Question for beer drinkers

[Vampyr]

Originally Posted by gekko

I mainly drink imperial stouts, and those change flavor as they warm up, however, I prefer them cold. Usually they come in 22oz bottles, so they will warm as you drink it. I personally find it they start cold, they will warm to a "cool" temperature by the time it's done, which gives me the full flavor spectrum. If it starts at any warmer temperature, it'll be a bit too warm at the very end.

I haven't had many imperial stouts, however, one of the top beers on BeerAdvocate is this one: http://beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/1199/19960

I am fortunate enough to live in Lexington, KY, and I'm really looking forward to buying a few of these this winter.

I've tried a few IPA's, and I'm just not a fan of them. I like some hoppiness, but IPA's are just crazy.

[KillerGremlin]

Originally Posted by Vampyr

I haven't had many imperial stouts, however, one of the top beers on BeerAdvocate is this one: http://beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/1199/19960

I am fortunate enough to live in Lexington, KY, and I'm really looking forward to buying a few of these this winter.

I've tried a few IPA's, and I'm just not a fan of them. I like some hoppiness, but IPA's are just crazy.

A good gateway Imperial is Old Rasputin by North Coast Brewing: http://www.ratebeer.com/Ratings/Beer...asp?BeerID=680

It is complex...widely available, and cheap. It also has wide availability unlike the Abyss or Dark Lord, so you don't have to pay out the ass or trade to get a bottle.

As far as IPAs go...some are definitely unbalanced in that they really favor hops. Maybe give New Belgium's Ranger IPA a try...it has a lot of "dank" hops, and is funky enough to draw attention away from any IBU-punch. Also excellent is Green Flash Brewing's West Coast IPA. It's easily one of my favorite IPAs, and it is full of dank hop flavors (including lawnmower and hemp notes).

On the other end of the spectrum is Dogfish Head's 60 Minute IPA...that is just a clean, polished, and balanced IPA.

[Vampyr]

Originally Posted by KillerGremlin

A good gateway Imperial is Old Rasputin by North Coast Brewing: http://www.ratebeer.com/Ratings/Beer...asp?BeerID=680

It is complex...widely available, and cheap. It also has wide availability unlike the Abyss or Dark Lord, so you don't have to pay out the ass or trade to get a bottle.

As far as IPAs go...some are definitely unbalanced in that they really favor hops. Maybe give New Belgium's Ranger IPA a try...it has a lot of "dank" hops, and is funky enough to draw attention away from any IBU-punch. Also excellent is Green Flash Brewing's West Coast IPA. It's easily one of my favorite IPAs, and it is full of dank hop flavors (including lawnmower and hemp notes).

On the other end of the spectrum is Dogfish Head's 60 Minute IPA...that is just a clean, polished, and balanced IPA.

Wow, Old Rasputin looks great, and has an awesome review on BeerAdvocate. I'll look for it next time I'm at the liquor store.

I've had DogFish Head 60-minute IPA, which I really didn't like. The only IPA I've kind of enjoyed is Bell's Two Hearted Ale, but not enough to buy it again.

On the other hand DogFish Head Punkin Ale may be my favorite beer of all time. Can't wait for it to be in season.

Oh man. KBS is a beer I've been wanting to try forever. It's fairly rare to get it anywhere here on the East Coast. A friend of mine had it recently and said it lived up to the billing.

A local beer warehouse lists it in their stock, but they've never actually had it. A case runs over $100, but if they ever got it in, I'd probably try to buy it, or at least see if they'd save one or two for me.

KBS and Pliny the Elder are the two American beers I really want to try the most.

I would be willing to trade a KBS for something when it's available, but it's illegal to ship alcohol in Kentucky. :\ Not sure what the punishment is for getting caught.

[The Germanator]

Originally Posted by Vampyr

I haven't had many imperial stouts, however, one of the top beers on BeerAdvocate is this one: http://beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/1199/19960

I am fortunate enough to live in Lexington, KY, and I'm really looking forward to buying a few of these this winter.

I've tried a few IPA's, and I'm just not a fan of them. I like some hoppiness, but IPA's are just crazy.

Oh man. KBS is a beer I've been wanting to try forever. It's fairly rare to get it anywhere here on the East Coast. A friend of mine had it recently and said it lived up to the billing.

A local beer warehouse lists it in their stock, but they've never actually had it. A case runs over $100, but if they ever got it in, I'd probably try to buy it, or at least see if they'd save one or two for me.

KBS and Pliny the Elder are the two American beers I really want to try the most.

[DeathsHand]

Originally Posted by Vampyr

I haven't had many imperial stouts, however, one of the top beers on BeerAdvocate is this one: http://beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/1199/19960

Founders' Breakfast Stout (the non-Kentucky variety) is probably my favorite beer.
So I was quite excited last year my favorite bar got a small keg of their Kentucky Breakfast Stout.
It cleared my nasal passageways and I could barely finish my 12oz goblet.
That is all.

P.S. Flying Dog Gonzo Imperial Porter is also a delicious dark beer.
P.P.S. A fairly new brewery (Port City) opened up in Alexandria, VA. Their porter (aptly named "Porter") is quite delish.
P.P.P.S. I am a recovering alcoholic.

[gekko]

Originally Posted by DeathsHand

P.S. Flying Dog Gonzo Imperial Porter is also a delicious dark beer.

Sounds familiar. Is that the one with the crazy label art?