beer for the holidays

[Mustang_Cougar]

Maybe it's just me, but the "Utopias" stuff seems like a total marketing gimmick. On the one hand, S.A. pushes itself as a traditional German-style brewer (ie, brag about the Rheinheitsgebot, "quality" over "quantity," sending their brewmasters to the Doemens Academy, etc.)...but then they create a slew of odd-ball "seasonal" beers and stuff like "Utopias" that isn't of any German style. Don't get me wrong, as I'll drink plain ol' Sam Adams over other "national" beers (like at sporting events or entertainment venues). But it seems like they're trying too hard.

Plus, I was watching some special on brewing on The History Channel or Discovery and...I'm not kidding here...Jim Koch said "Sam Adams" in every other sentence during a five minute interview. Reminded me of when athletes say "you know" non-stop. And then of course, they'll sue anybody who uses the words "Sam Adams" in a domain name...even people named "Sam Adams."

 

[aquariuscsm]

I bought a six pack of Pipeline......mmmmmmmmm yummy!!!!!!!

 

[grease_monkey]

Originally Posted By: rg200amp
Hello all. I just wanted to give you all a recommendation on beer to have on thanksgiving. Or anytime for that matter!
It is brewed by Rogue ales. It is brewed under the name Morimoto (yes the iron chef from food network)

It is called Morimoto hazelnut signature ale.
It is a brown ale with LOTS of hazelnut extract. It's very easy drinking with a chocolate and nut undertone.

I am picking up a case(12 bottles) to serve on the holiday. The bottles are very large. 750ml I think.

If you want to try something new, pick this up! You gotta find it tho. That's the hard part.

The price is high. About 6 bucks a bottle. But wayyyyyyy worth it.

I did a flat tire repair on a rogue ales truck last saturday, and the driver gave me a pint of that stuff. great seasonal beer!

 

[dave123]

Picked up Three Floyds Alpha King Pale Ale very good if you can find it.

 

[dkryan]

Originally Posted By: dave123
Picked up Three Floyds Alpha King Pale Ale very good if you can find it.


+1

And for you stout and porter afficianados out there, try St. Peters Winter Ale. It's much closer to being a porter than an ale.

 

[Chris Meutsch]

Go to Trader Joe's for the Holiday beer in the 22oz bottle.