(02-18-2020 01:08 PM)bill dazzle Wrote:  

(02-18-2020 10:31 AM)GoldenWarrior11 Wrote:  

(02-18-2020 09:35 AM)Nameless Wrote:  

(02-18-2020 09:29 AM)MU in MKE Wrote:  

(02-18-2020 12:11 AM)Nameless Wrote:  I agree, just hope the committee does too

That'd be awesome if it happened, but even then it's questionable at best because it's so close to the selection time. Supposedly most of the pics are set by the time the big conference tournaments get settled.

Let's just play it safe and have UConn run away with the championship.

Fine with me! After our last few years of garbage basketball, leaving the AAC with a conference championship would be a great way to go out

Could there be a more satisfactory conclusion to UConn's time in the AAC?

If you're a UConn fan, it would be a wonderful way to go out.

If you're pro-Big East and anti-AAC homers, likewise.

If you're Bill Dazzle, and your Memphis Tigers or Cincy Bearcats lose to UConn in the AAC title game ... he graciously congratulates the UConn fans on this board and then gets hammered on a case of Pabst Blue Ribbon, knowing this season has been a total collective disaster for the teams for which he roots.

Lol, great post. Haven't had a PBR in ages, may have to buy a case soon after reading that

(02-18-2020 01:31 PM)stever20 Wrote:  Cincy has had a really interesting year. If they are the one that loses to UConn in the AAC title game, that means almost guaranteed Cincy is in the tourney. Say they split with Houston and Wichita. win other 3 games. They are 21-9 entering the AAC tourney. go 2-1 in there. 23-10. I'd have a really difficult time seeing them out of the tourney.

I think Cincy ultimately makes it. Houston is a lock barring a total collapse. I think WSU ends up in when all is said and done as well. Looking like a decent shot at 3 bids for the league, but none with great seeds. Really good shot for someone to steal a bid by winning the tourney as well (as I believe bill dazzle noted over on the AAC board.)

(02-18-2020 03:31 PM)Nameless Wrote:  

(02-18-2020 01:08 PM)bill dazzle Wrote:  

(02-18-2020 10:31 AM)GoldenWarrior11 Wrote:  

(02-18-2020 09:35 AM)Nameless Wrote:  

(02-18-2020 09:29 AM)MU in MKE Wrote:  That'd be awesome if it happened, but even then it's questionable at best because it's so close to the selection time. Supposedly most of the pics are set by the time the big conference tournaments get settled.

Let's just play it safe and have UConn run away with the championship.

Fine with me! After our last few years of garbage basketball, leaving the AAC with a conference championship would be a great way to go out

Could there be a more satisfactory conclusion to UConn's time in the AAC?

If you're a UConn fan, it would be a wonderful way to go out.

If you're pro-Big East and anti-AAC homers, likewise.

If you're Bill Dazzle, and your Memphis Tigers or Cincy Bearcats lose to UConn in the AAC title game ... he graciously congratulates the UConn fans on this board and then gets hammered on a case of Pabst Blue Ribbon, knowing this season has been a total collective disaster for the teams for which he roots.

Lol, great post. Haven't had a PBR in ages, may have to buy a case soon after reading that

I remember the good ol' days ('60's) when a case of Rheingold at Bohack's was like $2.99.

(02-18-2020 03:33 PM)Nameless Wrote:  

(02-18-2020 01:31 PM)stever20 Wrote:  Cincy has had a really interesting year. If they are the one that loses to UConn in the AAC title game, that means almost guaranteed Cincy is in the tourney. Say they split with Houston and Wichita. win other 3 games. They are 21-9 entering the AAC tourney. go 2-1 in there. 23-10. I'd have a really difficult time seeing them out of the tourney.

I think Cincy ultimately makes it. Houston is a lock barring a total collapse. I think WSU ends up in when all is said and done as well. Looking like a decent shot at 3 bids for the league, but none with great seeds. Really good shot for someone to steal a bid by winning the tourney as well (as I believe bill dazzle noted over on the AAC board.)

Three is the goal. But agree that none will have a strong seed. Will be a quick exit for the AAC this March (sadly).

(02-18-2020 04:23 PM)X-man Wrote:  

(02-18-2020 03:31 PM)Nameless Wrote:  

(02-18-2020 01:08 PM)bill dazzle Wrote:  

(02-18-2020 10:31 AM)GoldenWarrior11 Wrote:  

(02-18-2020 09:35 AM)Nameless Wrote:  Fine with me! After our last few years of garbage basketball, leaving the AAC with a conference championship would be a great way to go out

Could there be a more satisfactory conclusion to UConn's time in the AAC?

If you're a UConn fan, it would be a wonderful way to go out.

If you're pro-Big East and anti-AAC homers, likewise.

If you're Bill Dazzle, and your Memphis Tigers or Cincy Bearcats lose to UConn in the AAC title game ... he graciously congratulates the UConn fans on this board and then gets hammered on a case of Pabst Blue Ribbon, knowing this season has been a total collective disaster for the teams for which he roots.

Lol, great post. Haven't had a PBR in ages, may have to buy a case soon after reading that

I remember the good ol' days ('60's) when a case of Rheingold at Bohack's was like $2.99.

A case for $2.99? Strong.

In college, I would buy a six-pack of Cincinnati-made Hudepohl or Wiedemann for $1.99.

I don't recall if Nashville could get Bavarian back in the late 1970s to early 1980s. Probably could.

Today, I strongly enjoy Braxton (Covington), Mad Tree (Cincy) and Rhinegeist (Cincy). GREAT beer city. I kind of wish my brother still lived in the Queen City.

(02-18-2020 03:31 PM)Nameless Wrote:  

(02-18-2020 01:08 PM)bill dazzle Wrote:  

(02-18-2020 10:31 AM)GoldenWarrior11 Wrote:  

(02-18-2020 09:35 AM)Nameless Wrote:  

(02-18-2020 09:29 AM)MU in MKE Wrote:  That'd be awesome if it happened, but even then it's questionable at best because it's so close to the selection time. Supposedly most of the pics are set by the time the big conference tournaments get settled.

Let's just play it safe and have UConn run away with the championship.

Fine with me! After our last few years of garbage basketball, leaving the AAC with a conference championship would be a great way to go out

Could there be a more satisfactory conclusion to UConn's time in the AAC?

If you're a UConn fan, it would be a wonderful way to go out.

If you're pro-Big East and anti-AAC homers, likewise.

If you're Bill Dazzle, and your Memphis Tigers or Cincy Bearcats lose to UConn in the AAC title game ... he graciously congratulates the UConn fans on this board and then gets hammered on a case of Pabst Blue Ribbon, knowing this season has been a total collective disaster for the teams for which he roots.

Lol, great post. Haven't had a PBR in ages, may have to buy a case soon after reading that

Fun random but sorta related fact, the old Pabst brewery is 800 ft west of the Fiserv Forum. The once abandoned brewery is now it's own vibrant mixed use neighborhood that overlooks the home of the Bucks/Golden Eagles.

(02-18-2020 04:48 PM)MU in MKE Wrote:  

(02-18-2020 03:31 PM)Nameless Wrote:  

(02-18-2020 01:08 PM)bill dazzle Wrote:  

(02-18-2020 10:31 AM)GoldenWarrior11 Wrote:  

(02-18-2020 09:35 AM)Nameless Wrote:  Fine with me! After our last few years of garbage basketball, leaving the AAC with a conference championship would be a great way to go out

Could there be a more satisfactory conclusion to UConn's time in the AAC?

If you're a UConn fan, it would be a wonderful way to go out.

If you're pro-Big East and anti-AAC homers, likewise.

If you're Bill Dazzle, and your Memphis Tigers or Cincy Bearcats lose to UConn in the AAC title game ... he graciously congratulates the UConn fans on this board and then gets hammered on a case of Pabst Blue Ribbon, knowing this season has been a total collective disaster for the teams for which he roots.

Lol, great post. Haven't had a PBR in ages, may have to buy a case soon after reading that

Fun random but sorta related fact, the old Pabst brewery is 800 ft west of the Fiserv Forum. The once abandoned brewery is now it's own vibrant mixed use neighborhood that overlooks the home of the Bucks/Golden Eagles.

Would strongly enjoy seeing the old brewery. I visited Milwaukee only one time when I lived in Chicago but was extremely impressed. The historic architecture, the river/lake, the friendly people. A wonderful city. And, like Cincinnati, a very strong beer culture.

(02-18-2020 04:47 PM)bill dazzle Wrote:  

(02-18-2020 04:23 PM)X-man Wrote:  

(02-18-2020 03:31 PM)Nameless Wrote:  

(02-18-2020 01:08 PM)bill dazzle Wrote:  

(02-18-2020 10:31 AM)GoldenWarrior11 Wrote:  Could there be a more satisfactory conclusion to UConn's time in the AAC?

If you're a UConn fan, it would be a wonderful way to go out.

If you're pro-Big East and anti-AAC homers, likewise.

If you're Bill Dazzle, and your Memphis Tigers or Cincy Bearcats lose to UConn in the AAC title game ... he graciously congratulates the UConn fans on this board and then gets hammered on a case of Pabst Blue Ribbon, knowing this season has been a total collective disaster for the teams for which he roots.

Lol, great post. Haven't had a PBR in ages, may have to buy a case soon after reading that

I remember the good ol' days ('60's) when a case of Rheingold at Bohack's was like $2.99.

A case for $2.99? Strong.

In college, I would buy a six-pack of Cincinnati-made Hudepohl or Wiedemann for $1.99.

I don't recall if Nashville could get Bavarian back in the late 1970s to early 1980s. Probably could.

Today, I strongly enjoy Braxton (Covington), Mad Tree (Cincy) and Rhinegeist (Cincy). GREAT beer city. I kind of wish my brother still lived in the Queen City.

Can tell I'm from a different era than the 2 of you (I'm 26) as I consider $5 for a 6 pack cheap, lol.

I really wish Connecticut didn't ban online distributors like Tavour. I'd love to try some of the beers you guys mentioned. Can't remember the name of the beer but one of the last ones I tried from Tavour was by "Taxman Brewing Co" out of Kentucky. It was delicious

(02-18-2020 09:48 PM)Nameless Wrote:  

(02-18-2020 04:47 PM)bill dazzle Wrote:  

(02-18-2020 04:23 PM)X-man Wrote:  

(02-18-2020 03:31 PM)Nameless Wrote:  

(02-18-2020 01:08 PM)bill dazzle Wrote:  If you're a UConn fan, it would be a wonderful way to go out.

If you're pro-Big East and anti-AAC homers, likewise.

If you're Bill Dazzle, and your Memphis Tigers or Cincy Bearcats lose to UConn in the AAC title game ... he graciously congratulates the UConn fans on this board and then gets hammered on a case of Pabst Blue Ribbon, knowing this season has been a total collective disaster for the teams for which he roots.

Lol, great post. Haven't had a PBR in ages, may have to buy a case soon after reading that

I remember the good ol' days ('60's) when a case of Rheingold at Bohack's was like $2.99.

A case for $2.99? Strong.

In college, I would buy a six-pack of Cincinnati-made Hudepohl or Wiedemann for $1.99.

I don't recall if Nashville could get Bavarian back in the late 1970s to early 1980s. Probably could.

Today, I strongly enjoy Braxton (Covington), Mad Tree (Cincy) and Rhinegeist (Cincy). GREAT beer city. I kind of wish my brother still lived in the Queen City.

Can tell I'm from a different era than the 2 of you (I'm 26) as I consider $5 for a 6 pack cheap, lol.

I really wish Connecticut didn't ban online distributors like Tavour. I'd love to try some of the beers you guys mentioned. Can't remember the name of the beer but one of the last ones I tried from Tavour was by "Taxman Brewing Co" out of Kentucky. It was delicious

I'm pushing 60 and have drunk way too much beer over the years. But I love it.

Never heard of Tavour. There are so many beers nowadays, it's hard to keep track. Regardless, reading about and discussing craft beer is one of my passions.

Be glad you're 26 and have many good years of beer drinking awaiting you.

(02-18-2020 10:10 PM)bill dazzle Wrote:  

(02-18-2020 09:48 PM)Nameless Wrote:  

(02-18-2020 04:47 PM)bill dazzle Wrote:  

(02-18-2020 04:23 PM)X-man Wrote:  

(02-18-2020 03:31 PM)Nameless Wrote:  Lol, great post. Haven't had a PBR in ages, may have to buy a case soon after reading that

I remember the good ol' days ('60's) when a case of Rheingold at Bohack's was like $2.99.

A case for $2.99? Strong.

In college, I would buy a six-pack of Cincinnati-made Hudepohl or Wiedemann for $1.99.

I don't recall if Nashville could get Bavarian back in the late 1970s to early 1980s. Probably could.

Today, I strongly enjoy Braxton (Covington), Mad Tree (Cincy) and Rhinegeist (Cincy). GREAT beer city. I kind of wish my brother still lived in the Queen City.

Can tell I'm from a different era than the 2 of you (I'm 26) as I consider $5 for a 6 pack cheap, lol.

I really wish Connecticut didn't ban online distributors like Tavour. I'd love to try some of the beers you guys mentioned. Can't remember the name of the beer but one of the last ones I tried from Tavour was by "Taxman Brewing Co" out of Kentucky. It was delicious

I'm pushing 60 and have drunk way too much beer over the years. But I love it.

Never heard of Tavour. There are so many beers nowadays, it's hard to keep track. Regardless, reading about and discussing craft beer is one of my passions.

Be glad you're 26 and have many good years of beer drinking awaiting you.

Tavour is a craft beer distribution site. Distributors in CT claimed Tavour was technically a distributor and they didn't have a state distribution license, so they've been banned from operating here. If they're still operational in your state, and you're a big craft beer guy, definitely check them out. You'll find loads of awesome beers from all over the country, and they're shipped right to your door.

My dad is actually around your age (61) and brews as a hobby. He hasn't brewed in over a year as he was going through a divorce and didn't want to potentially have to deal with moving full, fermenting kegs, but I'm hoping he gets back at it soon. There's nothing quite like a delicious homebrew!

(02-18-2020 11:45 PM)Nameless Wrote:  

(02-18-2020 10:10 PM)bill dazzle Wrote:  

(02-18-2020 09:48 PM)Nameless Wrote:  

(02-18-2020 04:47 PM)bill dazzle Wrote:  

(02-18-2020 04:23 PM)X-man Wrote:  I remember the good ol' days ('60's) when a case of Rheingold at Bohack's was like $2.99.

A case for $2.99? Strong.

In college, I would buy a six-pack of Cincinnati-made Hudepohl or Wiedemann for $1.99.

I don't recall if Nashville could get Bavarian back in the late 1970s to early 1980s. Probably could.

Today, I strongly enjoy Braxton (Covington), Mad Tree (Cincy) and Rhinegeist (Cincy). GREAT beer city. I kind of wish my brother still lived in the Queen City.

Can tell I'm from a different era than the 2 of you (I'm 26) as I consider $5 for a 6 pack cheap, lol.

I really wish Connecticut didn't ban online distributors like Tavour. I'd love to try some of the beers you guys mentioned. Can't remember the name of the beer but one of the last ones I tried from Tavour was by "Taxman Brewing Co" out of Kentucky. It was delicious

I'm pushing 60 and have drunk way too much beer over the years. But I love it.

Never heard of Tavour. There are so many beers nowadays, it's hard to keep track. Regardless, reading about and discussing craft beer is one of my passions.

Be glad you're 26 and have many good years of beer drinking awaiting you.

Tavour is a craft beer distribution site. Distributors in CT claimed Tavour was technically a distributor and they didn't have a state distribution license, so they've been banned from operating here. If they're still operational in your state, and you're a big craft beer guy, definitely check them out. You'll find loads of awesome beers from all over the country, and they're shipped right to your door.

My dad is actually around your age (61) and brews as a hobby. He hasn't brewed in over a year as he was going through a divorce and didn't want to potentially have to deal with moving full, fermenting kegs, but I'm hoping he gets back at it soon. There's nothing quite like a delicious homebrew!

Ah, this makes sense regarding Tavour. Will take a read.

Agree on a tasty homebrewed beer. We have a homebrewer at our office. He does good work.

(02-18-2020 04:47 PM)bill dazzle Wrote:  

(02-18-2020 04:23 PM)X-man Wrote:  

(02-18-2020 03:31 PM)Nameless Wrote:  

(02-18-2020 01:08 PM)bill dazzle Wrote:  

(02-18-2020 10:31 AM)GoldenWarrior11 Wrote:  Could there be a more satisfactory conclusion to UConn's time in the AAC?

If you're a UConn fan, it would be a wonderful way to go out.

If you're pro-Big East and anti-AAC homers, likewise.

If you're Bill Dazzle, and your Memphis Tigers or Cincy Bearcats lose to UConn in the AAC title game ... he graciously congratulates the UConn fans on this board and then gets hammered on a case of Pabst Blue Ribbon, knowing this season has been a total collective disaster for the teams for which he roots.

Lol, great post. Haven't had a PBR in ages, may have to buy a case soon after reading that

I remember the good ol' days ('60's) when a case of Rheingold at Bohack's was like $2.99.

A case for $2.99? Strong.

In college, I would buy a six-pack of Cincinnati-made Hudepohl or Wiedemann for $1.99.

I don't recall if Nashville could get Bavarian back in the late 1970s to early 1980s. Probably could.

Today, I strongly enjoy Braxton (Covington), Mad Tree (Cincy) and Rhinegeist (Cincy). GREAT beer city. I kind of wish my brother still lived in the Queen City.

I agree about Cincinnati as a great beer city. Every time you turn around, another great brewery opens. I went to Brewdog last weekend, and it was incredible. Perhaps because I am from the northeast, I am very partial to NE (hazy) IPA's. I first tasted them at Hill Farmstead in northeast Vermont, and I was hooked. At the time, nobody in Cincinnati was making them. I spent the next several weeks trying to convince Listerman's (the brewery literally outside my office here in Cincinnati) to get on board with NE hazy's. They finally did, and now it seems at least a third of their beers on any given day are hazy's. Now I want to see more gose beers. Not a sour fan but gose's are a great summer beer.

(02-19-2020 10:39 AM)X-man Wrote:  

(02-18-2020 04:47 PM)bill dazzle Wrote:  

(02-18-2020 04:23 PM)X-man Wrote:  

(02-18-2020 03:31 PM)Nameless Wrote:  

(02-18-2020 01:08 PM)bill dazzle Wrote:  If you're a UConn fan, it would be a wonderful way to go out.

If you're pro-Big East and anti-AAC homers, likewise.

If you're Bill Dazzle, and your Memphis Tigers or Cincy Bearcats lose to UConn in the AAC title game ... he graciously congratulates the UConn fans on this board and then gets hammered on a case of Pabst Blue Ribbon, knowing this season has been a total collective disaster for the teams for which he roots.

Lol, great post. Haven't had a PBR in ages, may have to buy a case soon after reading that

I remember the good ol' days ('60's) when a case of Rheingold at Bohack's was like $2.99.

A case for $2.99? Strong.

In college, I would buy a six-pack of Cincinnati-made Hudepohl or Wiedemann for $1.99.

I don't recall if Nashville could get Bavarian back in the late 1970s to early 1980s. Probably could.

Today, I strongly enjoy Braxton (Covington), Mad Tree (Cincy) and Rhinegeist (Cincy). GREAT beer city. I kind of wish my brother still lived in the Queen City.

I agree about Cincinnati as a great beer city. Every time you turn around, another great brewery opens. I went to Brewdog last weekend, and it was incredible. Perhaps because I am from the northeast, I am very partial to NE (hazy) IPA's. I first tasted them at Hill Farmstead in northeast Vermont, and I was hooked. At the time, nobody in Cincinnati was making them. I spent the next several weeks trying to convince Listerman's (the brewery literally outside my office here in Cincinnati) to get on board with NE hazy's. They finally did, and now it seems at least a third of their beers on any given day are hazy's. Now I want to see more gose beers. Not a sour fan but gose's are a great summer beer.

I'm a big fan of IPAs in general and those IPAs from the Northeast tend to be outstanding. I, too, like a gose. Sours are fine but not in my top five styles.

Have learned to like a robust stout when it's cold. And I enjoy APAs, hefes and porters. Not a fan of reds, browns and ambers.

With lagers, I enjoy a pilsner and a bock.

Cincinnati has a stellar beer culture due to its German influence. I want to visit soon and hit at least seven or eight breweries. My brother concluded his UC studies in 2000 and I've visited the city only three or four times since. I'm a big fan of the city overall. Has a very nice "feel" to it. The XU campus and general area are quite pleasant. That's a fine university.

We have about 20 breweries in Davidson County/Nashville. The scene is very solid but not on the level of Cincy. Whiskey is likely a bigger deal hear.

(02-19-2020 12:55 PM)bill dazzle Wrote:  

(02-19-2020 10:39 AM)X-man Wrote:  

(02-18-2020 04:47 PM)bill dazzle Wrote:  

(02-18-2020 04:23 PM)X-man Wrote:  

(02-18-2020 03:31 PM)Nameless Wrote:  Lol, great post. Haven't had a PBR in ages, may have to buy a case soon after reading that

I remember the good ol' days ('60's) when a case of Rheingold at Bohack's was like $2.99.

A case for $2.99? Strong.

In college, I would buy a six-pack of Cincinnati-made Hudepohl or Wiedemann for $1.99.

I don't recall if Nashville could get Bavarian back in the late 1970s to early 1980s. Probably could.

Today, I strongly enjoy Braxton (Covington), Mad Tree (Cincy) and Rhinegeist (Cincy). GREAT beer city. I kind of wish my brother still lived in the Queen City.

I agree about Cincinnati as a great beer city. Every time you turn around, another great brewery opens. I went to Brewdog last weekend, and it was incredible. Perhaps because I am from the northeast, I am very partial to NE (hazy) IPA's. I first tasted them at Hill Farmstead in northeast Vermont, and I was hooked. At the time, nobody in Cincinnati was making them. I spent the next several weeks trying to convince Listerman's (the brewery literally outside my office here in Cincinnati) to get on board with NE hazy's. They finally did, and now it seems at least a third of their beers on any given day are hazy's. Now I want to see more gose beers. Not a sour fan but gose's are a great summer beer.

I'm a big fan of IPAs in general and those IPAs from the Northeast tend to be outstanding. I, too, like a gose. Sours are fine but not in my top five styles.

Have learned to like a robust stout when it's cold. And I enjoy APAs, hefes and porters. Not a fan of reds, browns and ambers.

With lagers, I enjoy a pilsner and a bock.

Cincinnati has a stellar beer culture due to its German influence. I want to visit soon and hit at least seven or eight breweries. My brother concluded his UC studies in 2000 and I've visited the city only three or four times since. I'm a big fan of the city overall. Has a very nice "feel" to it. The XU campus and general area are quite pleasant. That's a fine university.

We have about 20 breweries in Davidson County/Nashville. The scene is very solid but not on the level of Cincy. Whiskey is likely a bigger deal hear.

I'm not a big fan of IPA's, but anything from The Alchemist in Stowe, VT is phenomenal. My favorite is Focal Banger.

Fuzzy Baby Ducks, by New England Brewing Co here in CT is another great one. I'll likely be moving out of state for grad school in the summer, and it's one of the few things I'll miss, lol.

looking at the list for this week- tonight is just a huge night.

(02-19-2020 01:21 PM)Nameless Wrote:  

(02-19-2020 12:55 PM)bill dazzle Wrote:  

(02-19-2020 10:39 AM)X-man Wrote:  

(02-18-2020 04:47 PM)bill dazzle Wrote:  

(02-18-2020 04:23 PM)X-man Wrote:  I remember the good ol' days ('60's) when a case of Rheingold at Bohack's was like $2.99.

A case for $2.99? Strong.

In college, I would buy a six-pack of Cincinnati-made Hudepohl or Wiedemann for $1.99.

I don't recall if Nashville could get Bavarian back in the late 1970s to early 1980s. Probably could.

Today, I strongly enjoy Braxton (Covington), Mad Tree (Cincy) and Rhinegeist (Cincy). GREAT beer city. I kind of wish my brother still lived in the Queen City.

I agree about Cincinnati as a great beer city. Every time you turn around, another great brewery opens. I went to Brewdog last weekend, and it was incredible. Perhaps because I am from the northeast, I am very partial to NE (hazy) IPA's. I first tasted them at Hill Farmstead in northeast Vermont, and I was hooked. At the time, nobody in Cincinnati was making them. I spent the next several weeks trying to convince Listerman's (the brewery literally outside my office here in Cincinnati) to get on board with NE hazy's. They finally did, and now it seems at least a third of their beers on any given day are hazy's. Now I want to see more gose beers. Not a sour fan but gose's are a great summer beer.

I'm a big fan of IPAs in general and those IPAs from the Northeast tend to be outstanding. I, too, like a gose. Sours are fine but not in my top five styles.

Have learned to like a robust stout when it's cold. And I enjoy APAs, hefes and porters. Not a fan of reds, browns and ambers.

With lagers, I enjoy a pilsner and a bock.

Cincinnati has a stellar beer culture due to its German influence. I want to visit soon and hit at least seven or eight breweries. My brother concluded his UC studies in 2000 and I've visited the city only three or four times since. I'm a big fan of the city overall. Has a very nice "feel" to it. The XU campus and general area are quite pleasant. That's a fine university.

We have about 20 breweries in Davidson County/Nashville. The scene is very solid but not on the level of Cincy. Whiskey is likely a bigger deal hear.

I'm not a big fan of IPA's, but anything from The Alchemist in Stowe, VT is phenomenal. My favorite is Focal Banger.

Fuzzy Baby Ducks, by New England Brewing Co here in CT is another great one. I'll likely be moving out of state for grad school in the summer, and it's one of the few things I'll miss, lol.

The Alchemist (particularly its Heady Topper) is good, but Vermont's Lawson's and Hill Farmstead are both head and shoulders above the Alchemist for the most part. In fact, Hill typically has at least 5 of the top 20 beers in the world according to the Beer Advocate.

(02-19-2020 01:45 PM)stever20 Wrote:  looking at the list for this week- tonight is just a huge night.

Darn it, S20. We're having a robust chat about craft beer within this thread and you try to inject college hoops into the equation. What kind of message board to you think this is?

(02-19-2020 03:31 PM)X-man Wrote:  

(02-19-2020 01:21 PM)Nameless Wrote:  

(02-19-2020 12:55 PM)bill dazzle Wrote:  

(02-19-2020 10:39 AM)X-man Wrote:  

(02-18-2020 04:47 PM)bill dazzle Wrote:  A case for $2.99? Strong.

In college, I would buy a six-pack of Cincinnati-made Hudepohl or Wiedemann for $1.99.

I don't recall if Nashville could get Bavarian back in the late 1970s to early 1980s. Probably could.

Today, I strongly enjoy Braxton (Covington), Mad Tree (Cincy) and Rhinegeist (Cincy). GREAT beer city. I kind of wish my brother still lived in the Queen City.

I agree about Cincinnati as a great beer city. Every time you turn around, another great brewery opens. I went to Brewdog last weekend, and it was incredible. Perhaps because I am from the northeast, I am very partial to NE (hazy) IPA's. I first tasted them at Hill Farmstead in northeast Vermont, and I was hooked. At the time, nobody in Cincinnati was making them. I spent the next several weeks trying to convince Listerman's (the brewery literally outside my office here in Cincinnati) to get on board with NE hazy's. They finally did, and now it seems at least a third of their beers on any given day are hazy's. Now I want to see more gose beers. Not a sour fan but gose's are a great summer beer.

I'm a big fan of IPAs in general and those IPAs from the Northeast tend to be outstanding. I, too, like a gose. Sours are fine but not in my top five styles.

Have learned to like a robust stout when it's cold. And I enjoy APAs, hefes and porters. Not a fan of reds, browns and ambers.

With lagers, I enjoy a pilsner and a bock.

Cincinnati has a stellar beer culture due to its German influence. I want to visit soon and hit at least seven or eight breweries. My brother concluded his UC studies in 2000 and I've visited the city only three or four times since. I'm a big fan of the city overall. Has a very nice "feel" to it. The XU campus and general area are quite pleasant. That's a fine university.

We have about 20 breweries in Davidson County/Nashville. The scene is very solid but not on the level of Cincy. Whiskey is likely a bigger deal hear.

I'm not a big fan of IPA's, but anything from The Alchemist in Stowe, VT is phenomenal. My favorite is Focal Banger.

Fuzzy Baby Ducks, by New England Brewing Co here in CT is another great one. I'll likely be moving out of state for grad school in the summer, and it's one of the few things I'll miss, lol.

The Alchemist (particularly its Heady Topper) is good, but Vermont's Lawson's and Hill Farmstead are both head and shoulders above the Alchemist for the most part. In fact, Hill typically has at least 5 of the top 20 beers in the world according to the Beer Advocate.

X-Man, totally agree... Hill and Lawson's are very good. Have had the pleasure of having both when in Vermont and CT. However, not a huge IPA fan and in that case, I am very fortunate to live in Grand Rapids. Founders and New Holland put out fantastic Stouts and Ales... and also close to Bell's if I want to head to Kzoo..

(02-19-2020 01:21 PM)Nameless Wrote:  

(02-19-2020 12:55 PM)bill dazzle Wrote:  

(02-19-2020 10:39 AM)X-man Wrote:  

(02-18-2020 04:47 PM)bill dazzle Wrote:  

(02-18-2020 04:23 PM)X-man Wrote:  I remember the good ol' days ('60's) when a case of Rheingold at Bohack's was like $2.99.

A case for $2.99? Strong.

In college, I would buy a six-pack of Cincinnati-made Hudepohl or Wiedemann for $1.99.

I don't recall if Nashville could get Bavarian back in the late 1970s to early 1980s. Probably could.

Today, I strongly enjoy Braxton (Covington), Mad Tree (Cincy) and Rhinegeist (Cincy). GREAT beer city. I kind of wish my brother still lived in the Queen City.

I agree about Cincinnati as a great beer city. Every time you turn around, another great brewery opens. I went to Brewdog last weekend, and it was incredible. Perhaps because I am from the northeast, I am very partial to NE (hazy) IPA's. I first tasted them at Hill Farmstead in northeast Vermont, and I was hooked. At the time, nobody in Cincinnati was making them. I spent the next several weeks trying to convince Listerman's (the brewery literally outside my office here in Cincinnati) to get on board with NE hazy's. They finally did, and now it seems at least a third of their beers on any given day are hazy's. Now I want to see more gose beers. Not a sour fan but gose's are a great summer beer.

I'm a big fan of IPAs in general and those IPAs from the Northeast tend to be outstanding. I, too, like a gose. Sours are fine but not in my top five styles.

Have learned to like a robust stout when it's cold. And I enjoy APAs, hefes and porters. Not a fan of reds, browns and ambers.

With lagers, I enjoy a pilsner and a bock.

Cincinnati has a stellar beer culture due to its German influence. I want to visit soon and hit at least seven or eight breweries. My brother concluded his UC studies in 2000 and I've visited the city only three or four times since. I'm a big fan of the city overall. Has a very nice "feel" to it. The XU campus and general area are quite pleasant. That's a fine university.

We have about 20 breweries in Davidson County/Nashville. The scene is very solid but not on the level of Cincy. Whiskey is likely a bigger deal hear.

I'm not a big fan of IPA's, but anything from The Alchemist in Stowe, VT is phenomenal. My favorite is Focal Banger.

Fuzzy Baby Ducks, by New England Brewing Co here in CT is another great one. I'll likely be moving out of state for grad school in the summer, and it's one of the few things I'll miss, lol.

I've heard nothing but good things regarding Alchemist Brewery. Vermont is a monster state for craft beer.

(02-19-2020 04:07 PM)novachap Wrote:  

(02-19-2020 03:31 PM)X-man Wrote:  

(02-19-2020 01:21 PM)Nameless Wrote:  

(02-19-2020 12:55 PM)bill dazzle Wrote:  

(02-19-2020 10:39 AM)X-man Wrote:  I agree about Cincinnati as a great beer city. Every time you turn around, another great brewery opens. I went to Brewdog last weekend, and it was incredible. Perhaps because I am from the northeast, I am very partial to NE (hazy) IPA's. I first tasted them at Hill Farmstead in northeast Vermont, and I was hooked. At the time, nobody in Cincinnati was making them. I spent the next several weeks trying to convince Listerman's (the brewery literally outside my office here in Cincinnati) to get on board with NE hazy's. They finally did, and now it seems at least a third of their beers on any given day are hazy's. Now I want to see more gose beers. Not a sour fan but gose's are a great summer beer.

I'm a big fan of IPAs in general and those IPAs from the Northeast tend to be outstanding. I, too, like a gose. Sours are fine but not in my top five styles.

Have learned to like a robust stout when it's cold. And I enjoy APAs, hefes and porters. Not a fan of reds, browns and ambers.

With lagers, I enjoy a pilsner and a bock.

Cincinnati has a stellar beer culture due to its German influence. I want to visit soon and hit at least seven or eight breweries. My brother concluded his UC studies in 2000 and I've visited the city only three or four times since. I'm a big fan of the city overall. Has a very nice "feel" to it. The XU campus and general area are quite pleasant. That's a fine university.

We have about 20 breweries in Davidson County/Nashville. The scene is very solid but not on the level of Cincy. Whiskey is likely a bigger deal hear.

I'm not a big fan of IPA's, but anything from The Alchemist in Stowe, VT is phenomenal. My favorite is Focal Banger.

Fuzzy Baby Ducks, by New England Brewing Co here in CT is another great one. I'll likely be moving out of state for grad school in the summer, and it's one of the few things I'll miss, lol.

The Alchemist (particularly its Heady Topper) is good, but Vermont's Lawson's and Hill Farmstead are both head and shoulders above the Alchemist for the most part. In fact, Hill typically has at least 5 of the top 20 beers in the world according to the Beer Advocate.

X-Man, totally agree... Hill and Lawson's are very good. Have had the pleasure of having both when in Vermont and CT. However, not a huge IPA fan and in that case, I am very fortunate to live in Grand Rapids. Founders and New Holland put out fantastic Stouts and Ales... and also close to Bell's if I want to head to Kzoo..

I've got to visit Grand Rapids and KMazoo for the craft scene. The former manager of our office's neighborhood craft beer bar is from Michigan, and he and I had some strong chats about that scene. It's elite.

I'm sure you lads have heard Asheville is strong. Have been four times and love it. Burial might be my favorite.