4onthefloor wrote:comingbackdown wrote:
??? $13 for a six pack of Boston Lager? You need to come to the states sometime...
Also: YOU F*CKING SUCK, SIR!
1. You got your hands on Ola Dubh for $8. 2. You have Ola Dubh. 3. You have cold Ola Dubh.
That is THE BEST beer I have EVER had the pleasure of imbibing. If I had a beer in my hand, I would toast the grand art of craft brewing... however, I have a bourbon on the rocks, so I'll toast something else and save craft brew for beer.
Yeah the government likes to tax our liquor ridiculous amounts. All beer and liquor is way overpriced/taxed.
The Ola Dubh is apparently being discontinued up here so it's on sale. The 16 year stuff (like I have) is $6.95 right now. It was more when I got it.
I hope it's as good as you claim it to be. I'm hoping for a real treat.
I pity you... You'll miss it when it's gone... It's a rather heavy beer alcohol wise, light enough body wise to drink more than one in a session, but I don't think that even I could handle that, even when I'd spent three months drinking daily. To quote Tony as close as I can from memory, "It's not a beer you drink, it's the kind of beer that you chew." I've had only one bottle in my life, and every time I drink a few beers, I bring it up and say "Someday, I'm gonna get my hands on some more of that beer." I'm an epic beer snob of sorts... and I couldn't find a single fault whatsoever with Ola Dubh. Then again, how it's aged has an effect...
If I remember correctly, it's aged in casks that were used to store Highland Park Scotch Whisky. It has a bit of Scotch flavor to it... very mild, but detectable. I have a love affair with Scotch... Even though it's been over two years since I've tasted Scotch, it was one of the few liquors that I enjoyed in a tumbler, neat. Love affair indeed... I can remember the sensation still... That has an effect on the opinion of this beer. If you hate the liquor that imparts a bit of flavor, you may hate the beer... However, if you truly enjoy beer, even if you hate Scotch, you'll love it just the same, as it is a work of art in the form of beer.
I haven't yet found an ale that was incredibly full bodied, and though this one isn't either as I recall, it is quite the beer.
Even when I had an alcohol tolerance high as the clouds, it made me tipsy. It's sweet, thick, luxurious, has a kick, it's strong and malty, and has a hint of Scotch in it to add to the flavor... and the alcohol content.
Budweiser can kiss of. Ola Dubh is the king of beers!