(Part 3) Top products from r/beerporn

Ah yes... my sexy snifters. Schott Zwiesel Tritan Crystal Glass Cognac snifters... strong crystal, sexy shape, IMO the PERFECT beer snifter.

Do yourself a favor and pick up a wine fridge like [this] (http://www.amazon.com/NewAir-AW-180E-Bottle-Thermoelectric-Cooler/dp/B001DEQJXE/ref=sr_1_12?s=appliances&ie=UTF8&qid=1370439140&sr=1-12&keywords=wine+cooler). The temp controls make it perfect for aging things, and since you have a dedicated space for beer, you won't take up as much room.

Background info: Palo Alto Brewing is owned by Kasim Syed, the owner of an excellent beer bar, The Rose and Crown, located in Palo Alto, CA. Until recently, the beer was brewed at Devil's Canyon Brewery but was shifted to Firehouse Brewery (they make some good stuff, too - check out Hops on Rye, if you're in the area) and is now being bottled and sold in six packs. Syed brews the beer, rather than contracting it out to Firehouse; he just uses their equipment (CA brewery licensing allows for this).

I picked it up my bottle in San Francisco for $2, but I didn't note the six pack price (probably ~$8-10). I assume distribution is very limited, at this point. Palo Alto Brewing beers have previously been mostly limited to kegs at The Rose and Crown. I believe this new version of Hoppy Ending debuted during SF Beer Week, but this is the first time that I have tried it.

• Pours a transparent light gold with a big creamy white head. Crescents of foam cling to the walls of the glass after each sip. Spot on for an APA.
  
• The aroma is honey, caramel, tangerines and pine needles. Nothing too strong, nothing too weak.
  
• The taste is just a touch too sweet at first with some crystal malt notes, but it finishes with some dry yeastiness, hop bitterness and lingering honey.
  
• Mouthfeel starts smooth and kinda creamy but is fading and getting watery before I can finish my glass.
  
  Having purchased the bottle due to an impulsive need to try new local beers, I expected practically nothing and was pleasantly surprised. This is a very quaffable APA with good hop flavor and balance.
  
  On a sidenote, why is the hop cone receiving the massage? Shouldn't it be the other way around?
  
  Also, I threw in some beer bookporn. I just received a copy of Martyn Cornell's Amber, Gold & Black and can't wait to read it.

On that same note, check out the Spiegelau Beer Glasses and you will be amazed how much better your beer can be from this quality glassware versus regular glassware of the same shape.

Nothing can truly replace the original, but I found one on Amazon!

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0039KL4SK/ref=mp_s_a_1_12?qid=1410827840&sr=1-12&pi=AC_SX110_SY165_QL70

Looks like you'd still have to get it engraved though

Some kind of neoprene sleeve. Of course it would be cylindrical, open at the bottom and top, tapered towards the top and a slit for the handle. Keep it cool and protected.

Kind of like this, but going up to the lid.

http://www.amazon.com/KegWorks-Beer-Growler-Insulator-Sleeve/dp/B00191RTBW

Here is a link to my cellar. This set up cost me $145 and I can easily transfer the accessories to a larger fridge when I get one.

• Mini fridge - $30 (found on craigslist)
  
• Temperature controller - $61
  
• Dehumidifer - $24
  
• Fan - $10
  
• Thermometers - $10

My fiance and I recently took a trip to Brussels/Paris. And when in Paris we did a tour of the champagne region. Those were the glasses that all the champagne houses used. So we ordered some, if you're interested

My friends (who typically host the tasting) bought them locally for this specific reason. These are the ones we use.

Thanks!

Overall, it took three of these: http://www.amazon.com/Environmental-Tech-EnviroTex-Pour-On-Finish/dp/B001E1TQM2/ref=pd_sim_hg_3

I think what helped us the most was mixing it with a power drill, doing it in three thin layers, forcing out the bubbles with a heat gun, and letting each layer dry over the course of a week or so before adding the next.

You can buy it from Amazon : http://www.amazon.com/Fred-Friends-Winestein-Double-Walled-Glass/dp/B002MUBWV2

• I purchased http://www.amazon.com/Buddy-Christ-Statue-Dashboard-Driver/dp/B000AP5974/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1345173521&sr=8-2&keywords=buddy+jesus but I think it was about $7 when I purchased it.
  
• Then I got a table leg from lowes and stained it with a nice mahogany stain I had lying around (same stain as the kegerator wood).
  
• Drilled a hole in the bottom of jesus and used gorilla glue to hold it in place.
  
• Drilled a hole in the table leg and used (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0026GZU0Q/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i00) from amazon for the tap handle thread.
  
  Did a similar process for the lightsaber tap handles.

Buy a cheap used chest freezer for cheap off of craigslist (many for sale usually): ~$50-100

Buy a temperature controller off of Amazon: $49

http://www.amazon.com/Johnson-Controls-A19AAT-2C-Temperature-Controller/dp/B0002EAL58

Throw in the probe, set the temperature, plug them in, and then fill with beer when you notice it working. Problem solved, possibly under $100.

I bought mine at a local record shop. Amazon has two in stock.

they sell a 2013 version http://www.amazon.com/kitchen-dining/dp/B003A5QTF2

This is the one i got. i thought it was a 1000ml flask but when i got it it was 2000ml.

Closest I could find:

https://www.amazon.com/Libbey-Swerve-16-piece-Drinkware-Glass/dp/B00022P11O

Another idea (to avoid scratching fridge) is to paint a wall with magnetic paint and then paint over it so it blends in.

http://www.amazon.com/Magnamagic-Magnetic-Receptive-Wall-Paint/dp/B0007KRDK8/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1381705117&sr=8-1&keywords=magnetic+paint

http://www.amazon.com/Vacu-Vin-981460-Vacuum-Stoppers/dp/B000GA3KCE

It's meant for wine but I've used it on beers before. It sucks out as much air as possible.