Hopinistas

[Jbaysurfer]

^ No. But conicidentally enough I brewed an imperial Wit last night that called for sterling..but I had to make due-I used centennial instead. I usually have some Northern Brewer on hand, but not last night.

I also had no vienna...so this could be an interesting Witbier.

not bragging - it's what I used to win state wheat division - brewed in a wit !

Nice. I should've gotten your recipe. our brew club does a monthly contest and next month is Imperial Wit..which isn't really a category, it's just a big Wit.

[ofset]

Current condition report hidden in hopinistas thread today.

Stay classy

[Freerider]

Damn good looking Bloody Mary Ofset, I guess I`ve lost my taste for the PBR. Bought a 12 pack several months ago and still have some left.
on another note I am enjoying an awesome beer with my sandwich at the moment. Wow it`s got a lot of character. As I`ve mentioned before I don`t really describe beers well so I cut and pasted a review by someone who does,( Maybe a little over the top) but this one is surely worth a try. Big Foot Ale by Sierra Nevada

BEERchitect4.48/5 rDev +8.7%look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5Credit for the American-style barleywine can be largely, if not solely attributed to Sierra Nevada and their Bigfoot Barleywine. Its taken thirty years of recipe formulation and execution and over a decade of barrel aged technique to achieve the seduction of taste that this bottle delivers.Its tawny brown pour provides highlights of mahogany, ruby, and maroon just as soon as the beer releases its slightly yellowish foam. Mostly clear in color, the beer's sheer darkness prevents it from being see-through. Capped by that ultra-creamy froth, the beer retains exceptional for its high alcohol and barrel-aged character, all the while lacing randomly and intricately as the beer fades.Maple syrup, oak, and incredible whisky are the boldest scents to entice the olfactory senses, but a secondary rise of dark pitted fruit, kettle caramelized toffee, toast, citrus peels and vanilla often times rival the more overt scents. Its a very lush and inviting set of aromas that seem to meld together beautifully.Robust sweetness of caramelized malts provide a healthy and heaping dose of toffee, maple, and caramel. But just as the sweetness takes on port-like proportions, the fruit notes of plumb, raisin, currant, dates, grapes, and figs take hold and turn the beer slightly tart and savory. Aged oak, vanilla, and malt starches provide a mild creamy taste that teases the middle palate with notions of milkshake. But finishing with an overwhelming sense of whisky is peppery, coconut-like, moderate citrusy bitterness and strongly of barrel-infused alcohol for a taste that takes the original Bigfoot right out of orbit.Full bodied without question, however the beer has a certain lightness due to how the whisky barrel smoothed out the textures, mellowed the hops, and tamed the alcohols somewhat. But a gradient lessening of malt sweetness allows the stronger alcohols to cut through the malt and usher in a balanced, warm, and malty-dry finish.I'm rather surprised of how much the barrels diealed down the hops and rounded out the malts to sherry-like or port-like savoriness and complexity. But with the influx of bourbon barrel aged beers, I have become accustomed to expect more bourbon character than this simplified whisky flavor provided. Even still, its a world class barleywine that more resembles English versions than the standard Bigfoot provides.Serving type: bottle02-15-2013 06:28:16 | More by BEERchitect.

[Skien]

Thats a good beer freeerider - but I used to buy a 6 pack for about the same price they are now trying to get for a four pack.

Just say no to overpriced over-hyped beers!!

[maxpower88]

Current condition report hidden in hopinistas thread today.

Stay classy

Yeah....not sure I can be seen with you anymore. You have a full-time job and hair on your balls, act like it and drink a $6 IPA! HA-ha

[Freerider]

Thats a good beer freeerider - but I used to buy a 6 pack for about the same price they are now trying to get for a four pack.

Just say no to overpriced over-hyped beers!!

Don`t think i can Skien, this beer reminds me of the first time I had hoptimum, I ran out and bought a case.
Supposedly this beer will get even better with age. Im heading back to where i got it and will stock up. I know it`s expensive but i will savor it for a long time and share with friends at the right occassions.
BTW it`s also the best buzz i have ever got off one beer. That along with my enjoyment of the flavors it`s a total winner for me.
here is another rating on it that I thought was funny.




4.4
AROMA 9/10 APPEARANCE 4/5 TASTE 8/10 PALATE 5/5 OVERALL 18/20CHUDNW (17) - Seattle, Washington, USA - FEB 10, 2013

Beware this year’s bigfoot, friends. Pours a nice rich amber/copper with a small head that drifts out like the rings of Saturn. The harrowing howl of the hairy cryptic is heard in the distance as you bring the glass to your nose. You nervously sniff as the beast approaches. Vanilla, caramel, bourbon, raisins/prunes, and a hint of that booziness. You hear rustling in the trees as the creature gets nearer. You quaff. "Holy #2," you say, as you take in the complexities: lingering caramelized sugars, massive tannins and oak, more raisins, figs, etc., hop bitterness resting on the tongue and giving way to a kind of woody destruction with a hint of honey, a winter-friendly alcohol burn trickling down your gullet as the Bigfoot raises its paw and strikes you down for good. Your campfire smolders as the creature wanders off. You’re dead, but smiling.

[Freerider]

LOL MAX, you are too funny !

[Skien]

I was pretty happy to see the new bigfoot in my local shop, but was disappointed and put it back when I noticed it was now a four pack. Might have to try anyway, since I do like the occasional barleywine..

[Freerider]

I can`t imagine you would be disapointed. I`m headed out now to get some more.

[ofset]

Yea, Yesterday was bloody marry Sunday at McCoy. I should've mentioned it as $8 for a bloody & a PBR. They pair soo well together for that price.

[M2M]

^ No. But conicidentally enough I brewed an imperial Wit last night that called for sterling..but I had to make due-I used centennial instead. I usually have some Northern Brewer on hand, but not last night.

I also had no vienna...so this could be an interesting Witbier.

not bragging - it's what I used to win state wheat division - brewed in a wit !

Nice. I should've gotten your recipe. our brew club does a monthly contest and next month is Imperial Wit..which isn't really a category, it's just a big Wit.

I'll see if I can find it for you !

[ofset]

Making up for that PBR

[longlivechair19]

^ nice haul. We were at the brewery on Monday night and my friend and I got the "Seasonal" flight for $5 and had some nice beers with 2 of them above 10%. The best of them all was their Bourbon Bock at 10.5% real nice.

They also poured us some sort of Chili-based beer (not sure what style it was) that was nice, not as in your face as the Habanero Sculpin and didnt give me red ass

[ofset]

^ Nice, ill have to ask about that chili-based Mammoth Brew! never heard of it before.

[longlivechair19]

^ Nice, ill have to ask about that chili-based Mammoth Brew! never heard of it before.

please do, let me know what you think...it was in its own little kegger looker's right of the tasting room