Beer

[Back]

I like alcoholic beverages, from beer to shots.

Lets talk about beer.

American beer. American beer is Budwieser, Coors, Miller and all that. And while it is a decently cost beer, they do not really shine in the taste department. You have to realize these beers came from the same place. The independent brewery.

The Independant brewers here still make the kind of beer that the American corporate beers came from. Yes, Americans would not have beer if it weren’t for the [germans] Europeans... or Africans.

My home state makes an awesome bottle bock. Shiner Bock.

Being a big fan of bocks, and Guinness, I also like a lager on the warmer days. Especially a Sapporo or an OB.

[Toxicvixen]

I don't normally drink beer. I like the fou fou malt liquers if I am at a Tavern (Bacardi Raz), but I prefer Tequila. :D

[Hips]

The only beer I can stomach is Yuengling, and that only barely. :(

[isebumples]

I'm outta cleveland area, Grab up some Great Lakes Christmas Ale next christmas, its the best beer on the face of the earth.

-Bumples player

I love Coronas

- Arkans

[Keller]

For those in the Michigan area, hit up the Michigan Brewing Company. They have fine wheat beers and their pumpkin ale is to die for. It tastes just like pumpkin pie. Drink one on a Thursday in February and you'll feel like your at Grandma's watchin the Lions on Thanksgiving Day.

Other than that I enjoy a Stella for a good taste and decent buzz. Also, when in Colorado I grab a couple cases of In Heat Wheat.

[HarmNone]

I don't really care for beer. I especially dislike lager beers. The only beer I ever found that I could actually enjoy was the dark beer on draft in British pubs. :)

[Chadj]

You want REAL beer, come to Canada. We got the real shit.


I got two 4-packs of those Molson Canadian cold shot's last night.. Punched the hole in, and chugged. That is some good stuff :)

[Sean]

Generally I'd rather drink a budweiser/miller/coors/etc. than something regional or microbrewed. I just havn't found any micros or regionally brewed beers that I enjoy.

[Xcalibur]

Bud is good

A bit hot is better.

[AnticorRifling]

Fat Tire.

[Back]

For a good regional porter, Shiner Bock out of TX. For a lager, the best American would have to be Yuenglueng.

PS. Drank some Czeck BOOM porter last night. Nasty shit.

[Gan]

Not a huge beer fan.

I do like Fat Tire and a honey blonde beer is nice from microbreweries like Gordon Birche (sp) and Two Rows brewery here in Houston.

I like rootbeer even better.

[Xcalibur]

Champs's honey blond was damn good too.

But seems it's dead now, ain't seen one for a while:down:

[Back]

There is a Gordon Birche here in DC. Very good stuff. Their taps are chrome and have a coating of frost on them.

Just realized I mentioned Shiner twice. Well, three times now. heh

On the international circuit I really only like japanese or mexican beers. Dos XX Amber rocks.

[Gan]

The first Gordon Birche I went to was in Pasedena CA. We sat on the wood deck/patio and ate/drank while watching "The Maltese Falcon" being projected onto a nearby white brick building from the vacant lot next door. Was like a neighborhood movie night - WAY COOL. Good company, good food, good beer, and good entertainment.

[peam]

Red Stripe. Best beer ever, and it comes in neat bottles.

[isebumples]

As far as mexican beer goes, Bohemia is my favorite.

-Bumples

[Bobmuhthol]

Corona is the worst beer I've ever had the misfortune to consume. Sam Adams wins.

[Apathy]

Originally posted by Keller
For those in the Michigan area, hit up the Michigan Brewing Company. They have fine wheat beers and their pumpkin ale is to die for. It tastes just like pumpkin pie. Drink one on a Thursday in February and you'll feel like your at Grandma's watchin the Lions on Thanksgiving Day.



How can you bring up Michigan beer without saying Bell's? Bell's Oberon is one of the best beers out of a tap I've ever had and the Winter White Ale can get me completely faced, like only a few beers (or barley wines) can.

Asahi is a good beer on a nice summer day, real crisp. I used to have a thing for Sam Adams, but he didn't appreciate me so I had to cut that relationship off. Heinken is the all purpose beer.

Of course, I could really go for a nice wheat beer. Fuck Blue Moon, get Upland Wheat or Arcadia, both are better and not made by Coors. Add an orange and it's an experience :)

I sound like an advertisement lol.

[Asha]

:heart: Stella Artois :heart:

:punch: :compcrash: :devil:

[Apathy]

- post follow up

Best Beer = Arrogant Bastard Ale.
2nd Best Beer = Double Bastard.

[SnatchWrangler]

Any beers from Victory brewery (in PA).

HopDevil IPA is incredible, it's won a bunch of awards in the US. My mouth is watering just thinking about it. Loves me some IPAs.

Golden Monkey is a tripel bock, both of these beers are available now in parts of Europe, as they've done well in beer festivals over there.

I'm not a big fan of stout, but Victory's Stormking is fantastic, better than Guiness. I could drink this stuff for breakfast.

[xtc]

I am with Chadj on this one. Canadian beer is vastly superior to American.

[Latrinsorm]

'Nucks fly together!

And here I thought I had nothing to contribute to this thread.

[Back]

Heh, memory lane...

I have a new fav microbrew. From Snapp’s neck of the woods... Dogfish 90 Minute IPA. Not for the weak of heart. Stick with the 60 Minute IPA for casual consumption! <3 teh hops.

[Soulpieced]

I'm partial Boddington's, New Belgium 1554 (dark/black ale), and plenty of lagers.

[Jazuela]

LeBatt's 50, in a salt-rimmed glass.

[Clove]

Yuengling! Recognize my home state, Pennsylvania.

I'm not a big beer, or wine drinker (I prefer liquors and brandy) but I really enjoy IPA's and Hefeweizens. Blue Moon is a cheap quick fix for a wheat beer and I usually have a six pack in my fridge. Modelo Especial is my favorite Mexican beer.

[Jayvn]

I still want to have a party consisting of one case of "Beers of the world" for each person, they were selling at at the Cost plus World market. And have everyone do a race around the world.

[Stanley Burrell]

Not to offend anyone, but a lot of the usual white beers taste way too much the same to me (straight from the bottle) and, therefore, it's always Guinness Stout.

Guinness Draught has a pretty distinct taste to it as well: If you've never drank a bottle of beer in your life, or have and still care to read my worthless opinion, the little rocket widget does some Harry Potter-style magical shiznit to the blend :thumbup:

[Methais]

"We find that American beer is much like making love in a canoe -- it's fucking close to water!"
http://marksarvas.blogs.com/photos/uncategorized/ericdecoupe3.jpg

[Warriorbird]

I like Belgian beer.

[Jayvn]

I just got a 6 pack of blue moon's summer ale, they took the extra step and added the orange flavor plus some honey. :)

[Carl Spackler]

I'm a big Bell's Oberon fan in the summer... other than that I drink Miller or molson canadian

[Kriztian]

Alaskan Amber, Alaskan IPA, Alaskan Pale Ale. In that order. Butt-whiper, Coors, and Miller are cat-piss in comparison.

[Nauriel]

Most all American beer(and Canadian!) is pisswater, plain-and-simple. I am not a huge beer fan and honestly havent found too many brewed on this side of the pond that I care for.There was a micro-brewery in I think..SC? maybe it was Virigina but it had a few interesting ones. Guinness extra stout on tap is always a fav(even with the widget the can doesnt taste the same:( and bottles just ruin it.) As for Belgian beer... Hoegarrden I always love with an orange slice, its nice for summer and the only Belgian witbier that ive found in the US I like.(Blue moon is just crap) To continue with the Belgian...ive found a few strong dark ales that are nice, also Lambic is a huge favorite. Kriek, Pomme especially, P&#234;che, and Framboise.(the ones that are real fruit and actually Lambic based, the stuff with brown ale and fruit syrup is nasty!) Now..my hardcore love...Bavarian Dunkel, Dunkelweizen, and some Doppelbochs. <3

[Methais]

I don't know about the rest of you, but I love when I put a beer in the freezer and take it out just as it's starting to just barely freeze.

It makes me tingly in the pants.

[Sean of the Thread]

As long as it's JUST BEFORE starting to freeze. Then it's super.

[Methais]

Yeah that's what I mean.

[Mosquito]

Over this past summer I tried some Caribbean beers. Kaliber was the best.

[Goretawn]

Most all American beer(and Canadian!) is pisswater, plain-and-simple. I am not a huge beer fan and honestly havent found too many brewed on this side of the pond that I care for.There was a micro-brewery in I think..SC? maybe it was Virigina but it had a few interesting ones. Guinness extra stout on tap is always a fav(even with the widget the can doesnt taste the same:( and bottles just ruin it.) As for Belgian beer... Hoegarrden I always love with an orange slice, its nice for summer and the only Belgian witbier that ive found in the US I like.(Blue moon is just crap) To continue with the Belgian...ive found a few strong dark ales that are nice, also Lambic is a huge favorite. Kriek, Pomme especially, Pêche, and Framboise.(the ones that are real fruit and actually Lambic based, the stuff with brown ale and fruit syrup is nasty!) Now..my hardcore love...Bavarian Dunkel, Dunkelweizen, and some Doppelbochs. <3

:yeahthat:

Budweiser is horse piss. Busch is mountainman piss. Miller is just straight up piss.

I spent time in Germany and now can barely stand anything domestic.

Guinesse is always a safe bet, especially from the tap.

Any German Heffeweizen Dunkel.

[Asha]

Tonight I shall be enjoying Oranjeboom. And lots of it.
A supprisingly light pilsener imported from Holland, with a kick that's slightly less than Stella.
May have a few Jage chasers.

[Stanley Burrell]

Oranjeboom

All I could think of was the Bad Names List thread.

Yes, I have 0-negative life :sad:

[Sweets]

I don't like most American beer. Fucking close to water is right. Coors I could drink if I wanted something like iced tea but weaker. Guinness is a truly superior tap beer. Back in my bar maid days, it was the best seller. Harp (ale) has a delightful bite. Sleeman's Cream Ale is dandy cold on a hot day. Keith's light is a staple in my fridge. It isn't the best ale out there, but it's hometown proud Nova Scotia pale ale. And it's reasonably priced. Ooo, nearly forgot Kilkenny. Yum. Rickard's Red is fine on tap as well.

[Asha]

Harp rofl.
I haven't heard that word in the beer department since the 80's over here.
I was too young to try it, and I've had countless bar jobs, haven't seen it at all.
I'm 28 btw, incase it sounded like I was 200.

[Nauriel]

I use harp sometimes for black and tans but you did NOT hear me say that *cough* Hey even I get desperate?

[Skeeter]

LOL @ people who think Guiness is the epitome of beer. It's a fucking dessert.

German beer ftw. Also budweiser orginated in prague so is it still a domestic?

[Nieninque]

LOL @ people who think Guiness is the epitome of beer. It's a fucking dessert.

German beer ftw. Also budweiser orginated in prague so is it still a domestic?

Budweiser originated in Prague as a decent beer called Budwar...it is still in production. The Americans took it, turned it into cats piss and changed the name. So you can keep that as domestic, yeah.

[Asha]

I can't believe you people have heard of black and tan!
Jesus I thought was not just British but strictly from my county.

[Asha]

Budweiser originated in Prague as a decent beer called Budwar...it is still in production. The Americans took it, turned it into cats piss and changed the name. So you can keep that as domestic, yeah.

Not 'free glass' Budvar?
Excellent drink btw

[Sthrockmorton]

Fat Tire.

Props to all the New Belgium Brews (Especially "Triples"). I just wish they would make their way East so I could pick some up at IU. It's a pain lugging it back/forth from Colorado. Although, I did heard a rumor they may be opening their gates as far east as Chicago.

All this talk of miller/bud/coors being piss, I'm shocked no one's mentioned PBR yet.....

Nevertheless, I must admit, I'm more of a vodka drinker. Lets talk about Vodka :)

[Celephais]

I use harp sometimes for black and tans but you did NOT hear me say that *cough* Hey even I get desperate?
That's not a black and tan... that's a half and half. :) Black & Tans are so named because it's half Irish half English. There are a good number of other drinks with unique names... The "Irish American" is Guinness poured over Budweiser... but personally I feel that's a waste of Guinness.

I dislike the classification of "American" beer... there are plenty of american beers that are fantastic, Sam Adams of course comes to mind, but all the microbreweries are great... Magic Hat, Ten Penny produce some good beer too, no reason to group them together with stuff like bud, coors, miller, red dog, etc.

[Asha]

Vodka is absolutely horrible. I don't like mixing my spirits with anything and it really seems everyone has to have thiers mixed before they can enjoy it.
I only like spirits like Gin which actually taste of something other than wank and as we speak the last few I've had have kicked in and I should probably stop posting lol.
I think I tapped delete more than spacebar just then.

Oranjeboom plus mild skunk ftw.

[Sthrockmorton]

Vodka is absolutely horrible. I don't like mixing my spirits with anything and it really seems everyone has to have thiers mixed before they can enjoy it.
I only like spirits like Gin which actually taste of something other than wank and as we speak the last few I've had have kicked in and I should probably stop posting lol.
I think I tapped delete more than spacebar just then.

Oranjeboom plus mild skunk ftw.

I would say, "Starting a bit early?" But I guess it is 5 o'clock somewhere....

[Asha]

I got this going at 7pm.
I was due for relax time since it's my day off tomorrow.

[Latrinsorm]

Ash is from Jolly Oulde England, where it's past 10.

I used to like vodka, and then I tried scotch and realized that not all harder liquor tasted like death and taxes.

[Nauriel]

That's not a black and tan... that's a half and half. :) Black & Tans are so named because it's half Irish half English. There are a good number of other drinks with unique names... The "Irish American" is Guinness poured over Budweiser... but personally I feel that's a waste of Guinness.


Harp ale is Irish yes so -yes- harp and guinness would be half and half but I said when I was desperate! When I make it with Bass then its a Black and Tan again, pfft ;)

[Solkern]

fat tire or sunshine wheat bear > everything else

[Nauriel]

I can't believe you people have heard of black and tan!
Jesus I thought was not just British but strictly from my county.


You forget ive been over there, have irish and english blood AND am cultured, muahhaha! ;) fear me!

[Asha]

I just realised I sounded like Peam.

Over here, we make black and tan out of Bitter and Guiness. Pour the Guiness in first then wait a bit, then top it off with John Smiths or Tetleys bitter.
It's disgusting.

[Nauriel]

I just realised I sounded like Peam.

Over here, we make black and tan out of Bitter and Guiness. Pour the Guiness in first then wait a bit, then top it off with John Smiths or Tetleys bitter.
It's disgusting.

Dont forget the spoon! They usually put the ale/lager on the bottom over here, and I know it probably makes you cringe but I like mixing smithwicks and guinness once in a while too.
:D

[Celephais]

I just realised I sounded like Peam.

Over here, we make black and tan out of Bitter and Guiness. Pour the Guiness in first then wait a bit, then top it off with John Smiths or Tetleys bitter.
It's disgusting.

GuinNess...

:medieval:

[Celephais]

They usually put the ale/lager on the bottom over here

...

It's like the coriolis effect, in England gravity is reversed.

In america you still pour the Guinness in first and then the ale/lager over it, it then settles to the bottom. If they're not doing it like that where you're getting yours, they're doing it wrong.

[Celephais]

I take that back... sorta (cause it's Wiki and it also still says "correct" way):

To prepare a Black and Tan in the American way, first fill a glass halfway with the ale, then add the Guinness Draught (from the can, bottle, or tap). The top layer is best poured slowly over an upside-down tablespoon placed over the glass to avoid splashing and mixing the layers. A specially designed black-and-tan spoon is bent in the middle so that it can balance on the edge of the pint-glass for easier pouring.

In the United Kingdom (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_Kingdom), the correct way of preparing a Black and Tan is considered to be to pour half a pint of dark stout into a pint glass and then top up with draught bitter, so that both beers are thoroughly mixed together.

[Nauriel]

...

It's like the coriolis effect, in England gravity is reversed.

In america you still pour the Guinness in first and then the ale/lager over it, it then settles to the bottom. If they're not doing it like that where you're getting yours, they're doing it wrong.

Ive seen it done both ways and the ale on the bottom WAY too many times in bars around here. Then again it is the south and people are just..NEVERMIND. I do, however put my Guinness on the bottom and we all know Ash is refusing to put the second 'N' in guinness because he is being all anti-Irish! that uppity Englishman!

[Asha]

I take that back... sorta (cause it's Wiki and it also still says "correct" way):

If it's Wikii it's totally lie and fake proof. :/

[Asha]

...

It's like the coriolis effect, in England gravity is reversed.

In america you still pour the Guinness in first and then the ale/lager over it, it then settles to the bottom. If they're not doing it like that where you're getting yours, they're doing it wrong.

Is that actually true!?
i didn't think we were far enough the wrong side of the equator to change the way the shit like water drains?

[Celephais]

If it's Wikii it's totally lie and fake proof. :/
That's exactly why I said "sorta" ... cause any old idiot could have written it, but there isn't exactly a pouring authority on drinks (to my knowledge) so...


Is that actually true!?
i didn't think we were far enough the wrong side of the equator to change the way the shit like water drains?

No, I was just ragging on her because her post made it sound like she thought they actually stayed seperated in layers based on which was poured first, not based on their density.. so I was saying that in england gravity on drinks is reversed.

[Nauriel]

That's exactly why I said "sorta" ... cause any old idiot could have written it, but there isn't exactly a pouring authority on drinks (to my knowledge) so...



No, I was just ragging on him because his post made it sound like he thought they actually stayed seperated in layers based on which was poured first, not based on their density.. so I was saying that in england gravity on drinks is reversed.


AHEM! her damn it..HER! And I am quite aware they have different density ;)

[Celephais]

Is that actually true!?
i didn't think we were far enough the wrong side of the equator to change the way the shit like water drains?

Wait wait wait... where do you think the equator is?

[Asha]

Hahahah I was thinking that while reading his post then scrolled down to the inevitable I AM A CHICK.
Anyhow more fool me for thinking it was true lol.

[Asha]

I'm assuming you live in China!

[Celephais]

I'm assuming you live in China!

Swing and a miss. If I did live in China (China, Connecticut according to my "location" listed right above my post) I'd be on the same side of the equator as you still... England is on the same side as America, which is on the same side as Russia, China, and even the majority of the landmass of Africa.

I liked the suspense but I guess I'll ruin it... you're thinking of the date line... the equator is like the belt of the world, splits the world into north south, not east west.

[Warriorbird]

I tend to prefer hard liquour or wine to beer...but there are a few decent American microbrews. Still, there's something about alcohol made by monks. They've renounced women, they've renounced wealth, for tasty, tasty, fermented beverages. It has to boost the quality.

[Nauriel]

Forget liquour made by monks, Chocolate made by Spanish monks is just holy mouth-orgasm! You know you like the Lambic action, Conan ;)

[Asha]

Swing and a miss. If I did live in China (China, Connecticut according to my "location" listed right above my post) I'd be on the same side of the equator as you still... England is on the same side as America, which is on the same side as Russia, China, and even the majority of the landmass of Africa.

I liked the suspense but I guess I'll ruin it... you're thinking of the date line... the equator is like the belt of the world, splits the world into north south, not east west.

I was about to defend myself with various ''i knows'' and some ''obviously's'' but then I read 'mouth-orgasm' and forgot everything I was supposed to say.

[Gan]

So my neighbor and I have started a ritual of having a different untried imported round of beer after each weight lifting session.

We're on round 2 of the beer wind down. Here's the take thus far.

1. Lucifer - belgium beer (best to date, has faint fruity aftertaste)
2. Duvel - belgium beer (full bodied very hopsy)


For more qualified reviews: http://beeradvocate.com/

[TheEschaton]

If you're on a Belgian kick, try Three Philosophers. I love that shit.

[Gan]

I can't believe you people have heard of black and tan!
Jesus I thought was not just British but strictly from my county.

The first black and tan I ever heard of/tried was in Pittsburgh, PA. Felt like I was eating dinner in a glass.

[Gan]

If you're on a Belgian kick, try Three Philosophers. I love that shit.

I'll put that on the list. There are some good mentions of some german/belgian beers back near page 2 of this thread (my page2).

I like the extra kick the imported has with the higher alcohol content.

The Lucifer was like 11 bucks a 4 pack. I grabbed a 750ml bottle of Duvel tonight for 9 bucks at Specs. That duvel is freaking expensive. Not that I can complain since I replaced my now empty bottle of Anniversario rum cost me 25 bucks for a 750ml. That is the shiz of shiznit right there mano.

[Doughboy]

Sam Adams
Shiner Bock
Fat Tire
I'll still drink a Bud Light once in a while
I wish I could remember the names of some of the stuff we drank while I was stationed in Europe. Was like a beer paradise.
Theres a few local brews that we used to get down here in Miami that were pretty kickass. Hurricane Lager, etc etc.

And please do not drink Sierra Nevada Pale Ale. I tried that shit once and wanted to slap the person that gave it to me. I'm not that big of a connoisseur, but disgusting still means disgusting to me.

[Doughboy]

The first black and tan I ever heard of/tried was in Pittsburgh, PA. Felt like I was eating dinner in a glass.

mmmm black and tan...I think I may have to go out to the pub around the corner from the house and have me a couple of those...

[Shifted]

Mythos - Better than bud light
Amstel, Heineken, Guinness

[Back]

Blue Point Brewing Company out of Long Island.

Their Hoptical Illusion is pretty damn smooth for an IPA.

[Anebriated]

If you're on a Belgian kick, try Three Philosophers. I love that shit.

Hah the bar across the street from my place just started ordering kegs of Three Philosophers. Its glorious. I second the notion to try it if you have the opportunity.

Fat Tire is also good.

[Sean]

Originally Posted by Back
Blue Point Brewing Company out of Long Island.

I wouldn't let my lips touch anything that comes from Long Island.

[Latrinsorm]

Now Iced Teas from Long Island, that's another matter.

[Asha]

I was going to say that.
Waaaaaaiiiit , no way you drink Eric?

[Sean of the Thread]

Thanks for bumping this thread assholes. I just had to pop some librium.

[Latrinsorm]

I drink socially! :)

[Asha]

:)

[Snapp]

Now Iced Teas from Long Island, that's another matter.

:yeahthat: They are my fave drink.

[Back]

Clipper City brewing out of B-more Murlan has a really great Gold Ale.

They also make Holy Sheet calling it an “&#252;ber abbey ale”. Its pretty good but watch out for the 10% AVC.

[Back]

I wouldn't let my lips touch anything that comes from Long Island.

It’s actually pronounced “Lawn Guylend” and yeah I’ve made that mistake before. On the positive side she did give me a pedicure once.

[Warriorbird]

"she"

Myself and three friends demolished a case of kriek last week while playing retro fighting games. It ruled.

[Back]

Hah the bar across the street from my place just started ordering kegs of Three Philosophers. Its glorious. I second the notion to try it if you have the opportunity.

Trying the 3Ps tonight. Half-day FTW. I was worried about the cherry-lambic... but its not overpowering. Pretty good. I’ll bet draft is even better.

[Gan]

Now Iced Teas from Long Island, that's another matter.

The mixed drink if all mixed drinks.


Long Island Iced Teas > all


That is all.

[Miscast]

the best beer is in japan

[Back]

the best beer is in japan

I love Sapporo and Kirin. If you are ever in Japan buy some Kirin Light and actually read everything on the can. Hilarious.



Anyway, I ran into one of the owners of Clipper City Brewers out of Baltimore last night. Great guy with a great wife and they LOVE beer. I’ve met them on several occasions and they are such great friendly happy smiley people.

I told him I tried their Hang Ten from their Heavy Seas line. Well, get this. He tells me to stash a four-pack for one year because it ages well. This shit is already delicious and 10%.

He said he would give me a bottle of 2007 at which point his wife laughed and exclaimed, “He must be hiding it from me!”

It would be awesome but I am not counting on it. It’s a very casual relationship. But you are damn straight I am buying a pack and stowing it for 09.

I should ask Sean2 where the best hiding places are because I am not sure I could wait that long.

[Morrff]

Moosehead larger and yingling(sp) the southern ale/larger/beer whatever it is... I like them both

[radamanthys]

Fun beers of late:

Abita, "Turbodog"
Victory, "Hopdevil"
Smuttynose, "Old brown dog"

[Keller]

Fun beers of late:

Abita, "Turbodog"
Victory, "Hopdevil"
Smuttynose, "Old brown dog"

I approve of all of those selections.

If you ever make it out to CA -- look for Bear Republic's Hop Rod Rye. I promise you'll love it.

[Back]

Smuttynose

Grabbed a six of the Smuttynose Winter Ale.

It’s a dobbel. Its potent. Its good beer.

[Keller]

I am on a craft-beer-bar pilgramage in new York over the next couple of days. If any of the NYC kids want to tag along let me know.

Tonight I hit up the house of brews at 51st and 8th ave. It was a huge let down. First I ordered a westmalle tripel. They were out. Then a dogfish raison d'etre. They were out. I settled for a chimey red.

[Sean of the Thread]

Beer snobs.

[Proxy]

Guinness, Sam Adams, Cut-Throat Porter, & Moose Drool. Occasionally I'll play with some lesser known import from some half forgotten corner of the world. And at ALL COST will I avoid American piss water. Bud Light?!?! WTF how in the hell can anyone call that crap beer?????????! Corona is just as bad.

[Khariz]

Guinness, Sam Adams, Cut-Throat Porter, & Moose Drool. Occasionally I'll play with some lesser known import from some half forgotten corner of the world. And at ALL COST will I avoid American piss water. Bud Light?!?! WTF how in the hell can anyone call that crap beer?????????! Corona is just as bad.

So Sam Adams isn't American piss?

[Anebriated]

bought my buddy a sixtel of Mad Elf for christmas. 10.2% alc... Not a bad beer from the Troegg's Head line of beers.

[bookanon]

Best beer in the north east is anything from Magic Hat

[Back]

bought my buddy a sixtel of Mad Elf for christmas. 10.2% alc... Not a bad beer from the Troegg's Head line of beers.

Tried that recently. About three beers in I was feeling loopy then discovered the high alc content. They should sell those in four packs.

[Keller]

bought my buddy a sixtel of Mad Elf for christmas. 10.2% alc... Not a bad beer from the Troegg's Head line of beers.

Troegs makes some really good beer. The Mad Elf is one of the better seasonal around. Definitely check it out if you like good beer. Even if you like bad beer, this might be the one to convert you. They also have a double bock that is fantastic.

For my money, Bear Republic (Racer 5 IPA, Hop Rod Rye, Big Bear Black Stout, Racer X Double IPA) is the best craft brewery in the states -- but places like Troegs are good, too.

Magic Hat is also pretty good. It's not the best craft beer around, but it does a great job of being not-bad. Magic Hat #9 is my favorite of their beers in circulation. A friend in LA had one of their Russian Imperial Stout (Thumbsucker) cellared and we tried it before we left LA. It was fantastic.

[bookanon]

i am partial because I nused to go to the brewery and buy it half gallon at a time straght for the tap mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm

[Apathy]

So Sam Adams isn't American piss?

Silly rabbit, haven't you seen the marketing? Its obviously hand crafted in small batches.

[Keller]

Sam Adams isn't the worst beer immitator around, to its credit.

[Proxy]

:yeahthat:

Its at least palatable.

[Khariz]

Sam Adams isn't the worst beer immitator around, to its credit.

I agree, I happen to like Sam Adams (especially a few of the seasonal brews), but I just had to point out that it's kind of funny to dump on Miller for being "American piss" and then refer to Sam Adams as a real beer in the next sentence. I mean, Christ, the beer is named Sam Adams.

[Back]

There is probably more good American beer than bad actually.

What is considered “bad” American beer by some are the top three: Coors, Miller and Budwieser. They must have been good at some point or they wouldn’t be the top three. These days it may be a matter of “brand”. Like people who choose Absolut over Sky.

But there are tons of great American beers out there. Personally I think Yuengling out of PA is a damn fine low price point domestic on tap or bottled. Canned not so much.

Shiner out of Texas, Dogfish out of Delaware, Clipper City out of Baltimore, Sierra Nevada out of Cali, and the list goes on and on.

I bet you can find outstanding local brews in every state of the union.

[Khariz]

I agree on Shiner and Yuengling. Yum.

[Allereli]

I'm fine drinking coors light, mich ultra and bud light and I'd still drink them if they changed the name from beer to American piss.

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I'm fine drinking coors light, mich ultra and bud light and I'd still drink them if they changed the name from beer to American piss.

Heh. American Piss Golden Lager. Not such a good brand name.

When it comes to cans I do drink Miller Lite. Its super pasteurized and weak so you can drink gallons and never feel the after affects.

[Keller]

I bet you can find outstanding local brews in every state of the union.

http://www.gotham-imbiber.com/demystifier.pdf

That's got a pretty extensive list of the craft breweries (as well as the corporate breweries) in the world.

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http://www.gotham-imbiber.com/demystifier.pdf

That's got a pretty extensive list of the craft breweries (as well as the corporate breweries) in the world.

d.b.a. is a great bar. They have a whiskey list as well.

If you are brave enough for the down and out dive bar scene, try the place at the corner of 1st and 1st, lower east side. I can never remember the name of it. Go figure. Oh wait...

MARS BAR!!!!

They have a great punk rock juke box.

[Khariz]

I should have added that I drink Coors Light as well. I'm not a miller or bud fan, but eh, Coors is alright to me. It's not as good as it used to be though (but maybe thats because I used to lived in Denver, and got the shit straight from Golden, back then they actually {really} cold packed it.)

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Spring is around the corner and the crafts are putting out their spring lines... man. Beer should have fashion week, but instead of beers walking down a catwalk, you walking down a catwalk trying all the beers.

Anyway.

Sierra Nevada ESB (Early Spring Brew). Beautiful amber color, snappy taste that does not linger. with a spicy hoppy nose. Flavorful but very clean on the palate. 5.9 ABV so be careful.

[Warriorbird]

Had a bunch of Tripel Karmeliet over lunch.

[Keller]

Had a bunch of Tripel Karmeliet over lunch.

Yummmmm.

Next -- try Westmalle Tripel.

[Celephais]

Spring is around the corner and the crafts are putting out their spring lines... man. Beer should have fashion week, but instead of beers walking down a catwalk, you walking down a catwalk trying all the beers.
They're called beerfests...

[Methais]

A friend of mine and I used to play Beeropoly, a take on Monopoly we came up with a long time ago.

Bascically you play Monopoly, but anytime you have to pay for anything (rent, luxury tax, etc.), you have to drink.

If you landed on someone's property and they had a house(s) or hotel, you had to drink once for having to pay, and then an additional drink for each house. If you land on a hotel, you have to shotgun a beer.

If you land on Free Parking, you can make up pretty much any rule you want, within reason, and you can't alter the drinking rules (i.e. you can't make someone down a 12 pack for having to pay you rent).

One example of our drunken stupidity ended up with us having to use our shoe as a beer holder when you'd drink for the rest of the game once, so when we'd have to drink we'd have to remove our shoe, put the can/bottle in the shoe, and then drink. Then you can remove the beer and put your shoe back on if you want.

If you go to jail, you have to get up and walk a straight line both ways for about 10 feet. If you don't fuck up, you go to "Just Visiting" instead of being in jail and you get to roll again. If you fuck it up, then you go to jail (and drink), and can either try and roll doubles to get out, try walking the straight line again to get out (which if you fuck it up you have to drink again, plus you're still in jail), or just pay the $50 to get out, which results in another drink since you're paying.

In the rare instance you get one of those Community Chest/Chance cards that make you pay $50 or whatever to all other players, you have to take a drink for each person you pay.

That's pretty much the basics. No matter how slow the game starts out, everyone is guaranteed to be hammered by the time the game is over, assuming you even make it that far.

I also highly recommend you play a version that does the money counting for you, for obvious reasons. They even have a board game version now that uses debit cards instead of paper money. We always just fired up the NES version. Maybe we'll do it again this week. It's been a few years.

Either way, it's a blast and something everyone should try at least once.

[iJin]

That game sounds badass.

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Trying some Magic Hat summer seasonal Wacko. Its a gorgeous red color, just slightly less opaque and a tint browner than cranberry juice, which I thought odd for a summer beer. But it is very light and refreshing. Very dry, plum and rose nose notes, malt and orange.

ABV 4.5 so definitely a hot summer day chugger.

Magic Hat knows their craft.

[Asha]

Heh, ''chugger''..


Sober aswell.

[Keller]

Trying some Magic Hat summer seasonal Wacko. Its a gorgeous red color, just slightly less opaque and a tint browner than cranberry juice, which I thought odd for a summer beer. But it is very light and refreshing. Very dry, plum and rose nose notes, malt and orange.

ABV 4.5 so definitely a hot summer day chugger.

Magic Hat knows their craft.

Thanks. I will look for it.

Lauren had the Brooklyn Weisse on Saturday night. If you want a beer that tastes like banana Runts, then you should try this beer. It was surprisingly disgusting.

[Parkbandit]

Trying some Magic Hat summer seasonal Wacko. Its a gorgeous red color, just slightly less opaque and a tint browner than cranberry juice, which I thought odd for a summer beer. But it is very light and refreshing. Very dry, plum and rose nose notes, malt and orange.

ABV 4.5 so definitely a hot summer day chugger.

Magic Hat knows their craft.

Chad begs to differ:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p2exiZIn2Oo

[TheLastShamurai]

I'm a Sam Adams fan myself.

[Sean of the Thread]

<--- having a real nasty High Gravity for breakfast today.

It's raining and I have to take the bus to about 8 places so I thought I'd indulge and make the best of it.

[Asha]

I can't do that.
Even one beer has the chance to completely ruin my day.
I just can't stop at 1, I hate mild buzzes.

[Sean of the Thread]

Who said I was stopping today?

[Parkbandit]

It's 8 am man.. is getting drunk this morning the best thing to do for your life right now?

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Chad begs to differ:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p2exiZIn2Oo

heh. While we share the same name and passion for beer I disagree with his description. The Wacko I had was not sweet at all. It could be that we got different batches. For example, this year’s Sam Summer is weak on the pepper.

Anyway, amusing and I’d drink a beer with the dude.

[Asha]

Who said I was stopping today?

Like one or two every few hours?
That's doable but it will eventually break down into seeking to get annihilated.
I couldn't deal with daily shit while drinking.

I'm not a pro.

[Parkbandit]

heh. While we share the same name and passion for beer I disagree with his description. The Wacko I had was not sweet at all. It could be that we got different batches. For example, this year’s Sam Summer is weak on the pepper.

Anyway, amusing and I’d drink a beer with the dude.

We moved to a neighborhood with a "World of Beer" nearby. (http://worldofbeerusa.com) and it's been a blast going there after work with a friend and sampling all the different brews. I had a nasty "Rogue" IPA the other night.. but so far, that's the only beer I haven't liked at all.

[Sean of the Thread]

It's 8 am man.. is getting drunk this morning the best thing to do for your life right now?


Who said I was getting drunk?

It was just bread in a can for breakfast.

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RJ Rockers Brewing Company - Bell Ringer

Beautiful light amber pour. Champagne bubbles, almost Guinness thick head. Sweet melon nose notes, orange rind citrus, coastal air.

A little sweet at start but bitter on the finish with great malt flavor. Small bubble carbonation is very smooth, silky. Orange rind finish. Maybe a little clove.

ABV 8.5.

Yeah, I like.

PS. I have a pretty even head when drinking beer but be warned. Just one of these will fuck with your sense of gravity.

While it is a beautiful beer to pour and drink its a little too strong for me.

[Skeeter]

Anybody in the Chicago area that could ship me some Fat Tire? Apparently online sellers can't ship it to Ohio.

[Cusack]

Its all about cider.. Enjoying some Blackthorne now.. Against my better judgement.

[Asha]

Blackthorn is shit where I come from.
If we want good cider we have to go out into the country and get home pressed or if we can't, then at the least it'd have to be Scrumpy Jack.
That's a nice drink.

[Keller]

Blackthorn is shit where I come from.
If we want good cider we have to go out into the country and get home pressed or if we can't, then at the least it'd have to be Scrumpy Jack.
That's a nice drink.

You've obviously never experienced Woodchuck. Blackthorn is unfortunately one of the better ciders widely available in the U.S.

[Ryvicke]

Premium Grain Belt (Midwest)

GoldStar

[Cusack]

Blackthorn is shit where I come from.
If we want good cider we have to go out into the country and get home pressed or if we can't, then at the least it'd have to be Scrumpy Jack.
That's a nice drink.

Well I'm no cider connoisseur, but I think Strongbow tastes best.. I think it's more of a nostalgia thing. I went to London in 2002 and got hooked on the stuff. I dont really buy it at stores but there's a local pub near my place that has Blackthorne on tap.. which is delicious and good nuff IMO.. but damn, it hits you hard later. Needless to say I'm very slow at getting my shit together this morning. ugh. :drunk:

[Asha]

Well I'm no cider connoisseur, but I think Strongbow tastes best.. I think it's more of a nostalgia thing. I went to London in 2002 and got hooked on the stuff. I dont really buy it at stores but there's a local pub near my place that has Blackthorne on tap.. which is delicious and good nuff IMO.. but damn, it hits you hard later. Needless to say I'm very slow at getting my shit together this morning. ugh. :drunk:

I completely agree with the Strongbow, mate.
In my town it's the drink of champions and everyone I know drinks it because of it's crisp taste and decent percentage of alcohol.

It's not a treat like Scrumpy Jack or say, a new barrel guest ale.
It's just the one we naturally reach for every time.
That or Stella.

[AnticorRifling]

You've obviously never experienced Woodchuck. Blackthorn is unfortunately one of the better ciders widely available in the U.S.
I haven't tried any other hard ciders but I thought woodchuck was liquid candy.

[Methais]

Woodchuck is fucking awesome. I think I'll buy some tonight and get hammered now.

[Xorai]

Not sure if it's been mentioned but leinenkugel sunset wheat has a pretty nice taste to it and goes down smooth.

[AnticorRifling]

Apparently I didn't know the rules.

How much wood could a woodchuck chuck if a woodchuck could chuck wood? A woodchuck would chuck all the wood a woodchuck could chuck if a woodchuck could chuck wood.

[Keller]

I haven't tried any other hard ciders but I thought woodchuck was liquid candy.

Try a dry cider.

Woodchuck is liquid candy because it's like 600 calories a bottle.

[Methais]

Try a dry cider.

Woodchuck is liquid candy because it's like 600 calories a bottle.

Apparently not. Unless you just forgot the italics.

http://www.drinksmixer.com/desc1576.html

http://www.calorieking.com/foods/calories-in-cider-draft-dark-dry-5-alc_f-Y2lkPTM0Njg0JmJpZD0xMTExJmZpZD02NzUzMCZwYXI9.html

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Kona Brewing Company - Fire Rock

Brownish amber, course bubbles, weak foamy head. Sweet nose, cherry, hops, anise... bitter, sour, mineral finish. Not what I expected.

ABV 5.4

Not stellar.

[peam]

It just so happens that I'm brewing up an extremely dry apple cider at the moment.

If I can figure a way to ship it, without getting corkscrewed in the ass due to breaking 37 laws, I'd be happy to send any of you guys a sample.

[Mateius]

I usually like dark beers but I had a beer called Oberon made my Bells in michigan and it was pretty tasty.

The Optimator tastes like shit but at 12.5 or 13.5 % (its .5% less than whatever wine qualifies for) you forget how bad it tastes after two tall glasses.

Worst beer i've ever had was called the mongoose. 11.5% but it was .99 cents for a tall can. was great for the preparty in college.

[Keller]

Apparently not. Unless you just forgot the italics.

http://www.drinksmixer.com/desc1576.html

http://www.calorieking.com/foods/calories-in-cider-draft-dark-dry-5-alc_f-Y2lkPTM0Njg0JmJpZD0xMTExJmZpZD02NzUzMCZwYXI9.html

Ok. I pulled a number out of my ass.

It has over twice the caloric content of a lite beer.

[Methais]

Ok. I pulled a number out of my ass.

It has over twice the caloric content of a lite beer.

This is why it's not called Woodchuck Lite.

[Skeeter]

Not sure if it's been mentioned but leinenkugel sunset wheat has a pretty nice taste to it and goes down smooth.

Enjoying a 6er of this right now. One of my new favorites.

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Clipper City Brewing Company’s line of Heavy Seas - Below Decks

Described as a barley wine. I know one of the partners of CCBC and he recommended it if I could find the 2007 batch. Just so happens I found some dusty bottle at an out of the way place.

Rich dark amber color, on the redder side. Fine carbonation, and head which does not last long but leaves a thin layer of suds on the top and rim of the glass. Cherry, apricot nose, slightly sweet tongue but balanced by warmth and barley, a little chocolate malt.

Outstanding.

ABV 10% but really this is a beer to sip, not chug.

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Not sure if it's been mentioned but leinenkugel sunset wheat has a pretty nice taste to it and goes down smooth.


Enjoying a 6er of this right now. One of my new favorites.

Trying the amber now after reading these posts. Good stuff. I’ll have to try the Sunset next time.

[LMingrone]

Got a six of Newcastle and another of Killian's. My personal favorites. My neighbor had some Sam Adams flavored stuff yesterday, and I'm not a fan of Sam Adams, but it was pretty good.

An extra treat: the Indian dude that owns the store near me makes his own wine and beer. He makes everyone drink it, stuff tastes like rubbing alcohol. My opinion, always accept alcohol from a dude that said he made it in his basement.

[Cusack]

Enjoying a Strongbow right now.. Heaven in a glass.

[UnholyBliss]

The mixed drink if all mixed drinks.


Long Island Iced Teas > all


That is all.

Long Islands are my favorite drink, though it's too bad a lot of the bars around here make them weak and/or put a limitations on them.

I'm not much of a beer drinker, but I do enjoy an [extremely] cold corona with salt and lime while I'm BBQ'n. Usually I stick to vodka though.

However, if anyone has any ideas on a beer that doesn't make you feel overly full or have a horrible bitter taste I'm open for suggestions. :)

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Long Islands are my favorite drink, though it's too bad a lot of the bars around here make them weak and/or put a limitations on them.

I'm not much of a beer drinker, but I do enjoy an [extremely] cold corona with salt and lime while I'm BBQ'n. Usually I stick to vodka though.

However, if anyone has any ideas on a beer that doesn't make you feel overly full or have a horrible bitter taste I'm open for suggestions. :)

LI’s have as much alcohol as real martinis. About 2ozs. If you aren’t getting that find another bar!

For beers go for barley wines. I’ve posted a couple here. Sierra Nevada has a great one called Big Foot.

[LMingrone]

Yeah, LIs can kick your ass. You have to go to a dive though, all the chains serve sprite in a glass. Place near me makes 'em so strong I end up playing Photohunt all night.

[Cusack]

Long Islands are my favorite drink, though it's too bad a lot of the bars around here make them weak and/or put a limitations on them.

I'm not much of a beer drinker, but I do enjoy an [extremely] cold corona with salt and lime while I'm BBQ'n. Usually I stick to vodka though.

However, if anyone has any ideas on a beer that doesn't make you feel overly full or have a horrible bitter taste I'm open for suggestions. :)

Sorry, I missed all of that.. Was too busy staring at yer profile picture :drool:

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Yeah, LIs can kick your ass. You have to go to a dive though, all the chains serve sprite in a glass. Place near me makes 'em so strong I end up playing Photohunt all night.

rofl. Naked Photohunt ftw.

[Androidpk]

I love corona, never tried salt with one before though.

[Cusack]

Well I'm drunk. Yay Saturdays!

[Xorai]

Trying the amber now after reading these posts. Good stuff. I’ll have to try the Sunset next time.

I haven't tried the amber, mind comparing it to something before I go drop $9.00 on a six of it?

[LMingrone]

Well I'm drunk. Yay Saturdays!

Word! :: High-fives Cusack::

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I haven't tried the amber, mind comparing it to something before I go drop $9.00 on a six of it?

Well, its good, but not that good honestly.

If you like wheats drop a Hamilton on a Samuel Adams Imperial White 4pk. Great wheat ale but be careful of the sediment.

If thats too much for your taste just grab a 12 of Natty for six bones.

[Miscast]

I like how Japanese beer is 1.5 times cheaper at Safeway in the U.S. than in Japan.

[radamanthys]

Well, its good, but not that good honestly.

If you like wheats drop a Hamilton on a Samuel Adams Imperial White 4pk. Great wheat ale but be careful of the sediment.

If thats too much for your taste just grab a 12 of Natty for six bones.

I'm not a big wheat beer fan, heh. Wheat anything is for a particular palette, one which I do not possess, unfortunately. Fortunately, any place that typically sells a wheat has something else of equal deliciousness for my standards.

[Asha]

Jesus you guys have cheap as shit beer.
(cost)

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Sierra Nevada is really growing as a company. I’ve really enjoyed their Celebration Ale, the new Summerfest, Torpedo and Bigfoot.

Today its Kellerweis. Not crazy about it. Has a bubblegum aftertaste.

Shiner IMO still wins with their Hefeweizen.

[Anebriated]

Have Troeg's Sunshine Pils on tap currently. Its delicious.

[Cusack]

I have the day off, it's hot as hell out here in Hollywood, and I'm already on my second drink of the day.. yes, cider.

Too early?

[Jorddyn]

I have the day off,...
Too early?

No such thing as too early on a day off.

[Cusack]

No such thing as too early on a day off.

I like your thinking!

[Anebriated]

No such thing as too early.

fixed

[Keller]

I visited my wife, who is teaching a summer session for UCLA in Paris, over the 4th of July.

We found this amazing craft beer store. (http://www.caveabulles.fr/)

The owner spoke fluent english and was quite knowledgable about craft beers in France. The prices were outrageously low (6.40 euro for 750 ml; 4.20 euro for 330 ml). We walked out with a suitcase full of beer for 60 euro. Amazing. I highly recommend it to anyone who is visiting. Bring a hard-case suitcase to bring beers back.

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River Horse Summer Blonde Ale

Really really nice. Smooth, refreshing, a little bitter, very dry. Perfect with my philly cheese-steak with onions and jalapenos. Only 4% ABV so chug away.

[Anebriated]

River Horse Summer Blonde Ale

Really really nice. Smooth, refreshing, a little bitter, very dry. Perfect with my philly cheese-steak with onions and jalapenos. Only 4% ABV so chug away.

whered you find the cheesesteak?

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whered you find the cheesesteak?

Heh, I’m not in Philly so its really a DC cheesesteak. I usually hit ZBurger but today I was lazy and just went to Jerry’s. FAT DADDY FTW!

[Anebriated]

Yeah I got curious when I saw you say it had jalapenos. While delicious its uncommon for this area.

[Hulkein]

I know it's not the most exotic beer but I've been on a huge Hoegarden kick lately. Lemon, no lemon, whatever, I love it in the summer time.

[diethx]

I know it's not the most exotic beer but I've been on a huge Hoegarden kick lately. Lemon, no lemon, whatever, I love it in the summer time.

I love Hoegaarden.

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Yeah I got curious when I saw you say it had jalapenos. While delicious its uncommon for this area.

I need to hit Philly for an authentic one. But the jalapenos are my thing. Would they look at me weird if I asked for them?

[Hulkein]

I need to hit Philly for an authentic one. But the jalapenos are my thing. Would they look at me weird if I asked for them?

Nah probably not. They have full peppers sitting out at Pat's/Geno's. I would suggest just using them, I'm sure they would be just as good.

[NocturnalRob]

Hoegaarden + lemon + roofdeck + good music = happy rob

edit: the last three are optional

[Asha]

Omg I wish I could take a picture of my Hoegaarden glass I got at a beer fest years ago.

It. is. huge.

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Heh. I was drinking Dirty Hoes last Friday.

Like a black and tan but Hoegarden topped with Guinness.

[Hulkein]

No a real Dirty Hoe is topped with this real expensive red beer. It's delicious.

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No a real Dirty Hoe is topped with this real expensive red beer. It's delicious.

Now I want to know what that real expensive red beer is.

The Dirty Hoes I drink may be unique to the particular place in the area that I live in. Just like with cheese-steaks.

But the real beautiful thing about Hoegarden topped with Guinness is not so much the flavor... its like walking around drinking a lava lamp.

[Hulkein]

It's Hoegaarden with a splash of Lindeman's Framboise. The bar that does it near me is an Irish bar too which is why I think this is the real Dirty Hoe because they pretty much put Guinness in anything, but not in this case. Try it out, it's really good.

Edit: A google search seems to show that Dirty Hoe can reference either Hoegaarden with Guinness or Hoegaarden with Framboise.

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Starting my 48 hours of free time with a 12 pack sampler of Starr Hill out of Charlottesville, VA.

4 fun flavors! The Love, Jomo Lager, Amber, and Pale.

The Love. Unfiltered wheat hefeweizen. Unlike the Kellerwies from two weeks ago... this one is much more palatable. Closer to a Shiner hefeweizen.

Jomo Lager. The gift of great beer. Decent enough but nothing really special.

Amber, nothing special.

Pale, pretty good actually.


All in all, support your local. And drink responsibly.

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For summer imports I like Tiger out of Singapore. Great cold beer, low ABC, great flavor. Really great lager.

[AnticorRifling]

Had some Strongbow recently, that was good shit.

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Had some Strongbow recently, that was good shit.

Yeah, a very fruity beer. Not surprised you liked it.

ZING!

[AnticorRifling]

I hate beer with a pasion, hard cider I like. Liquor I like. Beer can die in a cave.

[NocturnalRob]

Yeah, a very fruity beer.
Strongbow is a cider, you ignorant turd.

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I hate beer with a pasion, hard cider I like. Liquor I like. Beer can die in a cave.

More for me then.


Strongbow is a cider, you ignorant turd.

Ok, I don’t want to get in-between you and your cider butt buddy. Strongbow is decent.

[NocturnalRob]

Ok, I don’t want to get in-between you and your cider butt buddy. Strongbow is decent.
I didn't say it was good. I said it was a cider. I think Strongbow is for nancy boys. Might as well drink a fucking Zima. Give me an IPA any day of the week.

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Way too much anger over beverage preference. But yeah, Anti likes drinking Strongbow while watching musicals.

[NocturnalRob]

ROB MAD!! ROB CRUSH!!

[radamanthys]

http://www.arrogantbastard.com/images/intro.gif (http://www.arrogantbastard.com/index3.html)

[NocturnalRob]

generally i find that the hops in AB overpower the malt too heavily, but definitely a good beer.

[AnticorRifling]

Way too much anger over beverage preference. But yeah, Anti likes drinking Strongbow while watching musicals. I do enjoy musicals as well, that's very true. Last one I saw was Lion King, I'm hoping The Producers comes to town again I missed it last time.

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I do enjoy musicals as well, that's very true. Last one I saw was Lion King, I'm hoping The Producers comes to town again I missed it last time.

Ok, Mary Poppins.

[AnticorRifling]

Mary Poppins wasn't bad either.

[NocturnalRob]

Mary Poppins wasn't bad either.
and that's even after you got my sloppy seconds.

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http://www.arrogantbastard.com/images/intro.gif (http://www.arrogantbastard.com/index3.html)

Dunno. Tried many of the AB line and they tend to go dark and sweet. Its crafted well, no doubt. Its summer time. Bring something light and chuggable.

[radamanthys]

generally i find that the hops in AB overpower the malt too heavily, but definitely a good beer.

I find it too sweet for some days, but typically I love it.

The place that used to be my haunt, around the corner from my apartment. It's one of the few things I miss about Binghamton. Something for every mood, for every person.

CyberCafe West offers one of the Southern Tier's finest selection of beers from microbrewers around the world. Currently on tap:
Well's Bombadier
Heavey Seas Loose Cannon
Pilsner Urquell
Sly Fox Hop Project
Paulaner Hefe-Weizen
Arrogant Bastard
Waschusetts Blueberry
Hoegaarden
Hobgoblin
Yuengling
Stella Artois
Guinness
Rogue Dead Guy
Bud Light
Lagunitas IPA
DogFish Head 60 Minute IPA
Ithaca Apricot Wheat
Victory Hop Deavil
Middle Ages Wailing Wench
Sierra Nevada
Smuttynose Old Brown Dog

Bottled Beer:
3 Philosophers
Bodingtons
Bud
Corona
Dogfish 90 Minute IPA
Duvel
Hebrew Messiah
Heinekin Light
Hofbrau Lager
Ithaca Apricot Wheat
Long Trail Double Bag
Middle Ages Syracuse Pale
Miller Light
Monty Python Holy Ail
O'Douls
Sam Smith Oatmeal Stout
Sea Dog Blueberry
Smirnoff
Twisted Tea
Weyerbacher Blithering Idiot
Woodchuck Cider
Phin & Matt's
Youngs Dirty Dick

[ElvenFury]

Ok, Mary Poppins.

Said the dude with the kitten Avatar, who I'm pretty sure is rockin' it to "Bye Bye Birdy".

[radamanthys]

Dunno. Tried many of the AB line and they tend to go dark and sweet. Its crafted well, no doubt. Its summer time. Bring something light and chuggable.

I agree with that. I tend to like dark and that particular kind of sweet. You have to be a beer connoisseur to call AB sweet- it requires a refined palate. Hence the name, I think.

[Back]

Mary Poppins wasn't bad either.

How is it at all possible that you are going to fuck up a beer thread with musicals?

Ok, fine. I liked West Side Story.

[radamanthys]

How is it at all possible that you are going to fuck up a beer thread with musicals?

Ok, fine. I liked West Side Story.

I still have a proverbial boner for the first one I conducted. Into the Woods.

That said, Sondheim is a giant flaming gasoline-based douche.

[Back]

I agree with that. I tend to like dark and that particular kind of sweet. You have to be a beer connoisseur to call AB sweet- it requires a refined palate. Hence the name, I think.

If I were you I would have responded with “I like my beer like I like my women. Dark, bubbly and sweet.’

[NocturnalRob]

nice list!! i put down some notes. some of those are some pretty goddamned awesome bevvies. And only 140 miles from my office!!

edit: i clearly have very little going on in the office today.


Currently on tap:
Well's Bombadier- decent bitter, but can sometimes be overpoweringly sweet.
Heavy Seas Loose Cannon- standard IPA. nothing to write home about, but definitely drinkable.
Pilsner Urquell- meh
Sly Fox Hop Project- wow. i've had this once (out of Philly, I think), and it's definitely memorable. very good. lingering aftertaste. wish i could have one right now.
Paulaner Hefe-Weizen- I'm not much for wheat beer, but this is one of the better ones, I feel. Not sure I would even spoil it by adding fruit.
Arrogant Bastard- see comments above
Waschusetts Blueberry- never had it
Hoegaarden- standard
Hobgoblin- don't like brown ale that much. never had it.
Yuengling- philly piss
Stella Artois- standard
Guinness- standard
Rogue Dead Guy- one of my faves. a lot of flavor
Bud Light- die
Lagunitas IPA- palatable, if barely.
DogFish Head 60 Minute IPA- a pussy version of the 90-minute and 120-minute
Ithaca Apricot Wheat- this is, in a word, pisswater. it tastes like a fruit roll-up that's been shoved up someone's ass.
Victory Hop Deavil- Hopdevil is money. My rogue's name is Hopdevil. That is how much I love this beer. That is all.
Middle Ages Wailing Wench- never had it
Sierra Nevada- good beer if you want some flavor and plan on drinking a lot
Smuttynose Old Brown Dog- don't like brown ale that much. never had it.

Bottled Beer:
3 Philosophers- i never liked quad beers. they were always too full-bodied for me. almost like drinking a milkshake.
Bodingtons- meh
Bud- meh
Corona- double meh
Dogfish 90 Minute IPA- quite enjoyable, and deceptively strong
Duvel- meh
Hebrew Messiah- meh
Heinekin Light- urine meh
Hofbrau Lager- i've had it, but i don't remember the taste. that should tell you something.
Ithaca Apricot Wheat- pisswater in a bottle instead of a pint glass
Long Trail Double Bag- never had it
Middle Ages Syracuse Pale- i seem to recall this being a fairly flavorless APA, but not terrible
Miller Light- meh
Monty Python Holy Ail- I drank this as a joke once, and the joke was on me. Tastes like copper ass.
O'Douls- really?
Sam Smith Oatmeal Stout- i hate oatmeal stout. to each his/her own.
Sea Dog Blueberry- never had it
Smirnoff- jesus tap-dancing christ
Twisted Tea- your slip is showing
Weyerbacher Blithering Idiot- here's an example of "just because the alcohol content is high, doesn't mean it tastes good." this is something like 11 or 12% ABV, and it's not good. Unbelievably sweet and almost cringe-inducing.
Woodchuck Cider- There you go, Anticor
Phin & Matt's- never had it
Youngs Dirty Dick- never had it

[Keller]

generally i find that the hops in AB overpower the malt too heavily, but definitely a good beer.

Try Hop Rod Rye.

Best IPA style beer made in America (that I've tried).

[AnticorRifling]

Fuck yeah Woodchuck. Funny story I'm banned from like 3 public golf courses because of woodchuck and the various things done while drinking it.

[radamanthys]

nice list!! i put down some notes. some of those are some pretty goddamned awesome bevvies. And only 140 miles from my office!!

edit: i clearly have very little going on in the office today.

You're in midtown, right? What's the menu at your haunt?

My brother's down there (47th/9th), I will almost 100% hit up what you suggest.

[NocturnalRob]

You're in midtown, right? What's the menu at your haunt?

My brother's down there (47th/9th), I will almost 100% hit up what you suggest.
it's embarrassing, man. i either go to the beer gardens down in Brooklyn or I'll go to the Whole Foods Beer Room in the Bowery and just splurge. They have something like 160 bottles. Plus growlers.

Although, Hop Devil Grill is pretty good. It's down in the East Village, and they usually have about 45 on tap and 45 bottles.

Oh, and Resto. If you like Belgian beer, you have to go to Resto. It's on east 29th between park and lex. very good food and over 100 bottles.

[radamanthys]

it's embarrassing, man. i either go to the beer gardens down in Brooklyn or I'll go to the Whole Foods Beer Room in the Bowery and just splurge. They have something like 160 bottles. Plus growlers.

Although, Hop Devil Grill is pretty good. It's down in the East Village, and they usually have about 45 on tap and 45 bottles.

Oh, and Resto. If you like Belgian beer, you have to go to Resto. It's on east 29th between park and lex. very good food and over 100 bottles.

Ever been to http://www.beermenus.com/?

[NocturnalRob]

Ever been to http://www.beermenus.com/?
HI-OOOOOOO!!

nice. thanks, man.

[radamanthys]

HI-OOOOOOO!!

nice. thanks, man.

Haha, no problem.

Enlightened self-interest: now you'll be able to tell me the best places for my bro and I to hit up when I head back downstate. :)

[EasternBrand]

Oh, and Resto. If you like Belgian beer, you have to go to Resto. It's on east 29th between park and lex. very good food and over 100 bottles.

Highly credited. My advice is to get a couple of friends and do one of their Large Format Feasts. Sausage, whole pork shoulders and legs, ribs, chops... giant plates of meat is what I'm saying. Even a dish or two of some green things they call "vegetables." And oh, the beers...

Incidentally, I think they have some sort of partnership with Beermenus.com, which has some extremely knowledgeable and friendly staff.

[Keller]

it's embarrassing, man. i either go to the beer gardens down in Brooklyn or I'll go to the Whole Foods Beer Room in the Bowery and just splurge. They have something like 160 bottles. Plus growlers.

Although, Hop Devil Grill is pretty good. It's down in the East Village, and they usually have about 45 on tap and 45 bottles.

Oh, and Resto. If you like Belgian beer, you have to go to Resto. It's on east 29th between park and lex. very good food and over 100 bottles.

Do you know about the Blind Tiger?

It is widely regarded as one of the two best beer bars in the US.

www.blindtigeralehouse.com

[NocturnalRob]

do one of their Large Format Feasts.
this. if you can get 7 other people, get one of their suckling pigs (cochon de lait). it's intense and awesome and totally worth the $475 pricetag.

And yes, as was mentioned, the beers.

[EasternBrand]

Do you know about the Blind Tiger?

It is widely regarded as one of the two best beer bars in the US.

www.blindtigeralehouse.com

That place is serious business for beer drinking, but the digs are a bit uncomfortable. All high tables and bar seating. Decent looking menu, but never eaten there.

You ever go to The Brickskellar in DC? I always loved the kind of fake old-timey ambience, but there was nothing fake about the wallet dent. NY prices in DC? :(

[NocturnalRob]

Do you know about the Blind Tiger?
I haven't been, and it's sad because I keep meaning to set aside a Saturday and try 15-20 beers, pork sandwiches, etc, but...shit, I really have no excuse. I guess I just keep forgetting? Well, fuck that. I'm in AC this weekend. Next weekend, I'm going. You will have a review, sir.


You ever go to The Brickskellar in DC?
Brickskeller = fail. What about Birreria Paradiso in Georgetown? It's the beer bar in the basement of Pizzeria Paradiso? I always had a good time there.

[Anebriated]

Where in NY are you guys? I think Im being sent up to the boroughs/L.I. next month for work. If I go ill be up there for roughly 3 weeks and looking for some drinking buddies.

[NocturnalRob]

Manhattan. Live on the upper east side. Work in midtown east. Let me know. I like alcohol.

[EasternBrand]

Brickskeller = fail. What about Birreria Paradiso in Georgetown? It's the beer bar in the basement of Pizzeria Paradiso? I always had a good time there.

Is that the place somewhere in between G'town and Dupont? I didn't spend a whole lot of time in DC, but somehow I overlooked this place. I will say that Brickskeller is definitely not my favorite place of all time, but in terms of serious beer bars, I never found anything better in DC. This is not the only reason I left, but I can't say it didn't contribute.

[Keller]

That place is serious business for beer drinking, but the digs are a bit uncomfortable. All high tables and bar seating. Decent looking menu, but never eaten there.

You ever go to The Brickskellar in DC? I always loved the kind of fake old-timey ambience, but there was nothing fake about the wallet dent. NY prices in DC? :(

The Blind Tiger, when I was there over New Year's time, had Hop ROd Rye on draught for $6 a pint. That is cheap. SUPER cheap.

I've been to Brickskellar (and live about 75 feet from it's even shittier sister, RFD). I'd much rather enjoy the smaller selection at Matchbox, go to Brasserie Beck, Granville Moore's, or Cafe Belga.

I don't really enjoy poor inventory of mediocre bottles, so I don't enjoy Brickskellar or RFD.

[NocturnalRob]

I don't really enjoy poor inventory of mediocre bottles, so I don't enjoy Brickskellar or RFD.
Buuuuuuuurn...wicked burn!

[Keller]

Buuuuuuuurn...wicked burn!

I went to the Brickskellar once.

I ordered a Hop Rod Rye. She gave me a Red Rocket Ale (by the same brewery). I was like, "This isn't what I ordered." She said, "We're out of the Hop Rod."

Now, I like Red Rocket Ale, but can't you let me decide what my follow-up selection will be? I left her a nominal tip, just so she knew I remembered to tip, and just thought she was a shitty bartender.

[EasternBrand]

I don't really enjoy poor inventory of mediocre bottles, so I don't enjoy Brickskellar or RFD.

Haha... it may not be exhaustive, but the bottle list can hardly be described as poor, even if a few of the bottles can individually be described as mediocre (or worse . . . Molson Ice?).

http://www.lovethebeer.com/beer-list.html

I've never been to RFD, so can't comment on that, but this list from the Brickskeller is replete with excellent selections, including many of the ones already listed in this thread.

EDIT: Just read your last post. I guess the list is only worth as much as what they actually have in stock, to be sure.

[Keller]

Haha... it may not be exhaustive, but the bottle list can hardly be described as poor, even if a few of the bottles can individually be described as mediocre (or worse . . . Molson Ice?).

http://www.lovethebeer.com/beer-list.html

I've never been to RFD, so can't comment on that, but this list from the Brickskeller is replete with excellent selections, including many of the ones already listed in this thread.

EDIT: Just read your last post. I guess the list is only worth as much as what they actually have in stock, to be sure.

They absolutely have a great list.

But from all accounts I've read, they rarely have your first selection. That was true from my experience.

[radamanthys]

I went to the Brickskellar once.

I ordered a Hop Rod Rye. She gave me a Red Rocket Ale (by the same brewery). I was like, "This isn't what I ordered." She said, "We're out of the Hop Rod."

Now, I like Red Rocket Ale, but can't you let me decide what my follow-up selection will be? I left her a nominal tip, just so she knew I remembered to tip, and just thought she was a shitty bartender.

I SELL JOHNNY BLUE and DALMORE AND UTOPIAS AND EVERYTHING FOR A DOLLAR EACH!!!!!
(But sorry, I'm out of that.)

[Back]

Haha... it may not be exhaustive, but the bottle list can hardly be described as poor, even if a few of the bottles can individually be described as mediocre (or worse . . . Molson Ice?).

http://www.lovethebeer.com/beer-list.html

I've never been to RFD, so can't comment on that, but this list from the Brickskeller is replete with excellent selections, including many of the ones already listed in this thread.

EDIT: Just read your last post. I guess the list is only worth as much as what they actually have in stock, to be sure.

Dude. Brickskeller rocks.

For those who question... do you have any inkling of an idea how hard it must be to stock and inventory over 100 imports? Eat a fucking perogi and have a beer already.

[NocturnalRob]

For those who question... do you have any inkling of an idea how hard it must be to stock and inventory over 100 imports?
Yes. Yes, I do. But oh wait!! That's what you fucking market. That's what you're known for. That's your fucking job. Do your job.

And fuck you, Back. I hate you with the fire of at least two suns. Big suns.

[Back]

Yes. Yes, I do. But oh wait!! That's what you fucking market. That's what you're known for. That's your fucking job. Do your job.

And fuck you, Back. I hate you with the fire of at least two suns. Big suns.

Thats no match for my black hole. I eat your suns and shit galaxies.

And have a PBR for dessert.

[Keller]

Yes. Yes, I do. But oh wait!! That's what you fucking market. That's what you're known for. That's your fucking job. Do your job.

Agreed.

I'd rather go to an establishment with less selection and know they'll have what I order.