Right now its Stella. Usually Beck's or St. Pauli Girl, whichever is on sale. Also like Dos Equis with Mex food, and if I am in the UK or Ireland, Guinness Draft.
My husband was told that on a trip to London. He wasn't sure if his London colleagues were pulling his leg or not when they told him that if he ordered a wife-beater, the bartender would give him a Stella Artois.
A friend of mine was recently in London and ordered a different beer that was also an Artois, but not Stella. He couldn't remember the name of it, but he said it was very good.
I'd love to say Stella or Kirin or Moretti, anything foreign and eclectic, but the truth of the matter is, I've been drinking Coors Light for over twenty years. I seldom stray from it. When I do, it's usually for an ice-cold Becks or Heineken.
In our broke 20's it was the cheapest shit my roommates and I could get our hands on, usually Old Milwaukee for $2/six-pack
Later, I acquired a taste for microbrews, foreign beers, and basically anything but American pilsners -- Sam Adams was my favorite for a while, plus Guinness, the best brew in the world.
During this period we would also brew our own - mostly stouts, porters, bocks, ales, etc.
But those didn't help my waistline any, so I switched to Miller Lite and have mostly been drinking that ever since -- just switching to Miller Lite I lost 15 pounds! Every other Light beer is wretched, BTW. I love Original Coors, but cannot stand Coors Light or any Bud product whatsoever. Miller or bust!
I'm also not a fan of bitter beers like Heineken.
My favorite Summertime brew is Franziskaner Hefe-Weisse and I'll indulge now and then. Delicious!
In our broke 20's it was the cheapest shit my roommates and I could get our hands on, usually Old Milwaukee for $2/six-pack
Later, I acquired a taste for microbrews, foreign beers, and basically anything but American pilsners -- Sam Adams was my favorite for a while, plus Guinness, the best brew in the world.
During this period we would also brew our own - mostly stouts, porters, bocks, ales, etc.
But those didn't help my waistline any, so I switched to Miller Lite and have mostly been drinking that ever since -- just switching to Miller Lite I lost 15 pounds! Every other Light beer is wretched, BTW. I love Original Coors, but cannot stand Coors Light or any Bud product whatsoever. Miller or bust!
I'm also not a fan of bitter beers like Heineken.
My favorite Summertime brew is Franziskaner Hefe-Weisse and I'll indulge now and then. Delicious!
Boddingtons rocks, too...
...but as I said, the real winner is...
You have selected some outstanding ones here. A decent wheat beer is Blue Moon. It is made by Coors either in Canada or the US.
We had a lovely little brewery near us, but it went out of business. They made a copper ale that would knock you on your ass after two. I don't remember ever being that drunk off of beer, especially after only two.
I'm really not a big beer drinker. But I do remember being served this wretched German beer at a friend's house once. It was from this little town in Germany that counted on their hops harvest and brew for their income. All the hops were in one silo and it caught fire. Because the entire town counted on the harvest and the beer, they made the beer with the blackened hops. The people decided that this would be their "signature", so they made it that way every year from then on. It was awful.
We had a lovely little brewery near us, but it went out of business. They made a copper ale that would knock you on your ass after two. I don't remember ever being that drunk off of beer, especially after only two.
Mountain Valley Brew Pub - makers of Ruffian Copper Ale. Excellent brew; allegedly won awards. You're trying to make me homesick SB
I like lots of different beer. Mostly ales and lagers. Wherever I am I usually try the local draught. Don't care for light beer except when playing golf. 7 or 8 do help my game.
Like Geoff, I have favored Molson Golden for many years, and feel nothing beats a cold Guinness. I also have drunk Blue Moon this year and enjoy it...even though it is served with an orange wedge.
The cheap beer when I was younger was Genessee, brewed in the Poconos. Of the commercial beers today I like Miller Light Draft, and I surprisingly like Miller Chill. I have long been a fan of Rolling Rock too, but Moosehead rates top on my list.
There is a local delicious microbrew called Troeg's, which comes in several varieties, including the "Mad Elf", which comes out around Christmas time. It's relatively expensive, but I keep a case on hand for parties or gifts. It's very good.
Out here in the Great American West, there are just tons of "microbrews" available, one better than the other. I think the only state that has more microbrews than Arizona is Colorado. (I put "microbrew" in quotes because most of them are made to order by big breweries.) My favorites right now are Pyramid Apricot Weitzen, Modolo Especial, and New Belgium Abbey. Stella Artois is good, but it's often over the hill by the time it gets out here. Blue Moon is nice, too. Two of the restaurants in town brew their own, and all of their offerings (especially their red ales) are excellent.
when i was living in the us the first drink i had was blue moon i got to camp in new hampshire my boss showed me my living quaters then went back to his office they was two guys sharing with me there first words were wanna 'blue moon' after that we were the best of freinds!its a shame you cant buy it in the UK
the above link should give a good description of this red ale. Yogi, it has surely turned many into mad elves.
Hey that looks great Klydon! Could you send me a bottle? I would love to try it! Just pour it into an envelope and post it... Most of it will get here..
The cheap beer when I was younger was Genessee, brewed in the Poconos. Of the commercial beers today I like Miller Light Draft, and I surprisingly like Miller Chill. I have long been a fan of Rolling Rock too, but Moosehead rates top on my list.
Kly - you sure about Genny being brewed in the Poconos? I always figured New York State - Lake Genessee; one of the Finger Lakes?
I tried Miller Chill - OK, but too much lime if you're drinking more than one. Moosehead is a long way from Miller Light Draft. Rolling Rock in bottles only.
This weekend I had a couple of Anchor Steam drafts. The bartender said that it has 6.5% alcohol. I didn't really feel them that much. They were good though. Sat on the deck of Mike's restaurant in Riva, MD, on the South River (the other side of the river is Annapolis). Beautiful setting for enjoying any beer. In fact, I find the place where you drink the beer is almost as important as the choice of beer.
All Lager in City and town centers is shite,and overpriced when we go into Sheffield center you pay 3 pounds a pint and it tastes like piss i hate drinking out Bottles but when im in town i have to its the only way to get a decent drink
All Lager in City and town centers is shite,and overpriced when we go into Sheffield center you pay 3 pounds a pint and it tastes like piss i hate drinking out Bottles but when im in town i have to its the only way to get a decent drink
the further out of town/city you get the better the beer gets its weird and if you go into a working mens club like my local one (ill just plug the worksop miners welfare hopefully someone will read it and ill get free beer :D) the beer is great and cheap i dont understand why the pubs in the city center cant serve good beer
I just read that 100 years ago there were something like 30 independent breweries in Brooklyn alone, and that people would go to the butcher, the baker, the greengrocer and the brewer on their regular shopping trips.
Apparently the giant manufacturers pretty much took over after WWII, but now they are in a panic because of the rise of microbreweries in the U.S. and abroad, as well as the superior products that are imported. Supposedly thats why Coors-Molson is now looking to take over Miller. They have to be huge to remain competitive.
hi Consigliere! i'm still browsing the forums but this time decided to post just to let you Fellas know i'm still here! haha! its good to see the number one BB is still going strong and growing bigger! take care SC! Ciao!
My favourite beer is the one in my hands, the one I want to love, and kiss, and get naked and hug.
I have phases. Carlsberg has always been my generic 'go to' beer. It's the best for value you can get. However I will have San Miguel (good choice Oggie), or Stella. If my stomach is alright I'll got for German wheat beers - Hoergaarden etc. But my latest phase has been for Peroni and Stellas tamer sister - Peeterman Artois.
Sadly I don't drink much beer anymore. My livers enemies are wine, cider and cocktails when I see them on offer.
This evening i had my first beer in months and to be honest i don't know what the fuss is about its expensive and it doesn't taste very good.
What brand, DeNiro?
Beer can be expensive if you buy it in bars or restaurants. I usually stop at my beer distributor once a week because friends usually stop by Sunday evenings. I usually stock Miller Lites(about $21 a case) and Blue Moons and the winter brew, Full Moon. I have a case of Troeg's Mad Elf (see the top of this page), which runs about $46 a case, but this is produced in limited supply.
I usually stock Miller Lites(about $21 a case) and Blue Moons and the winter brew, Full Moon. I have a case of Troeg's Mad Elf (see the top of this page), which runs about $46 a case, but this is produced in limited supply.
What's the Full Moon like? I've also seen Rising Moon but I'd rather not spend $7 to see if it's any good or not.
My long-term regulars are Modelo Especial and Pyramid Apricot Weitzen. But, we get a lot of interesing microbrews in this part of Arizona, so I try all of 'em.
Not really a favourite but we had a Mexican night a few weeks ago and eveybody bought gallons of Sol. We could'nt drink it all, although we put up a heroic effort
Anyways loads was left and i am guzzling my way through it all!
In our broke 20's it was the cheapest shit my roommates and I could get our hands on, usually Old Milwaukee for $2/six-pack
Later, I acquired a taste for microbrews, foreign beers, and basically anything but American pilsners -- Sam Adams was my favorite for a while, plus Guinness, the best brew in the world.
During this period we would also brew our own - mostly stouts, porters, bocks, ales, etc.
But those didn't help my waistline any, so I switched to Miller Lite and have mostly been drinking that ever since -- just switching to Miller Lite I lost 15 pounds! Every other Light beer is wretched, BTW. I love Original Coors, but cannot stand Coors Light or any Bud product whatsoever. Miller or bust!
I'm also not a fan of bitter beers like Heineken.
My favorite Summertime brew is Franziskaner Hefe-Weisse and I'll indulge now and then. Delicious!
I love Original Coors, but cannot stand Coors Light or any Bud product whatsoever.
Before Coors got national distribution, it was something of a cult item in the East. I remember a story in Newsweek during the Nixon Administration that said that it was Henry Kissinger's favorite beer, and that every time he traveled with Nixon to the West, he'd arrange for several cases of Coors to be loaded onto Air Force One. The story sounded like a plant, but it sure whipped up interest in Coors.
As an aside: Nixon developed a taste for Chateau Margaux, a Premier Grand Cru Bordeaux wine, during his years as a high-powered corporate lawyer in New York. At White House state dinners, he'd have the staff serve American wines to his guests. But he drank Chateau Margaux--the bottle was wrapped in a napkin as a disguise.
I love Original Coors, but cannot stand Coors Light or any Bud product whatsoever.
Before Coors got national distribution, it was something of a cult item in the East. I remember a story in Newsweek during the Nixon Administration that said that it was Henry Kissinger's favorite beer, and that every time he traveled with Nixon to the West, he'd arrange for several cases of Coors to be loaded onto Air Force One. The story sounded like a plant, but it sure whipped up interest in Coors.
As an aside: Nixon developed a taste for Chateau Margaux, a Premier Grand Cru Bordeaux wine, during his years as a high-powered corporate lawyer in New York. At White House state dinners, he'd have the staff serve American wines to his guests. But he drank Chateau Margaux--the bottle was wrapped in a napkin as a disguise.
I highly, highly recommend a Polish beer called Tyskie. 5.6%; it's lovely and lethal.
Two weeks ago I was alternating between pints of Stella Artois and a new discovery called Desperados, a 5.9% bottled beer with Tequila in, apparently. Later, I was kindly asked by a bouncer to leave a bar, after he saw me do a fully committed Klinsmann across the pool table. By the end of the night, I sat naked with friends in unwitting homoerotic harmony.
Many restaurant/pub/bars are selling micro brews with their own name on it. Last night I had Ventura's Ale at Ventura's Off Shore Cafe in Northfield, NJ. Pretty good too.
- Heineken or - Taybeh : a local beer we have here in Palestine,Taybeh means delecious in arabic and it's also the name of the village the beer's made in
I drink mostly lights also Klyd. For some reason people look at us like we are wimps. Sometimes I think it is us that have good taste while everyone else "enjoys" a nice cold bottle of alcoholic garbage water.
YOU KNOW HOW IT IS MATE WHEN YOUVE HAD A RUBY R LASS KICKED ME OUT OF BED MADE ME STOP ON THE SEATEE SMELT LIKE A SEWAGE WORKS AS SHE PUT IT OH WELL YOU KNOW HOW SUNDAY SESSIONS ARE LOL
I just read this thread and was reminded of a story:
About 12-13 years ago my dad was seriously ill with heart problems. I expected that he was going to die and my sister and I flew down to North Carolina (where he was living at the time) to see him. I thought that this might be the last time I'd see him alive so I prepared a little speech in my mind so as to say "goodbye".
I went out drinking the night before with some friends and had about two hours sleep before going to the airport. Got on the first flight and had about a 90 minute layover before catching the small airline that would take us to the small town where my dad was. OK, I had 90 minutes to kill, and I wanted a cigarette or two so I looked for a place to smoke. Only the bars in the airport allowed smoking (in North Carolina, the very heart of tobacco in America!) so I went into the bar and lit up. What the hell... I was already in the bar so I ordered a beer. The bartender (a hot-looking blonde) offered me a sidecar for only a dollar more, so I said "Sure, why not" (feeling very much like Frankie Pentangeli). OK... after three boilermakers I was feeling nice and the bartender looked at me, came over and asked if I'd like to try a Carolina blonde.
I almost fell off the stool... here is this gorgeous woman asking if I'd like to have her (or so I thought). I asked her what she had in mind (knowing that I only had about 25 minutes left before my flight - probably about 24 minutes more than I'd need). She laughed when she realized what I was getting at... I must have had a confused look on my face. She explained that "Carolina Blonde" was the name of a micro-brewed beer there.
Damn!!
(I tried it... it wasn't bad, but talk about a hardon killer).
OK... after three boilermakers I was feeling nice and the bartender looked at me, came over and asked if I'd like to try a Carolina blonde.
I almost fell off the stool... here is this gorgeous woman asking if I'd like to have her (or so I thought). I asked her what she had in mind (knowing that I only had about 25 minutes left before my flight - probably about 24 minutes more than I'd need). She laughed when she realized what I was getting at... I must have had a confused look on my face. She explained that "Carolina Blonde" was the name of a micro-brewed beer there.
Damn!!
(I tried it... it wasn't bad, but talk about a hardon killer).
A similar thing happened to me, but I was offered a "Red-headed Slut" by a strawberry blonde.
Hee!! There's a restaurant/bar near us in Florida that has a drink special each night, like on Mondays they have Tequila Sunrises for $1. Quite nice. My personal favorite is grape-flavored Skyy vodka with cranberry juice, $5 for a double.
I bought a case of Sam Adams White Ale today, and thought it was very good. They've stopped the seasonal production of it, so I hear, as they are filling the distributorships with its Summer Ale. I think I'll grab another case tomorrow to have on hand.
A friend, who stopped over tonight, brought me a case of Guinness. That's what you call a friend for life.
Beer is good to have on hand but it is even better in your belly
Could you ask your nice friend if he wants to be my friend too?
I'll have a bottle of Guinness while watching the Mich St./Carolina game with my boys tonight, Saturday night I had a Smithwick's while puffing on a Cuban cigar. A friend of mine had military operations in South Korea a couple of weeks ago and brought some back. I'm not a big cigar guy, but this one was outstanding. I've had Cubans before, but the one Saturday night beat them all. It must have been from Fidel's private supply.
my favorite beer is budweiser. cause to tell you the fact, never tasted the other choices. hehe. but now that i got the list.. let my try the others so there would be a basis.. bud's fine though.. drinking is fun..
"Give me a woman who truly loves beer and I will conquer the world" was what my best friend's older brother used to say whenever we were drinking Meister Brau in the woods 20+ years ago. Anyone else ever hear that quote?
I often go for micro-brewery stuff too, mostly locals like "Maudite" or "Fin du Monde", both of which are strong beers though, if you can handle that.
I can do any of these Generics other than The Becks, years ago that was a main offering at stip clubs in NY but they get a little skunkie.
Also, not sure of the Rickard's but i will look for that.
The special brews are always interesting to me as well and I will look for those too. I enjoy the stong brew once in while, just had a Burbon beer called Backwoods Bastard, really good, its like drinking a Boiler Maker.
I tried once in college with a home brewing kit. It was "English Pale Ale"
Not much of a Pale Ale guy, but I assume I did it right; I mean it got me drunk.
The kits are pretty cool. Each brew makes about two cases each that you bottle and can even put your own logo on. I know some people that are really into it and can make the light beers, but you need refrigeration units and it has to kept a certain temperature throughout fermentation. Definitely something I am interested in.
I tried once in college with a home brewing kit. It was "English Pale Ale"
Not much of a Pale Ale guy, but I assume I did it right; I mean it got me drunk.
The kits are pretty cool. Each brew makes about two cases each that you bottle and can even put your own logo on. I know some people that are really into it and can make the light beers, but you need refrigeration units and it has to kept a certain temperature throughout fermentation. Definitely something I am interested in.
I started doing all grain recipes of the summer but they take so long and the clean up is a hassle. Kits are just easier, time wise and with clean up
Luckily my basement has a pretty stable temperature, 55 degrees. Trying to cold ferment an Oktoberfest says you supposed to to decrease the temperature two degrees every day from 57 to 32 but I don't have that so I just put it in my garage hopefully it does the trick.
This is a Pale Ale started Thursday night. Make wine also, the picture quality is crappy but behind the beer, one red and one white Thursday also
The white fermenting bucket is a Scotch Ale. Three other wines I have going
I was actually in Prague a few years ago and the beers I remember were Pilsner Urquell and Krušovice, we had others but I "acquired" the glasses of these two when we ordered them so that's why I remember them specifically. They actually have their own version of Budweiser it reminded of more like Heineken
Yes, the regular lambic is sour. But the ones that have the fruit flavors are tart and sour at the same time. Its not something you'd want to drink all night, but its nice to have one after dinner or just on its own. Definitely not with food.
What did you think of the Pliny? Ive heard a lot about it, but haven't been able to try it yet. Its not available here.
Yes, the regular lambic is sour. But the ones that have the fruit flavors are tart and sour at the same time. Its not something you'd want to drink all night, but its nice to have one after dinner or just on its own. Definitely not with food.
What did you think of the Pliny? Ive heard a lot about it, but haven't been able to try it yet. Its not available here.
I will have to pick on up I've seen them at the beer store by my house
I have to be honest with all the hype it wasn't exactly what I expected. It was good not as bitter as I thought it would be, it kind of had a fruity after taste which made it smoother finish than I thought. That being said I am not sure how old the bottle was so the flavor could have changed with age and I would love to try it from draught.
I think I liked Heady Topper better, just because I enjoy the bitterness in my IPAs.
Hop Nosh by Uinta Brewing is what I have in my fridge for the weekend, it is one of my favorites
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Just to throw in my favorites into the discussion my preferred brews are Stella, Sam Adams lager, Yuengling, Peroni, Newcastle and my all time favorite- Narragansett lager. I could drink Gansett all day watching baseball or whatever sport is in season
Duff Beer, Homer Simpson's beverage of choice on The Simpsons, might soon be heading to real life coolers. The long-running show's media company, 21st Century Fox, has given the yellow thumbs up to brew an actual, officially licensed Duff Beer. However, as of now, the drink will only be available in Chile, the Wall Street Journal reports, though a worldwide release is being considered. Sidebar The Simpsons in celebration-mode. 150 Best 'Simpsons' Episodes of All Time »
Although Homer has been sipping on Duff for over a quarter-century, 21st Century Fox only decided to go into the beer business after countless Duff counterfeits popped up throughout Europe, South America and Mexico. While the company's lawyers have been successful in swatting down brewers hoping to capitalize on The Simpsons' worldwide recognition, because Duff doesn't actually exist in real life, 21st Century Fox have had trouble protecting the fictional beer's copyright in some countries, like Chile.
In that South American country, plenty of bootlegged Duff crept into the marketplace, and although 21st Century Fox filed an intellectual property complaint against those brewers, resulting in thousands of seized bottles, the demand for more Duff resulted in other bootleggers popping up in Colombia and Mexico. Rather than continue battling the copycats, 21st Century Fox instead decided to brew their own officially licensed product.
In 1996, an Australian company attempted to legally license the Duff brand but was rebuffed because a Simpsons-branded beer was viewed as "detrimental to children." The outbreak of bootlegged Duff, however, has changed the company's opinion on the matter. "Once you see enough piracy, you are faced with two choices," Jeffrey Godsick, president of 21st Century Fox's consumer products division, told the Wall Street Journal. "One is deciding to fight it, and the other is deciding to go out [into the market] with it."
Unfortunately for American Simpsons fans, the only place to drink a Duff currently is at the show's themed areas at Universal Studios parks in Orlando and Los Angeles. However, given The Simpsons' success, "I think there's potential to have Duff everywhere in the world," Godsick said, adding that the beer would be packaged without any mention of The Simpsons or a Homer Simpson endorsement. Sadly, that likely means Duff Man won't accompany the product into the real world.
On numerous occasions on The Simpsons, the series has joked about the questionable quality of the fictional Duff. In reality, however, British brewmaster Paul Farnsworth created a recipe for Duff that will make the beverage a "premium lager" with a "caramel aromatic."
In 2012, Guns N' Roses' Duff McKagan revealed that his name was the inspiration behind The Simpsons' beer. Producers even sought McKagan's permission before using the name, and the bassist allowed it without asking for anything in return. "I knew nothing about branding yourself then or the royalties off it," McKagan told The Independent. "I just thought cool, they wanna use my name and boom, The Simpsons was born. Yeah, if I had a nickel for every time… but it's fine.”
I will check if they have it at my local beer store, Blue Point has some good brews. I was doing yard work at my aunt's house last weekend and she had Leinenkugel's Grapefruit Shandy which was really good also
A friend of mine's son took Beer tasting at Florida State University, its an approved elective course, and said that its best to buy beer in a can than a bottle. Cans are supposedly better protect and preserve the beer from the sun and the elements. I neber heard this before and personally I don't like beer in cans. I'm going to stick to Bud Light bottles.
I probably posted on this a few times. In Germany the Germans with money don't drink German beer they drink check beer.
I have not been able to drink beer since I was a kid. When the neighboor hood started to turn from Italian to Puerto Rican. These PR's began drinking beer in our hallways. Beside that they would piss and throw up in the hallway.
So I got that beer smell, with the piss smell and the throw up smell in my head. Every time I smell beer. So I can't be near the stuff.
I had a Three Philosophers on New Years Eve, it was pretty damn good. Almost 10% alcohol though, its no joke. I'm sure there's a website where you can find places that have it.
I've been to the brewery a few times, cool place actually turned part of the property onto concert grounds. They grow a small amount of hops on the property. Good brews at concerts they sell beer for 5 dollars which pant bad considering prices at other venues
I had a Three Philosophers on New Years Eve, it was pretty damn good. Almost 10% alcohol though, its no joke. I'm sure there's a website where you can find places that have it.
May have a place near by that will make it possible for the big game.
Originally Posted By: Turnbull
I like Trader Joe's Plzner (correct spelling). Very dry, just the right amount of bitterness.
Like a good Pilsner, I'll try it if I get to Tj
Originally Posted By: Giacomo_Vacari
Anchor Steam.
Good brew, west coast, San Fran I think.
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Originally Posted By: DuesPaid
Im looking for a Beer
Ommegang Three Philosephers
I heard its one of the best.
I've been to the brewery a few times, cool place actually turned part of the property onto concert grounds. They grow a small amount of hops on the property. Good brews at concerts they sell beer for 5 dollars which pant bad considering prices at other venues
I have heard that place is great, it's upstate NY. I am on the island so that is doable one day.
For the past couple of years I've been drinking a lot of local beers. My favorite local beer is Good People Snake Handler. It's a double IPA with a 10 abv that is only canned a couple of times a year so it makes it hard to buy at the store or even specialty beer shops. I also tried and liked a beer out of Brooklyn by Sixpoint brewery called Resin. It's also a double IPA with a 9.1 abv that's really good but too expensive to buy on a regular basis. But when I'm watching a game with my father-in-law we typically drink Budweiser.
For the past couple of years I've been drinking a lot of local beers. My favorite local beer is Good People Snake Handler. It's a double IPA with a 10 abv that is only canned a couple of times a year so it makes it hard to buy at the store or even specialty beer shops. I also tried and liked a beer out of Brooklyn by Sixpoint brewery called Resin. It's also a double IPA with a 9.1 abv that's really good but too expensive to buy on a regular basis. But when I'm watching a game with my father-in-law we typically drink Budweiser.
Sound like some really good beers.
Love the six point, they have a bar on Varrick st. In NYC, that has every six point brew on tap.
My brothers drink Bud as their swill beer, I prefer Miller lite for that in the yard BBQin on a hot day for a swill.
It's summer. Those crisp wheat beers and Hefes go down good. I've really been in the Hefes in the past couple of weeks. Starting with Erdinger Weissbier, which was on sale at my store. Not to strong in taste but then again I'm not a fan of too much taste in the first place, especially in the hotter months. So, I'm not an IPA person, which makes me a minority these days. lol. Right now I'm drinking Widmer's American style Hefe, which also is a little light in the taste department but still a nice, smooth drink.
Also, what suggestions does anyone have for Italian imports? All that's available at my store is Peroni, which I thought tasted like most of the other popular euro lagers, like St. Paulie Girl, Stella, etc. Give me some recommendations so the next time I go to SF I can look for some, because I know I won't have much luck out here in Sacramento (Elvis Country) lol.
That stuff is popular as hell right now in Northern California, mainly because it's cross promoted with the SF Giants, even putting out orange and black bottles, packaging, etc. And yes, it is brewed in SF, alright. It's a bit too bitter for my tastes, but I like their California Lager.
It's summer. Those crisp wheat beers and Hefes go down good. I've really been in the Hefes in the past couple of weeks. Starting with Erdinger Weissbier, which was on sale at my store. Not to strong in taste but then again I'm not a fan of too much taste in the first place, especially in the hotter months. So, I'm not an IPA person, which makes me a minority these days. lol.
Hops aren't for everyone, been drinking Corona's and a lager from a local brewery they aren't rich and heavy so very nice by the pool.
I've had the pleasure of visiting Bavaria the beer from the area would be right up you alley. I'm pretty sure my buddies and I started with beer instead of coffee lol
It's summer. Those crisp wheat beers and Hefes go down good. I've really been in the Hefes in the past couple of weeks. Starting with Erdinger Weissbier, which was on sale at my store. Not to strong in taste but then again I'm not a fan of too much taste in the first place, especially in the hotter months. So, I'm not an IPA person, which makes me a minority these days. lol.
Hops aren't for everyone, been drinking Corona's and a lager from a local brewery they aren't rich and heavy so very nice by the pool.
I've had the pleasure of visiting Bavaria the beer from the area would be right up you alley. I'm pretty sure my buddies and I started with beer instead of coffee lol
Nice dudes.. r u down w/ the Blue Moon??,,I think Bavaria has a spring involved w/ the same company..
It's summer. Those crisp wheat beers and Hefes go down good. I've really been in the Hefes in the past couple of weeks. Starting with Erdinger Weissbier, which was on sale at my store. Not to strong in taste but then again I'm not a fan of too much taste in the first place, especially in the hotter months. So, I'm not an IPA person, which makes me a minority these days. lol.
Hops aren't for everyone, been drinking Corona's and a lager from a local brewery they aren't rich and heavy so very nice by the pool.
I've had the pleasure of visiting Bavaria the beer from the area would be right up you alley. I'm pretty sure my buddies and I started with beer instead of coffee lol
There's a Trader Joe's on the way home from my job. Might have to check that out. 5.99 a 6 pack. I can only assume it's too good to be true that it's that price in Cali. Still worth a try.
I've been Fucking around with the IPA's for the last couple of years now. For the last few months I've been favoring Sierra Nevada's tropical torpedo. But, I can never turn down a Heineken or St. pauli girl.
I've been Fucking around with the IPA's for the last couple of years now. For the last few months I've been favoring Sierra Nevada's tropical torpedo. But, I can never turn down a Heineken or St. pauli girl.
Those SN beers are really good. Over the Holidays I had Sierra Nevada Celebration ipa, good stuff.
I like many ipa’s. Lauganitas is another West coast ipa that is very good.
I like Ommegang also, very good Beer from Upstate NY.
My favorite beer is Sam Adams followed by MGD, which for some reason is getting harder and harder to find by me. I see Miller Lite and the High Life everywhere but MGD isn't as pervasive as one would think. As for Sam, I don't like IPA's or anything like that but I do enjoy the Boston Lager, Cherry Wheat, their seasonal beers, Porch Rocker and they used to make a Blueberry Witbier but I think they discontinued it. For me Sam has a lot of flavor which I love!
I probably posted this before I can’t drink beer.
When I was a kid in Italian Harlem it was changing into Spanish Harlem.
I would get home the Puerto Rican’s would drink beer in the hallways. So you go home and the first smell was beer, then they would throw up and then they would piss in the hallways. That smell is still in my head it comes back when someone drinks a beer around me.
I go to Germany to see my Grandson. My daughters ex in laws always offer me a beer I always turn it down. I don’t even keep beer in my house for my guests.
My favorite beer is Sam Adams followed by MGD, which for some reason is getting harder and harder to find by me. I see Miller Lite and the High Life everywhere but MGD isn't as pervasive as one would think. As for Sam, I don't like IPA's or anything like that but I do enjoy the Boston Lager, Cherry Wheat, their seasonal beers, Porch Rocker and they used to make a Blueberry Witbier but I think they discontinued it. For me Sam has a lot of flavor which I love!
My local guy carries MGD, I have not had one of those in a long time. I like Sam Adams beers.
Originally Posted by Footreads
I probably posted this before I can’t drink beer.
When I was a kid in Italian Harlem it was changing into Spanish Harlem.
I would get home the Puerto Rican’s would drink beer in the hallways. So you go home and the first smell was beer, then they would throw up and then they would piss in the hallways. That smell is still in my head it comes back when someone drinks a beer around me.
I go to Germany to see my Grandson. My daughters ex in laws always offer me a beer I always turn it down. I don’t even keep beer in my house for my guests.
Yes, I remember you saying that, too bad those pricks put such a fucked up cemented memory in your head.
I gave up Beer for lent. It’s been 4 weeks. Don’t miss it at all.
I probably posted this before I can’t drink beer.
When I was a kid in Italian Harlem it was changing into Spanish Harlem.
I would get home the Puerto Rican’s would drink beer in the hallways. So you go home and the first smell was beer, then they would throw up and then they would piss in the hallways. That smell is still in my head it comes back when someone drinks a beer around me.
I go to Germany to see my Grandson. My daughters ex in laws always offer me a beer I always turn it down. I don’t even keep beer in my house for my guests.
Yes, I remember you saying that, too bad those pricks put such a fucked up cemented memory in your head.
I gave up Beer for lent. It’s been 4 weeks. Don’t miss it at all.
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I remember a ton of things that happened to me as kid. That is why I am so well adjusted now.
Do you drink that with a Orange Slice. I don’t usually drink fruity Beer but I did once get a Blue Moon with an Orange slice at a reassurance and really enjoyed it.
Originally Posted by Footreads
Originally Posted by Footreads
I probably posted this before I can’t drink beer.
When I was a kid in Italian Harlem it was changing into Spanish Harlem.
I would get home the Puerto Rican’s would drink beer in the hallways. So you go home and the first smell was beer, then they would throw up and then they would piss in the hallways. That smell is still in my head it comes back when someone drinks a beer around me.
I go to Germany to see my Grandson. My daughters ex in laws always offer me a beer I always turn it down. I don’t even keep beer in my house for my guests.
Yes, I remember you saying that, too bad those pricks put such a fucked up cemented memory in your head.
I gave up Beer for lent. It’s been 4 weeks. Don’t miss it at all.
I remember a ton of things that happened to me as kid. That is why I am so well adjusted now.
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I like that you share those stories, its good for you and for me as well.
Yes, I get dispensation for St. Patricks Day and any day or eve I go out with certain clients.
I have not had to do that yet but may tomorrow for Lunch, then I will get a few beers for Saturday’s festivities as well. After that, not till Easter.
I typically only drink once a week regularly, out with clients once every two Months or so. But I enjoy giving it up for Lent....somewhat.
I have some Guinness Blonde chillin in the fridge.
Dues..can u relate 2 me on how 2 make homemade wine...if its not out of ur way u can pm me IF u want..or can I just google it?either way ,happy Friday.
I have some Guinness Blonde chillin in the fridge.
Dues..can u relate 2 me on how 2 make homemade wine...if its not out of ur way u can pm me IF u want..or can I just google it?either way ,happy Friday.
Sure, I can certainly share what I know from assisting my good friend and neighbor who has been making wine for years and has outstanding equipment and results using his age old process.
I will put a list together with pics and send to you.
Went on a beer tour today for Shiner beer. I enjoyed it. Only my 3rd beer tour I've done and I'm starting to seek them out as this was about a 2 hour drive (one way for me). They had free tastings (up to 4). Tour was only about 45 minutes long but enjoyable. Was glad to try the other varieties as well.
Not sure where you are but if you ever get Upstate NY Ommegang offers an outstanding tour and Blue Point Brewery offers a friendly local feel tour and sampling once a month on Long Island NY.
Not sure of any others but I hear most cities and states have really good brew tours as well as Wine in some areas.
I had a Blue Point Toasted Lager back in 2016 when at Yankee Stadium last. It was amazing! Found some in a store and it wasn't half as good. The best Guiness I've ever had was in the Audi Club at Yankee Stadium too. I don't know what is, the temperature they serve it at or what, but the beer at Yankee Stadium is delicious! I've been wanting to go to McSorley's for year's. It's in Manhattan and has the distinction as being New York City’s oldest continuously operated saloon (since 1854). They only serve 2 types of beer: light and dark. I'm hoping to go when I'm up for the holidays this year!
I had a Blue Point Toasted Lager back in 2016 when at Yankee Stadium last. It was amazing! Found some in a store and it wasn't half as good. The best Guiness I've ever had was in the Audi Club at Yankee Stadium too. I don't know what is, the temperature they serve it at or what, but the beer at Yankee Stadium is delicious! I've been wanting to go to McSorley's for year's. It's in Manhattan and has the distinction as being New York City’s oldest continuously operated saloon (since 1854). They only serve 2 types of beer: light and dark. I'm hoping to go when I'm up for the holidays this year!
I get that... if the keg and tap during very cold most beers are at there best.
Been to Mc Sorleys several times, at one time it was a right of passage for locals but has become a tourist point on travel maps. Not that anything change other than who visits and for how long and should be a destination for any beer person.
Another even better is on 7th ave & 19th St. Peter McMannis, place is still in its original set and condition since proahbition. Complete with Phone booths and all.
Tonight's dinner...post 4th o' july shit..U-15 (collasal).shrimp marinated in a kiwi & lemon pepper Key West peanut oil , then grilled over the coals outside next 2 the pool,.,..1 hr. later, & a couple bottles of Blue Moon later , F---ing Alaskan King Crab ,corn o' cob,& baby new potato's..plain & simple ,the way they do it up in Maine...clarified butter & maybe a squirt of fresh lemon.Ummmm!
I had a Blue Point Toasted Lager back in 2016 when at Yankee Stadium last. It was amazing! Found some in a store and it wasn't half as good. The best Guiness I've ever had was in the Audi Club at Yankee Stadium too. I don't know what is, the temperature they serve it at or what, but the beer at Yankee Stadium is delicious! I've been wanting to go to McSorley's for year's. It's in Manhattan and has the distinction as being New York City’s oldest continuously operated saloon (since 1854). They only serve 2 types of beer: light and dark. I'm hoping to go when I'm up for the holidays this year!
I get that... if the keg and tap during very cold most beers are at there best.
Been to Mc Sorleys several times, at one time it was a right of passage for locals but has become a tourist point on travel maps. Not that anything change other than who visits and for how long and should be a destination for any beer person.
Another even better is on 7th ave & 19th St. Peter McMannis, place is still in its original set and condition since proahbition. Complete with Phone booths and all.
Nice. Thanks, I'll have to look into Peter McMannis' Cafe.
Also check out a place called Cajun Sea, I think its 33rd between b’way & 7th.
I was there last week with a client for lunch to watch the Soccer Game, their signature drink is a Mule. I thought of you I12 right away and thought this should be a stop for you when in town.
Also check out a place called Cajun Sea, I think its 33rd between b’way & 7th.
I was there last week with a client for lunch to watch the Soccer Game, their signature drink is a Mule. I thought of you I12 right away and thought this should be a stop for you when in town.
Also check out a place called Cajun Sea, I think its 33rd between b’way & 7th.
I was there last week with a client for lunch to watch the Soccer Game, their signature drink is a Mule. I thought of you I12 right away and thought this should be a stop for you when in town.
I took a shot of the Mule cups.
Nice! Thanks. How was it?
It was really good. We started with Oysters, then had some shrimp and then some Lobster Mac & Cheese.
[quote=DuesPaid]Also check out a place called Cajun Sea, I think its 33rd between b’way & 7th.
I was there last week with a client for lunch to watch the Soccer Game, their signature drink is a Mule. I thought of you I12 right away and thought this should be a stop for you when in town.
I took a shot of the Mule cups.
Nice! Thanks. How was it?
It was really good. We started with Oysters, then had some shrimp and then some Lobster Mac & Cheese.
I recently purchased the Sam Adams Summer variety pack and I tried the Rasberry Lemon Gose last night. Man was that good. I just recently had a Gose and have been getting in to them but Sam Adams always sets the bar for me. Unfortunately, you only get 2 in each pack and you can only get them in the variety pack. I wish they would allow you to purchase just them in a 6-pack.
I recently purchased the Sam Adams Summer variety pack and I tried the Rasberry Lemon Gose last night. Man was that good. I just recently had a Gose and have been getting in to them but Sam Adams always sets the bar for me. Unfortunately, you only get 2 in each pack and you can only get them in the variety pack. I wish they would allow you to purchase just them in a 6-pack.
Originally Posted by rickydelta
They Sure do
Love the Holiday Variety pack by Sam as also.... The Old Fezzie Wig Ale is something they should sell separately as well, really good brew and look out for it every year, I think you get three in the Pak
Also check out a place called Cajun Sea, I think its 33rd between b’way & 7th.
I was there last week with a client for lunch to watch the Soccer Game, their signature drink is a Mule. I thought of you I12 right away and thought this should be a stop for you when in town.
I took a shot of the Mule cups.
Nice! Thanks. How was it?
It was really good. We started with Oysters, then had some shrimp and then some Lobster Mac & Cheese.
Originally Posted by rickydelta
Ice Cold Corona Extra With a Slice of Lime
Those go down fast on a hot day.
Enjoy
Was back at Cajun Sea again last night, wanted to see if it held up or we just hit it right.
2 beers I've recently had that I really enjoy. The first was my first gose I ever had by 8th Wonder Brewery. The name of the beer is Haterade. The second is a fruit beer, called Raspberry AF by St. Arnold's. I recommend both if you're in to gose's or beer with a fruit flavor.
Looks like the Oktoberfest beers have been released as that was what I saw a lot of while picking up some beer earlier today. In addition to making my own 6 pack with a variety of beers, I picked up a 6 pack of Hofbrau Oktoberfest to try. I tried the regular Hofbrau last Sunday at a German restaurant and it tasted very similar to Spatan in my opinion. I really love this time of year with all the Oktoberfest beers plus the celebrations. The same German restaurant I went to last Sunday does Wurstfest every August, which is all you can eat sausage and they have 16 different varieties to choose from. It's a great way to try different versions to see which ones you like and which ones you don't and it runs all month long. Then they do Oktoberfest over a weekend in late September/early October.
Looks like the Oktoberfest beers have been released as that was what I saw a lot of while picking up some beer earlier today. In addition to making my own 6 pack with a variety of beers, I picked up a 6 pack of Hofbrau Oktoberfest to try. I tried the regular Hofbrau last Sunday at a German restaurant and it tasted very similar to Spatan in my opinion. I really love this time of year with all the Oktoberfest beers plus the celebrations. The same German restaurant I went to last Sunday does Wurstfest every August, which is all you can eat sausage and they have 16 different varieties to choose from. It's a great way to try different versions to see which ones you like and which ones you don't and it runs all month long. Then they do Oktoberfest over a weekend in late September/early October.
Best time of the year, love the Fall when all these hearty beers and foods come out.
Wurstfest sounds great. We always do the Oktoberfest specials at our local haunts with several types of Knock, Weiss and other sausages with red cabbage, potatoe pancakes and outstanding choices of mustards.
My favorite was the Wild Boar and my second favorite was probably the Polish Sausage. I liked that better than the German Bratwurst. I didn't get to try all of them but I plan on going again on Sunday so I'm going to try some of the ones I missed originally.
My favorite was the Wild Boar and my second favorite was probably the Polish Sausage. I liked that better than the German Bratwurst. I didn't get to try all of them but I plan on going again on Sunday so I'm going to try some of the ones I missed originally.
I like wild Boar , had it several times from the menu at Zero Otto Nouve in Manhattan
Originally Posted by ourthing
Recently I’ve liked this one called “Two Hearted†by Bells. I don’t drink a whole lot of beer though.
I've really been enjoying tequila flavored beer at the moment. But I think it may be better in small doses. Or maybe I just need to line my stomach better before I drink.
Can anybody recommend any good pumpkin beers? I'm not into the whole pumpkin craze per say as a lot of people get this time of year. The only one I've had so far is Shipyard out of Rochester. I'm still waiting for Sam Adams to put out their fall collections and I know they do a pumpkin beer or 2 that I've had in years past.
I've only tried their Toasted Lager and it was great (at least at Yankee Stadium). I bought a 6 pack and it wasn't as good. I swear, I don't know what temperature Yankee Stadium serves their beer but that's the best Guinness and Bluepoint I've ever had was at their place. Thanks for the recommendation DuesPaid. I won't find it where I'm at but when I'm home for the holidays, maybe they'll have some left over?
I didn't have much success in tracking down pumpkin beers this year but I didn't look that hard either. I had the Harvest Pumpkin which was in the Sam Adams fall variety pack. Now I guess it's on to Christmas/winter beers. I enjoy Sam Adams Winter Lager and might see if anything jumps out to me this year to try.
I didn't have much success in tracking down pumpkin beers this year but I didn't look that hard either. I had the Harvest Pumpkin which was in the Sam Adams fall variety pack. Now I guess it's on to Christmas/winter beers. I enjoy Sam Adams Winter Lager and might see if anything jumps out to me this year to try.
I picked up one of those fall packs of Sam, it was really good, have the two coffee ones left, will try soon. The black lager and leaf something as well as the Pumpkin was really good.
Also looking forward to the Holiday variety pack, The Fezzie Wig ale in that park is the best, I wish I could buys an entire case of that Stuff.
Same Adams is a great Beer, I always have and serve it On Thanksgiving every year.
Sam Adams if my favorite. And yes, I always get the variety packs as well. I wasn't crazy about the coffee one but I don't like coffee. It actually wasn't as bad as I thought it was going to be. Same with the Black Lager as well. That didn't have a heavy bite to it which I liked. One of my favorites was the Porch Rocker which is in the Spring or Summer variety. They've started to release it in 6-packs as of last year.
Saw the Sam Adams winter variety last night and I was unimpressed: Boston Lager, Winter Lager, Chocolate Bock, Holiday Porter, Old Fezziwig and Sam '76. Really!? Instead of creating something new for the holidays you stick in Sam '76? Disappointed. I'll still need to get some 6 packs of the Winter Lager though.
Over the holiday I grabbed Sapporo and Sam Adams Winter Lager (the liquor store I went to didn't really have anything that jumped out at me). I've had them both before and I was in the mood for the Winter Lager. The Sapporo I got just to have another 6 pack and I did have one of their pints again recently so I wanted some more. However, I did go to another liquor store and got some of the Sam Adams White Christmas. I tried this for the first time either last year or in 2016 and out of the 3 I picked up, it was definitely my favorite!
I also picked up a few of these. I thought they were kinda cool. They're 25.4 fluid ounces of Miller High Life and the bottle is shaped like a champagne bottle. Pretty cheap too. Only about $3 per bottle.
Over the holiday I grabbed Sapporo and Sam Adams Winter Lager (the liquor store I went to didn't really have anything that jumped out at me). I've had them both before and I was in the mood for the Winter Lager. The Sapporo I got just to have another 6 pack and I did have one of their pints again recently so I wanted some more. However, I did go to another liquor store and got some of the Sam Adams White Christmas. I tried this for the first time either last year or in 2016 and out of the 3 I picked up, it was definitely my favorite!
I also picked up a few of these. I thought they were kinda cool. They're 25.4 fluid ounces of Miller High Life and the bottle is shaped like a champagne bottle. Pretty cheap too. Only about $3 per bottle.
Wow, those are great. I hope I see those somewhere.
I love Miller High Life, that is the best summer Beer.
Over the holiday I grabbed Sapporo and Sam Adams Winter Lager (the liquor store I went to didn't really have anything that jumped out at me). I've had them both before and I was in the mood for the Winter Lager. The Sapporo I got just to have another 6 pack and I did have one of their pints again recently so I wanted some more. However, I did go to another liquor store and got some of the Sam Adams White Christmas. I tried this for the first time either last year or in 2016 and out of the 3 I picked up, it was definitely my favorite!
I also picked up a few of these. I thought they were kinda cool. They're 25.4 fluid ounces of Miller High Life and the bottle is shaped like a champagne bottle. Pretty cheap too. Only about $3 per bottle.
Wow, those are great. I hope I see those somewhere.
I love Miller High Life, that is the best summer Beer.
I hoe I find these.
High Life was actually the first beer I ever liked
Over the holiday I grabbed Sapporo and Sam Adams Winter Lager (the liquor store I went to didn't really have anything that jumped out at me). I've had them both before and I was in the mood for the Winter Lager. The Sapporo I got just to have another 6 pack and I did have one of their pints again recently so I wanted some more. However, I did go to another liquor store and got some of the Sam Adams White Christmas. I tried this for the first time either last year or in 2016 and out of the 3 I picked up, it was definitely my favorite!
I also picked up a few of these. I thought they were kinda cool. They're 25.4 fluid ounces of Miller High Life and the bottle is shaped like a champagne bottle. Pretty cheap too. Only about $3 per bottle.
Wow, those are great. I hope I see those somewhere.
I love Miller High Life, that is the best summer Beer.
I hoe I find these.
High Life was actually the first beer I ever liked
Same, that and Kronenborg. Not sure why the ladder bit I thin it was the Logo, LOL
I made my own 6-pack this week to try some beers/liquors I never had before but didn't want to buy an entire 6-pack of in case I didn't like it. This is one feature that not a lot of places in New York don't have (at least in my experience) and one which I absolutely love! I picked up: Stiegl Gold (this is their lager but for some reason, the liquors stores around me only sell the Stiegl Grapefruit which I don't like. I much prefer the Gold!), Brooklyn Brewer's Winter Lager (it's described as having chocolate, roasted barley, and dark bread. I wasn't a huge fan of it as it tasted more like a stout and I'm not much of a stout fan), Duvel (which I've seen a lot of recently but have never tried it), Lagunitas Brown Shugga' (I've never heard of this but wanted to try it because they've added brown sugar to it), and finally Henry's Hard Soda both the Grape and Orange flavors. I'm currently sipping on the Orange now and it's not bad but you can definitely taste the alcohol. On mix drinks like this I usually don't like to taste the alcohol so much but want to feel the effects, if that makes sense. I'll go through the rest and see how they are.
I made my own 6-pack this week to try some beers/liquors I never had before but didn't want to buy an entire 6-pack of in case I didn't like it. This is one feature that not a lot of places in New York don't have (at least in my experience) and one which I absolutely love! I picked up: Stiegl Gold (this is their lager but for some reason, the liquors stores around me only sell the Stiegl Grapefruit which I don't like. I much prefer the Gold!), Brooklyn Brewer's Winter Lager (it's described as having chocolate, roasted barley, and dark bread. I wasn't a huge fan of it as it tasted more like a stout and I'm not much of a stout fan), Duvel (which I've seen a lot of recently but have never tried it), Lagunitas Brown Shugga' (I've never heard of this but wanted to try it because they've added brown sugar to it), and finally Henry's Hard Soda both the Grape and Orange flavors. I'm currently sipping on the Orange now and it's not bad but you can definitely taste the alcohol. On mix drinks like this I usually don't like to taste the alcohol so much but want to feel the effects, if that makes sense. I'll go through the rest and see how they are.
Very interesting, with all that detail , I will keep in mind those points , to offer recommendations on beers. I will first say recently I had a founders called Backwoods Bastard ( you will not like) - so I don’t recommend for you, it taste like a boiler maker, its beer fermented in whisky casts, I love it.
Here is one I think you may like... I just ordered a case of it for the Holidays. It’s from the Left Hand Brewerey called Pole Star Pilsner, easy drinker with a punch.
Here is my first Beer for my advent beer of the day. This is an outstanding German IPA
Here is one I think you may like... I just ordered a case of it for the Holidays. It’s from the Left Hand Brewerey called Pole Star Pilsner, easy drinker with a punch.
Thanks for the recommendation. I'll have to keep it in mind and see if I can't buy a single to try. I tried the Lagunitas Brown Shugga' earlier and I wasn't a fan. Didn't taste the brown sugar at all and tasted more like an IPA (which I'm not a fan of either).
Drinking the Duvel right now and not a fan! Too skunky and reminds me of a Hoegaarden.
My favorite Belgian pils is Palm.
Not a huge fan of Belgian beers. Took a chance and got burned. The Stiegl was probably my favorite but I've had that before so I knew what I was getting. Overall, not a great bunch but glad I only had to buy 1 of each instead of being stuck with a 6-pack with some of this stuff.
I went by the liquor store on the way home today and made another 6 pack although I didn't try any tonight as they weren't cold enough: the Budweiser Copper Lager with Jim Beam (I've had it before but wanted another), Not You Father's Fruit Punch, Not Your Father's Moutain Ale Citrus Brew, Harpoon Winter Warmer (they got me on the Cinnamon & Nutmeg ingredients), Harpoon Dunkin' Coffee Porter (which I'm expecting to be terrible but curious enough to try it) and one which I've never heard before, Aecht Schlenkerla Rauchbier Urbock
I went by the liquor store on the way home today and made another 6 pack although I didn't try any tonight as they weren't cold enough: the Budweiser Copper Lager with Jim Beam (I've had it before but wanted another), Not You Father's Fruit Punch, Not Your Father's Moutain Ale Citrus Brew, Harpoon Winter Warmer (they got me on the Cinnamon & Nutmeg ingredients), Harpoon Dunkin' Coffee Porter (which I'm expecting to be terrible but curious enough to try it) and one which I've never heard before, Aecht Schlenkerla Rauchbier Urbock
You Sir are bolder than me, I love how you branch way out and try beers you know you may not even like.
I like to try many varieties as well but stay in my lane.
I saw the copper lager bud, might try one. My distributor has them in large bottle in cedar case.
I went by the liquor store on the way home today and made another 6 pack although I didn't try any tonight as they weren't cold enough: the Budweiser Copper Lager with Jim Beam (I've had it before but wanted another), Not You Father's Fruit Punch, Not Your Father's Moutain Ale Citrus Brew, Harpoon Winter Warmer (they got me on the Cinnamon & Nutmeg ingredients), Harpoon Dunkin' Coffee Porter (which I'm expecting to be terrible but curious enough to try it) and one which I've never heard before, Aecht Schlenkerla Rauchbier Urbock
You Sir are bolder than me, I love how you branch way out and try beers you know you may not even like.
I like to try many varieties as well but stay in my lane.
I saw the copper lager bud, might try one. My distributor has them in large bottle in cedar case.
Thanks DP, I like trying new things. If I don't like it, I won't get it again. And, at least this way I'm only out a single rather than an entire 6-pack. The Copper wasn't bad actually. Tasted almost like a craft beer. I'm typically not a Budweiser fan as I don't like their lager or light (taste too watered down to me). However, they do have some that I do enjoy like Bud Ice and the Bud Light Lime.
Drinking the Aecht Schlenkerla Rauchbier Urbock and I actually quite like it. It's described as a smokebeer which I've never heard before but obviously, it has a smokey taste to it. Not bad at all.
Well I was right on the Harpoon Dunkin' Coffee Porter, it's nasty. Beer and coffee, yuck! I'm not a coffee drinker, hence the reason I knew I wouldn't enjoy it, but I was curious enough to. Strong at least at 6% alcohol by volume
I went by the liquor store on the way home today and made another 6 pack although I didn't try any tonight as they weren't cold enough: the Budweiser Copper Lager with Jim Beam (I've had it before but wanted another), Not You Father's Fruit Punch, Not Your Father's Moutain Ale Citrus Brew, Harpoon Winter Warmer (they got me on the Cinnamon & Nutmeg ingredients), Harpoon Dunkin' Coffee Porter (which I'm expecting to be terrible but curious enough to try it) and one which I've never heard before, Aecht Schlenkerla Rauchbier Urbock
You Sir are bolder than me, I love how you branch way out and try beers you know you may not even like.
I like to try many varieties as well but stay in my lane.
I saw the copper lager bud, might try one. My distributor has them in large bottle in cedar case.
Thanks DP, I like trying new things. If I don't like it, I won't get it again. And, at least this way I'm only out a single rather than an entire 6-pack. The Copper wasn't bad actually. Tasted almost like a craft beer. I'm typically not a Budweiser fan as I don't like their lager or light (taste too watered down to me). However, they do have some that I do enjoy like Bud Ice and the Bud Light Lime.
Agree.
Originally Posted by Irishman12
Drinking the Aecht Schlenkerla Rauchbier Urbock and I actually quite like it. It's described as a smokebeer which I've never heard before but obviously, it has a smokey taste to it. Not bad at all.
Sounds good
Originally Posted by Irishman12
Well I was right on the Harpoon Dunkin' Coffee Porter, it's nasty. Beer and coffee, yuck! I'm not a coffee drinker, hence the reason I knew I wouldn't enjoy it, but I was curious enough to. Strong at least at 6% alcohol by volume
Do you like peanut butter? Try this one: Sweet Baby Jesus.
Do you like peanut butter? Try this one: Sweet Baby Jesus.
LOVE Peanut Butter. I'll have to see if I can find that. Thanks for the heads up! Since my last post I've tried both the Not Your Father's Moutain Ale Citrus Brew and Harpoon Winter Warmer. I find the Sam Adams White Christmas has more flavor than the Harpoon Winter Warmer (they both have cinnamon & nutmeg) but the Harpoon was good. As was the Not Your Father's Mountain Ale Citrus Brew. It was what I expected it to be: an alcoholic Mountain Dew.
Which one do you like better: The Pole Star Pilsner or the Rauchbier?
Pole Star Pilsner ( Left Hand Brewery) for sure, I am picking up a case that I ordered tomorrow and will get some others while there as well including the Old Fezzie Wig ( Sam Adams) and Celebration ( Sierra Nevada) these are my Holiday beers. I will also get the Old Dirty Bastard ( Founders ) and Blue Point Winter Ale.
If you can get any of these, I think you would like them however keep in mind the ODB founders is a beer fermented in whiskey barrels and taste like a boiler maker ( Shot of whisky in your brew).
Enjoy i12, If you cant get any of these and want to try them , let me know ...I’ll send ya some.
Which one do you like better: The Pole Star Pilsner or the Rauchbier?
Pole Star Pilsner ( Left Hand Brewery) for sure, I am picking up a case that I ordered tomorrow and will get some others while there as well including the Old Fezzie Wig ( Sam Adams) and Celebration ( Sierra Nevada) these are my Holiday beers. I will also get the Old Dirty Bastard ( Founders ) and Blue Point Winter Ale.
If you can get any of these, I think you would like them however keep in mind the ODB founders is a beer fermented in whiskey barrels and taste like a boiler maker ( Shot of whisky in your brew).
Enjoy i12, If you cant get any of these and want to try them , let me know ...I’ll send ya some.
Do you like peanut butter? Try this one: Sweet Baby Jesus.
I did find this. Thanks for the recommendation. It wasn't bad. Never had a beer with peanut butter flavor in it before. I won't lie, I would have liked a little bit more but it wasn't bad.
Here's a good one that a guy who worked in the store recommended for me. I asked him if they sold McSorley's and he said no. I haven't been able to find it in years and the reason for that is because a few years ago they stopped mass producing it. So he recommended this to me as an alternative to their lite beer, which I find very comparable. It's not McSorley's but until they start producing it again, this is as close as you'll get.
Currently trying a Brooklyn Brewery's Bel-Air Sour. Last year was the first time I ever tried a gose and even though this isn't advertised as one, I still wanted to give it a shot. I'm not a fan of Brooklyn Brewery honestly and at first taste I didn't care for this, but after a few more, it's kinda growing on me. But I still probably wouldn't buy a 6 pack of it. This was recently in another 6 pack I made for myself which consisted of: Sam Adams Cold Snap (I've had it before but wanted to try another again), Guinness 200th Anniversary Export Stout (wasn't a huge fan and didn't taste much of a difference compared to regular Guinness), Guinness Blonde (I think I had had it before but I didn't like it this time around), Guinness Extra Stout (which I would recommend. It has a little bit of a punch to it at 7.5% alcohol) and Ballast Point - Victory At Sea (I got this because it was another peanut butter beer. Wasn't bad but they're all porter's and I'm not much of a porter fan).
Currently trying a Brooklyn Brewery's Bel-Air Sour. Last year was the first time I ever tried a gose and even though this isn't advertised as one, I still wanted to give it a shot. I'm not a fan of Brooklyn Brewery honestly and at first taste I didn't care for this, but after a few more, it's kinda growing on me. But I still probably wouldn't buy a 6 pack of it. This was recently in another 6 pack I made for myself which consisted of: Sam Adams Cold Snap (I've had it before but wanted to try another again), Guinness 200th Anniversary Export Stout (wasn't a huge fan and didn't taste much of a difference compared to regular Guinness), Guinness Blonde (I think I had had it before but I didn't like it this time around), Guinness Extra Stout (which I would recommend. It has a little bit of a punch to it at 7.5% alcohol) and Ballast Point - Victory At Sea (I got this because it was another peanut butter beer. Wasn't bad but they're all porter's and I'm not much of a porter fan).
I try to read into some of your choices and Taste.....
Try the Sam Adams Noble Pils.... it comes out in Spring, best on Tap at Resturants or in keg.
Brooklyn Brewery beers are typically stronger pours. Try the Brooklyn Brown Ale.
Try any English Style Brown Ale, this might be your happy medium in brew.
Have you ever tried Bass Ale, if not do so,, if so, try again and let me know what you think of that stuff.
I don't believe I've had the Sam Adams Noble Pils. I'm not sure how I feel about Pilsners but I know I'm definitely not an IPA man (and for some reason I feel IPA's and Pilsners are similar). I think I've tried Bass Ale before and enjoyed it. As for English Style Brown Ale, I've had Newcastle and enjoy that.
I don't believe I've had the Sam Adams Noble Pils. I'm not sure how I feel about Pilsners but I know I'm definitely not an IPA man (and for some reason I feel IPA's and Pilsners are similar). I think I've tried Bass Ale before and enjoyed it. As for English Style Brown Ale, I've had Newcastle and enjoy that.
The Sam Pils comes out in Spring, it Good.
The Pilsner vs IPA...to me the pilsner is lighter and no heavy hop flavor like IPA. I like both.
I have recently enjoyed a Austrian Beer, it was fantastic. so smooth and full flavor of light fruit / flowering taste.
Came in a variety pack over the holidays, hope I can find it again.... here is a pic.
Made another 6 pack recently and from one of the one's in it that I tried, I grabbed a 6-pack of: Shiner S'mores. It's a chocolate and marshmallow ale with hints of graham cracker and vanilla. Unfortunately, it's a limited-time, seasonal release so I might have to grab another 6-pack before theydo away with it. It smells good but wish it had more taste from the additives as it's just hints. I love a beer with a lot of flavor. This is mostly chocolate obviously, but would like more vanilla/graham cracker/marshmallow.
Made another 6 pack recently and from one of the one's in it that I tried, I grabbed a 6-pack of: Shiner S'mores. It's a chocolate and marshmallow ale with hints of graham cracker and vanilla. Unfortunately, it's a limited-time, seasonal release so I might have to grab another 6-pack before theydo away with it. It smells good but wish it had more taste from the additives as it's just hints. I love a beer with a lot of flavor. This is mostly chocolate obviously, but would like more vanilla/graham cracker/marshmallow.
I think my local has that stuff and others like it. Its not my type of beer but it does move off the shelf.
A friend runs and another owns our local Beer distributor so even though I’m not indulging for Lent I am in there often and find myself looking at all the choices a bit closer. Some good interesting brews in there I must try when I get out of the Desert.
I came across this yesterday but dumb luck. Sweep the Leg beer (yes, the same as in the Karate Kid) out of Austin. It's a peanut butter stout. I haven't tried it yet, but I'm intrigued. I love peanut butter, not much of a stout fan, but the name hooked me completely!
I came across this yesterday but dumb luck. Sweep the Leg beer (yes, the same as in the Karate Kid) out of Austin. It's a peanut butter stout. I haven't tried it yet, but I'm intrigued. I love peanut butter, not much of a stout fan, but the name hooked me completely!
Yeah, this was terrible, stay away from it! No peanut butter flavoring at all. Just a straight stout. Was not a fan and actually, was quite disappointed.
You win some, you lose some. Never know unless you try it. I'm just glad the store broke apart a 6-pack for me so I only was stuck with the single and didn't have to waste $10 on the entire 6-pack
The best tasting beer I remember drinking, was Red Stripe beer, that I had while in Jamaica in the 90's and it was irie!
I tried a bottle of Red Stripe in the States, a few years later, but it didn't have the same taste, the same smoothness as the beer I bought in Jamaica.
You win some, you lose some. Never know unless you try it. I'm just glad the store broke apart a 6-pack for me so I only was stuck with the single and didn't have to waste $10 on the entire 6-pack
Yes, that’s good they do that. I am looking forward to next week to have a good beer and some wine on Sunday.
Originally Posted by U talkin' da me ??
The best tasting beer I remember drinking, was Red Stripe beer, that I had while in Jamaica in the 90's and it was irie!
I tried a bottle of Red Stripe in the States, a few years later, but it didn't have the same taste, the same smoothness as the beer I bought in Jamaica.
I get that, I feel the same way with Heineken Beer, here in the States its awful however if you get the real Dutch Heineken Beer, its glorious.
Probably because it's King's Day this weekend but Heineken is on discount 2 sixpacks for the price of one ! I have to work tomorrow but hey it's Heineken !
Its a very light hop with a strong Barley and Carmel flavor. Its really good.
Not that I like to quote myself .....but...... I should add to this...... This beer tasted really good but Wife asked that I not have it often, man did I blow some Heavy Farts. LoL
I get that, I feel the same way with Heineken Beer, here in the States its awful however if you get the real Dutch Heineken Beer, its glorious.
Years ago I spend a few weeks with some Americans in my town and they started with Heineken on their KLM flight to Amsterdam lol. Americans love the real Heineken.
I’ve been in the mood for German beers as of late so I stocked up on some today. Only ever had the Paulaner Oktoberfest, Hofbrau Original and Dunkel before. This will be my first time trying Ayinger Bavarian Pills and Celebrator as well as Paulaner Salvator. Prost!
I’ve been in the mood for German beers as of late so I stocked up on some today. Only ever had the Paulaner Oktoberfest, Hofbrau Original and Dunkel before. This will be my first time trying Ayinger Bavarian Pills and Celebrator as well as Paulaner Salvator. Prost!
Two thumbs up 👠on these i12.
These are hearty Beers, I typically indulge in these for the Fall and Winter seasons but always enjoy anytime they are available
Gotcha. If you can get a hold of it, try their Oktoberfest and Salvador. The Salvador is a double bock.
That’s sound perfect for the Fall .
Right now I’m enjoying a Montauk Wave chaser ips and Drift wood IPA
I hope you liked them. I'm not a IPA person at all. I'm pretty picky with my beers but looking forward to the Oktoberfest and pumpkin beers coming for the fall. I like flavor in my beer, hence the reason Sam Adams is my favorite because there's is always flavorful but I do dig the pumpkin beers as well. Also, some of the winter beers that add cinnamon and/or nutmeg!
Brand Pilsener has a pleasant hop bitterness. However, the taste has changed since Heineken 's acquisition of Brand in 1989, because Heineken insisted on pasteurizing the beer.
It's that time of the year again! Taste testing some Oktoberfest and Pumpkin beers (most I've had before and a few new ones I'm trying).
I like the Shipyards, those are good.
Enjoy.
What is the Orange can next to the Blue Moon?
Wick for Brains. Never heard of it or the brewing company before (Nebraska Brewing Company). I gave it a shot and it was pretty good. The top was weird on it. You pull the tab and the entire top of the can comes off. Kinda cool actually.
It's that time of the year again! Taste testing some Oktoberfest and Pumpkin beers (most I've had before and a few new ones I'm trying).
I like the Shipyards, those are good.
Enjoy.
What is the Orange can next to the Blue Moon?
Wick for Brains. Never heard of it or the brewing company before (Nebraska Brewing Company). I gave it a shot and it was pretty good. The top was weird on it. You pull the tab and the entire top of the can comes off. Kinda cool actually.
Wow, never seen that. I will look for it and ask my guys if he can get it.
I had the Shipyards yesterday. The Ale was good but wasn't a big fan of the Smashed Pumpkin. The Ale I'd had before but not the Smashed Pumpkin. Could taste more of the cinnamon and nutmeg in the Ale (which I LOVE) as opposed to Munich Malts which are added to the SP.
I had the Shipyards yesterday. The Ale was good but wasn't a big fan of the Smashed Pumpkin. The Ale I'd had before but not the Smashed Pumpkin. Could taste more of the cinnamon and nutmeg in the Ale (which I LOVE) as opposed to Munich Malts which are added to the SP.
Never had the SP Will look.
I did hear of a Saranac Fall vieriety pack for the fall. Will look for that as well and post pics and review.
The American beer giant Budweiser is coming to the Netherlands. The lager, lighter and softer in taste than the Dutch drinker is used to, must be available no later than October in the supermarket. The move is an attempt by the Belgian parent company AB InBev to make up for the worldwide declining volumes of the brand by finding new beer drinkers. Target: the young (culturally) diverse people who are active on social media.
One of my new favorites but I can't find it over here (had it while in Germany and this is what the locals love). Augustiner Helles. I've heard it's available in the states but might be in a different bottle, although I can't find it by me unfortunately. If you do come across it, I highly suggest getting it!
One of my new favorites but I can't find it over here (had it while in Germany and this is what the locals love). Augustiner Helles. I've heard it's available in the states but might be in a different bottle, although I can't find it by me unfortunately. If you do come across it, I highly suggest getting it!
One of my new favorites but I can't find it over here (had it while in Germany and this is what the locals love). Augustiner Helles. I've heard it's available in the states but might be in a different bottle, although I can't find it by me unfortunately. If you do come across it, I highly suggest getting it!
Will look for it.
Good luck! If you're able to come across it, let me know please. Not sure where it's available in the States. Just heard that it is.
Picked up Sam Adams White Christmas recently. One of my favorite Sam flavors! Also grabbed the Winter Lager but haven't had one yet.
Both Good, Winter Lager rich with malt and a bite of Cinnamon & Ginger. Very good
Lately I cannot enjoy any beer other than Blue Point Toasted Lager and it must be on Tap.
I like the White Christmas more than Winter Lager, but both are good. First time and best Blue Point Toasted Lager I've ever had was at Yankee Stadium. Same with Guniess (best I've ever had). I don't know what temperature they sell it at but it's darn good!
Had some S A Winter lager Tuesday night, they were tasty.
Last night I felt like some wine... had a couple a glasses of red.
Tonight a few MGD’ s with a Brooklyn Italian Hero
MGD is my second favorite beer behind Sam Adams. I loved the Miller Chill when they had it years ago but have since discontinued it (it was to counter Budweiser Lime).
I had a huge selection of Brews offered last night on Tap..... i saw the Bluepoint Toasted Lager and just blurted it out without thinking of the other choices.
I NEVER post in this column..but..the other nite my wife brought home a couple of bottles from my daughters house this stuff that had a # in it like Sheff75 or something like that..It was Deliciouso…..yum..anybody have any clues as 2 what bottles were thrown in the trash b4 I could identify it??
I was desperate for some lager after two weeks the flu still not 100% but I'm getting there !
Get well. Love Grolsh, served round here only in bottles with the porcelain cap.
Originally Posted by Irishman12
Can't find Yuengling by me but I'm out of state and having some right now!
I am still on the Brown ale Blue point toasted lager and have not had a Penn Yueng in a while.
Never had or heard of Toasted Point Blue Lager until my last Yankee game I went to a few years ago. Still the best I've ever had because of the temperature they served it at!
I was desperate for some lager after two weeks the flu still not 100% but I'm getting there !
Get well. Love Grolsh, served round here only in bottles with the porcelain cap.
Originally Posted by Irishman12
Can't find Yuengling by me but I'm out of state and having some right now!
I am still on the Brown ale Blue point toasted lager and have not had a Penn Yueng in a while.
Never had or heard of Toasted Point Blue Lager until my last Yankee game I went to a few years ago. Still the best I've ever had because of the temperature they served it at!
I love it, Blue point Brewery originated right near me and Ive been to there old small brewery and now they have a much larger brewery and Resturant in town right near me.
I was desperate for some lager after two weeks the flu still not 100% but I'm getting there !
Get well. Love Grolsh, served round here only in bottles with the porcelain cap.
Originally Posted by Irishman12
Can't find Yuengling by me but I'm out of state and having some right now!
I am still on the Brown ale Blue point toasted lager and have not had a Penn Yueng in a while.
Never had or heard of Toasted Point Blue Lager until my last Yankee game I went to a few years ago. Still the best I've ever had because of the temperature they served it at!
I love it, Blue point Brewery originated right near me and Ive been to there old small brewery and now they have a much larger brewery and Resturant in town right near me.
I have in recent years but not this year. Recently I've been more on a whiskey kick than beer so that's what I've been stocking up on and drinking lately.
I have in recent years but not this year. Recently I've been more on a whiskey kick than beer so that's what I've been stocking up on and drinking lately.
Blanton's is always the standard but I've been expanding to try new brands. My go to (and cheaper version) is Buffalo Trace. Eagle Rare isn't a bad poor either. Both bottles "should' be had for under $30.
Good luck in your search. Eagle Rare is a harder bottle to find by me but maybe you’ll have better luck? Let me know if you’re able to track either/both down.
I entered a contest for rare bourbons at Total Wine and I won the right to purchase a Pappy 23. I went out the next day and dropped $364 which was their retail price. My wife wants to sell it, I want to drink it with friends. Part of me wants to keep it for a special occasion. I have five kids and the oldest is 14. Maybe save it for when he gets married of graduates college. I don't know what to do.
Never had it. My buddy had the 10 and said it slips down your throat like velvet. He's also a little fucking nuts. I checked the secondary market price and it can go for between 3500-4500 a bottle. Who would ever pay that much I have no idea
Good for you DP. Either way you go. I went dry to January to shed the holiday pounds I brought back with me. Was thinking of cutting back myself. We'll see (this time of year I always gain a little weight because of the girl scout cookies and Reese's peanut butter eggs). We'll see what it's like after Easter.
Good for you DP. Either way you go. I went dry to January to shed the holiday pounds I brought back with me. Was thinking of cutting back myself. We'll see (this time of year I always gain a little weight because of the girl scout cookies and Reese's peanut butter eggs). We'll see what it's like after Easter.
I hear ya..... Easter is a another huge food event around here. I will be ready for it.
Thanks DP. I stocked up for the season and I'll hit the girl scouts one last time before they close up shop to last me until next year (I keep them in the fridge and ration them throughout the year). They're still good. I don't care what the Sell By/Best Date says.
Thanks DP. I stocked up for the season and I'll hit the girl scouts one last time before they close up shop to last me until next year (I keep them in the fridge and ration them throughout the year). They're still good. I don't care what the Sell By/Best Date says.
Agree, most sell by dates are bullshit.
I have a bunch of beer in the garage. Not sure if I will indulge in any Tuesday, will see.
Since I’ll be working from home for the foreseeable future like many of you, today and going forward at my residence, shall henceforth be known as Das Boot Sunday’s! Prost!
Ready to crack 'em open come Sunday I bet? MGD is your swill beer!? I like MGD!
Man , did I.
I ate really well so it was very balanced.
I drank pretty well myself yesterday. Had a little whiskey early on, followed by a new flavor of Leinenkugel's (Orange Shandy) plus their regular Summer Shandy (which I still think is the best), followed by some MGD's myself.
Ready to crack 'em open come Sunday I bet? MGD is your swill beer!? I like MGD!
Man , did I.
I ate really well so it was very balanced.
I drank pretty well myself yesterday. Had a little whiskey early on, followed by a new flavor of Leinenkugel's (Orange Shandy) plus their regular Summer Shandy (which I still think is the best), followed by some MGD's myself.
Very nice..... I used to enjoy that Lemon shandy on tap at my friends boat yard ( hate the term yacht club) but it actually is a hight falutant members only bullshit establishment. For many a-hole reasons I always enjoyed being there and actually play and looked the part but so happy I will not even have to go there this Summer or hopefully ever again due to the COv19.
I’m stuck on Blue Point Toasted Ale, but man does it make me fart.... Wife is wondering if I have a prob.... I keep thinking ...no , its awesome.
First and best Blur Point Toasted Lager I bad was at Yankee Stadium. Never heard of it before but it was great. Also the best Guinness I ever had was at Yankee Stadium as well. It’s the temperature they serve it at. Goes down smooth!
I’m stuck on Blue Point Toasted Ale, but man does it make me fart.... Wife is wondering if I have a prob.... I keep thinking ...no , its awesome.
First and best Blur Point Toasted Lager I bad was at Yankee Stadium. Never heard of it before but it was great. Also the best Guinness I ever had was at Yankee Stadium as well. It’s the temperature they serve it at. Goes down smooth!
Yes, agree... I always enjoyed the Beer at Citi Field and Yankee Stadium once they added more choices and tap craft beers. First craft beer choice both parks offered was Goose Island IPA on tap.
Saw this today and had to grab it. Not much for pumpkin flavored stuff but I do love this time of year for the fall and winter beers. Love me some pumpkin, nutmeg, cinnamon, etc. in my beer to give it some flavor. Going to crack open the Jack-O tonight to try (most curious about that).
Having a Sam '76. Not a fan but it came in a variety pack I bought. Plus, at this point, I consider it swill because I've already had some whiskey and this is just to keep the buzz going. Nasty stuff though and I advise not buying it!
Having a Sam '76. Not a fan but it came in a variety pack I bought. Plus, at this point, I consider it swill because I've already had some whiskey and this is just to keep the buzz going. Nasty stuff though and I advise not buying it!
Yeah, taste like grapefruit juice. I like spa's but not when they are citrusy
I'm not an IPA fan as I've never met one I've liked so I usually avoid them. But again, this came in the Sam Adams Fall Variety pack so I might as well drink it rather than pour it down the drain.
Haven't had the Cony Island but I love Sam Adams. Although for Oktoberfest beers, I prefer Spaten, Paulaner, or Sierra Nevada. Give them a shot if you see them around and are in the mood.
I see it now. That Blue Point sounds good. I'd take a flyer on it. Unfortunately, I can't get any Blue Point by me, which sucks! Let me know how you like it and glad you were able to find the Sierra Nevada Oktoberfest. I hope you enjoy that as well. I actually purchased the one underneath it the other day (The Harpoon Dunkin' Dozen). I only bought it to try the Dunkin'' Pumpkin but I also liked the Jelly Donut IPA surprisingly (I don't typically like IPA's). I haven't tried the other 2 yet but I doubt I'll like them as they're a stout and the other a porter.
After 8 the stores can not sell beer anymore all cafes and bars are also closed the coming weeks. It sucks but still drinking Veltins in this partial lockdown.
I had the porter as well and wasn't a fan. I don't care for porters or IPA's, which was why I was surprised I liked the Jelly Donut IPA. Stout's I don't particularly like either save for Guinness. Actually purchased another 12 pack today so I could have another one on stand-by because my stores been terrible at restocking. I purchased a 6 pack of Shipyard's Pumpkinhead and when I went to go back to pick up another, they said they weren't getting any more until next year. I said are you kidding me!? One delivery and that's it for the year? I know this stuff is seasonal but they've always received multiple delivers (or at least always restock the shelf) when the items out. And this is Total Wine, a major retailer. Not some Mom & Pop shop. So I didn't take the chance and grabbed another Dunkin' pack today.
Grolsch Kanon is also nice once in a while, it is a lager with an alcohol content of 11.6%. Grolsch Kanon is a specialty beer with a sweet taste, a powerful and robust beer that owes its character to the double fermentation at high temperatures. Brewed since 1997.
Saw Sam Adams Winter Lager in the store today so I had to grab it. Eagerly awaiting for their White Christmas ale to drop as that's my 2nd favorite variety that they make.
Saw Sam Adams Winter Lager in the store today so I had to grab it. Eagerly awaiting for their White Christmas ale to drop as that's my 2nd favorite variety that they make.
Love the Winter and I love the Feziwig Ale that will come in the variety 12-pk.
The Feziwig Ale isn't in the variety 12 pack this year. I know, I was surprised too. Bought another Winter Lager 6 pack today and another of the Harpoon Dunkin 12 packs before my store ran out.
So the Sam Adams White Christmas is now called the Holiday White Ale (probably because Christmas was "too offensive.") Grabbed a 6-pack today and I'll grab another tomorrow. Haven't had one yet, so don't worry but my usual spot's been running low on supplies so I'm grabbing them while they're there. Think the pandemic they're not getting as much as they have in the past and I've already made the mistake with the Shipyard Pumpkinhead to not wait too long if I want to grab another because once they're out, they're out until next year.
I didn't take any chances and stocked up. Grabbed 3 6-packs of each!
Nice.... you are The Man.
This is what I stock up on in New York when I'm up for the holidays. But since I'm not going up now, might as well stock up here and not take the chance it'll all be gone. So this will last me at least into next month. But I LOVE these beers and look forward to them all year round so you can never have too much.
I found some of the last Coney iSLAND MERMAID PILSNERS till next summer... took them all.
Will miss Feziwig this year but will try to find something to replace.
I may be getting some nice Euro beers soon., look forward to seeing the batch ...they are random.
Did you ever track down those German beers? I'm surprised Sam didn't have the Feziwig in their variety pack this year. I'd give the "Holiday White Ale" (formerly White Christmas) a try from Sam Adams. I love it. The Winter Lager's good as well IMO.
Which German beers did you get? Curious which one's were skunky and which one's you liked?
I have a bunch of Euro beers that will show up soon for the Holidays, its an annual gift. They are mostly very good.
The skunks beers I was mentioning are Becks and St. Paulie Girl.
Becks and St. Paulie Girl I've not huge on. Were you ever able to try Spaten or Paulaner?
Yes, both very good.
My local just got a shipment of Coney Island Mermaid Pilsner in and I will be getting those regularly now. They also received a new batch of Montauk Driftwood Ale that was out of production for a while, I will post a pic when I get them while picking up some Sam Adams for the holiday. Always drink and serve Sam Adams Lager on TGD at my house TGD.
Yes, Miller Genuine Draft. I also like the High Life as well (my first beer I ever liked).
Same
Ive have not drank Miller in over 30 yrs. ..is the new stuff really that good?..cause I may switch because of u guy's opinion....just 4 a "house beer" of course...nuthin' can take me away from my real love of Blue Moon 4 good beer drinking...I know u guys r into all that IPA Pumpkin, different house brew weird shit ..cardomom , ghost pepper," local" crystal ball egg drop from this "great brewery "kinda stuff.."....but I'll stick w/ my Stella & Blue Moon 4 good drink...but looking 2 change from Bud 2 maybe something better 4 house "couch" beer...r u guy's the answer???...Dues or Irish please reply if u may....
It's personal preference really. I've always been a MGD fan. Never cared for Bud, Coors, etc because they tasted like water to me. If you haven 't had it in a while, I'd say it's worth checking out again to see if your opinions changed over the decades.
What variation? I picked up a 4-pack of Prairie Artisan Ales - Seasick Crocodile. I bought a single recently to try it and liked it. It's a sour ale with Cranberries, Cinnamon, Nutmeg, and Ginger. LOVE the beers this time of year with Halloween and Christmas so close to each other!
What variation? I picked up a 4-pack of Prairie Artisan Ales - Seasick Crocodile. I bought a single recently to try it and liked it. It's a sour ale with Cranberries, Cinnamon, Nutmeg, and Ginger. LOVE the beers this time of year with Halloween and Christmas so close to each other!
The Holiday Christmas Ale is pretty much sold out by me 😡 Glad I stocked up when I did but plenty of Winter Lager. And I agree with you DP, good batch this year. I remember years ago when I first tried it, I loved it (we're talking probably 9-10 years ago). The next year when it came out I was eagerly anticipating it and grabbed it as soon as I saw it. Got home and tried it and was disappointed severely! It was nothing like the previous year and my father even agreed as he had it the year prior as well. I actually wrote an e-mail to Sam Adams expressing my disappointment. They responded back saying that our expectations were too high, which I felt was a complete slap in the face. The beer had no flavor and was borderline flat compared to the year prior. But to make up for it, they sent us a pair of the Sam Adams perfect pint glasses, which I appreciated. I'm a believer in the science and it's the only glass I'll drink beer out of. ðŸº
The Holiday Christmas Ale is pretty much sold out by me 😡 Glad I stocked up when I did but plenty of Winter Lager. And I agree with you DP, good batch this year. I remember years ago when I first tried it, I loved it (we're talking probably 9-10 years ago). The next year when it came out I was eagerly anticipating it and grabbed it as soon as I saw it. Got home and tried it and was disappointed severely! It was nothing like the previous year and my father even agreed as he had it the year prior as well. I actually wrote an e-mail to Sam Adams expressing my disappointment. They responded back saying that our expectations were too high, which I felt was a complete slap in the face. The beer had no flavor and was borderline flat compared to the year prior. But to make up for it, they sent us a pair of the Sam Adams perfect pint glasses, which I appreciated. I'm a believer in the science and it's the only glass I'll drink beer out of. ðŸº
I know exactly what you are saying... I felt it was jumping around every year. This one this year is very good.
I remember Coors once made a Winter special brew and it was fantastic, never made it again....dont know why, it sold like hotcakes, long time ago..... I saved one of the bottles . Will take a pic and post to show you.
Looking forward to the picture DP because I never buy Coors so I didn't see it or try it. Was pleasantly surprised as my local store I go to today had 2 more 6 packs of the Sam Adams Holiday Christmas Ale. I grabbed both 6 packs!
Looking forward to the picture DP because I never buy Coors so I didn't see it or try it. Was pleasantly surprised as my local store I go to today had 2 more 6 packs of the Sam Adams Holiday Christmas Ale. I grabbed both 6 packs!
Very cool, Coors only made these for distribution in late 80's - early 90's. Attached here are pics of the ones I had.
I hear that Coors does still make it but for only special locations in CO.
I also loved the Sam Adams Feziwig Holiday Ale, they no longer make it. Pic attached.
I pulled these bottles from a old shelf in garage and took pics on my Bar.
Very nice DP, thanks for sharing. Had no idea on the Coors and also don't know why Sam Adams discontinued the Old Fezziwig? Seemed like it was a popular variety. I'm just glad they didn't discontinue my White Christmas Ale and just renamed it! ðŸ»
Very nice DP, thanks for sharing. Had no idea on the Coors and also don't know why Sam Adams discontinued the Old Fezziwig? Seemed like it was a popular variety. I'm just glad they didn't discontinue my White Christmas Ale and just renamed it! ðŸ»
Your Very Sharp i12
I think you are on to something..... I really think this years Sam Adams Winter Lager is very similar to their Fezziwig Ale ...making the Winter Lager not really a lager but a Ale. Who's to argue with their brewmasters, we are only the people who really give ship*..... Or pay attention to that. LMFAO
Very nice DP, thanks for sharing. Had no idea on the Coors and also don't know why Sam Adams discontinued the Old Fezziwig? Seemed like it was a popular variety. I'm just glad they didn't discontinue my White Christmas Ale and just renamed it! ðŸ»
Your Very Sharp i12
I think you are on to something..... I really think this years Sam Adams Winter Lager is very similar to their Fezziwig Ale ...making the Winter Lager not really a lager but a Ale. Who's to argue with their brewmasters, we are only the people who really give ship*..... Or pay attention to that. LMFAO
Nice DP! I'm currently enjoying the "Holiday Christmas Ale" right now myself. And if I go back for a second, it'll be a Winter Lager.
I give up booze every year for lent. Its supposed to be 40 days and 40 nights and its over on Palm Sunday but for some reason I always went the extra week right into Easter Sunday.
I am not hugely religious any more but continue this as a offering to my Mom and Da who are both past on.
Its no big deal, I do it with ease while getting super healthy at the same time. It helps me curb my habbit as well since once I go back to it, I take it easy and don't want to gain back the weight I lost.
I gave it up for Lent as well DP. I'm still buying bourbon but can't drink any of it until Easter. The cut off is Easter, not Palm Sunday by the way. Like you said, I don't mind losing the weight but I'm not lying, I could use a drink right about now. Oh well, I'll make it.
No way, gotta stay strong my friend. I haven't had liquor on St. Patrick's Day in years unfortunately because I usually give up alcohol for Lent. Would love to actually celebrate it one year when it's on a weekend and truly indulge.
No way, gotta stay strong my friend. I haven't had liquor on St. Patrick's Day in years unfortunately because I usually give up alcohol for Lent. Would love to actually celebrate it one year when it's on a weekend and truly indulge.
To each his own , many different traditions is what makes the world interesting,
Grolsch tonight but not too much I got to work a few hours tomorrow.
@ DuesPaid the Germans have so many great beers and they drink a lot.
Love that.
If you ever go to Europe, visit Oktoberfest in Munich.
I went in 2019 and it was the trip of a lifetime. I wanted to go back again last year but that obviously didn't happen. Doesn't look like it's gonna happen again this year. If it happens next year I'd love to go again!
Grolsch tonight but not too much I got to work a few hours tomorrow.
@ DuesPaid the Germans have so many great beers and they drink a lot.
Love that.
If you ever go to Europe, visit Oktoberfest in Munich.
I went in 2019 and it was the trip of a lifetime. I wanted to go back again last year but that obviously didn't happen. Doesn't look like it's gonna happen again this year. If it happens next year I'd love to go again!
That's nice ! The last time I went to Germany was several years ago great country and lovely women.
You've got that right Hollander! Beautiful women, a lot of people in that part of the country speak English so I was able to get around just fine. But I heard the further away you get from Munich (to say Berlin for example), they don't speak as much English. Can you confirm or deny this?
In Germany everyone learns English at school, just like in the Netherlands from about 10 years old. I think in the big cities which have become more cosmopolitan most young / middle aged people speak english, but in the countryside and rural towns they only speak German. I learned German at school and used to watch german tv when I grew up, but when i'm there I'm more comfortable speaking english with them or my own mix of both lol.
In Germany everyone learns English at school, just like in the Netherlands from about 10 years old. I think in the big cities which have become more cosmopolitan most young / middle aged people speak english, but in the countryside and rural towns they only speak German. I learned German at school and used to watch german tv when I grew up, but when i'm there I'm more comfortable speaking english with them or my own mix of both lol.
Europeans are very good at learning and speaking multiple languages, probably because the nations are so close together and so closely tied economically. Here in the big, wide USA, a lot of Americans know a bit of Spanish because there are so many Hispanics here, but few are proficient in multiple languages.
Hollander, is Latin still widely taught in European primary schools?
In Germany everyone learns English at school, just like in the Netherlands from about 10 years old. I think in the big cities which have become more cosmopolitan most young / middle aged people speak english, but in the countryside and rural towns they only speak German. I learned German at school and used to watch german tv when I grew up, but when i'm there I'm more comfortable speaking english with them or my own mix of both lol.
Europeans are very good at learning and speaking multiple languages, probably because the nations are so close together and so closely tied economically. Here in the big, wide USA, a lot of Americans know a bit of Spanish because there are so many Hispanics here, but few are proficient in multiple languages.
Hollander, is Latin still widely taught in European primary schools?
You're right. Latin and Greek are still teached at high schools. French and Spanish are also common.
@Irishman12 are you familiar with Bavaria? I drink it today typical dutch beer, but not bad IMO. The brewer Swinkels is the second largest brewery company in the Netherlands after Heineken and one of the largest producers of malt in Europe.
@Irishman12 are you familiar with Bavaria? I drink it today typical dutch beer, but not bad IMO. The brewer Swinkels is the second largest brewery company in the Netherlands after Heineken and one of the largest producers of malt in Europe.
Not too familiar with Bavaria. Just when I went there for Oktoberfest (spent 8 days there total).
Brand Pilsener today, one of the oldest breweries in the Netherlands (Southern Limburg).
On April 19, 1989, it is announced that Heineken has taken over the brewery from the Brand family. A few years after the takeover, Heineken adapts the recipe for Brand Pilsener to the prevailing taste and also switches to pasteurization. As a result, the characteristic taste was largely lost.
From 1981 to 1991 Brand exported its beer in the distinctive white bottle to the United States . A worldwide sale under the Heineken umbrella is not yet on the agenda; Brand beer has been available on tap in Italy (mainly Northern Italy) since 2002.
I've been stocking up on the Sam Adams Holiday White Ale. Introduced a buddy to it yesterday and he loved it (almost drank one of my 6 packs he liked it so much).
Nice DP. I like the Punderstruck can. Curious how that'll taste.
Outstanding.
Very smooth, which is surprising since its solid dark with a cream sud.
I taste the hint of a smoked cherry and a pressed light coffee flavor.
I would place this in one of my top ten brews.
I will reach out to the brewery in Wisconsin for more info on how to score some more.
Let me know if interested, I’ll send some your way.
I definitely appreciate the offer DP, however, if it's coffee flavored, I'll pass. Never been a coffee person (never acquired the taste), but something else, I might take you up on.
I saw somebody w/ that Razzy stuff not 2 long ago!..
YES…ITS VERY POPULAR.
Originally Posted by Irishman12
Originally Posted by DuesPaid
Originally Posted by Irishman12
Nice DP. I like the Punderstruck can. Curious how that'll taste.
Outstanding.
Very smooth, which is surprising since its solid dark with a cream sud.
I taste the hint of a smoked cherry and a pressed light coffee flavor.
I would place this in one of my top ten brews.
I will reach out to the brewery in Wisconsin for more info on how to score some more.
Let me know if interested, I’ll send some your way.
I definitely appreciate the offer DP, however, if it's coffee flavored, I'll pass. Never been a coffee person (never acquired the taste), but something else, I might take you up on.
Originally Posted by Irishman12
This is the stuff I stock up on this time of year.
DP, years ago, when I lived in NYC, I used to get Berliner Weissbeir, a white beer that you poured into a very large, wide mouthed glass and mixed with raspberry syrup. Very refreshing. Haven't seen it since. Have you tried it?
Total Wines and More finally opened a store in my town. Was able to buy Bell's Two Hearted Ale. Excellent. Very smooth.
DP, years ago, when I lived in NYC, I used to get Berliner Weissbeir, a white beer that you poured into a very large, wide mouthed glass and mixed with raspberry syrup. Very refreshing. Haven't seen it since. Have you tried it?
Total Wines and More finally opened a store in my town. Was able to buy Bell's Two Hearted Ale. Excellent. Very smooth.
Yes Sir… I have recently had something similar…I bet that was often. Just had several types of BELLS recently.
Nice, enjoy the Sam Adams and Miller High Life! Just picked up 12 pack's of MGD and High Life as I'm hanging with friends the next 2 nights.
Thanks i12 …..enjoy.
I’m really looking forward to the new Blue Point Winter Ale …says it has a Vanilla flavor.
Geez , u guys really take ur beer seriously...f--k that..gimme a 12 pack of Blue Moon & I'll shut up..& that's coming from a dude that drank Bud in his early teens 2 the late 90s..as a chef , I have learned a little from my latter day chef alky buddies ..lol..Hefenweiser anyone?..German is sometimes good..Smithwicks Irish is the 1rst warm ale I had in Ireland when I was 14 ..Mom snuck it 2 me , 1977..
No problem hoolum. Be curious as to your thoughts if you do track them down. Also, Spaten Optimator is another good one as well.
Now ur gonna get me in a clueless but curious position 2 try new goodies???...U Irish dog you!..luv it!..specially in the wintertime..some of the stuff u post sounds cozy.
No problem hoolum. Be curious as to your thoughts if you do track them down. Also, Spaten Optimator is another good one as well.
Now ur gonna get me in a clueless but curious position 2 try new goodies???...U Irish dog you!..luv it!..specially in the wintertime..some of the stuff u post sounds cozy.
...Speaking of cozy..on this nice Fri. night , I could go 4 a delicious double of a good whiskey..something that I don't see all the time...yrs. ago, Dues was my 1 week doctor 4 1 week only...the best stuff I ever tasted in my life.
No problem hoolum. Be curious as to your thoughts if you do track them down. Also, Spaten Optimator is another good one as well.
Now ur gonna get me in a clueless but curious position 2 try new goodies???...U Irish dog you!..luv it!..specially in the wintertime..some of the stuff u post sounds cozy.
...Speaking of cozy..on this nice Fri. night , I could go 4 a delicious double of a good whiskey..something that I don't see all the time...yrs. ago, Dues was my 1 week doctor 4 1 week only...the best stuff I ever tasted in my life.
I’m about to reup on that fine whiskey, I don’t drink it often but keep it around.
Just good beer. From 1809 to 1954 the Grolsche Beer Brewery was called Brouwerij de Klok. For the origin of the name De Klok we have to go back in history, to the beginning of the 19th century. At that time, when the church went out, the bell tolled and it was time for a cold beer. Hence "the Clock".
As a tribute to this brewery, we have been brewing De Klok beer for several years now. De Klok beer is blond in color and fresh in taste; not too sweet and not too bitter, with 4.8% alcohol. Straightforwardly brewed by people who understand it. Cheers. It's time for the Clock.
It had been years since I had those flip tops pretty old school lol. Now drinking Veltins a nice german pils. Veltins Pilsener is a fresh and thirst-quenching pilsner with clear hop aromas. A characterful pilsner with a pleasantly bitter finish.
It had been years since I had those flip tops pretty old school lol. Now drinking Veltins a nice german pils. Veltins Pilsener is a fresh and thirst-quenching pilsner with clear hop aromas. A characterful pilsner with a pleasantly bitter finish.
Love Veltins,,,, I think I posted a can of that once I had it and its really good.
I recently tried two Samuel Smith (English) beers: Organic Cherry and Organic Chocolate Stout. These aren't quaffing brews to be slugged out of the bottle--they're more like dessert beverages to be sipped from a wine glass. Stupendous. Anyone else here have experience with their products?
Bavaria is a Dutch beer brand that is carried by Swinkels Family Brewers . The brand was introduced when the three brothers Frans, Piet and Jan of the fifth generation Swinkels founded the company "Gebroeders Swinkels" in 1924. They moved the brewhouse in which beer had been produced until then to a newly built brewery, which took the name "Bavaria". This name is a reference to the "Bavarian beer", as bottom- fermented or pilsner beer was often called at the time.
The other day I had Hoegaarden a classic white beer. Once in a while I enjoy a white.
Hoegaarden is completely different in nature. It is a unique, authentic Belgian wheat beer with a brewing tradition dating back to 1445. Hoegaarden's brewing process is particularly complex and includes orange peels and coriander. The beer is first top-fermented and then bottled, resulting in a distinctive cloudy white look and a refreshing taste experience. Consumers in more than 70 countries worldwide can enjoy a refreshing Hoegaarden.
The other day I had Hoegaarden a classic white beer. Once in a while I enjoy a white.
Hoegaarden is completely different in nature. It is a unique, authentic Belgian wheat beer with a brewing tradition dating back to 1445. Hoegaarden's brewing process is particularly complex and includes orange peels and coriander. The beer is first top-fermented and then bottled, resulting in a distinctive cloudy white look and a refreshing taste experience. Consumers in more than 70 countries worldwide can enjoy a refreshing Hoegaarden.
Not a Hoegaarden fan at all. Some of those European beers can be very skunky and nasty (at least for my taste buds) and this is one of them.
The other day I had Hoegaarden a classic white beer. Once in a while I enjoy a white.
Hoegaarden is completely different in nature. It is a unique, authentic Belgian wheat beer with a brewing tradition dating back to 1445. Hoegaarden's brewing process is particularly complex and includes orange peels and coriander. The beer is first top-fermented and then bottled, resulting in a distinctive cloudy white look and a refreshing taste experience. Consumers in more than 70 countries worldwide can enjoy a refreshing Hoegaarden.
Not a Hoegaarden fan at all. Some of those European beers can be very skunky and nasty (at least for my taste buds) and this is one of them.
The other day I had Hoegaarden a classic white beer. Once in a while I enjoy a white.
Hoegaarden is completely different in nature. It is a unique, authentic Belgian wheat beer with a brewing tradition dating back to 1445. Hoegaarden's brewing process is particularly complex and includes orange peels and coriander. The beer is first top-fermented and then bottled, resulting in a distinctive cloudy white look and a refreshing taste experience. Consumers in more than 70 countries worldwide can enjoy a refreshing Hoegaarden.
Not a Hoegaarden fan at all. Some of those European beers can be very skunky and nasty (at least for my taste buds) and this is one of them.
What is your favorite Weiss beer Irish?
Not much of a weiss beer fan personally. My favorite beers are probably Sam Adams (their Cherry Wheat is fantastic) and MGD.
Weiss beer I do like once in a while and I enjoy drinking with my dad abbey beers,traditional Belgian beers that were brewed in an abbey. Think of the classic beer styles Blond, Dubbel, Tripel and Quadrupel made famous by Belgian Trappist monks.
Decades ago, when I lived in NYC, I bought Berliner Weisse. Poured it into an oversized brandy snifter with a tablespoon of fruit syrup, usually raspberry)at the bottom of the snifter. Curiously refreshing.
Glad you guys liked it Bavaria, Heineken always had some fun commercials. I think it's part of their succes in particular Heineken one of the biggest breweries in the world. It does get more difficult these days to promote alcohol but they still find ways. I switched to grolsch again this week still a nice beer.
I have a budget beer called Kordaat only sold at Lidl a chain of supermarkets in the discount segment. Lidl was founded in Germany in the 1930s as a fruit and vegetable wholesaler. In the 1970s Lidl opened in Germany the first supermarkets.
I must say for 65 euro cents per 0,50cl its a very nice pilsner, produced by Bavaria. Not bad with these ridiculous inflation we have.
I wish I had one…. Off beer for lent, do it every year.
I get dispensation for St. Patricks DAY and have a good line up of Irish Brew ready for the day, Guinness, Harp and Smitwicks.
Smithwicks...the 1rst Irish brew I ever had..when I was 14 IN Ireland,,& it was my mother who snuck it 2 me @ night at the B&B across the road from the pub where all the grownup relatives were partying ...she told my old man she had go & check up on me & somehow smuggled it ...never forget that summer of '77.
One of my go-to beers, particularly if I'm enjoying it in an Irish pub. Too much Guinness can give me reflux (in my sleep), so Smithwick's is a good alternative.
A little thread drift here: The other day we enjoyed our annual St. Patrick's Day For All parade just around the corner from where we live, and we then repaired to one of our many local Irish pubs where they had delicious (and free!) corned beef and cabbage with potatoes so the Missus and I hoisted a few with some friends she met up with and went home definitely happy. (Yes, I know, it really should be boiled bacon but I'm not going to get into that argument!)
Since the wife is out of town on business, I cooked up some Irish Comfort Food for myself tonight - Dublin Coddle - and I'm now relaxing with some Jameson and ginger ale and listening to some Luke Kelly music. No more beer - finished it all earlier - so my apologies for the thread drift. I'm definitely in a good place.
I wish I had one…. Off beer for lent, do it every year.
I get dispensation for St. Patricks DAY and have a good line up of Irish Brew ready for the day, Guinness, Harp and Smitwicks.
Smithwicks...the 1rst Irish brew I ever had..when I was 14 IN Ireland,,& it was my mother who snuck it 2 me @ night at the B&B across the road from the pub where all the grownup relatives were partying ...she told my old man she had go & check up on me & somehow smuggled it ...never forget that summer of '77.
What a great story Hood, love it…keep em comin.
Originally Posted by Signor Vitelli
Ahhh... Smithwick's.
One of my go-to beers, particularly if I'm enjoying it in an Irish pub. Too much Guinness can give me reflux (in my sleep), so Smithwick's is a good alternative.
A little thread drift here: The other day we enjoyed our annual St. Patrick's Day For All parade just around the corner from where we live, and we then repaired to one of our many local Irish pubs where they had delicious (and free!) corned beef and cabbage with potatoes so the Missus and I hoisted a few with some friends she met up with and went home definitely happy. (Yes, I know, it really should be boiled bacon but I'm not going to get into that argument!)
Since the wife is out of town on business, I cooked up some Irish Comfort Food for myself tonight - Dublin Coddle - and I'm now relaxing with some Jameson and ginger ale and listening to some Luke Kelly music. No more beer - finished it all earlier - so my apologies for the thread drift. I'm definitely in a good place.
Agreed. Their Cherry Wheat and Holiday White Ale are my favorites.
I tried it, thanks to the recommendations here. Very good--having more tonight. My all-time favorite flavored ale, Pyramid Apricot, is no longer available.
Glad you enjoyed it TB. They used to make a Blueberry Witbier that was also my favorite alongside the Cherry Wheat but they sadly discontinued it years ago.
Never had it i'll give it a try tonight. Produced by the well-known Royal Swinkels brewery.
8.6 Original intense blond beer 4-pack
8.6 original is an intense beer with 8.6% alcohol. The beer is unique as it is a bottom-fermented beer, lager, with an intense taste. 8.6 original is full in body and rich in mouthfeel.
Taste palette: full, lots of fruit and herbs Delicious with: hearty dry sausage, BBQ and blue cheese The best temperature: 6-8 degrees Celsius