Summer Beer Thread

[RedCajun]

Coworker had some business in California about a month or so ago and came back with several bottles of Pliny the Elder. He was kind enough to give me one.

Pliny is probably the godfather of the top-tier Double IPAs, a trend setter. Definitely still an excellent, top-tier beer.

However, I personally think Parish's Ghost in the Machine (especially the juicy Batch 5) is actually better than Pliny. But...everyone's tastes are different.

If you haven't tried a fresh bottle of Clown Shoes Space Cake, be on the lookout soon. I think you'll find it up there with Pliny as well.

As for the above thought of working out a deal with RR to try out their distribution in Louisiana, my understanding is they can barely keep up with demand in their home state of California, and I think they try to keep some of their stuff on the shelves in Nevada and Colorado. They would have to make huge investments in their production to increase to levels to distribute in new states.

Trust me, the enthusiasm for craft beer in the Houston-Austin-Dallas areas is HUGE. I'm sure RR knows their stuff would fly off the shelves out here, but it really doesn't make since for them to try and distribute out here when the demand is still so great close to home.

Was GITM batch 5 the latest one? I thought the most recent was a tad bit better than the one just before.

Cool to hear your opinion on how it stacks up against Pliny.

[cajunhawk]

There are many all around Houston, Austin and Dallas area but the main store/ warehouse is located in Houston Midtown.

Gotta get there next time I'm in Houston.

[MelRock]

Gotta get there next time I'm in Houston.

Hit the one downtown. It is great. I call it the Walmart of liqueur. I went to one in Dallas and it was wine only. They have a great website as well to check inventory at each store.
http://www.specsonline.com

[CajunJack55]

Hit the one downtown. It is great. I call it the Walmart of liqueur. I went to one in Dallas and it was wine only. They have a great website as well to check inventory at each store.
http://www.specsonline.com

And if you go on a Saturday you get lots of free shots

[cajunhawk]

And if you go on a Saturday you get lots of free shots

[CajunFan3406]

Was GITM batch 5 the latest one? I thought the most recent was a tad bit better than the one just before.

Cool to hear your opinion on how it stacks up against Pliny.

Batch 5 came out in May, just prior to American Craft Beer week. Batch 6 is the latest and came out in August. I haven't had a chance to try that one yet. Batch 7 will be coming out on Grand Reserve day next month. They're releasing GITM Batch 7, the new Grand Reserve, the new Imperial Reserve, and the 2014 Grand Reserve aged in Four Roses barrels.

ETA: From what I've been told, the new Batch 7 of GITM will be very similar Batch 5

[Cajunrunner]

ETA: From what I've been told, the new Batch 7 of GITM will be very similar Batch 5

Meaning the Juice is Loose!

[Cajun90]

Batch 5 came out in May, just prior to American Craft Beer week. Batch 6 is the latest and came out in August. I haven't had a chance to try that one yet. Batch 7 will be coming out on Grand Reserve day next month. They're releasing GITM Batch 7, the new Grand Reserve, the new Imperial Reserve, and the 2014 Grand Reserve aged in Four Roses barrels.

ETA: From what I've been told, the new Batch 7 of GITM will be very similar Batch 5

Tried the Neapolitan the other day. One of the best dark specialty beers I've ever had. Very smooth and definitely reminded you of Neapolitan ice cream.

[RedCajun]

Batch 5 came out in May, just prior to American Craft Beer week. Batch 6 is the latest and came out in August. I haven't had a chance to try that one yet. Batch 7 will be coming out on Grand Reserve day next month. They're releasing GITM Batch 7, the new Grand Reserve, the new Imperial Reserve, and the 2014 Grand Reserve aged in Four Roses barrels.

ETA: From what I've been told, the new Batch 7 of GITM will be very similar Batch 5

Awesome. Thanks. I've had 5&6 when they were released and will def be stopping by the brewery to get some of batch 7 when it drops

[Ragin4U]

Bumping the beer thread.

Had Cajun Brewing's Cajun Wit the other evening. Very nice beer. Nice balance. I love a good, unfiltered beer. Try it if you get a chance.

[basinbear]

Spec's is unbelievable.

Nothing like it in the world.....we have a smaller one in Sugar Land that's great but the original on Smith downtown ought to be,a historical landmark....

[mahtoo]

Nothing like it in the world.....we have a smaller one in Sugar Land that's great but the original on Smith downtown ought to be,a historical landmark....

Think I'll check out the one in Sugar Land next time I'm in town.