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(@dave-karoly)
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and subpoena a couple of cases, for Inspection and Testing purposes, of course.

Sierra Nevada Hoptimum, 100 bitterness units, 10.4 ABV (there's gonna be a cross-eyed inspector walking around pretty soon):

 
Posted : February 25, 2012 11:41 am
(@don-blameuser)
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Interestingly enough, I happen to be in Chico even as we speak.
I saw the Hoptimum in the market last evening, but opted for a four pack of their Torpedo in cans.
Very tasty.

Don

 
Posted : February 25, 2012 2:37 pm
(@beer-legs)
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Kewl. I'm betting that it'll taste pretty good.

 
Posted : February 25, 2012 6:43 pm
(@don-blameuser)
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So I'm still in Chico (home of the Sierra Nevada Brewery, which is why Dave wants to pilgrimage there) and got some of the Hoptimum tonight.
Actually a little too hoppy for my taste, and you didn't mention the 10.4 % ABV, Dave.
But that is some impressive beer.

Don

EDIT

Oops, you did mention it.
Wasn't paying attention. Deflinitely not paying attention now.
Anybody want to talk about college kids 🙂

 
Posted : February 25, 2012 7:42 pm
(@dave-karoly)
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OOPs, I erased Don's brain 🙁

Sorry about that.

 
Posted : February 25, 2012 7:54 pm
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Dave:

If you're in to hoppy brews, next time you're in Santa Rosa, check out Russian River Brewing.

The brewmaster and owner, Vince Cilurzo, mentored me in the mid-90's on hopping my brews.

Vince's beers are a bit hoppy for me. I prefer bigger malt in the profile, such as Nothern British Bitters and Scottish ales.

 
Posted : February 26, 2012 8:30 am