Beer

[underdog]

I never liked beer. Everyone I knew would either drink shitty beer (Bud and those types) or the really dark types that I hated (Guinness). In my now 27th year of life, I decided to try to get a job with Harpoon here in Boston and decided I should probably try some of their stuff. Someone recommended their hefeweizen to me, UFO. I actually didn't hate it. It had a good flavor, and it came with a fruit, which is something I've always liked in the only beer I'd ever drink (Corona). So I decided to try other hefeweizens.

This type of beer is so fucking good. In like 2 months or so, I've tried a few and they are all good (except for Sam Adams Hefeweizen, which tastes like Bud). Paulaner, Hacker-Pschorr (Weisse), today I bought Hofbrau Hefe Weizen and its great.

At a bar, I asked for their hefeweizen and they gave me this beer in a tall, goofy glass called Franziskaner Weissbier. Its absolutely the best tasting liquid ever to touch my lips. Not even just beer or liquor, but any drink I've ever had. Its fucking amazing.

And all of these beers come with either an orange or lemon in them, which is something I love. More fruit in beer! Especially seeing that I don't eat any fruits or vegetables in normal life.

For a lot of my life, I thought people just kept drinking beer until they didn't mind the taste, because I couldn't understand how anyone could drink it. Now I've tried other beers (other than hefeweizen) and have realized that I just don't like thick beer or shitty beer. And my wife and I are actually thinking of going to the Belgian Beer Fest this weekend just so I can try more beers.

Has this happened to anyone else? Did you hate beer until someone actually gave you something good, and it actually surprised you that you liked it? And what are people's favorite beers? Finding the Franziskaner in a liquor store was REALLY fucking hard. I've only seen it in two liquor stores so far, and neither of them are anywhere close to my house.

So yeah, beer is good after all.

[Fezticle98]

I've always been a fan of beer. I started drinking it when I moved to Germany in high school.
Hefeweizen is my favorite style of beer. Kristallweizen is very good too. Basically, it's hefeweizen with the yeast removed, so it is clear instead of cloudy.

It sounds like you are getting into many of my favorite brands. I just had Franziskaner Hefeweis for the first time in a few years and it was delicious. Also a fan of Paulaner and Hofbrau.

Locally, Dominion brews a hefeweizen that is excellent. Best American-made version I have tried.

I usually take the fruit out of the glass, I like the taste of the beer so much.

[underdog]

Man, I'm going to have to try this Kristallweizen.

And I just cannot tell enough people about the Franziskaner. Its so good.

[danner1515]

I'm of the opinion that most people who dislike beer dislike it because all they've ever had is shitty frat party swill like Bud Lite. A few of my favorites:

Blue Moon
Sierra Nevada Pale Ale
Sweetwater Blue
Red Stripe

[underdog]

I'm of the opinion that most people who dislike beer dislike it because all they've ever had is shitty frat party swill like Bud Lite

I'm definitely agreeing with you now. Another problem is everyone raves about Guinness, but its a very big beer for someone who doesn't like beer.

My wife was convinced that she really didn't like beer. But she liked Bass and Stella. That's when I told her she probably didn't like shitty beer. She obviously liked two beers that were far away from each other. Then she discovered nut browns and now she loves beer.

And Blue Moon was really good, too.

[cupcakelove]

I am also a fan of the wheat beers. But I have always enjoyed beer in all its forms.

[danner1515]

I'm definitely agreeing with you now. Another problem is everyone raves about Guinness, but its a very big beer for someone who doesn't like beer.

My wife was convinced that she really didn't like beer. But she liked Bass and Stella. That's when I told her she probably didn't like shitty beer. She obviously liked two beers that were far away from each other. Then she discovered nut browns and now she loves beer.

And Blue Moon was really good, too.

I like Guinness and other stouts, but I've really gotta be in the mood to feel like drinking one. It's definitely not an everyday drink for me.

[Fezticle98]

Shiner makes a pretty decent hefeweizen. I don't think it measures up to some of the German brands, but it's good.

[TeeBone]

Try a Spaten...
Das Good Yeah

[TheGameHHH]

I never liked beer. Everyone I knew would either drink shitty beer (Bud and those types) or the really dark types that I hated (Guinness). In my now 27th year of life, I decided to try to get a job with Harpoon here in Boston and decided I should probably try some of their stuff. Someone recommended their hefeweizen to me, UFO. I actually didn't hate it. It had a good flavor, and it came with a fruit, which is something I've always liked in the only beer I'd ever drink (Corona). So I decided to try other hefeweizens.

This type of beer is so fucking good. In like 2 months or so, I've tried a few and they are all good (except for Sam Adams Hefeweizen, which tastes like Bud). Paulaner, Hacker-Pschorr (Weisse), today I bought Hofbrau Hefe Weizen and its great.

At a bar, I asked for their hefeweizen and they gave me this beer in a tall, goofy glass called Franziskaner Weissbier. Its absolutely the best tasting liquid ever to touch my lips. Not even just beer or liquor, but any drink I've ever had. Its fucking amazing.

And all of these beers come with either an orange or lemon in them, which is something I love. More fruit in beer! Especially seeing that I don't eat any fruits or vegetables in normal life.

For a lot of my life, I thought people just kept drinking beer until they didn't mind the taste, because I couldn't understand how anyone could drink it. Now I've tried other beers (other than hefeweizen) and have realized that I just don't like thick beer or shitty beer. And my wife and I are actually thinking of going to the Belgian Beer Fest this weekend just so I can try more beers.

Has this happened to anyone else? Did you hate beer until someone actually gave you something good, and it actually surprised you that you liked it? And what are people's favorite beers? Finding the Franziskaner in a liquor store was REALLY fucking hard. I've only seen it in two liquor stores so far, and neither of them are anywhere close to my house.

So yeah, beer is good after all.

please, please, please dont take what i say personally. but if you enjoy fruit in your beer, youre an absolute homo. thats just my opinion. i still think youre cool, even if youre a total queer. here's two silly little 'mo's drinking fruity beer together :drunk:

[underdog]

please, please, please dont take what i say personally. but if you enjoy fruit in your beer, youre an absolute homo. thats just my opinion. i still think youre cool, even if youre a total queer. here's two silly little 'mo's drinking fruity beer together :drunk:

Thank you Budweiser guy, or whatever beer that commercial with the gay man rules is from.

I think I just like fruit in my beer because I like the taste of lemon. And my first sip of the beer with lemon in it always tastes like lemon.

[Devo37]

i like Budweiser!

the only Guinness i ever (somewhat) enjoyed was at the factory in dublin. In general, i'm not a fan of stouts or dark beers.
as much as it's mocked as 'piss' or whatever, i like the taste of Bud.

to hell with you, beer snobs!!!

:king: <<=== The King of Beer Smilee

[TheGameHHH]

Thank you Budweiser guy, or whatever beer that commercial with the gay man rules is from.

I think I just like fruit in my beer because I like the taste of lemon. And my first sip of the beer with lemon in it always tastes like lemon.

worst part is, i am a total budweiser guy. not Bud Heavy, my beer of choice is Bud Light. whenever i'm out at a bar thats all im drinking (unless somebody else is buying), that and jack and cokes.

[cupcakelove]

i like Budweiser!

the only Guinness i ever (somewhat) enjoyed was at the factory in dublin. In general, i'm not a fan of stouts or dark beers.
as much as it's mocked as 'piss' or whatever, i like the taste of Bud.

to hell with you, beer snobs!!!

:king: <<=== The King of Beer Smilee

I love how the people open to trying new types of beer get called snobs.

[SinA]

So yeah, beer is good after all.

QTF, and I've never Q'd anything FT before, but I agree with you 100%.

In my palate-forming years I lived in an area where Yeungling was easily available, so I got a taste for beer that wasn't based on Coors and Bud. I don't remember my first beer ever, but I do remember the first beer I drank legally. It was a Yeungling Black & Tan. It was wonderful.

Underdog, given your quick jump past swill into the finer fruits of barley, I have a feeling that you will be liking Guinness in just a matter of time. Get a pint from a good pub (not just any ol' bar) because the taps will be fresh and the lines will be clean. Sit at the bar and order, and just let it sit for a minute while it "cascades." When you take that first sip, you can feel the malty-nuttiness in your taste buds and olfactory glands...
Man I want a pint right now. I wish I could be there with you.

Slainte,
SinA

[Devo37]

I love how the people open to trying new types of beer get called snobs.

i have no problem with people who want to try something new or who enjoy micro-brews, but i do think it's snobby when those people disparage mainstream brands as 'watered-down' or any of the other insults that they throw out, implying that the beers they drink are the superior brands.

[patsopinion]

i do love my fruit beer also
the orange is far superior to the lemon though
there is a killer peach beer out there
forget the brand but it was really good(for when i started drinking)

and you may like tequiza

[PapaBear]

I used to be a beer snob, but it's because I had so much available as a bartender in a bar with around 50 beers to choose from. I would almost NEVER drink anything like Bud in those days. I rarely drink beer now (mostly just rum), but when I do it's mostly Beck's or Michelobe Light.

Edit... Forgot about Yuengling. Love the Yuengling!

[zentraed]

i have no problem with people who want to try something new or who enjoy micro-brews, but i do think it's snobby when those people disparage mainstream brands as 'watered-down' or any of the other insults that they throw out, implying that the beers they drink are the superior brands.

Well, if by mainstream you mean the light beers, they essentially are. And even their non-light varieties don't have much more flavor. I love beer, and love to try new ones. Wheats are great (and no, the lemons and oranges are not gay!), and so are pale ales, and those dark, rich, flavorful ones. It's like drinking chocolate, coffee, and beer all at once!

Any time someone says they hate beer, but all they've ever had is something like Coors Light, I'm like, "Don't even call that beer. Let's go through a Sam Adams sampler, and then tell me what you think. Cherry Wheat, or Black Lager?"

I think I'm gonna have to pick up some McEwan's Scotch Ale tomorrow. Screw the vodka diet!

[A.J.]

shitty beer (Bud and those types)

:nono:

I've had some good beers around the world so I'm not opposed to drinking much better stuff than my beloved Bud Light. However, since I'm going to piss out whatever I drink in due course anyway, I'll stick with the cheaper alternative.

[Hottub]

I absolutely LOVE Guinness or Murphy's pub draught's. (with the little cO2 widget in the can) Like mother's milk, I tell ya.
But more often than not, I have to settle for High Life. I just can't go 8 bucks on a 4 pack.

[Death Metal Moe]

Beer is just OK. I've had a lot of different beers and none of them have impressed me so much that I MUST drink them everytime I'm in a place that serves or get some for home. I'll go months between beers.

When I am in the mood for a beer, I usually just drink MGD. Easy to find, inexpensive and really not bad at all.

[meanmrbill]

Currently drinking:

Tyskie
Lech
Warka
Zywiec

[RAAMONE]

newcastle is my favorite...cantdrink too much of it because its kinda thick...but alot of people like it who normally dont like dark beer

oh and a great light beer...heineken light

and you cant leave out yuengling

i tried a lot of those Kristallweizen beers while over in germany...way too sweet for me, they taste like beer and sprite mixed together

[drjoek]

Le Beaujolais Nouveau est arrivé!

[Hottub]

Go start a wine thread, ya fairy!

[EliSnow]

I generally don't drink beer because it fills me up too much. Even the watered down light beers out there fill me up too much, so I usually drink Knob Creek and diet cokes.

However, I do like dark beers, and enjoy Sam Adams, Sam Adams Lite, Pete's Wicked Ale (I stopped seeing it in Manhattan, but up here in CT, it's all over), Bass, and similar beers.

[Death Metal Moe]

http://img.search.com/thumb/1/19/Cream_band.jpg/225px-Cream_band.jpg

"FAAAAAAAAAAAAALSTAAAAAAAAFF!!!!!!!!!!!"

[Furtherman]

It's Guinness for me, all the time. It's delicious. And, if you're into counting, less calories than your typical Bud, Coors or Miller light beer and all the other fancy beers.

As for fruit, hell, I don't even like a lemon in my water. No fruit for me in any drink. Yuengling is great. Another beer I've recently discovered is a Dominican Republic beer, El Presidente Cerveza (http://www.briansbelly.com/beerbelly/presidente.shtml), which is fantastic, and apparently only available in the DR and New York.

[badorties]

i went to a great beer bar, spuyten duyvil (http://www.spuytenduyvilnyc.com/generalinfo.htm), last week

no bud, no guinness ... some bottles run $20/$30, small variety on tap ... but really good shit and a great juke box

there's a bit of a hipster douchebag factor, but it's the north side -- so you gonna expect that

the okocim porter was just delicious

[IamPixie]

I really like Brooklyn Brown
http://www.koff.fi/stc/images/docs/1_Brooklyn_Lager_Bottle_Glass_netti.jpg

or

Blue Point Toasted Lager
http://www.shoppersvineyard.com/img/productImages/02787.gif

[Freitag]

On fruit in beer:


Call me old fashioned Cliff, but the only thing I like floating in beer is my liver.



I am married to a beer snob, so it makes looking into our fridge very interesting. As noted upthread, I have to be in a certain "mood" to enjoy high-quality beers like Guiness. But I'm perfectly happy with a Miller Lite. That's my "mealtime" beer, or if I'm watching a game or something.

[Fezticle98]

It's Guinness for me, all the time. It's delicious. And, if you're into counting, less calories than your typical Bud, Coors or Miller light beer and all the other fancy beers.

As for fruit, hell, I don't even like a lemon in my water. No fruit for me in any drink. Yuengling is great. Another beer I've recently discovered is a Dominican Republic beer, El Presidente Cerveza (http://www.briansbelly.com/beerbelly/presidente.shtml), which is fantastic, and apparently only available in the DR and New York.

Presidente is available elsewhere. They had it when I lived down in Tallahassee at the bigger liquor stores with a good beer selection. Not my favorite, but to each his own.

[buzzard]

when I was a kid I drank Fosters Lager cuz we couldn't get it in OR. we'd have to go to Crescent City CA. then I discovered Amstel light,St.Paulie Girl now I like Natural Ice or Miller lite it's really amusing how different parts of the country consider other types of beer to be cheap/shitty.:drunk:

[WhistlePig]

I like a lot of different beers. My favorites are canadian (Molson, Moosehead, LaBatts) but I'll also drink Yeungling, Harp, Fosters, Dos Equis and Lowenbrau. And nothing beats an ice cold budweiser in a can!

http://www.wagnerur.hu/itallap/pia12/budweiser_can2.jpg

[ANC]

A few of my Favorites:

Hoegaarten
Young's Double Chocolate Stout
Brooklyn Weiss
Brooklyn Local 1
Sam Adams Octoberfest
Harpoon IPA
Three Philosophers
Boddington's
Bluebird Bitter
South Hampton Double White Ale
Dogfishhead Punk'd Ale
Anchor Steam
Schwelmer Alt

:drunk:

[RAAMONE]

I like a lot of different beers. My favorites are canadian (Molson, Moosehead, LaBatts) but I'll also drink Yeungling, Harp, Fosters, Dos Equis and Lowenbrau. And nothing beats an ice cold budweiser in a can!

http://www.wagnerur.hu/itallap/pia12/budweiser_can2.jpg

agree molson canadian is what i normally buy...not because its my absolute favorite but its a great beer and i dont have to spend 40 bucks a case like some of those high end beers charge, also why i drink a lot of lager (yeungling) around here yeungling is so popular that you just have to order a lager in the bars and they assume you mean leungling.

also molson xxx is a really good beer...cant drink a lot though

[Axem Red]

I'm not much for stout or hop heavy beers. There are still some cheap beers that are kinda good. Miller High Life, to me, has a distinct taste that isn't just a couple of grains and water.

My favorites are Moretti, Blue Moon, Sun Rye and Killians Irish Red.

Also, if anyone ever has a chance to try Terrapinator, I dare you to finish it. Strong as balls.

[cougarjake13]

used to drink coors light a lot when i was younger, also heineken as well


but in the last 5 years or so i really only drink fosters or sam adams if i drink beer, mostly im drinking jack daniels

[weekapaugjz]

god, do i love beer. there are only several beers that i do not enjoy drinking (anything made by coors).

i used to really dislike IPA's but have enjoyed them a lot over the last year or so. i just had a stone IPA at a bar a few weeks ago and was really impressed, i think its from some place in california.

i would say my favorite beer is hoegaarden. i can drink that stuff all day every day if i could, i absolutely love it. i am also a huge fan of other belgian beers like delerium tremens, chimay, duval, etc. if you have never tried them, i recomend trying one if you see them.

when i go out to the bars for a night of drinking, i usually just stick with molson canadian. if the bar doesn't carry it, i go with a bud.

im not a beer snob, i can drink just about everything, but i will try anything you put in front of me and will always appreciate a tasty brew.

[DonInNC]

I don't know if I've ever had a bad hefeweizen. As far as other beers, my favorites right now are Warsteiner, Brooklyn Pilsner, and Carlsberg. I won't turn down a budweiser or miller lite either. It all has its place. I try to stay away from Yuengling though, that stuff is liquid heroin. I drank 22 of them last 4th of July.

[danner1515]

i am also a huge fan of other belgian beers like delerium tremens, chimay, duval, etc. if you have never tried them, i recomend trying one if you see them.

Ah, Duvel. Good stuff. Unfortunately, due to Alabama's ultra-conservative alcohol-by-volume limits, it's illegal to sell it here.

I won't turn down a budweiser or miller lite either. It all has its place.

I agree with this. As much as I love the pricey top-shelf stuff, I can also be content with Miller Lite or Miller High Life. They're good binging beers. Getting shitfaced on expensive beer fills me up too fast, and it's a waste of money.

[MobCounty]

My To-Do list for other beer drinkers.

Try these Belgium beers:
Leffe
Stella Artois
Lambic Ale
Delirium

Build a Kegerator, and get a fresh keg off the line at a decent brewery and serve it with c02. The taste is remarkable.

Try putting a slice of orange in your Blue Moon.
Try a toothpick size slice of jalapeno pepper in your Corona.
Make a Redbeer, put some snappy tom in a very cold Bud or Coors, with some pepper salt for a poor mans bloody mary.

_end

[Sarge]

Sam Adams, Sam Adams Summer Ale, or Harp is high on my list. I always have some Yuengling handy.
For a special treat I'll get some Yuengling Black & Tan.

[PapaBear]

I like a lot of different beers. My favorites are canadian (Molson, Moosehead, LaBatts) but I'll also drink Yeungling, Harp, Fosters, Dos Equis and Lowenbrau. And nothing beats an ice cold budweiser in a can!

http://www.wagnerur.hu/itallap/pia12/budweiser_can2.jpg
Speaking of cans... Ice cold Tecate in a can is awesome.

[danner1515]

Speaking of cans... Ice cold Tecate in a can is awesome.

Bleh, I HATE drinking beer in a can. The only canned beer I like is stuff like Guinness and Boddington's, which have the little widgets in them. Someone handed me a Coors tallboy at a party once, and I could only force myself to drink half of it.

[Bay Ridge Tim]

Bleh, I HATE drinking beer in a can. The only canned beer I like is stuff like Guinness and Boddington's, which have the little widgets in them. Someone handed me a Coors tallboy at a party once, and I could only force myself to drink half of it.

I love an ice cold can of Schlitz after a long day at work.

http://img529.imageshack.us/img529/4036/52006stl6.jpg

[Fezticle98]

Speaking of cans... Ice cold Tecate in a can is awesome.

I was surprised the first time I saw Tecate in a can. It was a little strange putting a lime wedge in a can.

[zen]

Samuel Smith is an excellent brewery. I especially love their Taddy Porter and Oatmeal Stout. Only for special occassions though. 10 bucks a four pack is too rich for my blood.

[sailor]

porters and stouts are my favorites. guinness is good but murphy's stout is the best tap beer ever. i am also a big fan of oatmeal and chocolate stouts in particular.

[OGC]

Samuel Smith is an excellent brewery. I especially love their Taddy Porter and Oatmeal Stout. Only for special occassions though. 10 bucks a four pack is too rich for my blood.


I'll treat myself to a bottle of Samuel Smith's Oatmeal Stout once in a while. Very nice.

Heartland Brewerys in NYC have a wonderful Oatmeal Stout too.

:drunk:

[zildjian361]

COORS LIGHT ALL DAY LONG.:smoke::drunk::drunk:

[TheGameHHH]

I really like Brooklyn Brown
http://www.koff.fi/stc/images/docs/1_Brooklyn_Lager_Bottle_Glass_netti.jpg


yea i bet you do like the brown......


i'm enjoying ERocktober Fest now. its the only Sam Adams Seasonal I enjoy.

[danner1515]

porters and stouts are my favorites. guinness is good but murphy's stout is the best tap beer ever. i am also a big fan of oatmeal and chocolate stouts in particular.

Have you ever had Mackeson? It's a really good chocolate beer.

[zildjian361]

i have no problem with people who want to try something new or who enjoy micro-brews, but i do think it's snobby when those people disparage mainstream brands as 'watered-down' or any of the other insults that they throw out, implying that the beers they drink are the superior brands.

JUST DRINK BITCH :smoke::wallbash:

[zildjian361]

JUST DRINK BITCH :smoke::wallbash:

drink bitch nigga drink :laugh::laugh::laugh:

[ZigZagBigBag]

many american beers are watered down. people who are used to drinking regular, adult beers can't help but notice that something is missing when they drink a bud, or a PBR or some other whiz.
-anything with fruit is sissy, but refreshing at times
-anything with "lite" or "less than" is not beer, and is mostly for frat boys and other people unsure of their sexual orientation.
-people going around asking about "heifweizens" and "hearty stouts" are nobs too. know the name of your beer and ask for it by name.

[sailor]

Have you ever had Mackeson? It's a really good chocolate beer.

never even heard of it, actually. i'm not a huge beer-phile and don't know tons of beers tho'. i'll keep an eye out for it.

i did once have a beer float. it was pretty good (some chocolate beer with ice cream, and it freaked my friends out. hey, the bar had it on their specials, why not?)

[OGC]

many american beers are watered down. people who are used to drinking regular, adult beers can't help but notice that something is missing when they drink a bud, or a PBR or some other whiz.
-anything with fruit is sissy, but refreshing at times
-anything with "lite" or "less than" is not beer, and is mostly for frat boys and other people unsure of their sexual orientation.
-people going around asking about "heifweizens" and "hearty stouts" are nobs too. know the name of your beer and ask for it by name.


So let me see if I can sum this up. Anyone who is drinking anything that you don't drink is either a homo or a nob.

Did I get it right ? :unsure:

[OGC]

I suppose there is no big suprise in this news. (http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/21491206/)

Prepare to spend more for whatever type of brew you enjoy.

[Tallman388]

The Brewmaster at Brooklyn Brewery has a great book, "Brewmaster's Table." It breaks down a lot of the different beer styles as well as different brands, and tells you how to pair certain foods with certain beers. I've found it very helpful and it's great if you want to check out some new beers.
If you can get your hands on any of the beers from Great Lakes Brewery, I highly recommend giving them a shot.

[sailor]

many american beers are watered down. people who are used to drinking regular, adult beers can't help but notice that something is missing when they drink a bud, or a PBR or some other whiz.
-anything with fruit is sissy, but refreshing at times
-anything with "lite" or "less than" is not beer, and is mostly for frat boys and other people unsure of their sexual orientation.
-people going around asking about "heifweizens" and "hearty stouts" are nobs too. know the name of your beer and ask for it by name.

what do you drink?

[underdog]

-people going around asking about "heifweizens" and "hearty stouts" are nobs too. know the name of your beer and ask for it by name.

Yeah, that would be great. Except not every bar stocks the same Hefeweizens. Most bars have some sort of different one on tap.

[ralphbxny]

If its called beer...I will drink it. I wouldnt look like this if I didnt!

[ZigZagBigBag]

right now i'm drinking Great Lakes Christmas ale. yum.
and yes, if you drink anything with 'lite' or 'light' in its title, you are missing the point of beer and you are a nob. i said it.

[Coach_Mac]

You can have any beer you want, as long as it's a Corona.

[PapaBear]

You can have any beer you want, as long as it's a Corona.

Q: What's a Trailer Park Corona?

A: High Life with a lime.

[nate1000]

Le Beaujolais Nouveau est arrivé!

Perfect. Let it sit on your counter for a month then pour directly over salad. C'est magnifique.

[aceofspades7]

there's only one beer i won't drink - rauchbier - it's smoked beer. other than that, all beer is good. i once had a caffeine beer in japan called wide awake drunk - i wish i saved some or at least the bottle...

[Thebazile78]

I am married to a beer snob, so it makes looking into our fridge very interesting. As noted upthread, I have to be in a certain "mood" to enjoy high-quality beers like Guiness. But I'm perfectly happy with a Miller Lite. That's my "mealtime" beer, or if I'm watching a game or something.

I think that I'm only a beer snob because I'm a lightweight.

I mean, if I can't drink more than a pint or two anyway, why should I waste my time on something that doesn't have much of a flavor to it?

It does depend on my mood, but you know, like they say, to every thing there is a season. . .and there's got to be a season for Miller High Life. (Yes, I do drink Miller High Life.)

[Chigworthy]

Beers I like:

Chimay CinqCents
North Coast Brewing Old Stock Ale (Pricey!)
New Belgium 2 Below
Coors Light (In a can)
Anchor Steam (San Francisco history in a bottle)
Big Rock Warthog Cream Ale
Unibroue Éphémère
Lagunitas Sirius Ale (hoo hoo)

...and pretty much everything else except for some single I bought at Trader Joe's for a dollar which tasted like those bacon-flavored crackers.

[DiabloSammich]

Just enjoyed a pint bottle of Arrogant Bastard Ale for my b-day...

Nice!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Bossanova]

Just picked up my first 12 pack of Sam Adams Winter Lager of the season.

[OGC]

Just picked up my first 12 pack of Sam Adams Winter Lager of the season.


I love that stuff. I'll be heading out to grab some asap.

[OGC]

Good news from the Brits (http://www.telegraph.co.uk/earth/main.jhtml?xml=/earth/2007/11/01/scibeer101.xml)

I suppose I'll have to start exercising now.

[buzzard]

used to love this,the old Oil can

http://i192.photobucket.com/albums/z82/a1958wil/fddkBeersBy_NameFosters_Lager-resiz.jpg

[Lady Resin]

used to love this,the old Oil can

http://i192.photobucket.com/albums/z82/a1958wil/fddkBeersBy_NameFosters_Lager-resiz.jpg


Good gawd, the 1st time I had can of STP (as we called it) was that night of the prom. Great beer!:thumbup:

[outlawfrank]

If I'm feeling snobby I drink Duvel which is Flemish for "the Devil". Fantastic.
http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/6440/1589/320/Duvel%202.jpg

[epo]

I just opened a local microbrew from a company called New Glarus. The brand:

http://www.freesand.com/glass/images/12.gif

[RhinoinMN]

I just opened a local microbrew from a company called New Glarus. The brand:

http://www.freesand.com/glass/images/12.gif

I'm a big fan of one of you local favorite's.
http://www.leinie.com/images/beers/hw_page.jpg
How long has the new New Glarus addition been available.

[RhinoinMN]

Another fantastic wheat beer. Erdinger Weissbier
http://www.erdinger.de/images/biere/hefe.jpg

[CruelCircus]

-people going around asking about "heifweizens" and "hearty stouts" are nobs too. know the name of your beer and ask for it by name.

That's ridiculous.

First, if you know what hefeweizen and stouts are, and are willing to ask about them, you're already well ahead of the game. One of the beauties of enjoying craft beer is that there is so much variety out there and being able to explore new beer styles and brands.
Second, a virtue of any truly great beer bar is that they're going to have stuff you haven't tried, or even heard of, on the menu. Even if you know the place, they should be rotating in new brands to try.

Only drinking one specific brand of craft beer is almost as bad as not trying any at all.

That said, I'm a big fan of:

Sierra Nevada (Pale Ale, Celebration Ale)
Stone IPA and Arrogant Bastard (try Double Arrogant Bastard if you can find it!)
Blue Point Hoptical Illusion
Lucifer
Duvel
Harpoon IPA and Winter Warmer
Ommegang Three Philosophers (so good!)
Magic Hat #9
Victory Hop Devil and Golden Monkey

(as you can see, I like my hops...)

[Furtherman]

Man Calls 911 And Demands Beer (http://www.wlbz2.com/news/watercooler/article.aspx?storyid=74280)


HEBRON, CT (NBC) -- It may have seemed like an emergency at the time, but a Connecticut man is now regretting his call to 911.

35-year-old Brian Poulin of Hebron was arrested Sunday after police said he called 911 several times and asked them to bring him beer.

Hebron was charged with disorderly conduct.

Police said he called 911 numerous times and told the dispatcher he was out of beer and asked them to pick up more for him.

Poulin was transported to Windham Community Memorial Hospital after officers arrested him at his home.

Police did not say what he was treated for.

He is scheduled to appear in Superior Court in Rockville on Nov. 20.

[Servo]

If I'm feeling snobby I drink Duvel which is Flemish for "the Devil". Fantastic.
http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/6440/1589/320/Duvel%202.jpg

I LOVE Duvel! There's a restaurant near me that has it on the menu... amazing stuff.

[Freakshow]

http://www.allaboutbeer.com/images/235munichdunkel_ayinger.jpg

[badorties]

...

[A.J.]

I had these in Croatia. Each is a tasty pivo (beer).

http://www.about-croatia.com/croatian-beer/croatian-beer.jpg

[RhinoinMN]

When I was in Spain this was my fav
http://www.specialist-brand-development.com/images/cruz%20back.jpg
It is available in a few states.

[zen]

Just had my first lambic beer. Sam Adams Cranberry Lambic. It was incredible which really surprised me because I usually prefer hoppy to fruity. It reminded me very much of a hard cider, but much more complex. I'm intrigued. Can anyone recommend any other lambics?

[ZigZagBigBag]

That's ridiculous.

First, if you know what hefeweizen and stouts are, and are willing to ask about them, you're already well ahead of the game.

-if that's the extent of your game, then your games is weak. grow some.

[jauble]

That's ridiculous.

First, if you know what hefeweizen and stouts are, and are willing to ask about them, you're already well ahead of the game. One of the beauties of enjoying craft beer is that there is so much variety out there and being able to explore new beer styles and brands.
Second, a virtue of any truly great beer bar is that they're going to have stuff you haven't tried, or even heard of, on the menu. Even if you know the place, they should be rotating in new brands to try.

Only drinking one specific brand of craft beer is almost as bad as not trying any at all.

That said, I'm a big fan of:

Sierra Nevada (Pale Ale, Celebration Ale)
Stone IPA and Arrogant Bastard (try Double Arrogant Bastard if you can find it!)
Blue Point Hoptical Illusion
Lucifer
Duvel
Harpoon IPA and Winter Warmer
Ommegang Three Philosophers (so good!)
Magic Hat #9
Victory Hop Devil and Golden Monkey

(as you can see, I like my hops...)

All very good and I love number 9. I had some pretty good stuff when I was in Montreal a couple f years back. Tres Pistoles, La Fin du Monde and a couple of others whosenames are slipping my mind

[OGC]

http://img137.imageshack.us/img137/2065/potomolsongoldenlarge47gf6.jpg

[MadMatt]

Just had my first lambic beer. Sam Adams Cranberry Lambic. It was incredible which really surprised me because I usually prefer hoppy to fruity. It reminded me very much of a hard cider, but much more complex. I'm intrigued. Can anyone recommend any other lambics?

Lindemans makes some EXCELLENT lambics. They are a Belgian brewery that has been in operation for nearly 200 years.

I have had the framboise (raspberry) and kriek (cherry), both of which are excellent. I think they have several other flavors as well, but I haven't had them - I remember hearing about peche (peach) and pomme (apple), and I believe there are a couple more.

Lambics are also really good when mixed with a stout or porter. If you can get your hands on a good chocolate stout (like Rogue or Wells & Youngs) you are in for a tasty treat. I like using 1/3 glass of lambic with 2/3 stout, but you will often see a half & half split.

[DiabloSammich]

http://bwi.pl/felietony/zdjecia/okocim.jpg

Drinking a couple Okocims Full Pale. Verry nice.


Got a six of Warsteiners on ice for later. Gonna be a good night.

[Old Fitzgerald]

I have to agree with the New Glarus, everything they make is good.

http://www.newglarusbrewing.com/Photos/Beer/Photos/l_spottedcow.gif

Also, for you fans of Duvel, check out these guys they make some great Belgium style ales, http://www.gooseisland.com/

[DiabloSammich]

That's the third time I've hear New Glarus in a week. I must seek it out.

[Jughead]

http://re3.mm-a5.yimg.com/image/3177866109http://re3.mm-a10.yimg.com/image/390785146http://re3.mm-a11.yimg.com/image/76069422

[FUNKMAN]

drink wine most of the time and have been into the Blue Moon's when having beer. had them with a slice of orange this past summer and found it deelish. thing is at home i never seem to have the oranges around when i have the beer but it's well worth it even without the orange slice

[thepaulo]

I get free Bud products nearly everyday....besides I like the pretty flowers at Busch Gardens.

[fohat]

I get free Bud products nearly everyday....besides I like the pretty flowers at Busch Gardens.

I'm a big big fan of bud products and bush.

What?

[PapaBear]

I'm a big big fan of bud products and bush.

What?
OH, I get it. You're fond of marijuana.


and shrubbery.

[eeroomnhoj]

I know it's early in the morning but I have a few Heineken Light's in the refrigerator and if I drink them I can but a few more for Saturday (maybe something German and Dark, sounds erotic).

[joethebartender]

I know it's early in the morning but I have a few Heineken Light's in the refrigerator and if I drink them I can but a few more for Saturday (maybe something German and Dark, sounds erotic).

http://migratingidentity.net/tr/e30/e110/Desertnegerhosen2_thumb.jpg

PS: Just say no to Heineken light.

[CountryBob]

I have to say that I do not like any of the shit that some companies pass off as beer. Any dark beer can fuck itself. Any beer that I can not pronounce can fuck itself. Any beer from another country besides mine can fuck itself.
I love American beer like Bud, Coors, Miller etc... and I will continue to keep drinking it till I die (and hopefully in the afterlife).

P.S. I dont give a shit for Scotch either but dont get me started!

[underdog]

I have to say that I do not like any of the shit that some companies pass off as beer. Any dark beer can fuck itself. Any beer that I can not pronounce can fuck itself. Any beer from another country besides mine can fuck itself.
I love American beer like Bud, Coors, Miller etc... and I will continue to keep drinking it till I die (and hopefully in the afterlife).

Wow.

This seems like someone trying to hard to pretend they're a hayseed.

[Cleophus James]

http://www.wanderingfools.com/images/Beers/warsteiner-dunkel.jpg

[joethebartender]

Any beer that I can not pronounce can fuck itself. Any beer from another country besides mine can fuck itself.
I love American beer like Bud, Coors, Miller etc... and I will continue to keep drinking it till I die (and hopefully in the afterlife).

Bob,
You got some "a lernin' ta do". Before you go back to watching "larry the Cable Guy" Re-runs, give this a gander...

Most people cant pronounce this beer and it's the oldest brewery in America! (started by a German):

http://www.yuengling.com/images/beers_lager.jpg


And as for "American" beer like Bud, Coors, & Miller...
ALL of these companies and their recipes were started by German immigrants.

Bud:

http://www.beerhistory.com/images/portbusch.jpg
Adolphus Busch

Beer has been brewed in Ceske Budejovice since it was founded as Budiwoyz by king Premys II Otakar in 1245. The German name for the town is Budweis. The name "Budweiser" is a locative, meaning "of Budweis."

Coors:

http://www.beerhistory.com/images/portcoors.jpg
Adolph Coors

Miller:

http://www.beerhistory.com/images/portmiller.jpg
Frederick Miller

(Even PBR!!!):

http://www.beerhistory.com/images/portpabst.jpg
Frederick Pabst

[FANDICK]

I...


LOVE...


BEER...


:drunk:

[ralphbxny]

I...


LOVE...


BEER...


:drunk:

QFT


MMMM GOOD!!

[DiabloSammich]

Bob,
You got some "a lernin' ta do". Before you go back to watching "larry the Cable Guy" Re-runs, give this a gander...

Most people cant pronounce this beer and it's the oldest brewery in America! (started by a German):

http://www.yuengling.com/images/beers_lager.jpg


And as for "American" beer like Bud, Coors, & Miller...
ALL of these companies and their recipes were started by German immigrants.

Bud:

http://www.beerhistory.com/images/portbusch.jpg
Adolphus Busch

Beer has been brewed in Ceske Budejovice since it was founded as Budiwoyz by king Premys II Otakar in 1245. The German name for the town is Budweis. The name "Budweiser" is a locative, meaning "of Budweis."

Coors:

http://www.beerhistory.com/images/portcoors.jpg
Adolph Coors

Miller:

http://www.beerhistory.com/images/portmiller.jpg
Frederick Miller

(Even PBR!!!):

http://www.beerhistory.com/images/portpabst.jpg
Frederick Pabst



FACE!!!


I'm fuckin' thirsty....

[RAAMONE]

Paulaner

had one of these when i was down in D.C...its a really good wheat beer...i havnt seen it around in my area

[mendyweiss]

http://www.baseball-fever.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=2496&stc=1&d=1120602082
Don't forgert Herr Rheingold !!

[joethebartender]

http://www.baseball-fever.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=2496&stc=1&d=1120602082
Don't forgert Herr Rheingold !!

Wie könnte ich vergessen?!
danke schön!
It is "The Dry Beer"

Danke Schoen, darling Danke Schoen.
Thank you for all the joy and pain.
Picture shows, second balcony, was the place we'd meet, second seat, go Dutch treat, you were sweet.

[DiabloSammich]

http://www.wanderingfools.com/images/Beers/warsteiner-dunkel.jpg


I got six of em waiting for me tonight. I will name one Cleophus in your honor.

[Chip196]

My all time favorite:
http://www.ratebeer.com/beerimages/1478.jpg

[RAAMONE]

My all time favorite:
http://www.ratebeer.com/beerimages/1478.jpg

this pub in my town has "glass night" every tuesday...where you order the beer and get to take the glass home

i was very pleased when they serve this great beer in its fine glass

[DiabloSammich]

this pub in my town has "glass night" every tuesday...where you order the beer and get to take the glass home

i was very pleased when they serve this great beer in its fine glass


What a deal! How much?

[joethebartender]

My all time favorite:
http://www.ratebeer.com/beerimages/1478.jpg

I concur. (as far as lagers go)

[RAAMONE]

What a deal! How much?

always 5 bucks...no matter what kind of beer is...its an english pub and they serve a shitload of micros and stuff from around the world...so you usually get a good beer

heres their beer list...but they have tons more than whats on the list

http://www.marketcrosspub.com/carl/carl_beer.html

you should see my beer glass collection...its getting outta hand

[DiabloSammich]

always 5 bucks...no matter what kind of beer is...its an english pub and they serve a shitload of micros and stuff from around the world...so you usually get a good beer

heres their beer list...but they have tons more than whats on the list

http://www.marketcrosspub.com/carl/carl_beer.html

you should see my beer glass collection...its getting outta hand


That's one of the most impressive beer lists I've ever seen. There isn't a place around here that could even touch that.

I might have to take a trip to Carlisle.

[joethebartender]

I think I can safely say that this bar is the best beer bar in Bergen County. Andy's in Bogota. (no I don't work there)

Firewaters has a nice selection too but they don't know how to care for, or pour their beer like the good folks at Andy's.

http://www.andyscornerbar.com/index-2.html

[PopPop]

I like Leinenkugel's. Like Sam Adams. Blue Moon. I put lime in Coronas and I put orange in Blue Moon. No one that knows me questions my masculinity nor do I care if anyone does. I like beer.

[spot]

Beer is the secret of life.

[eeroomnhoj]

http://migratingidentity.net/tr/e30/e110/Desertnegerhosen2_thumb.jpg

PS: Just say no to Heineken light.

It is now 7:30 and I am drinking the Heineken Light mentioned earlier this morning. Friends were coming over and he drinks, well piss (Natural Light). It is a step up for him.
I recently had something that had a pink elephant on the bottle.

Back to the Heineken Light. If it is all you have then it's what you drink.

[Old Fitzgerald]

It is now 7:30 and I am drinking the Heineken Light mentioned earlier this morning. Friends were coming over and he drinks, well piss (Natural Light). It is a step up for him.
I recently had something that had a pink elephant on the bottle.

Back to the Heineken Light. If it is all you have then it's what you drink.

http://www.thebrewsite.com/images/delirium.jpg

[DiabloSammich]

http://www.beeristheanswer.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2006/05/beer-before-bed.gif

[DiabloSammich]

During these troubled, turbulent times, we should focus on one thing that unites us all.

How great beer is.


Tonight was one of my old favorites, Boddington's Ale with their draught can technology. They did a much better job than Guiness' Rocket Widget in my opinion, very close to the true tap experience.


Also, the best beer with a McRib? Discuss.

[DonInNC]

Tonight was one of my old favorites, Boddington's Ale with their draught can technology. They did a much better job than Guiness' Rocket Widget in my opinion, very close to the true tap experience.




Love 'em both, but yeah, the creaminess of Boddingtons really comes out when poured from the can.

Tonight its Carlsberg.

[Snoogans]

OLD ENGLISH AGAIN

Man this shit fucks you up for some reason.

[ZigZagBigBag]

http://www.millstreetbrewery.com/stock_bottle_1.5inch.jpg

this beer will give the power of invisiblity and x-ray vision. the bottle is also carefully constructed so that if smashed against a table it will break in a nice, jagged manner, perfect for shanking someone. goes well with white asparagus.

[Ritalin]

good article from the NYT about IPAs:

http://www.nytimes.com/2008/01/09/dining/09beer.html?th&emc=th

[ANC]

As of late most of what I've been drinking has been my homebrewed stuff. I suggest any beer lover gives homebrewing a try. It's inexpensive and pretty easy to do. :drunk:

[Chip196]

this pub in my town has "glass night" every tuesday...where you order the beer and get to take the glass home

i was very pleased when they serve this great beer in its fine glass

Wow ... I need to find a place around here that does that. I would love to have a set of those glasses to serve my Stella in.

[joethebartender]

good article from the NYT about IPAs:

http://www.nytimes.com/2008/01/09/dining/09beer.html?th&emc=th

Overproduction of hops in the early 1990s resulted in excess supply and depressed prices, said Ralph Olson, a hops dealer based in Yakima, Wash. As a result, world hop acreage has fallen from about 234,000 in 1994 to 113,000 in 2006. It may take several years, Mr. Olson suggested, for hops production to be able to meet current demands.

Thanks, in part, to our government's incentives to farmers for bio-diesel crops. They also left out the tonnage of hops lost in california due to fire this year (that were already harvested).

I liked the analogy of hops to a brewer as salt is to a chef, it was dead on.

I'm not a big fan of these "extreme" beers but one of the stepping stones to this madness deserves to be mentioned. "Hop Devil IPA" by Victory, this stuff was "extreme" before it was in fashion. (My personal favorite in this genre)
http://www.epinions.com/images/opti/23/4c/fddkBeersBy_NameVictory_Hop_Devil_India_Pale_Ale.g if

[joethebartender]

Wow ... I need to find a place around here that does that. I would love to have a set of those glasses to serve my Stella in.

If you frequent an establishment that moves a lot of draught Stella just ask whoever does the ordering for the place.

They come six to a box in a regular cardboard package. If you're a worthy customer, they should have no problem getting you a set. They're free from the distributor and are readily available.

There are two sizes printed right on the glass with a line marker...40cl (served in nice bars) and 33cl (served in places where the owners are tight). For pouring from the bottle at home I would try for the 33cl ones but thats only if beggars can be choosers.

[Chip196]

If you frequent an establishment that moves a lot of draught Stella just ask whoever does the ordering for the place.

They come six to a box in a regular cardboard package. If you're a worthy customer, they should have no problem getting you a set. They're free from the distributor and are readily available.

There are two sizes printed right on the glass with a line marker...40cl (served in nice bars) and 33cl (served in places where the owners are tight). For pouring from the bottle at home I would try for the 33cl ones but thats only if beggars can be choosers.

Awesome .... thanks so much for the advice. I will without a doubt check that out.

[Furtherman]

I really want to try this Greenland beer I keep hearing about on these National Geographic spots. Made with three thousand year old glacier water!

[aarathi]

I also hate beer. In my opinion, any type of liquor is dangerous to our health. I always thought that in spite of knowing the side effects of beer, people drink this beer.

[Cleophus James]

I also hate beer. In my opinion, any type of liquor is dangerous to our health. I always thought that in spite of knowing the side effects of beer, people drink this beer.
http://www.ericluden.com/uploads/Squaresville.jpg

[Freakshow]

this pub in my town has "glass night" every tuesday...where you order the beer and get to take the glass home

i was very pleased when they serve this great beer in its fine glass

Let me know when they have Chimay night. I need more of those glasses...

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/205/494976738_30f7fa2f20.jpg

[Tallman388]

The other night I tried an O'Hanlon's Ruby Stout. It was really fucking good. It's bottle conditioned, (it has dead yeast in it, if you don't know what that means, they look like boogers, basically). It's finished with Port Wine, which I thought would turn me off, but it all turned out well.
I also had the chance to get a case of Dale's Pale Ale from Oskar Blue's brewing. It was also really good. The best part is that it only comes in cans. But I'm partial to the pale ales, so my opinion of it might not be completely objective

[Mullenax]

but if you enjoy fruit in your beer, youre an absolute homo. thats just my opinion. i still think youre cool, even if youre a total queer.

Lambic beer is a completely interesting rich-in-history beer from Belgium; in fruit lambic beer the alcohol is derived from the spontaneous fermentation. Sometimes it's corked rather than capped in a bottle. It's quite good, except most of what I can find is Lindeman's Kriek with a yellow label, which tastes like wine barf. Lindeman's Kriek with the black label is good, but made with syrup instead of real fruit. I think this is the good stuff:<p> <img src="http://hardy.web.infoseek.co.jp/BoonKriek.jpg">

[joethebartender]

I also hate beer. In my opinion, any type of liquor is dangerous to our health. I always thought that in spite of knowing the side effects of beer, people drink this beer.

Edited... I started a stupid racist rant that really wasn't my style.

At least we have the choice you asshole!!! (until the next round of bans.)

http://www.keystonehops.org/pictures/benfranklin.gif

[DiabloSammich]

Maybe this will help you feel better.....



http://www.bitburger.com/uploads/pics/bitburger_prembeer_startscreen.jpg



On my third, right now, loving every minute of it.

[joethebartender]

Nice, Sammich! I have one more limo job at 11:30 then I'm stoppin' for a guinness around 1 or so. (it's a Guinness type of night)

http://home.earthlink.net/~mikerider/webpics/GuinnessBeer.jpg

[Hottub]

Poutin, or Tommy's? :wink:

[joethebartender]

that's still up in the air. Might hit the fox and hounds; as I'll be in that area later.

[IamPixie]

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[zen]

been knocking back great divide yeti imperial stout and damn am I flying. that is all.

[Ritalin]

I'm working on a Belgian Trappist ale - Kwak.

One of the nicer parts of living in the city is having a korean deli on the corner with a freestanding shelving unit solely devoted to belgian ales, and they're NOT refrigerated.

2 of those and a vicodin and I'm right it the groove.

[zen]

I definitely envy you, my friend. in the wonderful heart of dixie, quality beers are few and far between. got a 6% abv limit on beer here in alabama. have some good friends who regularly bring me good craft beers back from out of state. belgian beers are even harder to come by. I do have some Chimay and some Lindemans cellaring as we speak

[Chris from TX]

Delirium Tremens, with the pink elephant on the bottle. Will knock on ass. Aptly named, if this is your drink of choice, abstaining might give you a case of barrel fever.

[Ritalin]

Funny Chris...I was just looking at that bottle when I picked up the brew I'm drinking now. I'll definitely have to try it.

[JimBeam]

This local bar near me has been selling this Blue Point Blueberry beer for the last few months and I just fouud out they were based out of Long Island.

Hiring for sales reps in southern Connecticut.

Have any of you guys had any of the Captain larence beers ?

They're made locally here, in Pleasantville NY, but I see they have a failry wide distribution in NYC, NJ and Boston for a a regional beer.

I've had 1 or 2 types and they're alright but so far nothing great.

I guess I should try some other flavors.

[CountryBob]

Bob,
You got some "a lernin' ta do". Before you go back to watching "larry the Cable Guy" Re-runs, give this a gander...

Most people cant pronounce this beer and it's the oldest brewery in America! (started by a German):

http://www.yuengling.com/images/beers_lager.jpg


And as for "American" beer like Bud, Coors, & Miller...
ALL of these companies and their recipes were started by German immigrants.

Bud:

http://www.beerhistory.com/images/portbusch.jpg
Adolphus Busch

Beer has been brewed in Ceske Budejovice since it was founded as Budiwoyz by king Premys II Otakar in 1245. The German name for the town is Budweis. The name "Budweiser" is a locative, meaning "of Budweis."

Coors:

http://www.beerhistory.com/images/portcoors.jpg
Adolph Coors

Miller:

http://www.beerhistory.com/images/portmiller.jpg
Frederick Miller

(Even PBR!!!):

http://www.beerhistory.com/images/portpabst.jpg
Frederick Pabst

Yeah very clever.
All of our ancestors came from another country though.

After re-reading my post I realized the amount of hate toward beers that I normally dont associate with. I am really not that hate filled inside and I apologize to all beers that I singled out. Furthermore, I would like all of those beers to come to my place and I will try you one by one and then I can give an honest statement.

[DiabloSammich]

After re-reading my post I realized the amount of hate toward beers that I normally dont associate with. I am really not that hate filled inside and I apologize to all beers that I singled out. Furthermore, I would like all of those beers to come to my place and I will try you one by one and then I can give an honest statement.


Nice recovery, Bob. I like the new attitude.

OK, so now I'm hooked on Hoegaarden. But I'm also mixing in Sierra Nevada's Wheat...

http://www.sierranevada.com/beers/images/m-whbeerb.jpg


Very nice. Sierra Nevada really seems to have their act together. Very seldom have I been disappointed by one of their products. Even Sam Adams let's me down occasionally.

[Dan 'Hampton]

i was disapointed with the sierra nevada on the east coast but really enjoyed the 6 i got in CA. Sam Adams will ALWAYS dissapoint you . Try any local brew before them.

[Bellyfullasnot]

Try Brooklyn Brewery's Brown. I was surprised by it.

[jauble]

Blackout Stout.

http://www.greatlakesbrewing.com/media/beer_profiles/BlackoutStout_BottleGlass.jpg

Thick like oil. I had it again last night for the first time since summer. Delicious.

[Dan 'Hampton]

A lunch Coors light. Save the good stuff for when I can relax.

[blotto98]

Hey!

Why ain'ts der no malt liquors bein on dis list?

Ain't nuttin like some Carlin Black Label or an ice cold Mickey's Big Mouth

[bossdjbware]

My favorites are APA's and IPA's. I'm a fan of the hops. I usually drive over to Maryland just to beer shop at a liquor store that caters to micro and craft lovers. If I don't have the extra time to drive over, most here in Delaware carry Sierra Nevada Pale Ale which is always drinkable.

Here's my list:

Tröegs Nugget Nectar
Tröegs Hopback Amber Ale
Tröegs Sunshine Pils (perfect for the summer)
Smuttynose IPA
Smuttynose Summer Weizen
Magic Hat Hi.P.A.
Magic Hat Hocus Pocus
Magic Hat Roxy Rolles
Anchor Steam Summer Ale
Sierra Nevada Celebration Ale
Stone Ruination IPA
Dogfish Head 60 Minute IPA


Hey!

Why ain'ts der no malt liquors bein on dis list?

Ain't nuttin like some Carlin Black Label or an ice cold Mickey's Big Mouth

This is the only malt I would drink...
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[FunkyDrummer]

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http://soheil.callage.com/photo%20Galleries/Beers/images/Ukraine-Obolon.jpg
No one has mentioned Ukranian Beer in the whole thread. Here's one and there are some decent Russian beers out there as well.

[FunkyDrummer]

http://nozama.typepad.com/photos/uncategorized/2008/04/22/monsters.jpg

http://www.omnivoracious.com/2008/04/beer-and-book-p.html

[Thebazile78]

Nice recovery, Bob. I like the new attitude.

OK, so now I'm hooked on Hoegaarden. But I'm also mixing in Sierra Nevada's Wheat...

http://www.sierranevada.com/beers/images/m-whbeerb.jpg


Very nice. Sierra Nevada really seems to have their act together. Very seldom have I been disappointed by one of their products. Even Sam Adams let's me down occasionally.

I <3 Hoegaarten!


I wait all year for two of the Sam Adams seasonals - I like their Summer Ale and their Oktoberfest. Both are great paired with burgers.

The Sierra Nevadas I've tried have been waaaay too hoppy for my taste...seems like they added hops to increase their shippability (which is how India Pale Ales were started, in case nobody mentioned it) and they just come out bitter.

Needless to say, I am not the biggest fan of IPA's, but I do enjoy me a good pale ale.

For example, I tried a Pale Ale at Yogi's All-American Grill & Bar and enjoyed it very much ... nice, floral nose from the hops, smooth going down and no bitter aftertaste. Gorgeous golden color, too. (Yum.) But, for the life of me, I can't remember who brews it. (Dammit!)

[JohnWC]

Just picked up some DogFish Head 90 Minute IPA. Good stuff.

[bossdjbware]

Just picked up some DogFish Head 90 Minute IPA. Good stuff.

Have you tried the 120 Minute? That shit will knock you on your ass.

[underdog]

The bar I go to on Sundays doesn't have UFO anymore (oh no!). They've replaced it with Sam Adams's Summer Ale, which is remarkably similar.

[JohnWC]

Have you tried the 120 Minute? That shit will knock you on your ass.

I haven't seen it around up here. I see you're in Delaware. Have you visited the brewery?

[JohnWC]

The bar I go to on Sundays doesn't have UFO anymore (oh no!). They've replaced it with Sam Adams's Summer Ale, which is remarkably similar.

Not a big Sam Adams fan in general but I love their Summer Ale.

[Servo]

Tröegs Hopback Amber Ale


I just tried this last week. It's excellent.

[Drunky McBetidont]

http://www.beeristheanswer.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2006/05/beer-before-bed.gif

[bossdjbware]

I haven't seen it around up here. I see you're in Delaware. Have you visited the brewery?

Yes. It's in Milton, DE. Free tour and you can fill up on their brew afterwards.

I like the Brew Pub & Restaurant in Rehoboth. They have great food and special beers brewed in house, exclusive to the pub.

[bossdjbware]

I just tried this last week. It's excellent.

All of their beers are great. If you like heavy and hoppy try the Nugget Nectar.

[ANC]

I've been trying to track down Sixpoint Righteous Rye Ale. I had it at Bobby Flay's place, but I'm looking to get it on tap or for take home in my area. no luck though. What a great roasted malt flavor.

[Tallman388]

Blackout Stout.

http://www.greatlakesbrewing.com/media/beer_profiles/BlackoutStout_BottleGlass.jpg

Thick like oil. I had it again last night for the first time since summer. Delicious.

You should try Mackeson triple stout, totally blows away Blackout stout and Blackout is easily one of my favorites.

[bossdjbware]

I've been trying to track down Sixpoint Righteous Rye Ale. I had it at Bobby Flay's place, but I'm looking to get it on tap or for take home in my area. no luck though. What a great roasted malt flavor.

According to Beer Advocate (http://beeradvocate.com/) you can find a growler here:

Community Beverage
8004 Grand Avenue
Elmhurst (Queens), New York, 11373
United States
phone: (718) 458-5254

Don't know if that's in your area.

[FunkyDrummer]

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[Bossfan]

Pulled my standard trick of picking up two standards today, Shiner Bock and Hoegarrden, and then grabbing something different.

I'm gonna try the Delirium Tremens. For 16 bucks for four bottles, I have high expectations.

[DiabloSammich]

Based upon a recommendation, (thanks again, bossdjbware), I visited a local liquor store that back in my college days used to be a shithole, cases of Natty Light as far as the eye can see. Now the selection is incredible, and went a little nuts. Here's my haul...

Piraat 4 pack
Chimay Single
Delirium Tremens 4 pack
Boddington's 4 pack
Old Speckled Hen 6 pack
Case of Landshark Lager
Shiner Bock 6 pack.

I won't discuss how much I spent.

The Speckled Hen was probably the most surprising, because it's the one I knew the least about. The Piraat was fantastic, the Delirium is no joke, and I haven't had the Chimay yet.



Ahhhhh, beer.

[bossdjbware]

Nice picks Diablo. You're gonna love the Chimay.

This is next on my list:
http://img520.imageshack.us/img520/6900/harvestsohembottlerh3.jpg
Sierra Nevada Southern Hemisphere Harvest Ale
Made with fresh hops flown in from New Zealand to create an out of season harvest ale.

[Rube]

Nice picks Diablo. You're gonna love the Chimay.

This is next on my list:
http://img520.imageshack.us/img520/6900/harvestsohembottlerh3.jpg
Sierra Nevada Southern Hemisphere Harvest Ale
Made with fresh hops flown in from New Zealand to create an out of season harvest ale.
Believe it or not, I had a Southern Hemi just last night. F-ing wonderful. I wish I bought more. I'll go back to the world of beer on Friday and definetley buy some more. soooo good. But I just LOVE the hops anyways. I brew my own as well. Right now I have a house made blueberry wheat. And one time I had some extra hops, so I put some in my Mac-n-cheese. It was different to say the least.

[bossdjbware]

Believe it or not, I had a Southern Hemi just last night. F-ing wonderful. I wish I bought more. I'll go back to the world of beer on Friday and definetley buy some more. soooo good. But I just LOVE the hops anyways. I brew my own as well. Right now I have a house made blueberry wheat. And one time I had some extra hops, so I put some in my Mac-n-cheese. It was different to say the least.

Sierra makes some awesome brews; Pale, Celebration, the original Harvest, and now this one. I can't get enough of the hops. Tröegs, out of Harrisburg, PA, has some greats also.

Click the link in my sig and check out what my buddies have been brewing. They started their own hop garden last year to make a fresh hop. They're expecting a larger yield this year. I can't wait to see what they come up with.

[FunkyDrummer]

http://graphics8.nytimes.com/images/2008/05/27/dining/28wine-190.jpg

http://www.nytimes.com/2008/05/28/dining/28wine.html?em&ex=1212206400&en=abc82b010441572a&ei=5070

[tileslinger]

I drink Budweiser because it's an inexpensive decent beer which wont make me sick.

But if I have cash I will drink Corona, Labatts Ice and although not beer two fortys of Mickeys Malt Liquor will give me a crazy buzz

Thank God they dont sell Mickeys in bars because I would be locked up by now.

[joethebartender]

Piraat 4 pack
Chimay Single
Delirium Tremens 4 pack
Boddington's 4 pack
Old Speckled Hen 6 pack
Case of Landshark Lager
Shiner Bock 6 pack.



Chimay and speckled hen are the best on the list. Tremens a close third. Landshark is AB crap. Boddingtons needs to be poured from a tap. Shiner is good beer but not worth import prices...it's the Yuengling of Texas. I know that i've had Piraat but must not have made that much of an impression on me. Tell me what you thought of the Chimay.

[joethebartender]

Sierra makes some awesome brews; Pale, Celebration, the original Harvest, and now this one. I can't get enough of the hops. Tröegs, out of Harrisburg, PA, has some greats also.

Click the link in my sig and check out what my buddies have been brewing. They started their own hop garden last year to make a fresh hop. They're expecting a larger yield this year. I can't wait to see what they come up with.

Tröegs rocks the fat ass! Met one of their brewmeisters last year he had a wheaty summer brew I have to find for this warm weather.
Jersey people can find Tröegs' selections at Andy's corner in Bogota or at Firewaters on rt.4 in Hackensack.:thumbup::thumbup::thumbup:

[CruelCircus]

Tonight I had a Dogfish Head Immort Ale.

Very good. Brown ale with hints of vanilla, almost winter-like.
But at 11% ABV, I decided to only have one.

Dogfish Head has a ton of great stuff out now. I went to Dave's Beer and Soda in Bellprt and loaded up on some of their offerings. Of course, the amazing 120-minute IPA, Fort (18% ABV) is strong but solid, Black & Blue and Red & White are not quite that strong but were aged with fruit in different wine casks, and Pangea, which claims to have ingredients from all 7 continents (complete with melted ice from Antarctica.)

[Annie Waits]

I love beer!! I secretly consider myself a beer snob actually. The first time I realized beer actually tasted really good was when I had my first Newcastle. After that I was hooked and now my boyfriend CHUCKWAGONCOOK and I plan some vacations around different micro-breweries. We also brew our own, which is simple and delicious!! My favorite all time brewery is by far New Belgium out of Fort Collins, CO. Their 1554 is unreal and their Sunshine Wheat is light, flavorful and so refreshing. I could just go on and on talking about beer....
Just don't ever offer me a Bud.:drunk:

[Reynolds]

For my birthday last year my mom got me a beer of the month club membership. I get a 12 pack filled with 3 bottles of 4 different types of beer from 2 microbreweries each month. I was never a fan of bud, miller, coors etc. After sampling a lot of beer in the past year, I think I have to stick with an IPA. Even a little warm they still go down smooth, and get you buzzed after just a couple. This one especially:

http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j213/dep424/longhammerT2.jpg

[BabyLuvWhatley]

OK fellow beer snobs, all this talk about good beer and no talking about brewing your own? For a little investment you can make your own micro-brew style beers fairly easily at home, and when you find your favorite you can tweak it batch to batch to really learn what you like. In order to do it right you need to spend ~$300 on equipment and bottles, but then a 5 gallon batch costs 30~50$.

At home I only drink home brew, so when I go out and have a micro-brew or a Bud it just doesn't taste the same. I am a fan of hoppy pale ales, so I am growing hops in the back yard this year. Trust me if you have the space, the time, the $, and a local brewing supply shop you should try it, you'll never go back.

Anyone who wants help getting started / has questions pm me.

In Bottles: Honey Wheat, American Cream Ale, English Pale Ale, Mixed Berry Ale
In Keg: IPA
In Primary: Red Ale
In Secondary: Empty

[Tallman388]

Sierra makes some awesome brews; Pale, Celebration, the original Harvest, and now this one. I can't get enough of the hops. Tröegs, out of Harrisburg, PA, has some greats also.

Click the link in my sig and check out what my buddies have been brewing. They started their own hop garden last year to make a fresh hop. They're expecting a larger yield this year. I can't wait to see what they come up with.

Have you had the Sierra ESB? UNBELIEVABLE! blew my doors off!
Also, last night I managed to get my hands on a Brooklyn Monster (barley wine) 6 pack. Also outstanding.

[bossdjbware]

Tröegs rocks the fat ass! Met one of their brewmeisters last year he had a wheaty summer brew I have to find for this warm weather.
Jersey people can find Tröegs' selections at Andy's corner in Bogota or at Firewaters on rt.4 in Hackensack.:thumbup::thumbup::thumbup:

Try the Sunshine Pils. It's not a wheat but a Pilsner and it goes down. Incredibly crisp and hoppy. Perfect for the warm weather. We met the Troegs brothers, Chris and John, at a beer tasting a few years ago.They were introducing the release of their Nugget Nectar, which may be my favorite. I've also had the opportunity to meet Mr. Dogfish Head himself Sam Calagione:
http://www.ronfez.net/forums/picture.php?albumid=5&pictureid=24

Have you had the Sierra ESB? UNBELIEVABLE! blew my doors off!


Yes. I picked it up a few months ago. It was outstanding.

After sampling a lot of beer in the past year, I think I have to stick with an IPA. Even a little warm they still go down smooth, and get you buzzed after just a couple.

I must mention Smuttynose out of Portsmouth, New Hampshire. I love there entire line up and they have been voted one of the 25 best beers in America with their Big A IPA. They finally released it for this season and I picked some up the other day. Delicious.
http://img98.imageshack.us/img98/3899/bigacy6.jpg
Ahhhh Big AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!

[Tallman388]

I must mention Smuttynose out of Portsmouth, New Hampshire. I love there entire line up and they have been voted one of the 25 best beers in America with their Big A IPA. They finally released it for this season and I picked some up the other day. Delicious.
http://img98.imageshack.us/img98/3899/bigacy6.jpg
Ahhhh Big AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!

He has his own beer now!

[MadMatt]

Tröegs rocks the fat ass! Met one of their brewmeisters last year he had a wheaty summer brew I have to find for this warm weather.
Jersey people can find Tröegs' selections at Andy's corner in Bogota or at Firewaters on rt.4 in Hackensack.:thumbup::thumbup::thumbup:

Try the Sunshine Pils. It's not a wheat but a Pilsner and it goes down. Incredibly crisp and hoppy. Perfect for the warm weather. We met the Troegs brothers, Chris and John, at a beer tasting a few years ago.They were introducing the release of their Nugget Nectar, which may be my favorite.

I love Troegs and "push" their beers whenever I can.

Joe - you may have had their Dreamweaver Wheat, which is one of my favorites.

If you ever get a chance, the brewery tour is great. It isn't a huge place, but one of the brothers always runs the tours and you can get a TON of great info. Tours run on Saturdays, although I can't remember the exact time (1:00pm I think).

The best part is the Tasting Room, where you can usually taste everything they are offering at the moment - standard brews and seasonals. They also create "Scratch Beers" that are essentially experimental brews that they make in limited batches and offer for tasting and in cases (maybe Growlers too).

Appalachian Brewing Company is also about a mile away. I have a Mug Club Membership there and they have some pretty good beers and good food. Although, I am not entirely sure about their new brewmaster - the last couple seasonal batches I tried haven't been up to par IMO.

[Reynolds]

http://www.cnn.com/2008/TECH/space/05/30/space.beer.ap/index.html

[FunkyDrummer]

http://www.newwest.net/images/thumbnails_feature/BR--logo_copy.jpg (http://www.blackfootriverbrewing.com)

Article (http://www.newwest.net/topic/article/blackfoot_river_brewing_real_good_beer_made_by_rea l_good_people/C41/L41/)

[oldladyfacepuncher]

http://www.newwest.net/images/thumbnails_feature/BR--logo_copy.jpg (http://www.blackfootriverbrewing.com)

Article (http://www.newwest.net/topic/article/blackfoot_river_brewing_real_good_beer_made_by_rea l_good_people/C41/L41/)

I live in Montana, and I've never heard of it. The best beer we have is Big Sky Brewery's Moose Drool, but I'm not sure how far east it gets. Their Summer Honey Ale is also fantastic.

[RhinoinMN]

I live in Montana, and I've never heard of it. The best beer we have is Big Sky Brewery's Moose Drool, but I'm not sure how far east it gets. Their Summer Honey Ale is also fantastic.

Moose Drool is good stuff. Just started getting it here in MN a few years ago.

Does Spanish Peaks still operate? I liked their stuff too when I would go out there.

[Freakshow]

I picked up a sixer of this recently:

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3230/2529574110_1f794362af.jpg

Good stuff.

And Shiner blows the doors off Yuenling anyday. They make a couple more varieties (hefeweisen, blonde, etc...) which are all awesome. Quite the brewery tour, if you're ever driving between San Antonio and Houston--it's only a few miles off the road.

[RhinoinMN]

I picked up a sixer of this recently:

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3230/2529574110_1f794362af.jpg

Good stuff.

And Shiner blows the doors off Yuenling anyday. They make a couple more varieties (hefeweisen, blonde, etc...) which are all awesome. Quite the brewery tour, if you're ever driving between San Antonio and Houston--it's only a few miles off the road.

My dad and I drank at a bar in Shiner, TX and we talked to some locals there. Some of the nicest people around.

They used to be exclusive to TX. Now we all can share the goodness.

[ANC]

http://www.newwest.net/images/thumbnails_feature/BR--logo_copy.jpg (http://www.blackfootriverbrewing.com)

Article (http://www.newwest.net/topic/article/blackfoot_river_brewing_real_good_beer_made_by_rea l_good_people/C41/L41/)

I never had it, but I'll definitely keep an eye out for it.

I was reading another article about a craft beer being made with prehistoric yeast article (http://beeradvocate.com/news/1468095).

By my personal favorite is.......

http://www.onebullettest.com/MSGBRD/ESD-IrishSteam_big.png
:wink:

[TonyStark]

http://forum.ecoustics.com/bbs/messages/289508/434319.jpg

have some of this sitting at home that's I'll have later..

[FunkyDrummer]

Just saw this. Can't wait to try it...
http://www.shmaltz.com/origin/ORIGIN_top.jpg

[ANC]

Just saw this. Can't wait to try it...
http://www.shmaltz.com/origin/ORIGIN_top.jpg

I've had a few of their other beers, pretty good. I had a Saranac Pomegranate Wheat which was pretty good. I'll give this one a shot.

[Tallman388]

I've had a few of their other beers, pretty good. I had a Saranac Pomegranate Wheat which was pretty good. I'll give this one a shot.

I really liked the Pomegranate Wheat, it was a nice change of pace. My sister in law brought me a mixed 12 pack of New Belgium, and I'll say this New Belgium 1554 fucking ruled!

[loloencia]

Hi, first post.

This is exactly what happened to me. I became a beer snob too for several years. Now.. not so much. I will drink just about anything now. I might just be a lush though.

[oldladyfacepuncher]

Does Spanish Peaks still operate? I liked their stuff too when I would go out there.

Man, I'd forgotten about those guys. Apparently hey folded while I was in Japan, then relaunched, then somebody else took them over and it's now brewed somewhere else?? http://www.blackdogales.com/. I haven't seen anything on the shelves.

I'm going to see if I can find something from Blackfoot tonight.

[TonyStark]

I really liked the Pomegranate Wheat, it was a nice change of pace. My sister in law brought me a mixed 12 pack of New Belgium, and I'll say this New Belgium 1554 fucking ruled!

Interesting, I'll have to check it out. What's the taste like? Is is a lager or what?

[oldladyfacepuncher]

I didnt' see anything from Blackfoot, but they did have a Black Dog brew, and it is brewed in Wisconsin now.

Tonight I'll be tying on some Salmon Fly Honey Rye.
http://www.madisonriverbrewing.com/images/salmonfly.jpg

[ahhdurr]

Le Beaujolais Nouveau est arrivé!

beer?

When I did - I recall the following fondly:

Bass and Sam Adams

Anchor Steam when I could find it.

Don't ask me why, but those honey browns and whatnot types of lagers went really well with some kind.

[allgimpedup84]

http://forum.ecoustics.com/bbs/messages/289508/434319.jpg

have some of this sitting at home that's I'll have later..

Is it me, or does this beer taste like fruity pebbles? I LOVE IT. :thumbup:

[red_red_red]

Is it me, or does this beer taste like fruity pebbles? I LOVE IT. :thumbup:
i had that beer a coupla weekends ago, i hated it, it tasted like vicks to me. thanx RAAMONE, yer da bestest :thumbup:

[RhinoinMN]

Strongly recommend this:

http://www.crackedkettle.com/store/images/lhmilkstout.jpg


Left Hand Brewery's Milk Stout.

[joethebartender]

http://forum.ecoustics.com/bbs/messages/289508/434319.jpg

have some of this sitting at home that's I'll have later..

We used to have this on tap. Distributed by our Miller guys. 2 or 3 years ago we were the first to put this piss on tap in a NJ bar and the Leinenkugles were in town to promote and they didn't even check us out. F them and their sugar water.

[Ritalin]

trying out percocet and a nice 75 cl of this:

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/4/4e/Kwak.jpg/494px-Kwak.jpg

[vagina envy]

I gotta go with Boulevard Wheat out of St Louis. My chick loves Leinenkugals Berry Weis.

[epo]

We used to have this on tap. Distributed by our Miller guys. 2 or 3 years ago we were the first to put this piss on tap in a NJ bar and the Leinenkugles were in town to promote and they didn't even check us out. F them and their sugar water.

Wouldn't that be a case of F your Miller distributor?

[CHUCKWAGONCOOK]

and it came with a fruit,

And all of these beers come with either an orange or lemon in them, which is something I love. More fruit in beer! E You my friend are a stupid cunt! Talk to us when your balls drop. Fagot!

[CHUCKWAGONCOOK]

I gotta go with Boulevard Wheat out of St Louis. My chick loves Leinenkugals Berry Weis.
Do ya? Are ya?

[underdog]

You my friend are a stupid cunt! Talk to us when your balls drop. Fagot!

Great post.

Oh, wait, sorry :

GREAT POST.

[keverlast]

Best fuckn canadian lager is "Kokanee",,5% kick ass taste. Brewed in B.C

[GreatAmericanZero]

everytime i go to the beer store i get something different. But i just tried this new kind of beer..i didnt like it

Smoked Porter

it has the taste of smoked almonds. i just didnt ilke it. Still drank the full 6 pack but i wouldnt recommend it

[DonInNC]

everytime i go to the beer store i get something different. But i just tried this new kind of beer..i didnt like it

Smoked Porter

it has the taste of smoked almonds. i just didnt ilke it. Still drank the full 6 pack but i wouldnt recommend it

Yeah, I've never had that kind of porter, but...the only kind of stout/porter that I like (and I REALLY like it) is the Guinness, et al straight-up stouts. When they start adding additional flavoring to it, I feel like I should add a scoop of ice cream.

[GreatAmericanZero]

Yeah, I've never had that kind of porter, but...the only kind of stout/porter that I like (and I REALLY like it) is the Guinness, et al straight-up stouts. When they start adding additional flavoring to it, I feel like I should add a scoop of ice cream.

get "Samuel Adams Cream Stout" its the closest thing to Guiness draft in a bottle i ever had. Even more so than actual Guiness in a bottle

[DonInNC]

get "Samuel Adams Cream Stout" its the closest thing to Guiness draft in a bottle i ever had. Even more so than actual Guiness in a bottle

I was looking at that in the singles section of the local Total Wines and More the other day. I'll pick one up the next time I'm there. Thanks.

[led37zep]

I had this little fella the last time I was in LA, I'm a fan.
Anyone else?
http://www.cymru66.com/wp-content/uploads/2006/10/hopf.gif

[GreatAmericanZero]

I had this little fella the last time I was in LA, I'm a fan.
Anyone else?
http://www.cymru66.com/wp-content/uploads/2006/10/hopf.gif

i like HOPFFFFFFFFFFFF. Its the gay sean connery

"HI I'm HOPPPPPPPPPPF. Im in the movie 'From Russia with JIZZ' Im HOPFFFFFFFFFF"

[biozombie]

i like HOPFFFFFFFFFFFF. Its the gay sean connery

"HI I'm HOPPPPPPPPPPF. Im in the movie 'From Russia with JIZZ' Im HOPFFFFFFFFFF"

I literally (and figuratively) el oh el'ed at that.

[joethebartender]

I had 2 750ml's of this stuff last night at one of those tepanyaki restaurants...from Okinawa (Kiku on rt.17)...nice stuff.

http://static.flickr.com/63/246895693_0fdbef6bb8.jpg

[red_red_red]

I had some of each last night:
http://www.ratebeer.com/beerimages/full_size/4792.jpg
http://www.simviation.com/yabbuploads/197_profile_img1_labatts.jpg

[DiabloSammich]

Anybody had the Punkin Ale from Dogfish Head? I've never been let down by Dogfish Head, but I've had some pretty horrific pumpkin spiced brews before.


Also, I've had trouble finding Trumer Pils around me, (DE, MD, PA). Any ideas?

[nicco]

I use to be a mic golden draft light beer drinkin girl but now im a budwiser girl

[FunkyDrummer]

Tried this at an Oktoberfest party. It was really gut, ja.

http://www.ratebeer.com/beerimages/full_size/81303.jpg

[KingGeno]

Lionshead - Pilsner Beer
http://www.lionbrewery.com/

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/a/ad/Lionsheadbottle.png/201px-Lionsheadbottle.png

I've been addicted to Lionshead recently. It is a great great tasting pilsner out of Wilkes-Barre, PA. It has a faintly sweet taste, but goes down real smooth. Great sipping or chugging beer. That, and it is like 13 bucks a case. I'm not kiddin', it is a steal for some quality beer.

8 out of 10

[RAAMONE]

Lionshead - Pilsner Beer
http://www.lionbrewery.com/

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/a/ad/Lionsheadbottle.png/201px-Lionsheadbottle.png

I've been addicted to Lionshead recently. It is a great great tasting pilsner out of Wilkes-Barre, PA. It has a faintly sweet taste, but goes down real smooth. Great sipping or chugging beer. That, and it is like 13 bucks a case. I'm not kiddin', it is a steal for some quality beer.

8 out of 10

this is what i drank in college when i wasnt drinking natty...i think it was only 10 bucks for a case of bottles

[KingGeno]

this is what i drank in college when i wasnt drinking natty...i think it was only 10 bucks for a case of bottles

Yea, it's cheap and good for when you are looking to get plastered.

[PapaBear]

It looks like Labatt Blue will actually be brewed in Canada for the next three years.

US: InBev must sell Labatt USA to close Bud deal (http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5iZWhCuVStfIfnl57P1Z_u2D6iu4gD94EV30O1)

The Justice Department approved a $52 billion beer buzz Friday, allowing Belgium-based InBev SA to buy out Anheuser-Busch and create the world's largest brewer.But InBev's buzz comes with a slight hiccup: It must sell subsidiary Labatt USA to win regulatory approval.
Labatt Blue and Labatt Blue Light have less than 1 percent share of the U.S. market, but in upstate New York they go head-to-head with Anheuser-Busch Cos. Inc.'s Budweiser and Bud Light, and MillerCoors LLC brands like Coors Light and Miller Lite.


Labatt Brewing, in Canada, will brew and supply the brands to a U.S. licensee for an interim period of three years, the companies said.

[RAAMONE]

Lancaster Brewing company...winter warmer

picked up a six pack of this last night for tonights game...it is so good, and with 8.9% it really does warm you up

[boobieman]

If you live in NYC and you can get down to chambers street in Manhattan, their is a sports bar called Mudville 9 and they have about 100 different beers. In bottle or on tap. Every different type. Great to watch a football game and down about 9 or 10 different beers.

I use to love Sam Adams but now it sort of hurts my stomach...don't know why. Now I love Brooklyn lager from the Brooklyn Brewery. Also Love Mad Hat, Blue moon with a slice of orange, and Shock top.

Can't drink bud or Millar..it is like water.

SEEYAYYAYAYAA

[led37zep]

I picked up this at Whole Foods last night. Its not a beer you want to get hammered on but its a nice, end of the night beer if you're just chillin at home watching TV.

The flavor of the banana nut bread doesn't hit you till the after taste and the beer isn't heavy at all.

http://www.beerovision.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/08/bananabeer.jpg

[RAAMONE]

If you live in NYC and you can get down to chambers street in Manhattan, their is a sports bar called Mudville 9 and they have about 100 different beers. In bottle or on tap. Every different type. Great to watch a football game and down about 9 or 10 different beers.

I use to love Sam Adams but now it sort of hurts my stomach...don't know why. Now I love Brooklyn lager from the Brooklyn Brewery. Also Love Mad Hat, Blue moon with a slice of orange, and Shock top.

Can't drink bud or Millar..it is like water.

SEEYAYYAYAYAA

do you mean magic hat...never heard of mad hat

[boobieman]

Ooops your right Magic Hat...I was just Mad that I ran out of it..DAMN IT.


SEEEYAYYAAAA

[Freakshow]

I picked up this at Whole Foods last night. Its not a beer you want to get hammered on but its a nice, end of the night beer if you're just chillin at home watching TV.

The flavor of the banana nut bread doesn't hit you till the after taste and the beer isn't heavy at all.

http://www.beerovision.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/08/bananabeer.jpg

I've tried that. It does tastle like banana bread...

[cougarjake13]

dont like any fruits or vegetables in my beer

[Annie Waits]

I use to be a mic golden draft light beer drinkin girl but now im a budwiser girl

ughh.... you stink, don't post on a beer appreciation thread if you're gonna mention bud

[GregoryJoseph]

Beer is the beverage of choice for the great unwashed.

I sip scotch, like a gentleman.

[red_red_red]

i had plain old miller lite tonight, i'd post a pic of me drinking said lite, but that's too personal :drunk:

[Thebazile78]

I didn't see anybody mentioning Corsendonk:

http://www.novusvinum.com/images/beer/fallbeers/corsendonk.jpg

I enjoy the Abbey Brown Ale ... it has a velvety smooth body, subtle hints of raisin-y sweetness and a very high alcoholic content, which makes it a great dessert beer. Or you could pair it with some nice double-creme cheese and hearty bread, which is what the monks used to drink it with. Of the other drinkers I know personally, nobody likes it but me. Which stinks because I can finish a bottle by myself, but I'll pass out right afterwards.

I did see someone mention Hoegaarden earlier, which I love this time of year because of all the holiday spices - cardamom, clove, cinnamon - that come out in it when that slice of lemon is added, but, hey, that's not everybody's preferred pint. (Apparently, I've been enjoying the "Speciale" version of this item, and it is only brewed this time of year. This is fine by me because I wouldn't drink anything like this in the summertime. Although the basic might pair well with fish.)

[JimBeam]

I had some draft the other day by Rogue called Yellow Snow and it was awful.

I've never tasted snow w/ piss but I can imagine it tastes a lot like this.

If their goal was to get as close to a real taste of piss and snow then bravo to them.

http://www.rogue.com/beers/yellow-snow-ipa.php