Not very often you see the IBU's on a beer, I could not quite make out the Alcohol content?
Sounds a little like some of the Belgian Trappist etc.
Max.

 

Not very often you see the IBU's on a beer, I could not quite make out the Alcohol content?
Sounds a little like some of the Belgian Trappist etc.
Max.

More and more beers have the IBU here in the US, especially those worth labeling. A 35 value is hardly "hoppy". Here is my favorite lately. It helps keep my weight down, two bottles with the kick of three.

From Troegs.

 

Not very often you see the IBU's on a beer, I could not quite make out the Alcohol content?
Sounds a little like some of the Belgian Trappist etc.
Max.

it was 5%, BTW ... not particularly strong, at least not Trappist-strong, that is

 

More and more beers have the IBU here in the US, especially those worth labeling.

True that. Anything other than the big brands (Miller, Bud) will typically have both alcohol and IBUs on the label. The BATF used to prevent alcohol labelling on beer but apparently it's OK now.

 

True that. Anything other than the big brands (Miller, Bud) will typically have both alcohol and IBUs on the label. The BATF used to prevent alcohol labelling on beer but apparently it's OK now.

In Pennsylvania, the price of premium beer seems to be proportional to alcohol content. Even though transportation, bottling and packaging are all the same. Oh well, I'm just helping the beer store owner make his boat payment.

 

the price of premium beer seems to be proportional to alcohol content

I think they're definitely related. Although manufacturing it with more alcohol does not necessarily make it proportionally more expensive, I'm sure they price it so as to get more bucks from your bang.

 

I think they're definitely related. Although manufacturing it with more alcohol does not necessarily make it proportionally more expensive, I'm sure they price it so as to get more bucks from your bang.

The big benefit is that I can get 50% more effect before my stomach is too full. It's Hard to put a price on that! TGIF!

 

The big benefit is that I can get 50% more effect before my stomach is too full. It's Hard to put a price on that! TGIF!

Thank God indeed...

 

I'm becoming a great fan of Goose Island. So much that I normally don't like (in fact, I borderline dislike) Heffeweizen (wheat based) beers, but in this case I gave the "Goose 312 Urban Wheat Ale" a try.... and taste and behold! ... The thing turned out to be delicious!

It's got a full body, a barely-there sweet wheat taste, that is perfectly balanced with a light bitter lemony aftertaste... highly commendable

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Goose Island is almost a local brewer and I like their products. My favorite is probably Sierra Nevada though. Everything I've tried from them is just great.

 

My favorite is probably Sierra Nevada though.

Thanks for the recommendation... I'll put that brand in my cross-hairs next time I go beer-hunting

 

Incidentally who puts their favorite beer glass in the dish washer Instead of hand wash and air drying?.
Many not always aware of it, but if there is a vestige of soap or similar residue on a glass, the next time you pour a beer it could be very thin and flat with no head.
After washing, upend it on a dry clean surface to drain off, then reverse and let dry.
Max.

 

Incidentally who puts their favorite beer glass in the dish washer Instead of hand wash and air drying?.
Many not always aware of it, but if there is a vestige of soap or similar residue on a glass, the next time you pour a beer it could be very thin and flat with no head.
After washing, upend it on a dry clean surface to drain off, then reverse and let dry.
Max.

I always drink two or three, the first one to rinse the glass and my pallet, the second one for taste, the third for effect (if desired).

 

Incidentally who puts their favorite beer glass in the dish washer Instead of hand wash and air drying?.

I don't even use soap. Just a rinse and drip dry.

 

I don't even use soap. Just a rinse and drip dry.

That's quite a meatball you're throwing up there, Joey.

Does anybody have a punchline for this setup?

 

I don't even use soap. Just a rinse and drip dry.

That's exactly what I do too

 

I always drink two or three, the first one to rinse the glass and my pallet, the second one for taste, the third for effect (if desired).

And on the fourth I change units... I go from 12-oz to Pints!

Edit: and I mean Imperial Pints... to clarify

 

An on the fourth I change units... I go from 12-oz to Pints!

Imperial or American?

 

Imperial or American?

Argh! You posted while I was editing my last message!

 

I bottle my brews using the Grolsh (.79imp pint) stopper top bottles to by-pass the hassle with capping.
Max.