That Aud Smell Posted November 10, 2017 Report Share Posted November 10, 2017 fitz.jpg Na Zdrowie want. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dominator Posted November 10, 2017 Report Share Posted November 10, 2017 (edited) Big Ditch is having their 2nd annual Stoutsgiving on the Wednesday before Thanksgiving. 8 different stouts will be available. If you ask me, they might as well just call it Christmas. I'll need to stop in and try a couple. 1) Bourbon Barrel Aged Towpath Imperial Stout (2017) This bourbon barrel aged version of our imperial stout, which was originally brewed to commemorate our 200th batch, is a beast of a beer itself, clocking in at 10.6% ABV, and featuring a full-bodied, rich and roasty flavor, complemented by notes of vanilla and chocolate from the barrel aging process. This years version was aged 8 months in Woodford Reserve barrels, and by comparison is even smoother than last year's version at that time. This beer will be sold in 22oz bottles only for $14 each. We will be cracking a few bottles and serving 9oz pours at the bar. 2) Bourbon Barrel Age Towpath (2016) It's a wonder what a year does to a big beer like this one. The bourbon notes have smoothed out leaving a wonderfully complex, rich, yet almost drinkable 10.8% ABV imperial stout. A limited number of bottles will be opened for vertical tastings. 3) Raspberry Bourbon Barrel Age Towpath (2017) One of our barrels tasted completely fine but looked like the stability might be poor - so we added 80 pounds of fresh raspberries courtesy of Erdle Farm to the barrel and made this velvety, dessert concoction. Featuring flavors of tart raspberry, chocolate, and sweet, sweet bourbon, this beer turned out ridiculous. On draft only, but we'll allow a maximum of 50 x 32 oz growlers for sale. 4) Towpath Imperial Stout (2017) The non-barrel aged version of 2017 Towpath. We'll be tapping one keg. Also available for verticals. 5) Chocolate MIlk Stout The first production batch of this decadent beer. Our Chocolate Milk Stout is brewed with plenty of cocoa nibs, roasted barley, lactose sugar and oats. This is a rich, dark chocolate stout with semi-sweet flavor and a medium-bodied mouthfeel. 6) Chocolate Milk Stout with toasted coconut (cask) 7) Chocolate Milk Stout with vanilla beans, cinnamon, and chipotle pepper (cask) 8) Make Me Wanna Stout Fresh batch. This coffee and cream stout is brewed with Revolution coffee beans from Public Espresso + Coffee. Besides the rich coffee flavor, this beer features a light roast from the roasted barley used, a light sweet finish from the milk sugar used, and a creamy body from the oatmeal used. Let's Go Buffalo! Edited November 10, 2017 by TheDominator Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hsif Posted November 10, 2017 Report Share Posted November 10, 2017 It's the anniversary of the sinking of the Fitzgerald........ 1975. 70 mph winds, 25 foot waves on Superior with rogue waves over 40 feet...... powerful stuff. 29 mariners lost...... I don't know a lot of polish...... GM was polish, GF was Czech......... "daj mi piwo", and "daj mi buziaka" was pretty helpful over the years........ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doohickie Posted November 10, 2017 Report Share Posted November 10, 2017 (edited) It's the anniversary of the sinking of the Fitzgerald........ 1975. 70 mph winds, 25 foot waves on Superior with rogue waves over 40 feet...... powerful stuff. 29 mariners lost...... I don't know a lot of polish...... GM was polish, GF was Czech......... "daj mi piwo", and "daj mi buziaka" was pretty helpful over the years........ I had to look up buziaka up to see what it meant. My family shortened it in pronunciation to something more like daj mi buzia or buzi. What you wrote translates as "Give me (a) kiss." buzia means face, buzi means mouth. In English at least, those, especially mouth, make it sound much more intimate (to me anyway). The reason I went into all that detail is I met a native Pole, she was the quality manager at a company my company does business with. She asked me if I spoke Polish and I said that I spoke just a little.... things like "Daj mi buzi." Boy did she blush (more so than I would have expected). I think I know why now. Edited November 10, 2017 by Doohickie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
josie Posted November 10, 2017 Report Share Posted November 10, 2017 It's the anniversary of the sinking of the Fitzgerald........ 1975. 70 mph winds, 25 foot waves on Superior with rogue waves over 40 feet...... powerful stuff. 29 mariners lost...... I don't know a lot of polish...... GM was polish, GF was Czech......... "daj mi piwo", and "daj mi buziaka" was pretty helpful over the years........ I posted about it in the random thread and a quick painting I did of her, but yeah. I'm hoping to have a porter in her honor tonight. Good doc on her if anyone's interested: Still one of my favorite beers, honestly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
That Aud Smell Posted November 10, 2017 Report Share Posted November 10, 2017 It's the anniversary of the sinking of the Fitzgerald........ 1975. 70 mph winds, 25 foot waves on Superior with rogue waves over 40 feet...... powerful stuff. 29 mariners lost...... Good doc on her if anyone's interested: Still one of my favorite beers, honestly. I ... I had no idea the incident was so recent (well within my lifetime even). Damn. I have a family friend -- well into his 80s now -- who spent his career on commercial vessels navigating the Great Lakes; the last third of his career was at the rank of captain. I reckon he would've known some of the sailors who died on that ship. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
josie Posted November 10, 2017 Report Share Posted November 10, 2017 I ... I had no idea the incident was so recent (well within my lifetime even). Damn. I have a family friend -- well into his 80s now -- who spent his career on commercial vessels navigating the Great Lakes; the last third of his career was at the rank of captain. I reckon he would've known some of the sailors who died on that ship. My mother spent many of her summers as a young woman with her cousin as a Captain's guest aboard those ships. Dated a sailor for awhile (I've seen the pictures- he was SUPER handsome, but according to her, not too bright haha). She has some amazing stories about trying to pick her way across those 1/8 mile long decks on a clear night- no lights, low guardrails, wearing high heels/nice dress, the stars blazing overhead, just praying she didn't misstep and fall overboard. She enjoyed a fair few voyages on the William Clay Ford, which was one of the ships that went out the next day to search for Big Fitz, a few months prior to the disaster. Such a tragedy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doohickie Posted November 10, 2017 Report Share Posted November 10, 2017 Good doc on her if anyone's interested: Nah, I'm good with the Gordon Lightfoot summary. ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattPie Posted November 10, 2017 Report Share Posted November 10, 2017 I have one bottle of Yuenling Oktoberfest in the fridge. I guess that's what I'm left drinking after work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
That Aud Smell Posted November 10, 2017 Report Share Posted November 10, 2017 I have one bottle of Yuenling Oktoberfest in the fridge. I guess that's what I'm left drinking after work. Oh, man. You are in danger of having the *one* beer I absolutely cannot stand: No beer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LTS Posted November 11, 2017 Report Share Posted November 11, 2017 Oh, man. You are in danger of having the *one* beer I absolutely cannot stand: No beer. Absolutely criminal to have that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winston Posted November 11, 2017 Report Share Posted November 11, 2017 My favorite beer is a seasonal Vanilla Porter from Four String, and the brewery had a release party today because it’s back! They served it up three ways: -Traditional Vanilla Porter -special batch infused with cinnamon and coffee -Rootbeer float style with vanilla ice cream I may have had all three ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattPie Posted November 14, 2017 Report Share Posted November 14, 2017 Oh, man. You are in danger of having the *one* beer I absolutely cannot stand: No beer. I went with no beer for a day or two, and they picked up some Los Angles based session IPA that I can't recall the name of. It's not bad, pale, cloudy yellow with a lot of citrus, but at 4.5% it doesn't feel like drinking beer (since I only have one or two). The price wasn't bad, $19 for a 15-pack. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darksabre Posted December 9, 2017 Report Share Posted December 9, 2017 Enjoying my annual start of winter sixer of 21st Amendment Fireside Chat. I'm very ready for winter warmers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrueBlueGED Posted December 10, 2017 Report Share Posted December 10, 2017 I have some Founders CBS waiting for me back in Buffalo. Needless to say, I'm pretty excited about it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ParkMeadow Posted December 11, 2017 Report Share Posted December 11, 2017 I have some Founders CBS waiting for me back in Buffalo. Needless to say, I'm pretty excited about it. My son (he's such a good boy) brought a nice variety from Buffalo for a visit, and we also just cracked open a Founder's CBS. OMG, it is incredible!! Hope you enjoy it as much as we have Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dominator Posted December 14, 2017 Report Share Posted December 14, 2017 Ellicottville Chocolate Cherry Bomb is back in my life and I couldn't be happier Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
That Aud Smell Posted January 17, 2018 Report Share Posted January 17, 2018 (edited) This is great news, and, I think a pretty big deal (as local beer goes). From what I can infer: CBW has the license (and recipe?) to produce Iroquois Beer. Edited January 17, 2018 by That Aud Smell Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darksabre Posted January 17, 2018 Report Share Posted January 17, 2018 OH SH*T Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doohickie Posted January 17, 2018 Report Share Posted January 17, 2018 That's pretty cool. Now what about Simon Pure? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sabills Posted January 17, 2018 Report Share Posted January 17, 2018 This is great news, and, I think a pretty big deal (as local beer goes). From what I can infer: CBW has the license (and recipe?) to produce Iroquois Beer. This is very cool. Here's what they tweeted about it: Iroquois Beer is back! And we're brewing it! We're starting with a soft launch on February 1st with a full launch in April. We've crafted a mighty fine tipple for fans (old & new) of this revered local brand. Join us and "Have an Iri!" Spread the word, it's gonna be a thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darksabre Posted January 17, 2018 Report Share Posted January 17, 2018 I hope it's priced right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doohickie Posted January 17, 2018 Report Share Posted January 17, 2018 I hope it's priced right. Probably about $2 a bottle retail (i.e., a six-pack for $12). Just like any other "craft beer." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darksabre Posted January 17, 2018 Report Share Posted January 17, 2018 Probably about $2 a bottle retail (i.e., a six-pack for $12). Just like any other "craft beer." If they price it like a craft beer I'm out. I'm in at $12 for a 12 of cans. I'll pay more than I pay for Genesee to support the local guy, but there's a limit. If it's just gonna be another craft beer for $10/6 pack then I ain't care atoll. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
That Aud Smell Posted January 17, 2018 Report Share Posted January 17, 2018 I hope it's priced right. Fair point. Days gone by, there were rogue rumours that they were shooting for 30 packs of the stuff. What I read today indicated it's gonna be six packs (not sure if cans or bottles) in a fun retro package of some kind. Probably about $2 a bottle retail (i.e., a six-pack for $12). Just like any other "craft beer." It will be interesting to see. My guess is that it will be in that 9.99-10.99 range. If they price it like a craft beer I'm out. I'm in at $12 for a 12 of cans. I'll pay more than I pay for Genesee to support the local guy, but there's a limit. If it's just gonna be another craft beer for $10/6 pack then I ain't care atoll. Fair. This may be the trickiest part for CBW. They may not have the scale to price it the way you're talking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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