The Beer Thread • Page 429

Easily one of my favorite beers of 2020

 

Haven't heard of the Deftones beer but I'm def ISO that now

 

the two from my package I’ve had so far! abnormal brewing mocha stout was incredible, I’m such a sucker for coffee beers as you all know by now haha. also loved the phantom bride IPA, really looking forward to trying out the white pony IPA tomorrow!!

 

I've had a few Abnormal beers before and they were pretty incredible, always have my eye out for them but haven't seen anywhere

 

Honestly I have no idea what is distributed where so I was totally just guessing in that box that I put together for you. I knew Four Peaks was from here so that (and the deftones you requested) were the only safe bets!

 

I like the Abnormal Mocha pretty good. I had one of their premium stouts last week and honestly thought the Mocha was better than it. Makaveli was so carbonated compared to the Mocha. Happy to see Sophos enjoying though! Makes it all worth while. I drank 2 white pony's today. I like the Phantom Bride better!

 

Forgot to take a pic when drinking, bit it's great

 

I remember when this was really sought after and highly regarded, then after a year or two it was available everywhere. I think it's....... Ok, I guess. I don't really understand the pedestal it used to be on.

 

People say a lot depends on how fresh it is, but yeah when I had it I was pretty unimpressed

 

one of the better beers of its type and the seasonal varieties they put out are even better

did a tour of the brewery when i was in florida too. seemed like a cool spot/good people

 

I used to buy it every time I was in Florida, but now that I can get it at the liquor store next to my apartment I don't buy it as much.

 

It was the beer that got me into craft beers. Idk if it’s because the brewery got bought out or because I’m not getting them fresh, but yeah I haven’t loved one in a few years. Still solid, but not a go-to

 

they haven’t felt as essential since they got bought, but i haven’t not enjoyed them more recently. still solid.

 

Can’t find a fresh one for the life of me so haven’t tried it yet

 

Occasionally a grocery store will have a relatively fresh pack. I might be crazy but I feel like it’s gotten super...malt-y? Is that a dumb thing to say? I feel like the tropical flavors that once stood out don’t as much. Could also be me burning my palate out on ipas

 

Anyone in Maine and/or have access to Sea Dog beers that would be so kind to send me a care package? I've been craving them ever since I had it out there last summer and we can't get them in Colorado

 

I think Jai Alai is still great.

 

I like the White Oak version as well

 

yep that’s one of them. spanish cedar too.

 

The first time I had Jai Alai was on the beach 40 minutes south of Tampa and it was canned that week, hard to beat.

 

That sounds fantastic.

 

I’ll be looking for it next week.

the Shipyard Smashed Pumpkin was a little too sweet for me

 

This beer rips. The style itself is basically an automatic winner for me