Author Topic: Beer, Beer, and More Beer (2008-2013) (Read 165510 times)

tomterp · « **Reply #575:** October 06, 2009, 08:48:31 PM »

Quote from: dirtynat on October 06, 2009, 07:35:24 PM

Well, the distributor is a close friend of mine.

haha, I knew we'd get to the bottom of this eventually. I doubt the distributor can get it that cheap.

Mathguy · « **Reply #576:** October 07, 2009, 07:20:39 AM »

Gaithersburg

Quote from: saltydad on October 06, 2009, 07:59:18 PM

So where is the closest Dogfish to me here in Silver Spring?

blue911 · « **Reply #577:** October 07, 2009, 07:26:03 AM »

Quote from: Mathguy on October 05, 2009, 07:25:36 PM

Blue - you haven't been to the Dogfish Alehouse in Falls Church or Chantilly, have you ?

NO. Too far from home, I don't think it would be wise to have a couple of 90 minutes and drive. And less than a couple would be wrong.

Ali the Baseball Cat · « **Reply #578:** October 07, 2009, 11:14:02 AM »

I read somewhere that at the Dogfish pub one can have the 120 passed through a tube full of hops before it hits your glass. Damn.

Mathguy · « **Reply #579:** October 07, 2009, 12:49:03 PM »

I have not seen that at the Dogfish Alehouses in the DC area. But in Rehoboth, they do something like you describe.

Quote from: Ali the Baseball Cat on October 07, 2009, 11:14:02 AM

I read somewhere that at the Dogfish pub one can have the 120 passed through a tube full of hops before it hits your glass. Damn.

Nathan · « **Reply #580:** October 07, 2009, 02:37:02 PM »

Quote from: Ali the Baseball Cat on October 07, 2009, 11:14:02 AM

I read somewhere that at the Dogfish pub one can have the 120 passed through a tube full of hops before it hits your glass. Damn.

I've seen them do that on a show on the History Channel. I bet that's tasty as hell!

Dave B · « **Reply #581:** October 08, 2009, 12:17:07 AM »

Quote from: Ali the Baseball Cat on October 07, 2009, 11:14:02 AM

I read somewhere that at the Dogfish pub one can have the 120 passed through a tube full of hops before it hits your glass. darn.

that (possible) gimmick reminds me of the bullcrap i saw in dallas last week. we were at this bbq hootersy type place called twin peaks (didnt really foresee the double meaning before deciding to go there while cruising strip mall hell). anyway, they advertised their fridge temps on a digital readout. BELOW freezing. got down to like 29 degrees. i guess they just assumed colder is better. i'm pretty sure sam adams wouldnt appreciate a beer iceberg in his octoberfest.

PANatsFan · « **Reply #582:** October 08, 2009, 12:24:34 AM »

Quote from: Dave B on October 08, 2009, 12:17:07 AM

that (possible) gimmick reminds me of the bullcrap i saw in dallas last week. we were at this bbq hootersy type place called twin peaks (didnt really foresee the double meaning before deciding to go there while cruising strip mall hell). anyway, they advertised their fridge temps on a digital readout. BELOW freezing. got down to like 29 degrees. i guess they just assumed colder is better. i'm pretty sure sam adams wouldnt appreciate a beer iceberg in his octoberfest.

Dallas is a cultural wasteland. Awful. Try finding a non-chain restaurant. It can't be done.

Ali the Baseball Cat · « **Reply #583:** October 08, 2009, 12:47:23 AM »

Y'all don't like 17 points of flair?

And without Dallas, there would be no Neiman Marcus plutonium prince alberts...

Quote from: PANatsFan on October 08, 2009, 12:24:34 AM

Dallas is a cultural wasteland. Awful. Try finding a non-chain restaurant. It can't be done.

tomterp · « **Reply #584:** October 08, 2009, 08:13:04 AM »

Quote from: Ali the Baseball Cat on October 08, 2009, 12:47:23 AM

Y'all don't like 17 points of flair?

And without Dallas, there would be no Neiman Marcus plutonium prince alberts...

During my two years in Dallas, we went to a couple of parties at the home of the guy who designs the Neiman Marcus christmas displays. I will say that their house was, while modest in size for that part of Dallas, exquisitely appointed.

blue911 · « **Reply #585:** October 08, 2009, 08:19:16 AM »

Quote from: tomterp on October 08, 2009, 08:13:04 AM

During my two years in Dallas, we went to a couple of parties at the home of the guy who designs the Neiman Marcus christmas displays. I will say that their house was, while modest in size for that part of Dallas, exquisitely appointed.

Did he have a plutonium PA?

PANatsFan · « **Reply #586:** October 15, 2009, 10:25:28 PM »

Picked up a sixer of Dogfish Head India Brown Ale for the game on Sat. Dry hopped. I bet it'll be great.

Mathguy · « **Reply #587:** October 16, 2009, 07:08:16 AM »

Have you tried it at one of the local Dogfish Alehouses ?

Quote from: PANatsFan on October 15, 2009, 10:25:28 PM

Picked up a sixer of Dogfish Head India Brown Ale for the game on Sat. Dry hopped. I bet it'll be great.

PANatsFan · « **Reply #588:** October 16, 2009, 10:31:01 AM »

Quote from: Mathguy on October 16, 2009, 07:08:16 AM

Have you tried it at one of the local Dogfish Alehouses ?

Never had Dogfish Head before. Excited to try it.

Ali the Baseball Cat · « **Reply #589:** October 16, 2009, 11:31:32 AM »

It's almost noon...whatcha waiting for?

Quote from: PANatsFan on October 16, 2009, 10:31:01 AM

Never had Dogfish Head before. Excited to try it.

PANatsFan · « **Reply #590:** October 16, 2009, 11:34:46 AM »

Quote from: Ali the Baseball Cat on October 16, 2009, 11:31:32 AM

It's almost noon...whatcha waiting for?

The football game. Duh.

Also picked this up:

http://www.troegs.com/our_brews/java_head_stout.aspx

The hidden skull on the label is a trip. Now I can get drunk tonight and not fall asleep

PANatsFan · « **Reply #591:** October 18, 2009, 06:57:31 PM »

Quote from: PANatsFan on October 16, 2009, 10:31:01 AM

Never had Dogfish Head before. Excited to try it.

Worth the wait - oh yeah, it's good.

saltydad · « **Reply #592:** October 21, 2009, 06:11:02 PM »

http://www.break.com/index/drunkest-guy-ever-goes-for-more-beer.html?matchid=

Mathguy · « **Reply #593:** October 30, 2009, 08:08:30 AM »

So where is the best beer place in DC, in terms of selection and quality ?

Ali the Baseball Cat · « **Reply #594:** October 30, 2009, 01:27:11 PM »

The Brickskellar at P St & Florida Ave near Dupont Circle has literally thousands of different beers from around the world.

RFD by Verizon center has lots of draughts, including some cask conditioned ales.

The Black Squirrel in Adams Morgan has a good selection...it's around the corner from my house, so I go there 'every once in a while' (haw haw). A liter of Hofbrau is a great way to wash down your half-price burger on Thursday nights.

Quote from: Mathguy on October 30, 2009, 08:08:30 AM

So where is the best beer place in DC, in terms of selection and quality ?

Obed_Marsh · « **Reply #595:** October 30, 2009, 03:20:30 PM »

Good start but Birreria Paradiso (beer & pizza), Brasserie Beck (has Belgian's no one else does), Granville Moore's (killer frites), Red Derby (all cans) all deserve a mention.

Mathguy · « **Reply #596:** October 30, 2009, 06:28:48 PM »

I like Rustico in Alexandria for pizza and they have a great tap selection. Rustico just opened a new place somewhere in DC and will be coming to the Ballston area of Arlington next year.

Quote from: Obed_Marsh on October 30, 2009, 03:20:30 PM

Good start but Birreria Paradiso (beer & pizza), Brasserie Beck (has Belgian's no one else does), Granville Moore's (killer frites), Red Derby (all cans) all deserve a mention.

Obed_Marsh · « **Reply #597:** October 31, 2009, 09:22:00 AM »

I'll have to check out Rutico D.C.; hopefully it is just as good.

If I'm not as concerned about the massive beer selection, my favorite pizza places are Two Amy's, Pizzeria Paradiso, and this hole in the wall place in Laurel, MD which I can never remember the name. There's also a Chicago style thin crust one off Dupont circle which has its moments but has been inconsistent.

Ali the Baseball Cat · « **Reply #598:** October 31, 2009, 03:35:18 PM »

I know the beer brain trust tends to dismiss Capitol City Brewery as a tourist trap and yuppie graba$s joint, but their Prohibition Porter is pretty good.

tomterp · « **Reply #599:** October 31, 2009, 08:53:33 PM »

Quote from: Ali the Baseball Cat on October 31, 2009, 03:35:18 PM

I know the beer brain trust tends to dismiss Capitol City Brewery as a tourist trap and yuppie graba$s joint, but their Prohibition Porter is pretty good.

Extra credit for any joint that will fill your own "growler" with their beer, cheaply. I used to do that at the Shirlington location pretty frequently.