Sitting in the alehouse now waiting for a pliny.

 

I haven't found the Hoptimum yet, but then again I haven't looked very hard. For me PtE is good, but there is no one "best" beer for me, it depends on my mood. There are different levels of good though.

1. I'll drink it if there is nothing else good (anchor steam)
2. I'll get it when available (PtE)
3. I'll actively seek it out (Abyss, Guinness Foreign Stout)

I'm still not a big Mirror Pond fan, but I love every other Deschuetes beer I've tried. Hell, I even have a stout goin right now that shoul finish around 10% ABV inspired by Abyss

And thanks again for those three bottles Jacob, very tasty!

 

How about the Firestone Anniversary? Saw it at WF the other day. I've heard of it, but have yet to talk to anyone who's tried it. Wasn't sure I wanted to drop $21.99 without feedback first.

 

I'm in the same boat, I think. My buddy in LA may have had it, but I keep confusing that with the Fuller's Reserve.

 

My 1/2 drunk Pliny review:

It was OK. Maybe I expected more, but in the simplest terms it was a slightly hoppier version of Pliny the Elder. Strong as heck though :P

Will I ever drop 11.50 on a pint of it again? Doubt it. Was it worth it to experience it once. Absolutely.

 

$11.50?! F that!


Matt, lets split a bottle of the Anniv- that way neither of us are out that much

 

It was a special occasion thing, not something I'd get on a regular basis.

 

I've decided to enter two competitions this year

I'm going to brew up a pale ale for a June comp in San Mateo, and then another batch of pale and some IPA for a Santa Cruz one in September, I may also throw the big ol' stout into that one too jut for the hell of it.

 

^awesome!

I've got lagunitas cappuccino stout in my fridge frosting up. Can't wait to try it ; )

 

Had one last week, pretty nice.

 

Nice! I will be your taste tester.

 

I think Wombatsauce, SolSurferX, and RDub already have that covered

 

What? 11.50 is what they are charing for that now? Bastards! I remember getting it for less that 6 dollars a pint back in my day (well, only 2 years ago at Toronados). I do love that beer though.

 

Damn! Worth the shot though.

 

Brutal selection process....American Idol style....


...oh and I stared at a Widmer Bros Bourbon Aged Special "something" (didn't quite say what they aged) at the store today...didn't end up pulling the trigger tho....Comes in a box....Anyone had it?