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

[Randy Butternubs]

It may be a well-known fact that I dislike IPAs. However, I actually enjoy Bell's Two Hearted.

 

[Shady Machine]

It may be a well-known fact that I dislike IPAs. However, I actually enjoy Bell's Two Hearted.

So you do like IPAs?

 

[NMK11]

There's a handful of pale ales I like such as Burning River, but never got into the IPA craze.

I think after a while of microbrews focusing so much on them, people are diversifying more the past few years which has been great for me.

 

[Randy Butternubs]

So you do like IPAs?

More like IPA.

 

[Retrocity]

Went to Southern Tier yesterday. Place was packed on a Sunday afternoon. They were out of several beers, but the bar tender said they were getting more today. We were able to try a few beers we haven't had before including Pittsburgh Speed Date, Cold Press Coffee Pumking, and Imperial Ginger. They also have 5 Victory beers on tap.

Nice atmosphere, and it will be great when they get the outdoor beer garden finished for spring/summer. The food also looked good, but we had eaten at Tako, which I would recommend if you haven't tried it yet.

 

[gopens66]

It may be a well-known fact that I dislike IPAs. However, I actually enjoy Bell's Two Hearted.

I really like IPAs, so take it with a grain of salt, but Troegs' Perpetual IPA (7.5 %) is fantastic, also, I like Lagunitas Maximus IPA (8.1 %).

 

[Shady Machine]

More like IPA.

If you like Two Hearted, then you like IPAs

I can't imagine how one can like that one and not other non double or Imperial IPAs.

Every palate is different though, so who knows haha.

 

[Shady Machine]

Went to Southern Tier yesterday. Place was packed on a Sunday afternoon. They were out of several beers, but the bar tender said they were getting more today. We were able to try a few beers we haven't had before including Pittsburgh Speed Date, Cold Press Coffee Pumking, and Imperial Ginger. They also have 5 Victory beers on tap.

Nice atmosphere, and it will be great when they get the outdoor beer garden finished for spring/summer. The food also looked good, but we had eaten at Tako, which I would recommend if you haven't tried it yet.

Did you try the cold press coffee Pumking? That sounds amazing.

 

[Randy Butternubs]

If you like Two Hearted, then you like IPAs

I can't imagine how one can like that one and not other non double or Imperial IPAs.

Every palate is different though, so who knows haha.

I just checked Untappd as to when I had it. It was during a happy hour after other beers, so maybe that skewed my tastes.

And looking at the other ratings, it appears that Sours, IPAs, and Pale Ales are my least favorites.

 

[Shady Machine]

I just checked Untappd as to when I had it. It was during a happy hour after other beers, so maybe that skewed my tastes.

It could have. Two hearted is excellent so I definitely understand you liking it.

 

[Retrocity]

Did you try the cold press coffee Pumking? That sounds amazing.

Yes, I thought it was very good, I'm a fan of coffee beers. The Pittsburgh Speed Date was very good too, it's a spiced brown ale that is a collaboration between Southern Tier and multiple local breweries. They have more Pittsburgh exclusive brewed beers on the way as well.

Taking into account that a few beers were tapped, they had 25 taps for Southern Tier and 5 for Victory beers.

 

[Randy Butternubs]

I have a feeling I'll be going there prior to the Pens game at Heinz Field.

 

[Zero Pucks]

If you like Two Hearted, then you like IPAs

I can't imagine how one can like that one and not other non double or Imperial IPAs.

Every palate is different though, so who knows haha.

I know people that hate IPA's but like Two Hearted, especially if it's on tap. It definitely has a well balanced malt and citrus taste to go along with the hops. So it doesn't seem to have such an overwhelming bitter taste for non IPA fans, I think.

 

[MetalheadPenguinsFan]

Grabbed this today at the LCBO.

I've never had Appleton Estate before, so for $40 I figured what the hell...why not???

 

[mynameisnick4]

I have a feeling I'll be going there prior to the Pens game at Heinz Field.

Better plan on getting there about 3 hours before the games starts. That place is going to be packed for awhile, not to mention before a game at Heinz Field. Everything on the North Shore is a **** show before Steelers/Pitt games (at least from my experiences.)

 

[Randy Butternubs]

Better plan on getting there about 3 hours before the games starts. That place is going to be packed for awhile, not to mention before a game at Heinz Field. Everything on the North Shore is a **** show before Steelers/Pitt games (at least from my experiences.)

Oh, I guess you don't know me and my relationship with drinking.

 

[HuskerTornado]

Grabbed this today at the LCBO.

I've never had Appleton Estate before, so for $40 I figured what the hell...why not???

A great rum, I'd call it a bourbon drinker's rum as it is not as sweet as others, very oaky and spicy, flavor packed. The aroma is so good, you'll find yourself just spinning it in the glass, putting your nose in and taking in deep breaths. lol

--Also, their 21 year rum is pure absurdity. 11/10.

 

[SidDidNothingWrong]

Okay gang, please don't make fun of me.
I am almost 22 and just started drinking alcohol like a month ago. I can put down Angry Orchards like it is my job. Also had a grapefruit cider that I loved. So I am thinking I really like ciders, does anyone have any recs? Also I want to get into beers or IPAs but I am very picky. Somebody take on an alcohol apprentince.

 

[Mr. T]

Okay gang, please don't make fun of me.
I am almost 22 and just started drinking alcohol like a month ago. I can put down Angry Orchards like it is my job. Also had a grapefruit cider that I loved. So I am thinking I really like ciders, does anyone have any recs? Also I want to get into beers or IPAs but I am very picky. Somebody take on an alcohol apprentince.

I know some ciders from the Pacific NW that are decent, but I am far from an expert.

Where do you live?

 

[MetalheadPenguinsFan]

Okay gang, please don't make fun of me.
I am almost 22 and just started drinking alcohol like a month ago. I can put down Angry Orchards like it is my job. Also had a grapefruit cider that I loved. So I am thinking I really like ciders, does anyone have any recs? Also I want to get into beers or IPAs but I am very picky. Somebody take on an alcohol apprentince.

Strongbow is pretty good.

 

[ColePens]

Okay gang, please don't make fun of me.
I am almost 22 and just started drinking alcohol like a month ago. I can put down Angry Orchards like it is my job. Also had a grapefruit cider that I loved. So I am thinking I really like ciders, does anyone have any recs? Also I want to get into beers or IPAs but I am very picky. Somebody take on an alcohol apprentince.

If you are in Pittsburgh, you have to try Arsenal Cider in Lawrenceville. They are also in Sorgel's Farm in Cranberry. I do not like cider at all, but my gf liked Angry Orchard, too. She tried Arsenal... can't stop loving it. I tried a few glasses and it's even good to me. It's incredible.

 

[SidDidNothingWrong]

Thanks for the replies guys. I live in North Jersey. Planning on moving out to Pittsburgh actually but here for now.

 

[Retrocity]

Woodchuck is pretty decent, you should be able to get it there. I've had a couple different McKenzie's ciders that were good too.

Was gonna stop and fill a growler at Southern Tier today, but I ended up finding a 4 pack of Terrapin's Single Origin Coffee Brown Ale at Giant Eagle. Each bottle in the pack is made with a different type of coffee.

 

[ColePens]

If anyone likes sours.. Draii Laag is killing it. Based out of Millvale, if im not mistaken. Their sours are ****ing excellent. Every single one.

 

[Mr. T]

If anyone likes sours.. Draii Laag is killing it. Based out of Millvale, if im not mistaken. Their sours are ****ing excellent. Every single one.

I love me some sours. I'll have to check them out.