Beer reviews and recommendations

[Mister Moose]

https://www.beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/30542/247518/

lots of grapefruit, very ruby like...

This is one I missed out on, I hope they drop it again as Foley is one of my favorite brewery's.

just bought this a week or so ago at the brewery...call ahead for curbside pickup...

Why not just drink ruby red grapefruit juice? I reccomend adding vodka to it, with a sprig of mint. Even better, make a vodka martini with a splash of ruby red grapefruit juice and the sprig of mint. Four parts vodka-one part juice.

Because while we describe snow as "powdery", "corn", or "cream cheese" we don't actually ski on Johnsons Baby Powder, or Bird's Eye corn.

[jimmywilson69]

Good point Mr. Moose. Although sometimes I do want those flavors not in a beer and I do make myself a mixed drink!

[XtremeJibber2001]

A classic from The Greg Koch. Bottled 2017.

[SnoBrdr]

A classic from The Greg Koch. Bottled 2017.

Does stout not have a shelf life?

[Mister Moose]

A classic from The Greg Koch. Bottled 2017.

Does stout not have a shelf life?

It's not very short. I kept some Avery Czar RIS for 2-3 years. Kept very well. I have some barrel aged triple Bag in the fridge, might be 4 years old. And a barrel aged Framinghammer. (Jack's Abby) I was hoping to pop them this spring slopeside, but they might have to age a little longer.

[XtremeJibber2001]

A classic from The Greg Koch. Bottled 2017.

Does stout not have a shelf life?

Everyone has their own opinion. Most Imperial Stouts I have no issue cellaring for a year or so. If they’re barrel aged And high ABV (like this one - 13%). I age minimum of 1 year and up to 3 years. This one was bottled June of 2017 so just shy of 3 years.

3 years is usually my max, but I have others that I continue to age;

- Dogfish Higher Math (17% ABV) - Aged 5 years so far. Had one after aging one year. Cherries were still too overwhelming. Will probably open this one come cooler temps this fall.

- Dogfish 120 Minute (17% ABV) - I have a flight for tasting purposes. Right now I have 2016, 2017, 2018, and 2019. Once I get this years 120 I’ll open them for a tasting with others.

- Stone W00T 2018 (13% ABV) - I’ll probably save this until cooler weather in the fall / winter. I try to enjoy them with others so we’ll see what the holidays bring.

[madhatter]

foley stout good, foley beer good, ( napster BAD!!!) hahaha



cuz beer is good, beer is good ; and stuff...

[f.a.s.t.]

A classic from The Greg Koch. Bottled 2017.

Does stout not have a shelf life?

Everyone has their own opinion. Most Imperial Stouts I have no issue cellaring for a year or so. If they’re barrel aged And high ABV (like this one - 13%). I age minimum of 1 year and up to 3 years. This one was bottled June of 2017 so just shy of 3 years.

3 years is usually my max, but I have others that I continue to age;

- Dogfish Higher Math (17% ABV) - Aged 5 years so far. Had one after aging one year. Cherries were still too overwhelming. Will probably open this one come cooler temps this fall.

- Dogfish 120 Minute (17% ABV) - I have a flight for tasting purposes. Right now I have 2016, 2017, 2018, and 2019. Once I get this years 120 I’ll open them for a tasting with others.

- Stone W00T 2018 (13% ABV) - I’ll probably save this until cooler weather in the fall / winter. I try to enjoy them with others so we’ll see what the holidays bring.

Age wine...……………...drink beer now.

[daytripper]

Refrigerated beer can easily last 3+ years, temperature swings and uv exposure are beer killers, not an issue in the fridge.

[mogwai]

Refrigerated beer can easily last 3+ years, temperature swings and uv exposure are beer killers, not an issue in the fridge.

Sorry but I completely disagree with you. Well maybe commercially produced beers can but craft beers your lucky to get 3-4 months out of them. The hops break down quickly and will be very off.

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[hillbangin]

Refrigerated beer can easily last 3+ years, temperature swings and uv exposure are beer killers, not an issue in the fridge.

Sorry but I completely disagree with you. Well maybe commercially produced beers can but craft beers your lucky to get 3-4 months out of them. The hops break down quickly and will be very off.

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You can taste the difference after 2 weeks if you drink too much. .........

[daytripper]

I've had beer I made myself taste just as good after 2 years in the fridge.

[Captain Hafski]

Well along those lines. Deal of the century.

Took road trip to Harpoon brewery last week. Goal was to get some hand sanitizer from Silo distillery [shot - score, thanx to that place] and placed an on-line order 4 some beer at Harpoon.

Got 8 New England IPA [7+% I believe] for $25+ for takeout. Woulda brought it to my car if I texted them.
One of my new semi-fave beers.

When ordering, there was a DIPA I wanted, but were out of it. But when I went in, tasted a Crazy Hazy or something like that, that was real good.

So far, a decent road trip. Scored sanitizer, some good beer, and a taste. Not to mention getting outathehouse with my wife and mother in law on a nice drive.

Yesterday, got an email from Harpoon Brewery I won the $25 "raffle" for last Monday. Didnt even know I.was in it.

SHOT SCORE AGAIN !

Guess I am going back to Windsor nexr week.

[DES]

Dude, Sweet!

[Captain Hafski]

DES. Miss ya in the lot.

CYA when we can!