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Title: Cold Weather Beer
Post by: Steve_Rynn on October 01, 2011, 12:15:43 AM: It is basically that time of year, what are you favorite stouts / porters etc?

I just picked up a four pack (they don't sell it in in six packs) of Founders Breakfest Stout and it is amazing - highly recommend trying
Title: Re: Cold Weather Beer
Post by: SunnyDaze on October 01, 2011, 12:33:02 AM: Guiness + Bass = Black & Tan. When I'd work the door at the Firehouse Lounge on those testicle shrinking evenings, I'd get full on these things upstairs afterward.

The best part: If you drink with a friend and use cans / bottles to make your B&T, you have to keep pace with one another. Come thirsty. Leave happy.
Title: Re: Cold Weather Beer
Post by: thuffman03 on November 02, 2011, 04:46:28 PM: Sierra Nevada Celebration!
Title: Re: Cold Weather Beer
Post by: Slim-Shaddy on November 02, 2011, 07:24:23 PM: I just introduced myself to Sierra Nevada Bigfoot Ale. I'm new to Barley wine style beer, but it tastes pretty good on a cold night. It's definitely a sipping beer with a thick fruity taste. At around 10% alcohol, one beer does me just right. I have managed to put down 3 in one night, but they just aren't enjoyable like that.
I highly recommending picking up a 6er to try on a chilly night.
Title: Re: Cold Weather Beer
Post by: Steve_Rynn on November 02, 2011, 10:21:09 PM: It might be too late to find it, buy Southern Tier Pumking is another excellent beer

http://beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/3818/38394 (http://beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/3818/38394)
Title: Re: Cold Weather Beer
Post by: treitz3 on November 02, 2011, 11:55:24 PM: Samuel Smith's Nut Brown Ale and if you can get it from the keg only? Oktoberfest Spaten lager. Those that know beer know what I'm talkin' about and the bottled stuff just don't cut it. Don't let them fool you either. I have had plenty a bar "tell" me it's Oktoberfest Spaten Lager , only to find out after tasting it, it's not.

Once you have had it, you'll know the taste if you know your beer.
Title: Re: Cold Weather Beer
Post by: Reverend on November 03, 2011, 10:18:29 AM: East End Snow Melt Winter Ale
Title: Re: Cold Weather Beer
Post by: thuffman03 on November 03, 2011, 10:56:14 AM: I am also a fan of Big Foot beer. I like to buy at least 2 cases, drink one that winter and store the other for next year. Barley wines are one of the few beers that will age in the bottle and will get better with a year or two under it's belt.
Title: Re: Cold Weather Beer
Post by: Slim-Shaddy on November 03, 2011, 07:47:42 PM: Quote from: Steve_Rynn on November 02, 2011, 10:21:09 PM
It might be too late to find it, buy Southern Tier Pumking is another excellent beer

http://beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/3818/38394 (http://beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/3818/38394)

That is THE BEST pumpkin beer available. My dad special orders a keg every year. Gooood stuff. Almost makes the visit worth it :laugh:
Title: Re: Cold Weather Beer
Post by: MasterBlaster on November 03, 2011, 09:04:20 PM: My all time favorite winter beer is Anderson Valley Winter Solstice.

For barleywine, +1 on Bigfoot.
Dogfish Head Olde School, and Stone Old Guardian are very good too.