• 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
  • 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...  more
    • 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...  more
      • 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...  more
    • 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...  more
    • 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...  more
    • 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
    • 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...  more
    • May 2, 2009
  • oregonbeerlover
    oregonbeerlover: Good golly! You must have a big beer fridge! Nice list of beers at your house!
    • May 2, 2009