Anybody try Dogfish Head 90 Minute IPA? - Page 52

dParis · 05-13-2011, 07:56 AM

At a bar that will remain nameless in Chicago, by chance, I had a bottle of FFF Gumballhead and I was blown away. I wanted to see if it was a honeymoon high so I set out to buy some for home consumption. Yesterday I had a chance to hit several liquor stores large and small and try to procure a six-pack, at least. Well, I got a lesson on how difficult it is to find 3 Floyds beer. Particularly Gumballhead.

At Binny's, the largest and most complete chain of liquor stores in the Chicago area, I saw the usual microbrews lined up; Goose Island, Bells, SN, Dogfishead, Flying Dog, etc. and not ever looking for 3 Floyds specifically, I assumed I wasn't looking close enough or I didn't recognize the packaging (much of the product packaging does blend together at some point) . At the customer service desk, I asked,

"Do you not stock 3 Floyds beer?".

The guy I was speaking to raised an eyebrow and lowered a half-smirk. The three other employees at the desk turned and glared at me with looks of annoyance bordering on shock.

"Uhmm, Gumballhead, maybe?"

You would think I was asking them to poop bricks of gold bullion.

Similar scenes played out the four other stores I visited.

Does anyone know if they sell their product at their brew pub in Munster? It's only an hour round trip from where I am.

Kevin T · 05-13-2011, 08:47 AM

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Originally Posted by dParis

At a bar that will remain nameless in Chicago, by chance, I had a bottle of FFF Gumballhead and I was blown away. I wanted to see if it was a honeymoon high so I set out to buy some for home consumption. Yesterday I had a chance to hit several liquor stores large and small and try to procure a six-pack, at least. Well, I got a lesson on how difficult it is to find 3 Floyds beer. Particularly Gumballhead.

At Binny's, the largest and most complete chain of liquor stores in the Chicago area, I saw the usual microbrews lined up; Goose Island, Bells, SN, Dogfishead, Flying Dog, etc. and not ever looking for 3 Floyds specifically, I assumed I wasn't looking close enough or I didn't recognize the packaging (much of the product packaging does blend together at some point) . At the customer service desk, I asked,

"Do you not stock 3 Floyds beer?".

The guy I was speaking to raised an eyebrow and lowered a half-smirk. The three other employees at the desk turned and glared at me with looks of annoyance bordering on shock.

"Uhmm, Gumballhead, maybe?"

You would think I was asking them to poop bricks of gold bullion.

Similar scenes played out the four other stores I visited.

Does anyone know if they sell their product at their brew pub in Munster? It's only an hour round trip from where I am.

I get that when looking for Pliny here in Cali. Seems like a lot of beer stores are really turning against Russian River. My fave spot to buy beer just got their "card" revoked by Russian River. Apparently, the guy is hard core about keeping the beer refrigerated at a certain temp all along the process and they must have messed up somewhere along the line. That's the second place to lose Pliny in 2 months. Still haven't decided if the Russian River guy is a mad genius or just a d*ck. The beer is great and all but it's not like there aren't acceptable alternatives.

mikeler · 05-13-2011, 09:07 AM

In NYC, just had a Fire Island Red Wagon IPA at a Mexican joint for lunch. It was tasty and now I'm groggy...

jhick · 05-13-2011, 08:49 PM

I had Boulevard Harvest Dance Wheat Wine tonight, and forgot how really good this beer is. Really top notch stuff!

Kevin T · 05-14-2011, 05:43 AM

I finally tried Midas Touch from Dogfish Head. Supposedly the oldest recipe for a beer-type beverage ever found-made with barley, muscat grapes, honey and saffron. I was always interested in trying it but never wanted to part with $15 for a 4-pack. Found a single yesterday and glad I tried it. Very tasty beer, much like a good Belgian.

Also had a Lost Abbey Judgement Day, quad-styled Belgian. I haven't been drinking much of their beer lately but they're certainly one of the best American brewers that do Belgian styles. Just a very smooth, flavorful and complex quad-style.

Brother Thelonius tonight...

jhick · 05-17-2011, 05:24 AM

Just tried Weyerbacher Double Simcoe unfiltered and Mikkeller Rauch Geek Breakfast recently. Both were superb!

mikeler · 05-17-2011, 05:31 AM

Tried a sample of Oskar Blues Gubna Imperial IPA last night. Also had a few other samples but nothing noteworthy besides this one. It was a fairly nice DIPA but they had DF 90 on tap so I could not pass that up.

jhick · 05-17-2011, 06:25 AM

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Originally Posted by dParis

At a bar that will remain nameless in Chicago, by chance, I had a bottle of FFF Gumballhead and I was blown away. I wanted to see if it was a honeymoon high so I set out to buy some for home consumption. Yesterday I had a chance to hit several liquor stores large and small and try to procure a six-pack, at least. Well, I got a lesson on how difficult it is to find 3 Floyds beer. Particularly Gumballhead.

At Binny's, the largest and most complete chain of liquor stores in the Chicago area, I saw the usual microbrews lined up; Goose Island, Bells, SN, Dogfishead, Flying Dog, etc. and not ever looking for 3 Floyds specifically, I assumed I wasn't looking close enough or I didn't recognize the packaging (much of the product packaging does blend together at some point) . At the customer service desk, I asked,

"Do you not stock 3 Floyds beer?".

The guy I was speaking to raised an eyebrow and lowered a half-smirk. The three other employees at the desk turned and glared at me with looks of annoyance bordering on shock.

"Uhmm, Gumballhead, maybe?"

You would think I was asking them to poop bricks of gold bullion.

Similar scenes played out the four other stores I visited.

Does anyone know if they sell their product at their brew pub in Munster? It's only an hour round trip from where I am.

Hmm...Gumballhead used to be a summer seasonal, but FFF is supposed to be brewing this year round according to their web site. You would think plenty would be around, but perhaps they are having trouble keeping up with demand.

DCaicedo · 05-19-2011, 08:33 AM

Had the Harpoon IPA at the Red Sox game last night

DCaicedo · 05-22-2011, 07:28 PM

...and had a Captain Lawrence Imperial Pale Ale (Pleasantville, NY) last night during anniversary dinner. (along with a Samuel Smith Oatmeal Stout)

Z-Man · 05-30-2011, 04:08 PM

I'm generally easy to please and seldom meet a beer I dont like but I just bought a 6pk of Oscar Blues Little Yella Pils. Really, it's not very good. Maybe craft brewers should stick to ales?

jhick · 05-30-2011, 07:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Z-Man

I'm generally easy to please and seldom meet a beer I dont like but I just bought a 6pk of Oscar Blues Little Yella Pils. Really, it's not very good. Maybe craft brewers should stick to ales?

Hmm...haven't had it myself but a lot of people seem to like it as it scores 94th percentile on ratebeer.com. Maybe you're just aren't a fan of pilsners. Lile Victory Prima Pils quite a lot and New Glarus Bohemian Lager is something else. Pilsner Urquell is decent if it isn't too skunked.

jhick · 05-30-2011, 08:00 PM

Tonight started out with a Flying Dog double dog, followed by Weyerbacher Imperial Pumking Ale. The Weyerbacher was on a closeout special of $3.99 for a 4 pack. Good beer and definitely worth it at that price point.

SlapShot · 05-31-2011, 01:35 PM

I had a couple of new ones over the weekend myself.

Widmer Bros. Nelson Imperial IPA - very good IPA IMO. The right balance of hoppiness and malt, and it has a very smooth mouthfeel. Fantastic.

New Glarus Moon Man "No-Coast" Pale Ale - another winner. Hoppy but not overly so, and a very good session beer.

jhick · 05-31-2011, 08:17 PM

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Originally Posted by SlapShot

I had a couple of new ones over the weekend myself.

Widmer Bros. Nelson Imperial IPA - very good IPA IMO. The right balance of hoppiness and malt, and it has a very smooth mouthfeel. Fantastic.

New Glarus Moon Man "No-Coast" Pale Ale - another winner. Hoppy but not overly so, and a very good session beer.

Agreed! Both of these are excellent. The Moon Man was exceptional. Probably my favorite APA out there, other than Alpha King, which I think is really an IPA.

theyhatethecans · 06-01-2011, 06:46 AM

Does good session beer mean like when you are going to knock back a 6-pack (easy drinkability, i.e. not too heavy)?

SlapShot · 06-01-2011, 06:48 AM

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Originally Posted by theyhatethecans

Does good session beer mean like when you are going to knock back a 6-pack (easy drinkability, i.e. not too heavy)?

Yep - it's a beer you can have for an entire session. Usually mild ABV and not a heavy duty beer. Although I've been known to turn Guinness into a sesion beer.

theyhatethecans · 06-01-2011, 06:52 AM

I've had a few good sessions with Guinness. For being a stout, it sure goes down easy, especially sitting by the fire in the winter.

mikeler · 06-01-2011, 06:59 AM

Like strings, I've been going with just my favorites lately when it comes to beer. Hopefully World of Beer gets some new IPAs in soon for me to try.

Kevin T · 06-01-2011, 09:44 AM

I went on a English/Russian kick all weekend:

Baltika #9 - I've mentioned this one before and just love it on a hot day. Very smooth with hints of banana. I believe it comes in at 6-7% ABV. Seems like people love it or hate it and I happen to love it.

Also knocked back a few Sam Smith's Organic Lager, St. Peter's Cream Stout and Hobgoblin.

Finally tried a single of Abita Jockamo IPA...not a fan. Like a lot of non-West Coast/San Diego-stype IPAs, it tastes like an IPA Light to me-too much malt flavor/not enough hops. I guess I've been ruined by the hoppier IPAs of California.

05-13-2011, 07:56 AM	#1021
dParis Hall Of Fame Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 1,510	At a bar that will remain nameless in Chicago, by chance, I had a bottle of FFF Gumballhead and I was blown away. I wanted to see if it was a honeymoon high so I set out to buy some for home consumption. Yesterday I had a chance to hit several liquor stores large and small and try to procure a six-pack, at least. Well, I got a lesson on how difficult it is to find 3 Floyds beer. Particularly Gumballhead. At Binny's, the largest and most complete chain of liquor stores in the Chicago area, I saw the usual microbrews lined up; Goose Island, Bells, SN, Dogfishead, Flying Dog, etc. and not ever looking for 3 Floyds specifically, I assumed I wasn't looking close enough or I didn't recognize the packaging (much of the product packaging does blend together at some point) . At the customer service desk, I asked, "Do you not stock 3 Floyds beer?". The guy I was speaking to raised an eyebrow and lowered a half-smirk. The three other employees at the desk turned and glared at me with looks of annoyance bordering on shock. "Uhmm, Gumballhead, maybe?" You would think I was asking them to poop bricks of gold bullion. Similar scenes played out the four other stores I visited. Does anyone know if they sell their product at their brew pub in Munster? It's only an hour round trip from where I am. __________________ FREE wi-fi cold BEER

05-14-2011, 05:43 AM	#1025
Kevin T Professional Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Too far from the Blue Ridge Posts: 1,326	I finally tried Midas Touch from Dogfish Head. Supposedly the oldest recipe for a beer-type beverage ever found-made with barley, muscat grapes, honey and saffron. I was always interested in trying it but never wanted to part with $15 for a 4-pack. Found a single yesterday and glad I tried it. Very tasty beer, much like a good Belgian. Also had a Lost Abbey Judgement Day, quad-styled Belgian. I haven't been drinking much of their beer lately but they're certainly one of the best American brewers that do Belgian styles. Just a very smooth, flavorful and complex quad-style. Brother Thelonius tonight... __________________ "He's like a man with a fork in a world of soup". Noel Gallagher of Oasis, referring to brother Liam

05-19-2011, 08:33 AM	#1029
DCaicedo Rookie Join Date: May 2005 Location: 718 Posts: 316	Had the Harpoon IPA at the Red Sox game last night __________________ honk if you love Rick Astley

05-22-2011, 07:28 PM	#1030
DCaicedo Rookie Join Date: May 2005 Location: 718 Posts: 316	...and had a Captain Lawrence Imperial Pale Ale (Pleasantville, NY) last night during anniversary dinner. (along with a Samuel Smith Oatmeal Stout) __________________ honk if you love Rick Astley

05-31-2011, 01:35 PM	#1034
SlapShot Hall Of Fame Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Minneapolis, MN Posts: 2,420	I had a couple of new ones over the weekend myself. Widmer Bros. Nelson Imperial IPA - very good IPA IMO. The right balance of hoppiness and malt, and it has a very smooth mouthfeel. Fantastic. New Glarus Moon Man "No-Coast" Pale Ale - another winner. Hoppy but not overly so, and a very good session beer. __________________ Back to the Prestige MP. Should have never deviated.