Beer Notes (The Official XH Beer Discussion Thread)

Just got back from Glacier in Montana and absolutely fell in love with Trout Slayer from Big Sky Brewing. It's labeled as a "Wheat Ale" but it tasted a lottt more Aley than Wheaty. Damn good...

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Originally Posted by THRILLHOUSE

Dilly Cafe in Mariemont might have a larger beer list. They advertise that they have over 500 different beer bottle selections and they have a decent size tap selection. Their food is pretty decent as well. http://dillycafe.com/beer.php

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Probably very similar lists. I far prefer the atmosphere at Dutch's. (I'm biased because I can walk there, admittedly).

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Originally Posted by Kahns Krazy

What do you think Guinness is normally?

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Yet, people see a black beer and think "wow, that must be strong". Inciorrectly thinking you can discern ABV by color.

Some of the medium or amber stuff can get you.

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Originally Posted by Emp

I'm in Ireland. I'm in a pub. On offer, "Medium Strength Guinness". WTF?? 4.5% alcohol.

The world is coming to an end.

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We actually get better Guiness in the US. The reason you get a weaker beer in the pub is because in Ireland, the higher the alcohol content, the higher the taxes.

A friend who used to run a bar had this comment: I'd rather sell you 4-6 bud lights at $3 each than one or two high test beers for $5 each.

Note the words "used to run"

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Originally Posted by coasterville95

Yet, people see a black beer and think "wow, that must be strong". Inciorrectly thinking you can discern ABV by color.

Some of the medium or amber stuff can get you.

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Agreed 100%

Case-in-point would be Lagunitas Little Sumpin' Sumpin'

Just a seemingly normal ale, but it clocks in on average at 7.5% ABV. I say on average too because I've had several distributors tell me that sometimes Lagunitas will produce "hot" batches that can be upwards of nearly 9% ABV. A couple of 22oz. Sumpin's will put you right on your ass. It's one of my favorite non-IPA brews.

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Originally Posted by joebba

We actually get better Guiness in the US. The reason you get a weaker beer in the pub is because in Ireland, the higher the alcohol content, the higher the taxes.

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To my knowledge, the draught Guiness served in the United States is still brewed in Dublin Ireland. The Guiness Extra Stout is brewed in Canada and Jamaica (I believe), and Harp is also brewed in Canada. But I can't find anything that tells me Guiness in a keg comes from Canada.

The Guinness on tap here has always had about a 4% ABV. There isn't much buzz in the stuff. I love Guiness, and will drink the stuff somewhat often. But the draught Guiness here is no stronger than what is served in Ireland.

People tell me Guinness in Ireland tastes better, and I beleive this. The beer has to be more fresh than what is sent over to us on a boat. The fact you are actually in Ireland, also has to have a psychological effect and likely plays a part in how much better it tastes in the Mother land.

Happy IPA day.

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Originally Posted by Smails

Just got back from Glacier in Montana and absolutely fell in love with Trout Slayer from Big Sky Brewing. It's labeled as a "Wheat Ale" but it tasted a lottt more Aley than Wheaty. Damn good...

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Moose Drool is still my favorite from Big Sky. Envy note: Glacier is one of my favorite places on earth. What trails did you do?

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Originally Posted by Emp

Moose Drool is still my favorite from Big Sky. Envy note: Glacier is one of my favorite places on earth. What trails did you do?

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Numa ridge lookout from Bowman Lake (West side of the park)

Highline Trail from Logan's Pass

3 day float/paddle on the North fork of the Flathead river.

Not a bad 7 days!