My new favorite Beer.

[theedaddy]

free, is and will always be my fav.

i hate how the wine snobbishness has made its way to beer

[Scrumtrilescent]

Sorry, can't drink certain beers even if they're free.

[CharlotteBeer.com]

free, is and will always be my fav.

i hate how the wine snobbishness has made its way to beer

It's not a snobbishness -- or it doesn't have to be. It's just recognizing that there are better options than Bud, Miller and Coors out there.

I love introducing craft beer to those who are usually only accustomed to the "big three." Yes, some are pretty close-minded, but for others it's like a whole new world.

[CharlotteBeer.com]

Had a couple bombers of this this week. Damned good stuff and its a limited run so grab one while you can.

Maharaja is a really good double IPA. If anyone wants to try it, Vintner Wine Market in the arboretum has it on tap right now. It's been on for a week or two, so you may want to go soon if you want to try it.

Sorry if it seems I'm always advocating Vintner Wine Market, but it's really a great place for anyone who wants to try some great (and sometimes rare) beers. Don't let the name fool you into thinking they're only about wine.

[faultlessjoint]

Had a couple bombers of this this week. Damned good stuff and its a limited run so grab one while you can.

http://beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/30/22352

Good call on Maharaja. Definitely a Top 5 IPA for me. Girlfriend is in Denver this week, bringing me back a couple of these:

[CharlotteBeer.com]

I've always wanted to try either of the Plinys (Plinies?).

[CharlotteBeer.com]

Anyone who wants to try the Avery Maharaja, Vintner Wine Market in the arboretum is doing it for a buck off tonight (along with another very good IPA, the Dogfish Head 90-minute).

I promise I have nothing to gain by endorsing this place.

[Johnny Rockets]

Anyone who wants to try the Avery Maharaja, Vintner Wine Market in the arboretum is doing it for a buck off tonight (along with another very good IPA, the Dogfish Head 90-minute).

I promise I have nothing to gain by endorsing this place.

I refuse to drink anything that I will have a problem pronouncing after drinking a few of them.

[Razzy]

Anything Sam Adams is usually pretty tasty.

[Panthro]

Anyone who wants to try the Avery Maharaja, Vintner Wine Market in the arboretum is doing it for a buck off tonight (along with another very good IPA, the Dogfish Head 90-minute).

I promise I have nothing to gain by endorsing this place.

Those 90 minute Dog Fish have a bit too alcoholish of a taste to me. Pumping a beer full of %%% can ruin the taste like in this case

[The Faceless]

New Belgium 1554 Enlightened black Ale.

[CharlotteBeer.com]

I refuse to drink anything that I will have a problem pronouncing after drinking a few of them.

Those 90 minute Dog Fish have a bit too alcoholish of a taste to me. Pumping a beer full of %%% can ruin the taste like in this case

I think -- and I've heard others say this as well -- that the 90-minute has changed over the years. I don't think the alcohol is that noticeable, but it seems to me the beer has almost become malt-heavy. It was always a well-balanced double IPA, but now I feel like it drinks almost like an American barleywine.

New Belgium 1554 Enlightened black Ale.

That's one of my favorite New Belgium beers (granted I haven't tried some of their better beers). It's a light dark beer. Perfect for a backyard barbecue when you want something that works well with the food but isn't a boring yellow lager (nothing against lagers, but sometimes you want something different).