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[Jasper]

I spent the last few months drinking beers, almost never the same brand twice.  I am reposting my notes on the subject here. 

Ales

Henry Weinhard Summer - Plain.  Tastes like "beer".  Above mediocre.
Full Sail Amber - Good with pizza, as I recall.  3/5.
MacTarnahan's Amber - Better than Full Sail, details hard to recall
Arrogant Bastard IPA - Challenging.  Hoppier than I'd like, but lots to keep my interest.
Devil Dog IPA - Wasn't bad, but even more hoppy than Arrogant B.  Made me feel bleary eyed.
Lagunitas Lucky 13 Red ale - Good.  Interesting aftertaste.
Alameda El Torrero IPA - Robust and flavorful. 
MacTarnahan's Winter HumBug Ale - A bit watery, very mild and not bitter.  Pleasant, but not exciting.
Drifter Pale - Smooth, slightly sweet, refreshing.  Paired seamlessly with a Caesar salad.

Porters

Black Butte - It was alright.  Same as many ales, better with pizza.

Lagers

Session - Good!  Has an interesting pungency almost like licorice.
Mate Veza Black Lager - Drinking this as I post these notes, and really loving the smooth, frothy texture mixed with the distinct mouthfeel of Yerba Mate.  It's good! 

Bocks

Paulaner Salvator Double Bock - Delicious!  I was pleasantly surprised.
Weltenburger Kloster Asam Bock - Another treat!  Starting to love Bocks.
Weihenstephaner Korbinien Doppelbock - Again, quite smooth, very flavorful, not bitter, just enough hops. 

Stouts (Muh fav'rit.)

Old Rasputin Imperial - Favorite.  Tastes like gold in beer terms.
Bison Chocolate - Sippable, tasty, pleasing.
Black Bear XX - No complaints, interesting character.
Sheaf - Didn't like it.  Tasted sour.
Sam Smith Oatmeal - Delicious, a bit filling. 
St. Peters Cream - Smooth and slightly flat tasting.  Good though.
Victory Storm King - Complicated, a bit hoppy, but in a good way.

[Cramulus]

which one is your favorite so far?

[Jasper]

DEFINITELY Old Rasputin.  I don't have the requisite language to convey how happy it makes me.

[Jasper]

Red Hook rules.

I know a man who drinks it every day.  For the last two decades.  And nothing else.

Red Hook rules.

[Sir Squid Diddimus]

If you get a chance to try Old Rasputin on nitro tap, DOOEET!
The nitro adds a creamy frothiness that changes the flavor to something even BETTER

[Jasper]

Oh shit.

PORTLANDERS

Anyone know a place that has this?

[Suu]

Old Rasputin is the bomb shit diggity.

[Sir Squid Diddimus]

It's always on tap at the bar I go to.

[Jasper]

I don't frequent public houses very often, so my knowledge of local dives is rather lax.

[Jasper]

Delirium Nocturnum - Belgian Ale

Pouring it kind of flummoxed me.  I seem to have botched that part a bit.  But still, it is everything I expected.  It's frothy and light and slightly sweet at first, with a mild tang, then a mellow finish.  It tastes like something, but I can't put my finger on it- kinda golden tasting.  Kinda grainy, but - Perhaps yeasty?  No...

Ah, nailed the pour on the second half.  It's still hard to describe.  Not hoppy, and not spicy.  Not fruity...

Help!  This is too complex and I don't understaaaaaand!!! 

I like it.

[Sir Squid Diddimus]

I always found it to be malty with hints of molasses and caramel.
Strong too. 8.5% abv

[Suu]

Nocturnum is good, it's definitely not as...Belgian-y, which is good for folks who don't like the typical dubbel or tripel taste. Have you tried Tremens yet?


Also Squid, what was that Delirium I got from you last year? A Christmas one...Was it Noel?

[Sir Squid Diddimus]

Yup

[Suu]

Yep, that caught me off guard. LOL. I was buzzed before I finished the bottle.

[Jasper]

Haven't found Tremens yet.

I was kinda buzzed by the end, but it didn't last more than a half hour after I finished. 

I think I noticed some odd stuff floating in the bottom, that was normal right?