good session IPA, Ponto S.I.P.A. if you're looking for a beer with some good flavor, but not trying to get shitfaced. Only 4.5%. Think Coors Light is 4 2%.

Session beers are a relatively new thing out here. Imagine it's probably the same every where in America.

Any recommendations on east coast beers?

They also have a fantastic full IPA, Wipeout.

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[quote=sdskinsfan2001;1252923]I'm bored out of my mind right now. Not ready for sleep.

If you could only have 1 beer (doesn't even have to be beer) for the rest of your life, what would it be? Doesn't even have to be in business anymore. The only qualifications are: it has alcohol and you've had at least 1 of them.

Mine is the Alesmith .394 (the Tony Gwynn beer) pale ale. If Jager bombs were sustainable, that would be up there too.[/quote]

I've never been more than a social drinker but I'd go with Optimal Wit by Port City, that's pretty popular for a DMV beer. Everytime I go out my friends are always trying out new craft beers but I always go back to the familiar pale ale's lol.

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[quote=mooby;1257151]I've never been more than a social drinker but I'd go with Optimal Wit by Port City, that's pretty popular for a DMV beer. Everytime I go out my friends are always trying out new craft beers but I always go back to the familiar pale ale's lol.[/quote]

Nothing wrong about sticking to your personal favorites.

I've bought a lot of six packs, to try something new, that I really didn't like.

I've narrowed it down to about 3 or 4 beers I constantly buy now.

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Went to BevMo today for the 1st time since February/March solely to get these...

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[quote=sdskinsfan2001;1257153]Nothing wrong about sticking to your personal favorites.

I've bought a lot of six packs, to try something new, that I really didn't like.

[B]I've narrowed it down to about 3 or 4 beers I constantly buy now[/B].[/quote]

Yeah thats where im at. I let the freshest date make my decision btw Monument City 51, RAR country ride, Maine Lunch, occassionaly sculpin but they are always old nowadays.

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We rented an RV for a month and traveled out west to see some of the National Parks. Here were some of my favorites that we picked up going through different states:

Indiana: Three Floyds Brewing Company: Space Station Middle Finger-American Pale Ale
South Dakota: Fernson Brewing Company: Shy Giant IPA, Curio Tart Ale
Montana: Big Sky Brewing Company: Moose Drool Brown Ale, Big Sky IPA; Lewis and Clark Brewing Company: Halo Huckleberry Hefe
Wyoming: Grand Teton Brewing Company: Teton Range IPA
Arizona: San Tan Brewing Company: Juicy Jack Juicy Hazy IPA, Hop Shock IPA; Devils Ale American Pale Ale

There were so many other good ones but those were the ones that jumped out to me.

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So I am currently working part-time at a Lidl supermarket [emoji1622] and they, of course sell German [emoji629] beer [emoji482].

About a week ago, I decided to purchase some of the beer [emoji482] that they sell, after I got off of my shift.

I purchased the Perlenbacher Premium Lager at Lidl, and it was surprisingly good. It wasn't as good as the micro brews I've had in the past, but it was tasty and and went well with the Mexican [emoji1166] dish I had made for dinner [emoji899] [IMG]https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200818/ffa168ce1fc090de1473bcbb86789e1b.jpg[/IMG]

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[quote=SunnySide;1252939]Foggy bottom -wholly crap I haven’t heard that name in many many years. It was them, Pete’s, Sierra Nevada, Sam Adams, honey brown, bass and a local beer wild goose(?)

Beer for the rest of my life?

Pliny the elder ... still the best drinker beer. Sip of sunshine as well.

But I think I’d go stout. Barrel aged first meal by RAR. Only had it twice but it left an impression[/quote]
Wild Goose Snow Goose is one of the best winter beers I've ever had. Someone owns the name and recipes and is slowly trying to get back to market.

BA First Meal? I have 2 or 3 bottles lying around (BA 10 Layer as well). Good stuff.

Rest of my life? New Park Double Cloud. If you've had any TreeHouse beers, Double Cloud trumps any of the DIPAs that TreeHouse puts out. Amazingly refreshing, crushable, and just delicious.

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Bruery's Sticky Maple .. bourbon BA imperial stout with maple syrup.

Really nice, def enjoyed my 16 oz but at 11.99 a can, makes it a bit too pricey plus there are going to be a million BA stouts coming our way over the next 4 months or so.

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Monument City changed the label to their 51 rye ... and I know its the same beer/recipe but I swear my brain was convinced it was different.

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Pliney the Elder is outstanding but hard to find. A restaurant near me has it on tap thankfully.


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Making a Beer run to New England(Berkshires) next Friday! Hitting the Berkshires ,should be getting 5 cases' assorted Beer from these two Breweries.

[url]https://www.berkshire-brewing.com/our-beers[/url]


Love the Steel Rail Extra Pale Ale...


[url]https://www.bigelmbeer.com/[/url]

Lion's Ale ,it's awesome .


Lion's Ale - We brew this smooth English-style amber ale with our good friends at The Red Lion Inn in Stockbridge, MA. This beer has been crafted to pair greatly with most every meal and works well during any season, it is most often enjoyed at the historic inn with food and friends. 5.3% ABV

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Singlecut's Jackknifed Juggernaut ... its a dry hopped 2x hazy ipa. it was good, those hazy fruit thick ipas arent my favorite but i wanted to try something different this week and singlecut makes good, albeit a lil too pricey beers.

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Had something that has never happened to me. Got a sixer of cans RAR country ride (simple tasty pale ale). I couldnt see the date as it was all smudgy but the store had a fresh shipment and RAR stuff is usually fresh. Get home, throw a few in the freezer to chill faster.

Pull one out and pour it and it has these like black/brown flakes in it. Ive had beer with trub (grayish cloudy mush) in it before, it wasnt that. Ive had plenty of bottle conditioned beers with yeast, it certainly wasnt that.

Google's only possible explanation was that it was a really old beer. But that doesnt really line up. All the rest of the cans were perfectly fine, RAR is usually fresh. Perhaps that can has a small exposure oxizidation biology thing going on?

I drank half of it then tossed it out.