Beer Me! Part 2 - Denver Edition (784 hits)
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Submitted by skrapmetal (View user info) at 2008-03-13 19:53:21 EDT
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On Saturday I am leaving the warm sunny tropical splendor of Florida yet again, this time heading for Denver for a weekish. It's business so I won't have a lot of time for seeing of sights, climbing of rocks, or bighorning of sheep. I will, however, have time to stop in a few boozaramas in order to purchase beer to bring back with me. I have a list already, consisting of:
Fat Tire
Now then. I would appreciate any input you hopaholics might care to have. I would like to fill my beercoffin with a number of different area brews to bring back and later sample by the pool at my home. I'm perfectly content to fill it with Fat Tire if necessary, but I know that you know there are better/other brands available that I should try if I haven't already.
Know this: if the brand has a commercial on national TV, I'm not interested in it. Local brews, locally or regionally distributed is what I'm after here. Even brewpubs that don't distribute, as I gotta have dinner someplace. I'll be happy to write reviews and credit the sources, toss out drunken +2s for good recommendations, whatever. I'm gonna buy Fat Tire, as I like it. I'll buy some of, or a selection of, what is suggested, and provide a pic of the brews in a review (via a link). And before you think of it: preemptive 'Naga, naga... nagonna buy Coors'.
Ready? Beer me!
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Submitted by myshit (user info) at 2008-07-30 11:30:25 EDT (#)
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Auto show of hands +2
Submitted by skrapmetal (user info) at 2008-03-26 13:48:19 EDT (#)
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I'm back and all beeered up!
As my selection wasn't really worth a post, I'll list what I brought back (all 85 pounds of it) here:
New Belgium Fat Tire http://www.newbelgium.com/beers_ft.php
New Belgium Sunshine Wheat http://www.newbelgium.com/beers_sw.php
Breckenridge Avalanche Ale http://www.breckbrew.com/beer/avalanche.html
Breckenridge Trademark Pale Ale http://www.breckbrew.com/beer/pale.html
Breckenridge Pandora's Bock http://www.breckbrew.com/beer/pandorasbock.html
Breckenridge Summer Bright http://www.breckbrew.com/beer/summerbright.html
Breckenridge 471 IPA http://www.breckbrew.com/beer/smallbatch.html
There's some of each in the 'fridge and the pool's 93F. Who's in?
Submitted by skrapmetal (user info) at 2008-03-26 13:47:48 EDT (#)
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Submitted by loopdeloo (user info) at 2008-03-20 14:57:20 EDT (#)
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I won't have a lot of time for seeing of sights, climbing of rocks, or bighorning of sheep.
Just as there is no spoon, there are no rocks of climbing size in Florida. It does not matter how much time you have. If you wait, they will never come.
I live in FL, what part are you visiting?
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I know. I live in FL too, you see. I was visiting CO and bringing beer from there back with me.
Submitted by loopdeloo (user info) at 2008-03-20 14:57:20 EDT (#)
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I won't have a lot of time for seeing of sights, climbing of rocks, or bighorning of sheep.
Just as there is no spoon, there are no rocks of climbing size in Florida. It does not matter how much time you have. If you wait, they will never come.
I live in FL, what part are you visiting?
Submitted by skrapmetal (user info) at 2008-03-15 10:32:08 EDT (#)
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D_M_D - Great Divide sells in FL, so I've tried the two IPAs you mention. Both awesome. I'll make a point to get the others you've listed. Thanks.
Submitted by Death_Metal_Dude (user info) at 2008-03-14 22:37:18 EDT (#)
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Avery's Maharaja Imperial IPA is epic, and so is their Mephistopheles Imperial Stout.
Great Divide's best include their Titan IPA, Yeti Imperial Stout, Oak-Aged Yeti Imperial Stout, their Old Ruffian Barleywine, and their Hercules Imperial IPA.
Submitted by skrapmetal (user info) at 2008-03-14 14:27:18 EDT (#)
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Hamms used to come in barrel-shaped steel cans. Classy. My dad always had Schlitz. Someone's brewing it again, after 20 years or so. The advertising says "Only for adults over 55" or something like that.
Submitted by forensicgirl3 (user info) at 2008-03-14 14:14:57 EDT (#)
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My father drinks Hamms. He drinks other (better) beers but usually has some Hamms somewhere in his house.
To this day, I don't understand why.
Submitted by Brdn_Nkd (user info) at 2008-03-14 08:39:03 EDT (#)
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i love beer. don't remember particulars about denver though so no help from me.
I mention i love beer?
Submitted by BeforeEmily (user info) at 2008-03-13 22:59:07 EDT (#)
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Eh, well that's just stupid.
Submitted by skrapmetal (user info) at 2008-03-13 22:52:42 EDT (#)
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BeforeEmily - When I was In the US Navy, a bud of mine paid $25 to have the Budweiser logo tat'd on his arm. Didn't make any sense to me then, still doesn't. I drank Michelob then. Obviously, I was young and foolish.
Submitted by BeforeEmily (user info) at 2008-03-13 22:48:44 EDT (#)
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I think they're all gonna get the logo tattooed on their bodies, wtf. Must be some good beer.
Submitted by skrapmetal (user info) at 2008-03-13 22:47:30 EDT (#)
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Saccy - Carlsburg's everywhere, brewed all over the planet. Thank you for that, British Empire.
BeforeEmily - www.stonebrew.com makes an assortment of fine hop sodas. Had the IPA and Arrogant Bastard Ale. Won't pass up the op to have more types.
Bubba - would that the list were comprehensive. There're more independant brewers in LoDo than that list has for the whole State. That said, Oskar Blues and Dillon Dam are not brands I've tried. I shall hunt them down if at all possible. I am gratified for your enlightening me to them.
Submitted by Bubba2341 (user info) at 2008-03-13 22:45:28 EDT (#)
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Submitted by Sacrilicious (user info) at 2008-03-13 22:34:41 EDT (#)
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Oh and thanks for the congrats, Bubba- it came unexpectedly early and the timing is great- I'll be car shopping soon.
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You're welcome, missy. Take real good care of the Rolls Royce. . . .
Submitted by Sacrilicious (user info) at 2008-03-13 22:34:41 EDT (#)
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Oh and thanks for the congrats, Bubba- it came unexpectedly early and the timing is great- I'll be car shopping soon.
Submitted by Sacrilicious (user info) at 2008-03-13 22:32:13 EDT (#)
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Submitted by skrapmetal (user info) at 2008-03-13 20:56:53 EDT (#)
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http://www.lionbeer.com/
Had their Carlsburg brand in the Seychelles. Okaytastic. None of them are available in the US in their natual state.
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Sri Lankan? Really? I had no idea. Can't get Carlsburg here at all, or just that the import is different? It was all over Ireland.
Submitted by BeforeEmily (user info) at 2008-03-13 22:28:40 EDT (#)
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I mean Stone is in San Diego, I know you're talking about Denver, but since you seem knowledgeable, I just wondered!
Submitted by Bubba2341 (user info) at 2008-03-13 22:24:29 EDT (#)
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Her ya go, Skrappie, check this out:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Colorado_breweries
Submitted by BeforeEmily (user info) at 2008-03-13 22:22:22 EDT (#)
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I love beer but know very little about it. I have a couple of colleagues who talk incessantly about Stone. Know anything about it?
Submitted by skrapmetal (user info) at 2008-03-13 22:17:18 EDT (#)
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A few years ago I spent two weeks in Boulder. There's probably not any local brews I haven't had after that. It was during that stay that I got introduced to Fat Tire, much as Bubba deems it mediocre. One thing I can say about CO - they like to brew beer. Dunno why, as none of the ingredients grow well there, but it's apparently an area of convergence of the primaries: water, barley, yeast, and hops.
Even so: bring it. I wish to be educated.
Submitted by skrapmetal (user info) at 2008-03-13 22:06:57 EDT (#)
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Submitted by Jorge_Burrito (user info) at 2008-03-13 22:04:16 EDT (#)
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See, this is what I'm after! Ideas!
Submitted by Jorge_Burrito (user info) at 2008-03-13 22:04:16 EDT (#)
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If you want something new belgium go with 1554 (a black ale) instead of fat tire. Also I doubt it will be available but I like their winter ale.
For a good wheat I recommend Easy street wheat by Odells Brewing.
90 shilling is my favorite brown next to newcastle..it also is from Odells.
If you like stouts, great divides Yeti imperial stout is very good.
I am not a big fan of heavily hopped beers, although hazed and infused from Boulder Beer is popular.
For brewpubs if you can make it down to Boulder, the Southern Sun or Mountain Sun have some of my favorite brews in the world. If can only stay in Denver, the Breckenridge brewery is good.
Submitted by skrapmetal (user info) at 2008-03-13 20:56:53 EDT (#)
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http://www.lionbeer.com/
Had their Carlsburg brand in the Seychelles. Okaytastic. None of them are available in the US in their natual state.
Submitted by Bubba2341 (user info) at 2008-03-13 20:52:06 EDT (#)
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There is some knd of beer called Lion Beer, made in Sri Lanka. 8.something % alcohol. Very expensive, but it tasted good. Know what I mean?
Submitted by skrapmetal (user info) at 2008-03-13 20:49:43 EDT (#)
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Submitted by Death_Metal_Dude (user info) at 2008-03-13 20:30:30 EDT (#)
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what style(s) of beer do you enjoy generally? I'll fine tune my recommendations if need be
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I like beer. If you like a particular style/brand/model, tell me what it is. If I haven't had it and I can find it, I'll try it. Make your list as long as you like. I am not unwilling to purchase extra luggage.
Submitted by skrapmetal (user info) at 2008-03-13 20:45:42 EDT (#)
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lungfish - I'm not military or connected with it anymore, I'm a Forensic Engineer. There was a really cool 2x semi crash on I-8 near a few weeks ago and I'm investigating it. Beats having a real job.
*stops ignoring Bubba* Bubba - I like all kinds of beer, with all kinds of hop levels. I'm a homebrewer, for fuck's sake. Sam Adams is brewed by Falstaff and it's not even close to really hoppy. I'm not saying that the innumerable models of Sam Adams and Sierra Nevada are bad, I'm saying I've had them. If you can let me know a brand in the Denver area that you recommend and that I've not sampled, I'll make room for it in my beercoffin. If all you've got is stuff I can get at my local store, I won't waste the room on the plane for it, I'll just buy it down the road. I'm not calling you names (OK, "idiot" is a name, so I'll take it back. You aren't an idiot. Happy?). Im saying "contribute please". I've been all over the planet and had literally thousands of brands of beer. I'm looking for new experiences here.
Submitted by Bubba2341 (user info) at 2008-03-13 20:33:21 EDT (#)
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Submitted by skrapmetal (user info) at 2008-03-13 20:26:18 EDT (#)
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lungfish - I was in Gila Bend, and stayed at a hotel right at I-8 and US85, with all the truckers, Army types, and old rich Harley dudes. I did stop in the Space Age Cafe once and also frequently sampled the highly recommended Sofia's tacos.
Bubba2341 - you're telling me that mass-produced, nationally-distributed Sierra Nevada generibeer is better than Fat Tire? You're an idiot. *ignores Bubba from now on because he's clearly either fucking stupid or has no taste buds, or both*
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Fine, Scrap, you obviously don't like hops. Fat Tire is drinkable, but that's about it. I like hoppy beers, like Sam Adams and SN Porter. Fine. Call me names if you wish, but New Belgium is distributed just as far as all of the Sierra Nevada beers. Or didn't you know that???????????
Submitted by lungfish (user info) at 2008-03-13 20:33:06 EDT (#)
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Good then. The Goldwater range is adjacent to Gila Bend, and I kinda had you pegged doing military contract stuff. I mean, why would anyone else go to Gila Bend, except for tacos, which I did not try.
To address this post, I'm pretty much stuck in my ways with beer. Pretty much nothing but Pilsner Urquell for me, which is heaven. I will advise that you never try a Russian stout called Rasputin. I tried it recently and thought it sucked. I think very few beers suck.
And I'm done. Carry on.
Submitted by skrapmetal (user info) at 2008-03-13 20:33:01 EDT (#)
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Submitted by BLITZKREIG_BOB (user info) at 2008-03-13 20:20:46 EDT (#)
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Confess...You're going to a secret ubercon with JGreening.
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I did not know JGreening was in Denver, so no. Besides, any Ubercon that included me and JGreening could not be secret because it'd have it's own gravity and affect the orbit of the Moon.
I'd buy Oathmeal a protein shake if I met him, though.
Submitted by Death_Metal_Dude (user info) at 2008-03-13 20:30:30 EDT (#)
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what style(s) of beer do you enjoy generally? I'll fine tune my recommendations if need be
Submitted by Death_Metal_Dude (user info) at 2008-03-13 20:29:41 EDT (#)
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there are a couple great breweries in the Denver/Boulder area. one is Great Divide, the other is Avery. trust me I know my beer very well
Submitted by Bubba2341 (user info) at 2008-03-13 20:28:20 EDT (#)
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Submitted by Sacrilicious (user info) at 2008-03-13 20:23:57 EDT (#)
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It's St Paddy's weekend and I've never been to Denver. In conclusion, I'll probably be dedicating it all to Guinness.
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Prediction: Sacrilicious will post something within the next two hours, telling us about her promotion. I hope so, because I want to hear the facts. Again. congrats, Saccy. . .
Submitted by skrapmetal (user info) at 2008-03-13 20:26:18 EDT (#)
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lungfish - I was in Gila Bend, and stayed at a hotel right at I-8 and US85, with all the truckers, Army types, and old rich Harley dudes. I did stop in the Space Age Cafe once and also frequently sampled the highly recommended Sofia's tacos.
Bubba2341 - you're telling me that mass-produced, nationally-distributed Sierra Nevada generibeer is better than Fat Tire? You're an idiot. *ignores Bubba from now on because he's clearly either fucking stupid or has no taste buds, or both*
Submitted by Sacrilicious (user info) at 2008-03-13 20:23:57 EDT (#)
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It's St Paddy's weekend and I've never been to Denver. In conclusion, I'll probably be dedicating it all to Guinness.
Submitted by BLITZKREIG_BOB (user info) at 2008-03-13 20:20:46 EDT (#)
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Confess...You're going to a secret ubercon with JGreening.
Submitted by lungfish (user info) at 2008-03-13 20:17:07 EDT (#)
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Good man.
For no good reason, I'm curious if you stayed at the hotel on the Goldwater Range. I stayed there a couple nights last month for work. There was a cute girl at the guard shack. Chicks with guns. Mmmmm. The chicken fried steak from the Space Restaurant is still sitting in my gut.
Submitted by Bubba2341 (user info) at 2008-03-13 20:16:23 EDT (#)
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Submitted by skrapmetal (user info) at 2008-03-13 20:09:18 EDT (#)
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Submitted by Bubba2341 (user info) at 2008-03-13 20:05:09 EDT (#)
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Fat Tire is dog piss.
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OK, so, what's better? Build up, don't tear down.
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Almost everything New Belgium Brewery makes. Abbey Ale, Tripple, 1887, etc.
Everything Sierra Nevada brewery makes: Pale Ale, Stout, Porter.
Any MORE questions?
Submitted by skrapmetal (user info) at 2008-03-13 20:13:31 EDT (#)
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Submitted by MyNameIsTim (user info) at 2008-03-13 20:05:45 EDT (#)
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there's a cool street of bars over by coors field...
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Spent some time in LoDo, but I won't have the kind of time it takes to take that kind of thing seriously this trip. I might park-n-drink once or twice, but I'm old and I do have to be coherent during the day.
Submitted by skrapmetal (user info) at 2008-03-13 20:09:18 EDT (#)
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Submitted by Bubba2341 (user info) at 2008-03-13 20:05:09 EDT (#)
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Fat Tire is dog piss.
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OK, so, what's better? Build up, don't tear down.
Submitted by skrapmetal (user info) at 2008-03-13 20:07:25 EDT (#)
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Submitted by lungfish (user info) at 2008-03-13 20:03:03 EDT (#)
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The question is, did you try Kilt Lifter when you were in Arizona last week?
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...and the answer is, "Though I'd already had it (it's available in FL through ABC Liquors), how could I be in AZ without getting one?" I am a huge ale fan. Meaning, of course, that I'm both huge and I like ale.
Submitted by MyNameIsTim (user info) at 2008-03-13 20:05:45 EDT (#)
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there's a cool street of bars over by coors field. a lot of them have roof decks and shit. Lodo's is a fun one during the world series.
thats all i got.
and there's the Wynkoop brew pub. decent brew pub.
i saw game 3 of the WS at Lodos. went there after game 4 too. whihc i saw in person. from the front row.
Submitted by Bubba2341 (user info) at 2008-03-13 20:05:09 EDT (#)
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Fat Tire is dog piss.
Submitted by lungfish (user info) at 2008-03-13 20:03:03 EDT (#)
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The question is, did you try Kilt Lifter when you were in Arizona last week?