beer.

[Sportster]

If there's been a previouis post to this, please forgive me and indulge me.

Got a nice surprise at Costco a couple of weeks back when I picked up a case of their Kirkland Micro sampler. For a little under $19.00 for the case I figured how could I go wrong. When I got home, I checked out the brewery of record for it and low and behold...they're a product of Matt Brewery in Utica New York!

Dubbed "Panther Piss" by some of the older locals in the Utica/Rome/Syracuse area it's really come around.

There was no Ginny Cream (or like brew) in the sampler, but there was a six-pack each of the Amber, Pale, Brown and a Wheat/Pilsner.
So, without shilling for Saranac /Matt Brewery, pickin this up at Costco is a good way to sample some award winning upstate New York brews for not alot of dough!
http://www.saranac.com/

Enjoy!

Sportster
...and remember, drink irresponsibly! 

[bbqboy]

Weird. You've got me intrigued where ours in the PNW are bottled at. A trip to Costco is in order.

[zlohban]

I sampled another Weston Brew last night; following is their description.

O'Malley's Irish Style Bitter (ISB) is our own take on English ESB.  Amber to red in color, this ale isn't wanting for malt or hops.  Take a step back in time with this traditional bitter.

I really enjoyed this one, it reminded me of New Belgium "2 Below". For me a hoppy brew never tastes good after drinking another style of beer nor does another style taste good after a hoppy beer.  So if I pick a bitter hoppy brew I stick with it for the night.

Anyway I highly recommend Weston's ISB and Festival brews.

http://www.westonirish.com/BREWS.html

[LenexatoKCMO]

I tried the costco/kirkland beer when it first appeared.  Found it extremely unremarkable and disapointing - and I usually shill for all the kirkland products.  Quite the opposite of the wines I have tried with thier label - those have all been remarkably good.

[chrizow]

Yeah, my impression of The Dark Truth was a nondescript imperial stout (it's around 9% if I remember right).  Tasty for sure, but nothing to distinguish it from, say, an Old Rasputin.

exactly.  the dark truth stout is tasty enough, and packs a punch, but it isn't distinctive in any way.  i believe i paid $6.69 for it at cosentinos though, which isn't terrible for a 750ml.  i would get it again.  i really like the dry stout though, for an easy-drinker, and $6.69 pays for a 6-pack of that.

[WSPanic]

Boulevard's Boss Tom's Bock is out in six packs now. I think it's just the Maibock in bottles, but it's highly drinkable. Great seasonal beer for springtime drinking.

[bahua]

I tried it from a friend's glass last night, and I couldn't detect a flavor at all. I'll have to get my own glass to be sure.

[LenexatoKCMO]

I tried it from a friend's glass last night, and I couldn't detect a flavor at all. I'll have to get my own glass to be sure.

Did you drink off the top or are you giving us a review of your buddy's flavorless backwash? 

[WSPanic]

I tried it from a friend's glass last night, and I couldn't detect a flavor at all. I'll have to get my own glass to be sure.

I think it's the same as it was the past few years.

Would definitely give it the courtesy of a full bottle. Nothing generally tastes like it should after just one sip - especially if you're drinking a stronger-tasting beer at the time.

[voltopt]

Did you drink off the top or are you giving us a review of your buddy's flavorless backwash?   :lol:

My backwash is packed with flavor!

[loftguy]

My backwash is packed with flavor!

You guys are starting to make me a little uneasy.

[bahua]

It's his backwash that has the strong flavour. It drowned out the beer.

[Sportster]

SCORE!!!!!!

Just snagged the last 4 six packs (that'd be a case) of Bolevard Irish from the Front Street Quik Trip.
WOOT!
Be some smooth drinkin here tonight boys!

Sportster
...hot diggety dang!

[Slappy the Wang]

QUESTION:  Why is the "best before" date on the seasonal brews significantly shorter than the year-round brews?  For example...I bought Nutcracker and Single Wide IPA on the same day in late December.  I have one bottle of each left and the Nutcracker "expired" in January and the IPA has until June or July...What's up???

[AJoD]

QUESTION:   Why is the "best before" date on the seasonal brews significantly shorter than the year-round brews?  For example...I bought Nutcracker and Single Wide IPA on the same day in late December.  I have one bottle of each left and the Nutcracker "expired" in January and the IPA has until June or July...What's up???

It's marketing.  Reinforces perception of seasonality.

[chingon]

Isn't an IPA, by design, supposed to have a longer shelf life?

[ColumbusParkian]

yes Chingon, IPAs were designed to make the trip from Britain, around Africa and to India. The extra hops are a preservative.

[Highlander]

yes Chingon, IPAs were designed to make the trip from Britain, around Africa and to India. The extra hops are a preservative.

Thanks.  I never knew the origin of the India term in India Pale Ale and I even lived in the UK for several years.

[KC Sporting Life]

I sampled another Weston Brew last night; following is their description.

O'Malley's Irish Style Bitter (ISB) is our own take on English ESB.  Amber to red in color, this ale isn't wanting for malt or hops.  Take a step back in time with this traditional bitter.

I really enjoyed this one, it reminded me of New Belgium "2 Below". For me a hoppy brew never tastes good after drinking another style of beer nor does another style taste good after a hoppy beer.  So if I pick a bitter hoppy brew I stick with it for the night.

Anyway I highly recommend Weston's ISB and Festival brews.

http://www.westonirish.com/BREWS.html

I picked up the O'Malleys "Pack o' Craic" six pack at Brookside Market the other day.  Great stuff.  The ISB is delicious and I really enjoyed the Festival Ale as well.  The six pack is made up of 2 bottles each of the ISB, the Festival Ale, and the Emerald Lager.  I haven't had the lager yet. 

[zlohban]

Help, looking for a bar near Waldo that serves hamburgers with wasabi slaw on top.  I bet they have good beer too since this is a beer conversation.