ewokskick Posted September 11, 2015 I saw pumpkin ales and reminded myself that they are always gross. I'll keep seeing them over the next 30 or so days until I break down and buy one. I am a part of the problem. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mangela Lansbury Posted September 11, 2015 I saw pumpkin ales and reminded myself that they are always gross. I'll keep seeing them over the next 30 or so days until I break down and buy one. I am a part of the problem. No, don't, I had one, they are not good, I took that bullet for you, please make it meaningful. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ewokskick Posted September 11, 2015 I'm like the kid who only learns that the stove is hot by putting his hand on it. Only in my case, I need to put a hand on the pumpkin ale stove every year. The worst one I ever had was unfiltered. It was like drinking awful pumpkin sludge. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jennegatron Posted September 11, 2015 @ewokskick is the one who made me do a sake bomb with him. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jennegatron Posted September 11, 2015 also I like the grapefruit shandy, I just can't recommend it as it's juice and not beer. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spenny Posted September 11, 2015 Jeneggatron, was it a branded shandy, or home made one? I think shandys/radlers are really good, even if they are only vaguely beer flavoured. Stiegl Radler (grapefruit), Kichesippi Radler (grapefrui)t, and Krombacher Radler (lemon) are probably the best I've had. One time I even bought a fancy bottle of grapefruit soda and mixed it with a favourite IPA and that was pretty bomb. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jennegatron Posted September 11, 2015 It was this: http://www.beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/31442/117587/ I'm surprised BA liked it as much as they seem to. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Badfinger Posted September 11, 2015 The point of recommending isn't to try to decide what other people like. It's to say what you like! I've had that shandy. It's quite decent. I think, like hops, people go way overboard with the pumpkin stuff. I do genuinely like Post Road Pumpkin Ale, and I'll drink a Dogfish Punkin. Southern Tier Pumpking is very interesting. I stay away from most of the rest. I lean much more towards Octoberfest-style offerings because in general people try to make a really good version of a traditional beer instead of wacky trendy shit (which is sometimes great! but tiresome!) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jennegatron Posted September 11, 2015 I will get all the way down on a Festbier. Ewokskick & I got stuck in Munich on a layover last year the day after Oktoberfest started and I drank a whole liter of beer and it was very fun, but I would not like to go again as there were far too many men who felt entitled to touch me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gormongous Posted September 11, 2015 It was this: http://www.beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/31442/117587/ I'm surprised BA liked it as much as they seem to. The point of recommending isn't to try to decide what other people like. It's to say what you like! I've had that shandy. It's quite decent. Eh, it's certainly decent, but I'm not impressed by Traveler in general. Their grapefruit shandies don't go down as easy as a Stiegl radler and their different flavors aren't as exciting or tasty as, say, Boulevard's new lemon-ginger shandy. I'll drink one if it's on offer, but it's never going to be a go-to for me, even among mixed beers. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bjorn Posted September 11, 2015 I'm like the kid who only learns that the stove is hot by putting his hand on it. Only in my case, I need to put a hand on the pumpkin ale stove every year. The worst one I ever had was unfiltered. It was like drinking awful pumpkin sludge. Twice, I have had incredibly delightful pumpkin ales, just truly wonderful beverages that I think back on wistfully. And so pumpkin ales are much like Charlie Brown's football to me now. I know, just know, that it won't turn out good. But that tiny sliver of a chance that this one, this one could be another good one, keeps me trying them every year. Pumpkin apple cider blows balls. Please do not try it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jeremywc Posted September 12, 2015 Pumpkin apple cider blows balls. Please do not try it. This. Last year, in a fit of stupidity, I bought a spiced pumpkin cider. I will regret that decision for years to come. It was terrible. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dinosaursssssss Posted September 15, 2015 Southern Tier Pumpking is very interesting. Pumking is my go-to fall pumpkin beer, it rules. If you're lucky you can find a bar that'll serve it with a cinnamon/spice rim and my god I donno if you can do better in autumn. edit: Unrelated Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jennegatron Posted October 11, 2015 I drank a lot of very cheap wine and was drunk by 8:30 and am now drinking water so that me tomorrow doesn't hate me tonight. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ewokskick Posted October 11, 2015 I drank a lot of very cheap wine and was drunk by 8:30 and am now drinking water so that me tomorrow doesn't hate me tonight. And now you are drinking wine again. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jennegatron Posted October 11, 2015 I drank 2 glasses of water in the time that it took between me posting that and him noticing! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bjorn Posted November 8, 2015 Holy hell I'm as drunk as I've been in a couple of years. When the guy who runs the local blacksmith's forge offers you his homebrew cider, be very vucking carefula bout saying yes. Whooo! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jennegatron Posted November 8, 2015 This is maybe the most endearing series of three posts in my time here on the forums. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bjorn Posted November 8, 2015 I'm glad my drunkenness brought someone some joy! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Badfinger Posted November 8, 2015 Holy hell I'm as drunk as I've been in a couple of years. When the guy who runs the local blacksmith's forge offers you his homebrew cider, be very vucking carefula bout saying yes. Whooo! WHEN SOMEONE ASKS YOU IF YOU WANT SOME HOMEBREW CIDER YOU SAY YES. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BusbyBerkeley Posted November 9, 2015 Got a decent bottle of bourbon the other day and I really enjoy it! Much better than my last horrible bottle, which cost a whopping ten dollars. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
clyde Posted November 12, 2015 I'm unreasonably excited about the Gear VR I pre-ordered for my wife's S6. Also I fantasize about saying "Rocket League's mutator-matches is the It's a Wonderful Life of video games" because it just makes me realize how great the tuning is in the original game. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites