The Beer Thread

[G. Keenan]

I bought a sixer of Bell's Hopslam last week. Oh boy is it good. It's pricey at something like $16-17 for a six-pack, so despite how good it is, the price means it's far from a bargain. That said, there's a darn good chance I'll buy another sixer when it comes out again next year.

http://www.bellsbeer.com/index.php?c=pr ... content=22

The Hopslam is damn good. Another worth trying, if you're into coffee stouts, is their Java stout. One of the best I've had.

Bell's is quickly becoming my second favorite brewer, after Dogfish Head. Nothing competes with Dogfish for creativity and execution across the board. They're in a league of their own. But Bell's, for overall quality across a broad range of styles is tough to beat. Off the top of my head I can't think of another craft brewer with a wider range of beers, almost all of which are near the top of their class.

[robbotis]

I bought a sixer of Bell's Hopslam last week. Oh boy is it good. It's pricey at something like $16-17 for a six-pack, so despite how good it is, the price means it's far from a bargain. That said, there's a darn good chance I'll buy another sixer when it comes out again next year.

http://www.bellsbeer.com/index.php?c=pr ... content=22

The Hopslam is damn good. Another worth trying, if you're into coffee stouts, is their Java stout. One of the best I've had.

Bell's is quickly becoming my second favorite brewer, after Dogfish Head. Nothing competes with Dogfish for creativity and execution across the board. They're in a league of their own. But Bell's, for overall quality across a broad range of styles is tough to beat. Off the top of my head I can't think of another craft brewer with a wider range of beers, almost all of which are near the top of their class.

Hopslam is delicious.
Anyone have Surly Darkness?
Even more delicious.

[Gashouse]

Hopslam is delicious.
Anyone have Surly Darkness?
Even more delicious.

I haven't tried a Surly Darkness yet. Given the quality of the rest of their beers, I'm sure it's quality.

[JL21]

Bell's is quickly becoming my second favorite brewer, after Dogfish Head. Nothing competes with Dogfish for creativity and execution across the board. They're in a league of their own. But Bell's, for overall quality across a broad range of styles is tough to beat. Off the top of my head I can't think of another craft brewer with a wider range of beers, almost all of which are near the top of their class.

Replace Dogfish Head with New Glarus, and I'm in total agreement.

And honestly, I haven't had many (any?) of the Dogfish Head brews, so I don't mean it as a dig at Dogfish Head.

[jim]

Bell's is quickly becoming my second favorite brewer, after Dogfish Head. Nothing competes with Dogfish for creativity and execution across the board. They're in a league of their own. But Bell's, for overall quality across a broad range of styles is tough to beat. Off the top of my head I can't think of another craft brewer with a wider range of beers, almost all of which are near the top of their class.

Replace Dogfish Head with New Glarus, and I'm in total agreement.

And honestly, I haven't had many (any?) of the Dogfish Head brews, so I don't mean it as a dig at Dogfish Head.

I've had both and NG > DF.

[JackofDiamonds]

Bell's is quickly becoming my second favorite brewer, after Dogfish Head. Nothing competes with Dogfish for creativity and execution across the board. They're in a league of their own. But Bell's, for overall quality across a broad range of styles is tough to beat. Off the top of my head I can't think of another craft brewer with a wider range of beers, almost all of which are near the top of their class.

Replace Dogfish Head with New Glarus, and I'm in total agreement.

And honestly, I haven't had many (any?) of the Dogfish Head brews, so I don't mean it as a dig at Dogfish Head.

I've had both and NG > DF.

You are dumb and stupid and nobody likes you.

(DFH defender4lyfe)

(I haven't had New Glarus.)

[Radbird]

Well, I know NG is good. I haven't had too much of either Bell or DFH, so I'm in no position to weigh in here.

But I am getting thirsty.

[jim]

Most small brewers that branch too far out screw it up. NG has so many different beers and almost without fail they get it right.

Yokel is my new NG favorite for those heading to Cheeseland soon.

[G. Keenan]

Bell's is quickly becoming my second favorite brewer, after Dogfish Head. Nothing competes with Dogfish for creativity and execution across the board. They're in a league of their own. But Bell's, for overall quality across a broad range of styles is tough to beat. Off the top of my head I can't think of another craft brewer with a wider range of beers, almost all of which are near the top of their class.

Replace Dogfish Head with New Glarus, and I'm in total agreement.

And honestly, I haven't had many (any?) of the Dogfish Head brews, so I don't mean it as a dig at Dogfish Head.

I've had both and NG > DF.

Jim, this is the wrongest statement you've ever made on GRB.

New Glarus is a nice little brewery, really. They've got some very nice beers. I even took a day trip up there a couple months ago just to tour the brewery and sample a bunch of their brews. That said, they aren't even close to brewing beer on the level that Dogfish does. Though, to be fair to them, they aren't really trying to either. Dogfish mostly makes what sometimes get called "big" beers, i.e. higher alcohol content, lots of crazy ingredients, a ton of calories. New Glarus is a great regional brewery making fine beer. Dogfish is making works of art.

RC, I don't think Dogfish Head has a distributor in StL, or if they do, it's maybe only a couple of specialty shops.

[haltz]

I'm pretty sure you can't find DFH anywhere in St. Louis and I'd appreciate if y'all would stop talking about until it can be purchased here.