what beers are you enjoying this winter

[BearFoot]

I love Ghost. I first had it when a co-worker (from Louisiana) brought some back after visiting her parents. Then it showed p in Florida near where we vacation. And later last year, we started seeing it in GA. Its a super tasty IPA.

If you can find them, Parish makes some other really good IPAs. Nova Vert (typically in the winter) and Dr. Juice are delicious. Their pale ale (Envie) and wheat beer (Canebrake) are both really good as well.

Thank you for the suggestions...I’ll keep my eyes open.

 

[DogPatch]

Sipsy River Red from the guys at Goat Island Brewery in Cullman, AL. They make some good stuff. I need to make another trip to Bama so I can get more. I can't get it out here.

They make a red, similar to Killian's, that my wife loves.

 

[Relayer]

This is another that I’ve been keeping in the fridge lately...along with the regular version of “Basement.” The strange thing is that, here in Fairhope it costs about $10 for a six pack of 12oz cans ...but $15 for a 12pack of 16oz cans

$18.00, but, yes, it is usually about $11 for 6-pack/12oz around here, so I was surprised. Two weeks later, same deal. Pretty amazing.

 

[92tide]

my wife picked up some jack's abby (massachusetts) 4-packs from our beer store this week. i had the lager last night, it was really good. will give the fest beer a go tonight.

 

[AUDub]

Looks delicious!!! Unfortunately, the only thing from PBCo currently offered locally is GitM and Canebreak. I’ll look for it next time I’m in Birmingham.

Believe it or not, Piggly Wiggly is a good bet in the B'ham area. They have a surprising amount of craft, and lots of Parish.

 

[BearFoot]

They’ve got the best selection that I’ve found anywhere around Fairhope and Daphne too.
I go Crappie fishing every spring & fall with a good friend who lives in Helena. When I’m up there I visit a place in Pelham/Hoover called The Beer Hog. They’ve got a great selection too...but the only other Parrish offering that I’ve found there is Bloom, which is a pretty good one too.

Believe it or not, Piggly Wiggly is a good bet in the B'ham area. They have a surprising amount of craft, and lots of Parish.

 

[BearFoot]

I’m always game for a good Octoberfest when it starts getting a little cool in the fall evenings.

my wife picked up some jack's abby (massachusetts) 4-packs from our beer store this week. i had the lager last night, it was really good. will give the fest beer a go tonight.

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[BearFoot]

I went on my “Fall Crappie Fishing” trip last week and found this at the Beer Hog in Pelham...

 

[crimsonaudio]

I'm back on my 'Belgian' kick, primarily Trappists, but also some US 'Belgian-style' dubbels, tripels, and quads.

I just love them so much.

 

[2003TIDE]

I'm normally a wine or brown liquor guy, but if you see me with a beer in hand it will most likely be a Dogfish Head 90 minute.

 

[Bamaro]

ALCOHOL BY VOLUME: 5.5%
BITTERNESS (IBU): 55
COLOR: Pale orange
MALT: Pale Ale, Wheat, Munich
HOPS: Columbus, Cascade, Galaxy
YEAST: American Ale

 

[BearFoot]

Saw this at the store and immediately thought about this thread…

 

[Tideflyer]

Do any of y'all like the Sam Adams "Octoberfest" beer that comes out seasonally? It is very popular around these parts come the fall. I tried it and it's not "bad" but I didn't understand where all the hype was coming from. Again, it's probably just my taste buds. I'm not tasting what they are type thing.

I do. I enjoy most of the Sam Adams beers. I suppose that means we have rather " unsophisticated " tastes in beers? Having said that I do enjoy getting a mixed six pack of different craft beers and trying different ones. Anybody ever heard of Jax beer? My daddy used to drink that stuff.

 

[uafanataum]

About to try my first porter tonight. When I first started trying different beers I went a long time of just trying different kinds of IPAs. Then I moved on to red ales (which I like better than IPAs) and recently tried a saison (also liked better than an IPA.) The place I bought this s porter from has it ice cold so I will wait for it to warmup a bit before consumption. I mainly drank IPAs so much because they seem to be the easiest craft beer to find in Montgomery. Really they are everywhere. Does anyone know a good place in Montgomery to try other craft beers?

 

[Padreruf]

I'm not a beer drinker...I would weigh 275 if I did. However, a good red such as Meiomi is great heart medication.

 

[UGADawginVA]

There is the greatest everyday easiest drinking beer ever made... My all time favorite. I kneel before you green cow.
I give you Spotted Cow.. Only available in Wisconsin.

 

[92tide]

About to try my first porter tonight. When I first started trying different beers I went a long time of just trying different kinds of IPAs. Then I moved on to red ales (which I like better than IPAs) and recently tried a saison (also liked better than an IPA.) The place I bought this s porter from has it ice cold so I will wait for it to warmup a bit before consumption. I mainly drank IPAs so much because they seem to be the easiest craft beer to find in Montgomery. Really they are everywhere. Does anyone know a good place in Montgomery to try other craft beers?

not very familiar with the montgomery area. we went to a neat little place there last summer visiting one of my wife's friends. can't remember where it was. i think on the e/s.e side of town, but don't really remember.

my buddy's brewery, arches, started distributing in alabama last year and i think montgomery was one of the markets, so look out for their stuff in the store

Traditional Lagers | Arches Brewing | Hapeville

Arches Brewing is a craft beer brewery producing finely crafted lagers and inspired ales located in Hapeville, GA. Only 15 minutes from Downtown Atlanta.

www.archesbrewing.com

 

[92tide]

these are two of my favorite beers these days. they just came back in the rotation this month after being away since october.

Bohemian Riot

A light colored, bready lager that became popular in Bohemia after many years of spoiled and inconsistent beer led to riots in the streets. We've collaborated with North Carolina's Riverbend Malt House to develop a custom batch of floor-malted Barley which creates the unique flavor profile of...

beerconnoisseur.com

Sprezzatura

An unfiltered, unapologetic Italian style pilsner that packs a super crisp, dry finish and a beautiful golden yellow color. The finish gives way to the powerful character of the German Saphir hops we use for dry-hopping. The name Sprezzatura comes from the Italian word for "studied carelessness"...

beerconnoisseur.com

 

[92tide]

About to try my first porter tonight. When I first started trying different beers I went a long time of just trying different kinds of IPAs. Then I moved on to red ales (which I like better than IPAs) and recently tried a saison (also liked better than an IPA.) The place I bought this s porter from has it ice cold so I will wait for it to warmup a bit before consumption. I mainly drank IPAs so much because they seem to be the easiest craft beer to find in Montgomery. Really they are everywhere. Does anyone know a good place in Montgomery to try other craft beers?

i've always liked sam adams boston lager. lots of times, its the only good beer at the airport bar

 

[2003TIDE]

good red such as Meiomi

Dude that's non vintage grape juice with so much residual sugar it doesn't even taste like what Pinot Noir is supposed to taste like. Google mega purple for fun reading.

Call me a snob, but for me to drink it there has to be #1 a year listed on the bottle and #2 an AVA listed.