Polished off the last swallow in my bottle of Basil Hayden's ...

Then I started in on the Elijah Craig

Today I cleaned the apartment like a gnome on a mission.

La Chouffe Golden Ale.

www.achouffe.be

My usual summer cocktail - Beefeater martini.

My Oktoberfest stockpile is growing nicely. I've stored four full cases of my favorites, along with lesser quantities of a smattering of several other types for variety.

Der Bierkühlschrank:

Margaritas with cedar plank grilled salmon.

Espolon reposado tequila, Cointreau, fresh squeezed lime, and a squirt of agave syrup. Bastante bueno

Rogue, SN did a collaboration with Brauhaus Riegele. Can you get one of those?

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Originally posted by mr kablammo:
Rogue, SN did a collaboration with Brauhaus Riegele. Can you get one of those?

Each year, Sierra Nevada partners with a German brewery to produce a different one-off Oktoberfest variation.

Brauhaus Riegele was last year's partner (2015). That's no longer produced. This year, they've partnered with Mahrs Brau. Next year, it will be someone different.

I have some of the current 2016 SN Oktoberfests. (Middle of the top row in the above photo.) It's a decent domestic Oktoberfest, though not as good as Mother's or Sam Adams, or many of the imports.

Boulevard "Bob's '47" Oktoberfest.



This has been offered by Boulevard for several years, but it's the first time I've seen it in my area, so I grabbed a 6 pack to try.

It's a terrible Marzen. It's bland, over carbonated, and has a very bitter/skunky aftertaste (not in the normal hops way - its IBU is only 27). Quite possibly the worst Octoberfest I've had. Very disappointing.

Deep Eddy Ruby Red with lime!

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Originally posted by RogueJSK:
Boulevard "Bob's '47" Oktoberfest.



This has been offered by Boulevard for several years, but it's the first time I've seen it in my area, so I grabbed a 6 pack to try.

It's a terrible Marzen. It's bland, over carbonated, and has a very bitter/skunky aftertaste (not in the normal hops way - its IBU is only 27). Quite possibly the worst Octoberfest I've had. Very disappointing.

Theyve got a very good chocolate something or other i hear. Most of the locals like thier wheat though.

Started with a 3 Sheeps First Kiss, filled the gap with HP Weisse, heading for a Lagunitas 12th of Never right now.

Wyoming Whiskey... neat

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Originally posted by Deqlyn:
Most of the locals like thier wheat though.

Yes, Boulevard's Unfiltered Wheat is the best beer they make, and it's one of the best domestic wheat beers overall. Not as good as a real German Hefeweizen, but it's widely available on tap around here, so I drink it fairly often during the summer while out at various bars and restaurants. It's a good hot weather beer.

Left Hand Brewing Marzen, and a glass of Lagavulin 8.

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Originally posted by Deqlyn:

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Originally posted by RogueJSK:
Boulevard "Bob's '47" Oktoberfest.



This has been offered by Boulevard for several years, but it's the first time I've seen it in my area, so I grabbed a 6 pack to try.

It's a terrible Marzen. It's bland, over carbonated, and has a very bitter/skunky aftertaste (not in the normal hops way - its IBU is only 27). Quite possibly the worst Octoberfest I've had. Very disappointing.

Theyve got a very good chocolate something or other i hear. Most of the locals like thier wheat though.

Their Tank 7 is really good!
I've not had the one you just tried but today I picked up their Funky Pumpkin Spice Sour...
We'll see.
I've had their Imperial Stout (it's okay) but I now keep their Tank 7 on hand !

How did you get the cork back in. Mine always blow up like like a champagne cork.

I'm having Elijah Craig Barrel proof release (7) 128 proof

I buy two bottles.
The unopened one goes in the photo !

More Negra Modelo.....

O'Fallon Vanilla Pumpkin Beer

Cant get off it.