McLoofus 35,182 Posted March 14, 2017 Share Posted March 14, 2017 27 minutes ago, Bigbens42 said: I'm not real big on session IPAs. Last one I can remember enjoying off hand would be Alpine's Hoppy Birthday. It was legit. It was strong for a session brew though. Something like 5.25. Probably just underexposure. Speaking of Alpine, wish I could track down their Duet IPA again. Absolutely loved that one. Yeah man, Alpine is legit. 5.25... I think that's about 3/4 of a point higher than a textbook definition of a session beer. Not that I really care. I'm like you. I've had 3 or 4 session IPAs that I've liked. Mostly they've disappointed. It really doesn't matter how many IBUs you're rocking if the beer is water-thin. If I want low ABV, I'll just order a gose or, if I'm lucky, a Wells Bombardier (4.7). Also, allow me to take yet another opportunity to bemoan the absence of New Glarus beers outside of Wisconsin. Pretty sure I'd take Spotted Cow (4.9) in a heartbeat over any session IPA I've had. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AUDub 11,158 Posted March 14, 2017 Share Posted March 14, 2017 Here it is. Knew I had some beer porn of it saved in my bucket somewhere. Can't see it here, but they market it as a session beer. Crappy pic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AUDub 11,158 Posted March 14, 2017 Share Posted March 14, 2017 And the duet just for giggles. Got dang I forgot how pretty it is: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McLoofus 35,182 Posted March 14, 2017 Share Posted March 14, 2017 I've got a glass shaped similarly to that one you have the Duet in that is sneakily one of my favorite IPA glasses. That beer is mighty clear. Like wearing straw-tinted sunglasses. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AUDub 11,158 Posted March 14, 2017 Share Posted March 14, 2017 English pub glass. Love it. One of the first I bought when I learned about proper glassware and frequently used for beer in amounts larger than 12 oz. Perfect for that 1 liter, 6 oz bottle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShocksMyBrain 9,368 Posted March 14, 2017 Share Posted March 14, 2017 I'm a big fan of Duet. Not too crazy about Nelson(because I'm not big on Nelson Sauvin hops); and Hoppy Birthday just simply didn't do much for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShocksMyBrain 9,368 Posted March 14, 2017 Share Posted March 14, 2017 2 hours ago, McLoofus said: I've got a glass shaped similarly to that one you have the Duet in that is sneakily one of my favorite IPA glasses. That beer is mighty clear. Like wearing straw-tinted sunglasses. I also like the English Pub style pint glass. Royal pint(?) I think it's called. I've got one from Bell's and another from Memphis Made. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiger Refuge 6,670 Posted March 15, 2017 Share Posted March 15, 2017 Make friends with the owner of the local beer store and score. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AUDub 11,158 Posted March 15, 2017 Share Posted March 15, 2017 2 hours ago, ShocksMyBrain said: I also like the English Pub style pint glass. Royal pint(?) I think it's called. I've got one from Bell's and another from Memphis Made. Imperial pint, I believe. Mine is a Williams-Sonoma. Might as well whip it out: Need this tonight. Room temp. Sadie's soccer practice sucked. 34 degrees and windy. Like anytime I stood up it was blowing my chair over windy. Sucked down two cups of coffee trying to stay warm. Caffeine jitters. This should take the edge off and help me go to sleep. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AUDub 11,158 Posted March 15, 2017 Share Posted March 15, 2017 The city council was unanimous on the brewery vote, BTW. Trussville will be getting a brewery to call our own. Lot of folks from the FBC went to protest. In particular, the librarian from the Trussville public library, whose son was killed by a drunk driver. I applaud and appreciate her sharing her story and will thank her next time I see her. We already have many businesses that sell liquor in the city limits now, though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiger Refuge 6,670 Posted March 15, 2017 Share Posted March 15, 2017 Good heavens, between Parish here and a certain country artist in the music thread, I sound like a broken record....but seriously. On Friday, I plan on changing that, with a little help from a friend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McLoofus 35,182 Posted March 15, 2017 Share Posted March 15, 2017 11 hours ago, Bigbens42 said: The city council was unanimous on the brewery vote, BTW. Trussville will be getting a brewery to call our own. Lot of folks from the FBC went to protest. In particular, the librarian from the Trussville public library, whose son was killed by a drunk driver. I applaud and appreciate her sharing her story and will thank her next time I see her. We already have many businesses that sell liquor in the city limits now, though. Yeah, you have to respect the feelings of someone like that, but it is indeed an emotional stance and not a logical one. Hopefully she is also rallying to support improved public transit and also showed up in favor of Uber when they were lobbying to open up shop in the area. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AUDub 11,158 Posted March 15, 2017 Share Posted March 15, 2017 It's like Loof says. Not all heroes wear capes. Deere Lowered it's gorgeous. Thanks, @Tiger Refuge! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiger Refuge 6,670 Posted March 15, 2017 Share Posted March 15, 2017 You're welcome, @Bigbens42! Hope those are as good to you as they are to me. Parish has spoiled the mess out of me with some really excellent beer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AUDub 11,158 Posted March 16, 2017 Share Posted March 16, 2017 And another: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiger Refuge 6,670 Posted March 16, 2017 Share Posted March 16, 2017 Wish I could get my mitts on this one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McLoofus 35,182 Posted March 16, 2017 Share Posted March 16, 2017 Does 4XDH mean what I think it does??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiger Refuge 6,670 Posted March 16, 2017 Share Posted March 16, 2017 Yes.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AUld fAUx@ 2,584 Posted March 16, 2017 Share Posted March 16, 2017 16 minutes ago, Tiger Refuge said: Yes.... and (again, I'm afraid, please forgive my ignorance), pray tell what does he think it means? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AUDub 11,158 Posted March 16, 2017 Share Posted March 16, 2017 17 minutes ago, AUinTLoosa said: and (again, I'm afraid, please forgive my ignorance), pray tell what does he think it means? The "DH" is for "dry hopped." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McLoofus 35,182 Posted March 16, 2017 Share Posted March 16, 2017 17 minutes ago, AUinTLoosa said: and (again, I'm afraid, please forgive my ignorance), pray tell what does he think it means? Quadruple dry hopped. Dry hopping means adding hops to the wort after it's been cooled. It tends to add a lot more hop aroma and flavor without adding bitterness. The quadruple part could mean a few things- to include just adding a metric crap ton of hops or adding hops four separate times after the boil- and, honestly, could be a bit dubious. But there hasn't yet been anything dubious about Parish and hop-driven beers, so it's probably something very legit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiger Refuge 6,670 Posted March 16, 2017 Share Posted March 16, 2017 I'm really interested in the reviews on this one. I have a few folks on the trail of this...should be very interesting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiger Refuge 6,670 Posted March 16, 2017 Share Posted March 16, 2017 This just in..Bloom is friggin' legit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AUld fAUx@ 2,584 Posted March 17, 2017 Share Posted March 17, 2017 Per Jeopardy (Final, Category = "International Beverage Brands"), as broadcast by the local channel available to my So.Ala. abode: "The name of this popular beer brand, founded in 1897, is a reference to the 20th century." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AUDub 11,158 Posted March 17, 2017 Share Posted March 17, 2017 Yup. Awesome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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