Title: Who likes beer?
Post by: leftyguitarjoe on January 17, 2009, 07:16:23 PM
Post by: leftyguitarjoe on January 17, 2009, 07:16:23 PM
I am nothing short of a beer geek. I have had somewhere around 75 different kinds of beer thus far. I rarely drink to get drunk, but instead I drink to savor the complex palate of tastes good beer has to offer. My favorite beer is Troegs' Nugget Nectar, an amazing imperial amber ale. I like well hopped beers, but also well balanced beers. I'm not too big on hop-bombs, although I do enjoy the occasional IPA.
I REFUSE to drink cheap beer. I simply wont. They are disgusting and give real beer a bad name.
I REFUSE to drink cheap beer. I simply wont. They are disgusting and give real beer a bad name.
Title: Re: Who likes beer?
Post by: VanReal on January 17, 2009, 07:25:44 PM
Post by: VanReal on January 17, 2009, 07:25:44 PM
Wow! It sound like you have given a lot of thought to this, it reminds me of people that go to wine tastings:) I love beer but have to say am not as profound regarding what types I like. I don't like bud beers and HATE Miller Lite or the like. Being inTexas I prefer the Mexican beers as they are easy to find. I'd have to say I usually go for the Pacifico or Sol, don't really care for Corona. That being said I will drink MGD at a bar and it doesn't bother me that it's cheap. Go beer!
Title: Re: Who likes beer?
Post by: bowmore on January 18, 2009, 03:56:05 AM
Post by: bowmore on January 18, 2009, 03:56:05 AM
Quote from: "leftyguitarjoe"I am nothing short of a beer geek. I have had somewhere around 75 different kinds of beer thus far.
Well, being from Belgium, how could I not like beer :D )
Quote from: "leftyguitarjoe"I REFUSE to drink cheap beer. I simply wont. They are disgusting and give real beer a bad name.
I'm not sure cheap beer necessarily equals bad taste. At least not here.
My current top 5 would be (in no particular order) :
Hoegaarden Grand Cru
Westmalle Double
Rochefort 10°
Ciney brown
Gueuze De Troch
Title: Re: Who likes beer?
Post by: leftyguitarjoe on January 18, 2009, 05:08:51 AM
Post by: leftyguitarjoe on January 18, 2009, 05:08:51 AM
I have had belgian beers. I have had the big ones. Chimay, Duvel, Delirium, ect...
Title: Re: Who likes beer?
Post by: Ihateyoumike on January 18, 2009, 08:31:41 AM
Post by: Ihateyoumike on January 18, 2009, 08:31:41 AM
Hate it.
But then again, I'm pretty sure I'm allergic to alcohol, so more than 1 in a night and I'm sick.
But then again, I'm pretty sure I'm allergic to alcohol, so more than 1 in a night and I'm sick.
Title: Re: Who likes beer?
Post by: dobbo996 on January 18, 2009, 10:41:38 AM
Post by: dobbo996 on January 18, 2009, 10:41:38 AM
I enjoy a glass of beer.
I live in Wales in the UK so we have a massive choice of both imported and domestic beers. There's lots of nasty tap beer (lagers) - Carling, Stella Artois, Carlsberg - all brewed under license here. Mostly booze-binge stuff. But we're lucky enough to have quite a few microbreweries that produce some decent beers. I do sometimes drink bitters etc but prefer what we call 'lagers'. Cardiff, where I live, has its very own brewery - Brains - which has been around for well over 100 years. Brains has lots of its own pubs (bars) across the City. I still like an occasional pint of Brains 'Dark' (more of a stout) or 'SA', nicknamed 'Skull Attack' by locals.
I've been to Belgium quite a few times and their beers are varied and generally very good. Not too sure about the fruit-based ones though. Must say I'm very partial to a glass of Leffe Blond or Brun.
Had a great time at the Munich Beer Festival but was a bit worse for wear, so the beers are a bit blurred to be honest.
Been to the USA five times and tried most of their beers. Most of it I find pretty bland, though I do quite like bottled Michelob. Same goes for most of the Mexican beers. Not terribly keen on Spanish beers (unless I'm no holiday when everything seems to taste better!) but I do like an Italian import, Peroni Gran Reserve.
Lately I've turned my attention to Polish bottled beers (imported rather than brewed under license). These are very reasonably priced and, I find, very 'clean'.
I live in Wales in the UK so we have a massive choice of both imported and domestic beers. There's lots of nasty tap beer (lagers) - Carling, Stella Artois, Carlsberg - all brewed under license here. Mostly booze-binge stuff. But we're lucky enough to have quite a few microbreweries that produce some decent beers. I do sometimes drink bitters etc but prefer what we call 'lagers'. Cardiff, where I live, has its very own brewery - Brains - which has been around for well over 100 years. Brains has lots of its own pubs (bars) across the City. I still like an occasional pint of Brains 'Dark' (more of a stout) or 'SA', nicknamed 'Skull Attack' by locals.
I've been to Belgium quite a few times and their beers are varied and generally very good. Not too sure about the fruit-based ones though. Must say I'm very partial to a glass of Leffe Blond or Brun.
Had a great time at the Munich Beer Festival but was a bit worse for wear, so the beers are a bit blurred to be honest.
Been to the USA five times and tried most of their beers. Most of it I find pretty bland, though I do quite like bottled Michelob. Same goes for most of the Mexican beers. Not terribly keen on Spanish beers (unless I'm no holiday when everything seems to taste better!) but I do like an Italian import, Peroni Gran Reserve.
Lately I've turned my attention to Polish bottled beers (imported rather than brewed under license). These are very reasonably priced and, I find, very 'clean'.
Title: Re: Who likes beer?
Post by: Kyuuketsuki on January 19, 2009, 10:56:51 AM
Post by: Kyuuketsuki on January 19, 2009, 10:56:51 AM
Porter! I love Porter ... bad for the head though! Late Red's good too but yeah I've tried an awful lot of beers but can't for the life of me remember what they were.
Kyu
Kyu
Title: Re: Who likes beer?
Post by: Squid on January 19, 2009, 07:49:38 PM
Post by: Squid on January 19, 2009, 07:49:38 PM
I'm a big fan of hefeweizen. Paulaner makes a great hefeweizen. Shiner's is okay as is Sam Adams but they can't hold a candle to Paulaner's brew. Unfortunately, Paulaner is a bit expensive though. I also have a great love for an ale called Tilburg's Dutch Brown Ale - it's so damned good! I let my sister try one, she can't stand beer or anything like it and she thought it was good. It's not really sweet or anything it just has a good full flavor and no harshness, it's very very smooth and doesn't have the aftertaste that you get with most domestics like Budweiser.
Title: Re: Who likes beer?
Post by: leftyguitarjoe on January 20, 2009, 12:29:45 AM
Post by: leftyguitarjoe on January 20, 2009, 12:29:45 AM
Quote from: "Squid"I'm a big fan of hefeweizen. Paulaner makes a great hefeweizen. Shiner's is okay as is Sam Adams but they can't hold a candle to Paulaner's brew. Unfortunately, Paulaner is a bit expensive though. I also have a great love for an ale called Tilburg's Dutch Brown Ale - it's so damned good! I let my sister try one, she can't stand beer or anything like it and she thought it was good. It's not really sweet or anything it just has a good full flavor and no harshness, it's very very smooth and doesn't have the aftertaste that you get with most domestics like Budweiser.
Shiner is alright for its price.
Right now, I'm shelling out $11.25 a six pack for Nugget Nectar. I have to drink as much of it as possible before it goes out of season hahaha.
Title: Re: Who likes beer?
Post by: Tom62 on January 20, 2009, 05:54:21 AM
Post by: Tom62 on January 20, 2009, 05:54:21 AM
Quote from: "Squid"I'm a big fan of hefeweizen. Paulaner makes a great hefeweizen. Shiner's is okay as is Sam Adams but they can't hold a candle to Paulaner's brew. Unfortunately, Paulaner is a bit expensive though. I also have a great love for an ale called Tilburg's Dutch Brown Ale - it's so damned good! I let my sister try one, she can't stand beer or anything like it and she thought it was good. It's not really sweet or anything it just has a good full flavor and no harshness, it's very very smooth and doesn't have the aftertaste that you get with most domestics like Budweiser.Paulaner is pretty good, but the best hefeweizen in the world is IMHO the Weihenstephaner Hefeweissbier. The Wiehenstephaner brewery is the oldest existing brewery in the world. Another damn good beer is the Belgium beer Duvel.
Title: Re: Who likes beer?
Post by: bowmore on January 22, 2009, 03:36:48 PM
Post by: bowmore on January 22, 2009, 03:36:48 PM
Quote from: "Tom62"Another damn good beer is the Belgium beer Duvel.
I always have it in my house, since my in-laws just love the stuff too.
Title: Re: Who likes beer?
Post by: leftyguitarjoe on January 22, 2009, 11:03:07 PM
Post by: leftyguitarjoe on January 22, 2009, 11:03:07 PM
Quote from: "bowmore"Quote from: "Tom62"Another damn good beer is the Belgium beer Duvel. :beer:
Chimay Grand Reserve is one of the best, as is Trappist Rochefort 10.
When is comes to beer, cost is no deterent.
well, sometimes when I'm feeling really cheap, I get sierra nevada... or even.... yeungling
Title: Re: Who likes beer?
Post by: Wechtlein Uns on January 23, 2009, 02:08:56 AM
Post by: Wechtlein Uns on January 23, 2009, 02:08:56 AM
Tell me, is Samuel Adams a good beer to drink? I've never tasted beer, but I've seen the commercials for samuel adams. Also, what about The Captain? Is that good too?
Now, I'm trying to think, there was another one I wanted to try, but I can't remember the name. All I remember were the words below the name, it said: "Triple Black", and there was barbed wire printed on the glass. Oooh, sounds edgy...
Now, I'm trying to think, there was another one I wanted to try, but I can't remember the name. All I remember were the words below the name, it said: "Triple Black", and there was barbed wire printed on the glass. Oooh, sounds edgy...
Title: Re: Who likes beer?
Post by: leftyguitarjoe on January 23, 2009, 02:25:12 AM
Post by: leftyguitarjoe on January 23, 2009, 02:25:12 AM
Quote from: "Wechtlein Uns"Tell me, is Samuel Adams a good beer to drink? I've never tasted beer, but I've seen the commercials for samuel adams. Also, what about The Captain? Is that good too?
Now, I'm trying to think, there was another one I wanted to try, but I can't remember the name. All I remember were the words below the name, it said: "Triple Black", and there was barbed wire printed on the glass. Oooh, sounds edgy... :P
Title: Re: Who likes beer?
Post by: McQ on January 23, 2009, 02:54:21 AM
Post by: McQ on January 23, 2009, 02:54:21 AM
Love beers and am a little bit of a beer snob. I'd rather drink out of the toilet than drink the major American "beers". I think if you want good beer here you have to find the micro-brews.
I have tried so many it's hard to count. In flight school, my buddies and I found a place with 300 different beers and we went through all of them. Every year for the past 10 years, a bunch of my neighbors get together for a beer cheer party and we buy around 25-30 different cases of beer from around the world and sample them. It's fun. We have found a lot of skunky beers!
My favorite would probably be Chimay Grand Reserve, but it's so expensive I don't get it often.
As seen in another thread I also love my single malt Scotch Whisky.
It's enjoyable to savor all the complex flavorings in these beers and whiskies.
I have tried so many it's hard to count. In flight school, my buddies and I found a place with 300 different beers and we went through all of them. Every year for the past 10 years, a bunch of my neighbors get together for a beer cheer party and we buy around 25-30 different cases of beer from around the world and sample them. It's fun. We have found a lot of skunky beers!
My favorite would probably be Chimay Grand Reserve, but it's so expensive I don't get it often.
As seen in another thread I also love my single malt Scotch Whisky.
It's enjoyable to savor all the complex flavorings in these beers and whiskies.
Title: Re: Who likes beer?
Post by: Squid on January 23, 2009, 07:35:51 AM
Post by: Squid on January 23, 2009, 07:35:51 AM
Quote from: "leftyguitarjoe"Captain is rum. VERY good rum.
If you like the Captain, you'll love the sailor:
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Title: Re: Who likes beer?
Post by: oldschooldoc on January 23, 2009, 04:49:08 PM
Post by: oldschooldoc on January 23, 2009, 04:49:08 PM
I will admit it, I can be one helluva cheapo on beer. I can drink Bud Light or Bud like it's water. When it comes to wanting something that is full and a little more expensive, I shoot for the Mexican imports. My favorite Mexican beers in order, Modelo Especial, Dos Equis, then Corona. I live not too far away from Shiner, TX, which makes great beer in my opinion. I live even closer to New Braunfels, which is steeped in German heritage. I've tried many of the Warsteiner beers, and haven't found one I don't like yet. And last but not least, a couple weeks ago my dad found a beer called George Killian's Irish Red, which is an Irish red ale. It was different, but very good!
Title: Re: Who likes beer?
Post by: curiosityandthecat on January 23, 2009, 11:10:18 PM
Post by: curiosityandthecat on January 23, 2009, 11:10:18 PM
Quote from: "oldschooldoc"I will admit it, I can be one helluva cheapo on beer. I can drink Bud Light or Bud like it's water. When it comes to wanting something that is full and a little more expensive, I shoot for the Mexican imports. My favorite Mexican beers in order, Modelo Especial, Dos Equis, then Corona. I live not too far away from Shiner, TX, which makes great beer in my opinion. I live even closer to New Braunfels, which is steeped in German heritage. I've tried many of the Warsteiner beers, and haven't found one I don't like yet. And last but not least, a couple weeks ago my dad found a beer called George Killian's Irish Red, which is an Irish red ale. It was different, but very good!
Killians gives me a headache. As far as Mexican beers go, I prefer Pacifico or Tecate to the others. Try Asian beers.
Title: Re: Who likes beer?
Post by: leftyguitarjoe on January 24, 2009, 12:48:18 AM
Post by: leftyguitarjoe on January 24, 2009, 12:48:18 AM
AMERICAN all the way
Avery
Rogue
Troegs
Dogfish Head
Sierra Nevada
Stouts
Weyerbacher
Flying Dog
Southern Tier
North Coast
Brewer's Art
Stone
Green Flash
Allagash
Clay Pipe
Unibroue
Lagunitas
Arcadia Ales
Lancaster
.... Just to name a few
(whew! all from memory!!)
Avery
Rogue
Troegs
Dogfish Head
Sierra Nevada
Stouts
Weyerbacher
Flying Dog
Southern Tier
North Coast
Brewer's Art
Stone
Green Flash
Allagash
Clay Pipe
Unibroue
Lagunitas
Arcadia Ales
Lancaster
.... Just to name a few
(whew! all from memory!!)
Title: Re: Who likes beer?
Post by: oldschooldoc on February 03, 2009, 10:01:08 PM
Post by: oldschooldoc on February 03, 2009, 10:01:08 PM
Quote from: "leftyguitarjoe".... Just to name a few
(whew! all from memory!!)
Wow, that's one helluva memory...not to mention that I haven't heard of many of those beers. I guess I've always preferred imports (German and Mexican) over American.
Title: Re: Who likes beer?
Post by: Miss Anthrope on February 03, 2009, 11:34:34 PM
Post by: Miss Anthrope on February 03, 2009, 11:34:34 PM
Never really been of a beer guy, or an alcohol fan in general, in fact I think it's been about two years since I've actually been drunk.
However, if you ever get a chance to go to one of the Heartland Brewery restaurants in NYC, they have some really good home-micro-brewed beers. One of the few times I can remember drinking beer and not thinking "God I wish I was just done with this already."
However, if you ever get a chance to go to one of the Heartland Brewery restaurants in NYC, they have some really good home-micro-brewed beers. One of the few times I can remember drinking beer and not thinking "God I wish I was just done with this already."
Title: Re: Who likes beer?
Post by: Kyuuketsuki on February 04, 2009, 03:04:13 PM
Post by: Kyuuketsuki on February 04, 2009, 03:04:13 PM
Some of the real beers (none of that Yank p*ss, LOL) I've tried:
Broadside
Bee's Organic Ale
Sussex Gold
Sheepshaggers
Fursty Ferret
Stinger
Tanglefoot
Victory Ale
Directors
ESB
London Pride
Abbot Ale
IPA
Strong Suffolk Vintage
Skrimshander I.P.A.
Sneck Lifter
Old Fart
Old Speckled Hen
Friggin in the riggin
Pieces of Eight
Dogbolter
Ruddles County
Nut Brown Ale
Bishops Finger
Christmas Ale
Early Bird
Late Red
Master Brew
Spitfire
Whitechapel Porter
Whitstable Bay
Waggle Dance
Bombardier England
Champion
Christmas Ale
Special
Waggle Dance
Us Brits sure know how to brew a decent pint
Kyu
Broadside
Bee's Organic Ale
Sussex Gold
Sheepshaggers
Fursty Ferret
Stinger
Tanglefoot
Victory Ale
Directors
ESB
London Pride
Abbot Ale
IPA
Strong Suffolk Vintage
Skrimshander I.P.A.
Sneck Lifter
Old Fart
Old Speckled Hen
Friggin in the riggin
Pieces of Eight
Dogbolter
Ruddles County
Nut Brown Ale
Bishops Finger
Christmas Ale
Early Bird
Late Red
Master Brew
Spitfire
Whitechapel Porter
Whitstable Bay
Waggle Dance
Bombardier England
Champion
Christmas Ale
Special
Waggle Dance
Us Brits sure know how to brew a decent pint
Kyu
Title: Re: Who likes beer?
Post by: oldschooldoc on February 04, 2009, 10:40:22 PM
Post by: oldschooldoc on February 04, 2009, 10:40:22 PM
Quote from: "Kyuuketsuki"Some of the real beers (none of that Yank p*ss, LOL) I've tried:
Broadside
Bee's Organic Ale
Sussex Gold
Sheepshaggers
Fursty Ferret
Stinger
Tanglefoot
Victory Ale
Directors
ESB
London Pride
Abbot Ale
IPA
Strong Suffolk Vintage
Skrimshander I.P.A.
Sneck Lifter
Old Fart
Old Speckled Hen
Friggin in the riggin
Pieces of Eight
Dogbolter
Ruddles County
Nut Brown Ale
Bishops Finger
Christmas Ale
Early Bird
Late Red
Master Brew
Spitfire
Whitechapel Porter
Whitstable Bay
Waggle Dance
Bombardier England
Champion
Christmas Ale
Special
Waggle Dance
Us Brits sure know how to brew a decent pint
Kyu
I'm speechless...
Title: Re: Who likes beer?
Post by: Kyuuketsuki on February 05, 2009, 10:02:58 AM
Post by: Kyuuketsuki on February 05, 2009, 10:02:58 AM
Quote from: "oldschooldoc"I'm speechless...
What can I say? I like beer (and not that fizzy crap most people seem to like), real beer with some serious grunt to it.
Kyu