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Top Beers for 2012

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I've had #3 Goose Island Rare Bourbon County Stout, #4 Founders KBS (Kentucky Breakfast Stout), #6 Bells Hopslam, #12 Bells Expedition Stout, #20 Stone Imperial Russian Stout, and #50 Goose Island Night Stalker. Of those, the Hopslam and the KBS were my favorites.

 

I'm kind of surprised that so many of them are such acquired tastes. I'd certainly expect to see some of the particularly more "fancy" beers on the list, but I would also expect to see more that appeal to a broader palette.

I have a terrible weakness for the Belgians... that St. Bernardus Abt 12 is incredible. For a while it was on tap at Sergio's in Louisville, but I haven't been there recently so I'm sure his kegs are gone. Grab some if you have the opportunity.

 

Also, good lord does Mikkeller know how to make a beer. Try any of the ones listed.

 

Finally... Hopslam is very bad for you... especially if you drink a 1/2 Yard of it at O'Sheas after class one afternoon...

I've had these:

 

#3 Goose Island Rare Bourbon County Stout

#4 Founders KBS

#13 Three Floyds Dark Lord Russian Imperial Stout

#17 Three Floyds Dreadnaught Imperial IPA

 

Founders KBS was my favorite.

I have a terrible weakness for the Belgians... that St. Bernardus Abt 12 is incredible. For a while it was on tap at Sergio's in Louisville, but I haven't been there recently so I'm sure his kegs are gone. Grab some if you have the opportunity.

 

Also, good lord does Mikkeller know how to make a beer. Try any of the ones listed.

 

Finally... Hopslam is very bad for you... especially if you drink a 1/2 Yard of it at O'Sheas after class one afternoon...

Did you get the Mikkeller at Sergio's?
I have a terrible weakness for the Belgians... that St. Bernardus Abt 12 is incredible. For a while it was on tap at Sergio's in Louisville, but I haven't been there recently so I'm sure his kegs are gone. Grab some if you have the opportunity.

 

Also, good lord does Mikkeller know how to make a beer. Try any of the ones listed.

 

Finally... Hopslam is very bad for you... especially if you drink a 1/2 Yard of it at O'Sheas after class one afternoon...

 

I just haven't been able to get myself into the Belgians. I've have numerous Belgians and Trappists, and they're certainly good, but especially at the price you have to pay per bottle...I just can't say I'm that big of a fan.

 

And holy crap...a half yard of Hopslam?? Let's see, half a yard is 18 inches, and at 10% ABV, that means you drank approximately 1.8 inches of pure alcohol. That sound about right?

I feel this is appropriate in this thread. Speaking of Three Floyds, I'd take this beer over any of the ones they have listed:

 

Three Floyds Gumballhead

 

Between Louisville Beer Store, Boombozz, and NuLu Fest I bet I consumed a pony keg of this stuff in the summer/fall.

I feel this is appropriate in this thread. Speaking of Three Floyds, I'd take this beer over any of the ones they have listed:

 

Three Floyds Gumballhead

 

Between Louisville Beer Store, Boombozz, and NuLu Fest I bet I consumed a pony keg of this stuff in the summer/fall.

 

I've heard nothing but good things about Three Floyds. I need to look into it at Party Source some time soon.

Did you get the Mikkeller at Sergio's?

 

Yeah. I haven't been there much in the last couple years so I don't know what he's got around these days. That was a once-a-week spot for me during my third year of law school.

And holy crap...a half yard of Hopslam?? Let's see, half a yard is 18 inches, and at 10% ABV, that means you drank approximately 1.8 inches of pure alcohol. That sound about right?

 

Yeah, that was a really interesting day. My roommate at the time still likes to tell stories about that one. But I will say this... it was one of the happier, more... bubbly... types of intoxicated I've ever been. It was a happy inebriation rather than my usual quiet, contemplative kind. It's just a good, fun beer. Also, definitely the last time I've had anywhere NEAR that much to drink in a day.

Yeah. I haven't been there much in the last couple years so I don't know what he's got around these days. That was a once-a-week spot for me during my third year of law school.
I haven't been in awhile either. Most of my drinking has been confined to bourbon or beer at concerts.
I've heard nothing but good things about Three Floyds. I need to look into it at Party Source some time soon.
I love Three Floyds.

I've had 24 of them.

 

Hopslam is my personal favorite.

All of the Mikkelers would be top 15.

Alesmith Speedway Stout and Surly Darkness are ahead of much better beers.

 

I'm surprised Left Hand and and New Holland are not represented.

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