It is skunky because it was exposed to light and it spoiled it. The oils in the hops turn into the same thing that skunks spray when sat in light too long.Brown bottles prevent that.Skunkiest beer out there. I mean that in a good way!
It is skunky because it was exposed to light and it spoiled it. The oils in the hops turn into the same thing that skunks spray when sat in light too long.Brown bottles prevent that.Skunkiest beer out there. I mean that in a good way!
Thanks, but we are all different for sure. I only gave Sierra Nevada Torpedo a 2 3/4 star. Our fav (wife and I) Lagunita so far is Censored. Have not seen the Stoopid yet, but did try their Lil Sumpin and was disappointed. Wife and I have tried 25 more beers since my last post and the best we came up with so far was Founding Fathers Lager and it only rated a *** 1/2 +. Got 7 more in waiting though, so will let you know. We are not big fans of the bitter (hoppy?) after taste. Anyone know of a good Beer App for my Droid?I gotta have me some IPA!!! I could be considered a HOP Head..... Sierra Nevada Torpedo is among my fave as is Lagunitas Hop Stoopid. That stuff has an IBU of 102, but I think it has a higher hop kick than others with higher IBUs.
Shiner has some great brews and there is some of one kind or another in my fridge at most times.
I found a newer Sam Adams Whitewater IPA last week that I really like. a Blend of White Ale and IPA. I used to drink Cellis White a lot, but it went away... it is similar to that with an IPA boost.
Stouts are another beer high on my list then Porters. When I used to brew, I made a couple batches of ToadSpit Stout that wee outstanding...
I also like most of what Flash listed in an earlier post.
I am NOT an fan of the big American Domestic breweries.... But will not turn one down if a friend offers it. But you won't find them in my fridge.
Since you quoted "Bells", I would recommend you try as hard as you can to find Bell's Hopslam Ale (American Double / Imperial IPA). It's very expensive but VERY good. Perfect bitterness with amazing finish and after taste. It is easily my go-to special occasion beer if I can find it.I too am a hop head, big IPA fan. Some of my favorites are Schlafly American IPA, Bell's Two Hearted Ale, Dogfish Head 60 Minute, Arcadia Ales Hopmouth, and Big Sky IPA. Also just discovered Revolution Two Fisted Ale, which is a micro craft beer out of Chicago. Anybody in our around Chicago, I highly recommend it.
Other than IPAs I like dry stouts and in the summer I like wheat beers and weizens.