The Official Huddle Beer Thread

[CharlotteBeer.com]

I still need to hit the Arbo up and try that beer place you told me about that has the Duck Rabbit on tap.

Definitely. They're the ones who had the Great Lakes tasting recently which featured the Lake Erie Monster DIPA, which is pretty rare outside of Ohio. If anyone can get their Christmas Ale when it comes out, I bet it's them.

Also, they have Duck Rabbit Rabid Duck on tap right now. It's probably my favorite Duck Rabbit beer.

This has made its way South from Michigan

Oberon is good stuff, but then again just about everything Bell's makes is good stuff. I've got some Two Hearted Ale that is calling my name tonight.

[Britneck]

This has made its way South from Michigan

http://www.bellsbeer.com/brands/info/11/oberon_ale

That's a good summer beer. Drank that and the Brooklyn Summer a lot last year. Everything Bell's does is very good.

[Carl Spackler]

Sweetwater IPA, Hefeweizen are two of my favorites.

[davos]

I got addicted to Paulaner's Hefe-Dunkel (Dark wheat) in Europe this summer...soo tasty and doesn't taste as dark as it looks

Also, I've been trying to get a hold of some Sly Fox Dunkel Lager

[CharlotteBeer.com]

So I was all set to enjoy a Bell's Two Hearted Ale tonight, until I visited the local Harris-Teeter (near Sun Valley High) after work to find a couple carts full of discounted six-packs.

Much of it was that Jack Daniel's cola crap, and some "Twisted Tea," but there was some decent beer to be had. They had 12-packs of Hoegaarden, 4-packs of Sam Adams Imperial White, Estrella, some German stuff (Konig Ludwig?), a Mendocino IPA, and a beer I've been meaning to try, Victory's Prima Pils.

I picked up a six-pack for $8.49. This isn't a screaming deal, but it's better than the going rate of $10-11 most stores charge for it. Then again, the beer was past it's "best by" date, but it tasted great to me. One of the better pilseners I've had. I think the hop profile might have diminished a bit, but it was still a very good beer and certainly welcome in this heat.

[CharlotteBeer.com]

Tonight I enjoyed the latest seasonal from Founders Brewing, which is one of the best craft breweries out there. If you haven't had any of their beers, don't hesitate to pick up any that you see; I've never been disappointed.

Nor was I disappointed tonight, when I had their Devil Dancer, a triple IPA that is 12% ABV and boasts 112 IBUs (International Bitterness Units). This was definitely one of the most intense beers I've had recently.

[ItsNotGonnaBeAlright]

A friend let me try some of last years Ballast Point Sea Monster (got interested after I saw it in a beer mag), a stout I would highly recomend. Black as Satan's asshole, with plenty of coffee and chocolate notes with a hint of burnt caramel to finish. Nice frothy tan head to go with it. It's a winter seasonal though, so you won't be able to find it in stores at the moment.

I also now have a strong desire to try Sink the Bismark!, a 41% ABV from scotland thanks to the same issue.

[CharlotteBeer.com]

That sounds awesome. I hope I can find it come winter. I recently enjoyed Ballast Point Sculpin IPA and was really impressed.

I'd also love to try Sink the Bismark!, but I can't bring myself to pay the price.

[ItsNotGonnaBeAlright]

That sounds awesome. I hope I can find it come winter. I recently enjoyed Ballast Point Sculpin IPA and was really impressed.

I'd also love to try Sink the Bismark!, but I can't bring myself to pay the price.

I'll split the cost with you. Half a bottle should be plenty to get a nice effect from it :thumbsup:.

[CharlotteBeer.com]

I'll split the cost with you. Half a bottle should be plenty to get a nice effect from it :thumbsup:.

Hmmm, I might actually consider that.

I've had to cut my beer budget down a bit, now that I've got a kid on the way.

[CharlotteBeer.com]

ChucktownK just posted that a few more beers will be available at Bank of America this season.

Two beers from Charlotte-based The Olde Mecklenburg Brewery will also be available along with Maelstrom — the first two breweries from the Carolinas to have their beers served at the stadium.

http://www.carolinahuddle.com/forum/carolina-panthers/39217-spartanburg-brewery-making-beer-to-be-sold-at-panthers-games.html

[WhoDatJorts]

Arrogant Basterd Ale is pretty fuging good. it's $15 for a six pack.

[CharlotteBeer.com]

Can't go wrong with Arrogant Bastard, or most of Stone's offerings, for that matter. I really like their Smoked Porter as well.

[ncbobcat]

I enjoy drining white/wheat beers in the summer...their so darn refreshing. If you haven't tried it, the best American white is by Allagash. It beats the snot out of Blue Moon. It's a bit pricey, but well worth it.