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Well then, where do you place ales that are lagered, such as kolsch, altbier, and biere de garde? Nobody thinks those are lagers. They are ales that are lagered.

Lager is a type of beer brewed using a bottom fermenting yeast (in simplistic terms).

Ale is a type of beer brewed using top fermenting yeast.

Lagering is a technique of cold storage used for most lagers and some ales.

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01-13-2012 , 02:11 AM

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Claunchy

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I feel like I'm indirectly responsible for this nitty "what constitutes a lager" discussion. Sorry, thread.

Can't remember if it's already been posted itt or not (prob has), but Great Divide's Hercules might be my new favorite IPA.

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01-13-2012 , 02:30 AM

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1outter

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Originally Posted by El Diablo

Guys,

This is my local beer store. Be jealous:

http://www.citybeerstore.com/beer-store/beers
http://www.citybeerstore.com/beer-store/menu

Nice. Thanks for that info. I'm east bay, so it's not TOO far.

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01-13-2012 , 02:45 AM

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01-13-2012 , 02:46 AM

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toddw8

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Originally Posted by Claunchy

I feel like I'm indirectly responsible for this nitty "what constitutes a lager" discussion. Sorry, thread.

Can't remember if it's already been posted itt or not (prob has), but Great Divide's Hercules might be my new favorite IPA.

If I wanted to continue nitting it up I would clarify that Hercules is actually a Double IPA, but I won't

(Titan is their regular IPA and it's fantastic as well).

Anyway, Great Divide is, well, pretty great in general. My favorite is the Old Ruffian Barleywine. Pick one up if you're able to.

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01-13-2012 , 02:59 AM

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Philuva

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These are all tier 1 for me as fairly common beers that I have consumed the most of over the last 10 to 14 years.
Lagunitas Lil Sumpin
Stone IPA
Sierra Nevada Pale Ale
Sierra Nevada Celebration Ale
DogfishHead 60 Minute IPA
Brooklyn Lager

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01-13-2012 , 04:00 AM

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I enjoy a few different beers from Sam Adams. No I'm not being biased because I'm from the area haha. I tend to enjoy more micro brews now opposed to the macro lagers that are out there. Don't get me wrong there's nothing wrong with drinking bud light because it is a very session-able beer. Boston Lager by Sam Adams is a great choice. It's a really nice dinner beer that is full bodied with great taste. You can drink more than a few of them and not be totally full. It's a good segway into micro brews. I always liked stouts , like Youngs Double Chocolate Stout or a Dogfish head Stout. As far as seasonal beers go , Pumpking is the **** , brewed by Southern Tier.

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01-13-2012 , 04:09 AM

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doublem3up

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Forgot to add Winterfest what I'm drinking right now...lol

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01-13-2012 , 09:07 PM

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For all you Stone fanbois:

Spoiler:

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01-13-2012 , 09:39 PM

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RunDownHouse

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Originally Posted by BrianTheMick

If that were true then barley wine is actually champaigne (the type of yeast used in brewing it).

I'd be shocked - shocked - if most commercial barleywines were brewed with champ yeast. I'm sure there are a few that may introduce wine yeast at some point to help with attenuation, but barleywine is decidedly an ale, brewed with ale yeast.

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01-14-2012 , 12:48 AM

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Originally Posted by RunDownHouse

I was going to mention this too, but I've been called a nit several times in the thread for correcting inaccurate information. But in any case, you're correct - most barley wines are fermented with ale yeast.

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01-14-2012 , 01:44 AM

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Leroy2DaBeroy

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Going back to where I had my favorite (Rockmill Saison) tomorrow. Anyone have recommendations for any other Rockmill brews (I think they had four on the menu, but can't remember which ones).

Cheers!

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01-14-2012 , 02:24 AM

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Originally Posted by ThaSaltCracka

For all you Stone fanbois:

wtf those prices are insane but the 15th anniversary is so good, can't find it around here anymore fml

bombers were going for under $10, drank the last one i had earlier this week but haven't seen it at my store for a few months

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01-14-2012 , 08:06 AM

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PayTheSnucka

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Originally Posted by CheckRaise

wtf those prices are insane but the 15th anniversary is so good, can't find it around here anymore fml

bombers were going for under $10, drank the last one i had earlier this week but haven't seen it at my store for a few months

Those bottles are 100oz. I believe.

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01-14-2012 , 08:16 AM

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Mitch Evans

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Originally Posted by PayTheSnucka

Those bottles are 100oz. I believe.

And still double what the price should be... $60 tops.

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01-14-2012 , 11:18 AM

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rponeal

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anyone tried this?

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01-14-2012 , 12:08 PM

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the1macdaddy

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Originally Posted by rponeal

anyone tried this?

Nope but it is a dogfish Head. Beer sock assume that it's good ...I have never bad a bad beer from DFH

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01-14-2012 , 04:03 PM

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rponeal

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agreed. but, i've read mediocre reviews. can't decide if i want to crack it open or hold on to it.

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01-14-2012 , 04:09 PM

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I hate that my go-to beer is called "Stella Artois"

I try to mumble "stella" really fast and hope the bartender doesn't make me repeat it

Or if I get called out it's obviously for my gf

Otherwise Heineken or Rainier

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01-14-2012 , 05:28 PM

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the1macdaddy

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Originally Posted by rponeal

agreed. but, i've read mediocre reviews. can't decide if i want to crack it open or hold on to it.

Considering its a PJ20 beer I would say hold onto it for collecting purposes (even tho at heart I want to say try it )

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01-14-2012 , 05:34 PM

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Originally Posted by BlueFoot

Yeah, why not just order a Heineken to begin with? They both taste the same, and the bar will most likely have the Heineken.

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01-14-2012 , 05:38 PM

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Mitch Evans

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Originally Posted by the1macdaddy

Considering its a PJ20 beer I would say hold onto it for collecting purposes (even tho at heart I want to say try it )

Maybe in a 100 years that bottle will be worth $15...

Just crack that **** open and be glad it's a DF...

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01-14-2012 , 05:52 PM

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Originally Posted by PayTheSnucka

Those bottles are 100oz. I believe.

I think it was 3 liters and 9 ounces.

The bottles were massive.

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01-14-2012 , 05:54 PM

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BlueFoot

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Originally Posted by Mitch Evans

Yeah, why not just order a Heineken to begin with? They both taste the same, and the bar will most likely have the Heineken.

Well funny enough... for whatever reason... more bars around here have Stella than Heineken. That's the only reason I started drinking it. I think it's cuz a lot of bars in Seattle pride themselves on only serving fancy shmancy beer and Heineken doesn't make the cut (on tap anyway) Stella is often the only good blonde option.

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01-14-2012 , 06:11 PM

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Mitch Evans

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Originally Posted by ThaSaltCracka

I think it was 3 liters and 9 ounces.

The bottles were massive.

They are 3 liters. They will also refill the bottle for you, but only what is on the bottle label, so if it's a DB bottle 2011 release, I'm not sure they'll refill it next year, but it's $26 for the refill and $17 for the AB. Looks like you can buy a 5 gallon keg of Ruination for $104.

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