The Official Huddle Beer Thread

[CharlotteBeer.com]

Hey BB, I'm admittedly stupid when it comes to beer, but what do you know about Session Golden Ale?

Is this the one by the Williams Brothers?

http://beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/12142/25646

Unfortunately, I've never had it so I can't comment on it. Judging the by the reviews, though, it seems like it would indeed be a good "session" beer that you could drink all night.

[Jase]

beer in a nosing glass? I'll have to try that, sounds good.

[CharlotteBeer.com]

beer in a nosing glass? I'll have to try that, sounds good.

Yeah, I think it contributes a good bit to the aroma, and I like the way the snifter feels in my hand. I've been getting into bourbon a lot lately, and I'll drink bourbon from it as well -- I have no clue if that's the right glassware for the bourbon, though.

[OnlyPantherFaninMaine]

Hey Beaux, how do you suggest I go about drinking that Mocha Stout you're sending me? Tall glass? Straight from the bottle?

[Zcustom]

Is this the one by the Williams Brothers?

http://beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/12142/25646

Unfortunately, I've never had it so I can't comment on it. Judging the by the reviews, though, it seems like it would indeed be a good "session" beer that you could drink all night.

yeah that's it. I like it but there's just not enough alcohol in it. Especially for $7.50 a bottle.

[The Saltman]

3.9% alcohol? wow!!

[Jase]

Yeah, I think it contributes a good bit to the aroma, and I like the way the snifter feels in my hand. I've been getting into bourbon a lot lately, and I'll drink bourbon from it as well -- I have no clue if that's the right glassware for the bourbon, though.

Who cares if it's right. The key elements are there to enjoy the drink as long as the general glass shape funnels the scent to your nose.

I've been drinking more scotch lately. :yesnod:

[CharlotteBeer.com]

Who cares if it's right. The key elements are there to enjoy the drink as long as the general glass shape funnels the scent to your nose.

I've been drinking more scotch lately. :yesnod:

The next bottle of liquor I purchase will be scotch. Any recommendations for someone relatively new to the spirit? I have had Glenlivet and enjoyed it in the past. If my beer tastes are any indication, I could see myself liking the more peat-smoked scotches.

[Jase]

The next bottle of liquor I purchase will be scotch. Any recommendations for someone relatively new to the spirit? I have had Glenlivet and enjoyed it in the past. If my beer tastes are any indication, I could see myself liking the more peat-smoked scotches.

I'm only just getting into drinking it myself, but oban comes to mind.

[The Saltman]

So Saltman, what did you think of the St. Bernardus beers?

I tried a couple of Abt 12 last night because I couldn't help myself. Very good beer, smooth, and just the right bitterness. And Good God that beer packs a wallop.

[CharlotteBeer.com]

I tried a couple of Abt 12 last night because I couldn't help myself. Very good beer, smooth, and just the right bitterness. And Good God that beer packs a wallop.

That really is one of the best Belgians out there. Glad you liked it! If you want to try more styles that are similar, look for Belgian Strong Dark Ales. Chimay Blue comes to mind as another good one that you can find just about anywhere. Unibroue Maudite is another good one that's not tough to find.

And yes, all of these higher-gravity beers can sneak up on you if you're not careful!

[The Saltman]

That really is one of the best Belgians out there. Glad you liked it! If you want to try more styles that are similar, look for Belgian Strong Dark Ales. Chimay Blue comes to mind as another good one that you can find just about anywhere. Unibroue Maudite is another good one that's not tough to find.

And yes, all of these higher-gravity beers can sneak up on you if you're not careful!

awesome thanx. 10% alcohol+2beers+me being a lightwieght+having a long day= falling asleep on the couch after 2 beers haha

[CharlotteBeer.com]

Edit: I'm a moron. That's a Quad, not a Belgian Strong Dark Ale (even though the styles are pretty closely related). Check out Ommegang's Three Philosophers for another good Quad. It's actually a blend of a Belgian Strong Dark Ale and cherry lambic (kriek).

[CharlotteBeer.com]

Did you have the smaller bottles or the big 22 oz. bottle? You've got to think: a 22 oz. bottle of a 10% beer is equivalent to about four regular beers, and you're consuming it much quicker.

I usually have around three 10% beers at my favorite bar, and that's too much for me. I'm by no means wasted, but I should really stick to two (unless I'm home).