great beers

[Guiness]

That's right....don't ever throw it away. Transfer it to another carboy or cask and let it work it's magic.

One of best beers I've ever had was a dopplebock gone bad.

cam you save it at that point?

i thought the sugers were destroyed and the yeast was all dead by then

will the bacteria die off and restore some flavor?

i'll pass on the lambic, no thanks

The yeast should be there, and dormant, but you're right, they probably won't do anything else at this point. Allowing the beer to mellow and let the taste of the grains and hops come through is what you're going to do if you hold on to it. The only batch I ever had to pour out was one that had a sulfur taste, and it just wasn't going to get any better. Tasted like a burnt match.

Unless you need the bottles or space, I'd say just see what happens. Open another one in a month and see!

[red]

That's right....don't ever throw it away. Transfer it to another carboy or cask and let it work it's magic.

One of best beers I've ever had was a dopplebock gone bad.

cam you save it at that point?

i thought the sugers were destroyed and the yeast was all dead by then

will the bacteria die off and restore some flavor?

i'll pass on the lambic, no thanks

The yeast should be there, and dormant, but you're right, they probably won't do anything else at this point. Allowing the beer to mellow and let the taste of the grains and hops come through is what you're going to do if you hold on to it. The only batch I ever had to pour out was one that had a sulfur taste, and it just wasn't going to get any better. Tasted like a burnt match.

Unless you need the bottles or space, I'd say just see what happens. Open another one in a month and see!

that sulfer taste was what i had i think, it was like bile

i already poured out both bad batches

[Freak Out]

That's right....don't ever throw it away. Transfer it to another carboy or cask and let it work it's magic.

One of best beers I've ever had was a dopplebock gone bad.

cam you save it at that point?

i thought the sugers were destroyed and the yeast was all dead by then

will the bacteria die off and restore some flavor?

i'll pass on the lambic, no thanks

The yeast should be there, and dormant, but you're right, they probably won't do anything else at this point. Allowing the beer to mellow and let the taste of the grains and hops come through is what you're going to do if you hold on to it. The only batch I ever had to pour out was one that had a sulfur taste, and it just wasn't going to get any better. Tasted like a burnt match.

Unless you need the bottles or space, I'd say just see what happens. Open another one in a month and see!

that sulfer taste was what i had i think, it was like bile

i already poured out both bad batches

Sour is good.....rotten eggs is bad.

[Guiness]

that sulfer taste was what i had i think, it was like bile

i already poured out both bad batches

Sour is good.....rotten eggs is bad.

Yup, if that's what it was, it had to go.

[digitaldean]

Did some beer shopping last weekend. Found a deal on some clearanced Berghoff Oktoberfest. Not too shabby.

Doesn't quite match up with Hacker-Pschorr's, but quite tasty nonetheless!

[Freak Out]

Man alive......Lust is on tap again at MSB.

http://midnightsunbrewing.com/beer_7DSlust.php

Just amazing stuff.

This is the sour I was talking about here Red..

http://midnightsunbrewing.com/sales/SS_goodMojo.pdf

That started as a doppelbock.

The Mojo is so good.

[red]

Man alive......Lust is on tap again at MSB.

http://midnightsunbrewing.com/beer_7DSlust.php

Just amazing stuff.

This is the sour I was talking about here Red..

http://midnightsunbrewing.com/sales/SS_goodMojo.pdf

That started as a doppelbock.

The Mojo is so good.

wow, i've never heard of that. sounds very interesting

[Guiness]

Young's Double Chocolate Stout

Just saying.

[SnakeLH2006]

Gray's Oatmeal Stout

Score: 89 "Dark brown-black hue. Cocoa aromas follow through with bitter chocolate flavors and a medium-bodied palate with a smooth mouthfeel and a fruity, caramel finish. A very stylish and smooth oatmeal stout." Tasted 12/2002 (All About Beer, May 2004)



Yummy. Snake prefers the dark beers over red beers anyday. I'm a huge Guinness beer fan, but the chocolate, smoky hint of flavor is great with this beer.

Big, Black, Bold. Mobb would be proud.

[Guiness]

Was by the liquor store and saw some of that Gray's. Going to pick some up next time.

Been enjoying a lot of Porter's and Stout's lately. Had some Fulller's London Porter, and it was very nice. The 'burnt' flavour was really strong though.

[Freak Out]

I was told that Cafe Amsterdam up here is supposed to get some Westvletern for Christmas. I'll make a reconnaissance run tonight and try and get a confirmation.

[SnakeLH2006]

Guinness...you check out that Gray's yet? Seriously, I don't barhop as much as I used to, but for an excellent tasting dark beer (Snake loves all dark beers)..this beats Guinness....and I love that beer.

Anytime out, I always ask if they have bottles of Gray's...A bit pricey, but just excellent tasting dark beer. Check it out, bro and holla back. Once you go big, bold, and black, you can't go back, homey.

[red]

I was told that Cafe Amsterdam up here is supposed to get some Westvletern for Christmas. I'll make a reconnaissance run tonight and try and get a confirmation.

that would be awesome

[Guiness]

Had something specific in mind when I saw the Gray's, but asked at the checkout, and they're carrying it now, so it's on the list for next time. Thanks for the tip Snake

I lean towards dark ales myself. The Young's double chocolate I mentioned earlier in this thread, Guinness (shocker), Beamish is another one I like, but haven't been able to find it in at least a couple of years; Fuller's London Porter is nice. Hockley Valley Stout and 10W30 (Canadian craft breweries) are excellent as well, not so sure if you would be able to find them.

Last beer I made started with a Cooper's Dark Ale kit as the base. I bottled it last night, and a taste test showed that it had that burnt/roasted characteristic that Porters and Stouts exhibit. I was pretty happy about that!

Put in another batch, a malty, lightly hopped cider (!). Anxious for that one.

[digitaldean]

Gray's Oatmeal Stout

Score: 89 "Dark brown-black hue. Cocoa aromas follow through with bitter chocolate flavors and a medium-bodied palate with a smooth mouthfeel and a fruity, caramel finish. A very stylish and smooth oatmeal stout." Tasted 12/2002 (All About Beer, May 2004)



Yummy. Snake prefers the dark beers over red beers anyday. I'm a huge Guinness beer fan, but the chocolate, smoky hint of flavor is great with this beer.

Big, Black, Bold. Mobb would be proud.

Snake, I like the darker stouts like this. There was one I tried a long time ago, but couldn't find recently, at least in my area.. it's Mackeson Triple XXX Stout. It's a milk stout. If you like Sam Smith Oatmeal stout, give this one a try.

http://beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/9/19

Having a devil of a time finding it in the NE Wis. area. Even Flanagan's, which has tons of microbrews hasn't stocked it.