Beer thread

[azeth]

Last night I picked up:

Rogue - Dead Guy Ale

Pretty Things - Baby Tree

Stone - Ruination IPA

Once again, Pretty Things destroying the competition. The Stone IPA was kind of sharply bitter, but settled and finished nicely, sort of reminded me of a scotch sipping experience.

[quellren]

Late entry:

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Stone - Ruination IPA

Ruination is good, no doubt. I'm a fan of Double Bastard.

Trivia: Did you know that Stone Brewery is half owned by Greg Koch, the son of Jim Koch, who started and still runs Samuel Adams?

[Arkyani]

If anyone is from the Philadelphia, PA area - I HIGHLY recommend beers from Iron Hill Brewery. My favorite beer ever is from there, called Pig Iron Porter. I actually am going to be making a trip up there today to pick up a jug of it. Id be curious to see if any of you have tried it.

[Harrison]

That is my favorite of all time, so far.

[azeth]

^ Harri Unearthly is awesome. I bet you'd really like Pretty Things - Fluffy White Rabbits

[Harrison]

Hmmm, 617 area code. I will have to find and try it.

[Raavak]

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It probably takes like shit, but makes me think if I drink enough a hot blonde sex me up.

[Harrison]

Had the Rogue and Stone before (most of their line, actually) they're nothing special as far as commonplace microbrews go.

[Aadill]

Homebrews, bros. Sup.

[azeth]

^ i've told myself to start brewing a few times now, there's even a brewing supply place a few minutes down the street from my condo.

question though, it seems you'll really need to research the types of ingredients to determine the proportions to flavor it. I understand a lot of kits come with a pre-mixed season pack, but ideally I'd buy my own hops. I'm just wondering if most home brewers go that route? If not, what makes your brew unique?