Smuttynose Beer.

rollinpinmim - 9-1-2010 at 10:25 PM

From reading through old posts, looks like a good number of you enjoy a good brew at the end of a day. I recently discovered a brand called Smuttynose based out of New Hampshire and I really dig their Old Brown Dog Ale. Anyone else try this?

I have also really enjoyed Youngs Double Chocolate Stout and Long Trail Brewmaster Series Coffee Stout.

What are some good dark ales you recommend that I should try?

Vanilla Gorilla - 9-1-2010 at 10:30 PM

I always like the Smuttynose Shoal's Pale Ale, i dont drink a lot of Brown Ales so i haven't tried theirs

newbreedbrian - 9-2-2010 at 06:31 AM

Smuttynose is good shit. I'm assuming you're in the northeast since I don't think it's distributed elsewhere. There's a lot of styles that would fit under dark ales, but it sounds like you like roasty styles (stout, porter, browns, etc). You should be able to get your hands on Cadillac Mountain Stout from Bar Harbour Brewing which is excellent. Also, Fluxus 2010 or Black from Allagash should be readily available in any decent store. Rogue Shakespeare Stout or North Coast Old Rasputin should be fairly easy to get as well.

I'd also recommend if you haven't explored the darker Belgian beers to do so. Some options that should be available in better stores:

Black Albert (DeStruise)
Red or Blue (Chimay)
Dubbel (Westmalle)
8 or 10 (Rochefort)

That should get you started. Good luck and welcome to the board.

Dave - 9-2-2010 at 07:18 AM

now thats the way to Join the board, making one of your first posts about good beer!

Welcome aboard!

rollinpinmim - 9-2-2010 at 07:16 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by newbreedbrian
Smuttynose is good shit. I'm assuming you're in the northeast since I don't think it's distributed elsewhere. There's a lot of styles that would fit under dark ales, but it sounds like you like roasty styles (stout, porter, browns, etc). You should be able to get your hands on Cadillac Mountain Stout from Bar Harbour Brewing which is excellent. Also, Fluxus 2010 or Black from Allagash should be readily available in any decent store. Rogue Shakespeare Stout or North Coast Old Rasputin should be fairly easy to get as well.

I'd also recommend if you haven't explored the darker Belgian beers to do so. Some options that should be available in better stores:

Black Albert (DeStruise)
Red or Blue (Chimay)
Dubbel (Westmalle)
8 or 10 (Rochefort)

That should get you started. Good luck and welcome to the board.

Thanks and I really like those roasty style brews. I am located in the Northeast and will check some of those beers you mentioned.

Vanilla Gorilla - 9-2-2010 at 07:18 PM

If your in the Northeast make sure to try stuff by Allagash their Belgian Tripel is really good.

Jason the Magnificent - 9-3-2010 at 07:46 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by rollinpinmim
From reading through old posts, looks like a good number of you enjoy a good brew at the end of a day.

Whats this end of the day crap!?!

Just kidding...I think. Some good brews recommended so far...if you're curious to go out and try new stuff check this link:
Northeastern Beermap

Not sure on your exact location but that should give you a ton of brewery and brewpub options to visit or just look into further.

BDx13 - 9-3-2010 at 09:11 AM

Got a couple additions to that map:

Brand new local brewery in West Chester:
http://www.boxcarbrewingcompany.com

And a fine, fine brewpub in Downingtown:
http://www.stationtaproom.com

I had the Sly Fox Ichor (also a local beer, out of Phoenixville) at the Station recently and was really, really impressed.

JawnDiablo - 9-3-2010 at 10:05 AM

I hit this place last night and tried over 12 different beers at this place that specializes in German fare.
I don't remember any of their names.
I enjoyed ALL of them.
I got very drunk.
My head hurts today
I did however have some curry ketchup that was super good.

Jason the Magnificent - 9-3-2010 at 01:13 PM

German beer and curry ketchup @ the same place!?!!