Author Topic: Craft Beer Advent Calendar Discussion Thread! (Read 36142 times)

jackal · « **Reply #25 on:** December 06, 2012, 09:48:51 am »

Woah!. That's not the beer I got for day six! I got another Austrian beer, but didn't catch the name as I was bolting out the door.I am positive it was not the Ugly Duck though.

Hound · « **Reply #26 on:** December 06, 2012, 09:51:34 am »

Quote from: jackal on December 06, 2012, 09:48:51 am

Woah!. That's not the beer I got for day six! I got another Austrian beer, but didn't catch the name as I was bolting out the door.I am positive it was not the Ugly Duck though.

It's the same beer I got then. Mac Queen's Nessie - Malt Whisky Red Beer.

I was worried there for a second that it was supposed to be an IPA. I'm a whisky fan, so this one I am stoked about.

jackal · « **Reply #27 on:** December 06, 2012, 09:54:55 am »

Quote from: Hound on December 06, 2012, 09:51:34 am

It's the same beer I got then. Mac Queen's Nessie - Malt Whisky Red Beer.

I was worried there for a second that it was supposed to be an IPA. I'm a whisky fan, so this one I am stoked about.

Yup, now that you mention the name, that's the one I got.

GrantC · « **Reply #28 on:** December 06, 2012, 10:00:02 am »

The hell? Did I open the wrong door? >_<

I blame carguyjon.

edit:

itshay, looking at the pic I took of the whole calendar & remembering which door I opened I think I opened one of the _neighbours_ to 6. I won't say anymore so as not to ruin the surprise.

double edit:

I got home, this is seriously the beer that came out've "Door #6" for me...

Hound · « **Reply #29 on:** December 06, 2012, 10:07:30 am »

Seriously though, how is your fridge is so empty?

jackal · « **Reply #30 on:** December 06, 2012, 10:18:20 am »

Quote from: Hound on December 06, 2012, 10:07:30 am

Seriously though, how is your fridge is so empty?

I thought about the very same thing.

GrantC · « **Reply #31 on:** December 06, 2012, 10:18:59 am »

Quote from: Hound on December 06, 2012, 10:07:30 am

Seriously though, how is your fridge is so empty?

Camera angles to hide what _is_ in it to avoid criticisms... And a pressing need to go grocery shopping.

GrantC · « **Reply #32 on:** December 06, 2012, 06:19:39 pm »

Okay, I checked & edited my post above.

That beer is what came out've door 6 for me!

GrantC · « **Reply #33 on:** December 06, 2012, 07:56:37 pm »

Well, this IPA doesn't suck... but the

Quote from: Hound on December 06, 2012, 09:51:34 am

Mac Queen's Nessie - Malt Whisky Red Beer.

that you guys go sounds like it'll be good. Here's hoping two of mine got switched somehow...

Hound · « **Reply #34 on:** December 06, 2012, 08:56:34 pm »

Quote from: GrantC on December 06, 2012, 07:56:37 pm

Well, this IPA doesn't suck... but the that you guys go sounds like it'll be good. Here's hoping two of mine got switched somehow...

I think Sherbrooke carries it. The beer was good, 2nd fav so far. Not nearly as peaty as I figured it would be.

jackal · « **Reply #35 on:** December 06, 2012, 09:00:53 pm »

. Babysitting the goddaughter's tonight, and haven't had a chance to drink mine yet.

GrantC · « **Reply #36 on:** December 07, 2012, 07:19:46 am »

Okay, Dec. 7

Are we all on the same page again?

Hound · « **Reply #37 on:** December 07, 2012, 08:13:08 am »

Quote from: GrantC on December 07, 2012, 07:19:46 am

Okay, Dec. 7

Are we all on the same page again?

Yessir. How were the other 2?

GrantC · « **Reply #38 on:** December 07, 2012, 08:29:42 am »

Quote from: Hound on December 07, 2012, 08:13:08 am

Yessir. How were the other 2?

The Golser Weissbier was a good, if unsurprising wheat bear.

The Hopfest IPA was pretty good, I found it tastey & very drinkable unlike most IPA I run into...

Asstuna · « **Reply #39 on:** December 07, 2012, 04:17:15 pm »

Oh, this thread makes me weep. I'll be looking for the calendar next next year

GrantC · « **Reply #40 on:** December 07, 2012, 07:53:19 pm »

So today's Ratsherrn Premium.

That's just a crisp European lager... Anyone have any other notes?

Hound · « **Reply #41 on:** December 07, 2012, 08:27:45 pm »

Quote from: GrantC on December 07, 2012, 07:53:19 pm

So today's Ratsherrn Premium.

That's just a crisp European lager... Anyone have any other notes?

I'd say a slight sweet maltiness taste. It's mostly just a really crisp and refreshing beer. Borderline "boring" in flavor but I'd love to drink it all night! Better than amstel or heineken.

jackal · « **Reply #42 on:** December 08, 2012, 04:28:08 pm »

Quote from: Hound on December 07, 2012, 08:27:45 pm

I'd say a slight sweet maltiness taste. It's mostly just a really crisp and refreshing beer. Borderline "boring" in flavor but I'd love to drink it all night! Better than amstel or heineken.

Boring is right. I have been getting more used to darker German beers. (Erdinger Donkle comes to mind) It is crisp and clean, and refreshing, but tastes like every other run of the mill Heineken.

Today's is Hubertus Festbock. It looks to be very light in colour for such a strong beer @ 7.2%. I'll be catching up now as a reward for cleaning all the carpets today.

Tricky [RCAF] · « **Reply #43 on:** December 08, 2012, 09:30:00 pm »

Quote from: Assunta on December 07, 2012, 04:17:15 pm

Oh, this thread makes me weep. I'll be looking for the calendar next next year

Ditto, it doesn't help with their wonderful use of adjectives that make me thirsty just reading the descriptions.

jackal · « **Reply #44 on:** December 09, 2012, 05:19:21 pm »

Frastanzer s'honig is today's beer. As alluded to by the honeycomb pattern on the label, this is a _very_ sweet beer. For my tastes it is not such a hit. I find the sweetness a little overpowering, but it has a hop' finish.

I'm hoping to find a little more on the darker side of things, but I am enjoying that I get to experience these beers that I may otherwise wouldn't have experienced.

Hound · « **Reply #45 on:** December 09, 2012, 08:33:30 pm »

Quote from: jackal on December 09, 2012, 05:19:21 pm

Frastanzer s'honig is today's beer. As alluded to by the honeycomb pattern on the label, this is a _very_ sweet beer. For my tastes it is not such a hit. I find the sweetness a little overpowering, but it has a hop' finish.

I'm hoping to find a little more on the darker side of things, but I am enjoying that I get to experience these beers that I may otherwise wouldn't have experienced.

Today's beer I'd say is similar to Sleeman's Honey Brown Lager, smoother, and way sweeter. If only the sweetness was toned down a bit it could be a good beer. My wife enjoyed it though.

I'd say we're due for another dark beer soon.

Hound · « **Reply #46 on:** December 10, 2012, 10:49:46 am »

Quote from: Hound on December 09, 2012, 08:33:30 pm

I'd say we're due for another dark beer soon.

Well, no dark beer for today. My calendar had a Schleppe in it. Anyone else get the same beer?

GrantC · « **Reply #47 on:** December 10, 2012, 11:22:17 am »

Quote from: Hound on December 10, 2012, 10:49:46 am

Well, no dark beer for today. My calendar had a Schleppe in it. Anyone else get the same beer?

Yuppers. How come I'm the only one posting pics in this thread?

Hound · « **Reply #48 on:** December 10, 2012, 11:27:19 am »

Quote from: GrantC on December 10, 2012, 11:22:17 am

Yuppers. How come I'm the only one posting pics in this thread?

I lack the photography skills and figure you'll beat me anyways.

jackal · « **Reply #49 on:** December 10, 2012, 11:32:39 am »

Quote from: GrantC on December 10, 2012, 11:22:17 am

Yuppers. How come I'm the only one posting pics in this thread?

Because aside from the one day, it would all be pictures of the same beer of course.