[DaveW]

Just having my morning coffee, but tonight I'll be nervous as hell and drinking Waldhaus

http://www.cultbeerstore.co.nz/collections/tastings/products/waldhaus-tasting

Should be good fun presenting the beers, but nervous as the people who go to these nights are the who's who of the NZ beer scene (writers, critics, high end bar and restaurant owners), hopefully I'll get some more clients on board!

 

[dhmike]

Sierra Nevada summerfest .

 

[SkaredShtles]

Great Divide Rumble IPA.

 

[gonefirefightin]

7 fathoms rum...............str8

 

[heavy metal]

almost gone, best save some. back to stella

 

[gonefirefightin]

almost gone, best save some. back to stella

the spice is my fav of the lot

 

[Secret Squirrel]

Just having my morning coffee, but tonight I'll be nervous as hell and drinking Waldhaus

http://www.cultbeerstore.co.nz/collections/tastings/products/waldhaus-tasting

Should be good fun presenting the beers, but nervous as the people who go to these nights are the who's who of the NZ beer scene (writers, critics, high end bar and restaurant owners), hopefully I'll get some more clients on board!

How'd it go?

 

[DaveW]

How'd it go?

Good, pretty good turnout considering Richard Emerson the head brewer from Emersons Brewery was at another bar just around the corner also doing a tasting and a presentation of a new beer.

The guests all liked the beers we served in this order
Radler
Spezial Gold (Helles)
Ohne filter (Keller/landbier)
Ohne Filter Extra Herb (unfiltered extra noble hopped Pilsner)
Diplom Pilsner
Wiesse
Wiesse Dunkel
Jubilaums Dunkel.

 

[KavuRider]

Lumberyard Hefeweizen
Green Flashing Brewing Co. Barleywine.

First one was very good, just about to try the second one.

 

[dante]

Grower of cask-conditioned EPA from the local brew-pub on the grounds of the state capitol building.

 

[SkaredShtles]

Matua Sauv Blanc.

 

[CurbJumper]

They Get The Job Done

 

[stevew]

Grower of cask-conditioned EPA from the local brew-pub on the grounds of the state capitol building.

the unabomber is protesting drunk again?

 

[dante]

the unabomber is protesting drunk again?

Nope. At least, not at that point in the evening....

(ok, that was a growler of Scotch Ale from a few weeks prior. The EPA was slightly lighter in color...)

 

[dante]

And right now I'm drinking: Summit Extra Pale Ale. Have been on a kick to find slightly cheaper beers that are still yummy after a post on beeradvocate about what were the best beers under $20/case. First up was Point Cascade Pale Ale in cans ($9.99/12-pack) which was pretty good, and now this which was $11/12-pack for long necks. Not bad, a little lacking in hops, but overall a decent beer. If anything it's a good excuse to get me out of the rut of Moon Man, followed by Moon Man, followed by Moon Man....

 

[Secret Squirrel]

Picked up 2 at the store today.

Southern Tier Oaked Unearthly IIPA
Deschutes Black Butte XXIII

Hopefully they're good.

 

[SkaredShtles]

Titan IPA. No, really.

 

[I Are Baboon]

Water to wash down my sushi.

 

[Secret Squirrel]

Picked up 2 at the store today.

Southern Tier Oaked Unearthly IIPA
Deschutes Black Butte XXIII

Hopefully they're good.

Pretty good choices. Had the XXIII first and it was interesting. Hints of orange zest in a porter is something new to me. But it worked and the overall taste was enjoyable.

The Unearthly was smooth for a 9.9% IIPA. Not quite as smooth as some I've had but it was a tasty beverage that I would pick up again.

 

[dhmike]

Negra modelo .

 

[HAB]

Pretty good choices. Had the XXIII first and it was interesting. Hints of orange zest in a porter is something new to me. But it worked and the overall taste was enjoyable.

The Unearthly was smooth for a 9.9% IIPA. Not quite as smooth as some I've had but it was a tasty beverage that I would pick up again.

Ooooh, the XXIII is out? Will have to look for it when I'm back in the States in ~3 weeks. IIRC they never bottled the XXII so I never got any of that but the XX and XXI were both awesome.

 

[Secret Squirrel]

Ooooh, the XXIII is out? Will have to look for it when I'm back in the States in ~3 weeks. IIRC they never bottled the XXII so I never got any of that but the XX and XXI were both awesome.

Yah. It definitely retains the porter taste, but has some interesting flavor combinations going on.

 

[HAB]

Yah. It definitely retains the porter taste, but has some interesting flavor combinations going on.

Nice. That seems to be what they typically go for with them, just different variations on the theme. Good stuff.


Kinda excited to get back to drinking American craft beer. Oz has some good stuff for sure, but nothing like the selection we have in the US. We're spoiled, and it's awesome.

 

[DaveW]

Nice. That seems to be what they typically go for with them, just different variations on the theme. Good stuff.


Kinda excited to get back to drinking American craft beer. Oz has some good stuff for sure, but nothing like the selection we have in the US. We're spoiled, and it's awesome.

Hell it sounds like half the stuff you had was from NZ anyway!

 

[DaveW]

Right now I'm having a Fullers "Past Masters XX strong Ale"
Nice old school English real ale.

 

[HAB]

Hell it sound like half the stuff you had was from NZ anyway!

Pretty nearly. Can't find that stuff in the states though so it still counts as far as being novel.


I've got 3 more weeks over here, so it's not like I'm done just yet. But missing some favorites from home for sure- see: Ale Smith Speedway, among others.

 

[dhmike]

Samuel Adams summer ale .

 

[Pesqueeb]

Worth every penny.

 

[CrabJoe StretchPants]

Dale's Pale Ale while playing Donkey Kong Country on SNES.

 

[Da Peach]

A Manhattan.

I'm just like Don Draper!

 

[Pesqueeb]

Old Fashioned. I got a bottle of Jameson and a bowl full of popcorn to kill tonight.

 

[DaveW]

A homebrew while I sterilise bottles for the next batch.

Then later tonight I have another Fullers past masters, and a rigger of Three boys Oyster stout...... Hmm I really must talk Dom into putting this on the handpull again, its my fave, the oyster stout is made for this style of delivery!

 

[dhmike]

Sam. Adams Boston lager .

 

[CrabJoe StretchPants]

Pbr

45

 

[metalhead119042]

Abita variety pack. Turbodog is great, Amber ale was also great, and Purple Haze...pretty freakin awesome. Definitely one of my favorites now.

 

[Secret Squirrel]

Nice. That seems to be what they typically go for with them, just different variations on the theme. Good stuff.


Kinda excited to get back to drinking American craft beer. Oz has some good stuff for sure, but nothing like the selection we have in the US. We're spoiled, and it's awesome.

I just ran across North Coast's Twentieth Anniversary Ale. Looking at it makes me drool. Have not picked one up yet. Maybe today is the day!!

 

[Secret Squirrel]

I just ran across North Coast's Twentieth Anniversary Ale. Looking at it makes me drool. Have not picked one up yet. Maybe today is the day!!

Did not spring for this....

But am drinking a Scuttlebutt Hoptopia Imperial IPA currently. It is definitely more muted in nose and bite than a lot of the IIPA offerings from around here (PNW) but I like how it is balanced. Pretty good lingering hop taste too...which I like.

 

[SkaredShtles]

Left Hand Brewing Warrior IPA.

It *is* IPA Day, after all...

 

[Pesqueeb]

O.
M.
F.
G.

 

[SkaredShtles]

Deschutes Hophenge