Azazello1313 Posted January 31, 2006 Share Posted January 31, 2006 (edited) ok let's get this thing going and see if it has any legs. let's work off of this list of styles: american IPA/british IPAstout porter brown ale scottish ale belgian dubbel belgian trippel belgian witbier belgian dark ale hefewiezen dopplebock pilsener marzen/oktoberfest/amber i think going in that order makes a certain amount of sense, so shall we start with India Pale Ale (IPA)? probably the best plan is to come up with a couple fairly widely available top choices that would make for good comparing, with a couple back up choices as well. i'm thinking some weeks it might also be cool to throw out a sorta high end "bonus" choice. for IPA, it would probably be good to go with an american micro (there are SO many good ones) and put it next to a more traditional english IPA. let's hear some recommendations, but i'm thinking a good top two would be: 1) stone IPA 2) samuel smith's india ale a good back-up american might be sierra nevada pale ale, though there are tons of others as well. stone is not quite as available as sierra nevada, but it's brewed in CA and i get it here in colorado so it must get a fair amount of distribution. a good back up english might be fuller's? and maybe for a "bonus" choice, the dogfish head 90 minute IPA? the next big questions are, when do we want to do it and who's going to show up? please chime in... Edited January 31, 2006 by Azazello1313 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bier Meister Posted January 31, 2006 Share Posted January 31, 2006 i'm up for it....... but my days off vary... you guys set it up...if i can make it great, if not no biggie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rhippens Posted January 31, 2006 Share Posted January 31, 2006 (edited) i'm in. i think the list is a good start. once we get through some of those, we could go out farther like red ales, lambics, irish ales, barleywines, etc. the sky is the limit. when i read starting with ipa's, i immediately thought about stone, but i think the choices you have suggested are good and readily available. although i don't think sierra nevada pale ale is considered a true IPA. that would probably just fall under a typical pale ale. so do we want to have 2 different categories or just use them both as a comparison? so count me in. i would suggest kicking it off next week sometime after the super bowl. edit to add: thanks Az!! Edited January 31, 2006 by rhippens Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sundaynfl Posted January 31, 2006 Share Posted January 31, 2006 I would be in when I can make it... The Huddle may soon become the best excuse for drinking!! By the way Az... I am pretty sure Stone Brewery is somewhere near San Diego?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmarc117 Posted January 31, 2006 Share Posted January 31, 2006 what he said ^ ive used most of the other excuses already on my wife....this one should work!! i'll be in Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeductiveNun Posted January 31, 2006 Share Posted January 31, 2006 Now this is something I can soak my liver into! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azazello1313 Posted January 31, 2006 Author Share Posted January 31, 2006 i'm in. i think the list is a good start. once we get through some of those, we could go out farther like red ales, lambics, irish ales, barleywines, etc. the sky is the limit. yeah, i mentioned that in the other thread. could be a lot of fun, but 10-15 basic styles is probably a good place to start. when i read starting with ipa's, i immediately thought about stone, but i think the choices you have suggested are good and readily available. although i don't think sierra nevada pale ale is considered a true IPA. that would probably just fall under a typical pale ale. so do we want to have 2 different categories or just use them both as a comparison? well, they're pretty darn close. i guess the difference would be IPAs tending to be a little hoppier than just a PA. but sierra nevada PA is pretty darn hoppy. way hoppier than a british pale ale like bass or something. i guess part of me wanted to pick something with a wider appeal, because a lot of beer drinkers don't like the over-the-top hoppiness characteristic of so many american IPAs. i think you're right though, stone may be a better first choice as far as demonstrating american IPA vs. british. SNPA vs. bass (two absolute classics in my mind) might be an interesting extra credit undercard. i figure it's good to keep the format somewhat open, so that people can get 1) what they like, and 2) something their liquor store carries. i would suggest kicking it off next week sometime after the super bowl. 1297822[/snapback] agreed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azazello1313 Posted January 31, 2006 Author Share Posted January 31, 2006 By the way Az... I am pretty sure Stone Brewery is somewhere near San Diego?? 1297843[/snapback] you're right. hmm, can't imagine why i was thinking NY.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Puddy Posted January 31, 2006 Share Posted January 31, 2006 Thanks Az. Although I'm a beer drinker, I'm a relative noob on styles, etc. so I will just follow along with the suggestions and join in on the drinking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugh B Tool Posted January 31, 2006 Share Posted January 31, 2006 (edited) In, Redhook IPA is top notch and easily obtainable. Then again having worked there I could have some bias. Bridgeport IPA is also excellant and obtainable. Though less "hoppy" in overall taste. Both are strong as all IPA's should be. Edited January 31, 2006 by Hugh B Tool Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twiley Posted January 31, 2006 Share Posted January 31, 2006 I'm in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChuckB Posted January 31, 2006 Share Posted January 31, 2006 Definitely in when possible, Thanks Az Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brewer Posted February 1, 2006 Share Posted February 1, 2006 I'm in. As long as things start around 9:00 or 10:00 EST I should be available most evenings. I'm in the northeast, so availablility of some of the west coast breweries can be limited. Red Hook is typically available, although it is primarily the ESB. Gearys from Maine makes a very good pale ale that you can get throughout the NE. Saranac is a good IPA. ( still can't believe that it is produced in the Matts plant). I think that some good ones are also put out under the Harpoon and Brooklyn labels. Should be fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azazello1313 Posted February 1, 2006 Author Share Posted February 1, 2006 who's got particular days next week that work better/worse than others? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brewer Posted February 1, 2006 Share Posted February 1, 2006 who's got particular days next week that work better/worse than others? 1298354[/snapback] Wed night = bad for me. Could probably catch the tail end of something though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bushwacked Posted February 1, 2006 Share Posted February 1, 2006 This sounds cool, Az is obviously knowledgeable on this subject. I've brewed beer off and on for about 10 years. Stone IPA! Az, I hope you are not talking about that 120 minute hopped thing...whew...I'm a hopehead and that thing was pretty brutal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Puddy Posted February 1, 2006 Share Posted February 1, 2006 My worse day is Monday due to bowling. Others should work fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rhippens Posted February 1, 2006 Share Posted February 1, 2006 who's got particular days next week that work better/worse than others? 1298354[/snapback] on a regular week, no certain night is bad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChuckB Posted February 1, 2006 Share Posted February 1, 2006 Depends on what time were plannin on starting it. Did I miss that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azazello1313 Posted February 1, 2006 Author Share Posted February 1, 2006 how about thursday around 10 EST? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeductiveNun Posted February 1, 2006 Share Posted February 1, 2006 how about thursday around 10 EST? 1299882[/snapback] That works for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brewer Posted February 1, 2006 Share Posted February 1, 2006 how about thursday around 10 EST? 1299882[/snapback] Starting the 2nd or the 9th? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azazello1313 Posted February 1, 2006 Author Share Posted February 1, 2006 (edited) Starting the 2nd or the 9th? 1300119[/snapback] next thurs, the 9th edit: but if you wanna drink beer tomorrow, don't let us stop you Edited February 1, 2006 by Azazello1313 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billay Posted February 1, 2006 Share Posted February 1, 2006 I might try and stop in if I can. We've been getting a fantastic IPA here in the restaurant from Britian; Meantime IPA. Never seen it in a store, so probably not that easy to get but I highly recommend it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big John Posted February 1, 2006 Share Posted February 1, 2006 i can see if i can find it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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