Beer

[HarryChiling]

I personally drink:

1. Sam Adams (all flavors are great to me)
2. Guinness (smooth and rich)
3. Corona (at all day events because you can drink them all night)
4. Kalik (bahamian beer tastes almost like a mix between a heiniken and a corona)
5. Troeg (any of their beers all great)

[gemstone]

There was a micro brewer/ restaurant in Indy that would bring out a sampler rack of about 8 shot glasses of what they brewed form light to very dark. MMM MMM MMM.

[Fezz]

Some of us do not discriminate between the hop and the grape. I got reacquanted with a fine Chimay Red this week while in Anchorage as well as a fine German brew that I can't recall the name. Also had a fine Blonde ale from Glacier Brewhouse in Anchorage. :cheers:

Chimay Red. Now thats what I am talking about! That is probably my favorite brew. I generally am a Hop-Head, but Chimay Red has been my tops for years. The white and blue are not bad either. But for the white, I'd rather splurge and get the Westmalle Trappist.

[Fezz]

There was a micro brewer/ restaurant in Indy that would bring out a sampler rack of about 8 shot glasses of what they brewed form light to very dark. MMM MMM MMM.

Most micro-breweries will do this. I have found that most micro-breweries/brewpubs=SUCK!

I am in Southeast Pennsylvania. We have a bunch of world class micros here. Victory Brewing is in my town! I am about 35 minutes away from Stoudt's Brewery, which was one of the very first micro-breweries to start the craze years ago.

[gemstone]

Most micro-breweries will do this. I have found that most micro-breweries/brewpubs=SUCK!

I am in Southeast Pennsylvania. We have a bunch of world class micros here. Victory Brewing is in my town! I am about 35 minutes away from Stoudt's Brewery, which was one of the very first micro-breweries to start the craze years ago.

That place in Indy did not suck.

[Cindy K]

You don't find Dos Equies(sp) or Corona to be the same?

Yep, do too. Probably couldn't distinguish between the two. Round here, if a 'drinking establishment' doesn't carry one, they'll carry the other. They're interchangeable.

[optigrrl]

Beer! Now there's a topic an optician can go on about.

I've been into Pacifico lately (hold the fruit) and Foster's on the side. For lighter fair, Labatt's even though it's Canadian's version of Coors Light.

I must say that when I am rich I'll splurge and do a Duval - their anniversary brews are something special and worth the $11 ++ sticker price.

And, as a wino I am currently loving cab-francs from the pacific northwest. Though I have to admit I am pretty loathe to veer from the Loire Valley but on occaision I am pleasantly surprised!

cliche: :cheers::cheers::cheers::cheers:

[Fezz]

I must say that when I am rich I'll splurge and do a Duval - their anniversary brews are something special and worth the $11 ++ sticker price.

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Ah....Duvel=Devil.


That is one wicked brew. It is so light, fizzy, pale and straw colored. It has to be light and easy to knock back a few, right? ;)


Wrong!!!!!! That beast is a high alcohol wild thing that smacks you around and makes you beg for mercy. That is unless your like me and only limit yourself to ONE, 1 only.

[For-Life]

We should play a drinking game

Everytime Fezz posts you take a small sip.

We should be drunk by lunch

[k12311997]

We should play a drinking game

Everytime Fezz posts you take a small sip.

We should be drunk by lunch

Currently only thing in the house is Jack, I'd be drunk before breakfast was over.

[shanbaum]

I'm usually disappointed by bottled beer, but I can recommend "Eye of the Hawk" from the Mendocino Brewing Co. in Saratoga Springs.

[OPTIDONN]

ah Duvel!! Got a bunch of that for a gift one year. Thought I could toss it back just like a regular 6 pack. Boy did I regret that!!

[Jim Schafer]

Great Lakes Dortmunder is a tasty beer....if only they exported to Florida

We have a brewery here in Dunedin FL, ..The Dunedin Brewery, that has several flavors, Pale Ale, Honey Wheat and my favorite Red Head Ale. They also do the obligatory seasonal beers.

I like all of the Sam Adam's offerings too. That Brooklyn Ale out of NYC is a fine brew..

last night I floated in the pool sipping on an Old Milwaukee

Jeez...I like em all. Truely a gift of the gods....

Jim

[shanbaum]

last night I floated in the pool sipping on an Old Milwaukee

Why not just drink the water from the pool?

[cash1]

billy beer!!!!!:cheers:

[optical24/7]

I can't say what I consider the best beer, I like different beers at different times. But I can tell you the absolute worst beer on earth..

There was a pool hall years ago in Houston that had 42 or 45 different beers from around the world. I went on a mission to try them all (not at one time:)). I ordered this beer called Dragon Snout (from Singapore I think). Oh my God.... More like Dragon Snot! The nastiest thing I've ever tasted. If that pool table there hasn't been re-felted, I'll bet there's still a stain on it.

[Jim Schafer]

Why not just drink the water from the pool?

Aw c'mon Robert...you know Old Milwaukee won several blind taste tests against some of the best beers in the world...well that is what their marketing folks tout! I like to grill while drinking Old Milwaukee too.

Now that the threat of the evening thunderstorm has past, I will float and sip another Old Milwaukee and bypass my Sam Adams Summer Ale... that is my weekend stash!

Jim

[Scott R]

I will be driving to Toronto in a few weeks for vacation. I usually bring back a few cases of Labat Ice, Rickerds Red ( didnt see that one last year) and a couple of cases of other fine brews. My wife usually heads to the North York Mall and I head to the Beer store. Anybody have any suggestions?
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[Judy Canty]

Either winos or crackheads!

Then there are those of us who prefer an aged Single Malt...

;)

[Fezz]

Aw c'mon Robert...you know Old Milwaukee won several blind taste tests against some of the best beers in the world...well that is what their marketing folks tout! I like to grill while drinking Old Milwaukee too.

I don't know much about beer ;), but I THINK Consumer Reports did a beer taste testing/ best beer kind of thing a few years ago and Old Milwaukee got top honors!

I enjoy all types of beers, I brew my own, and have literally tasted thousands of beers! That being said, I think that there is a time and place for every kind of beer. Many times, I am asked what is my favorite beer. I love this question. My usual response is-"Whatever beer you and I are enjoying right now!"

No matter what beer you prefer, I'm just happy that you are enjoying BEER!*


*Unless your Judy Canty..............................Sorry my friend, I can't get most single malts past my nose. But, I am glad that you enjoy the social lubricant, alcohol!


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[Ory]

I will be driving to Toronto in a few weeks for vacation. I usually bring back a few cases of Labat Ice, Rickerds Red ( didnt see that one last year) and a couple of cases of other fine brews. My wife usually heads to the North York Mall and I head to the Beer store. Anybody have any suggestions?
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Lots of suggestions for good beer, but unfortunately your ideas of good Canadian beer and mine seem to differ. I can't recall the last time I drank Blue........

Try Upper Canada Dark if you like a nice smooth malty beer.

Cheap ($1 a bottle) beer has really become popular lately thanks to Lakeport Brewing who marketed good, inexpensive beer. Previously it was only the really bad stuff that was sold at "discount" prices but they have really put out a good product; try Lakeport Honey.

Neustadt puts out an appetizingly named 10W30 which is about the right colour but tastes much better, I promise!

[Fezz]

I LOVE beer.

Keep the conversations flowing like the elixer that tickles my tastebuds!


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[Scott R]

Lots of suggestions for good beer, but unfortunately your ideas of good Canadian beer and mine seem to differ. I can't recall the last time I drank Blue........

Try Upper Canada Dark if you like a nice smooth malty beer.

Cheap ($1 a bottle) beer has really become popular lately thanks to Lakeport Brewing who marketed good, inexpensive beer. Previously it was only the really bad stuff that was sold at "discount" prices but they have really put out a good product; try Lakeport Honey.

Neustadt puts out an appetizingly named 10W30 which is about the right colour but tastes much better, I promise!

Im taking notes. I enjoy many different types of beer. While on vacation I plan on sampleing as many different beers as possible. I will be spending a week at a cottage up north. From what I understand the biggest attractions in that neck of the woods is the beer store. Endless supply of beer + BBQ. I may never want to leave.

[DrNeyecare]

LOL, I can't believe you started this topic Fezz....

I love beer as well. Favorites being hoppy IPA's, Russian Stouts, and Belgium's. If I was stranded on an island, these are the beers I would want to have with me:

1. Stone Russian Imperial Stout (all vintages except the current 2007 vintage): sorry guys, but once you try a Stone RIS, it makes Guiness look like Bud Light....
2. Avery Majaraja - A great Double IPA
3. St Bernardus 12 - my favorite Belgium Tripel
4. Rogue Hazelnut Nectar Brown Ale - this is delicioius!!
5. Pizza Port Old Viscosity

Beers that I don't like are ones that are lower than 6% alcohol, and taste like water....

Beers that I dream of trying, that are not found in CA, are stuff from Brooklyn Brewery, Three Floyds, and Westy 12.

[Fezz]

LOL, I can't believe you started this topic Fezz....

1. Stone Russian Imperial Stout (all vintages except the current 2007 vintage): sorry guys, but once you try a Stone RIS, it makes Guiness look like Bud Light....

Victory has a smack you in the face and laugh about it imperial stout as well=Storm King!

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