Comments on: Smoky the Beer http://www.theagitator.com/2008/05/10/smoky-the-beer/ It rankles me when somebody tries to tell somebody what to do. Thu, 21 Aug 2008 20:29:30 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5.1 By: Thomas http://www.theagitator.com/2008/05/10/smoky-the-beer/#comment-121173 Thomas Fri, 30 May 2008 04:38:11 +0000 http://www.theagitator.com/?p=9960#comment-121173 LaRana Brickskeller isn't in Georgetown really, it's really in DuPont circle area. If it were in Georgetown it would be on the other side of Rock Creek. LaRana Brickskeller isn’t in Georgetown really, it’s really in DuPont circle area. If it were in Georgetown it would be on the other side of Rock Creek.

]]> By: Tim C http://www.theagitator.com/2008/05/10/smoky-the-beer/#comment-111149 Tim C Thu, 15 May 2008 03:53:16 +0000 http://www.theagitator.com/?p=9960#comment-111149 I gotta say...homebrew is where it's at...fresher than even microbrews typically are (at the micro brewery - I have verified this with mine against the Deschutes brewpub in Bend, OR (Black Butte Porter, Mirror Pond pale ale, Jubelale seasonal, are a few of their well-known ones - theirs was fresh but not -that- fresh!). T I gotta say…homebrew is where it’s at…fresher than even microbrews typically are (at the micro brewery - I have verified this with mine against the Deschutes brewpub in Bend, OR (Black Butte Porter, Mirror Pond pale ale, Jubelale seasonal, are a few of their well-known ones - theirs was fresh but not -that- fresh!).

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]]> By: Thomas Paine's Goiter http://www.theagitator.com/2008/05/10/smoky-the-beer/#comment-108795 Thomas Paine's Goiter Sun, 11 May 2008 17:21:49 +0000 http://www.theagitator.com/?p=9960#comment-108795 RFD doesn't carry it, so that will be a bitch to find in DC RFD doesn’t carry it, so that will be a bitch to find in DC

]]> By: La Rana http://www.theagitator.com/2008/05/10/smoky-the-beer/#comment-108694 La Rana Sun, 11 May 2008 14:28:22 +0000 http://www.theagitator.com/?p=9960#comment-108694 Oh, and only the georgetown location. There is a neat bar in the basement. Oh, and only the georgetown location. There is a neat bar in the basement.

]]> By: La Rana http://www.theagitator.com/2008/05/10/smoky-the-beer/#comment-108693 La Rana Sun, 11 May 2008 14:27:28 +0000 http://www.theagitator.com/?p=9960#comment-108693 If brickskeller's doesn't have it, this place might (http://www.eatyourpizza.com/) Their beer selection is not as comprehensive as brickskeller's, but their philosophy seems to be to have the best 500 beers in the world available at any given time. They change their stock constantly and frequently have beers on tap that I have never seen anywhere in the US. If brickskeller’s doesn’t have it, this place might (http://www.eatyourpizza.com/)

Their beer selection is not as comprehensive as brickskeller’s, but their philosophy seems to be to have the best 500 beers in the world available at any given time. They change their stock constantly and frequently have beers on tap that I have never seen anywhere in the US.

]]> By: Mean Gene http://www.theagitator.com/2008/05/10/smoky-the-beer/#comment-108333 Mean Gene Sun, 11 May 2008 03:23:30 +0000 http://www.theagitator.com/?p=9960#comment-108333 It doesn't taste of honey, mind you. It tastes of ACACIA honey. Now that's a palate! Snark aside, supporting your local brewpub is an absolute good. There's a place within walking distance of my apartment that brews its own suds, including a Pale Ale that's simply delish. And cheap, too--I belong to their mug club and so, during their 4-6 weekday Happy Hour, I get a 25oz beer for $2. Best deal evah. Of course I'm having some trouble losing weight. It doesn’t taste of honey, mind you. It tastes of ACACIA honey. Now that’s a palate!

Snark aside, supporting your local brewpub is an absolute good. There’s a place within walking distance of my apartment that brews its own suds, including a Pale Ale that’s simply delish. And cheap, too–I belong to their mug club and so, during their 4-6 weekday Happy Hour, I get a 25oz beer for $2. Best deal evah. Of course I’m having some trouble losing weight.

]]> By: Butch http://www.theagitator.com/2008/05/10/smoky-the-beer/#comment-108137 Butch Sat, 10 May 2008 21:25:00 +0000 http://www.theagitator.com/?p=9960#comment-108137 I am very jealous of anyone that gets to go to a beer tasting with Garrett Oliver. I’d trade a pinky toe for that. I am very jealous of anyone that gets to go to a beer tasting with Garrett Oliver. I’d trade a pinky toe for that.

]]> By: Andrew Williams http://www.theagitator.com/2008/05/10/smoky-the-beer/#comment-108104 Andrew Williams Sat, 10 May 2008 20:27:08 +0000 http://www.theagitator.com/?p=9960#comment-108104 Damn! I was gonna suggest Brickskeller's but Chris beat me to it. Whatever beer it is, they'll have it. They never disappointed me when I was living in DC. Damn! I was gonna suggest Brickskeller’s but Chris beat me to it. Whatever beer it is, they’ll have it. They never disappointed me when I was living in DC.

]]> By: B.D. http://www.theagitator.com/2008/05/10/smoky-the-beer/#comment-108078 B.D. Sat, 10 May 2008 19:41:23 +0000 http://www.theagitator.com/?p=9960#comment-108078 Alaskan Brewing Company's Smoked Porter is also fantastic...though, without the chestnuts. http://www.alaskanbeer.com/porter.html Alaskan Brewing Company’s Smoked Porter is also fantastic…though, without the chestnuts.

http://www.alaskanbeer.com/porter.html

]]> By: perlhaqr http://www.theagitator.com/2008/05/10/smoky-the-beer/#comment-108020 perlhaqr Sat, 10 May 2008 17:43:27 +0000 http://www.theagitator.com/?p=9960#comment-108020 Naw, if you're the sort of fellow who douses burgers in liquid smoke, <a href='http://www.sheltonbrothers.com/beers/beerProfile.asp?BeerID=10' rel="nofollow">Rauchbier</a> is the way to go. Personally, I think the stuff tastes like licking the inside of a fireplace, but I have friends who really enjoy it. Naw, if you’re the sort of fellow who douses burgers in liquid smoke, Rauchbier is the way to go.

Personally, I think the stuff tastes like licking the inside of a fireplace, but I have friends who really enjoy it.

]]> By: Serge Egelman http://www.theagitator.com/2008/05/10/smoky-the-beer/#comment-108019 Serge Egelman Sat, 10 May 2008 17:42:50 +0000 http://www.theagitator.com/?p=9960#comment-108019 I'm not familiar with this beer, but you may also want to try Aecht Schlenkerla Rauchbier (http://www.schlenkerla.de/). The malt is smoked before it's brewed, so the beer has a very nice smoky flavor (it tastes a little like bacon). You may have better luck finding that. I'm fairly sure the Brickskellar had it at one point. I've also seen it at a few bars in NY and SF, though that's probably not as helpful. I’m not familiar with this beer, but you may also want to try Aecht Schlenkerla Rauchbier (http://www.schlenkerla.de/). The malt is smoked before it’s brewed, so the beer has a very nice smoky flavor (it tastes a little like bacon). You may have better luck finding that.

I’m fairly sure the Brickskellar had it at one point. I’ve also seen it at a few bars in NY and SF, though that’s probably not as helpful.

]]> By: A McGillican http://www.theagitator.com/2008/05/10/smoky-the-beer/#comment-107987 A McGillican Sat, 10 May 2008 16:47:34 +0000 http://www.theagitator.com/?p=9960#comment-107987 Most specialty beer stores will special order imports for you if you are willing to buy a case or two. Most specialty beer stores will special order imports for you if you are willing to buy a case or two.

]]> By: claude http://www.theagitator.com/2008/05/10/smoky-the-beer/#comment-107957 claude Sat, 10 May 2008 15:55:21 +0000 http://www.theagitator.com/?p=9960#comment-107957 - r (NTS: Proofreading goes a long way.) - r

(NTS: Proofreading goes a long way.)

]]> By: claude http://www.theagitator.com/2008/05/10/smoky-the-beer/#comment-107955 claude Sat, 10 May 2008 15:53:51 +0000 http://www.theagitator.com/?p=9960#comment-107955 U might try messenging some of the people r from the DC/Maryland area who rated this beer on ratebeer.com. I saw a couple ratings there so they might be able to tell u where to find it. http://www.ratebeer.com/beer/malthus-birolla/79563/54221/ U might try messenging some of the people r from the DC/Maryland area who rated this beer on ratebeer.com. I saw a couple ratings there so they might be able to tell u where to find it.

http://www.ratebeer.com/beer/malthus-birolla/79563/54221/

]]> By: chris horton http://www.theagitator.com/2008/05/10/smoky-the-beer/#comment-107952 chris horton Sat, 10 May 2008 15:50:31 +0000 http://www.theagitator.com/?p=9960#comment-107952 Have you tried Brickskellars? They should have it. Have you tried Brickskellars? They should have it.

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