/ck/ - Food & Cooking

Hey I'm right here. Well I'm in Atlanta but I'm about to go get some Founders beers if that counts.

Also gonna pick up the new Terrapin ginger bread ale and Evil Twin's single hop molotov cocktail. The regular is my favorite IPA so I'm excited to try this.

Will probably get the weyerbacher quad and the new Founders stout also.

>>6074957
Speaking of Founders Stouts, is this one still available?

>>6074984
No :/
I've heard of it but am not sure if it comes out here or not. Sounds so damn good. How does it compare to KBS?

>>6074986
It's got a maple and coffee taste. Like drinking a god damn beer shake

>>6074996
I've never had a strong maple beer. The flavor always gets lost during fermentation. Aging it in maple wood is a great idea though. They're definitely my favorite brewery, alongside evil twin. Can't wait for the Blushing Monk release next year.

I am right here mate

Founders, Khunhen, and Brewery Vivant are probably my favorites right now for Michigan breweries.

IPAs are my favorite style, but I enjoy drinking everything else as well.

This weekend I'm drinking Two Hearted, it was on sale for a few bucks cheaper than regular. Other than that I'm just drinking odds and ends of old six packs that I never finished.

munster, indiana close enough?
3 floyds fanboy reporting in.
I'm drinking a yum yum at the moment. Had a bomber of the cimmerian sabretooth berzerker the other day. it was fucking awesome. I just love how they blend the citrus and floral notes with the hopsy bite, without over doing either one.

Reppin' the UP with this local fav.

>>6076540
I can't stand microbrews and the derps that drink them but that's a good beer.
Source: I'm a yooper

Why does the upper midwest have the best beer?

>>6076593
hard working, hard drinking europoor ancestors

>>6076593
the GOAT drinking culture

>>6074925

Michibro here, and my go-to beer is Michigan made Bells Beer.

Locally, I like Kuhnhenn Brewing Co. on Chicago Rd. and Mound, though Dragonmead Brewery (11 Mile west of Groesbeck) has good beers but somewhat of a snooty atmosphere and Falling Down Beer Co. (10 Mile east of Dequindre) is pretty good also and they have the best food of the three.

I just had some of Bell's Two Hearted today and it was pretty good. I haven't had much of Bell's, but I'm pretty sure I had some sort of stout from them when I went to the Drafthouse in Kalamazoo, and I've been to the Eccentric Cafe too.

Just turned 21 recently so I'm a little new to Michigan craft beers. Some of Atwater is good, but it's pretty iffy with me though. Only been to Atwater in the Park when I was underage, but the food is pretty good there.

>>6076593
Lots of Germans and Irish settled there, it's a historically working-class region and I know in Michigan's case, lots of cheap buildings to start breweries in.

>>6076699
>the south

>mfw some faggot from WI thinks they have better craft beer than MI

currently drinking some two hearted

>>6077863
You can buy all of Bells and Founders best stuff in Wisconsin, you cannot buy Wisconsin's good stuff in Michigan. Plus you can buy Three Floyds real easily in Wisconsin and Surly and Toppling Goliath are expanding there currently, so pretty much all of the upper midwest's best stuff is available in Wisconsin plus a lot of great stuff made there

Now Michigan is about twice the size of Wisconsin, so assuming the places had equally good drinking cultures you would still expect Michigan to have more good breweries, but they are actually really close

>>6077863
>yfw WI is just MI upside down.

>>6074925
>flyover states pretending they can make beer
This is too precious. Quick, tell me all about your vibrant food scene based on soaking things in butter and covering them with cheese.

>>6076593
Because you have literally never been anywhere else and therefore have no exposure to decent beer?

>>6078009
>trying to convince a provincial rube that where he lives isn't the centre of the universe

waste of time

>>6078006
>>6078009
have you people never been outside you small ghetto? Most of the country's best beer is made in the area between Colorado and Michigan

>>6078080
But that's nowhere near Oregon, California, or Washington...Tell me, which part of Portland is a small ghetto to you, flyover bro?

>>6078081
The northwest is definitely right there in 2nd place, they make great beer

California is lacking, especially in LA where most of its people and culture are based, for a state as massive as California one would expect much better

Portland is cool I guess, hardly typical of the west coast though

>>6078088
It's okay, you can admit defeat. Come on out, we don't mind the midwestern transplants. Learn what real mountains look like. Experience beaches that aren't terrible. Hunt deer that are actually bigger than rodents. We've got room.

>>6078081
>which part of Portland is a small ghetto to you
All of it.
Portland is horrible. West Coast is shit on top of shit, just sink into the ocean already.

>>6078138
Found the buttmad flyoverbro.
>Affordable housing, pristine environments, proximity to moutains, and beaches and one of the best food scenes in the country.
>small ghetto(?)
Yes little fox, the grapes are sour. Shhhh...no more tears now. Why don't you calm down with a nice glass of butter?

>>6078108
>Learn what real mountains look like
What does this even mean?

Do you actually think people in the midwest think there are mountains in the midwest?

>>6078139
I've been there, it wasn't particularly impressive.
Glad I left. Nothing but self important assholes that need to inject themselves into every conversation and fag it up gloating about how great they thing they are.

Go back to riding a dildo in front of a full length mirror, Buffalo Bill.

>>6078155
I didn't ask for you to share your sexual proclivities, anon. This is ck, are you lost?

Anything recommendable out of Frankenmuth? Or the general area?

>>6078108
>Experience beaches that aren't terrible
Pacific beaches are just as bad as great lake beaches, and unless you are a 7-13 year old girl, how the hell are beaches even a consideration for you?

>Hunt deer that are actually bigger than rodents
I'm not a hunter myself, but pretty sure this isn't even a real stereotype

>>6078164
>I have never actually been to a pacific beach, but here is an uninformed opinion as i grasp at straws and engage damage control.
>I know that what you have said is true, but my pride prevents me from acknowledging this.
FTFY flyoverbro.

>>6078170
Been on Pacific Beaches. And Gulf of Mexico Beaches. And Atlantic Beaches. And Great Lakes Beaches.
None are particularly special.

Saw considerable amounts mountains in Washington, Oregon, California, Colorado, Montana, Idaho, Wyoming and Utah. Colorado had the nicest mountain views. Might change my opinion on that if I get a chance to see Yosemite.

Travel more.

>>6078170
Since when is the upper midwest having small deer a thing? I have never even heard someone suggest anything like that before

Also, do you seriously believe Portland is any less flyover than the midwest? Flyover is everything that isn't NY/Boston and southern California

>>6078170
Seriously though, what kind of grown ass man cares about beaches?

No matter where I lived, I can't imagine the quality of beaches being something I valued as an adult.

>>6078187
YOu've never seen mule deer, clearly. Opinion discarded.

I don't merely believe it, I know so. People don't travel to the midwest from all over the world for fun like they do portland.

>>6078194
The kind that isn't a fat sad sack and enjoys outdoor activities, perhaps? Grasping at straws will get you nowhere, flyoverbro.

FFS why haven't the mods just banned flyoverfag yet?

>>6078196
I'm not an expert on deer morphology, but I know when I was in California I never saw large deer like I do elsewhere

>>6078196
No one fucking goes on vacation to Portland. Its just as flyover as Des Moines

>>6078197
>Beach going is the only outdoor activity to enjoy

LOL.

>>6078197
lol at equating outdoor activity with going to the beach. Outdoor activity is being in the wilderness, not going to a California beach crowded with children. Thats pretty funny that you think going to the beach would be something that appeals to outdoorsy people though

>>6074925
>Favorite company?
Pretty Things, or Enlightenment Ales
>Favorite style
Saison
>What do you plan on getting this weekend?
I got a schwarzbier from the brewery down the street and it's really good

Is there a beer out of Detroit called 'Ghetto Blaster' or did I hallucinate that?

>>6078239
You did not

http://www.motorcitybeer.com/products/ghettoblaster

>>6078242
Hm okay. I had it once, wasn't bad, couldn't remember if the name was something I placed on it of it that was it's actual name.
I recall it being kind of sweet.

This stuff is delicious (Cream Stout) and their smoked porter is also really good.

Bell's is always makes solid beer too.

Has anyone been to the Hopcat in downtown Detroit yet?

>>6076775
Bells is my go to as well.

Had a local raisin and otmeal stout recently.
Weird shit, not bad

Every beer I've had out of a bottle lately has tasted like pennies

Could storage temperatures or even the bottle opener you use affect that?

From MI, been in SC for two years. That being said, I got a 32oz growler of bells christmas. It was pretty good.

I'm looking forward to these

I just picked up a bottle of Sculpin IPA.

I hear it's really good, but this bottle is like 4 months old. Wish I could have gotten it fresher.

>>6079008
i've had the same issue with a couple beers. i looked it up and it looks like a fault in the brewing: http://kotmf.com/articles/flavor.pdf (on the 2nd page)

>>6079900
That's probably gonna detract from your experience but you'll still love it. Just had the grapefruit variant and it was awesome, but I prefer the original. Best is the habenero one, jesus that's good but a lot of people say it's too hot. Hope you enjoy your beer

>>6079945
Thanks man. I'm still expecting it to be good as hell. I'll definitley try it again when I can find it fresh(er)

>>6079900
Bumping w/ pic. Meal is the last of some beef stew I made along with some brown rice.

>>6078139
>subhuman worst coasters think they don't live in a shithole

top kek son

east coast north central FL master race

come the fuck at me son

>>6080047
He's obviously talking about West Coast when he says worst coast you fucking idiot

Hey west coast bros (excluding Califags you aren't bros but I respect your beer). We've done more in industry, architecture, agriculture (and since then since crumbled) than you ever will.

Once those companies get big they don't care about the people or the land. They will leave you in ruins trying to rebuild or lock you in some monopolistic corporate hell if things keep going the way they're going.

I moved to Grand Rapids and I'd be lying if I said the beer scene didn't play a role in my decision.

Belgians are my favorite so my top brewery is Vivant. Also love going to founders even if it's always packed.

>>6074984

They secretly brewed some of this and released in Lansing for some reason. A few places in GR might tap some in the coming weeks. I know founders had it on tap last week for a bit.

Lived in MI all my life till I relocated to Cali 3 years ago. Bell's is good, I liked Atwater Block's Dirty Blonde, and there was a good local joint where I lived that made a decent craft brew, and a decent sammich too. I do miss the brew culture in MI, though Cali's is decent and I have had some good stuff out here.

>>6081054
Dirty Blonde is nice, although I prefer Atwater's Vanilla Java Porter more.

Drinking this shizz tonight. Two hearted.

Gf is drinking that cabarnet. I don't really drink wine too often, but that one is absolutely delicious and only $10/bottle.

>>6082625
Btw, two hearted is so much better when it's a month old or younger.

I tried a 4 month old bottle for the first time I had it and the hop flavors were really dulled out.

Had some saugatuck barrel aged Neapolitan stout tonight. I had been looking for it forever because the regular version might be my favorite beer. Turns out I like the basic style (or nitro) better than the BA. Really overpowers the Neapolitan taste.