Thanks to @armadillo, I have a sixer of Puppers beer (the official beer of Letterkenny tv show, made by Labatt's). Can only find in Canada, as far as I know, where Le Dillo Familia recently vacationed, and well, Puppers tastes like what you would expect. The can label/design is phenomenal, though. The alliteration on the back is classic Letterkenny.
Had my first Schell's Oktoberfest this weekend. Seems too early for this but it did taste good. Seemed like the thing to do since we were in New Ulm for a wedding and we pre-gamed at The B&L Bar.
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Had my first Schell's Oktoberfest this weekend. Seems too early for this but it did taste good. Seemed like the thing to do since we were in New Ulm for a wedding and we pre-gamed at The B&L Bar.
I am not a fan, for many reasons. And zero have to do with being a fan of LTD.
Without trying any of their beers, I just get the impression that they are going with the quantity over quality route.
They are after the Insta crowd, and the $$. Not about the neighborhood vibe, interacting with customers. They've done some things businesswise that were not professional.
When you tell somebody somethin', it depends on what part of the United States you're standin' in... as to just how dumb you are.
Visited the new Bier Hall at Schell's. Very nice. You can bring your own snacks but please leave crockpots, grills, and electric mixers at home lol. This year's Oktoberfest is a 10.
Got a sneak peek pic of ONE of the two barleywines LTD is releasing on the 16th for their Oktoberfest block party (the other is an American style, and they will have a Marzen and Festbier also). I'll be pouring with a couple friends inside the taproom all day, and I do mean all day. Come on by from 2-10pm! (FTR, I heard the REM and RAM is coming it at 14.5%)
When you tell somebody somethin', it depends on what part of the United States you're standin' in... as to just how dumb you are.
New favorite brewery: Great Turtle Brewing of Mackinac Island. Had 2 flights, all excellent. Liked it so much we went back the next day for more.
Also learned some history while on the Island. There's an old fort there that the British built during the Revolutionary War. The Americans took it over after winning the war. Then the Brits captured it during the war of 1812. Then the Americans took it back after winning that war. Interesting place to visit.
Got a sneak peek pic of ONE of the two barleywines LTD is releasing on the 16th for their Oktoberfest block party (the other is an American style, and they will have a Marzen and Festbier also). I'll be pouring with a couple friends inside the taproom all day, and I do mean all day. Come on by from 2-10pm! (FTR, I heard the REM and RAM is coming it at 14.5%)
I should report back on this. Both barleywines are amazing. Way too smooth and dangerous. The marzen was solid, the festbier was better than last year.
When you tell somebody somethin', it depends on what part of the United States you're standin' in... as to just how dumb you are.
Buddy had some people over for a BBQ and beer share. He said F it, and cracked a 2020 Toppling Goliath Kentucky Brunch Brand Stout. ? It was delicious.
For those NOT in the know, this 12 oz bottle costs $100 retail, if you are lucky enough to win an email lottery for the right to purchase a bottle. Currently goes for about $225 on the secondary.
He also shared some 2021 Sam Adams Utopias.
It was a good day.
When you tell somebody somethin', it depends on what part of the United States you're standin' in... as to just how dumb you are.
This year's Schell's Snowstorm is one of their best. Four Rye Dark Ale
It's good but I have enjoyed their doppels, stouts, or porters more than this years rye. When I visit my usual watering hole I will drink a Firebrick before this years Snowstorm.
In unrelated beer news I happened upon Odells Chocolate Lugene in the liquor store this week. Didn't know that they brought it back this year. It's so good to drink with a chocolatey snack.
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This year's Schell's Snowstorm is one of their best. Four Rye Dark Ale
It's good but I have enjoyed their doppels, stouts, or porters more than this years rye. When I visit my usual watering hole I will drink a Firebrick before this years Snowstorm.
In unrelated beer news I happened upon Odells Chocolate Lugene in the liquor store this week. Didn't know that they brought it back this year. It's so good to drink with a chocolatey snack.
Did they actually bring it back? (Honest) I thought that was done for a couple years ago, but I also know that is a beer that has staying power in the cellar.
When you tell somebody somethin', it depends on what part of the United States you're standin' in... as to just how dumb you are.
What started out as a "window-shopping" turned into an actual shopping. Stopped by Top Ten at Ridgedale tonight, and lo and behold: Buffalo Trace: $27 Sazerac Rye: $32 ($33?) Limit one bottle of each per customer, but that's a win. Given other stores' prices IF they get those bottles, I basically got the Sazerac for free. Note: I would never pay more than $35 for Trace, I know better. 😉
When you tell somebody somethin', it depends on what part of the United States you're standin' in... as to just how dumb you are.
I haven't seen Trace in Mankato other than in bars for quite a while...or at least at times when I've been looking.
Thanks to "flippers"/re-sellers on secondary market, it's turned into a highly allocated product. The stores figured out the secondary market, and cut out the middle man, so if you see a bottle in a store, it'll prob be around $50-60 (it should be around half that price). Additionally, distro favors restaurants/bars over stores.
Other products that have veered that way are Eagle Rare, Weller, Blanton's, and Elmer T Lee.
When you tell somebody somethin', it depends on what part of the United States you're standin' in... as to just how dumb you are.
Buffalo Trace's Bourbon Cream seems to more prevalent lately (and not jacked prices: $25-30). Bought a bottle and tried it, meh. I don't get the hype. It's good, but not ZOMG NEED TO HAVE A BOTTLE!!!!! Back Channel brought back "F*ck That Guy" (named after Andrew Volstead, hint hint) and it was a good batch.
When you tell somebody somethin', it depends on what part of the United States you're standin' in... as to just how dumb you are.
Finally tried the Duck Duck Beer by Grey Duck Brewing at the game last weekend. Wasn’t a BIG fan of it, but if they support Dinkytown Athletics, I can drink them while at the game.
Had the day off, toodled around downtown Hopkins, stopped at the liquor store on Main St. Found this year's Sam Adams Utopias. Yayz! Better yet, great price. I was hearing about $280 for a bottle, they had it for $250. No clue how that little store got it, but I was more than happy to find it.
My habit of window-shopping pays off yet again.
When you tell somebody somethin', it depends on what part of the United States you're standin' in... as to just how dumb you are.
