Weekend beer line up

Well, I made it. Did not get to try a lot of different beers at El Bait Shop due to the fact that the first couple only came in bombers and I was driving. I did try the Anna by Hill Farmstead and was a little disappointed. Not sure if it was the mood I was in, the fact that it was terrible cold outside or that I am just not a huge saison fan. Don't get me wrong, it was good. Just did not leave me begging for more. I met a guy from Virginia there that was the most knowledgeable beer guy I have ever met. I shared my Anna with him since my wife did not like it and we began quite a conversation on beers. It was a lot of fun. Next up was a beer that he said I had to try and I really like it. Allagash Triple Reserve from Portland Maine. It was a homerun for sure. I guess the best part now is that I still have a lot of great recommendations to try when I go back.

 

On Saturday I went to a newer brewery in Des Moines that does a great job with their beer. Confluence Brewery. Their milk stout is on par with Left Hands Nitro Milk Stout. Great stuff. They also had Stone's Enjoy By 2-14-14 on tap and it is a great IPA. 9.6% I believe. A friend had recently given me a bomber of it also so I look forward to that.

Also, the guy I met from Virginia says he will bring me a case of Dogfish Head 120. He has a connection and is working in Des Moines for an extended time but is making a trip home this week. I hope he comes through for me! He has cases and cases of it that he has aged. Some of it for nearly 10 years.

 

Oh man that 120 should be something for ya....ive been trying to get my hands on that for quite a while....stone has some solid beers...I wasnt sure on them until I got a few in a care package....looks like you had a good trip overall....keep us posted on the 120...hopefully it works out for you...aged like that im sure its gonna be phenomenal

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I think what he is getting me is a new case, but I definitely wont complain. About $300 sound right???? Maybe he will slip in an aged bottle for fun!

 

I love me some allagash!!!! Great beers! My grandparents live in Portland, Maine. Not sure why I've never visited the brewery. Sounds like your trip to el bait shop was a success! Congrats on the case of 120!

 

300 is about right....closest available to me is 165 miles away and its 12.99 a bottle so your in the park (have seen it 9.99 per but not near me) AND you dont have to travel....take it and run....lucky lucky

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I can see why, its great beer for sure. You are lucky to be able to go there.

 

We will see, I hope to hear from him. I have already texted back and forth with him some, so I can always stalk him if need be.

 

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I really liked it, I think I started off with it a little too cold, but as it warmed up the flavors really came out nicely. Drank it a little too quickly haha.


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Hmmm trying to think back to it. I think I definitely remember some citrus fruits, especially pineapple from it. Definitely crisp and refreshing.


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Wow, first sip was awesome, this beer is going to be great, aged for 3 years. DF this one was from you, right? I'm really getting some nice vanilla flavors, but not heavy at all.




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Edit: I seriously love this beer haha, I'll need to pick up a few fresh ones and taste the difference in aging.

 

Have you had the matilda or sofie?..... really great brewery.....I have a 2011 im itching to crack but holding out

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Yea, I was a big fan of Sofie. I think I need to give the Matilda another try.


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Glad you liked it.

 

^^^^great beers mentioned above! Pepe was definitely different but good. I got a lot of vanilla out of the bottle I drank as well along with some subtle smoke. Matilda and sofie are both solid as well.

Have any of you tried the "Lolita" which I believe is in this same series of beers from goose island? It's labeled as a wild ale/sour. Been trying to find some for my wife since she's a sour freak but to no avail

 

Grats on that 120 fletch. 300$ for a case is a good price for you. He must be giving you a case from 7/13. They haven't made anymore since the. And probably won't see any until mid summer from what I've heard. If so your in for a treat cause that was a tasty batch.

 

They have lolita locally...I like it for sure but with all of them in a row im grabbing sofie or matilda first....

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Zdeer, you try that 2010 world wide stout yet?

 

I'm turning into an omnipollo fan boy.....here's a Belgian style pale they do called Leon. Tastes right along the lines of Matilda with a crisper finish and a cloudy, almost caramel like body. Great beer IMO.