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[WACF]

Been doing some Irish Reds, lately.......This isn't that bad, C+ to B-



A malty Irish Ale with a notable toasty flavor derived from lightly roasted malt.

ABV: 6.5% ABW: 5.4% IBU: 25

Dear God that looks good...

[LoungeMachine]

Speaking of Guinness.....

Had a few Irish Car Bombs the other day.........

whoo, boy.

[FORD]

Speaking of Guinness.....

Had a few Irish Car Bombs the other day.........

whoo, boy.

Seems to be some controversy on the net whether or not it would be advisable to order such a drink in an actual Irish pub. Haven't tried one yet, but it sounds like one Hell of an idea.

Has to be better than a Jaeger Bomb (Jaegermeister & Red Bull) which tasted like carbonated cough syrup.

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posted by balls @ 10:41PM, 1/24/07

A friend of mine went to a pub in Ireland and asked for an Irish Car Bomb -- the bartender told him to fuck off and asked how he would like it if he went to the states and ordered a "9/11".

http://www.drinksmixer.com/drink7774.html

[LoungeMachine]

Note to self: Don't order Irish Car Bomb next time I'm in Belfast.

[sadaist]

This doesn't really belong here but I'm adding it anyways. (Still has BEER in the title) Fucking delicious fresh from a cooler of chipped ice.

[FORD]

IBC still contains high fructose corn poison. Better off going with real sugar sweetened Thomas Kemper



(also, it's made by a brewery, so that almost brings this thread back on topic )

[kwame k]

If you are a purist when it comes to Hefeweizen's this is not the beer for you. It almost is the equivalent to a Hefe Light? Not as heavy/full bodied as a traditional Hefeweizen. Their Pale Ale was disappointing. This one is not too bad.




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[sadaist]

(also, it's made by a brewery, so that almost brings this thread back on topic )

LOL. Sorry. Back on topic, I don't know a whole lot about whats in a beer, rating numbers, etc...I just go by what tastes good. This one is always a treat.



7.1% by volume.

[chefcraig]

This doesn't really belong here but I'm adding it anyways. (Still has BEER in the title) Fucking delicious fresh from a cooler of chipped ice.

IBC is outstanding. It certainly is worth the cost, as our local market sells it for nearly 4 dollars a six pack. And you are absolutely correct, it needs to be served ice-cold.

[FORD]

LOL. Sorry. Back on topic, I don't know a whole lot about whats in a beer, rating numbers, etc...I just go by what tastes good. This one is always a treat.



7.1% by volume.

Haven't tried that one, but it doesn't look all that "blonde" to me. Though at 7.1% it's probably stronger than most blondes.

There are exceptions though.... the best night of beer drinking I ever had was at a political fundraiser in the late 1990's sponsored by the local home brewers association. All the beer I could drink, and it didn't cost me a penny because I was working the event. They had a blonde ale there that was lighter than your typical pisswater domestic, but at around 8%, it was anything BUT weak. Wish I knew how to get in touch with those guys, but my political rolodex from the Young Democrats days is long gone

[kwame k]

Beer Style: Belgian Strong Golden Ale
Hop Variety: Styrian Goldings
Malt Variety: Two-row barley, cara 8, cara 20
OG: 1.080 Alcohol By Volume: 9.0% IBU's: 25
Color: Golden

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Avery makes some decent brews. This is a very heavy but flavorful Belgian-Style Golden Ale. While not what I'd consider a true Golden Ale it is worth trying.

That picture is the last glass full out of the bottle.......hmmmmm good. Overall B+.

[kwame k]

fucking dupe

[FORD]

Happy winter beer season y'all!

For those of you with a Trader Joe's nearby, you might want to pick up some of this stuff....

2009 Vintage Ale
Only at Trader Joe’s!
You might be used to seeing
vintages on wine; perhaps not so much
on beer. And that’s what makes this
beer so special. Trader Joe’s Vintage
Ale was developed, crafted, brewed
and bottled for us in limited quantities
in 2009. Its favor, color, texture and
overall character are different from our
Vintage Ale of 2008, and in 2010 it will
be different once again.
The 2009 Vintage Ale is an
opaque black color and features an
impressive coffee-colored foam. It
boasts cocoa and malt aromas, with
a subtle hint of lemon and ginger. A
sip really brings out the best in this
ale – malty and mildly sweet, with
hints of cocoa, citrus and spices. Chill
and enjoy right away. Unlike many
beers, though, this one will become
more complex and interesting as time
goes by, so save some for next year to
compare with next year’s 2010 vintage.
Our excellent value price of $4.99 for
each 750 ml makes this a vintage to
savor.

This isn't your typical FORD country review, since I haven't cracked open the bottle yet. Just posted here for the benefit of those who might want to pick some up for the holiday, so you gotta get to TJ's before 6:00 PM tomorrow

But by the description and the fact that this is a 9% brew, I doubt I will be disappointed. Trader Joes rarely lets me down.......

[Dan]

Ford,When You Have Had A Beer From New Zealand, Then Let Me Know.

[FORD]

Ford,When You Have Had A Beer From New Zealand, Then Let Me Know.

Steinlager is about the only KIWI beer I've ever seen, and even that was a while back. Didn't even realize at first it was from NZ with a German sounding name like that.

Looks like theres a Renaissance Brewery down there that makes some interesting stuff though.....



Renaissance Brewing Marlborough New Zealand brewers of enlightened ale