tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32412760.post1722220466413532701..comments2023-06-16T11:59:53.479-04:00Comments on Hoosier Beer Geek: A Beer Blog for Indiana, from Indianapolis: "Hoppy" New Year'sJimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17412784462353586629noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32412760.post-62705219483891925542007-11-18T23:15:00.000-05:002007-11-18T23:15:00.000-05:00If you are needing some on tap Lindemans I believe...If you are needing some on tap Lindemans I believe I saw the framboise on tap last week at Rich O's Public House in New Albany (a beer geek's heaven)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32412760.post-66475067428961440162007-11-17T07:37:00.000-05:002007-11-17T07:37:00.000-05:00Jason, thanks for the heads up on the Lindemans po...Jason, thanks for the heads up on the Lindemans possibly screwing up the tap lines. Looks like Alpha Klaus is going to be the winner here, so no worries for Deano. I think I'm still going to ask Nick to order some 750ml bottles of the Framboise so I can get my lambic jones satisfied.Jimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17412784462353586629noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32412760.post-3890355560119888032007-11-16T19:18:00.000-05:002007-11-16T19:18:00.000-05:00I'd vote for Alpha Klaus as well. Support your lo...I'd vote for Alpha Klaus as well. Support your local Hoosier brewers!<BR/>;-)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32412760.post-7257700423160281612007-11-16T10:21:00.000-05:002007-11-16T10:21:00.000-05:00I know Deano is going to do three seatings that ev...I know Deano is going to do three seatings that evening for dinner - a 7pm, a 9pm, and 11pm. But he doesn't expect a lot of people. He said they would accomodate whatever we need, so pretty much anytime we wanted to start would be fine by them.Exit 465https://www.blogger.com/profile/00353474407688923775noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32412760.post-6028720483453255652007-11-16T08:04:00.000-05:002007-11-16T08:04:00.000-05:00Still working on the details, Matt - we'll post so...Still working on the details, Matt - we'll post something as soon as we know.Mikehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12047590428827738771noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32412760.post-42073450484309148902007-11-15T20:30:00.000-05:002007-11-15T20:30:00.000-05:00Do you know what time you would open things up? I...Do you know what time you would open things up? I would like to stop by for a few beers with a DD before heading to a friends place for New Years to stay. I just don't like being on the road that night after about 10 pm. I've had two friends in fairly serious accidents on that night by no fault of their own, but by a drunk driver.Matthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06913054347911490028noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32412760.post-67790451615600656382007-11-15T14:03:00.000-05:002007-11-15T14:03:00.000-05:00I'm throwing my vote out there for 3F's Alpha Clau...I'm throwing my vote out there for 3F's Alpha Claus as well. Brugge Black would be good, but will be widely available by New Year's I think. <BR/><BR/>As for the WCB question, right now Deano's usually mainly WCB. Hence the limitation.Jasonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02390860551767424713noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32412760.post-67525630049409279332007-11-15T12:49:00.000-05:002007-11-15T12:49:00.000-05:00Also, on the note of Lindeman's Framboise Lambic, ...Also, on the note of Lindeman's Framboise Lambic, Deano will NOT want that in his system unless he want to dedicate it forever to a tap. Those beers, because of the CRAZY WILD yeast, tend to ruin draft beer lines and leave a lambic flavor for other beers long thereafter. At least that what I've heard from reasonably reputable sources.<BR/><BR/>It might not happen after ONE tapping, but if they were my lines, and they were the expensive glycol type, I would definitely think twice about it.j . j .https://www.blogger.com/profile/09001986729410659816noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32412760.post-58576510735147365872007-11-15T12:42:00.000-05:002007-11-15T12:42:00.000-05:00BW3 had it for a while Brooklyn Black Chocolate St...BW3 had it for a while Brooklyn Black Chocolate Stout this spring / summer before they became BadaBoomz. And it was a 16 oz pint for their monday night price of $2.50. 'Bout the best deal in town at the time (at least based on a 10.5% aclohol bill).<BR/><BR/>You might go for something a bit more sessionable but still good. Generally good seasonal is Goose Island Christmas Ale.j . j .https://www.blogger.com/profile/09001986729410659816noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32412760.post-60320468543613933162007-11-15T09:15:00.000-05:002007-11-15T09:15:00.000-05:00I tried to post suggestions yesterday, but the dam...I tried to post suggestions yesterday, but the damn thing kept shutting down.<BR/><BR/>I like the Alpha Claus and really any Delirium I would be fine with. I would also be good with anything from Unibroue, as well as the Black from Brugge.<BR/><BR/>I like Matt's idea of the Double Bastard, too.Exit 465https://www.blogger.com/profile/00353474407688923775noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32412760.post-60558026424150106462007-11-15T07:30:00.000-05:002007-11-15T07:30:00.000-05:00Does it have to be from WCB? A keg of Stone's Dou...Does it have to be from WCB? A keg of Stone's Double Bastard would be nice. <BR/><BR/>I do like Mike' idea of the Delerium Noel. That is some tasty stuff. <BR/><BR/>The Alpha Klaus from 3F's would also be very nice. <BR/><BR/>Also, I am sure plenty of us have had it, but a keg of Hopslam should be out by that time, and with the impending hop shortage possible a small farwell to DIPA's for most of 08. Hopslam should be just out during that week.Matthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06913054347911490028noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32412760.post-33795769085933791262007-11-14T16:51:00.000-05:002007-11-14T16:51:00.000-05:00Well, after having a Brugge Black at lunch today, ...Well, after having a Brugge Black at lunch today, I would go with that. Another option--which would be quite expensive--would be Lindeman's Framboise Lambic. A champagne-like beer that many would like for New Years Eve (though I realize that some beer geeks hate fruit beers).Jimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17412784462353586629noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32412760.post-47522134405502722832007-11-14T14:09:00.000-05:002007-11-14T14:09:00.000-05:00Great stuff mike!They all sound like interesting o...Great stuff mike!<BR/><BR/>They all sound like interesting options, though I just had the Brooklyn Black Stout for the first time and wasn't that crazy about it. Of course, I had it right next to a Thirsty Dog Siberian Night (also first time) that kicked the shit out of it, so my impression may not be fair. I guess it's moot since kegs of Siberian Night aren't available.<BR/><BR/>Another Christmasy option:<BR/><BR/>Three Floyds Alpha Klaus<A HREF="http://beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/26/7438" REL="nofollow"><BR/>91 at Beer Advocate</A><BR/><A HREF="http://www.ratebeer.com/Beer/three-floyds-alpha-klaus-christmas-porter/10963/" REL="nofollow">99 at Rate Beer</A>CorrNDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15371462855078578516noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32412760.post-64942468202802723312007-11-14T14:06:00.000-05:002007-11-14T14:06:00.000-05:00I don't know who this Mike guy is, but he sounds l...I don't know who this Mike guy is, but he sounds like he's trying to die and blame it on the Beer Geeks.Jasonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02390860551767424713noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32412760.post-56648386062581424562007-11-14T13:43:00.000-05:002007-11-14T13:43:00.000-05:00Possible Beer: Delirium Noelat world class92 at ra...Possible Beer: <BR/>Delirium Noel<BR/><BR/><A HREF="http://www.worldclassbeverages.com/proddetail.asp?prod=771" REL="nofollow">at world class</A><BR/><BR/><A HREF="http://ratebeer.com/Beer/delirium-no%EBl/5998/" REL="nofollow">92 at ratebeer</A><BR/><BR/><A HREF="http://beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/180/2347" REL="nofollow">87 at beer advocate</A><BR/><BR/>Pluses: Elephant in a Santa Hat (though that's only on bottles, and we're getting a keg), rarely on tap anywhere, made out of chupacabra eggs and snake legs.<BR/><BR/>Minuses: Delirium's beers are the leading cause of death in drinking elephants, 10% ABV means also leading cause of loss of pants on the dance floor.<BR/><BR/><I>Added note: I haven't been drinking today</I>Mikehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12047590428827738771noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32412760.post-68797806886144566312007-11-14T13:35:00.000-05:002007-11-14T13:35:00.000-05:00Maybe the flying dog isn't limited release.. I don...Maybe the flying dog isn't limited release.. I don't see that anywhere else. Also, WCB's site says: "Ideal Drinking Occasion: When you need to see double."Mikehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12047590428827738771noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32412760.post-2796316297159396342007-11-14T13:34:00.000-05:002007-11-14T13:34:00.000-05:00Possible Beer:Flying Dog Double Dog Pale AleDouble...Possible Beer:<BR/>Flying Dog Double Dog Pale Ale<BR/><BR/>Double Dog Double Pale Ale marks Flying Dog's 10th Anniversary and the launch of the Wild Dog series. A deluxe collection of limited release beers from our brewmasters, the series will showcase some of the boldest styles from around the world.<BR/><BR/>At 10.5% Alc By Vol and 85 IBUs, Double Dog Double Pale Ale is the stuff legends are made of. <BR/><BR/><A HREF="http://beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/68/35754" REL="nofollow">88 at Beer Advocate</A><BR/><BR/><A HREF="http://ratebeer.com/Beer/flying-dog-double-dog-double-pale-ale-(formerly-wild-dog)/39287/" REL="nofollow">97 at Rate Beer</A><BR/><BR/>Pluses: Never seen this on tap anywhere, supposed to be a limited release beer, makes your dog fly (too bad I only have a cat).<BR/><BR/>Minuses: Have you ever been hit with flying dog poop? Not pretty.Mikehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12047590428827738771noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32412760.post-86877230772307715402007-11-14T13:29:00.000-05:002007-11-14T13:29:00.000-05:00Possible Beer:Brooklyn Black Chocolate StoutAt Wor...Possible Beer:<BR/>Brooklyn Black Chocolate Stout<BR/><BR/><A HREF="http://www.worldclassbeverages.com/proddetail.asp?prod=1007" REL="nofollow">At World Class</A><BR/><BR/><A HREF="http://ratebeer.com/Ratings/Beer/Beer-Ratings.asp?BeerID=531" REL="nofollow">99 at Rate Beer</A><BR/><BR/><A HREF="http://beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/45/680" REL="nofollow">90 at Beer Advocate</A><BR/><BR/>Pluses: Never seen this on tap anywhere, made out of baby seals and ground up nuns.<BR/><BR/>Minuses: 10.6%, so I'll probably die. <BR/><BR/>Pluses: If you die from drinking a nun, you automatically go to heaven.Mikehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12047590428827738771noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32412760.post-29655131150716215712007-11-14T12:19:00.000-05:002007-11-14T12:19:00.000-05:00First possible beer: Gouden Carolus Noël (Christma...First possible beer: <BR/>Gouden Carolus Noël (Christmas)<BR/><BR/><A HREF="http://www.worldclassbeverages.com/proddetail.asp?prod=655" REL="nofollow">At World Class Beverages</A><BR/><BR/><A HREF="http://www.ratebeer.com/Beer/gouden-carolus-no%EBl-(christmas)/18375/" REL="nofollow">98 at Rate Beer</A><BR/><BR/>Pluses: Never seen this anywhere, and the brewery has a pretty good reputation<BR/><BR/>Minuses: Belgian, 10.5%, so I'll probably die.Mikehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12047590428827738771noreply@blogger.com