Got a bottle of Element Brewing Company's Red Giant in the Fridge for Christmas.

Our Beers (http://www.elementbeer.com/page11/page11.html)

Still trying to figure out what else to pick....see what comes out this week at the store.

What's everybody else Drinking/Trying for the Holiday Season?

I've been hooked on Maine Beer Co. They make small batches that you can find on draft if you are in the Portland area or Eastern Standard in Boston or the 16ish oz. bottles. Mean Old Tom is a nice Oatmeal Stout with some vanillia used, but by no means overpowering. A nice drinkable stout that won't overwhelm with alcohol % like some of the imperials that are out there. They make a few others Zoe, Peeper, and Lunch that are all excellent. If you ever see the Lunch IPA I would grab as much as you can. Its developing a cultish following and doesnt last long. Its one of the best IPA's I've ever had and thats my favorite style.

Buzz's Pub is open and fully stocked for Santa...have to be ready for any request! Got the Bartenders guide ready to go.

That Vanilla Stout sounds good...have to see if I can track some down

What ever my sister and father decide to buy. We're flying to Iowa...
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I think it will be mostly wine on Christmas. We have Rib Roast so red goes good. Maybe some Ruby Porter too.

for beer I'll add to my merry with guinness black lager. with lasagna on the menu for both christmas eve and christmas day I know it'll be red at supper.

duh, dogfishhead 60

Thats still so far away, I cant commit this early. But I'll think about while I work on this RED STAG and Vanilla coke

Sailor Jerry spiced rum
is our latest choice of coffee creamer.

Jack,jack and coke,jack,Dogfish head 60 and I still have a 12 pk of Sam Octoberfest:drool:

egg nog if I'm lucky

Corona :D

probably get some stone arrogant bastard and either stone or victory IPA to bring over my uncles and some great divide hercules douple IPA for back at home.

i usually pick up the anchor steam holiday beer, its a tradition from my time in SF

mmmmm, I love the Stone IPA's. They have the Ruination on tap at Sunset Bar & Grill. That can get me in trouble. That place in general gets me in trouble. The 60 is great too, Had the 90 recently and I thought it was going to strip the enamel off my teeth. I can't imagine what that 120 is like.

Ghandi Bot! Also have Oatmeal Milk stout from Riverhorse. When the wife is thirsty, a current favorite is a good reposada tequila w/ ginger beer or a st germaine gin and soda.

I just can't stop with the Six Point Autumnation. They had it still today so I grabbed it. Tough to beat.

Got some Racer IPA and Southern Tier Porter Also.

mmmmm, I love the Stone IPA's. They have the Ruination on tap at Sunset Bar & Grill. That can get me in trouble. That place in general gets me in trouble. The 60 is great too, Had the 90 recently and I thought it was going to strip the enamel off my teeth. I can't imagine what that 120 is like.

Are you mixing up the Stone with Dogfish? Or are you just having a few too many ;)? The Dogfish 120 is potent stuff. I had 3 in one sitting and lost a couple of hours of memory :eek:.
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mmmmm, I love the Stone IPA's. They have the Ruination on tap at Sunset Bar & Grill. That can get me in trouble. That place in general gets me in trouble. The 60 is great too, Had the 90 recently and I thought it was going to strip the enamel off my teeth. I can't imagine what that 120 is like.

i figured the ruination was a bit pricey at $20 for 6 to bring to a party. Went with regular stone IPA and victory hop wallop. got some southern tier for tonight.

120 is my top of list. Because, my 3 liters of Ukrainian vodka, is drained

Josh, thanx for the suggestion...just picked up a bottle of te Ruination IPA to go with the Red Giant.

Egg Nog

Old family recipe that I have been tweaking a bit year to year since it got "dumbed down" a bit due to health concerns. Almost back to where it needs to be (one qt heavy cream and one qt light cream and about 20 proof), but will probably give it one more adjustment next year (back to 2 qts heavy cream).

That and some quads and an imperial or two if I get some left coast brands I prefer.

Josh, thanx for the suggestion...just picked up a bottle of te Ruination IPA to go with the Red Giant.

You ever end up getting the great divide hercules?
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Sierra Nevada Celebration Ale....been addicted.This year's brew just seems better than years past,and the bathroom scale reflects it also.....

i usually pick up the anchor steam holiday beer, its a tradition from my time in SF

Got some tonight, pretty good.
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Sierra Nevada Celebration Ale....been addicted.This year's brew just seems better than years past,and the bathroom scale reflects it also.....

I forgot where I saw it, but they changed the recipe. Maybe it was on their site?
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Nothing for XMas but a Shock Top Belgian White at the moment ;)

You ever end up getting the great divide hercules?
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No I haven't....but there's still time :hee:

who's waiting for Christmas

Not me... heh heh heh :drool:

St. Bernardus Abt 12 :cheers:

i figured the ruination was a bit pricey at $20 for 6 to bring to a party. Went with regular stone IPA and victory hop wallop. got some southern tier for tonight.

The best is when someone goes to the cooler looking for light domestic, end up pissed because its gone, and then says "oh well. I'll drink this". They take it, drink it, and then complain to you that you're crazy for drinking "heavy and dark" beers. You literally need to hide the good stuff! Forunately my family is pretty educated in beer. Cousin put me tight to my first Dogfish.
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Otter Creek Copper Ale, Dogfish 60 minute Ale, Allegash White Belgian Ale

this is on the list and a couple of BA stouts Burton Baton | Dogfish Head Craft Brewed Ales (http://www.dogfish.com/brews-spirits/the-brews/occassional-rarities/burton-baton.htm)

I had to beat out a women for last 120's, It was going to the mat...

Dogfishhead 60, Opa Opa Red Ale, Sam's winter assorted but the winner was Sameul Smiths Winter Welcome, WOW!:love:

Took down a growler of Olde Burnside Brewing Company Ten Penny Ale, a few glasses of whine,couple Red Stags and vanilla Coke, and topped with some Kettle One. Night night!

Red Giant was a little dissapointing...it was just OK...nothing really stood out about it...as always the Ruination IPA was awesome...had a couple home made Cranberry Schnaaps to round everything out.

Are you mixing up the Stone with Dogfish? Or are you just having a few too many ;)? The Dogfish 120 is potent stuff. I had 3 in one sitting and lost a couple of hours of memory :eek:.
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Haha, no, I was just rambling about a few of my favorite IPA's. My uncle brought a 6 pack of the Rogue Santa's private reserve. It was pretty good. I thinks its a bit of a rip off though. Hope everyone enjoyed the holiday weekend.

almost time for a new years thread. decisions, decisions.

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