Ok...Enough is enough. Ready to upgrade to a better beer. Done with the macro-swill...

[Westerly Wood]

Another Grand Rapids IPA. Really good. I think I like it better than their All Day IPA. Founders makes some great beer.

 

[HeyMikey]

We are definitely in the golden age of US beer production. Having all of these outstanding local microbreweries is phenomenal. To be able to get high quality, distinct and fresh brews almost everywhere is a real treat.

 

[fronobulax]

We are definitely in the golden age of US beer production. Having all of these outstanding local microbreweries is phenomenal. To be able to get high quality, distinct and fresh brews almost everywhere is a real treat.

Is it time for someone to tell @Westerly Wood about growlers?

 

[jp]

I'm a bit spoiled here in Portland, OR with a load of amazing breweries and a thriving beer culture. This place -- Breakside Brewery -- is 5 minutes from me, and it has consistently won international awards for its American-style IPA. It's worth checking out -- sooo good!

 

[dreadnut]

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[Bill Ashton]

I have not seen this since...maybe colleges days? 45-50 years ago? They are still making it?

Wife and seem to have "graduated" to Porters or other dark beers; she can drink an IPA, I can't...to me
tastes like someone just wee'd in my glass! There is a Berkshire Brewing Company whose products we
can get intermittently, and they have a couple good Porters. All things being equal, easier to buy Yuengling
"Black and Tan" as the default. (We can get it here regularly now, Steve!) (See what I did there? )

 

[RaveOnEd]

I have not seen this since...maybe colleges days? 45-50 years ago? They are still making it?

Wife and seem to have "graduated" to Porters or other dark beers; she can drink an IPA, I can't...to me
tastes like someone just wee'd in my glass! There is a Berkshire Brewing Company whose products we
can get intermittently, and they have a couple good Porters. All things being equal, easier to buy Yuengling
"Black and Tan" as the default. (We can get it here regularly now, Steve!) (See what I did there? )

I've always loved a good Porter, and being a darker beer, you expect it to be harsh and bitter, but is very smooth!

While talking on the phone to my mom the other night, she's gotten hooked on Yuengling Black and Tan, and she's 83! But she loves that, Yuengling Lager or Guinness Blonde.

 

[HeyMikey]

Guinness stout has to be my all time favorite. While others have come and gone this one is a constant. I’ve always enjoyed it, especially in the winter months room temp. I call it my beer milk shake.

 

[fronobulax]

I have not seen this since...maybe colleges days? 45-50 years ago? They are still making it?

Wife and seem to have "graduated" to Porters or other dark beers; she can drink an IPA, I can't...to me
tastes like someone just wee'd in my glass! There is a Berkshire Brewing Company whose products we
can get intermittently, and they have a couple good Porters. All things being equal, easier to buy Yuengling
"Black and Tan" as the default. (We can get it here regularly now, Steve!) (See what I did there? )

Should you get to Connecticut, Port City Brewing (Alexandria, VA) distributes there and Port City Porter is our benchmark porter.

Mrs. Fro. does not expect dark beers to be harsh and bitter. The ones that are just go on her "Thanks, not interested" list.

 

[RaveOnEd]

Guinness stout has to be my all time favorite. While others have come and gone this one is a constant. I’ve always enjoyed it, especially in the winter months room temp. I call it my beer milk shake.

Guinness Stout, to me, has become my way to test a bartender. There are some who just pour it out of the tap and pop it on the bar for you, others actually know how to do it. Two Irish pubs near me (one is owned by a son of one of the members of The Dubliners) and they both have never missed in how to serve it. And when poured properly, the head is as smooth as the best milk shake.

 

[HeyMikey]

Absolutely RaveOnEd. I really appreciate when they know how to pour a Guinness…. and don’t serve it ice cold. Unfortunately, most do not. In my youth I frequented an Irish pub near me (Liams in Framingham MA) now long gone, and they knew how to do it right.

 

[jp]

Anyone fans of Boddingtons? I haven't had a pint for a long time, and I haven't seen it around. I know they were acquired and reacquired, and then the original brewery shut down almost ten years ago. Just seeing the can makes me wanna go find some -- and it's only 9 a.m. here in the PNW. Lol!

 

[Prince of Darkness]

Anyone fans of Boddingtons? I haven't had a pint for a long time, and I haven't seen it around. I know they were acquired and reacquired, and then the original brewery shut down almost ten years ago. Just seeing the can makes me wanna go find some -- and it's only 9 a.m. here in the PNW. Lol!

They had some great adverts in the UK!

 

[RaveOnEd]

Anyone fans of Boddingtons? I haven't had a pint for a long time, and I haven't seen it around. I know they were acquired and reacquired, and then the original brewery shut down almost ten years ago. Just seeing the can makes me wanna go find some -- and it's only 9 a.m. here in the PNW. Lol!

Big fan here! Creamiest ale I've ever had! When I started playing Rockabilly gigs about 20 years ago, the one pub we played had this in cans that had some kind of aerator in it, to keep the texture!

I forget the last time I've seen it around, but it was on tap somewhere. Just checking quickly, but cans are available! I'll have to check my local beer distributors, as both would tend to stock it!

Also, I have to put a vote in for Newcastle Brown Ale. Another favorite of mine!

 

[Prince of Darkness]

Big fan here! Creamiest ale I've ever had! When I started playing Rockabilly gigs about 20 years ago, the one pub we played had this in cans that had some kind of aerator in it, to keep the texture!

I forget the last time I've seen it around, but it was on tap somewhere. Just checking quickly, but cans are available! I'll have to check my local beer distributors, as both would tend to stock it!

Also, I have to put a vote in for Newcastle Brown Ale. Another favorite of mine!

Boddingtons is one of quite a few British ales which have a "widget" in the can. When the can is opened, the widget releases nitrogen, or a nitrogen / carbon dioxide mix, into the beer. This mimics the keg versions of the beers. Guinness were the first brewery to introduce nitrogen conditioning.

 

[jp]

They had some great adverts in the UK!

Those are awesome! I've never seen those before.

Boddingtons is one of quite a few British ales which have a "widget" in the can. When the can is opened, the widget releases nitrogen, or a nitrogen / carbon dioxide mix, into the beer. This mimics the keg versions of the beers. Guinness were the first brewery to introduce nitrogen conditioning.

I remember well that when that after pouring, you could shake the can and hear the widget knocking around inside like a marble.

Ok -- close to dinnertime. I might try to hunt down some Boddington's afterwards.

 

[RaveOnEd]

Boddingtons is one of quite a few British ales which have a "widget" in the can. When the can is opened, the widget releases nitrogen, or a nitrogen / carbon dioxide mix, into the beer. This mimics the keg versions of the beers. Guinness were the first brewery to introduce nitrogen conditioning.

I love the technology they used! When I first heard it knocking around inside the can, I had the bartender cut open the can after I finished it to see the little ball/widget device. Quite impressive to see, as well as think of the people who thought of doing that!