12-31-2006, 07:18 PM
[quote jimbrady]Saranac does make underwhelming beers for the most part--I'd imagine you're talking about the "Pale Ale" (dark green label) which is way more available than their "IPA" (bright green label). The latter is pretty good (IMO) and costs the same as their standard bargain-basement brews. The "Imperial" is 25 or 30% more expensive.
I meant their IPA, actually; got both that and the Pale Ale in a variety 12-pack before Christmas (including some fairly yucky flavored beers). I agree that their Pale Ale is more hoppy (IPA-like) than many, and pretty good; the IPA is even better. So I would not be surprised if the 'Imperial' were good.
Some of the micro-breweries are now selling their offerings in larger bottles (24 oz?), too big for a single drink (for me, anyway). I suppose I could put a stopper in, as I used to in the old days of drinking Carling GIQs (Giant Imperial Quarts), but likely they'll go flat.
This is making me thirsty. . .
/Mr Lynn
I meant their IPA, actually; got both that and the Pale Ale in a variety 12-pack before Christmas (including some fairly yucky flavored beers). I agree that their Pale Ale is more hoppy (IPA-like) than many, and pretty good; the IPA is even better. So I would not be surprised if the 'Imperial' were good.
Some of the micro-breweries are now selling their offerings in larger bottles (24 oz?), too big for a single drink (for me, anyway). I suppose I could put a stopper in, as I used to in the old days of drinking Carling GIQs (Giant Imperial Quarts), but likely they'll go flat.
This is making me thirsty. . .
/Mr Lynn