throet Posted July 2, 2019 Share Posted July 2, 2019 Every now and then MTB threads take a turn towards discussing favorite craft beer, whisky, etc. Thought it would be nice to start a thread specifically for that purpose. What's in your fridge / cabinet now? What have you discovered in your travels that you can't find anywhere local? Here's one of my favorite summer beers. Anybody seen it around at the local stores? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AntonioGG Posted July 3, 2019 Share Posted July 3, 2019 Naked Nun from Adelbert's (though I had a Trippel B the night before) Knob Creek single barrel Rye Corazon single estate reposado tequila Normally I don't do too much of the liquor, but sometimes I want something less filling. It's very unusual for me not to have Real Ale Devil's Backbone in the fridge. On our December family trip to SF, I discovered North Coast's brewing Brother Thelonious and I can get it here in Austin which is awesome. Hmm...need to go pick some up. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chief Posted July 3, 2019 Share Posted July 3, 2019 Was on the fence about this one when it first came out, but have to say pretty good overall. Tastes like a Margarita creamsicle. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
throet Posted July 3, 2019 Author Share Posted July 3, 2019 1 hour ago, AntonioGG said: Knob Creek single barrel Rye On my list to try. My go to has been the Bulleit Rye. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
throet Posted July 3, 2019 Author Share Posted July 3, 2019 1 hour ago, AntonioGG said: It's very unusual for me not to have Real Ale Devil's Backbone in the fridge. Ever try this one? Damn near need a shot glass to drink it and way too expensive for me. Takes the edge off in a hurry though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
throet Posted July 3, 2019 Author Share Posted July 3, 2019 1 hour ago, Chief said: Was on the fence about this one when it first came out, but have to say pretty good overall. Tastes like a Margarita creamsicle. Made me think of this crap, which for whatever reason I used to love to drink in the summers when it first came out. That was long before I acquired a taste for craft beer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AntonioGG Posted July 3, 2019 Share Posted July 3, 2019 I've had the Sysyphus and other barleywines. They're good, but they're not my preferred style. I like a clean crisp finish. Have you tried Real Ale's 25oz bottles? The Commisar Russian Imperial Stout, the Red King Imperial Red Ale, and Black Quad Quadruppel are pretty good. I'm not into Shandys either. I like some sours but I'm super picky, and I couldn't put into words what makes one good and one makes the others not good to me. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tree Magnet Posted July 3, 2019 Share Posted July 3, 2019 Made me think of this crap, which for whatever reason I used to love to drink in the summers when it first came out. That was long before I acquired a taste for craft beer. Tequiza was a great post lawn mowing beer. I used to hit that when I was feeling for something fancier than Red Dog. Good times.Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheX Posted July 3, 2019 Share Posted July 3, 2019 I don't drink so I guess I don't get to play. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
throet Posted July 4, 2019 Author Share Posted July 4, 2019 Paired wonderfully tonight with Chilean Sea Bass and topped off with bread pudding at Freda's. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teamsloan Posted July 4, 2019 Share Posted July 4, 2019 My go to’s:Thirsty Planet’s Thirsty GoatReal Ale’s Devils BackboneLive Oak’s Big BarkWhen visiting my in-laws in PA I get to have Troeg’s Troegenator. They also make a descent amber ale. Weyerbacher’s Blithering Idiot and Merry Monks Trippel is good too.I’m pretty much a sucker for any Marzen or anything barrel aged. Not a hop-head.Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teamsloan Posted July 4, 2019 Share Posted July 4, 2019 One of the best beers I’ve had in resent memory, Avery Brewing Tweak. It’s a bourbon barrel aged coffee stout at 14.7abv. Definitely a boozy one, but tastes amazing. Gotta enjoy it slowly.Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chief Posted July 4, 2019 Share Posted July 4, 2019 59 minutes ago, Teamsloan said: One of the best beers I’ve had in resent memory, Avery Brewing Tweak. It’s a bourbon barrel aged coffee stout at 14.7abv. Definitely a boozy one, but tastes amazing. Gotta enjoy it slowly. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk The Uncle Jacobs Stout is also very good. Avery does some really good high ABV beers. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chief Posted July 4, 2019 Share Posted July 4, 2019 23 hours ago, throet said: Made me think of this crap, which for whatever reason I used to love to drink in the summers when it first came out. That was long before I acquired a taste for craft beer. I think that's a lager. The Mas Agave is a Gose style ale made with malted wheat and aged in tequila barrels. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Tip Posted July 4, 2019 Share Posted July 4, 2019 A picture is worth a thousand words. My current beer cooler: 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AntonioGG Posted July 4, 2019 Share Posted July 4, 2019 I wish I had the room for a drink fridge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chief Posted July 5, 2019 Share Posted July 5, 2019 (edited) I'll see your cooler and raise you a fridge:) Edited July 5, 2019 by Chief 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AntonioGG Posted July 5, 2019 Share Posted July 5, 2019 1 hour ago, Chief said: I'll see your cooler and raise you a fridge:) Wow! I've had all those except for the one on the left with the wax cap. What is it? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chief Posted July 5, 2019 Share Posted July 5, 2019 Home brewed Affligem Noel clone. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
throet Posted July 5, 2019 Author Share Posted July 5, 2019 35 minutes ago, Chief said: Home brewed Affligem Noel clone. I'm counting down the days to get some more of your pumpkin brew. Damn that was good! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcarneytx Posted July 6, 2019 Share Posted July 6, 2019 On 7/4/2019 at 9:49 AM, Teamsloan said: One of the best beers I’ve had in resent memory, Avery Brewing Tweak. It’s a bourbon barrel aged coffee stout at 14.7abv. Definitely a boozy one, but tastes amazing. Gotta enjoy it slowly. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Their foil bottles are damn good. Best one to me was the Rumpkin. Damn fine beer. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
notyal Posted July 8, 2019 Share Posted July 8, 2019 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barry Posted July 8, 2019 Share Posted July 8, 2019 I'll drink beer. I enjoy stouts or brown ale and I really like barrel aged stouts. I also enjoy a Mexican yellow beer when it is quite hot--my garage refrigerator is currently stocked with Corona. And I enjoy red wine as well. But my real love is whisk(e)y. I have around 30 open bottles and 20 or so not-yet-opened bottles at any given time. This is representative of my "opens" cabinet, but this photo is a few months old, so it isn't exactly right. This is a photo of my current "not-yet-opened" cabinet. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
notyal Posted July 8, 2019 Share Posted July 8, 2019 (edited) Where are all the IPA lovers?? Although I posted a pic of Lone Star (which is my go-to "volume beer"), hoppy IPAs are my fave. Sierra Nevada Torpedo is probably my favorite all time. Readily available at most grocery stores, and every time I buy some, that first sip makes me say "Oh yeah, why don't I buy this more often? This stuff is great!" Electric Jellyfish (Pint House Pizza) is mind blowing. That said, this hazy/juicy trend is starting to annoy me. It's like they are either great or gross. No inbetween. "Gross" being a relative term. It's not like I'm pouring any of them down the drain. I've also been buying a lot of Real Ale's Swifty this summer. It's an APA, not an IPA, but it delivers plenty of flavor and is nice when it's hot and you can't crush 7% or higher beers all day in the sun. I feel most "session" IPAs taste like they just watered down a decent IPA. Edit: This is all top of mind. I'll have to dig deeper for some of the rarer IPAs that I've enjoyed. Edited July 8, 2019 by notyal 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AntonioGG Posted July 8, 2019 Share Posted July 8, 2019 I think 512 IPA is my favorite IPA, or was until the PHP Electric Jellyfish. I'll drink 1-2 IPAs but for some reason the taste starts being a bit too overbearing after that. Regarding small drink refrigerators, we're doing a remodel and there is the opportunity to put one of these in. I'll have about 19" width and about 39" in height. It will be fully enclosed in a cabinet, so I will need one that can handle front airflow only. The search results are a bit overwhelming. I had no idea there were too many choices. I need the ability for cans and bottles, both standing (beers) and laying down (wines). 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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