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Postby the wicked child » Sun Dec 03, 2017 4:47 pm

Today had Brouwerij Alvinne Wild West Grape Edition. Tasted like a sour, dry, and fruity white wine/beer hybrid. I dug it.

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Postby Jim » Sun Dec 03, 2017 5:28 pm

The best craft bottle/growler shop in town now is now allowed to serve/sell pints. So it's basically a bar too.
#freedomcountry
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Yes? Is this a thing you've seen?

Um, all bottles hops and growler places?

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Postby shafnutz05 » Sun Dec 03, 2017 7:43 pm

I drink everything out of a pint glass #beerheathen

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Postby iamjs » Wed Dec 06, 2017 3:02 pm

The Rathskeller in State College is closing in the next few weeks.
http://wjactv.com/news/local/historic-r ... -spats-caf
Both restaurants have played a prominent role in the State College community for decades. The Rathskeller is the longest continually operating bar in Pennsylvania, and is filled with memories that have covered many lifetimes.
Is this right? I would have thought something closer to Philly could claim this title.

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Postby count2infinity » Wed Dec 06, 2017 3:05 pm

The Rathskeller in State College is closing in the next few weeks.
http://wjactv.com/news/local/historic-r ... -spats-caf
Both restaurants have played a prominent role in the State College community for decades. The Rathskeller is the longest continually operating bar in Pennsylvania, and is filled with memories that have covered many lifetimes.
Is this right? I would have thought something closer to Philly could claim this title.
It opened the day prohibition was repealed, so I'd imagine it'd be difficult to claim to be the longest continually legally operating bar.

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Postby the wicked child » Wed Dec 06, 2017 3:25 pm

Recent beers:

Petrus Aged Pale Ale. Nice, solid sour. Had a bit of an apple cider vinegar thing going on. Hid the alcohol well in taste, but I knew it was there after I drank it. Have 3 others by them to try soon.

Bell's Winter White Ale. As you know, I am not much of a Bell's fan. This did little to move the needle. I did have hopes that it would be more interesting based on how cloudy it poured, but it was just "fine".

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Postby the wicked child » Wed Dec 06, 2017 11:20 pm

Tonight was Rivertowne's Ocelot of Honey. I wasn't expecting much, so it wasn't that bad. I was worried seeing honey in the name that it might be obnoxiously sweet, but it really wasn't sweet at all... seemed pretty balanced. Not sure I'd drink it again, but I enjoyed it more than the Bells from last night (in that it was at least somewhat interesting).

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Postby the wicked child » Thu Dec 07, 2017 10:58 pm

Fantome Dark White.

It's not quite as good as their Saison, which is just stupid good, easily the best I've had of the style... but it's still pretty damn good.

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Postby columbia » Fri Dec 08, 2017 7:02 pm

I got a juicy IPA from Hi-Wire in Asheville. This style interests me. What others should o seek out?

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Postby MWB » Fri Dec 08, 2017 10:01 pm

Have you had Enjoy By? Not sure if that qualifies, but it’s pretty juicy.

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Postby the wicked child » Fri Dec 08, 2017 10:32 pm

Gouden Carolus Noel. Belgian xmas ale. It's good. Hard to mess that up.

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Postby count2infinity » Sat Dec 09, 2017 8:22 am

For anyone that stops through state college, Happy Valley Brewing has really started to figure things out. I was one of their harshest critics when they started out, but over the past 3-4 years the beer has really evolved into some great stuff.

Had a belgian golden ale last night made with lemon drop hops and pineapple. The smell certainly gave citrus and pineapple, so I was worried it was going to be really sweet. It wasn't. Nice and crisp and dry.

Also had their yearly imperial oatmeal stout that has molases, fig, cocoa nibs, and cinnamon. Really good beer for the winter, and at 10% abv, it'll keep you warm. Certainly a great deal for only $6 a pour.

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Postby shafnutz05 » Sat Dec 09, 2017 9:38 am

Have you had Enjoy By? Not sure if that qualifies, but it’s pretty juicy.
One of my favorites.

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Postby the wicked child » Sat Dec 09, 2017 10:42 pm

Traquair Jacobite Ale. Scotch ale. It's good, a bit different due to the coriander and barrel... not as good as Old Chub, however.

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Postby eddy » Sun Dec 10, 2017 11:55 am

Had a year old hop juju at a tailgate yesterday and to my surprise it was still delicious.

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Postby columbia » Tue Dec 12, 2017 5:11 pm

^^^ watching him beer bong it is pretty special

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Postby the wicked child » Tue Dec 12, 2017 6:04 pm

I can't fathom paying that much for a beer.

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Postby Kraftster » Tue Dec 12, 2017 8:18 pm

I got a juicy IPA from Hi-Wire in Asheville. This style interests me. What others should o seek out?
The really hazy and juicy stuff (new england IPA style) basically comes from the source only,if packaged, or potentially on draft relatively near the source. Definitely have to hit up the NEIPA style to really experience the juice!

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Postby Kraftster » Tue Dec 12, 2017 8:20 pm

My amazing wife managed to grab tickets to Cantillon's Quintessence festival this year. It's an every other year thing, and occasionally they invite a guest brewery. This year's festival they have invited Hill Farmstead. Might wind up being the coolest beer event of my lifetime! Brussels in May--can't wait!

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Postby shafnutz05 » Tue Dec 12, 2017 8:20 pm

^^^ watching him beer bong it is pretty special
He seems like a fun guy to hang out with :lol:

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Postby columbia » Tue Dec 12, 2017 8:21 pm

I got a juicy IPA from Hi-Wire in Asheville. This style interests me. What others should o seek out?
The really hazy and juicy stuff (new england IPA style) basically comes from the source only,if packaged, or potentially on draft relatively near the source. Definitely have to hit up the NEIPA style to really experience the juice!
The NE stuff just doesn’t show up here. :(

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Postby Kraftster » Tue Dec 12, 2017 8:32 pm

Yeah, I remember when scoping out the SC beer scene for my Disney trip in October I noticed a surprising lack of NEIPA presence.

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Postby Jim » Wed Dec 13, 2017 7:56 am

It must be nice to not have a place waste tap space on IPAs...

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Postby robbiestoupe » Wed Dec 13, 2017 10:55 am

It must be nice to not have a place waste tap space on IPAs...
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