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[BEER] Seasonal favorites

Discussion in 'BBS Hangout' started by B-Bob, Nov 9, 2012.

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  1. B-Bob

    B-Bob "94-year-old self-described dreamer"
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    Hi beer lovers. I just searched through the St. Arnold's threads, but all but the IPA one (from May) have gone necro.

    I have tried a few already this year, (not including St. A's), but here's my early favorite:

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    red-black pour and wonderfully complex and robust taste. Nothing sweet about this one really, and nothing bitter either. And you can hardly beat a reference to the band Slayer.

    The cherry on top? 7.2%!

    I often like the Celebration Ale from Sierra Nevada, but it is nothing special this year, IMHO.

    Others?
     
  2. Jugdish

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    Anchor's Merry Christmas and Happy New Year Ale is phenomenal.
     
  3. B-Bob

    B-Bob "94-year-old self-described dreamer"
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    Cool. Do you mean this year's batch? They are always so different.

    The Anchor tour is free and very fun if you ever visit San Francisco, btw. Great story.
     
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    Can you guess my favorite? :)
     
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    Not THIS season, but...

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    Forgot about Shiner Cheer, I had it a while ago and thought it sucked.

    The stuff from this year is delicious.
     
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    **** cost $4 at Wholes Food!!!!

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    last year's batch was suspect...much crisper this year


    I think I have overdone it with the St Arn's Christmas Ale...going to have start diversifying here soon.
     
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    How's the Karbach one? I'll try it cause it's a Houston brew, but their beers on the whole are pretty gross.
     
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    been meaning to try it for the same reason..but as a whole I agree with your assessment (although I would rank their Octoberfest ahead of St Arnolds)

    http://www.ratebeer.com/beer/karbach-yule-shoot-your-eye-out/158069/

    not sure how I feel about the descriptions...
     
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    I've only had I think 2 beers from karbach, but I like them both better than anything St. Arnold has to offer.
     
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    Their Hellfighter and Weisse Versa are pretty good.
     
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    Whats that new seasonal from Southern Star? All their **** is pretty great.
     
  20. Mr. Clutch

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    The Pro-Am?

    Agreed on Southern Star. I've liked everyone of their beers so far. Buried Hatchet my favorite.
     

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