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This is EXTREMELY hot when fresh. I personally think it needs a little while for the boozy bitterness to fade so the malt can balance things out a bit. It's drinking pretty good right now, but I wouldn't say it tasted "like ass" when fresh.

30? That's balmy compared to here! I pulled into work this morning with the car thermometer reading 11 (that's ELEVEN). I'd be thrilled with 30 right about now.

Matt Capone had a "California" draft special at the bar today. Drank/sampled were: RR Pliny the Elder Bear Republic DOUBLE Red Rocket Ale (didn't know this existed!) Left Coast Hop Juice SN Torpedo IPA (NEW! Pretty good...unlike most SN beers I've had) Eel River Black Raven's Eye Imperial Stout...

You can come over and help me pack! I have plenty to drink/smoke! Where in the city are you located?

That boy's GOOD! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZoS8j9eNMZU

We are now up to THREE full cases (this is getting just as silly as last year...I love it!): Jonas - 6 Justin - 6 Cali Mike - 24 (fuggin' NN whore!) Bob - 12 Nic - 6 Kenyatta - 6 Adrian - 12 I think I'm going to have to cut it off here for now. I need to make sure these 3 cases get packed and...

If you all weren't so secretive, you could just put bars in your meeting halls like we Knights of Columbus and tap a sixtel of NN! :sign:

OK, that's 2 FULL cases: Jonas - 6? Justin - 6 Cali Mike - 12 Bob - 12 Nic - 6 Kenyatta - 6 Should I reserve more (other than for myself, of course)?

OK: Justin - 6? Jonas - 6? Cali Mike - 12 Nic - 6? Anyone else? Speak now...or forever hold your hops.

Cases are in! I've reserved 2, with the ability to buy more. Price this year is $42/case plus tax. I think there are a few (Jonas, Cali Mike, Justin) who want a sixer. Anyone else?

Oooh! I have one of these from my first go-round in the Beer PIF. Might be time to crack it!

LOVE the Pig...nice work, Justin. Glad to see your tastes are evolving as well. I agree, though...the super bitter tongue bruisers aren't for me, either, and I consider myself a hophead.

You wouldn't dare! Jonas...don't do it...don't...it's not fair to the rest of us...

Sunlight causes the "skunk"...not swings in temperature. The UV rays from sunlight create a chemical reaction in the hop resins causing the stinky odor you find in beers that have gone bad. Brown glass is the least susceptible to this, followed by green and then clear. A good deal of bottled...

Yeah, I split a case of it with a friend, and am close with the local rep in this area (read his blog here). I actually like it a lot. It's one of the better "brown ales" (which is pretty generic, if you ask me) I've had this year. Maybe you got a bad batch that was oxidized or something? Or...

Three Straubs during the Iggles/Giants game, and a SA Holiday Porter after dinner.

Not yet...I've been waiting for an extra-special occasion. If the Birds pull out a win today I might just be swayed! Glad to hear it lives up to the hype. Did you try any of those Marzens I sent?

Only if you come over with me to pick it up!

Thanks, DeVonn! We're like twins born one minute apart (Phillies fans and all!) Though if you look at our post counts, you'll see which one of us has been "contributing" more to this community :laugh:

Jonas...BLASPHEMER! How dare you let the NN sleep?! Justin, you're always on the list, my friend. Greg, Greg, Greg...I feel very sorry for you my friend (j/k...different strokes for different folks). I'm willing to do the mass group buy again this year. Just let me know how many cases I need...