posh beers and ales and stuff thread

The Breakfast Stout is the best beer that I have tasted. Granted, I have quite a few I haven't tasted!

Leffe Brune 6.5% available in some large supermarkets. Proper nice loopy juice!

Kostritzer Black Lager 4.8% delicious German beer cant find it in the UK though

I've been looking for a good schwarzbier lately, but I've been unable to find any. Is it out of season or something?

I discovered Kostritzer on a works trip to Germany, super good, I'd drink it all the time if I could get this in the UK

There is a distinct lack of dark beers in the UK as most folk like normal laaager

As a result I've taken to brewing my own dark beers....

for tonight

that looks sexy as fuck.

had the ommegang abbey ale last night:

my girlfriend said it tasted like soy sauce. i didn't let her have anymore after that.

Lol, I picked up a 4-pack of Ommegang Scythe and Sickle, pretty nice. We also have a bomber of their Seduction ale with chocolate and cherries, was delicious when we had it back in February, hopefully it's only got better with time.

  On 9/20/2012 at 1:37 AM, baph said:

 

for tonight

How was it?... that's one of the few stone ones I haven't tried

A local brewery does weekly firkins on Thursdays, tonight it was a Tiramisu Brown Ale. Their regular brown with espresso, chocolate, lady fingers, and marscapone cheese added. It was amazing, tasted just like the dessert. Unfortunately it sold out in about 10 minutes so I only got one.

wow good find!

  On 9/12/2012 at 9:35 PM, theSun said:

yes!

  On 9/20/2012 at 4:17 AM, ghOsty said:

  On 9/20/2012 at 1:37 AM, baph said:

 

for tonight

 

How was it?... that's one of the few stone ones I haven't tried

yea me neither. tis good?

Stone RIS is amazon. I've only had it once at a brew fest in Missouri since they aren't distributed here in Kansas. Also Midwest Beerfest is this weekend here in Wichita! 300+ beers FTW!

  On 9/21/2012 at 6:09 AM, jules said:

  On 9/12/2012 at 9:35 PM, theSun said:

 

yes!

  On 9/20/2012 at 4:17 AM, ghOsty said:

  On 9/20/2012 at 1:37 AM, baph said:

 

for tonight

 

How was it?... that's one of the few stone ones I haven't tried

 

yea me neither. tis good?

It's quite good. More of a malty character up front than most other stones, and then the trad stone hops comes in a bit after and lingers. Starts sweet but finishes dryish. Interesting. It's probably not sweet by most barley wine standards, but it's malty by Stone's.

I had the 2011 version, apparently they tweak it yearly.

Definitely worth checking out. There's also a "belgo" version, which I might prefer but haven't had in a while.

Decided to take a break from whisky, so I bought myself a little selection for tonight. I'll be reporting back later.

ommegang takes giant turds on most beers

just caved and got myself a belated bday gift

nothing is more posh

  On 9/21/2012 at 7:29 PM, theSun said:

just caved and got myself a belated bday gift

 

nothing is more posh

The 10 is harsh stuff. Fucking lovely though.

Good pre pub evening in the making

  On 9/21/2012 at 7:27 PM, thanks robert moses said:

ommegang takes giant turds on most beers

 

I love Ommegang, but I can't find any of their newer/smaller-batch brews out in LA (although I'm thankful for the Saison and Dubbel and Three Philosophers I can get).

  On 9/21/2012 at 8:36 PM, chassis said:

  On 9/21/2012 at 7:29 PM, theSun said:

just caved and got myself a belated bday gift

 

nothing is more posh

 

The 10 is harsh stuff. Fucking lovely though.

i've actually not had the 10. the 6 was great, and the 8 was easily the 2nd best thing i've ever put in my mouth

The 10 is like cumming stupid hard with a finger up your butt

As per the simile, my girlfriend won't touch it

  On 9/21/2012 at 8:44 PM, chassis said:

Good pre pub evening in the making

Mikeller toilet bajerrrrrrrrrrrrr (whatever that means...)

incredible beer...

  On 9/21/2012 at 8:49 PM, baph said:

  On 9/21/2012 at 7:27 PM, thanks robert moses said:

ommegang takes giant turds on most beers

 

 

I love Ommegang, but I can't find any of their newer/smaller-batch brews out in LA (although I'm thankful for the Saison and Dubbel and Three Philosophers I can get).

I enjoyed this beer earlier this week. Interesting take with using the yeast they chose on this one.

Im not a huge fan of most Ommegang, but Three Philosophers is definitely ftw.

Ive probably mentioned this plenty before, but its probably my all-time favorite heavy beer:

Just imagine every single dark, rich fruit under the sun ripened and thrown into a bottle of strong, strong ale. Warms the stomach and pleases the tongue. You'll want to drink this guy room-temperature IMHO for best results..maybe slightly/briefly chilled.