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wang_himself · Dec 5, 2003, 05:52 AM

I like most beers (except Keystone and Fosters. People who drink that stuff should be shot, unless they are broke college students). I am out of beer and want to buy some. Any personal recommendations?

Spheric Harlot · Dec 5, 2003, 05:53 AM

Are you in the States?

Good luck.

-s*

- - e r i k - - · Dec 5, 2003, 05:54 AM

Already had this thread haven't we?

Leffe Blonde
Carlsberg
Tuborg

wang_himself · Dec 5, 2003, 06:00 AM

Originally posted by Spheric Harlot:
Are you in the States?

Good luck.

-s*

Yes unfortunately. It would be worth the trip though to get some good stuff.

chalk_outline · Dec 5, 2003, 06:43 AM

Sierra Nevada Pale Ale

Fat Tire

benign · Dec 5, 2003, 06:49 AM

Beer, gods piss take.

deekay1 · Dec 5, 2003, 06:57 AM

Originally posted by chalk_outline:
Fat Tire

also give their "sunshine wheat" a try. best beer i had in the us.

Sherwin · Dec 5, 2003, 08:29 AM

Unleash the inner hick: Budweiser.

wolfen · Dec 5, 2003, 08:35 AM

Yue Black and Tan
Newcastle
Killian's Red
Sam Adams Boston Ale or Pale Ale
Bass Ale

dencamp · Dec 5, 2003, 08:54 AM

Black Butte Porter
Sierra Nevada Porter
Samuel Smith Oatmeal Stout
Sheafs Stout
(Notice a patern?)

chalk_outline · Dec 5, 2003, 09:17 AM

Originally posted by dencamp:
Black Butte Porter

I lived in Bend for a few months.

We used to do weekly trips to the Deschutes Brewing Company. Good times.

- - e r i k - - · Dec 5, 2003, 09:36 AM

Originally posted by Sherwin:
Unleash the inner hick: Budweiser.

No thanks, we have water on tap here in Norway.

memento · Dec 5, 2003, 10:52 AM

What style do you like?

Trappist Ale is unbelievable.
Wit
Cranberry Bock
Pilsner Urquell

Heck - just check out any micro-brewed beer. It's almost guaranteed to be better that the megaspew from Miller, Bud, etc.

Cipher13 · Dec 5, 2003, 11:11 AM

Stella Artois, Tooheys Extra Dry, Carlton Crown Lager, Carlton Cold, Carlton Black, Guiness Extra Stout, Harp Pale Ale, Little Creatures, Kilkenny, etc...

entrox · Dec 5, 2003, 11:22 AM

Warsteiner, Wernesgruener Pils, Radeberger Pilsener, Becks (but not the golden one - yuck) or Koestritzer (black). Accept nothing else

davesimondotcom · Dec 5, 2003, 11:30 AM

So there is this large beer convention, with all the breweries represented. After a long day of seminars on malts and finding the proper brewing temperature, a large group decided to go to a bar.

The Anheiseur Busch representative steped to the bar and proudly proclaimed, "Give me a Bud, Barkeep!"

The representative from Miller followed suit, "Miller Lite, my friend!"

This continued, with each of the brewery representatives ordering up their own company's brew.

Finally, it was the Guiness representative's turn. He saddled up a barstool and asked for water. The rest of the representatives were shocked, as was the bartender.

In his Irish accent, he simply stated, "If none of the rest of you are going to order a beer, why should I?"

riverfreak · Dec 5, 2003, 11:32 AM

Originally posted by Spheric Harlot:
Are you in the States?

Good luck.

-s*

Whatever. The U.S. is full of microbreweries that are brewing quality beer. In case you don't know, beer is meant to be consumed fresh, close to the source, not exported, saved, and socked away.

So just because we export swill (because for some strange reason the world really wants to drink it) doesn't mean that there is no good beer in the U.S.

And if you don't believe me, look me up when you are here. I'll buy.

osiris · Dec 5, 2003, 11:37 AM

Guinness Dark Stout. If I feel like having something light or want to rinse my mouth, a Bud or Corona will do. But I just love a freshly tapped keg of Guinness.

I find it bizarre that in the US there are alcohol limits on beer. Anyone have any insight on this?

- - e r i k - - · Dec 5, 2003, 11:42 AM

Originally posted by osiris:
I find it bizarre that in the US there are alcohol limits on beer. Anyone have any insight on this?

I assume it's the same reasons as in Norway, misguided christian morals combined with a misguided belief that more alcohol available to the public the more alcoholics. The claim that less people become alcoholics because they can't get good beer, or buy beer in stores after 20 in the weekdays, 18 on saturdays and not at all on sundays is pretty far fetched. Norway's alcohol-politics are a trainwreck...

osiris · Dec 5, 2003, 11:46 AM

Originally posted by - - e r i k - -:
I assume it's the same reasons as in Norway, misguided christian morals combined with a misguided belief that more alcohol available to the public the more alcoholics. The claim that less people become alcoholics because they can't get good beer, or buy beer in stores after 20 in the weekdays, 18 on saturdays and not at all on sundays is pretty far fetched. Norway's alcohol-politics are a trainwreck...

Some states in the US still have laws like that - Sunday is for going to church, not drinking, some say.
Are there alcohol limits on beer in Norway too?

dav · Dec 5, 2003, 11:48 AM

Originally posted by chalk_outline:
Sierra Nevada Pale Ale

my usual

waxcrash · Dec 5, 2003, 12:25 PM

My favorite is Bass, but if you can get hold of some Bell's � then you are in for a treat. It is only available in the Midwest, USA. They make great Ale, Porter and Stout.

www.bellsbeer.com

d4nth3m4n · Dec 5, 2003, 12:30 PM

Originally posted by dav:

my usual

mine too

Powaqqatsi · Dec 5, 2003, 12:32 PM

Duvel. 'nuff said.

Kilbey · 12:43 PM

Originally posted by osiris:
Guinness Dark Stout. If I feel like having something light or want to rinse my mouth, a Bud or Corona will do. But I just love a freshly tapped keg of Guinness.

I find it bizarre that in the US there are alcohol limits on beer. Anyone have any insight on this?

There aren't any limits on alcohol content in the US.

Check out this beer: Sam Adam's Triple Bock

And, all their beer's alcohol content page:
http://www.samadams.com/beer/specs/alcohol.html

EDIT: I forgot to add, I hate Sam Adam's beer.

Kilbey · Dec 5, 2003, 12:41 PM

If you really want good, fresh beer, MAKE IT YOURSELF!!!

Seriously, it is pretty cheap to do, the quialty control is whatever you want, and you can make any style you like!

If interested, go to: http://www.northernbrewer.com/ and their forum page.

Originally posted by waxcrash:
My favorite is Bass, but if you can get hold of some Bell's � then you are in for a treat. It is only available in the Midwest, USA. They make great Ale, Porter and Stout.

www.bellsbeer.com

[IMG]http://www.bellsbeer.com/images/posters/inspiredbrewing.jpg/IMG]

You like Bass over Bell's?!?! Freak.

I was going to tell everyone about Bell's, but you beat me to it. Damn you.

ThinkInsane · Dec 5, 2003, 01:03 PM

Victory Hop Devil

Maudite

Alpha King

La Fin Du Monde

Doggy Style and In Heat Wheat

Orval (Brewed by the Trappist Cistercian monks of Orval)

Some of my favorites. As you can tell, Belgians and IPA's are my favorites.

christ · Dec 5, 2003, 01:36 PM

Abbot Ale

Marston's Pedigree

Huntsman's Royal Oak

Gales HSB

Shepherd Neame Spitfire

... and thousands of others. All brewed in God's country, and none of them taste like they have been drunk before, unlike that ice-cold yellow stuff.

waxcrash · Dec 5, 2003, 03:57 PM

Originally posted by Kilbey:
I was going to tell everyone about Bell's, but you beat me to it. Damn you.

You snooze, you lose!

Originally posted by Kilbey:
You like Bass over Bell's?!?! Freak.

Yeah, I like Bass because I have perfected the art of being able to consume large quantities of it and it is available pretty much everywhere. Bell's is also a favorite, but not always available. I love the Bell's Amber Ale and Pale Ale.

Kenneth · Dec 5, 2003, 04:00 PM

I'm in college..however I don't like beer.

bimmerphile · Dec 5, 2003, 04:02 PM

Moose Drool
Guiness anyone?
St. Pauli Girl
Rolling Rock
Heini, Baby.
Good ole Corona.

Those are my favs....errrr...would be if I was of age....yeah...

Dec 5, 2003, 04:30 PM

Alexander Keith's.

http://www.alexanderkeiths.com/man.html

nredman · Dec 5, 2003, 07:22 PM

beer...right now i am drinking heineken after a few mdg lights

beer is good...

brapper · Dec 5, 2003, 08:08 PM

Originally posted by hayesk:
Alexander Keith's.

http://www.alexanderkeiths.com/man.html

Thank you! I was waiting for someone to mention it!

AutoJC · Dec 5, 2003, 08:14 PM

Originally posted by wolfen:

Sam Adams Boston Ale or Pale Ale

YEAHHHHHHHH!

AutoJC · Dec 5, 2003, 08:17 PM

Originally posted by Kilbey:
There aren't any limits on alcohol content in the US.

Check out this beer: Sam Adam's Triple Bock

And, all their beer's alcohol content page:
http://www.samadams.com/beer/specs/alcohol.html

EDIT: I forgot to add, I hate Sam Adam's beer.

That's because Sam Adams ain't local to you like it is me.

Try your local craft or microbrews instead.

Joshua · Dec 5, 2003, 09:48 PM

At home it's usually Guinness or Sam Smith Oatmeal Stout. Nothing beats a good microbrew, though. One of the best I've ever had was a Guatemalan Coffee Stout brewed at the Bluecat Brewpub in Rock Island, IL. It was like drinking a great cup of espresso and a Guinness at the same time--perfect.

PowerMatt · Dec 5, 2003, 09:53 PM

Sprecher and Leinenkugles are good local (Milwaukee) micro-brews. If you can get your hands on them, give 'em a try.

Joshua · Dec 5, 2003, 10:02 PM

Originally posted by PowerMatt:
Sprecher and Leinenkugles are good local (Milwaukee) micro-brews. If you can get your hands on them, give 'em a try.

Ahh, Sprecher is excellent. Their Bavarian lager is another one of my favorites. They make some damn fine root beer, too.

But does Leinenkugels really qualify as a microbrew? I don't mind most of their brews, but the Big Butt doppelbock just about made me puke.

cacarr1 · Dec 5, 2003, 10:47 PM

Any one in Wisconsin? Point makes an amber ale that is out of this world.

My mouth is watering just thinking of it...
God I wish I lived closer.
you just can't beat a good amber ale...

PowerMatt · Dec 5, 2003, 10:56 PM

Originally posted by cacarr1:
Any one in Wisconsin? Point makes an amber ale that is out of this world.

My mouth is watering just thinking of it...
God I wish I lived closer.
you just can't beat a good amber ale...

I also like Point's White Beer. Great stuff.

jonn804 · Dec 5, 2003, 11:29 PM

Best for $: Killian's Red

Dislike: Sam Adams & any 'lite'

Kilbey · Dec 6, 2003, 01:01 AM

Originally posted by AutoJC:
That's because Sam Adams ain't local to you like it is me.

Try your local craft or microbrews instead.

If you'd read my other post you would have learned I drink the most local beer on the planet. It is made in a room 20 feet from where I am sitting. And fermented in the room I am sitting in.

homebrew my man, try it, you might like it.

Kilbey · Dec 6, 2003, 01:03 AM

Originally posted by Kenneth:
I'm in college..however I don't like beer.

You shouldn't be allowed into college. didn't you read the prerequisites?

SimeyTheLimey · Dec 6, 2003, 01:12 AM

Originally posted by Kilbey:
If you really want good, fresh beer, MAKE IT YOURSELF!!!

No thank you. I have way too many memories of homebrew-induced extreme hangovers from high school. It was bad enough when I was 17. There is no way I could handle that now.

Kilbey · Dec 6, 2003, 01:21 AM

Originally posted by SimeyTheLimey:
No thank you. I have way too many memories of homebrew-induced extreme hangovers from high school. It was bad enough when I was 17. There is no way I could handle that now.

Then you, my poor hung over friend, did not make good beer.

It's simple really. The secret lies in keeping the brewing area sanitary and free from stray bacteria. Other than that you really can't mess it up!

Speckledstone · Dec 6, 2003, 02:09 AM

The real secret lies in getting your brother, who makes good beer, to do it for you.

Cipher13 · Dec 6, 2003, 02:39 AM

I forgot... James Squire Amber Ale.

SOLIDAge · Dec 6, 2003, 04:46 AM

i have a new favorite beer.
Hacker-Pschorr

Those Germans know how to make MMMMMMMness

suganutz2 · Dec 6, 2003, 06:28 AM

Today I decided to try some imported Japanese beer in commemoration of "The Last Samarai". I bought a six pack of Sapporo, along with the usual Rolling Rock. Wow! At first whiff, I thought it was going to be another one of those skunky beers ala Heineken, but it turned out to be one of the smoothest beers I ever had. After chugging away my half of the Sapporo, I actually had to force myself to drink the rest of the Rolling Rock.