Craft Beer Outing 11/9 in New Orleans/Nerdery

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Went to New Belgium's Clips of Faith last night. Neat little beer event where they showed a bunch of short films. Tried a LOT of samples of their beer and still not a fan.

Also tried Grand Teton's Lost Continent Double IPA recently. Pretty standard super hoppy double IPA. Not really impressed with it and probably wouldn't try it again.

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It would be fun for the next major tourney if a bunch of us take a few hours out of the standard Bud Light drinking game fest and try to find a local brewpub with a ton of good stuff on tap. Just a thought. Not that there's anything wrong with Bud Light drinking games of course, but now that we know there are a few of us that appreciate the good stuff too, it could be fun.

Thought of this the other day. I assume NOLA will have the greatest concentration of kickball/beer nerds present than any other tourney. You guys want to try and rally up somewhere? I'm sure the ODB guys can point us to a quality establishment...or we can just bring our own.

As far as beer news goes...I've been drinking lots of pumpkin beer lately. Schlafly is still my favorite. Mom's out of Springfield MO has a pretty good one that is a bit more understated than Schlafly (pretty much same flavors, just not as intense). Really reminds me of pumpkin pie. Southern Tier has a good one that is really reminiscent of pumpkin bread. Rogue made one strictly from ingredients they grew on their farms. While it's super hippy friendly, I think they need to work on the recipe a bit more. Not much going on other than a bit of pumpkin flavor. Heard some good things about O'Fallons pumpkin beer, but I'm not a big enough fan of the brewery to risk trying it...at least yet.

Schlafly just released a Tasmanian IPA that's really good. Nice, crisp and somewhat light for a super hoppy beer.

Anybody want to try trading some local stuff out? My space will be limited since the Guapi are driving to NOLA.

[Zak]

Abita's brew pub is about an hour away from NOLA

[Horses and Genitals]

Count me in if you guys are hitting up a local place with a great selection. I'll pound some IPAs while my teammates eat beignets at Cafe du Monde.

[Lock it Up Mikey]

Abita's brew pub is about an hour away from NOLA

I've yet to have an Abita beer that I've enjoyed. I just feel like their stuff is so safe. Nothing interesting whatsoever.

I am definitely down to meet up with y'all. There's a great bar I went to in May called Avenue Pub that's a trolly ride away from where most of us are staying. I suggest we try this place instead. Super low key, phenomenal selection. Pool table. Juke. Check out the current tap list:

http://theavenuepub.com/beer-spirits/big-beer-list

I'm looking forward to this! I get in super late on Thursday nite, so maybe Friday afternoon? I know a few other LIUers will probably be interested as well. This sounds really fun.

[Lock it Up Mikey]

It would be fun for the next major tourney if a bunch of us take a few hours out of the standard Bud Light drinking game fest and try to find a local brewpub with a ton of good stuff on tap. Just a thought. Not that there's anything wrong with Bud Light drinking games of course, but now that we know there are a few of us that appreciate the good stuff too, it could be fun.

Thought of this the other day. I assume NOLA will have the greatest concentration of kickball/beer nerds present than any other tourney. You guys want to try and rally up somewhere? I'm sure the ODB guys can point us to a quality establishment...or we can just bring our own.

As far as beer news goes...I've been drinking lots of pumpkin beer lately. Schlafly is still my favorite. Mom's out of Springfield MO has a pretty good one that is a bit more understated than Schlafly (pretty much same flavors, just not as intense). Really reminds me of pumpkin pie. Southern Tier has a good one that is really reminiscent of pumpkin bread. Rogue made one strictly from ingredients they grew on their farms. While it's super hippy friendly, I think they need to work on the recipe a bit more. Not much going on other than a bit of pumpkin flavor. Heard some good things about O'Fallons pumpkin beer, but I'm not a big enough fan of the brewery to risk trying it...at least yet.

Schlafly just released a Tasmanian IPA that's really good. Nice, crisp and somewhat light for a super hoppy beer.

Anybody want to try trading some local stuff out? My space will be limited since the Guapi are driving to NOLA.

Oh yes...the Southern Tier Pumking is the greatest pumpkin beer ever. I seriously get giddy each year it hits the market.

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Abita's brew pub is about an hour away from NOLA

I've yet to have an Abita beer that I've enjoyed. I just feel like their stuff is so safe. Nothing interesting whatsoever.

I am definitely down to meet up with y'all. There's a great bar I went to in May called Avenue Pub that's a trolly ride away from where most of us are staying. I suggest we try this place instead. Super low key, phenomenal selection. Pool table. Juke. Check out the current tap list:

http://theavenuepub.com/beer-spirits/big-beer-list

I'm looking forward to this! I get in super late on Thursday nite, so maybe Friday afternoon? I know a few other LIUers will probably be interested as well. This sounds really fun.

I'm in. We're driving through the night and will be in town sometime in the morning, so Friday afternoon should work after my power nap. Lot of beers I haven't tried on that list as well. Love seeing all the Evil Twin stuff. I've been wanting to try more of it.

Who else is in?

Oh yeah, not impressed by Abita at all. I can't even remember any of their beer. Not a good sign.

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Oh yes...the Southern Tier Pumking is the greatest pumpkin beer ever. I seriously get giddy each year it hits the market.

Have you tried Schlafly's Pumpkin?

[Lock it Up Mikey]

Oh yes...the Southern Tier Pumking is the greatest pumpkin beer ever. I seriously get giddy each year it hits the market.

Have you tried Schlafly's Pumpkin?

Nope, I've never seen it. Look fwd to finding it, somewhere. Ha.

Yeah, btw, everyone is welcome. A few people on LIU are in. We should probably start coordinating email addresses and/or phone numbers. Maybe create an open Facebook event?

[Dematas]

Oh yes...the Southern Tier Pumking is the greatest pumpkin beer ever. I seriously get giddy each year it hits the market.

Have you tried Schlafly's Pumpkin?

Nope, I've never seen it. Look fwd to finding it, somewhere. Ha.

Yeah, btw, everyone is welcome. A few people on LIU are in. We should probably start coordinating email addresses and/or phone numbers. Maybe create an open Facebook event?

El Guapo are not any fun, don't invite them. Plus, they have added some not fun people for NOLA, like KO.

[McNugget]

Oh yes...the Southern Tier Pumking is the greatest pumpkin beer ever. I seriously get giddy each year it hits the market.

Have you tried Schlafly's Pumpkin?

Nope, I've never seen it. Look fwd to finding it, somewhere. Ha.

Yeah, btw, everyone is welcome. A few people on LIU are in. We should probably start coordinating email addresses and/or phone numbers. Maybe create an open Facebook event?

El Guapo are not any fun, don't invite them. Plus, they have added some not fun people for NOLA, like KO.

true story. no fun at all

I want in on the beer trip. Send me an invite, text, or whatever

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Oh yes...the Southern Tier Pumking is the greatest pumpkin beer ever. I seriously get giddy each year it hits the market.

Have you tried Schlafly's Pumpkin?

Nope, I've never seen it. Look fwd to finding it, somewhere. Ha.

Yeah, btw, everyone is welcome. A few people on LIU are in. We should probably start coordinating email addresses and/or phone numbers. Maybe create an open Facebook event?

I just bought another six pack, I'll bring you a bottle. Open event would probably be the easiest way. My FB is on my profile.

Dematas...you coming or are you gonna stick with umbrella drinks?

[Dematas]

Oh yes...the Southern Tier Pumking is the greatest pumpkin beer ever. I seriously get giddy each year it hits the market.

Have you tried Schlafly's Pumpkin?

Nope, I've never seen it. Look fwd to finding it, somewhere. Ha.

Yeah, btw, everyone is welcome. A few people on LIU are in. We should probably start coordinating email addresses and/or phone numbers. Maybe create an open Facebook event?

I just bought another six pack, I'll bring you a bottle. Open event would probably be the easiest way. My FB is on my profile.

Dematas...you coming or are you gonna stick with umbrella drinks?

Haha, stop sweating my Daiquiris. My drinks are either Daiquiris or Chardonnay, depending on the weather and what mood I am in.

[Lock it Up Mikey]

Hey guys, here's the link to the Facebook Event:

https://www.facebook.com/events/553317741362151/?fref=ts

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I hate that I will not be apart of this.


Dear NYC Folks,

You still owe be a beer crawl day...now I just need to get my ass up there.

[Lock it Up Mikey]

Bumperrrrrrrr:

https://www.facebook.com/events/5533177 ... 1/?fref=ts

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Whenever you have the proper time, I want a detailed report on the beers you all consumed during this tour!

[TQO]

I blacked while on the tour at about 5pm.

[Zak]

I blacked while on the tour at about 5pm.

I would expect nothing less.