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Gameface said:
No way I'm gonna let this thread die.

Bought a bunch of wine for my wife for mother's day. While I was there I bought a mixed 6pack of IPAs.

Deschutes Fresh Squeezed

Uinta Detour

Squatters Hop Rising

Samuel Smith's India Ale

Sam Adam's Rebel IPA

Ninkasi Tricerahops

Most looking forward to Tricerahops. I've had it before (only one time) and have missed it.

Making a batch of UGLI Baby tomorrow and want the IPAs for inspiration...but I won't be drinking any of them until after it is made. I have a strict no drinking while brewing policy.
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I actually picked up some Detour on Saturday. I like it a lot. And it gets your buzzed very quickly. Win win.
 
It scares me to think how much of a lightweight I am now. Haven't had a drop since October. I have a stash of Johnny Walker I'm looking to get rid of(not looking to sell as I just don't want to throw it out) if anybody's interested. PM for deets. I work at 3 AM so you probably won't get a response tonight.
 
Red Jazz Fan said:
It scares me to think how much of a lightweight I am now. Haven't had a drop since October. I have a stash of Johnny Walker I'm looking to get rid of(not looking to sell as I just don't want to throw it out) if anybody's interested. PM for deets. I work at 3 AM so you probably won't get a response tonight.
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Figures that I quit drinking completely two days ago..
 
Tried Squatters Kristalweizen last night.

Not bad. This is a 4%abv "grocery store beer."

Didn't need to buy beer but Kristalweizen was one of my early regulars, although I haven't made it in a few years. From what I remember the Squatters version was very much like the one I used to make.

Very light, ultra clear, a little more than a hint of banana flavor, creamy and malty.
 
Trying a couple out of state craft beers available in grocery stores. In this case a couple "session" IPAs, Goose Island's (Chicago, IL) Goose IPA and High Lakes (Boise, ID) Sockeye Session IPA.

Goose island is a damn good session IPA. Flavorful and smooth. Very noticeable hop aroma. Easy drinking "session" IPA.

Sockeye left me feeling like I got socked in the eye. Overly bitter in a harsh way. The aroma was enticing and the color was a honeyed gold that had me drooling. Then it was just harsh.

In other news, there was already a beer in the seat "session" IPA is currently occupying, it's called Pale Ale. In the UK better known simply as a Bitter. IPA is a variant of English Bitter that has a higher alcohol content. So, when you reduce the alcohol content (and balance) of an IPA you don't suddenly create a "session" IPA, you have simply made a Bitter. /soapbox
 
I had a nice off-brand cola/orange mix last night with dinner. It was just fizzy enough with a mild citrus kick. Heady cola flavor and aroma. I think we got it at Aldi. Would recommend it.
 
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