Beer Connoisseurs Discuss Good Beer

[xDUMPTRUCKx]

Talk about quality beer, not the crap you can get at 7-11 (unless in San Diego where they sell Stone)

My favorite seasonal beer. St. Bernardus Christmas Ale. A Belgian strong dark ale.

So damn good. 10% abv. I can't even begin to describe how amazing this beer is.
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What's everyone else drinking?

[XJEEPER]

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Barq's has bite.........

[xDUMPTRUCKx]

gross.. . .

thats like the keystone of rootbeer.

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Barq's has bite.........

[WaXJ_Skier]

Black Butte Porter

[Glenn B]

I prefer a Dunkles Hefe Weizen. Tucher is probably my favorite, but not so easy to get in the states. Other than that, any Bavarian brewery that offers a weizen works. In the states, Pyramid, or Blue Moon passes ok.

[xDUMPTRUCKx]

I prefer a Dunkles Hefe Weizen. Tucher is probably my favorite, but not so easy to get in the states. Other than that, any Bavarian brewery that offers a weizen works. In the states, Pyramid, or Blue Moon passes ok.

They are good enough that I do not have to post a picture of what looks like a homosexual with his hands propping up his "muscles" as my avatar.

holy crap cool guy alert.

[wolfpackjeeper]

The Spaten Octoberfest I had a week or 3 ago was pretty nice. Hogarden is always a good choice. Yuengling will always be a favorite as well. Season Blue Moon is good, but I am looking forward to going to the local microbrew back home over xmas.

[old_man]

I like 90 Shilling or Guinness.

[IslanderOffRoad]

IPA's... hoppier the better. Also a big fan of porters and stouts.

Stone Brewery is my favorite brewery, followed closely by Dogfish Head and Firestone.

Since I've gone back to school, I've drank far more cheap beer than I used to. Most of the time its free, so free beer is always good. When it comes to cheap, I prefer PBR or Lone Star.

[ChiXJeff]

Maredsous 8, a Belgian Abby dubbel. Some seriously good stuff.

Usually, I'm drinking what I've brewed. I'm not set up for lagering [yet,] so there's often a lager or 2 in the fridge as well. At the moment, I have a breakfast stout, and a Big Sky Brewing Moose Drool clone (brown ale,) on tap, and a Scottish 80 and a cream ale carbonating (should be ready by the weekend.)

[the_weirdo]

My favorite is Brother Thelonius from the North Coast Brewing Co. Definitely worth the $55 per case (24 beers). 9.3% alcohol by volume, dark, and very tasty.

[xDUMPTRUCKx]

Being in San Diego Stone is somewhat cheap.

Good ole' Double Bastard.

IPA's... hoppier the better. Also a big fan of porters and stouts.

Stone Brewery is my favorite brewery, followed closely by Dogfish Head and Firestone.

Since I've gone back to school, I've drank far more cheap beer than I used to. Most of the time its free, so free beer is always good. When it comes to cheap, I prefer PBR or Lone Star.

[GSequoia]

I only drink the best.

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[Boatwrench]

I used to drink Bud, but now I only drink Miller products. My brother-in-law works for Miller so I want to make sure that company stays afloat so my sister (not Mary) & nieces don't have to come live with me.

[ryguy32789]

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The Amber is the better of the two. Its the best.

[fscrig75]

Troegs Mad Elf Ale. A little pricey for central PA but damn worth it.

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[TripleDuck]

Budweiser Budvar - sold state side as Czechvar.

[bigalpha]

I'm not a big beer drinker, but how can anyone with a penis drink PBR?

[Cottontail]

How do you drink PBR? Same way as any other beer! Open the top and tilt it back!

That said, I prefer Lone Star, but when I'm at the tavern back home, I will drink PBR. I think it is a rule that you have to drink cheap beer when you are in a joint that sells $1.95 pizzaburgers and $2.95 pork tenderloin sandwiches (with mayo and a pickle slice) that are as big as your head.

Oh...and I did see Milwaukees Best in a long neck bottle there once. Had no idea that they did anything but cans!

[billyjp2]

I love PBR, far superior to any other cheap beer

[kastein]

Blue Moon, Leffe Blonde, and Brooklyn Black Chocolate Stout are my favorites.

Sam Adams is usually pretty good, I'll drink Heineken if I'm at a party and it's that or other party beer, and I think I have a few others sitting in the pantry but haven't put them in the fridge yet for testing.

[redneckboarder]

blue moon is my drink and get drunk beer

harpoon IPA is for special occasions

and i usually have a long trail sampler pack in the fridge

[kastein]

well hell, if we're drinking to get drunk, that's where the whiskey comes out!

[XJ Eric]

I can't believe I haven't seen anyone mention Yuengling yet!

Thats where its at. I have to drive home to PA just to get it and I bring two case minimum back with me.
Short of that I'll drink Shinerbach
and Sam Adams
Blue Moon is a pretty good cheap beer.

[Darky]

I can't believe I haven't seen anyone mention Yuengling yet!

Yuengling will always be a favorite as well.
From earlier in the thread...

I like to go to Pizza Port whenever I'm down by Pendleton. They have a microbrewery that I like to sample a couple beers before deciding on one.

[JNickel101]

x3 on Yuengling and x2 on Czechvar....

....and xEleventy billion on gay avatars :D

[MrShaft696]

I generally stick with the hoppier & IPA style beers, I would consider Yuengling piss beer, just a small step above miller light, it just tastes ok & its cheap, but not worthy of much more than "americas oldest brewery" or whatever.

To throw a few out there
Victory, Hop Devil & Hop Wallop, awsome beers
Dogfish head: 60 & 90 min IPA
Saranac IPA
Newbold IPA from Phila Brewing CO
Yards ESA & IPA from phila as well
Blue Point brewery Hoptical Illusion (NY)

[WaXJ_Skier]

Dogfish head: 60 & 90 min IPA
90minute IPA is awsome, the 120minute is great when I can find it.

[Glenn B]

We have friends coming over tonight, so I will pick up a case of Yuengling Premium. At 13 bucks a case... a bargain.

I can't believe I haven't seen anyone mention Yuengling yet!

Thats where its at. I have to drive home to PA just to get it and I bring two case minimum back with me.
Short of that I'll drink Shinerbach
and Sam Adams
Blue Moon is a pretty good cheap beer.

[dphillips]

I've always liked IPA's but lately I've been hitting the unfiltered wheat beers pretty hard. One of the local shops will let you mix and match 6 pack of whatever you want to try. :clap:
Some of my favorites so far (in no particular order):
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[kastein]

I actually just picked up a 6pack of purple haze to see if I like it, thoughts?

I'll have to check out UFO too. I really like wheat beers/ales for some reason.

[Jeff in VA]

Chimay Red (Trappist Monk beer).....top fermented, unpasteurized

the most mind-blowing beer I've ever tasted

I've been trying to find the Blue as well, but have not been successful (yet)

Jeff

[yjnick95]

Great Lakes Christmas Ale.

[JNickel101]

oh I almost forgot....Roswell Alien Amber Ale...

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[wolfpackjeeper]

I have friends that clean the convenience stores out of Yuengling when they come to this side of the country for training. A buddy took 15 cases back from ASBC when he went. He UPSed his luggage so he could fit more in the car. Apparently it is not available in OK.

I love wheat beer, but I had to find brand options other than Blue Moon after Hill-Dog said it was her favorite beer.

[rocknxj]

I used to drink Bud, but now I only drink Miller products.

WTH, Boat?

Stone Arogant Bastard Ale or Double Arogant if you can get it.

I'm also a big fan of an IPA or Pale Ale from Mendocino Brewing Co. Yeah, bird beers rock.

[IslanderOffRoad]

Being in San Diego Stone is somewhat cheap.

Good ole' Double Bastard.

Indeed. I need to get down to the brewery again.

[IslanderOffRoad]

I'm not a big beer drinker, but how can anyone with a penis drink PBR?

Usually I drink it after a ping pong ball lands in a cup full of it.

[tharlanjr]

Anyone try Utopias from Sam Adams?

I'd like to try it, but for the $$$ its not gonna happen.

[CherBear]

Strohs for when all the money went to the Jeep. (happens a lot)
Strongbow for good stuff. (Yes its not a beer, deal with it)

[JNickel101]

I drank Strongbow all night with a bunch of Aussies at a pub in Bahrain once....

....worst hangover EVER. My boss said "that's what happens when you drink 9000 pints of anything alcoholic...."

[wolfpackjeeper]

Strongbow is good stuff, "K" is another good cider. comes in a black bottle.

[xDUMPTRUCKx]

I've yet to try Chimay. I thought it was commercial shit. Always just saw it and never looked into it. I may have to try it now, it seems to be a famous Belgian.

[xDUMPTRUCKx]

Anyone try Utopias from Sam Adams?

I'd like to try it, but for the $$$ its not gonna happen.

judging by how awful sam adams other beers are, id have to say they are okay at best. i did have a $25 utopia, but i hear it wasnt the same.


there a real beers out there that are superior.

[tharlanjr]

I would try it just to try, but at $25 for 2oz, and drank warm, no thanks...

I like the boston lager though.

The Double Bastard is good, I picked up old guardian last time I went to stone and that is not good at all, haha.

[JNickel101]

Sam Adams isn't garbage like most other beers (Bud, Coors, Miller, etc)

Their Imperial Stout and Double Bock are both good beers.....

Did anyone bring up Fat Tire or the other New Belgium Brew Co beers? Most of them are excellent....

[wolfpackjeeper]

My wife likes Magic Hat #9, I like their Circus Boy wheat beer

[xDUMPTRUCKx]

I would try it just to try, but at $25 for 2oz, and drank warm, no thanks...

I like the boston lager though.

The Double Bastard is good, I picked up old guardian last time I went to stone and that is not good at all, haha.



dude old guardian barley wine is amazing!

[xDUMPTRUCKx]

Sam Adams isn't garbage like most other beers (Bud, Coors, Miller, etc)

Their Imperial Stout and Double Bock are both good beers.....

Did anyone bring up Fat Tire or the other New Belgium Brew Co beers? Most of them are excellent....

fat tires good.

i like new belgium tripple and abbey.


Ale Smith Gran Cru, so amazing. Almost forgot about that.

[JeepFreak21]

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Pyramid > that!

fat tires good.

i like new belgium tripple and abbey.


New Belgium is one of my favs. In fact, I could go for summa this right now http://www.slicky.net/smilies/xmasyum.gif
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Billy

[xDUMPTRUCKx]

everyone sack rides pyramid and wildmer.



its all about this:
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And

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[red_01_xj]

I am a fan of IPA's, and the hopper the better. I typically like to drink local beers of the area...currently my two favorite are
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[xDUMPTRUCKx]

I am a fan of IPA's, and the hopper the better. I typically like to drink local beers of the area...currently my two favorite are



ever try a ruination from stone..... hop city.

my fav ipa:
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[JNickel101]

Paulaner (sp?) makes a great weissbier. they fly over about 200 kegs every year for Oktoberfest here (we have a German AF detachment stationed here with us).

[tharlanjr]

Ben, Old Guardian is disgusting, lol.

Alright smart beer people, whats the difference between beer, "Barley Wine" and "Wheat beer".

Isn't beer made from barley, hops and wheat?

I offered a friend some of the Old Guardian Barley Wine and he goes its just beer and laughed so I laughed but I had no idea what he was talking about, haha.

[JNickel101]

Beer is made from a fermented (but first malted) grain - take your pick - barley, wheat, and rye - barley being the most common.

[JRW7072009]

New Castle on tap is my most common choice, I enjoy dark beer. I really like Moose Drool but I cant get it now where I live.
http://www.bigskybrew.com/Our_Beers/Moose_Drool

[JRW7072009]

Ben, Old Guardian is disgusting, lol.

Alright smart beer people, whats the difference between beer, "Barley Wine" and "Wheat beer".

Isn't beer made from barley, hops and wheat?

I offered a friend some of the Old Guardian Barley Wine and he goes its just beer and laughed so I laughed but I had no idea what he was talking about, haha.

Barley Wine: Extra strong ale usually more than 6% by volume, closer to 11%, copper color, tawny or dark brown. An exceptionally strong style of old English ale, typically dark, rich, fruity and malty.

Wheat Beer: A beer brewed with wheat malt. Pale in color, medium-bodied in texture, slightly tart in flavor and normally has less alcohol by volume.

[souske]

Racer 5

[karstic]

I prefer a Dunkles Hefe Weizen. Tucher is probably my favorite, but not so easy to get in the states. Other than that, any Bavarian brewery that offers a weizen works. In the states, Pyramid, or Blue Moon passes ok.

One of the good things of visiting the Verwandtschaft in der Heimatland.

[karstic]

One of the many good things of visiting the Verwandtschaft in der Heimatland.

[asp]

so many good beers i can't decide where to start... i think my favorite IPA is stone, on tap. victory hop wallop is pretty dang good too. i also really like stouts; founders breakfast stout, brewed only from sept to dec... delicious on tap. and certainly not bad in the bottle either. i saw someone mentioned racer 5 back a page. that's good too.

[gradon]

I drink IPAs and Stouts. I've been drinking Bells Brown Ale and Kalamazoo lately. DFH's 60 minute and Brooklyn Brewery's Black Chocolate Stout have been my regular shift drinks(9:30 club), with Skull Splitter, Harpoon, or Sam Smith's readily subbed in the mix. Chimay Red and Blue are at the top of my list.

[JNickel101]

Anyone have any REAL Aussie beers? Victoria's Bitter or XXXX (yes, that's the name, it didn't get ''edited'', we used to call it 4X)

http://www.xxxxbitter.com.au/info/