Let's talk good beer

[MTK]

Man I hate that summer is over, but the fall/winter brews kinda ease the pain a bit. I picked up some Dogfish Head Punkin Ale the other day and damn it's tasty. Can't wait for Sierra Nevada's Celebration Ale and Brooklyn Brewery's Black Chocolate Stout. Also want to try DFH's Chicory Stout.

[BDBohnzie]

Originally Posted by Mattyk72

Man I hate that summer is over, but the fall/winter brews kinda ease the pain a bit. I picked up some Dogfish Head Punkin Ale the other day and damn it's tasty. Can't wait for Sierra Nevada's Celebration Ale and Brooklyn Brewery's Black Chocolate Stout. Also want to try DFH's Chicory Stout.

The only thing tastier then Punkin Ale out of a bottle is Punkin Ale on tap. It's very tasty, had it a few weeks ago at their Brewpub in Rehoboth. The Chicory Stout is good too.

Sam Adams makes a great Octoberfest, probably my favorite. I had Flying Dog's Dogtoberfest not too long ago and it's good.

[GMScud]

Damn right Matty. Love fall brews. I'm currently loving the Rogue Dead Guy IPA. It's not a fall beer per se, but one of the best IPAs I've ever had. And pretty much anything that Brooklyn makes is money.

[BringBackJoeT]

Originally Posted by GMScud

Damn right Matty. Love fall brews. I'm currently loving the Rogue Dead Guy IPA. It's not a fall beer per se, but one of the best IPAs I've ever had. And pretty much anything that Brooklyn makes is money.

GM, correct me if I'm wrong, but I seem to recall you celebrating the beer selection at the liquor store near the Avalon Theatre at the Chevy Chase circle, yes? Well, if you're an IPA fan, you'll find the Two Hearted IPA by Bells Beer at that store. Bells is a Michigan brewery that has entered the DC market with a bang. I went to an event they hosted at the Brickskeller about a year and a half ago, and I love their stuff. I've recommended the Two Hearted so often that Bells ought to be paying me for the sheer scope of my advertising.

That same store carries the Green Flash brewery's IPA and Hop Head brew. Love the Hop Head. Also, wait until December for the Mendocino Brewing Company's seasonal IPA--I bought out the store's remaining two cases last year because it's so good.

[GMScud]

Originally Posted by BringBackJoeT

GM, correct me if I'm wrong, but I seem to recall you celebrating the beer selection at the liquor store near the Avalon Theatre at the Chevy Chase circle, yes? Well, if you're an IPA fan, you'll find the Two Hearted IPA by Bells Beer at that store. Bells is a Michigan brewery that has entered the DC market with a bang. I went to an event they hosted at the Brickskeller about a year and a half ago, and I love their stuff. I've recommended the Two Hearted so often that Bells ought to be paying me for the sheer scope of my advertising.

That same store carries the Green Flash brewery's IPA and Hop Head brew. Love the Hop Head. Also, wait until December for the Mendocino Brewing Company's seasonal IPA--I bought out the store's remaining two cases last year because it's so good.

Yeah that was me. Magruder's at Chevy Chase Circle has pretty much the best beer selection I've ever seen. I'd say they easily have around 80 to 100 varieties of beer at any given time. And what's nice is they change up brands a lot to keep it fresh, and I'm not just talking about seasonals. Whoever manages their inventory does a great job. Always a great variety across a wide spectrum of styles.

As to your recommendations, I've had the Hop Head and loved it. Never tried the others, but I'll look for them next time I'm in the store.

[MTK]

Originally Posted by GMScud

Damn right Matty. Love fall brews. I'm currently loving the Rogue Dead Guy IPA. It's not a fall beer per se, but one of the best IPAs I've ever had. And pretty much anything that Brooklyn makes is money.

No doubt

[tryfuhl]

Originally Posted by GMScud

Damn right Matty. Love fall brews. I'm currently loving the Rogue Dead Guy IPA. It's not a fall beer per se, but one of the best IPAs I've ever had. And pretty much anything that Brooklyn makes is money.

love the pennant ale myself

also it's relatively inexpensive and obviously on tap everywhere when you go to NYC

[RobH4413]

Originally Posted by Mattyk72

Man I hate that summer is over, but the fall/winter brews kinda ease the pain a bit. I picked up some Dogfish Head Punkin Ale the other day and damn it's tasty. Can't wait for Sierra Nevada's Celebration Ale and Brooklyn Brewery's Black Chocolate Stout. Also want to try DFH's Chicory Stout.

One of the bartenders at DFH turned me on to this.

Buy some Punkin Ale, and also get some 90 minute IPA. Half and Half the two... it's unreal.

[MTK]

Originally Posted by RobH4413

One of the bartenders at DFH turned me on to this.

Buy some Punkin Ale, and also get some 90 minute IPA. Half and Half the two... it's unreal.

my mouth is watering just thinking about that

[BDBohnzie]

Originally Posted by RobH4413

One of the bartenders at DFH turned me on to this.

Buy some Punkin Ale, and also get some 90 minute IPA. Half and Half the two... it's unreal.

I may have to make my way to the Alehouse in G'burg to do this...

[RobH4413]

Originally Posted by BDBohnzie

I may have to make my way to the Alehouse in G'burg to do this...

Do it. and get the chesapeake pizza. Delicious old bay pizza topped with crab and asparagus. yum...

I miss living in Gaitherburg. It was great to get home from work and meet up with the boys at DFH and watch the Caps dominate. Its weird how when the caps had their playoff run, every bar turned into a sports bar.

Can't wait until the Skins bring that back.

[BDBohnzie]

Originally Posted by RobH4413

Do it. and get the chesapeake pizza. Delicious old bay pizza topped with crab and asparagus. yum...

I miss living in Gaitherburg. It was great to get home from work and meet up with the boys at DFH and watch the Caps dominate. Its weird how when the caps had their playoff run, every bar turned into a sports bar.

Can't wait until the Skins bring that back.

I know what you mean. Used to live a stone's throw from Lakeforest Mall (Walkers Choice Road), and when Dogfish Head first opened, it was our go-to place because not a lot of people had discovered it yet. Not a big asparagus fan, so my fave was The Alfredo Cajun. I'd either get that or the Chicken and Shrimp Club. I do play softball around the corner from there, so one of these days, I'm going to have to stop in after ball to grab something to eat.