Beer Puzzle: Tell me what beer to buy tonight

by Double06 on Mar 1, 2008 8:56 PM PST Comment 126 comments

I want to try something new. I'm visiting my parents who live in a rural town, so unfortunately it can't be anything too rare or exotic because it has to likely be available at an Albertsons. I've taken suggestions like Jubelale and Dead Guy, and I've loved them both, so with all the different beers I've seen on the site, I figure you guys can go 3-for-3.

Here's another twist: I'm taking it home, my roommate pitched in, and he's an amateur. His favorite beer is Coors Light and even thinks Corona is too bitter without a slice of lime in it. He doesn't like many darker beers like scotch ales, so the oatmeal and chocolate stouts are out (which were delicious, by the way). A pilsener would be a good choice because he's tried and likes St. Pauli Girl and Pilsner Urquell.

I now leave my taste buds for the week in your hands.

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bud light?

I hate to advocate drugs, alcohol, violence, or insanity to anyone, but they've always worked for me.

by wadswerth on Mar 1, 2008 9:16 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

[BAN]

by Matthew on Mar 1, 2008 9:17 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Widmer Crimson Wheat if you can find it

Pyramid Hefe if you can't and haven't tried that yet.

Scuttlebutt Blonde also.

by Matthew on Mar 1, 2008 9:17 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

I'm ehhh on Pyramid.

It's a step above Bud, but it's no microbrew. I want a beer that makes me say I'm glad I bought it.

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by Double06 on Mar 1, 2008 10:16 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

I dunno

I don't think their Hefeweizen's too bad.

Everything else though, meh.

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by Gomez on Mar 1, 2008 10:44 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

I've had Curveball before

and along with Snowcap I wasn't so thrilled about it. I liked it but I didn't find anything so special about it.

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by Double06 on Mar 2, 2008 12:22 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Try the hefe

and then you can knock Pyramid if you still think so.

by Matthew on Mar 2, 2008 11:31 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Will do.

Usually if I want something hoppy I'll get me some

Mmmmmm... cascade hops...

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by Double06 on Mar 2, 2008 11:54 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs

I used to thin Deschutes is Da Shits

And thought Sierra Nevada rocked, but I'm past that. I'm starting to think Stone beers (and most Rogue beers) are not good enough either. My mom and dad tried telling me about German beers, but I could never find good ones. Now that I have, most Micros suck.

by chrisisasavage on Mar 2, 2008 6:33 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Wow

I didn't think there existed a level of beer appreciation at which Stone and Rogue are rendered inadequate.

by Jeff Sullivan on Mar 2, 2008 6:37 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

that's not appreciation

that's... I don't even know what that is. It's like beyond snobbery.

by Matthew on Mar 2, 2008 6:43 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Well

since my normal Tequila is ~60 per fifth, and I spend 30-50 for a bottle of wine, that should tell you something about me and alcohol.

by chrisisasavage on Mar 2, 2008 6:53 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

I'll drink Hornitos or Cabo Wabo

in a pinch though.

by chrisisasavage on Mar 2, 2008 6:53 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Not all Rogue or Stone

and it's not inadequate, it's more like, if nothing else is available.

BTW, a friend of mine has been letting me sample aged Barley Wines he brewed, god those are good. I want to start making my own beer.

by chrisisasavage on Mar 2, 2008 6:52 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

I still don't get it

I can't tell if I'm in the presence of genius, or just a guy with radically different taste.

by Jeff Sullivan on Mar 2, 2008 6:53 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

My wife thinks a little of both

but it's probably more the latter. BTW, Rogue and Stone are my fallback beers (I just bought two bottles of bullfrog ale). I may have overdid the AB, but I'm just not sure it's that good of a beer (Dead guy either), but double bastard IS some good shit. It could just be that I'm just sick of them. I have a soft spot for Elysian, but they seem to be joining the list of fallback beers as well.

by chrisisasavage on Mar 2, 2008 7:38 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

If he's truly an amateur

get him a 6er of O'Douls and then drink whatever you want

If not, Kokannee is a good bargain beer that's not too bitter

by I'm NOT Corco on Mar 1, 2008 9:18 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

Kokanee

Agreed.

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by Brick on Mar 2, 2008 4:15 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

I appreciated Bitburger.

But it isn't as strong as others that are likely to be suggested.

...and now I'm here

by CapSea on Mar 1, 2008 9:27 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

which reminds me

Kronenberg is a solid choice

by Matthew on Mar 1, 2008 9:33 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Kronenbourg got me through France

it's not even that good, but you could do worse.

by Jeff Sullivan on Mar 1, 2008 9:44 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Oh, right.

Bitburger is a pilsner, FYI. Forgot to mention that.

...and now I'm here

by CapSea on Mar 1, 2008 10:00 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

One man's opinion:

Spaten Pils > Bitburger. Bitburger is indeed good, but the Spaten just has that really nice, dry finish that I crave in a Pilsner.

--aaron c.

by acblue on Mar 2, 2008 12:05 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Seconded.

Bitburger isn't so

Spaten, while still castrated upon leaving Deutschland, still is quite solid beer over here. Spaten Premium is one of my favorite deutschexporten...

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by PositivePaul on Mar 2, 2008 12:12 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs

How's that beer store in Oly by the way?

The last time I was down there was Christmas, and I ended up going to Top Foods to buy beer. (except for the night I drank at the Voyeur and bought a 22 of Shakespeare stout for $4. I miss drinking in Olympia.)

But yeah, I'd like a better option next time around.

--aaron c.

by acblue on Mar 2, 2008 12:32 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs

It's not bad...

Very solid selection. Not sure how selection and prices compare to Top's, though. They do have tasting sessions, where you can samples whatever they're opening for $1. Sometimes that's really worth it.

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by PositivePaul on Mar 2, 2008 9:44 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs

I haven't tried Spaten

but I did like Bitburger more than most. I had it at a BBQ and I was the only one drinking it other than the guy who bought it.

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by Double06 on Mar 2, 2008 12:20 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Hm, I'm kind of a beer amatuer, but...

here's some of my favorites....

-Stella Artois
-Kokanee
-Fat Tire
-Full Sail
-Alaskan Amber
-Heineken
-Redhook ESB

Another LL Favorite seems to be Duvel but I (ducks) haven't tried it yet.

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by BrettJMiller on Mar 1, 2008 9:44 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

Duvel is too potent

his roommate could die.

by Jeff Sullivan on Mar 1, 2008 9:46 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

How did I survive my dosage of Duvel?

(which, by the way, was as awesome as advertised)

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by Gomez on Mar 1, 2008 11:49 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

I'm guessing you weren't as new to the beer game

as it sounds like his roommate is.

by Jeff Sullivan on Mar 1, 2008 11:59 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

I love STELLA!

I fucking hate you Mariners

by kentroyals5 on Mar 2, 2008 12:57 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Fuck I left my Stella at your house

I could have used that last night.

by Robert on Mar 2, 2008 10:39 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs

New Belgium makes a good pilsner

It's called Blue Paddle, I think. It's not the greatest in the world, but it's accessible, widely available and fairly strong.

--aaron c.

by acblue on Mar 1, 2008 10:38 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

I went with acblue's recommendation

New Belgium's Blue Moon. Not a pilsener but one of the lighter wheat ales I've had. I'm not disappointed.

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by Double06 on Mar 1, 2008 11:26 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

You mean Blue Moon belgian White?

I was going to recommend that, actually. I don't think New Belgium brews it, but it's actually a very solid beer. It's even better on tap.

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by PositivePaul on Mar 1, 2008 11:27 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

You're right.

And the more I drink it, the more I like it. For something that goes down so smooth it sure has a lot of flavor to it. I really like the aftertaste. I just read the label and it says it goes good with an orange slice, and I might have put too much orange in it but I know I'd like it more if I hadn't put in so much.

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by Double06 on Mar 1, 2008 11:51 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

And I guess I didn't go with acblue's

recommendation after all. HA! Nobody recommended it (at the time) and I'm still pretty happy with it. For sure not on the level of Jubelale or Dead Guy, but I'm not disappointed like I was on Moose Drool.

Oh yeah... Moose Drool. I guess that makes it 4-for-5. Still way better than I could have done without LL.

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by Double06 on Mar 1, 2008 11:54 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Moose Drool is really unpredictable.

Seriously, some times I've had it and loved it, other times I've thought it was terrible. It seems pretty consistent on tap though, and it's a nice accompaniment to a milder scotch if there's not another decent brown ale on tap.

--aaron c.

by acblue on Mar 1, 2008 11:59 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

I have to wait a few months

before I can try anything on tap : P

But actually... I think I'm headed up to Canada this week, so we'll see.

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by Double06 on Mar 2, 2008 12:26 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Don't drink American beer in Canada.

There are some really kick ass Canadian Micros that you can't get here. You'll have plenty of chances to drink American micros soon enough.

--aaron c.

by acblue on Mar 2, 2008 12:29 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs

OK, this calls for an all new subthread.

Now I need Canadian suggestions. I knew Canada has a lot of good beer but it didn't even occur to me that I should be trying Canadian microbrews. I've been thinking too much about bar hopping and getting fucked up with friends, and I figured I'd try to find a beer recommended on this site.

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by Double06 on Mar 2, 2008 12:47 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Unibroue

by Jeff Sullivan on Mar 2, 2008 9:27 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Big Rock

by Llewdor on Mar 3, 2008 3:52 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

blue moon

Coors actually makes blue moon but they don't like to advertise that they do. Nothing wrong with that beer in general, but I hate paying that much money for something made by them.

by thepull on Mar 1, 2008 11:39 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

If you like Blue Moon Belgian White

Try some of the beers that it is a knock off of: Hoegaarden is the Belgian white ale standard, availability is kind of hit or miss - in Boise, it shows up in 6 and 24-packs at WinCo once a year with no rhyme or reason. Sam Adams White Ale is a good domestic choice, and it's in most grocery stores right now as the Sam Adams seasonal. Franziskaner hefe-weiss is really, really awesome, and pretty cheap. I can't recommend it enough.

by Jordan of Boise on Mar 1, 2008 11:51 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

I've tried the Sam Adams White Ale.

I liked it better. Haven't tried it with an orange slice though. Do you think it has orange peel in it like Blue Moon?

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by Double06 on Mar 1, 2008 11:59 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Yeah, it does

Coriander and orange peel are pretty common in most Belgian white ales.

by Jordan of Boise on Mar 2, 2008 8:38 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Even though it's not the one I recommended

I'm still somewhat flattered. And Blue Moon is actually a pretty solid choice given the situation. It's a good bridge beer, if you will. Kind of like how you have a friend who has bad taste in music so you make them listen to Pinkerton, and they like it, so then you make them listen to Pet Sounds and they like that, too, and then, a year down the line, they're buying Wire bootlegs on eBay.

Or something. I'm on my fourth New Belgium Springboard. Yum. Wormwood.

--aaron c.

by acblue on Mar 1, 2008 11:53 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

hmm

Really it seems like you are in an impossible situation.
I would just buy a 12 pack of Session lager by Full Sail and call it good.
It's not the most impressive beer in the world, but it goes down easy, is not too scary for a Macro beer drinker and the bottles and caps are cool.

by thepull on Mar 1, 2008 11:32 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

Session is a great party beer.

I brought a case to the Oscar party I went to on Sunday. No one can turn down the tiny bottles.

The only problem is that they're deceptively small; they're 11 ounces, which is only an ounce smaller than what's in a six pack, but they seem much tinier, so it can get out of hand pretty fast. Like I did at the Oscar party. "Yeah, motherfucker, I drink yer' milkshake, woo!" And then I fell into some guys fence on the walk home.

--aaron c.

by acblue on Mar 1, 2008 11:57 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Must. Find. Session.

I've been looking high and low 'round here. It's supposed to be a decent replacement for Oly Stubbies (where they got the bottle idea from).

I miss Oly Stubbies.

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by PositivePaul on Mar 2, 2008 12:21 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Oh, and I suspect...

...that due to the locals still being bitter about what happened to the brewery, the store owners probably collude and make it extra difficult to find around here.

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by PositivePaul on Mar 2, 2008 12:22 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs

actually

I think they were actually able to buy the original olympia bottle molds when the original olympia brewery went out of business and was sold off to pabst

by thepull on Mar 2, 2008 12:23 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs

My Mom bought me a case when the brewery closed.

I drank the first one when I heard the 5:00 whistle. I cried when I finished the last one. I still have all of the caps.

Yeah, I'm a cornball when it comes to my hometown.

--aaron c.

by acblue on Mar 2, 2008 12:34 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Since this is a beer thread...

has anyone else's snobbery advanced to the point at which you have to pour beer into a suitable glass in order for it to taste good?

I can't drink from bottles anymore.

by Jeff Sullivan on Mar 2, 2008 12:03 AM PST reply actions 0 recs

beer glasses

A good beer glass helps for sure. I don't know about it needed it to taste good though.

Speaking of duvel again, the Duvel tulip glass is probably the best all around glass for beer drinking.

by thepull on Mar 2, 2008 12:09 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs

hope I don't get to that point.

Because I'm a klutz and break glasses left and right. I have a few pint glasses that I drink out of sometimes, mostly hefeweizens, pilsners and summer ales during the warmer months, but I generally go straight from the bottle.

I like to keep my beer sonbbery grounded, because I go to a lot of punk rock shows and I don;t want to not be able to enjoy a Rainier from the bottle or ten if the situation calls for it.

I will say, however, that on the few occasions I've had a beer served in the correct glass, it made a pretty noticeable difference. Maybe I will buy some worthy glasses for the nice Belgians I treat myself to every now and again. If I'm spending $12 on a beer, I might as well enjoy it to the fullest extent possible.

--aaron c.

by acblue on Mar 2, 2008 12:11 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Well...

I'm not so snobbish that I have to match the brand.

But, yeah, I have to at least sorta find a proper glass...

I actually own a Schlenkerla glass for my rauchbier, though.

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by PositivePaul on Mar 2, 2008 12:17 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Yeah, it doesn't have to be the right brand

but I dunno, whenever I drink out of bottles it all just tastes too frothy and bland. Pouring into a glass makes a world of difference for me.

by Jeff Sullivan on Mar 2, 2008 12:22 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs

there is a

Good article on beeradvocate.com on glassware

http://beeradvocate.com/beer/101/glassware

by thepull on Mar 2, 2008 12:25 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Good tutorial.

I'm simpler. Glad to know I'm mostly on the right track. I do drink my hefes out of a hefe glass, when I'm not drinking out of the stein.

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by PositivePaul on Mar 2, 2008 12:30 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs

I'm on a mission today

I'm getting one of every type of beer glass on that page.

by chrisisasavage on Mar 2, 2008 11:21 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs

I feel like such a "non beer snob"

I drink the drink, but it's always out of a stein :(

by chrisisasavage on Mar 2, 2008 11:33 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Cost Plus rocks

I now have 5 different steins, and one of each other type of glass on that page!!! My tastes were there (for beer snobbery), but my glasses weren't. I feel better about life now. Drinking my pilsners out of a stein. How getto!

by chrisisasavage on Mar 2, 2008 6:36 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

I have a few general guidelines...

Sweet or fruity ales, I'll pull out the Lambic glasses. I'm tempted to classify White Ales this direction, too, and use the Lambic stemware.

Duppel or Tripel ales definitely go in the Chimay glass.

Heavier beers (rauchbier and porters) tend to be poured in the rauchbier glass (although I usually use a larger standard beer glass for porters, since I usually buy larger bottles).

German beer I drink out of a stein. Generally the Ayinger stein, since that's usually my German of choice. Rauchbier is good in a stein, though, too.

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by PositivePaul on Mar 2, 2008 12:26 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs

mmmmmmmmmmm Rauchbier

Smells like cigarette butts, but tastes like the yummiest stuff ever.

by chrisisasavage on Mar 2, 2008 12:56 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs

also

One of the best and cheapest ways to get good beer glasses is to be on the lookout for the gift packs. Usually they will be the same price or cheaper than buying bottles of good beer by themselves and come with a glass.

by thepull on Mar 2, 2008 12:39 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs

I still drink from bottles sometimes

but it's just science that beer tastes better in a glass. But seeing which beers taste better in which glasses is new to me. It's an interesting article.

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by Double06 on Mar 2, 2008 12:33 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Yes

I have three beer glasses, one for 12 oz beers, one for 16 oz beers, and one for 22 oz beers. I must see the color and make sure it's unfiltered or I can't drink it.

by chrisisasavage on Mar 2, 2008 12:43 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs

I haven't gotten to the point

where I need a specific glass for a specific type of beer though, just more to see the color and to fill it all the way.

by chrisisasavage on Mar 2, 2008 1:07 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs

You are gettting

precarious close to a beer snob. You need to go back to where you started to regain an appreciation of where you started. If it isn't great out of a pint glass it isn't worth your time or you are a douche. I'm sorry.

by Edgar for Pres on Mar 2, 2008 2:00 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs

I'll apologize in the morning

but I think a beer should be good no matter if it is out of a can/bottle/plastic cup because it should be able to stand by itself otherwise you are no better than wine loving tools.

by Edgar for Pres on Mar 2, 2008 2:02 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs

This is a good way to go through life, I guess

"If something is okay one way and better another, I insist on the route that offers less quality. I choose this route because I think it is better, but my judgement does not consider the actual choices, but rather the concept of the question itself. I associate imaginary qualities with the choice that fits my understanding of the question and rely on logical fallacies to support my decision. In other words, I voted for George Bush and want Raul Ibanez to be our everyday left fielder."

by Jordan of Boise on Mar 2, 2008 8:44 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs

I've always been like that.

by Robert on Mar 2, 2008 10:40 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs

for it to taste good? no

it definitely tastes better in a glass, but out of a bottle doesn't ruin it for me.

That being said, it's been a long while since I've drank out of a bottle.

by Matthew on Mar 2, 2008 11:25 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs

I hate drinking out of bottles

if for anything to see the color or to make sure it's nice and unfiltered (to show it off).

by chrisisasavage on Mar 2, 2008 11:34 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs

I've been digging Pinkus Ur Pil

My local QFC carries it. It's fairly pricy ($3.99 for a 16 oz bottle, but it's been on sale for $2.99 for a couple weeks). It is the yummiest pilsner I've found in a bottle.

by chrisisasavage on Mar 2, 2008 12:53 AM PST reply actions 0 recs

not bad

I just expected a bit more for the price - and for the fact that it's basically a pils.

I like it, don't get me wrong - I just don't think I'm going to stock up on it.

by marc w on Mar 2, 2008 10:15 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

I agree

The price is ridiculous, but for a Lager, it's SO yummy, it's unfiltered for one.

by chrisisasavage on Mar 2, 2008 10:24 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

This might meet your criteria

http://www.bardsbeer.com/

personally, meh, but given where, and your friend, and they MIGHT carry it. Personally, I'm getting to the point where even stuff like Deschutes and Sierra Nevada are too low quality. Rogue (Bullfrog ale, yum), Stone, Elysian are the only Micro's I'll touch at the local store most of the time, otherwise it's German beers. I'm pretty sick of Belgiums, but I hope I can get over that soon.

Also, if you can get it, and don't mind taking a HUGE risk (and paying a bit), perhaps find a Kriek Lambic, I've found a lot of non-beer snobs like them. Unfortunately, most places only carry Lindemans if they carry lambic, and Lindemans is OK, but not so much. A good Geuze can be really yummy too.

by chrisisasavage on Mar 2, 2008 1:06 AM PST reply actions 0 recs

High life is all you need

Out of a bottle + a brat is basically the best life you can imagine.

by Edgar for Pres on Mar 2, 2008 1:57 AM PST reply actions 0 recs

For a shit beer

Highlife isn't a bad choice. It's what I'll get for a party: everyone likes it and the flavor isn't watered down like the rest of them.

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by Double06 on Mar 2, 2008 2:08 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs

And by party

I don't mean a get together in someone's back yard. For that kind of party I'll get the quality stuff people can try for the first time. I mean getting totally shitfaced.

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by Double06 on Mar 2, 2008 2:10 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs

I don't know why the High Life

isn't even more popular than it is. It's cheap and beats the hell out of keystone or natty. I have never been able to "drink" those.

Whenever my friends are not pitching in properly for beer on our poker night I reach for the 30 pack of High Life at 13.99.

by hcoguy on Mar 2, 2008 10:20 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs

If I'm for a non dark beer

it's a good pilsner all the way, and Pilsner Urquell doesn't count, I'll drink it in a pinch, but not as a first choice.

by chrisisasavage on Mar 2, 2008 11:36 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs

So when I'm drunk

high life sounds better. Now that I'm sober pass me something hoppy and/or dark please.

by Edgar for Pres on Mar 2, 2008 5:22 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

I'll say this

If you're into Red Dog / Ice House quality of beers, then highlife is >>>>>> equivalent priced beers. I think it sucks though. If I'm going for cheap party beer for a crowd, I'll get MGD light or Pyramid Curveball.

by chrisisasavage on Mar 2, 2008 5:25 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

MGD lite isn't really

that much better and Pyramid isn't a cheap beer. Curveball is good for the price though. I think high life has a good solid niche as a cheap poor person's staple (college student and hard working dudes). Since I'm gonna be in grad school for probalby 5 yrs I'll be enjoying this beverage for quite a while longer at bbqs and picnics in the summer. I'd love to enjoy the best of the best but sometimes sacrifices need to be made and high life is just hard for me to pass up.

That said, I would never just drink one high life. Thats just stupid. If i'm gonna drink around a 6 pack or less I'd spring for something nicer.

by Edgar for Pres on Mar 3, 2008 7:54 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

I am a novice Beer-Snob

according to you guys probably, here in southwest Missouri I nearly get my ass kicked for drinking obscure brews.

Anyways, I have become a big fan of Belhaven; Newcastle, all the Sam Adams Ales, and Leinenkugels are among my favorites.

What should I try and find out here in the midwest? I did try Dead Guy and liked it, just think I might have had it hyped up a bit too much. There is actually a pub that serves it here, so I do usually drink that or Belhaven when I go there.

by hcoguy on Mar 2, 2008 10:18 AM PST reply actions 0 recs

I've tried Dead Guy in the half gallon pirate jug

and found that I liked it better than the six pack bottles for some reason. But even out of the bottles, I <3 Dead Guy. Seeing it in my fridge always brings a smile to my face.

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by Double06 on Mar 2, 2008 11:38 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Same here

Not sure what it is!

by chrisisasavage on Mar 2, 2008 5:31 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Beer? Get a Life

Buy a fifth of the finest whiskey you can get your hands on, and wipe your own ass like a big boy should!

If you can't take it straight then mix it with some coke and buy a package of Depends, Nancy!

by TheMarinator on Mar 2, 2008 12:41 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

Huh

You really need to find a different place to hang out.

by Graham on Mar 2, 2008 12:53 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

I've Tried Libraries

They have this thing about people getting drunk and raving about the Seattle Mariners in the middle of the fiction section. Guess they're mostly Angel fans.

by TheMarinator on Mar 2, 2008 3:26 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Don't be silly

Angels fans can't read.

by Jeff Sullivan on Mar 2, 2008 3:28 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

But the book could also be:

A hat.

(family guy reference)

...and now I'm here

by CapSea on Mar 2, 2008 3:36 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

fuck coke

green tea FTW!

by Matthew on Mar 2, 2008 12:53 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

I like my tea like I like my men

strong and black.

Green? Maybe if you're sick...

by marc w on Mar 2, 2008 10:20 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

The words

"fine whiskey" and "fifth" are generally not found in the same sentence. Jim Beam != fine whiskey.

Nice Guys Finish Third - Hopelessly lost, but makin' good time.

by pdb on Mar 2, 2008 2:34 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Have I got news for you

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Canadian_whisky

by Jeff Sullivan on Mar 2, 2008 2:37 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Eh....

"In Quebec, Maison des Futailles produces two so-called maple whiskies. The first one, Fine Sève, is made from the distillation of maple wine (which is then aged in oak barrels, giving it a distinctive taste). The second, Sortilège, is a mix of Canadian whisky and maple syrup. While these two products are not whiskies per se, they have often been described as such."

What

by TheMarinator on Mar 2, 2008 3:38 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

I had a smiliar argument with my cousin.

She lives in suburban Nashville, where good beer isn't really available. I ordered a beer when we were out at dinner, and she started in on how only wussies drink beer, blah blah blah. She then called me a wuss for drinking beer as much as I do. I offered her a sip of my la Fin du Monde. She shut her mouth pretty quickly after that.

Still, the whole stereotype of "real men drink whiskey and nothing else" really, really bugs me. Along with pretty much any other stereotype involving the phrase "real men".

--aaron c.

Our Spacehsip-Pop culture without the pretense. (Under construction)

by acblue on Mar 2, 2008 3:19 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Real Men Don't Root For the Mariners

but if I drink enough whiskey, it makes me feel like one after watching Raul Ibanez makes feeble attempts at catching balls Adam Jones could make blind and with one hand tied behind his back goddamn it!

by TheMarinator on Mar 2, 2008 3:29 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Whoops I think that's a dead meme

SHIT

by TheMarinator on Mar 2, 2008 3:32 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Are you People Shitting me?

la Fin du Monde?

LA FIN DU MONDE!!!!!?

What kind of fruity tutti beers are you people drinking? Does that have little pink sugar cubes inside that people shove up their bums after they're finished?

Please, if you are trying to argue beer vs whiskey do not throw out a beer from the heart of gay Paris for crying out loud.

by TheMarinator on Mar 2, 2008 3:43 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Be different or go away

by Jeff Sullivan on Mar 2, 2008 3:51 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

I know you're trying to provoke and be funny.

But really, it's just annoying. If I thought you were being ironic it probably wouldn't bug me as much as it does.

--aaron c.

Our Spacehsip-Pop culture without the pretense. (Under construction)

by acblue on Mar 2, 2008 4:35 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

What are you talking about man,

that's a totally badass name. Means "the end of the world."

by redwolf75 on Mar 2, 2008 10:18 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Orrrrr

Get a bottle of Aha Toro Anejo Tequila goooooood stuff.

by chrisisasavage on Mar 2, 2008 5:08 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Beer Lib

I have a friend who refuses to drink anything but Hoegaarden.

So, beer experts, fill in the blank: If you like Hoegaarden, you'll love ____.

by ryanhealy on Mar 2, 2008 12:43 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

blue moon

pyramid apricotweizen
franzikaner hefe
sam adams white ale

by Matthew on Mar 2, 2008 12:52 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Nice.

I guessed Blue Moon would be in there but not the others.

by ryanhealy on Mar 2, 2008 1:07 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Among others

New Belgium Mothership Wit (On tap at the Mars Bar, srved in the proper glass. Nice.)
Ommegang Witte
Unibroue Blanche de Chambly

--aaron c.

Our Spacehsip-Pop culture without the pretense. (Under construction)

by acblue on Mar 2, 2008 3:10 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

OT: Spacehsip [sic]

...and now I'm here

by CapSea on Mar 2, 2008 3:24 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Hey, I said it was under construction.

I feel dumb. I never would have noticed that, though, so thanks for pointing it out.

--aaron c.

Our Spacehsip-Pop culture without the pretense. (Under construction)

by acblue on Mar 2, 2008 4:33 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Obviously wasn't judging.

Just giving you a heads up.

...and now I'm here

by CapSea on Mar 2, 2008 9:38 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Mothership is decent

but not the best wit I've had. Then again, how many wit's can you find at Safeway!

by chrisisasavage on Mar 2, 2008 5:29 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Definitely not the best

But it's a solid effort and, like you said, widely available.

--aaron c.

Our Spaceship-Pop culture without the pretense. (Under construction)

by acblue on Mar 2, 2008 9:29 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

"I'll have a Samuel Adams."

"Make that TWO Sam Adams'"

MTV Cribs justifies most illegal music downloading.

by Brick on Mar 2, 2008 4:17 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

I just dropped in at McMenamins for lunch

and picked up a quart jar of whatever their current seasonal Pale Ale is (can't remember the name, don't see it on the website).

I had a sample of it, it tasted rreeaallllyy good, not as full body as a lot of pale ales, but still very hoppy. I can't wait.

I'm also planning on breaking into a bottle of tequila, I've had orange slices soaking in.

by chrisisasavage on Mar 2, 2008 5:22 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

Oh man, that's some

ggoooodd shit. Even my wife liked it, and she only likes light beers and Pyramid Apricot weizen (another good choice for non-beer snobs trying to get used to better beer).

Also, the tequila is killer. Take two oranges, slice it up good, put it in a pint of Suaza Hornitos overnight in a bottle, then squeeze the oranges in to it and discard. God, that's good. It's super smooth.

by chrisisasavage on Mar 2, 2008 6:00 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

That beer from McMenamins

is so yummy. I've had half a quart so far, and I am so buzzed. I may have to sneak out and get a Toad Bastard or two.

BTW, Toad Bastard is my wifes nick for Bullfrog ale, since it has a similar color to Arrogant Bastard, and costs even more. It's much yummier though. Arrogant Bastard is not worthy. It's the only beer I'll drink at my local Safeway (closest store).

by chrisisasavage on Mar 2, 2008 6:31 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

I'm glad to see

beer threads aren't dead.

by chrisisasavage on Mar 2, 2008 5:26 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

Found it!

After searching for basically forever, I found a case of Session at my local Fred Meyer this afternoon. Just finishing my first stubby.

Pretty smooth, and has the proper amount of sweet muskiness that old Oly had. It's pretty darn close to what I remember the Oly Stubbies. It definitely would make a great lawnmowing beer.

And, yes, I'm drinking it right out of the bottle...

Ill Ligitamus Non Carberendum

by PositivePaul on Mar 2, 2008 10:20 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

I'm surprised.

A successful beer thread after quite a few recent failures. Good to bring back an old favorite.

Jeff, too bad you can't tag these diaries with the word "beer" and put it on the sidebar, allowing all those looking for a beer to have resources handy. Though if you did that, we'd have less beer threads. Hm...

...and now I'm here

by CapSea on Mar 2, 2008 10:58 PM PST reply actions 0 recs