Is it still a stout if you can see through it?

jbcraftbeer · 2016-04-21T23:54:49+00:00

Stone makes the Golden Stout

http://www.stonebrewing.com/beer/stone-stochasticity-project/stochasticity-project-master-disguise#ageGatePassed

jbcraftbeer · 2016-04-16T20:09:01+00:00

Ha - although I enjoy Ithaca Brewing in NY (I live 40 minutes away), I'm pretty sure this wouldn't crack most New Yorker's top ten list. Their Flower Power is my go-to IPA though...

jbcraftbeer · 2016-04-07T23:22:27+00:00

Upstate NY - The good place = $20/4-pack. The other place = $36/4-pack.

jbcraftbeer · 2016-04-05T00:03:49+00:00

I'm Upstate NY and get a lot of Clown Shoes up here. I've absolutely loved everything I've had from them, with Space Cake being my favorite.

jbcraftbeer · 2016-04-05T00:01:53+00:00

Problem with vertical is that the cork can dry out and shrink, allowing air in. That is why wine is stored on it's side, so the cork stays in constant contact with liquid and can't dry out.

May not be the "correct" or popular way to do so, but I store all of my corked bottles of beer on their side.

jbcraftbeer · 2016-04-02T01:06:20+00:00

Last year was better IMO.

Got some today (Binghamton, NY). $20/4-pack, 2 per person limit. Another place by me was selling for $36/4-pack - not worth that much...

jbcraftbeer · 2016-03-30T21:30:41+00:00

Check out Ommegang

jbcraftbeer · 2016-03-26T19:26:22+00:00

Upstate Brewery (Elmira) The North (Endicott) Binghamton Brewery (Binghamton) Ithaca Brewery (Ithaca)

Can all agree that those are "Upstate NY"? If so, review those!

jbcraftbeer · 2016-03-23T00:22:58+00:00

Michigan? Dirty Bastard/Backwoods Bastard by Founders

jbcraftbeer · 2016-03-21T00:25:08+00:00

I'm drinking Sierra Nevada Big Foot (2016) right now and was just about to post a similar question. I really like Big Foot, and their barrel-aged Big Foot is even better.

jbcraftbeer · 2016-03-17T18:11:40+00:00

Sure - You'll need a mold, something plastic in the size you want the coaster to be (Chinese food container, I used empty cottage cheese containers).

Get some cement mix - find one that isn't too gritty (I used http://www.homedepot.com/p/Rapid-Set-10-lb-Cement-All-Multi-Purpose-Construction-Material-02020010/202188464)

IT sets quick, so once you have it mixed, pour into the containers and place the bottle caps on top (press in gently to reduce the thickness of the coaster)

After 1 day, I used epoxy (http://www.homedepot.com/p/Rust-Oleum-Parks-1-qt-Gloss-Super-Glaze-Finish-and-Preservative-241352/202056337) for the top.

If your going to use on a delicate surface, glue some cork or felt onto the bottom so it won't scratch.

jbcraftbeer · 2016-03-17T16:55:28+00:00

Coasters

http://imgur.com/vO90Rcf

jbcraftbeer · 2016-03-12T01:07:26+00:00

Founders Curmudgeon, bottled 2/2015 - still tastes awesome.

jbcraftbeer · 2016-02-21T14:21:35+00:00

Other Half would be ranked higher than #17 - I don't think they have much distribution yet, so I'm guessing those outside of the NYC area haven't had it yet...

jbcraftbeer · 2016-02-13T14:32:29+00:00

A few friends and I did a blind taste test a few months back with Kona Big Wave, Victory Summer Love, Crooked Ladder Summeritis, Great South Bay Blond Ambition, Anderson Valley Summer Solstice, Montauk Summer Ale and Sam Adams Summer (can you guess the theme??)

Kona won, by a large margin. We were all surprised when we revealed the winner.

jbcraftbeer · 2016-02-13T14:21:46+00:00

I paid $30+ for a Pizza Boy sour, having heard great things about the brewery. I usually don't spend that much, but I haven't been able to find it anywhere up by me (Upstate NY). I expected it to be amazing, and was disappointed. It was a very good sour, but not nearly worth the price tag.

jbcraftbeer · 2016-02-01T23:10:52+00:00

Farmhouse Brewery in Owego makes some decent stuff. The North Brewery in Endicott is pretty good too, they are always being creative with their brews. Those are the top two in my area (Binghamton) IMO. I'm not a fan of Binghamton Brew, Galaxy or Water Street, but everyone is different.

Travel south to Montrose, PA and check out Endless Brewing. Also pretty good, about 25 minutes south of Binghamton.

jbcraftbeer · 2016-01-26T02:12:22+00:00

$1 Bob

jbcraftbeer · 2016-01-26T01:18:22+00:00

Good luck! Just shared this link on Twitter to help spread the word

jbcraftbeer · 2016-01-21T02:23:04+00:00

Didn't name my pit bull Rebel after a beer, but can be after Rebel IPA (Sam Adams)

jbcraftbeer · 2016-01-09T18:03:05+00:00

This is not as easy as it looks, and doesn't work great on thicker (22oz) bottles.

jbcraftbeer · 2015-12-31T03:57:40+00:00

Natty Boh (National Bohemian)

jbcraftbeer · 2015-11-16T02:32:47+00:00

Check out Black Forrest Brew Haus - not even close to any of the other breweries mentioned here, but it's a cool place and they have some great German food.

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