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hstrybuf wrote: Note to self: Visit Scotland!!
We were in England a few years back. I could NOT believe they served soda at air temp. Can't imagine drinking beer that way.
I may be biased but Scotland is a great place to visit with some wonderful scenery. If we could only guarantee good weather then it would be hard to justify travelling elsewhere! Of course, we've just had one of the wettest and dullest summers on record! 
We're also very good at making whisky and beer 
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Posted: Sat Sep 6th, 2008 11:51 pm | 52nd Post |
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Calmac wrote: hstrybuf wrote: Note to self: Visit Scotland!!
We were in England a few years back. I could NOT believe they served soda at air temp. Can't imagine drinking beer that way.
I may be biased but Scotland is a great place to visit with some wonderful scenery. If we could only guarantee good weather then it would be hard to justify travelling elsewhere! Of course, we've just had one of the wettest and dullest summers on record!
We're also very good at making whisky and beer
Truly, I've always wanted to visit Scotland! I've read so many historical novels about the country and I'd love to see it for the history, scenery, food, drink and meet the people. Maybe some day.
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hstrybuf wrote:
We were in England a few years back. I could NOT believe they served soda at air temp.
And they look at you like you are a Martian if you ask for ice for your Coke!!!  And they usually (very grudgingly) give you 2-3 small ice cubes, which immediatly melt........
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repete wrote: shoreguy wrote: Not a bad selection for a beer tasting on a ship. From the Jade the Celebrator and McEwan's were notable.
Used to make a special trip to Dutchman's Brauhaus on LBI just to get a glass of it. If you are ever in the area, a stop by that bar for some great German brews on tap is a must.
Good to know! We spend our summers down in LBI and have actually NEVER gone in there even though we have driven by it hundreds of times!!!! I've heard the food is really good too. I'll definitely have to check it out this fall!
GREAT thread!
DH is a big beer aficionado. Several years ago, before we had kids, we used to travel all over the country with our copy of "The Beer Lover's Guide to the USA" seeking out 4 star establishments! I'll have to post the names of some of our faves when I get a chance. He also used to brew his own stuff and had quite an impressive set up!
He likes his beer nice and hoppy so he usually gravitates towards the IPA's. I, on the other hand, like anything dark, sweet, or Belgian! I LOVE trying new beers and look forward to reading about everyones' faves
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KerCar wrote: repete wrote: shoreguy wrote: Not a bad selection for a beer tasting on a ship. From the Jade the Celebrator and McEwan's were notable.
Used to make a special trip to Dutchman's Brauhaus on LBI just to get a glass of it. If you are ever in the area, a stop by that bar for some great German brews on tap is a must.
Good to know! We spend our summers down in LBI and have actually NEVER gone in there even though we have driven by it hundreds of times!!!! I've heard the food is really good too. I'll definitely have to check it out this fall!
GREAT thread!
DH is a big beer aficionado. Several years ago, before we had kids, we used to travel all over the country with our copy of "The Beer Lover's Guide to the USA" seeking out 4 star establishments! I'll have to post the names of some of our faves when I get a chance. He also used to brew his own stuff and had quite an impressive set up!
He likes his beer nice and hoppy so he usually gravitates towards the IPA's. I, on the other hand, like anything dark, sweet, or Belgian! I LOVE trying new beers and look forward to reading about everyones' faves
Hey sorry, been preoccupied with Trish's surgery. Yeah, we LOVE the Brauhaus and make the trek from up north (South Amboy) just to go there sometimes. The food can be hit or miss sometimes. I love the spatzle and the traditional German fare. They also have excellent, if not pricey, seafood. I have not been there in over a year, but go early, ask for a window (sit at the bar and have a beer while you wait), and stick with the basics, and seafood. Hope it is as good as I remember!
ETA: Miller 64 is something I have not tried, but an ultra-light with 64 calories intrigues me. I love my beer, but I tend to drink a ton of it. This might be a way to do that and not get plastered.
I'll give it a try and let y'all know.
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Scott~
Thanks for the info on the Brauhaus! I'll definitely have to check it out!
I'm about 15 minutes south of the S. Amboy. Do you know of any good beer bars/brew pubs in the area (or Middlesex Co)??? Or even a decent liquor store??? I have been a little underwhelmed by the beer selection at our local stores!!!!
Okay, back to beer reviews! Here are a few decent ones I've had this week and last.
Dogfish Head Raison D'Etra: A dark mahogany belgian style ale brewed with beet sugar and green raisins. Sweet and malty taste with a hint of fruit and spices.
Otter Creek Stovepipe Porter: Dark black in color. Smooth smokey taste with a hint of sweetness. Hints of roasted coffee and chocolate as well. One of the best porters I've had in a while.
Magic Hat election pack: Good sample pack. I actually liked all four beers:
Jinx Strong Ale
#9 Not so Pale Ale
Participation Lager
Circus Boy Hefeweizen
Long Trail Brewery summer sample pack: Again, I enjoyed all four beers:
Belgian White
Blackberry wheat
Hefeweizen
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KerCar wrote: Scott~
Thanks for the info on the Brauhaus! I'll definitely have to check it out!
I'm about 15 minutes south of the S. Amboy. Do you know of any good beer bars/brew pubs in the area (or Middlesex Co)??? Or even a decent liquor store??? I have been a little underwhelmed by the beer selection at our local stores!!!!
Okay, back to beer reviews! Here are a few decent ones I've had this week and last.
Dogfish Head Raison D'Etra: A dark mahogany belgian style ale brewed with beet sugar and green raisins. Sweet and malty taste with a hint of fruit and spices.
Otter Creek Stovepipe Porter: Dark black in color. Smooth smokey taste with a hint of sweetness. Hints of roasted coffee and chocolate as well. One of the best porters I've had in a while.
Magic Hat election pack: Good sample pack. I actually liked all four beers:
Jinx Strong Ale
#9 Not so Pale Ale
Participation Lager
Circus Boy Hefeweizen
Long Trail Brewery summer sample pack: Again, I enjoyed all four beers:
Belgian White
Blackberry wheat
Hefeweizen
Ale
Let me know how the place is, I have been meaning to get back there but ran out of summer.  If you go on Saturday, you may want to try to get there early. In fact, they used to have an early-bird special.
I used to live in Morgan, near that pesky drawbridge  .
If you have not already, you MUST go to the Office, at the intersection of 35, 36, and the parkway. They have an AWESOME beer selection on tap, also look for happy hour specials. Here is a list of their beers: http://www.office-beerbar.com/beers.php
The only microbrewery in the area is JJ Bittings in Woodbridge. I used to stop there almost daily as it is on the NJ Transit line. Food is hit or miss, but go to the bar and try the sampler.
As far as liquor stores with a decent selection, I go to the one next to the Shop-Rite in Sayreville. They still have a pretty good selection, but I have seen the place go downhill somewhat in the last few years.
Nice beer listing! If you like a strong ale, try the Long Trail Double Bag. It is a very potent sipper. Very malty and slightly sweet with an alcohol kick. Perfect fall/winter ale.
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repete wrote: KerCar wrote: Scott~
Thanks for the info on the Brauhaus! I'll definitely have to check it out!
I'm about 15 minutes south of the S. Amboy. Do you know of any good beer bars/brew pubs in the area (or Middlesex Co)??? Or even a decent liquor store??? I have been a little underwhelmed by the beer selection at our local stores!!!!
Okay, back to beer reviews! Here are a few decent ones I've had this week and last.
Dogfish Head Raison D'Etra: A dark mahogany belgian style ale brewed with beet sugar and green raisins. Sweet and malty taste with a hint of fruit and spices.
Otter Creek Stovepipe Porter: Dark black in color. Smooth smokey taste with a hint of sweetness. Hints of roasted coffee and chocolate as well. One of the best porters I've had in a while.
Magic Hat election pack: Good sample pack. I actually liked all four beers:
Jinx Strong Ale
#9 Not so Pale Ale
Participation Lager
Circus Boy Hefeweizen
Long Trail Brewery summer sample pack: Again, I enjoyed all four beers:
Belgian White
Blackberry wheat
Hefeweizen
Ale
Let me know how the place is, I have been meaning to get back there but ran out of summer. If you go on Saturday, you may want to try to get there early. In fact, they used to have an early-bird special.
I used to live in Morgan, near that pesky drawbridge .
If you have not already, you MUST go to the Office, at the intersection of 35, 36, and the parkway. They have an AWESOME beer selection on tap, also look for happy hour specials. Here is a list of their beers: http://www.office-beerbar.com/beers.php
The only microbrewery in the area is JJ Bittings in Woodbridge. I used to stop there almost daily as it is on the NJ Transit line. Food is hit or miss, but go to the bar and try the sampler.
As far as liquor stores with a decent selection, I go to the one next to the Shop-Rite in Sayreville. They still have a pretty good selection, but I have seen the place go downhill somewhat in the last few years.
Nice beer listing! If you like a strong ale, try the Long Trail Double Bag. It is a very potent sipper. Very malty and slightly sweet with an alcohol kick. Perfect fall/winter ale.
Cheers!
Thanks for all the info! I haven't been to that particular Office but have been to the ones in Montclair and Ridgewood. Next time I'm up that way, I'll have to give it a try!
I actually almost bought a 6 of the Double Bag this weekend but got something else instead! I'll definitely have to try it now! Any other fall beers you'd recommend??? The stores are starting to stock up on all the Oktoberfest and pumpkin beers!!!!!
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KerCar wrote:
Thanks for all the info! I haven't been to that particular Office but have been to the ones in Montclair and Ridgewood. Next time I'm up that way, I'll have to give it a try!
I actually almost bought a 6 of the Double Bag this weekend but got something else instead! I'll definitely have to try it now! Any other fall beers you'd recommend??? The stores are starting to stock up on all the Oktoberfest and pumpkin beers!!!!!
Not a huge pumpkin fan. If you want to try a classic, try Theakston Old Peculier. It is a strong dark English ale. I brewed a version of it for the Sam Adams competition and won my category. :-)
Look for any ale ending in "ator". These are all dopplebocks and are rich, malty, sweet, high alcohol brews.
Lastly, look for a barleywine. These are the highest alcohol ales out there. Some of my favorites are Sierra Nevada Bigfoot and Young's Old Nick. MMMM good!
Not out yet, but look for Sierra Nevada's Celebration Ale due out in November I think. I had a full keg of it last year, and it is like a double IPA.
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repete wrote:
KerCar wrote:
Thanks for all the info! I haven't been to that particular Office but have been to the ones in Montclair and Ridgewood. Next time I'm up that way, I'll have to give it a try!
I actually almost bought a 6 of the Double Bag this weekend but got something else instead! I'll definitely have to try it now! Any other fall beers you'd recommend??? The stores are starting to stock up on all the Oktoberfest and pumpkin beers!!!!!
Not a huge pumpkin fan. If you want to try a classic, try Theakston Old Peculier. It is a strong dark English ale. I brewed a version of it for the Sam Adams competition and won my category. :-)
Look for any ale ending in "ator". These are all dopplebocks and are rich, malty, sweet, high alcohol brews.
Lastly, look for a barleywine. These are the highest alcohol ales out there. Some of my favorites are Sierra Nevada Bigfoot and Young's Old Nick. MMMM good!
Not out yet, but look for Sierra Nevada's Celebration Ale due out in November I think. I had a full keg of it last year, and it is like a double IPA.
Celebration ale is great.Last edited on Mon Sep 22nd, 2008 09:15 pm by GREGandamy
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GREGandamy wrote: repete wrote:
KerCar wrote:
Thanks for all the info! I haven't been to that particular Office but have been to the ones in Montclair and Ridgewood. Next time I'm up that way, I'll have to give it a try!
I actually almost bought a 6 of the Double Bag this weekend but got something else instead! I'll definitely have to try it now! Any other fall beers you'd recommend??? The stores are starting to stock up on all the Oktoberfest and pumpkin beers!!!!!
Not a huge pumpkin fan. If you want to try a classic, try Theakston Old Peculier. It is a strong dark English ale. I brewed a version of it for the Sam Adams competition and won my category. :-)
Look for any ale ending in "ator". These are all dopplebocks and are rich, malty, sweet, high alcohol brews.
Lastly, look for a barleywine. These are the highest alcohol ales out there. Some of my favorites are Sierra Nevada Bigfoot and Young's Old Nick. MMMM good!
Not out yet, but look for Sierra Nevada's Celebration Ale due out in November I think. I had a full keg of it last year, and it is like a double IPA.
Celebration ale is great.
Yeah, my favorite IPA style ale. It is as drinkable as a pale ale, but at almost 7% alcohol, you have to be careful.
I am not sure when it comes out, but I gotta get me some soon.
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GREGandamy wrote: repete wrote:
KerCar wrote:
Thanks for all the info! I haven't been to that particular Office but have been to the ones in Montclair and Ridgewood. Next time I'm up that way, I'll have to give it a try!
I actually almost bought a 6 of the Double Bag this weekend but got something else instead! I'll definitely have to try it now! Any other fall beers you'd recommend??? The stores are starting to stock up on all the Oktoberfest and pumpkin beers!!!!!
Not a huge pumpkin fan. If you want to try a classic, try Theakston Old Peculier. It is a strong dark English ale. I brewed a version of it for the Sam Adams competition and won my category. :-)
Look for any ale ending in "ator". These are all dopplebocks and are rich, malty, sweet, high alcohol brews.
Lastly, look for a barleywine. These are the highest alcohol ales out there. Some of my favorites are Sierra Nevada Bigfoot and Young's Old Nick. MMMM good!
Not out yet, but look for Sierra Nevada's Celebration Ale due out in November I think. I had a full keg of it last year, and it is like a double IPA.
Celebration ale is great. Ditto that! We always pick up a few cases for the holidays. A few years back it was REALLY hard to find but the last couple of years it's been pretty readily available.
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repete wrote:
GREGandamy wrote: repete wrote:
KerCar wrote:
Thanks for all the info! I haven't been to that particular Office but have been to the ones in Montclair and Ridgewood. Next time I'm up that way, I'll have to give it a try!
I actually almost bought a 6 of the Double Bag this weekend but got something else instead! I'll definitely have to try it now! Any other fall beers you'd recommend??? The stores are starting to stock up on all the Oktoberfest and pumpkin beers!!!!!
Not a huge pumpkin fan. If you want to try a classic, try Theakston Old Peculier. It is a strong dark English ale. I brewed a version of it for the Sam Adams competition and won my category. :-)
Look for any ale ending in "ator". These are all dopplebocks and are rich, malty, sweet, high alcohol brews.
Lastly, look for a barleywine. These are the highest alcohol ales out there. Some of my favorites are Sierra Nevada Bigfoot and Young's Old Nick. MMMM good!
Not out yet, but look for Sierra Nevada's Celebration Ale due out in November I think. I had a full keg of it last year, and it is like a double IPA.
Celebration ale is great.
Yeah, my favorite IPA style ale. It is as drinkable as a pale ale, but at almost 7% alcohol, you have to be careful.
I am not sure when it comes out, but I gotta get me some soon.
November is about right.
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GREGandamy wrote:
November is about right.
Edit: the beer I am referring to below is Sierra Nevada Celebration Ale
Just back from the NOVA Brewfest, and asked the SN rep when it was released. Unfortunately, I got really blitzed and don't remember what specific date he said, but it was definitely October. Look for it towards Halloween.
On a completely different note, I tried the new MGD 64, and honestly, it is not bad. It still had that vegetative odor that seems to be in all American macros, but it was definitely not as watery as I expected. Seems like they really cut back on the fermentables and left some carbs for mouthfeel and body. This beer has 2.4 grams of carbs, which is less than mich ultra, but only 2.8% alcohol, so if you are looking for a buzz, you have a lot of beer to drink, lol.
I will definitely choose this as my "lawnmower" beer, hot summer day thirst quencher. At 64 calories and with the low alcohol content, I could drink 'em all day.
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Dopplebock style lager
Pours dark copper with decent head. Nose is pure malt with some alcohol.
Taste is malty, some roasted nuttiness, wonderful complex toffee and caramel. Finish is some hop bitterness to balance the malt and clease the palate, with noticeable alcohol warming. This is how to do dopplebock!
If not for the high alcohol content, 7.5% I think, I could drink these all night. Be careful cause these will definitely sneak up on you. Very drinkable - makes me want more! Medium-heavy mouthfeel and body, so these will fill you up.
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hstrybuf wrote: Note to self: Visit Scotland!!
We were in England a few years back. I could NOT believe they served soda at air temp. Can't imagine drinking beer that way.
Ahh...you've not lived until you've had a real English Ale (or German beer) served in the manner in which it was intended 
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repete wrote: KerCar wrote: repete wrote: shoreguy wrote: Not a bad selection for a beer tasting on a ship. From the Jade the Celebrator and McEwan's were notable.
Used to make a special trip to Dutchman's Brauhaus on LBI just to get a glass of it. If you are ever in the area, a stop by that bar for some great German brews on tap is a must.
Good to know! We spend our summers down in LBI and have actually NEVER gone in there even though we have driven by it hundreds of times!!!! I've heard the food is really good too. I'll definitely have to check it out this fall!
GREAT thread!
DH is a big beer aficionado. Several years ago, before we had kids, we used to travel all over the country with our copy of "The Beer Lover's Guide to the USA" seeking out 4 star establishments! I'll have to post the names of some of our faves when I get a chance. He also used to brew his own stuff and had quite an impressive set up!
He likes his beer nice and hoppy so he usually gravitates towards the IPA's. I, on the other hand, like anything dark, sweet, or Belgian! I LOVE trying new beers and look forward to reading about everyones' faves
Hey sorry, been preoccupied with Trish's surgery. Yeah, we LOVE the Brauhaus and make the trek from up north (South Amboy) just to go there sometimes. The food can be hit or miss sometimes. I love the spatzle and the traditional German fare. They also have excellent, if not pricey, seafood. I have not been there in over a year, but go early, ask for a window (sit at the bar and have a beer while you wait), and stick with the basics, and seafood. Hope it is as good as I remember!
We were down in LBI Tues and Wed, but those are the 2 nights the Brahaus is closed! We're heading back down tomorrow for Chowderfest weekend and am hoping to get there at some point!
Back to beer:
I tried Sam Adam's Black Lager last week. Pretty good stuff. Here's the write up from the Sam Adam's site:
When one sees a beer with a darker complexion these days, more often than not it’s a Porter or Stout. However looks can be deceiving. There exists a style older than both and generally less well known; the Schwarzbier, which literally translated is “Black Beer.” Unlike its dark cousins which both hail from Britain and are highly hopped ales, Schwarzbier comes from Germany, is lightly hopped and is fermented using a bottom fermenting lager yeast. Samuel Adams® Black Lager is brewed in the tradition of the latter. A medium bodied beer brewed using several different roasts of malt to give the end product a smooth body and a depth of malt character that has to be tasted to be believed.
Carafa® is a registered trademark of Weyermann Malt, Bamburg, Germany.
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Young's Oatmeal Stout.
Had this at Graydon's Crossing in Grand Rapids MI. Comes in a 16.9 oz bottle.
http://www.graydonscrossing.com/derby/index.htm
Has a tan head on top of an almost black body. leaves some lacing. Sweet smell of roasted malt, oats, and coffee. Very smooth and creamy on the tongue. Fairly sweet initial taste of chocolate but with enough hop and roasted malt to give a slightest bite at the finish. At 5.2 % alc. I could make this a session beer.
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KerCar wrote: Back to beer:
I tried Sam Adam's Black Lager last week. Pretty good stuff. Here's the write up from the Sam Adam's site:
When one sees a beer with a darker complexion these days, more often than not it’s a Porter or Stout. However looks can be deceiving. There exists a style older than both and generally less well known; the Schwarzbier, which literally translated is “Black Beer.” Unlike its dark cousins which both hail from Britain and are highly hopped ales, Schwarzbier comes from Germany, is lightly hopped and is fermented using a bottom fermenting lager yeast. Samuel Adams® Black Lager is brewed in the tradition of the latter. A medium bodied beer brewed using several different roasts of malt to give the end product a smooth body and a depth of malt character that has to be tasted to be believed.
Carafa® is a registered trademark of Weyermann Malt, Bamburg, Germany.
I tried that for the first time the other night and really enjoyed it!
Also tried Rogue Mocha Porter which I loved... there were others, it was my own private beer fest. But the Black Lager and Mocha Porter are going to be staples around the house now...
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TydeOne wrote: Young's Oatmeal Stout.
Had this at Graydon's Crossing in Grand Rapids MI. Comes in a 16.9 oz bottle.
http://www.graydonscrossing.com/derby/index.htm
Has a tan head on top of an almost black body. leaves some lacing. Sweet smell of roasted malt, oats, and coffee. Very smooth and creamy on the tongue. Fairly sweet initial taste of chocolate but with enough hop and roasted malt to give a slightest bite at the finish. At 5.2 % alc. I could make this a session beer.
Graydon's looks like a great place. I LOVE that they have a cask! I can't find many places like that in my area.
Young's oatmeal stout is so good! Good choice
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goincruisin wrote: KerCar wrote: Back to beer:
I tried Sam Adam's Black Lager last week. Pretty good stuff. Here's the write up from the Sam Adam's site:
When one sees a beer with a darker complexion these days, more often than not it’s a Porter or Stout. However looks can be deceiving. There exists a style older than both and generally less well known; the Schwarzbier, which literally translated is “Black Beer.” Unlike its dark cousins which both hail from Britain and are highly hopped ales, Schwarzbier comes from Germany, is lightly hopped and is fermented using a bottom fermenting lager yeast. Samuel Adams® Black Lager is brewed in the tradition of the latter. A medium bodied beer brewed using several different roasts of malt to give the end product a smooth body and a depth of malt character that has to be tasted to be believed.
Carafa® is a registered trademark of Weyermann Malt, Bamburg, Germany.
I tried that for the first time the other night and really enjoyed it!
Also tried Rogue Mocha Porter which I loved... there were others, it was my own private beer fest. But the Black Lager and Mocha Porter are going to be staples around the house now...
The Roque Mocha Porter sounds delicious! I'll have to try to find some
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Posted: Fri Oct 3rd, 2008 07:24 pm | 72nd Post |
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KerCar wrote: The Roque Mocha Porter sounds delicious! I'll have to try to find some
It was very good... I wrote up my thoughts on it, and will post this evening (because I think I need at least one more in order to get it right )
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goincruisin wrote: KerCar wrote: The Roque Mocha Porter sounds delicious! I'll have to try to find some
It was very good... I wrote up my thoughts on it, and will post this evening (because I think I need at least one more in order to get it right )
Yup, better confirm the findings before posting.
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nhrich wrote: goincruisin wrote: KerCar wrote: The Roque Mocha Porter sounds delicious! I'll have to try to find some
It was very good... I wrote up my thoughts on it, and will post this evening (because I think I need at least one more in order to get it right )
Yup, better confirm the findings before posting.
Exactly... I don't want to screw up my review... i'm all about getting it right, so if that means I have to drink several to twelve of these beers, by golly, I'll do it 
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Posted: Fri Oct 3rd, 2008 07:52 pm | 75th Post |
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goincruisin wrote: nhrich wrote: goincruisin wrote: KerCar wrote: The Roque Mocha Porter sounds delicious! I'll have to try to find some
It was very good... I wrote up my thoughts on it, and will post this evening (because I think I need at least one more in order to get it right )
Yup, better confirm the findings before posting.
Exactly... I don't want to screw up my review... i'm all about getting it right, so if that means I have to drink several to twelve of these beers, by golly, I'll do it
Sounds like a very well thought out plan
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