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Spottswoode, I've really disliked everything I've tried from the Black Creek brewery. I dunno why, just none of it really agrees with me. Feel like a dick saying that since I "should" be supporting local etc..

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01-29-2014 , 02:52 AM

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goofball

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Has anyone tried this? I keep wanting to pull the trigger but $13 is more than I'd usually spend on a bomber

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01-29-2014 , 03:50 AM

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I will never give Rogue another dollar. Aside from their beers being overpriced, mediocre, and inconsistent:

http://i.imgur.com/cfGFm5j.png
http://www.reddit.com/r/beer/comment...rogue_ales_in/
http://www.reddit.com/r/beer/comment...towards_rogue/

I wish the OP in the 2nd link hadn't been deleted. OP described working for Rogue in detail that included ridiculous practices and constant harassment.

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01-29-2014 , 03:56 AM

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Mr. Farenheit

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goofball, I've tried that and I thought it was decent. If $13 is pricey for a bomber in local terms, then I wouldn't recommend it. I've had better chocolate stouts; the one you picture I'd only pay "average" price for.

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01-29-2014 , 11:42 AM

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M1cKmAcK

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Discovered this thread via HotKarlMC. Great stuff!

Five game changers that I've had recently (I'm from the Midwest):

Bell's Expedition Russian Imperial Stout- MI
3 Floyds Dreadnaught Imperial DIPA- IN
Fat Head's Head Hunter IPA- OH
Firestone Walker Union Jack IPA- CA
Founders (Russian) Imperial Stout- MI

Follow me on Untappd: MickCarlson

Cheers!

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01-29-2014 , 01:58 PM

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Spottswoode

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Originally Posted by El Diablo

Spotts,

That young's double chocolate has been one of my faves for a long time.

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Originally Posted by bixby snyder

Agreed. I thiiiink I still prefer the Sam chocolate bock but Youngs is great and you can actually get it...

Nice! This stuff is actually in most of our LCBO's (liquor store) but I've never tried it. I'm broadening my horizons at the moment so that's why I picked it up. I think I'll dig into it tonight and give it a chance.

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Ungh, I guess I'll try this one last

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01-29-2014 , 06:41 PM

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goofyballer

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Wow. Will never think of them the same again.

That job posting is so hilarious.

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01-30-2014 , 12:17 AM

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That seals the deal, but I've never been a fan of Rogue. Their beer is meh IMO, not bad but far from great, and it always pissed me off that they have such a wider distribution than much better breweries. I've been to several places in the Midwest and the East Coast that had a good selection but Rogue was the only Pacific NW beer available.

On another note, is $30 standard for Goose Island Juliet, Lolita etc.? Wanted to try them but that is steep.

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01-30-2014 , 12:24 AM

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goofball

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Rogue makes what are (imo) some really good beers: dead guy, double dead guy, hazelnut brown nectar, and Shakespeare stout.

I found their basic (non-double) chocolate stout too sweet though.

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01-30-2014 , 03:22 AM

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HotKarlMC

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we should have like a skype beer group or something like that! if anyone is interested in that i could set one up!

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01-30-2014 , 03:25 AM

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p2 dog, p2

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I love beer. this thread blew up and everyone posting is putting my New Belgium folly packs to shame

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01-30-2014 , 03:47 AM

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goofball

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I love new Belgium folly packs! I just wish they didn't have so much fat tire!

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01-30-2014 , 08:06 AM

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CheckRaise

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Originally Posted by JaredL

On another note, is $30 standard for Goose Island Juliet, Lolita etc.? Wanted to try them but that is steep.

I bought a bottle of Sofie for $15ish the other week, not sure if that is in the same price range as the ones you listed though

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01-30-2014 , 09:24 AM

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On another note, is $30 standard for Goose Island Juliet, Lolita etc.? Wanted to try them but that is steep.

it's on the high side. Lolita is $20 for a 765 and Juliet was something like $22 for a 765 (why on earth they couldn't do it in a normal 750 or 22oz is far beyond me).

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01-30-2014 , 10:08 AM

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Spottswoode

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That Young's Chocolate Stout was incredible!

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01-30-2014 , 10:50 AM

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M1cKmAcK

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Originally Posted by HotKarlMC

we should have like a skype beer group or something like that! if anyone is interested in that i could set one up!

In.

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01-30-2014 , 11:00 AM

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PlinyTheElder

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Just found this group too! Was in the Lounge TLDR Beer thread but it kind of died. Sub'd

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01-30-2014 , 11:55 AM

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El Diablo

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Jared,

Recent prices here (SF):

Sofie, Matilda: $8
Lolita: $20
Halia: $24
Juliet: $25
Gillian: $30

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01-30-2014 , 12:13 PM

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El Diablo

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PTE,

Welcome! Here's my beer drinking from last night:

$5 for a 510ml(17.25oz), this beer is such a great deal. I had money left over for a steak!

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01-30-2014 , 12:16 PM

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Spottswoode

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Look at the head on that! moan.
I love the steak for scale too.

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01-30-2014 , 12:17 PM

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PlinyTheElder

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Originally Posted by El Diablo

PTE,

Welcome! Here's my beer drinking from last night:

$5 for a 510ml(17.25oz), this beer is such a great deal. I had money left over for a steak!

Now that's just cruel! Finally got to visit Russian River on a trip to NorCal awhile ago and it was heaven.

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01-30-2014 , 12:26 PM

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Kneel B4 Zod

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$5 Pliny is a great deal until you pay $3 for Heady Topper

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01-30-2014 , 12:38 PM

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bixby snyder

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Part of me doesn't want to drive 3 hours to Vermont just for beer but part of me thinks I should drive 3 hours to Vermont just for beer.

Beat: been to Burlington twice to visit a friend who used to go to UVM (years ago), not once was I made aware of any noteworthy beer, we drank bud the whole time.

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01-30-2014 , 03:06 PM

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JaredL

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I'll look for it elsewhere, then, I guess. Gillian, Halia, Juliet and Lolita were all $30 for the wine-bottle size, or I guess slightly larger as kdawg said. Didn't take a closer look once I saw the price.

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01-30-2014 , 04:30 PM

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Spottswoode

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Currently drinking Hops and Bolts - India Pale Lager at work to celebrate a promotion I just received. It's kinda strange but not totally unpalatable.

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