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  • Member Type: Beer Enthusiast
  • Profile Views: 3,408 views
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  • Last Update: July 6, 2011
  • Joined: April 28, 2009

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ibbjamin

to a new yea­r, new decad­e and new be­ginnings. c­heers!
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  • ibbjamin
    ibbjamin wrote a new blog entry:
    La Trappe Quadrupel Oak Aged Trappist Ale - Review
    Don't recall exactly what I paid for this corked and caged 12.7oz bottle, but I don't recall it being particularly cheap. I pour into an oversized snifter at 45 degrees to review. This is batch 3 as stamped on the back of the bottle.   BATCH 3 (ble...
    • July 6, 2011
    • Mark and KajII like this.
  • ibbjamin
    ibbjamin replied to India Pal Ale (IPA) tasting June 10-12 2011 in the group Virtual Craft Beer Tasting Club:
    Samuel Adams Latitude 48 IPA 6% IPA out of Boston, MA Picked up a 6pack of 12oz bottles from BevMo in San Jose, CA. Probably paid in the neighborhood of $8.50 for the pack. I pour one into a standard pint glass to review. Half inch off white head t
    • June 10, 2011
    • ibbjamin
      KajII Congrats on your wedding
      • June 10, 2011
  • ibbjamin
    ibbjamin commented on HEISCHMAN's blog entry: Yes this sure is one hoppy wheat beer - which for me is perfect as the flavor of wheat in beer is a huge turnoff for me. This one is probably my favorite summer refresher and with it coming in under 6%, you can drink them most of the afternoon. I actu...  moreYes this sure is one hoppy wheat beer - which for me is perfect as the flavor of wheat in beer is a huge turnoff for me. This one is probably my favorite summer refresher and with it coming in under 6%, you can drink them most of the afternoon. I actually secured a keg of this for my wedding later this month along with the Prima Pils - wanted accessible low ABV beers anyone could enjoy. Curious to know what you will think of this one next time you try it more as an IPA. Cheers !!  
    • June 7, 2011
  • ibbjamin
    ibbjamin replied to Porter Beer Tasting May 13th-15th 2011 in the group Virtual Craft Beer Tasting Club:
    Bell's Porter 5.6% Kalamazoo, MI Paid $1.33 for a loose 12oz bottle from Festival Foods in Manitowoc, WI. Poured into a standard pint glass to review. Light tan head of about an inch after a standard pour. Head is moderately frothy and dense. Opaqu
    • May 14, 2011
    • ibbjamin
      HEISCHMAN I love Bells..Good Beer
      • May 14, 2011
  • ibbjamin
    ibbjamin is now friends with HEISCHMAN.
    • April 12, 2011
  • ibbjamin
    ibbjamin replied to Stout Beer Tasting April 8th-10th 2011 in the group Virtual Craft Beer Tasting Club:
    beerfusion said: Elysian Dragonstooth Stout Oh how tastes differ which is why there are so many variations in style...I gave this stout an A+ or a 90.6 on your scale. Pretty standard flavor profile with what I thought was a world class mouthfeel an
    • April 11, 2011
  • ibbjamin
    ibbjamin is now friends with beergeekhowell.
    • April 7, 2011
  • ibbjamin
    ibbjamin → Virtual Craft Beer Tasting Club: I'm down.  My favs are IPAs, DIPAs, German Pils or Lagers, Belgian Strong Dark Ales, Quadrupels or Sours.  But, I am game for anything!
    • March 31, 2011
    • ibbjamin
      Mark Noted. Looks like we are leaning towards hops and cans starting out but we can surely do all you mentioned. I'd love to do a sour tasting.
      • March 31, 2011
    • ibbjamin
      ibbjamin sweet sounds good to me. So are we looking for someone to pick the first one or how does that work? I'm thinking Dale's Pale Ale or Hop Ottin' IPA would be a good start...
      • March 31, 2011
    • ibbjamin
      Mark I think we still need a few days to see who wants in. Then we can pick. We may need to make the tasting broader so people from all over can find something to taste.
      • March 31, 2011
  • Mark
    Mark: They are in Carmel.
    • November 18, 2009
  • ibbjamin
    ibbjamin → Mark: where do the folks live in CA?
    • November 18, 2009
    • ibbjamin
      Deleted Member Hello how are you? My name is mery,i am a female,and i became interested in you when i saw your profile(www.mustlovebeer.com) and i will like to established a good relationship with you.if you will not mind kindly get to me through my email (mery10sankara...  moreHello how are you? My name is mery,i am a female,and i became interested in you when i saw your profile(www.mustlovebeer.com) and i will like to established a good relationship with you.if you will not mind kindly get to me through my email (mery10sankara@yahoo.com) so that i will tell you more about me and also give you my pictures, i have a special reason to contact you. hoping to hear from you soonest yours new friend mery PLEASE REPLY NOW WITH THIS EMAIL ADDRESS (mery10sankara@yahoo.com)NOT IN THIS SITE OTHERWISE I WONT RECIEVE IT.AM WAITING FOR YOUR REPLY AT MY PRIVATE MAIL BOX"  less
      • October 21, 2012
  • KajII
    KajII: Happy BEER-Day. Enjoy with a few nice cold brews!!!!
    • September 29, 2009
  • ibbjamin
    ibbjamin → Wendalina: fine looking list of beers I must say... a few of my favs in there. cheers
    • August 3, 2009
  • ibbjamin
    ibbjamin → EtOHRx: a fellow bay area beer enthusiast with a great taste in beer. cheers
    • August 3, 2009
  • ibbjamin
    ibbjamin → tiffanya: those are some quality beers you have listed as your favorites.
    cheers
    • July 20, 2009
  • ibbjamin
    ibbjamin → beerfoodie: I'm enjoying reading your posts on beer pairings with food. Something I have not really experimented with yet, but hope to in the future.
    cheers
    • July 20, 2009
  • ibbjamin
    ibbjamin → TheChaosMonkey: nice looking list of favorite beers there

    cheers
    • July 18, 2009
  • ibbjamin
    ibbjamin → Mark: thanks for the concern mark - I am just fine and dandy.....i just meant i couldn't come up with a witty statement :)
    • July 16, 2009
  • ibbjamin
    ibbjamin → Unibroue: hello my northern neighbor - welcome to the site. I'm going to have to get some 17 here in a bit - that stuff (among many others from unibroue) is tasty!!!

    cheers
    • June 26, 2009
  • ibbjamin
    ibbjamin → hopdog09: Oberon and PBR - two selections I always try and keep stocked in my fridge.

    Cheers
    • June 12, 2009
  • ibbjamin
    ibbjamin → hoppheadedhore: Think we started off on the wrong foot here - may have posted here after one or two too many. I do respect you beer knowledge after reading a few posts. Cheers
    • June 10, 2009
  • Mark
    Mark: I see them in both FF and Safari. Since I updated the site your browser may have an old page cached which has now changed.
    • May 19, 2009
  • ibbjamin
    ibbjamin → Mark: Happy belated Bday Mark. Hey, is it just me or are the forum categories now blank?
    • May 19, 2009
  • oregonbeerlover
    oregonbeerlover: So what did you think of the Rogue Valley? I'm actually from down there, but live in Portland. Sounds like you had a good time in Ashland.
    • May 29, 2009
  • piratetux
    piratetux: thanks for the tip, next time in livermore i'll be sure to bo and check it out. have you tried the rock bottom at the pruneyard? its pretty good and pretty cheap or at least the beer is. good crowd too, first time i went in several people ended up buyi...  morethanks for the tip, next time in livermore i'll be sure to bo and check it out. have you tried the rock bottom at the pruneyard? its pretty good and pretty cheap or at least the beer is. good crowd too, first time i went in several people ended up buying me rounds, so very friendly.  
    • May 13, 2009
  • ibbjamin
    ibbjamin → KajII: The only reason I know about the 'spoiled' vs. 'skunked' was because I purchased beer from a brew pub one time and it was delivered to me cold. I asked if I could get a room temp pack instead as I would not be going straight home. I ended up getting int...  moreThe only reason I know about the 'spoiled' vs. 'skunked' was because I purchased beer from a brew pub one time and it was delivered to me cold. I asked if I could get a room temp pack instead as I would not be going straight home. I ended up getting into a small debate which they told me was dumbfounded, so I went home to do research only to find out they were indeed correct. Oh well, live and learn.

    Cheers  
    • May 13, 2009
  • KajII
    KajII: Peltier. Your comments made be do my research and I have to say you were right. Skunked Beer only comes from being "Light Struck". What they call a beer that has been allowed to get to warm is Spoiled beer. Below are the process of what causes each. Thanx...  morePeltier. Your comments made be do my research and I have to say you were right. Skunked Beer only comes from being "Light Struck". What they call a beer that has been allowed to get to warm is Spoiled beer. Below are the process of what causes each. Thanx for making me have to think!!!

    spoiled"
    Also referred to as going "off". This is a more vague term and
    often refers to beer that has not been properly stored or
    handled allowing oxidation (a cardboard taste) or other
    off-flavors resulting from contamination, overheating, etc. As
    with any fermented beverage, alcohol can also turn to vinegar,
    imparting a sour taste to beer.
    "skunking"
    When beer has been exposed to strong light, either natural or
    artificial, certain components in hops alter and produce acrid
    flavors, AKA being "lightstruck". This is why beer should be
    bottled in brown bottles. Clear bottles offer no light
    ...    less
    • May 13, 2009
  • ibbjamin
    ibbjamin → oregonbeerlover: I was not aware the region is called the 'Rogue Valley' - oh well, I thought the scenery was beautiful - Mt. Shasta, the caves, Crater Lake, the wilderness preserves, the Lava deposits, etc. All around a great trip! Not to mention great OR beers on tap.
    • May 29, 2009
  • ibbjamin
    ibbjamin → piratetux: Nice looking list of favorite beers there mate.

    Thanks for the tip on Hopyard; looks like they have some nice beers on tap. Yeah, I live in San Jose as well and head to Livermore quite often because of Perry's Liquor. I'd highly recommend that pl...  more    Nice looking list of favorite beers there mate.

    Thanks for the tip on Hopyard; looks like they have some nice beers on tap. Yeah, I live in San Jose as well and head to Livermore quite often because of Perry's Liquor. I'd highly recommend that place if you have not been there. It is nice to be able to drive there instead of SF, Berkeley or Concord for hard to find crafts. I try and stop at the First Street Ale House in Livermore afterwards. The seem to have taps on the same caliber as Hopyard; fresh Pliny for one :)  less
    • May 7, 2009
  • ibbjamin
    ibbjamin → oregonbeerlover: I'm happy with my current collection - but yes, I do have a big beer fridge :) We are lucky folks to live on the NW Coast. A hub for great beer! I was just up in your neck of the woods not too long ago...Rogue, Deschutes, Hair of the Dog, Ninkasi....th...  moreI'm happy with my current collection - but yes, I do have a big beer fridge :) We are lucky folks to live on the NW Coast. A hub for great beer! I was just up in your neck of the woods not too long ago...Rogue, Deschutes, Hair of the Dog, Ninkasi....the list goes on! And I just saw Portland featured on the TV show Beer Nuts. Did you see that one?  
    • May 2, 2009
  • oregonbeerlover
    oregonbeerlover: Good golly! You must have a big beer fridge! Nice list of beers at your house!
    • May 2, 2009
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  • Name Peltier
  • Twitter ibbjamin
  • About Me I like to listen to and mix vinyl while drinking heady craft beer
  • Gender Male
  • Marital Status In A Relationship
  • Occupation Revenue Manager
  • Favorite Beers good beer comes in many styles. finding the right style to fit the season/mood/occasion is important

    DIPA
    Russian River Pliny The Younger

    Belgian IPA
    Allagash Hugh Malone

    IPA
    Alemith IPA

    Sour
    Lost Abbey Cuvee De Tomme

    APA
    Deschutes Hop Trip

    Belgian Strong Dark
    Trappistes Rochefort 8

    Fruit
    New Glarus Wisconsin Belgian Red

    Imperial Stout
    Alesmith Speedway Stout

    Strong Ale
    Stone Arrogant Bastard Ale

    Wheat
    Three Floyds Gumballhead

    Baltic Porter
    Ølfabrikken Porter

    Brown
    Dogish Head Palo Santo Marron

    Barleywine
    Weyerbacher Insanity

    American Porter
    Founders Porter

    American Stout
    Rogue Chocolate Stout

    Old Ale
    Ola Dubh Special 12 Reserve

    Dubbel
    Westmalle Trappist Dubbel

    Tripel
    Allagash Curieux (Bourbon Barrel-Aged Tripel)

    Amber
    Tröegs Nugget Nectar

    Doppelbock
    Celebrator Doppelbock

Geographic Information

  • City Santa Clara
  • US State California
  • Country US
  • Website URL http://beeradvocate.com/user/profile/ibbjamin
  • Mark Congrats South Carolina! The State House just approved the so called "Pint Bill" that will allow breweries to sell 48 ounces of beer to a person every 24 hours. No more tiny samples if you're wanting a pint - as long as the Governor signs the bill.
  • TheBrewClub On a coffee ­stout kick!
  • ilovebeer Fall beer, f­all after to­o much beer
  • oregonbeerlover not much bee­r drinking o­f late. Hub­by's be­en ill....ne­ed to catch ­up with the ­Pale Ale tas­ting
  • nealw6971 Stout is bub­bling away i­n the Carboy­. Yay for St­out!
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  • La Trappe Quadrupel Oak Aged Trappist Ale - Review

    Posted July 6, 2011

    Don't recall exactly what I paid for this corked and caged 12.7oz bottle, but I don't recall it being particularly cheap. I pour into an oversized snifter at 45 degrees to review. This is batch 3 as stamped on the back of the bottle.   BATCH 3 (blended on September 17, 2010). New Oak Medium ...

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