Your favorite beer?

[Norm Apter]

Be it Pilsner, Ale, Stout, Lager, Black-n-Tan, Imported, Domestic, or Micro...what's your favorite brew?

Its been while (mid 1990s) since I've explored tasty brews, and I thought others may have particular selections they'd like to share.

Not having tried anything new in a while, I'll put down Newcastle Brown Ale as mine. (But I seem to recall one by the name of Blackened Voodoo -- if I'm not mistaken -- that I always meant to try, but never did. I just thought it had the coolest name, not having any idea what it might taste like).

[ben62670]

Root bear, or birch beer.

[Erik Tracy]

Be it Pilsner, Ale, Stout, Lager, Black-n-Tan, Imported, Domestic, or Micro...what's your favorite brew?

Its been while (mid 1990s) since I've explored tasty brews, and I thought others may have particular selections they'd like to share.

Not having tried anything new in a while, I'll put down Newcastle Brown Ale as mine. (But I seem to recall one by the name of Blackened Voodoo -- if I'm not mistaken -- that I always meant to try, but never did. I just thought it had the coolest name, not having any idea what it might taste like).

The world is full of some very good beer - as rich and complex and satisfying to the palate as a good wine (but seemingly doesn't get the same amount of respect...)

I enjoy most every type - depending on the actual brewer.

But - in general, my favorite type of beer is Porter - darker, richer than ales or lagers. My favorite Porter is Fullers London Porter.

Mmmmm...http://erikt.cts.com/Pictures/beer.gif

Cheers!

[vonnie123]

1) Smithwick
2) XX
3) Corona

[F1nut]

Root beer.

[Ron-P]

Stone Ruination IPA is one of my top favorites.

[Jstas]

My favorite beer? FREE!


If I gotta pay, Yuengling.

Favorite seasonal stuff is from Weyerbacher. It's supposed to available year round but I can't always find it. Their India Pale Ale is incredible. Beats out anything else I've ever had and even puts the Sierra Nevada Pale Ale that everybody raves about to shame.

There is a brewery in Vermont called Shed and they have a Mountain Ale that I can only get if I visit my sister or she comes down and drags a 3 gallon growler with her. That lasts about a day and a half.

Those are my favorites.

[Shizelbs]

Anything from the Rogue breweries

[danger boy]

no two people in here will agree on the best beer. it's impossible.. just like the cable debate.. no one wins.

with that said.. i like a medium bodied beer... I used to go with like Kokanee.. but I find that to light anymore.

Right now I like Blue Moon

The beer is orange-amber in color with a cloudy appearance due to the fact that it is unfiltered. It is also spiced with coriander and orange peel in addition to the hops found in most beers. Blue Moon does have a more pronounced orange flavor than many other beers of the style. The grain bill for Blue Moon includes malted barley, white wheat, and oats

[swerve]

dogfish head 90 minute IPA

[dcmeigs]

Deschutes Mirror Pond, Deschutes Bachelor Bitter, Rouge American Amber Ale, MacTarnahan's, Walking Man Homo Erectus.

[ZOINKS]

One of my Favorites

[Keiko]

Cold :o

[Face]

Guinness
Blue Moon
Sam Adams Winter Brew

[GMiller]

Boddington's Pub Ale
Harpoon Summer Ale
SA Winter Lager
Paulaner Hefeweizen
Franziskaner Dunkel-Weizen
Molson Brador

[mule]

I have lost interest in beer, even with Victory brewing co 2.5 miles down the road.

If this was 2 miles down the road I might be in trouble... http://us.st11.yimg.com/us.st.yimg.com/I/vodkaguide_1980_19386589

:eek:

[Fireman32]

My fav is Yuengling and then Sam Adams boston lager.

[bobman1235]

Anything from the Rogue breweries

+10.

Though, living on the East Coast, that's usually not available, so I'll usually stick with the Sam Adams Seasonals, or Corona in the summer.

[george daniel]

33 degree COLD

[Polkitup2]

I'm working my way through the New Belgium product line. All good stuff. Their Fat tire beer tastes a little funny at first but once you get use to it you'll like it :cool:

[BottomFeeder]

Hmmmmmmmmm. Right now, I'd have to say Lagunitas Censored & Sam Adams Black.

Yummy!

[bikezappa]

The next beer.

[NotaSuv]

no two people in here will agree on the best beer. it's impossible.. just like the cable debate.. no one wins.

The beer is orange-amber in color with a cloudy appearance due to the fact that it is unfiltered. It is also spiced with coriander and orange peel in addition to the hops found in most beers. Blue Moon does have a more pronounced orange flavor than many other beers of the style. The grain bill for Blue Moon includes malted barley, white wheat, and oats

MMMMMMM Blue Moon on tap with a thin orange slice........yes quite a tasty glass of beer.........

[Jstas]

My fav is Yuengling and then Sam Adams boston lager.

See dangerboy! Two people agree! We both like Yuengling!

The rest of you should get with the program already! ;)

[wodom1]

Way too hard for me to decide. I agree with the comment about anything by Rogue. If I had to choose one, I guess it would be Anderson Valley Brewing Company's Hop Ottin. At the Great American Beer Festival last year, Firestone Walker had some of the best beers I've ever had, but I can't buy any of their stuff in the midwest.

[Jstas]

I have lost interest in beer, even with Victory brewing co 2.5 miles down the road.

If this was 2 miles down the road I might be in trouble... http://us.st11.yimg.com/us.st.yimg.com/I/vodkaguide_1980_19386589

:eek:

Very good stuff! My favorite vodka.

Most people don't realize that it's Polish though. Nothing Russian or Swedish about it.

Nice thing about it is that it is a single grain vodka distilled from rye. Gives it a smoother body. On top of that, unlike alot of the Russian and Swedish "ultra-pure" vodkas, it's not excessively filtered. It's distilled for a fairly long time. I think it's distilled 4 times over. The distilling process mellows it out and make it smooth. It also strips a good deal of the water out which makes the alcohol really concentrated. So they blend it with water to get to a better proof rate somewhere south of gasoline.

It didn't get here to the states until 1996 but the distillery is using the same methods for something like 600 years. My grandmother has bottles of vodka from the distillery that are a few decades old celebrating a 50th anniversary. Since she used to go back to Poland to visit relatives on a regular basis, it was easy to get booze that we couldn't get here.

[daboyz]

I enjoy Sam Adams except when they try to fruit the beer. Major man law fubar. Pacifico is a pretty god brew also. The neighbor likes to grab all these odd named beers. I couldn't name them but most are very tasty.

[tryrrthg]

Lately it's been Young's Double Chocolate Stout. and now I'm thirsty!

[polktiger]

My favorite is Guiness.

However, that could change we I go to Germany for vacation in a few years. Guiness has long been my favorite, but accoriding to my wife who lived in Germany for a time - we don't see anything with respect to German beer as the "real stuff" is not exported to the US.

On a recent trip to Ireland I was surprised at the amount of Heiniken being sold. It was almost as common on tap as Guiness in the republic (Harp took its place in the North). Finding Heiniken generally disgusting in the US, I caved on night and had one on tap over there, and surprisingly it was pretty good. Nothing like the swill in a bottle you get here.

[AndyGwis]

Daily Driver - Miller Light
Casual beer drinking - Blue Moon or Stella
Festive beer - Guiness on St. Patty's
Mexican beer - Pacifico followed closely by Dos Equis
Fancy dinner beer - Amstel Light
Canadian beer - Labatt's

[ShinAce]

Kronenburg 1664

[zombie boy 2000]

Boddingtons (tastes like a milkshake)
Victoria Bitter (just a different buzz altogether)

[steveinaz]

Corona or Pacifico.

[jflail2]

Premiums: Chimay or Orval (those trappist brews are just delicious)
good stuff: Guiness
light good stuff: Sweet Water 420
cheap good stuff: PBR

[candyliquor35m]

St Arnolds - local micro-brewed, unpasteurized, prefer the wheat

[zombie boy 2000]

I frequent one punk rock club that serves nothing but Mickey's and PBR for a dollar. I particularly enjoy the Mickey's for the ergonomic factor - i.e. the ability to chuck it like a grenade when finished.

[markmarc]

Fat Tire
Blue Moon

[Ron-P]

My favorite beer? FREE!

There's even free beer I won't drink, think; Coors, Bud, Miller, Corona...etc. I'd rather drink water.

[BottomFeeder]

There's even free beer I won't drink, think; Coors, Bud, Miller, Corona...etc. I'd rather drink water.

Amen!

[Shizelbs]

no two people in here will agree on the best beer. it's impossible.. just like the cable debate.. no one wins.


Nope, not true. The only people who don't agree haven't had Rogue. Or don't remember having Rogue (you can't help yourself from having too much.)

[petrym]

I enjoy the brews from the Boulevard Brewery (http://www.blvdbeer.com/index.cfm) in Kansas City, particularly the Unfiltered Wheat (http://www.boulevard.com/unfilteredwheat.htm). Tasty, baby. :)

[Ron-P]

Nope, not true. The only people who don't agree haven't had Rogue. Or don't remember having Rogue (you can't help yourself from having too much.)

While Rogue has some good ale's their not the best.

[bobman1235]

Aren't thei though? ;)

[steveinaz]

I finally figured out what Bud Light taste like....peroxide.

I tend to prefer Pilsners, don't care for dark or wheat beers. We generally drink Corona and/or Fosters, but I like most of the Mexican beers; Corona, Pacifico, Tecate, Dos Equis.

[Ron-P]

I'm not a fan of Mex brews but one I do like is Negro Modello, have you had it Steve?

[Shizelbs]

While Rogue has some good ale's their not the best.

You must be thinking of a different Rogue.

[zombie boy 2000]

Sterling, Schlitz, Fall City, Iron City, PBR, Natural Ice, Milwaukee's Beast Ice, Red Dog....

[petrym]

Korea: OB (we GI's called it Overseas Budweiser;))
Spain: San Miguel
Turkey: Efes
Germany: everything!
UK: too long ago to remember... I liked cider and Guiness the best though.

[RuSsMaN]

There's nothing more refreshing than that first couple of ice-cold tugs off a Miller High Life.

Other's - Boddingtons, Bass, Pabst Blue Ribbon, New Belgium's Abbey, and man I wish they'd start making Dixie again.

[nadams]

I'm a Yuengling guy, myself. I prefer the traditional lager, but the Lord Chesterfield pale ale isn't too bad.

Hmm... I need to refresh my supply of Yuengs

[Shizelbs]

There's nothing more refreshing than that first couple of ice-cold tugs off a Miller High Life.



High Life was what got me through undergrad.

[66chevyIISS]

dogfish head 90 minute IPA

Times two! I'm actually picking up some 120 min IPA's this weekend! That is truely my fav.

[Ron-P]

You must be thinking of a different Rogue.

The Rogue that makes the Dead Guy Ale, that's the Rogue I'm refering too. They make good brews, just nothing great.

[Shizelbs]

The Rogue that makes the Dead Guy Ale, that's the Rogue I'm refering too. They make good brews, just nothing great.

I'm thinking you had a different beer served to you in a Dead Guy Ale glass or bottle. Its scientifically impossible to not love all things Rogue breweries makes. :)

[RuSsMaN]

Ron is the forum beer snob.

No in a bad way necc. - but a beer snob none the less. He likes beer you have to chew, not just drink. I think he's more on the IPA, Bitter, ESB side of the fence too.

[ESavinon]

Brooklyn beer Pilsner.

[jtgranby]

Fat Tire
Blue Moon


Man I wish we could get some Fat Tire on the East coast.

My quanity beer is Miller Lite:D

My quality beer is can't remember it was so long ago:p

Jim

[RuSsMaN]

Man I wish we could get some Fat Tire on the East coast.

Send me your addy Jimbo.

[avelanchefan]

Fat Tire
Blue Moon

Fat Tire and Blue Moon are great.

I will also add Widmer's Brothers Hefeweizen.

Any three of those beers are great by adding a slice of orange with it.

And Ron talked about Negro Modello, by far the best Mexi beer around.

[dfranks]

Canadian- Alexander Keiths
American-Michelob
Allround- Granville Island ale
Mexican- Dos XX
Back up plan when all others are gone............ Kokanee

[W WALDECKER]

One of my Favorites

Although i have been on a self imposed exile from all alcoholic beverages for over five years i stiil have very fond memories of drinking Paulaner Oktoberfest beer that was flown over here from Germany in kegs just for occasion during the Octoberfest at the 5th regiment armory in Baltimore.:)

[jayman_1975]

2nd the Alexander Keiths.

[TKOTED]

I really like Sierra Nevada Pale Ale, as well as, Sweetwater 420 (an extra pale ale).

[Libertyc]

Grew up Bud.
“Growing up and getting wiser…growing up on Budweiser”

I do love Dead guy ale, and Yards (Philly brew) IPA.
Victory Hop-Devil (Downingtown PA) is also a good choice. It will knock you on your butt at 6.9%.

[ZOINKS]

Here ya go 11% for the heavy hitters

[I-SIG]

Generally available: Sam Adams White Ale
From memory: Peckerhead Brewery Rita's Red Ale
Also in the running: Sweetwater's Christmas brew

Wes

[Norm Apter]

Thanks for everybody's contribution(s). Of course there's a great variety and that was fully expected and is appreciated. That said, in looking over all of the submissions, there are at least a few that popped up frequently enough to be placed on the top of my list for beers to sample: Rogue, Blue Moon, and Sam Adams seasonal brews.

[Ackaroth]

Anyone ever been to BJ's Brewery? Its a restaurant, not sure how big it is exactly, but we have one down here in south Houston, and I'm sure its a chain. Anyway, they do alot of their own brews, stuff with fun names like "Nutty Brewnette" and such. I am only 20, but I plan on hitting it up and sampling their stuff when I hit 21.

[broncsrule21@]

Blue Moon Summer White Ale
Pacifico
Eclipse--Guiness and Blue Moon together....yum

[Jstas]

Thanks for everybody's contribution(s). Of course there's a great variety and that was fully expected and is appreciated. That said, in looking over all of the submissions, there are at least a few that popped up frequently enough to be placed on the top of my list for beers to sample: Rogue, Blue Moon, and Sam Adams seasonal brews.

Where do you live?

If this was a "suggest new beer for Norm thread", answers might have been more towards around.

Some stuff that has been suggested is regional like the microbrews and even Yuengling is regional which is a good reason that alot of people don't know about it.

[Norm Apter]

I live in Los Angeles. But my parents live in Virginia and I make it back there a few times a year. When I was living in Virginia, about a decade ago, I recall that Yuengling was very popular (its still my brother-n-law's beer of choice) and I swear that I recall seeing Rogue and even Blue Moon for sale at some point, though I could be mistaken.

You're right; I could have probably used a better title. However, I figured that there might not be too many Polkies living in SoCal -- maybe I'm wrong. Anyway, I wanted to keep it as open as possible for future reference.

[Ackaroth]

It was a good topic title I think, useful and still interesting for people uninvolved to read.

[Jstas]

Even if there aren't a ton of people from here in that area, a bunch of us have been through the area or spent time there.

My personal local favorite is pretty much anything from Stone Brewing Company. We can't get it out here on the right coast but they have an awesome I.P.A. and their E.S.B. is quite good also. The Arrogant Bastard Ale will kick you in the teeth and if you like that sort of excessive hops thing, that's right up your alley!

You should also be able to get the Kona Brewing Company's offerings in SoCal. For them, again, their Firerock Pale Ale is their version of an India Pale Ale and it is light, clean and refreshing. Everything a Pale Ale should be. Also, the Longboard Lager is surprisingly light and goes well as a dinner beer. It matches well with damn near anything and is my beer of choice while in Hawaii.

You should also be able to get Maui Brewing Company's offerings out there too. They also have two excellent Pale Ales in the Maui Pale Ale and the Big Swell IPA. But there are three that stand out for me from them. First is the Red Cock Doppelbock which has an incredible finish and aftertaste that is sweet like candy. But the Doppelbock lager is a dark, heavy brew with smoky and fruity hops heavy flavors and aromas. I'm not usually a fan of Doppelbocks but I like that one.

They also have Hemp Man Brown Ale which is alot like other brown ales I have had but it's not as heavy. Lots of citrus flavors and it took some getting used to but it was a good beer for having with native Hawaiian dishes.

But the one that surprised me the most was Pau Hana Pilsner. If you like Pilsner Urquell, you'll like that one. As good as any I ever had from Europe or even the old German and Czech brewers in Milwaukee. Very good summer beer for sitting in the heat and watching the Phillies kick the crap out of the Dodgers! :)

Those are some suggestions that should get you started on some more local brews that aren't big, corporate giants.

And I'll tell you something about Yuengling. Every one whom I have had visit from the left coast or Hawaii have come out here and we go drinking with Yuengling. They all go back and start emailing me asking how they can get it shipped out there.

[Libertyc]

I'm so tired of Yuengling. I used to drink it before anybody even heard of it. The black & tan is ok, but I like Yuengling Chesterfield the best. The lager is terrible.

[Norm Apter]

Jstas, much thanks for the additional recommendations. I have a follow-up question for you or any others who wish to weigh in: What sort of places do you guys go to find these specialty beers?

In L.A., most of our chain grocery stories (e.g. Ralphs, Vons, Albertsons) seem to have very limited selections (typical stuff ranging from Natural Light up the scale to Amstel Light) and even though we have Trader Joe's out here, their selection seems to be quite limited also, even if they carry some less known brews not available in the big supermarkets. Would I have better luck at a place like Whole Foods or something like that? (I'm not much of bar-hopper so I was hoping to find six-packs rather look for it out on the town).

[Jstas]

Jstas, much thanks for the additional recommendations. I have a follow-up question for you or any others who wish to weigh in: What sort of places do you guys go to find these specialty beers?

In L.A., most of our chain grocery stories (e.g. Ralphs, Vons, Albertsons) seem to have very limited selections (typical stuff ranging from Natural Light up the scale to Amstel Light) and even though we have Trader Joe's out here, their selection seems to be quite limited also, even if they carry some less known brews not available in the big supermarkets. Would I have better luck at a place like Whole Foods or something like that? (I'm not much of bar-hopper so I was hoping to find six-packs rather look for it out on the town).

See, I was just traveling through the areas so I grabbed all of them at bars. But I dunno what you have in the way of liquor stores and such out there. You'd have to get someone who is local to the area to give you some suggestions.

[etwigs34]

Im not much a beer person but if i do feel like a beer these would be them:

Shiner Bock

Shiner Black - not sure if thats the correct title

Left Hand Milk Stout - prob. my fav.

Dos XX

I still haven't had Corona, but thats my dads fav.

[sda2mike]

my favorite beer? the one that you find hiding in the back of the fridge when you thought you were done.:)

[SlowcarIX]

http://www.homedouglas.com/bbc/collection/t/tiger/tiger-2007.jpg

[ViperZ]

From the brands that are available mostly everywhere, the two would be:
* Leffe Brune (Belgium)
http://www.ratebeer.com/beerimages/full_size/2516.jpg

* Negra Modelo (Mexico)
http://www.ratebeer.com/beerimages/full_size/745.jpg

I like to try some local beers when I travel.

[EFanning]

Yuengling lager is half as good as Sam Adams Boston Lager. A fresh Boston Lager keg and proper pour is stunningly good.

Yuengling is KLH and Boston Lager is Polk Audio. Yuengling is Def Leopard to Sam Adam's Led Zeppelin.

Brooklyn Lager is very good. Long Trail Ale is even better.

On pale ale, see Sierra Nevada and Harpoon.

Local breweries often produce very good pale ales.

[Ron-P]

Enjoying a very nice Firestone Union Jack IPA right now. Rolls in with a nice 7.5 abv, smooth with a hint of hops, slightly sweet and very well balanced.

[66chevyIISS]

picked up some Dogfish beers today on the way home. Sipping on a 120min IPA right now. 20% abv 120 ibu. Great hoppy beer that does the job.

I also got some Immort Ale (11% abv) and Palo Santo Brown Ale (12% abv). Will be trying those in the next few days.

[strider]

Although i have been on a self imposed exile from all alcoholic beverages for over five years i stiil have very fond memories of drinking Paulaner Oktoberfest beer that was flown over here from Germany in kegs just for occasion during the Octoberfest at the 5th regiment armory in Baltimore.:)

Fond memories of drinking beer from a bucket at that Oktoberfest. My cousins got to ride the kegs in at the beginning of the celebration one year. They also always had the Hacker Pschorr Oktoberfest, which I like a bit better. Did you know they're not holding an Oktoberfest at the Armory anymore?

[strider]

Norm,

You should have no problems finding good beer in SoCal. Green Flash Brewing Company is from San Diego (IIRC), you've got Sierra Nevada, Stone Brewing. You should also be able to get a lot of fresh stuff from Oregon, Colorado, and Idaho that we can't get on the east. Rogue is a damn fine brewery, as is the company that does Fat Tire.

The best beer bar I've ever been to was in San Francisco, called Toranadoes. Front and back of a page with Belgian beers in a font size similar to a newspaper. This is in addition to about 25 different tap handles.

[Demiurge]

I am a Whiskey drinker primarily, but when I dabble in beer I have the best choices in the world here.

New Glarus Spotted Cow is top notch...
http://i105.photobucket.com/albums/m216/Demiurge1000/NGspottedcow.jpg

Anything Leinenkugel, especially Honey Weiss.
http://louisvilleky.smugmug.com/photos/163894199-M.jpg

[zombie boy 2000]

Leinenkugel Honey Weiss is stellar. A local pizza joint serves pitchers of it. I drink said pitchers.

[95Honda]

Shoferhoffer Hefe-Weitzen

My favorite by far.

[Demiurge]

Leinenkugel Honey Weiss is stellar. A local pizza joint serves pitchers of it. I drink said pitchers.

In GA? That's awesome. Good to see they're getting distribution all the way down there.

I also love Hacker-Pschörr Weiss Bier.

[zombie boy 2000]

Actually in Louisville. But yeah... close enough.

[PhantomOG]

http://thumbnail.image.rakuten.co.jp/@0_mall/kawachi/cabinet/products2/hoegaarden330ml.jpg
Hoegaarden is always good.

http://www.ratebeer.com/beerimages/8820.jpg
I had Blanche de Chambly for the first time on my recent vacation and really liked it as well.

Ommegang Witte is also good stuff.

[ND13]

Killian's Red

[jakelm]

Tecate

http://www.americanidle.org/images/blog/tecate_snow_040405.jpg





....yep..on ice

[zombie boy 2000]

That's awesome. Tecate is the only beer that actually tastes better in a can than a bottle IMO.

[jakelm]

That's awesome. Tecate is the only beer that actually tastes better in a can than a bottle IMO.

Do you know why? Because its in a tin can instead of aluminum.

[zombie boy 2000]

Wow!!! I never knew that. Cool concept.

[Jstas]

Tecate is also a direct import from Mexico. It's not brewed under license like alot of other Mexican beers. It's imported through White Plains, NY though.

It used to be an independent from like the late 1800's I think it was? It was bought in 1955 by the same company that brews Dos Equis and a bunch of other beers that don't get exported to the States. They had a whole, detailed history on the website for it but it's all gone and "Under Construction" notice is up. Otherwise, I'd verify the names and such.

Tecate is one of my favorite imports and makes a GREAT summer beer! I also like it with spicy food. The light body and taste compliments a fiery fare well. Alot of people don't like it. It's like Rolling Rock in it's acquired taste status. Well, not so much anymore because Rolling Rock sucks now that Anheuser-Busch took brewing away from Latrobe and sent it to it's plants in Newark, NJ. I dunno what it is. Rolling Rock was an acquired tastes but it was never "bad", just different. It used alot of corn and rice in the recipe so it had a harsher taste reminiscent of a cheap, un-aged whiskey. Now, it just tastes and smells skunky all the time. At least Anheuser-Busch did one thing for the Rolling Rock brand and that was make it consistent, even if it is consistently bad.

Oh, I also heard that late in 2006, City Brewing Company purchased the Latrobe Brewing Company plant. City doesn't have any of it's own brands, at least none that are widely available outside of Wisconsin, it's just a contractor plant at the Latrobe location. So now, Samuel Adams beers are brewed there.

[zombie boy 2000]

+100000 on Rolling Rock. "Perpetually skunky" comes to mind. I also feel the same way about Becks. Maybe the green bottle is acting as a placebo effect?

[Jstas]

+100000 on Rolling Rock. "Perpetually skunky" comes to mind. I also feel the same way about Becks. Maybe the green bottle is acting as a placebo effect?

It didn't used to be though. I would hit a skunky one or two or sometimes a whole batch every so often but I drank it enough that I had many more good ones than bad ones. The pony bottles and cans tended to fare better than the 12 oz variety. Besides, it was a beer that wasn't a light beer and was always on the dollar specials at the local bars when I was in college.

[fossy]

The next beer.

+ 1 ....

[bobman1235]

+100000 on Rolling Rock. "Perpetually skunky" comes to mind. I also feel the same way about Becks. Maybe the green bottle is acting as a placebo effect?

I was always bewildered how people could like Heineken for this very reason. Rolling ROck tastes like ambrosia of the Gods compared to the skank-ass skunky taste of Heineken, yet everyone seems convinced it's awesome? I feel like there's Bose-level brainwashing going on there.

[Demiurge]

I always liked Heineken, but there's no doubt they have done good marketing.

[66chevyIISS]

Opened the Palo Santo tonight. Very good beer! a little thicker then I was expecting for a Brown Ale as it tastes more like a Stout, but none the less damn good! At $4.00 a bottle it better be though lol.

http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g55/66chevyIISS/PaloSanto.jpg

[doctor r]

Labatt Blue - Used to travel by boat from Cleveland to Canada and buy cases when I was possibly to young to be buying "said" cases. :eek: I was very popular with my peers upon my return and I have always enjoyed the taste. That was a long time ago. I have repented my ways and only buy for myself now.:D

[strider]

Opened the Palo Santo tonight. Very good beer! a little thicker then I was expecting for a Brown Ale as it tastes more like a Stout, but none the less damn good! At $4.00 a bottle it better be though lol.



That is some good stuff. Have you tried their Black and Blue? Made with black raspberries and blueberries, it's nowhere near as fruity as I thought it may be.

Looks like you have a good selection from Dogfish Head out there, nice!

[66chevyIISS]

That is some good stuff. Have you tried their Black and Blue? Made with black raspberries and blueberries, it's nowhere near as fruity as I thought it may be.

Looks like you have a good selection from Dogfish Head out there, nice!

I have not tried the black and blue yet, I see it was released in April. Will have to ask the beer guy if they can get some.

I'm pretty luck to live close to a Grocery store that has an incredible beer selection. They emphasize on craft brews and special order a lot of stuff.

I have yet to really find a dogfish beer that I don't like. Most are pretty strong, but they do a great job on masking the alcohol taste. Can't wait to try the Immort Ale tonight.

The next one looking forward to is the World Wide stout that comes out this fall. Had it last November and it is probably in my top 5 stouts.

[66chevyIISS]

We can't let this thread die :D

Having the Immort Ale finally! WOW this beer is even better then the Palo Santo. I will be going back for more before they run out.

http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g55/66chevyIISS/DogfishheadImmortAle.jpg

[hydrostream]

Well for about 20 years now Old Milwaukee or as i call it
Old make me walk funny.
jerry

[BaggedLancer]

I drank some UFO stuff last night...gooooooooood stuff. 4 bottles went down no problem.

[66chevyIISS]

Picked up some Unique limited beers today.

Stone's 12th Anniversary beer just released in limited quanities on 7/7/08 and a 20th Anniversary Limited Black Butte XX from Deschutes Brewery. I plan to age at least one of the Stone's I think to try at a later date.

http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g55/66chevyIISS/BlackButteXXStone12thAnni-1.jpg

[sda2mike]

see if you can find this : OLD ENGINE OIL:D

http://beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/323/875/

i likes me Guinness but this is a nice treat! I found it at Total Wine & More

[Refefer]

I enjoy two types of beer an awful lot. For everyday drinking, I enjoy Sam Adams Honey Porter as well as their namesake lager. For special occasions, I'll whip out the Belgian Lucifer, a triple that has a hint of honey and is FANTASTIC.

[skevill]

killians
sam adams

[66chevyIISS]

Haven't seen the "Old Engine Oil" yet, but I will check some of my stores and give it a try.

I've hit the jackpot over the past couple days on rare Stouts and Porters. I got quite the collection started here. Can't wait to try them all. I drank one of the Stone 12th Anniversaries tonight it was delicious.

http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g55/66chevyIISS/UniqueStoutsPorters.jpg

[mutelight]

Arrogant Bastard Ale (http://www.arrogantbastard.com/index3.html)

[gidrah]

I settle for (and drink many) Busch Lights. A-7s and a hottie!

[ajsankot]

Miller the High Life when ice cold and in a nice bottle I can hear the creepy High Life voice in the background telling me that Yes, I am liveing the High Life

[GEBBY44]

Sweetwater 420 (southern people anywhere?)
New Belgium Fat Tire
New Belgium Frambozen (raspberry beer that is fruity and delicious)
New Belgium Sunshine

Obviously, I'm a New Belgium fanboy. Still the best brewery in the country. Exclusively wind powered. Must make the beer taste better.

[66chevyIISS]

Sweetwater 420 (southern people anywhere?)
New Belgium Fat Tire
New Belgium Frambozen (raspberry beer that is fruity and delicious)
New Belgium Sunshine

Obviously, I'm a New Belgium fanboy. Still the best brewery in the country. Exclusively wind powered. Must make the beer taste better.

My favorite New Belgium Beer is the Trippel. New Belgium is definitely green with all Bio Diesel trucks, wind powered and they also have a wastewater treatment facility that produces 15% of the brewery’s electricity needs.

[bigaudiofanatic]

Corona is my beer of choice.
For mixed drinks black russian.

[jflail2]

I was always bewildered how people could like Heineken for this very reason. Rolling ROck tastes like ambrosia of the Gods compared to the skank-ass skunky taste of Heineken, yet everyone seems convinced it's awesome? I feel like there's Bose-level brainwashing going on there.

AMEN. I never got it either. Why would you want a beer that tastes like a skunk sh1t in your bottle? And I do agree in that every single green bottle beer ends up with that same taste/aroma.

Desparately seeking some Kilkenny right now, but I don't think its exported to the US at all, so I may be out of luck.

[zac1mex2002]

my favorite beers are
bud light, dos x s, red corona, budwieser, modelo, tecate,
tequilas are crown royal, presidente, jose cuervo, cazadores, jimador,
youll got a real alcoholic that just joined in just kidding only like them for their exqusite taste laters and keep on drinking ok bye

[B2Bomber]

hoegarden(?), kilkenny, corona and red horse. :-P

[Mike682]

Sam Adams is one of my favs along with Bass Ale, although I like Bass better on tap. BluePoint Toasted Lager is another favorite.

Also tried Budlight Lime this past weekend, not bad at all.

[GEBBY44]

I didn't want to say anything before, but I actually enjoyed Bud Light Lime too. For some reason, they put the perfect amount of lime taste in there and the beer tastes miles better than Bud Light to me. A very drinkable cheap beer. First pleasant surprise from Budweiser I've ever had (except them purchasing Corona).

[Mike682]

I didn't want to say anything before, but I actually enjoyed Bud Light Lime too. For some reason, they put the perfect amount of lime taste in there and the beer tastes miles better than Bud Light to me. A very drinkable cheap beer. First pleasant surprise from Budweiser I've ever had (except them purchasing Corona).

Tried one at a party and I was pleasantly surprised. You summed it up perfectly: It's a cheap beer that is drinkable. Bud did a good job with this one.

[Jstas]

BluePoint Toasted Lager is another favorite.

I have to say, that is a good one! Found it in the microbrew section of a local beverage store. Thought it sounded interesting. Gave it a try, drank 4 out of 6 in about an hour and a half.

[mrbigbluelight]

hoegarden(?), kilkenny, corona and red horse. :-P

Well, B2, I'd have to say you're batting 3 out of 4.

They had a "Mix-Your-Own-6 Pack" deal at "Shop and Save" last week, and Hoegarden was one of the beers we tried.

All I can say is, I took one sip of the Hoegarden and it was ..... not a good thing. Too much orange peel taste for me. Way too much.

[B2Bomber]

haha. well, one of my uni profs once said, the limits of my world are the limits of my mind. I haven't tried (most of) the beers that has been mentioned here.

I think the "orange peel taste" is what made me like the hoe. hehe. it's relaxing after you've down several Heinies (since apart from Tiger beer, that's the most sold beer in places where I work) then all of a sudden glance at the beer list and see a hoe. the change in taste is such a welcome treat... for me. hehe.

[zingo]

I've been digging on Pacifico lately. A friend bought one for me one night and it's stuck with me.

http://www.travellady.com/Issues/May06/images/3267Pacifico.jpg

[Ron-P]

If it's above 6% abv, it will usually fall into my favorite catagory. Oh, and pretty much anything by Stone. Their Ruination is to die for.

[Jstas]

OK, had an Anchor Steam which I haven't had in a while and honestly, it reminded me alot of Yuengling. So for those of you left coasters that never tried a Yuengling, Anchor Steam's lager is very similar. Has more of a manufacturer taste if you could call it that. Dunno why.

For those that recommended Fat Tire, I had the Amber brew tonight and was quite pleased. Best beer I ever had? No, not at all but it was very good and in the top 10 of beers I've had. Kinda hoppy with a weird, almost charcoal after taste but smooth texture and presentation and easy going down. Strong too. Up there with the strength of the brews from Stone Brewing Company.

[Mike Kozak]

try Molson XXX, it will bite you in the boo boo!!!!!!!!!

[66chevyIISS]

Redhook's Double black stout comes out again this week in 22oz bombers. They haven't made it since 2003. Can't wait to pick up a couple of these!

http://cache.daylife.com/imageserve/0coG5wY4kd4Jv/340x.jpg

[zombie boy 2000]

Give me Mickey's or give me death. I mean... the piss even comes in a grenade shaped bottle. Perfect for chucking at mailmen, carnies, midgets, lumber jacks, Steve Guttenberg, etc.

[petrym]

Give me Mickey's or give me death. I mean... the piss even comes in a grenade shaped bottle.
That Wide Mouth bottle makes it real easy to slam.

[Shannon W.]

http://www.inkkc.com/images/news/1267.jpg

Shannon

[michaeljhsda2]

Negro Modelo
Celebrator
Hacker Pschorr Oktoberfest
EKU 28

[michaeljhsda2]

If it's above 6% abv, it will usually fall into my favorite catagory. Oh, and pretty much anything by Stone. Their Ruination is to die for.

Try EKU 28. It's 11% ABV.....but 22 bucks per 6 pack.:eek:
Mike

[BAD ASP]

Negro Modelo
Celebrator
Hacker Pschorr Oktoberfest
EKU 28

+ Carlsberg Elephant Malt
McCewans Tartan Ale

[michaeljhsda2]

+1 Carlsberg Elephant Malt. I'll check out the McEwan's Tartan Ale.
Mike

[GEBBY44]

Additional favorites:

Troegs Mad Elf (Christmas seasonal and 11%)
Saranac Pumpkin
Long Trail Belgiun White (Vermont)
Grimbergen Double Ale (easy-to-drink smoothness and cheap for Belgiun)

Lots of stuff from Avery Brewing is also good (except Avery Samuels - tastes like cherry wine mixed with Miller Lite)

Try these if you ever get the chance.

[rayslifecycle]

Rogue - Dead Guy Ale

Any hefeweizen

Molson canadian was a very drinkable beer in Buffalo at 8$ a 12 pack
But that doesn't happen when you move away from the border eh.....

Beer is great - unless its made by bud, coors or genesee.........
They are the Mcdonalds, Burger King, and Wendy's of beers.....

[John30_30]

Just about all the Canadian beers, Negra Modelo. Used to like Shiner from Shiner, Tex.

Worst beer- Brown Derby at a party at the lake. People puking all over the place from a beer.

[dragon1952]

Lately it's Jubelale form Deschutes Brewery, Bend, OR. A winter seasonal. Yummy.

[Fatbrando]

Listen to it...


http://www.talkingbottleopener.net/simpsons/


FB

[ajcllc]

Weihenstephaner Hefeweissbier, Allagash Triple Reserve, Allagash Grand Cru, Lefthand Milk Stout, and Victory Golden Monkey

[66chevyIISS]

Having some good ones tonight. Stone RIS, Victor Moonglow and Sierra Torpedo.

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[Toolfan66]

FAT TIRE for me, but i prefer VICODIN;)

[dragon1952]

Having some good ones tonight. Stone RIS, Victor Moonglow and Sierra Torpedo.

http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g55/66chevyIISS/IMG_6010_res.jpghttp://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g55/66chevyIISS/IMG_6013_res.jpg

You've got extremely good taste! 3 great breweries. ;)

[thall]

Mmmmmm.....Beeeeer....

Make mine Red Hook ESB. If you're out of that
I'll take a Saranac IPA.

[CaligulaPolk]

Heienken or blue moon with slice of orange Yummy

But I chose Heienken as #1 beer in the world

[bobman1235]

Heienken or blue moon with slice of orange Yummy

But I chose Heienken as #1 beer in the world

How those two can even be mentioned in the same sentence truly baffles my mind.

Heineken tastes like a bag of open assholes.

Blue Moon is delicious.

[Shizelbs]

Heineken tastes like a bag of open assholes.


LOL. I totally agree. Its worse than piss in a bottle.

[cokewithvanilla]

I don't have a favorite ever since an experience with alcohol poisoning due to.....
Dogfish Head 120 Minute IPA

21% alcohol... :eek:

[dfranks]

Alexander Keiths, or Mt Begbie Cream ale, Or Granville Island Nat Bailey.

All fine Canadian beer with some alcohol in em too.

[Pablo]

Be it Pilsner, Ale, Stout, Lager, Black-n-Tan, Imported, Domestic, or Micro...what's your favorite brew?

Its been while (mid 1990s) since I've explored tasty brews, and I thought others may have particular selections they'd like to share.

Not having tried anything new in a while, I'll put down Newcastle Brown Ale as mine. (But I seem to recall one by the name of Blackened Voodoo -- if I'm not mistaken -- that I always meant to try, but never did. I just thought it had the coolest name, not having any idea what it might taste like).

Yes!

(I also enjoy brewing my own. I have a batch bubbling away right now).

[kve777]

While on the internet- Coors Light(gotta watch that figure!)
With dinner- Sam Adams Lager
When in Philly- Yuengling!
Special Occasions- Guinness Draught(It's a meal all by itself!)
When driving- O'Doul's
When my roommate's not looking and I'm out of Coors- Budweiser(but I have to pay the next day!)
When I strike it rich- La Fin du Monde[/B]

[inspiredsports]

It's funny, and I'll probably need my flak jacket or at least rain coat here. I've stocked the fridge with nearly every import and domestic imaginable over my past 3-1/2 decades of legally enjoying adult beverages.

I can't remember when it first came out, but I put some of this in the fridge.

No matter where my tastes go, I always come back to this old standby . . . my favorite
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. . . Bud Light :)



#2 . . . Rolling Rock

[TSWisla]

Zywiec or Anchor Steam!

[metal83]

I prefer Bud and Bud light, i've switched back and fourth through the years to so many different kinds of beer, but i inevitably end up back at one of those two.

I always like to make sure my fridge is stocked, nothing worse then coming home from a hard days work, wanting a beer, and having to drive to the store! lol :D

[seswanson]

Hoegaarden and Franziskaner are my favorites and are almost impossible to find in the Carolinas and Georgia. I was surprised to find both at every bar I visited in Milledgeville, GA. Come on Columbia, Greenville, Charleston, Atlanta, Raleigh, Greensboro! Let's wake up to the great taste of a hefeweizen weissbier!

[Rivrrat]

Your first post and you drag up an old thread about alcohol?

You'll fit in just fine here. :D

[66chevyIISS]

Yes indeed!

I just got these in a trade
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2514/3860253365_7114fd8f75_o.jpg

[sTiLlLeArNiNg]

steamwhistle and creemore spring's :D

[BottomFeeder]

Soooo many good beers. But if I had to pick one that's just always excellent, I'd pict Lagunitas Brewery's Censored.

Just terrific.

[Kex]

Kronenburg 1664Just noticed that post, but Kronenbourg 1664 is actually rather good, IMO. I've never found it this side of the pond, however, and I think I'd still rather drink Chimay ...

Besides ... Lightman thinks I drink too much already, so he's probably going to be putting me on a forced "milk only" diet.

[Keiko]

Good stuff. Expensive, but good. Worth every penny.

Another good brew is Samuel Smith's (not Adams) Nut Brown Ale. Go's down smooth with a good steak.

[Jstas]

Had a couple in Vermont over the weekend. But don't go looking for them outside of the area, you are not likely to find them.

First up, Long Trail Ale. This is a simple brew and while Long Trail has a pretty wide selection of brews, this is simple and just flat out good. It's smooth, finishes clean and has the perfect amount of hops. No weird fruity aromas or after tastes either. It has a bit of a floral aroma but it doesn't translate to taste. So in essence, as with many craft beers from brewers whose brewmasters think they know what they are doing but in reality don't have a clue, this one is done right and it doesn't taste like you are drinking the runoff from a compost pile. But seriously, if you can find them, Long Trail is totally worth whatever it costs. By far one of my favorites from the Vermont brewers.

http://www.longtrail.com/home.html

The other one is Switchback. These guys are increasing the distro but still, pretty much only local. They are out of Burlington, VT and most of the brews are available in bars and restaurants. They bottle but it's damn near impossible to find. However, the Switchback Ale is my favorite. It's clean and light enough that it can go with any meal or just pounding them back watching a baseball game on the back deck on a pleasant Saturday afternoon in late August/Early September (like what I was doing last Saturday!). Again, like the Long Trail, hopped perfectly and finishes very clean with no goofy citrus flavors or anything. Actually, the after tastes kind of remind me of a Philly soft pretzel and that's not a bad thing. So if you're in the area up there, grab a big bacon cheese burger with lettuce, tomato, mushrooms, onions and peppers and a Switchback Ale and go to town!

They ain't got a website but they are on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/switchback.brewing?_fb_noscript=1

[starchaser]

Anchor Steam and New Castle for now.

[Willow]

Stella, Keith's are the beers in our bar fridge all the time. Others would be, Steam whistle, Corona and Heineken.

[Rodwil]

Has anyone tried anything from Stone Brewery? Yummy...

[Erik Tracy]

Has anyone tried anything from Stone Brewery? Yummy...


They are 15 minutes away from where I live!
http://erikt.cts.com/Pictures/beer.gif

I like most everything they brew - I personally like the balance of their Levitation Ale, but others are probably more familiar with their over the top brews such as Arrogant Bastard. :D

Right now is my favorite time of year.....Oktoberfest brews are hitting the shelves!!!!!

[bobman1235]

Right now is my favorite time of year.....Oktoberfest brews are hitting the shelves!!!!!

+1. I just had a Pumpkinhead Ale at Salem BeerWorks (http://www.beerworks.net/html/locations_salem.html).

[sTiLlLeArNiNg]

Kronenburg 1664

another good, relatively unknown beer :)

[jimsvm]

Ex for life.

[Willow]

Ex for life.

As long as it's not 50....

[blueboxer]

Samuel Smith Nut Brown Ale, Rogue is pretty good, Chimay is an excellent choice as well. I love Corsendonk and a good Framboise Lambic on certain occassions. Shiner Bock gets my vote for best bang for the buck with Stone Brewery coming in a close second.

[BrettT1]

Sam Adams here. Octoberfest is the seasonal right now... it's good.

[Erik Tracy]

Sam Adams here. Octoberfest is the seasonal right now... it's good.

That's a good one.

I'm just giddy with excitement this time of year!! :D

I love going to BevMo and picking up 4 six packs- all different Oktoberfest, then just have an Oktoberfest beer orgy...;)

Spaten's Oktoberfest is good too.

There's a local San Diego brewery called Karl Strauss which has another good Oktoberfest brew....

Any other Oktoberfests folks like???

[66chevyIISS]

Already had some punkins. I got a couple Pumkings as well from Southern Tier. My Favorite Oktoberfest is from Avery called Kaiser. It's an imperial Oktoberfest.

Got these the other day.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2496/3904994871_298fce52c0_o.jpg

[gdb]

Stella Artois for high priced and Natural Light for budget.:)

[messiah]

It's Oktoberfest season!!

So far, tried a few this year.
From best to worst:

Hacker Pshorr Oktoberfest
New Belgium Hoptoberfest
Haufbrau Oktoberfest
Spaten Oktoberfest
Bell's Octoberfest
Sam Adams Octoberfest

[sTiLlLeArNiNg]

Ex for life.


As long as it's not 50....

don't forget OV! lol

[Mike682]

Just tried Sierra Nevada Pale Ale and I really enjoyed this one; excellent brew. Going to try others from them this weekend.

Long Trail IPA and Double Bag Ale are excellent too

http://www.sierranevada.com/beers/paleale.html

[Vette C6.r]

Cold

[Mike682]

Put the mug in the freezer this morning...gettin' ready for some cold ones tonight:D

gonna start with Long Trail Ale to finish out the trio (mixed a six pack with IPA, Double Bag and Ale)

[66chevyIISS]

You like Ice in your beer? I understand the concept, but I hate the side effect.

[Mike682]

You like Ice in your beer? I understand the concept, but I hate the side effect.

I agree; very good point..:D

I actually do not like ice in my beer. However, I find that if I pour at an angle for most of the beer and finish with a center pour, it minimizes the ice floaters.

[lunazul]

Tried a few Spaten Dunkel tonight.
Nice and mild. Goes down easy, light nutty,caramel taste.
I do have a weak spot for those German brews:D

[Mike682]

I do have a weak spot for those German brews:D


I tried some Warsteiner Dunkels a few weeks ago. Really smooth beer

[fkcfkc]

Spaten from Munich

[everpress]

Duck Rabbit is a damn fine beer. I think it's only in NC, SC and VA...

[Norm Apter]

Lately I've been enjoying beers produced for and sold by Trader Joes. Most have been excellent and at $5.99 for a six-pack in L.A. you can't go wrong. Anybody else sample these?

[nadams]

I'm hooked on our local brewery. Makes and sells every last drop in a converted bakery here in town. Currently working on a 1/2 gallon growler of his "Berwick Lager". Won't last long :)

[JimKellyfan]

Jim Beam / Dr. Pepper is first choice, but as for beer...
Oktoberfest by Sam Adams, Killians, Guiness first beer choices...

[nadams]

Just poured my last 2/3 glass out of this 1/2 gal. Might have to go back for more before the night's up. They should really just bottle it in gallon milk jugs :p

[Eddie_The_Knife]

Root beer.

How did I know you would say that Jesse!

[tx_polkhead]

My favorite is the one in my hand at the time of the question, tonight we are drinking Shiner Black (from Texas) and Widmer Brothers Drop Top Amber (from Oregon). I've managed to surpress the beer snob in me and can find something nice to say about almost every beer!

[Kex]

Lately I've been enjoying beers produced for and sold by Trader Joes. Most have been excellent and at $5.99 for a six-pack in L.A. you can't go wrong. Anybody else sample these?Yes, I've tried several, and there isn't a bad choice to be had IMO. They have excellent pricing on some of the name brands too ... and they stock Chimay beer as well!

[bklynNupe]

I have two, well maybe all of these! :D

[speedster2333]

I went on a road trip early this summer and had a delicious brown ale called, Molly's Titanic. It was superb!!

Oberon
Corona

[Rodeo0530]

I have two, well maybe all of these! :D

I love the Winter Warmer! They're all good, but that is definitely my favorite.

[Kex]

Lately I've been enjoying beers produced for and sold by Trader Joes. Most have been excellent and at $5.99 for a six-pack in L.A. you can't go wrong. ...Norm, since it's the weekend, you might want to try for some bottles of the T.J. "German Style" Oktoberfest beer. It's brewed in San Jose by "JosephsBrau Brewing Co.", T.J. brand, I think, probably brewed by Gordon Biersch http://www.gordonbiersch.com/brewery/.

I found it quite excellent for $1 a 12oz. bottle.

[xcapri79]

Kokanee Gold.

[danger boy]

this is easy.. my favorite beer is whatever someone buys me :p ;)

[sTiLlLeArNiNg]

Enjoying some Sleeman honey brown tonight....

[nadams]

I just got home from Berwick Brewery tonight. I am feeling goooood. It's one of those beers that doesn't hit you 'til you've been sitting at home for a little while. God help you if you decide to go to bed right away.... I guarantee you'll be waking up with a stomach ache. I usually suggest 2 or three glasses of water to finish out the night... at least!

[sir_lagzalot]

Anyone ever try Leinenkugel Sunset wheat, pretty good IMHO.

[66chevyIISS]

I usually suggest 2 or 3 glasses of beer to finish out the night.

[xcapri79]

Anyone ever try Leinenkugel Sunset wheat, pretty good IMHO.

Another good choice. I enjoy a lennys now and then.

[Jstas]

Grabbed some of that Noble Pils from Sam Adams the other day. I grabbed a 6 pack last night too.

It's better out of the tap. The bottle hurts it but if you pour it in to a glass, it gets close to the tap. I found I had to put a decent head of foam on it to get it right.

Overall, it's a slightly bitter brew. It's heavy too. Heavier than I expected a Pilsner to be. But it has a sweet and sour type of deal going on and leaning to the sour side with the citrus hints. The after taste is clean and fresh, very earthy and sweet, like a whole grain bread. The after taste lingers too and it's a good thing. It's easy to drink but it's a fairly strong brew too.

I thought at first it would have an overpowering hops flavor to it. I can't do more than 1 or 2 pints of really hoppy beer. Starts making me sick after a while. This has a strong hop flavor to it but it mellows out quickly. I don't think it's much of a spring brew though. More suitable to the crisp autumn weather. Either way, give it a try. The liquor store guy told me it's been flying off the shelves around here so get it while you can. I got lucky and my favorite dive bar has it on tap.

[Jstas]

Man! This hasn't been updated since February!

Grabbed a 6 pack for a "try and see".

This is from Atlantic Brewing Company out of Bar Harbor, Maine.

It's called "Bar Harbor Real Ale".

This is so dark it's almost a stout. Not real hoppy. Chocolaty though. Finishes with a hoppy flavor though. It's light too. Lighter than I expected. It's creamy and supports a good head. I like it! I dunno how much of a regular brew it is but if you can get it near you, pick it up. It was worth the $9 for the 6-pack.

[Norm Apter]

OK, I'm headed back to Virginia in the next couple of weeks and I can't wait to get my fill of Legend Brown Ale. I believe its brewed in Richmond, VA.

Has anybody else tried it (or even heard of it)? When I lived there in the 90s, it was always my favorite local brew, though there were a few tasty other ones.

[Ron-P]

One of my top fav's right now is "Flying Dog's Raging Bitch". It's a Belgian Style IPA and it is fantastic.

[Mike682]

One of my top fav's right now is "Flying Dog's Raging Bitch". It's a Belgian Style IPA and it is fantastic.

Excellent!

Picked up a six of those a few weeks ago, great IPA

Also try Nugget Nectar from Troegs http://www.troegs.com/our_brews/nugget_nectar.aspx

An outstanding beer that is not around long.

[jflail2]

Had a few pints of Kilkenny when I was in Philly last. A very tasty Irish cream ale; highly recommended. A texture similar to Guiness, but much more tasty. A bit tough to find in the states still; was surprised to see it at the bar there.

[packetjones]

I have been on a Sam Adams kick recently. Currently i am really liking the Cherry Wheat. I am always looking for a good beer. I will have to check and see if the local store has any of the ones listed here.

[BottomFeeder]

Iron Horse Brewery's Irish Quilter's Death. Oh man! $4.40 for a bomber & terrific! Smooth, rich and carmely flavor. Just great.

[hagmanm2]

Oh maaan let me weigh in here! My friend and I have frequented the Flying Saucer Beer Emporium for several years now and it's done wonders for refining my taste and helping me see what sorta beers are out there... so without further ado!

My favorite dunkel is Julius Echter Dunkelweizen (also love their hefe).
My favorite Hefeweizen is Alagash White (excellent brewery).
My favorite brewery, lager, and high gravity dopplebock are from Spaten (Spaten Premium Lager & Spaten Optimator).
My favorite Oatmeal Stout is Samuel Smith (they're Nut Brown Ale is also one of my favorites).
My favorite Pale Lager is Tennents.
Czechvar makes my favorite Pilsner.
If you guys like your IPAs be sure to give Victory Hop Devil a try.
Young's Double Chocolate is a delicous stout as well as Obovoid (from Colorado)

mmm beer.

[cnh]

I have been on a Sam Adams kick recently. Currently i am really liking the Cherry Wheat. I am always looking for a good beer. I will have to check and see if the local store has any of the ones listed here.

Sam Adams may not be the very best but he can do no wrong. I think we should collect all these excellent suggestions and do a beer SAMPLING at the

Oktober[Polk]fest!

cnh

[lightman1]

Carolina Blonde IPA tickles my taste buds. Just enough bite to let you know it's working.

[On3s&Z3r0s]

The Quilter's Irish Death can truly be awesome. A few years back at one of the Seattle area beer fests it was my favorite out of some 25+ I tasted (luckily I wasn't driving home that evening!). Lately it seems their quality can be a little uneven, and I'm sure it doesn't get much if any distribution outside the PNW.

My favorite in wide availability would have to be Gordon from Oskar Blues. Man, that stuff is good. I don't even know exactly what style it's supposed to be. It just says "Big. Red. Sticky." on the side of the can. I would call it an imperial IPA, but OB just started selling a real IIPA called Gubna in this neck of the woods. That stuff is truly gawd awful. Just nasty!

[Jstas]

Thought I'd dig this up from the dead.

Currently watching "American Chopper: Senior vs. Junior" and sipping on a Dogfish Head 60 minute IPA.

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It's good stuff. Very strong hop flavor but it's balanced. It has a definitive hoppy aroma to it, almost flowery. Some earthy smells too like what a freshly harvested wheat field smells like. Yes, I have smelled that before. Has a peaty smell to it, almost like grass but more nutty. The taste is more chocolaty which is a bit odd for an I.P.A. but, you know what? It works. The hop flavor comes out and finishes as well as hanging around in the after taste. The chocolate comes from the malt and it's there but it's more like a baker's chocolate with a more bitter taste.

Either way, the taste isn't obscenely bitter and if you like hops, this is a good one. Worth a try if you can get it. It's honestly, a very good American interpretation of a classically English brew. I've given it to friends from beer snob countries like Germany and Belgium and they were all impressed with it and seek it out now when they are here for a visit. If you think Americans can't make beer then stick this one in your snoot and try it. It'll change your opinion.

BTW, dunno what that video is about but it was on Dogfish Head's website when I brought up the product page for the beer. I'll watch it later.

http://www.dogfish.com/

[On3s&Z3r0s]

Speaking of Dogfish Head has anyone been watching the Brewmasters show on Discovery? If so, what do you think of it? And are they still running new episodes?

[wayne3burk]

I was in Wichita just this last October for a few weeks... and went to a local steakhouse and had a Boulevard beer.

Apparently brewed in Kansas City. a very nice brand of beer. I think the one i had was a wheatie beer ala blue moon. I think they also have a stout in their line-up.

Guess i need to get a u-trawl and visit KC.

cheers,
wayne

[wayne3burk]

1 2 3 double post :D

[Erik Tracy]

I was in Wichita just this last October for a few weeks... and went to a local steakhouse and had a Boulevard beer.

Apparently brewed in Kansas City. a very nice brand of beer. I think the one i had was a wheatie beer ala blue moon. I think they also have a stout in their line-up.

Guess i need to get a u-trawl and visit KC.

cheers,
wayne

Aren't local brewery finds cool? I love finding brews that are local only.

While not a local brew - my current favorite is Sierra Nevada Porter.

[nadams]

The one that's open in front of me.

[gdb]

Blue Moon breaks the manlaw.....don't fruit the beer!:eek:

[On3s&Z3r0s]

Blue Moon breaks the manlaw.....don't fruit the beer!:eek:

What fruit do they put in Blue Moon? I thought it was just bad because it was Coors with a pretty label.

[gdb]

Some pukey citrus....orange, I think. Yechhhhh!

[On3s&Z3r0s]

Oh yeah they use orange peel. Hell, every other belgian beer in existence breaks the manlaw in that case. I think the fruit ban should be reserved for girly fruits like watermelon, raspberry, and apricot. Right now I'm drinking a New Belgium Sahti, which is brewed with juniper berries. I wouldn't say it's a favorite, but it's definitely not a girlie beer (7.2% and hoppy).


I was in Wichita just this last October for a few weeks... and went to a local steakhouse and had a Boulevard beer.

Apparently brewed in Kansas City. a very nice brand of beer.

We get Boulevard out here on the left coast sometimes. It is some damn good beer.

[gdb]

What fruit is in Stella? tastes like plain old delicious beer to me.:smile:

[gdb]

I prefer my J. Berries in a glass of gin!:cool:

[On3s&Z3r0s]

What fruit is in Stella? tastes like plain old delicious beer to me.:smile:

LOL... actually, most Belgians (and European folks in general) think of Stella more as a lager style than a real Belgian style beer. But that is definitely my favorite European lager.


I prefer my J. Berries in a glass of gin!:cool:

And I'm definitely with you on this... the juniper in the beer thing is not working for me. Not girlie, but not good either.

[Erik Tracy]

Blue Moon breaks the manlaw.....don't fruit the beer!:eek:

Right on.

I cried when they repealed the Bavarian Purity Law...:biggrin:

[mwk455]

Moose drool is a good beer.

[warren]

At home cold.....
If in Europe room temp, ok....

[Tour2ma]

Beamish Black... complex, wonderful stuff...

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[Rodeo0530]

Moose drool is a good beer.

Just brewed a clone of this not too long ago and I think it turned out pretty well. Good beer indeed.

Recently I've found that Lagunitas Little Sumpin' Wild Ale is very good along with Rogue Double Chocolate Stout. The best I've had in a long while was definitely Dogfish Head's Squall IPA. It was absolutely fantastic. They should be releasing more of it very soon in the big bottles:)

[blueboxer]

Too many good beers to limit yourself to just one favorite, just like beautiful women.

1. Samuel Smith Nut Brown Ale, Organic Ale, Old Brewery Pale Ale, Taddy Porter, etc...
2. Rogue's Chocolate Stout.
3. Chimay Grand Reserve Bleu
4. Lindeman's Framboise Lambic (gotta have a girlie ready for that overnight guest)
5. Shiner Bock for the best budget beer IMO.

Stone Brewery has some nice offerings as well.

[mrbiron]

3. Chimay Grand Reserve Bleu
Second and third that. I'm pretty sure Chimay doesn't make a bad beer.
I had Boddingtons in a restaurant in Boston a couple months ago that was heavy like a Guinness but i can't, for the life of me, remember what on gods green earth it was.

My brother has a bottle of Sam Adams Infinium that i will be trying within the next week or so. That should be interesting.

[Knucklehead]

Very good Ale.... Winter Hook

[Tour2ma]

Too many good beers to limit yourself to just one favorite, just like beautiful women.

2. Rogue's Chocolate Stout.
3. Chimay Grand Reserve Bleu

5. Shiner Bock for the best budget beer IMO.
Speaking of women... Nos. 2 and 3 are two of the wife's fav's...

+1 on #5... especially on tap...

Also when doing the Tex-Mex thing... Dos Equis Amber - Stay thirsty my friends....

[thesurfer]

Budwieser,, Miller Light, or as some call it, Light beer, from Miller,

[CCNJ]

Blue Moon is my go to beer. I also tried a beer called Landshark which I really like.

[Amherst]

Landshark is Jimmy Buffets entry to the yeast and hops world. Really not a bad brew, caution would be too many = headache.

Love to join you on a Blue Moon thou.
Carry On Fellas!

[grimmace19]

The in-laws are in town and drove my some Spotted Cow straight from Wisconsin... such a treat.

[danger boy]

Landshark is Jimmy Buffets entry to the yeast and hops world. Really not a bad brew, caution would be too many = headache.

Love to join you on a Blue Moon thou.
Carry On Fellas!

Jimmy Buffet fell off the stage i just heard.. and saw the video.. walks right off. :confused: