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[echo88]

Originally Posted by NYGoldenDomer

That's a sweet setup

Thanks man. I was originally looking for a 2 tap True Kegerator, but I found this 5 tap one being sold on CL by a craft brewery nearby that was going under. The price was too good to pass up and I just ended up refurbishing the entire thing---new paint, new lines, new faucets, etc...

Moving it was a a whole different story, becuase it weighs about 800 pounds. What Im finding that's really nice is that it's size allows is to double as a garage fridge since there is so much space leftover....

[Jim2Dokes]

Originally Posted by NYGoldenDomer

And with that said, my local Bev had some Equilibrium IPAs so I grabbed a couple. I'll let you know!

How was it?

[NYGoldenDomer]

Originally Posted by Jim2Dokes

How was it?

Haven't had one yet. I'll let you know.

[Jim2Dokes]

Who do y’all think has the best barrel aged program? I am going to go with Firestone Walker, I just enjoyed a 2019 sucaba last night. They kill it and honestly have some of the most accessible ba beers. Love to here everyone’s thoughts as this style is easily my favorite.

[echo88]

Originally Posted by Jim2Dokes

Who do y’all think has the best barrel aged program? I am going to go with Firestone Walker, I just enjoyed a 2019 sucaba last night. They kill it and honestly have some of the most accessible ba beers. Love to here everyone’s thoughts as this style is easily my favorite.

Firestone is pretty amazing. If you're ever in their neck of the woods, their bar that is attached to the brewery is an old semi truck repair shop. They have instruments on the wall that they encourage patrons to take down to play along with whatever live band they have booked. Its a really cool, fun time...

[NYGoldenDomer]

Originally Posted by Jim2Dokes

How was it?

Ok so I had a very smooth IPA called Einstein's Little Favorite. Brewed with orange and vanilla and it was delicious.

[Jim2Dokes]

Originally Posted by echo88

Firestone is pretty amazing. If you're ever in their neck of the woods, their bar that is attached to the brewery is an old semi truck repair shop. They have instruments on the wall that they encourage patrons to take down to play along with whatever live band they have booked. Its a really cool, fun time...

Hey! Look at that we agree on something. That’s what I love about good beer, brings people together.
Yeah, I haven’t been to so cal since in my early 20s, but will for sure check it out if I go again and Stone I heard is awesome atmosphere as well.

Originally Posted by NYGoldenDomer

Ok so I had a very smooth IPA called Einstein's Little Favorite. Brewed with orange and vanilla and it was delicious.

Yum! Looks good. Glad you enjoyed it.

[NYGoldenDomer]

Originally Posted by Jim2Dokes

Hey! Look at that we agree on something. That’s what I love about good beer, brings people together.
Yeah, I haven’t been to so cal since in my early 20s, but will for sure check it out if I go again and Stone I heard is awesome atmosphere as well.


Yum! Looks good. Glad you enjoyed it.

I have two more. One is a 10ABV DIPA and I forgot the other IPA. I think it was also another orange flavored. Maybe orange and creme? Creamsicle maybe?

[Jim2Dokes]

Originally Posted by NYGoldenDomer

I have two more. One is a 10ABV DIPA and I forgot the other IPA. I think it was also another orange flavored. Maybe orange and creme? Creamsicle maybe?

What’s the dipa you got?

[NYGoldenDomer]

Originally Posted by Jim2Dokes

What’s the dipa you got?

I'm not sure. I would have to double check when I get home and get back to you on that one(I'm working at the moment).

[DamshaBua]

Originally Posted by NYGoldenDomer

Ok so I had a very smooth IPA called Einstein's Little Favorite. Brewed with orange and vanilla and it was delicious.

I like the packaging of the beer and your presentation (nice glass/pour). I am not familiar with the beer but I will look for it.

[soulpatch]

Originally Posted by Jim2Dokes

Who do y’all think has the best barrel aged program? I am going to go with Firestone Walker, I just enjoyed a 2019 sucaba last night. They kill it and honestly have some of the most accessible ba beers. Love to here everyone’s thoughts as this style is easily my favorite.

I'm in the Midwest, so FW is not an option for me (but, I'd be happy to run some swaps on you if you're ever looking for something that's not distributed beyond the MW).

The big names in my neck of the woods are Founders and Bell's. Founder's definitely puts out some quality BA's but it seems like they've lost a little of their mojo, recently, IMHO. Transient can be a bit hit or miss (and doesn't distribute) but they put up some great stuff.
That being said, they best I've had is probably Avery out of Boulder. Lots of variety, pretty good consistency and huge ABV's.

[Jim2Dokes]

Originally Posted by soulpatch

I'm in the Midwest, so FW is not an option for me (but, I'd be happy to run some swaps on you if you're ever looking for something that's not distributed beyond the MW).

The big names in my neck of the woods are Founders and Bell's. Founder's definitely puts out some quality BA's but it seems like they've lost a little of their mojo, recently, IMHO. Transient can be a bit hit or miss (and doesn't distribute) but they put up some great stuff.
That being said, they best I've had is probably Avery out of Boulder. Lots of variety, pretty good consistency and huge ABV's.

FW actually distributes to Il and Indiana. I agree about founders, but if you haven’t tried their new KBS with mackinaw fudge you should. Avery is great too yep.

[soulpatch]

Originally Posted by Jim2Dokes

FW actually distributes to Il and Indiana. I agree about founders, but if you haven’t tried their new KBS with mackinaw fudge you should. Avery is great too yep.

Yeah, I've got KBS Fudge downstairs and it's solid. Thanks for the tip on FW, I'll see if family in IN can nab some for me.
https://www.brewbound.com/news/city-built-brewing-company-to-release-fibonacci-inspired-stout-series/ that I mentioned on a previous post. You can only get it around here but it is something special. Next one in the series is the 21-hour which promises to be a monster. The 13 was the first PB stout that I've gone back to and it was really great.
Looking forward to them dropping a BA version at some point in the future, though I'm not sure you can get a beer to hold up much past 20% ABV.

[NYGoldenDomer]

Originally Posted by Jim2Dokes

What’s the dipa you got?

I was mistaken, its actually a tipa.

Originally Posted by DamshaBua

I like the packaging of the beer and your presentation (nice glass/pour). I am not familiar with the beer but I will look for it.

Thank you.

[Jim2Dokes]

Opening up that 2020 bourbon county to celebrate the win!

[NYGoldenDomer]

Originally Posted by Jim2Dokes

What’s the dipa you got?

Originally Posted by NYGoldenDomer

I was mistaken, its actually a tipa.

This ended up being very smooth for a TIPA. Very good beer.

[Jim2Dokes]

Originally Posted by NYGoldenDomer

This ended up being very smooth for a TIPA. Very good beer.

Looks very good. I have not had that one. Enjoying some classic Belgian XMAs beers tonight for the loss, was going to crack something special. The N’ice Choufee and St Bernadus XMas ale will do however, love those Belgians!

[Jim2Dokes]

What’s the big game day beer this week?

[soulpatch]

Originally Posted by Jim2Dokes

What’s the big game day beer this week?

Cafe Deth Star
Transient Kentuckly
Goose Island BCBS Special #4
New Holland Triple Mash 2020

Four BA Imperial Stouts for an old-timer was way beyond my punching weight. So, I got to deal with two hangovers on the 2nd.

But, it sure was tasty.

[Jim2Dokes]

Originally Posted by soulpatch

Cafe Deth Star
Transient Kentuckly
Goose Island BCBS Special #4
New Holland Triple Mash 2020

Four BA Imperial Stouts for an old-timer was way beyond my punching weight. So, I got to deal with two hangovers on the 2nd.

But, it sure was tasty.

Woah! Respect my brother. Great sounding lineup and yes I respect you handling that hangover. I ended having a 10.5 other half ipa something and 2019 BCS.

[NYGoldenDomer]

Originally Posted by Jim2Dokes

Woah! Respect my brother. Great sounding lineup and yes I respect you handling that hangover. I ended having a 10.5 other half ipa something and 2019 BCS.

Those Other Half Imperial TIPAs pack a punch.

[Jim2Dokes]

Originally Posted by NYGoldenDomer

Those Other Half Imperial TIPAs pack a punch.

Indeed, and dangerous due to being so balanced. At times, the imperial or triple IPAs can have too much sweet malt flavor, this one did not. I drank it like a 7% versus slow sipping lol.