Your three favorite beers?

[baseline bum]

1. Sierra Nevada Pale Ale - Nice and sweet at the beginning with a great hoppy finish at the end. Far and away my #1.

http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h199/LMcCulloch/beer/SierraNevadaPaleAle.jpg

2. Sierra Nevada Stout - A lot like Guinness Extra Stout with great chocolate flavors (especially in the head), with a bit less dry a finish than the Extra Stout. Just a little better than Extra Stout IMO.

http://www.gotbeer.com/content/user_1/367.jpg

3. Paulaner Hefeweizen - Nice clean wheat flavor with unmistakable shades of banana. BTW, that pic really doesn't look like it in the glass. The beer is way cloudier than that (as a lot of wheat beers are).

http://starbrandimports.com/images/paulaner/right_weiss.jpg

What do y'all like and recommend?

[leemajors]

Currently - Stone IPA, Racer 5 IPA, Green Flash Imperial IPA. Standby of Sierra Pale at $20 a case at Sams Club.

[CuckingFunt]

great chocolate flavors (especially in the head)

Giggle.

[baseline bum]

I'll have to check Stone out as I haven't found an IPA that I really like yet, but I haven't tried a lot either. Thanks for the recommendation.

[CuckingFunt]

I'll have to check Stone out as I haven't found an IPA that I really like yet, but I haven't tried a lot either. Thanks for the recommendation.

I'm not a beer drinker (can't stand it, actually), but I've got a friend who drinks IPA almost exclusively and is in love with Lagunitas IPA (http://www.lagunitas.com/beers/ipa.html) and Mad River Steelhead Double IPA (http://www.madriverbrewing.com/pages/brews/dIPA.html). They're both Northern California breweries, so I don't know about their availability elsewhere, but both come highly recommended.

[baseline bum]

I don't think I'd be into the double IPAs so much: a bit too bitter for me. I'll give the Langunitas a try though if I see it.

[Cant_Be_Faded]

1) Maredsous 8 Dubbel -- The most dominant beer of all time. Amazing taste. 8%.

2) Chimay Blue Grande Reserve -- 10% luscious volano of flavor

3) Undecided.

[MrChug]

I'm no snob. And I won't lie about the beers I like to impress anyone. Shit-I prefer not to even know anyone here. Most will act pretentious because they can google and act like they know the difference. Been drinking and evaluating the qualities of beer for a long time, and it's like the OTHER finer things in life: you should enjoy them whenever/wherever/& for WHATever you want.

I have a select few beers that still have the taste I like (I've moved to other things since)

Michelob Light-best & smoothest light beer I've ever tasted
Sam Adams-best dark lager
Ziegenbock-best bock (shocking it's from Austin)
Tecate (dressed...which doesn't even make sense)-My Mexican Beer
Coors Light-good tubing beer
BEST 40? O'de E foo!!!!! lol

[The sone]

chimay
lucifer
sam adams cherry wheat...

one is a great drank, frothy so pour slow...real slow

two is a nice Belgian try it with a twist

first two are 8% i think so...go ....slo...w.........

last is a nice change, sweet smell, take time to enjoy the nose, smooth from start to finish. i found it nice with any dish.

[Flight3107]

1. Cold

[Sense]

1.Shiner
2.Shiner
3.Shiner

[DPG21920]

New Castle
Shiner Black
Tilsburg

[DPG21920]

I'm no snob. And I won't lie about the beers I like to impress anyone. Shit-I prefer not to even know anyone here. Most will act pretentious because they can google and act like they know the difference. Been drinking and evaluating the qualities of beer for a long time, and it's like the OTHER finer things in life: you should enjoy them whenever/wherever/& for WHATever you want.

I have a select few beers that still have the taste I like (I've moved to other things since)

Michelob Light-best & smoothest light beer I've ever tasted
Sam Adams-best dark lager
Ziegenbock-best bock (shocking it's from Austin)
Tecate (dressed...which doesn't even make sense)-My Mexican Beer
Coors Light-good tubing beer
BEST 40? O'de E foo!!!!! lol

We have to play Edward 40 hands!!!

[RashoFan]

1. Cold

To expand on that list,in no particuliar order:
Shiner
Cold
Free

[Spur-Addict]

Adams-Molson-Heineken

Also, Bud=Garbage. Additionally, all light beer is a waste. If I so much as look at light beer I have to piss.

[johngateswhiteley]

yeah, some might act cynical towards this thread...i hope they find better things worth their effort.

anyway, tough to say. i have a top 3 for everyday drinking and a top 3 that either a) i don't normally want to pay for or b) i can't always get

anytime

1) Pilsner Urquell
2) Sierra Nevada Pale Ale
3) Negra Modelo
(4) Big Sky Brewery, Kettle house Brewery, and Bayern Brewery

sometimes

1) King William Ale...(Blue Star Brewery)...OK, OK, maybe a bit biased since thats where i was born and raised
2) Stone IPA...you know, for that matter Stone Brewing Company is just awesome
3) Young's Double Chocolate Stout

[alamo50]

1. La Trappe
2. Jupiler
3. Amstel

P.S.
Fuck Light beers.

[KEDA]

MILLER LITE (see KSAT thread)

Shiner Black

Newcastle

[scott]

Hmmmm... just off the top of my head at this exact moment:

Rodenbach Grand Cru
AleSmith Speedway Stout
Allagash Musette

Also, I feel almost required to point out to MrChug that Ziegenbock is not from Austin. It's made by Anheuser-Busch exclusively for the Texas market, as A-B's response to the popularity of Shiner Bock. But I do agree with you MrChug, you should drink and enjoy what you like.

[ATRAIN]

1. Belhaven Wee Heavy

2. Indio

3. Guinness

[leemajors]

I don't think I'd be into the double IPAs so much: a bit too bitter for me. I'll give the Langunitas a try though if I see it.

Lagunitas has a lot of really good beers. Their IPA is a tad on the sweeter side. I drink all their seasonals - right now i've seen their new dogtown pale, which is really good, and they also have a 22 oz out there with a frank zappa album cover as the label - We're Only in it for the Money. Their Lucky 13 was also great.

[FromWayDowntown]

Perhaps its the temptation of the fruit that's not readily available, but Yuengling's Traditional Lager is among my favorites

[monosylab1k]

I tried being a beer snob but it took too much work. So I just gave up completely and stick with Keystone.

[phyzik]

1. Rogue Dead guy ale

http://pictures.red-icculus.com/albums/userpics/normal_img_2573~0.jpg

2. St. Pauli Girl Special Dark

http://www.crownimportsllc.com/images/spgdark_bottle_sm.jpg

3. Kirin Ichiban

http://www.sevenpack.net/wp-content/uploads/2007/02/KirinIchiban.jpg

[BacktoBasics]

Arrogant Bastard
Chimay
Modelo Especial
Shiner Black
Sam Adams Summer
Sam Adams Brown

[mrsmaalox]

I like to try new things if I am at a brewery. Otherwise if I'm beer buying at at a grocery store I'll stick with Shiner, Tecate, and my absolute favorite Corona Light.




I'll have to check Stone out as I haven't found an IPA that I really like yet, but I haven't tried a lot either. Thanks for the recommendation.

Stone IPA is on tap at Double Dave's Pizza.

[DPG21920]

Shiner Black is dominating the thread..

[PeterBurns]

Stella Is Damn Good.
Duvel I had over the weekend, and I think I like it. I can't remember!! It's pretty strong stuff!

[Spurminator]

Odells Easy Street Wheat
Dogfish Head 90 Minute IPA
Saison Dupont

[koriwhat]

http://images.forbes.com/media/lifestyle/2006/04/26/1_0426feat.jpg
http://edmcdevitt.com/assets/images/Paulaner_Salvator.jpg
http://www.dkimages.com/discover/previews/993/50166749.JPG

[Most Interesting Man]

I don't always drink beer...but when I do, I drink Dos Equis.

[ATRAIN]

http://images.forbes.com/media/lifestyle/2006/04/26/1_0426feat.jpg

http://www.dkimages.com/discover/previews/993/50166749.JPG

I think these 2 are tied for 4th on my list.

[I. Hustle]

I like
1. Dos XX
2. Tecate
3. Stella Artois

[ATRAIN]

There is a few new ones that I have tried but dont remember the names, but they were pretty damn good.

[101A]

http://www.troegs.com/images/trogenator%20w_%20glass.jpg

http://www.ratebeer.com/beerimages/3206.jpg

http://www.ratebeer.com/beerimages/full_size/15917.jpg

[J.T.]

1. Free Beer
2. Stolen Beer
3. MGD

[mrsmaalox]

There is a few new ones that I have tried but dont remember the names, but they were pretty damn good.

Maybe if you didn't try so many of them, you'd remember the names.

[fatsack]

free
cold
available

not necessarily in that order

[Thunder Dan]

http://www.retroplanet.com/Merchant2/graphics/00000001/25429.jpg

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/7/74/KeystoneLight.jpg

http://alexcarrillo.files.wordpress.com/2007/09/sparks.jpg

I'm classy

[Oh, Gee!!]

Anchor Steam, Sol, and Grolsch in no particular order. Fat Tire is cool too.

[JudynTX]

I don't drink beer anymore.

[DarkReign]

Labbatt Blue
Heineken
Warsteiner

[jack sommerset]

Here's to beer The source of, and answer to, all of life's problems

[midgetonadonkey]

Shiner Heifeweizen
Old English 800
Pabst Blue Ribbon

[Ginobilly]

1.Blue Moon
2.shinner Bock
3.DosXX

[I. Hustle]

Shiner Heifeweizen
Old English 800
Pabst Blue Ribbon

Shiner Heif with some lemon:toast

But Pabst?! That is some broke ass highschool shit. So yeah I drink that too.:p:

[ChumpDumper]

Anchor Steam draft is really great.

Blanco Brewing's Real Ale is very good.

Thanks for reminding me of California with the Sierra Nevada Pale. That was my regular draft out there along with Firestone Double Barrel Ale.

I'm pretty cheap with my drinking these days. I don't drink at home anymore and just usually go for the volume High Life or Lone Star deals when I actually have to pay. When folks try to buy me something (usually a shot) I have them get me a fancier brew.

[Thunder Dan]

who am I kidding? I don't drink beer, I like Mikes Hard Lemonade and other Wine Coolers

[jman3000]

1) Dog Fish Head Midas Touch: When I feel like spending 16 bucks for a 4 pack of beer and I can actually find the damnd things this is what I'll get. around 12% I think but it tastes like gold.

2) Shiner Bock: Who doesn't like an ice cold shiner in a cooled mug? perfect for all occasions.

3) Sierra Nevada Bigfoot: Strong taste. Only comes out in the Summer and packs a punch while at the same time staying relatively smooth.

Sierra Nevada Pale Ale would take spot 3, but it seems to me like some batches taste different than others and my last couple of 6'ers had a skunky taste.

[jman3000]

Shiner Heif with some lemon:toast

But Pabst?! That is some broke ass highschool shit. So yeah I drink that too.:p:

lemon in your shiner?

might as well drink a damned miller chill, fag.

[I. Hustle]

lemon in your shiner?

might as well drink a damned miller chill, fag.

Have you ever had Shiner Heifeweizen?

FAG?! WTF?! Why you interested? You look good

[jman3000]

im just giving you a hard time. i could care less abotu another man's drinking habits.

and yes ive had the heif... first tried it many years ago because i liked the double headed guy on the pack. i can't drink more than a 6 pack because it's very yeasty and makes me feel like ive eaten a 5 course meal.

[jman3000]

i look good?

wtf?

[to21]

My favs:

1. Whatever is REALLY cold (yes I'll even drink Coors Light if it's cold enuff).

2. Whatever is in my fridge at the time.

3. Whatever is free.

[I. Hustle]

i look good?

wtf?

:lol

[I. Hustle]

First time I had Shiner Heif was with some friends at BWW and they threw the lemon in and the beer mugs were those big ass ones

[Mr. Peabody]

1. Dos XX Lager
2. Shiner Blonde
3. Fat Tire (used to get it on tap at El Colegio Bar at La Mansion Del Rio)

[Chief]

1) Heineken
2) Imperial Dark (local costa rican beer)
3) don't really have one

[Fpoonsie]

1. Negra Modelo
2. Leinenkugel's Sunset Wheat
3. Paulaner's Hefe-Weisbier

[MrChug]

Can't leave out Red Stripe, Fat Tire, and Sam Adams. Sorry.

[AlamoSpursFan]

I'm kinda partial to beers #7, 8, and 9.

Once you get to #10, the 2 left in the 12 pack start rolling around and reminding you that you're almost outta beer.

[balli]

I drink mainly obscure Utah microbrews so I won't list the brands, but I enjoy me a good porter, a good hefe and a good rye beer... in that order and always, in extreme moderation.

As far as mainstream beers go, I'll just say that I think Becks is better than Heineken, Red Stripe is over-rated and that Sam Adams and Sierra are BY FAR the best mega-breweries. :toast

[Ed Helicopter Jones]

I like Shiner Bock, Sam Adams, and I'll usually have Bud Light in the fridge by default, so I guess those would be my three.

[Ed Helicopter Jones]

Dos Equis Amber is pretty good too.

[Ginofan]

I'm no beer connoisseur by far but I like...

1. Dos XX
2. Blue Moon or Blue Moon Rising Moon (seasonal)
3. Coors Light - go to beer.

Does anyone like Bass Beer? I tried it in Colorado and have gotten it a couple of times in HEB, but I haven't met anyone besides myself that drinks it.

[Brutalis]

I haven't experienced much variety but I do like Po Boy Stout. PBR. Whatever it's named.

[Kevin Blackistone]

Perhaps its the temptation of the fruit that's not readily available, but Yuengling's Traditional Lager is among my favorites

Ahh, one of the joys I learned of on first trip to Pittsburgh.

[Kevin Blackistone]

Recently I've gotten into drinking wheat beer, which I had never done before just a month ago. Blue Moon, Sam Adams Summer Seasonal are the two I like most.

I also like a Peruvian beer I tried at a Peruvian restaurant... Cristal.

I used to love Sam Adams Cherry Wheat for an occassional change, but I can't find it anymore.

I also LOVE Kirin Ichiban. Nice, easy going lager.

[lurker23]

I drink mainly obscure Utah microbrews so I won't list the brands, but I enjoy me a good porter, a good hefe and a good rye beer... in that order and always, in extreme moderation.

As far as mainstream beers go, I'll just say that I think Becks is better than Heineken, Red Stripe is over-rated and that Sam Adams and Sierra are BY FAR the best mega-breweries. :toast

For my benefit, which are your favorite Utah microbrews? Of the three styles you listed, I'm primarily interested in the porter, but any other recommendations would be awesome.

I'm pretty partial to microbrews myself, primarily amber or darker, but that's probably a function of the fact that I was introduced to alcohol in the Pacific Northwest.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image:Craft_Breweries_Per_Capita_(US).png

[AlamoSpursFan]

What do Coors Light and having sex on a beach have in common?

















They're both fucking close to water.

:lol

[ShoogarBear]

Yogi
Smokey
and me






Wait, did I read that wrong?

Negra Modelo
Sam Adams
Yeungling
Amstel Light, which I really like and don't think of as a light beer. I've never seen any of the other Amstels but I'd really like to give them a try.

[ShoogarBear]

1. La Trappe
2. Jupiler
3. Amstel

P.S.
Fuck Light beers.

Dude, I love Amstel Light. It's the only light beer I can stand.

[NuGGeTs-FaN]

1. Crown Lager
2. Heineken
3. Pure Blonde

[AA2120]

1.Shiner
2.Shiner
3.Shiner


what he said..

[baseline bum]

Yeah, Amstel is the only light beer that can be called a beer.

[leemajors]

i don't think they sell Amstel anywhere in the US. It's all Amstel Light here. My brother said it was great. I had some friends who went to Amsterdam and drank nothing but Heineken. I could have killed them when i heard that.

[atxrocker]

heineken and corona have to be the most overrated beers ever

as for me:

pilsner urquell
dos equis
tie between fat tire/shiner and sierra nevada

honorable mentions: becks, zeigen bock, new castle

[ALVAREZ6]

london made me a fan of this:

http://www.k1664.co.uk/images/layout/home-can.jpg

[leemajors]

heineken and corona have to be the most overrated beers ever

as for me:

pilsner urquell
dos equis
tie between fat tire/shiner and sierra nevada

honorable mentions: becks, zeigen bock, new castle

dos equis is the most overrated beer ever. the amber at least has some flavor.

[xrayzebra]

What's on sale at HEB?

[ALVAREZ6]

i think corona is the most overrated beer...people rave about it and i think it blows

[Ed Helicopter Jones]

What do Coors Light and having sex on a beach have in common?

They're both fucking close to water.

:lol

:lol

Do they still make Pearl Light? That stuff was America's first bottled water.

[leemajors]

:lol

Do they still make Pearl Light? That stuff was America's first bottled water.

they've got pearl in cans in a few bars here in Austin.

[Oh, Gee!!]

I bought Lowenbrau the other for a laugh b/c of the cheesy '80s commercials. gotta say it was Prettay, Prettay good!!

[baseline bum]

heineken and corona have to be the most overrated beers ever

as for me:

pilsner urquell
dos equis
tie between fat tire/shiner and sierra nevada

honorable mentions: becks, zeigen bock, new castle

Corona is one of the worst beers I've ever had, but I'd have to throw Newcastle in with Heinneken on the massively overrated list.

Pilsner Urquell is awesome, and is one of the few of that style that I really like (the other lager I really like I have no idea how to spell, but it's name in English is Golden Pheasant).

[Mugshot]

Newcastle is horrible...

Yuengling is the greatest beer of all time.

[PakiDan]

The ones from that Goldilocks story..... oh.... wait..... sorry, I misread the thread.

[METALMiKE]

Coors Light
Alamo
Lone Star

[byrontx]

A friend from England tasted a Miller Lite and said "It's like making love in a canoe, it’s fucking near water!”

1. 1554
2. Belhaven
3. Samuel Adams
4. Shiner (cheat a bit)

[AFBlue]

Just got two cases of Sam Adams Octoberfest.....so good!

[slayermin]

I'm back in Texas so....
1. Miller Lite
2. Coors Light
3. Lone Star Light

But for flavor, I will go with...
1. Chimay Premier
2. Chimay Reserve
3. Grolsch (in the old style bottle).

[spurspf]

I'm no beer connoisseur by far but I like...

1. Dos XX
2. Blue Moon or Blue Moon Rising Moon (seasonal)
3. Coors Light - go to beer.

Does anyone like Bass Beer? I tried it in Colorado and have gotten it a couple of times in HEB, but I haven't met anyone besides myself that drinks it.

I love Bass Pale Ale. I was debating last night between that and Labatt Blue finally decided on the Labatts because I wanted the lighter beer.

1. Celebrator (a Bavarian beer). If I can ever find it. You have to go to a Bavarian restaurante or one of those bars that have over a hundred beers on the menu.
2. Bass
3. Samuel Addams

[KidCongo]

tooheys extra dry

reschs pilsener

pure blonde

[balli]

For my benefit, which are your favorite Utah microbrews? Of the three styles you listed, I'm primarily interested in the porter, but any other recommendations would be awesome.

I agree, It's all about the microbrews. The largest microbrewer in Utah is wasatch/squatters (different breweries, same ownership), but I don't like them. I drink mainly Uinta and Desert Edge.

Uinta is my favorite- they make the best porter I've ever had and it's won several gold medal awards in national tasting competitions.
http://www.uintabrewing.com/

http://i373.photobucket.com/albums/oo179/stballi/kings200badge.jpg http://i373.photobucket.com/albums/oo179/stballi/kingsglass.jpg
They make a pretty mean pale too.
http://i373.photobucket.com/albums/oo179/stballi/anglers200badge.jpg http://i373.photobucket.com/albums/oo179/stballi/cuttglass.jpg

I've never had a rye beer that wasn't from Desert Edge Brewery, it's seasonal, but their Road Rage Rye is one of the best tasting beers out there.

http://www.classiccitybrew.com/saltlake.html

[ShoogarBear]

i think corona is the most overrated beer...people rave about it and i think it blows

Wait, you're not 21!

[leemajors]

I love Bass Pale Ale. I was debating last night between that and Labatt Blue finally decided on the Labatts because I wanted the lighter beer.

1. Celebrator (a Bavarian beer). If I can ever find it. You have to go to a Bavarian restaurante or one of those bars that have over a hundred beers on the menu.
2. Bass
3. Samuel Addams

Celebrator is a badass double bock

[AlamoSpursFan]

i think corona is the most overrated beer...people rave about it and i think it blows

I went through a Corona phase back in the early '90's. Then one night at the Taco Cabana on Rittiman, they ran out of limes and my drunk ass put a lemon in one. Ewwwww. Then I asked myself why I was drinking a beer I had to doctor up. Never touched one since.

And you should see/smell the pile of broken/outdated Coronas they have at the importer's warehouse in Laredo. We haul Coronas, Modelos, etc. from there to Silver Eagle (you never know what might be on that big Frito truck in front of you!). Obviously TCEQ has never been to Librado Pena...

:wow

[David Bowie]

I vote fro Blue moon

Bud Light is allright, so is Carona

[leemajors]

grapevine just got Stone Ruination IPA in yesterday. I'm blown away by this beer.

[ATRAIN]

grapevine just got Stone Ruination IPA in yesterday. I'm blown away by this beer.

Thats where I get my beer. Have you ever tried Belhaven Wee Heavy?

[leemajors]

Thats where I get my beer. Have you ever tried Belhaven Wee Heavy?

yup. good stuff. there is one guy who buys about 8 bottles on stocking day.

[ATRAIN]

yup. good stuff. there is one guy who buys about 8 bottles on stocking day.

LOL I actually did that a few weeks ago. I bought all 7 they had. Let me know next time your going to go so you can put together a 6 pack for me of stuff to try. There are too many!!

[rAm]

Hoegaarden

[angel_luv]

Yogi, Boo Boo, and Sister Bernstein

[angel_luv]

Oh wait... beers not bears. :oops

[remingtonbo2001]

Oh wait... beers not bears. :oops

I'm not even going to ask.

[angel_luv]

I'm not even going to ask.


No need... I'll go ahead and tell you.
Every time I have seen the thread title, I have mistakenly ( at first) read the word beers as bears.


It is really slow at work so I decided to answer as if I had been asked about my three favorite bears.

[remingtonbo2001]

No need... I'll go ahead and tell you.
Every time I have seen the thread title, I have mistakenly ( at first) read the word beers as bears.


It is really slow at work so I decided to answer as if I had been asked about my three favorite bears.

Oh, I see.

BTW, Yogi was a fantastic choice.

[angel_luv]

Oh, I see.

BTW, Yogi was a fantastic choice.

Thx. :)


Although I would like to replace Sister Bear with Teddy Ruxpin- forgot about him.


http://www.bluedeals.com/teddyruxpin1.html?OVRAW=teddy%20ruskin&OVKEY=teddy%20ruxpin&OVMTC=advanced&OVADID=1174937521&OVKWID=9109409021

[lurker23]

I'm going to have to go with Winnie the Pooh, Little Bear, and Smokey.

Add your favorite bears here if they're not already listed:

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

[remingtonbo2001]

Although I would like to replace Sister Bear with Teddy Ruxpin- forgot about him.

What about Baloo?

It's all about the bear necessities.

[angel_luv]

What about Baloo?

It's all about the bear necessities.

I forgot about him too. :oops

And winnie the pooh! :oops :oops ( My dad called me pooh bear when I was a kid.)

I like the Carebears too... Sunshine Bear esp.

[angel_luv]

I'm going to have to go with Winnie the Pooh, Little Bear, and Smokey.

Add your favorite bears here if they're not already listed:

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

OMG- I loved this show!

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

Butterbear. :)

And Fozzi! He's a great bear too.

Bump Boo Boo from my original list.

[baseline bum]

Thread jack. Take that shit to the Quattro.

[angel_luv]

Thread jack. Take that shit to the Quattro.

I found this thread listed midway down page two.

You guys were done with the thread and I recycled it.

Not that I'm "Hooked on Recycling" or anything. :)

[Strike]

1. Sam Adams Black Lager.
2. Sam Adams Cherry Wheat.
3. Pabst Blue Ribbon. Hey, it's cheap and it does the job.

[NASCARdad]

Schlitz
PBR
Busch

[baseline bum]

Sierra Nevada's Porter is pretty impressive. I had almost written porter as a style off after hating Sam Adams' and a couple of microbrew porters I had tried, but Sierra Nevada's is pretty solid. I'll have to get some of that Uinta porter that ballijuana recommended if I can ever find it.

[leemajors]

Sierra Nevada's Porter is pretty impressive. I had almost written porter as a style off after hating Sam Adams' and a couple of microbrew porters I had tried, but Sierra Nevada's is pretty solid. I'll have to get some of that Uinta porter that ballijuana recommended if I can ever find it.

Try the Stone smoked porter. also, the Fuller's London Porter is always good. Not huge porter drinker myself, but i like those two for sure.

[baseline bum]

Try the Stone smoked porter. also, the Fuller's London Porter is always good. Not huge porter drinker myself, but i like those two for sure.

Have you tried the Sierra Nevada 2008 Anniversary Ale? It's a pretty good IPA, and I was wondering how it would rate next to Stone's IPA (still having trouble finding it in 6 packs and I don't want to pay $4-$5 for for the 24 oz. bottles I find).

[scott]

Have you tried the Sierra Nevada 2008 Anniversary Ale? It's a pretty good IPA, and I was wondering how it would rate next to Stone's IPA (still having trouble finding it in 6 packs and I don't want to pay $4-$5 for for the 24 oz. bottles I find).

BB, where you living these days?

If you are still in SoCal, you should have no problem finding Stone IPA or even Stone Ruination IPA (DIPA) in 6ers.

[leemajors]

BB, where you living these days?

If you are still in SoCal, you should have no problem finding Stone IPA or even Stone Ruination IPA (DIPA) in 6ers.

they finally brought ruination to austin a few weeks ago! expensive, but good. You headed to Denver this week?

[leemajors]

Have you tried the Sierra Nevada 2008 Anniversary Ale? It's a pretty good IPA, and I was wondering how it would rate next to Stone's IPA (still having trouble finding it in 6 packs and I don't want to pay $4-$5 for for the 24 oz. bottles I find).

Stone IPA is one of my favorites. Here the 6-packs are $9.50 :/ I liked the Sierra Anniversary, and their Torpedo seasonal.

[scott]

they finally brought ruination to austin a few weeks ago! expensive, but good. You headed to Denver this week?

I won't be going to Denver this year as I'm knee deep in construction issues - but I'll definitely be represented in Denver next year with our own table.

A little more local, an Austin Craft Beer Festival is being planned for next May. www.austinbeerfestival.com

[leemajors]

I won't be going to Denver this year as I'm knee deep in construction issues - but I'll definitely be represented in Denver next year with our own table.

A little more local, an Austin Craft Beer Festival is being planned for next May. www.austinbeerfestival.com

Sweet, I'll make sure and head to that. One of my friends works at 512 here in Austin, if you've heard of them. They opened up a couple months ago. Hope the construction issues get resolved quickly.

[baseline bum]

BB, where you living these days?

If you are still in SoCal, you should have no problem finding Stone IPA or even Stone Ruination IPA (DIPA) in 6ers.

Back in Texas. LMAO @ calling their double IPA ruination.

[AFBlue]

Just got two cases of Sam Adams Octoberfest.....so good!

And another case...can't get enough of the stuff. I highly recommend this seasonal brew.

[baseline bum]

And another case...can't get enough of the stuff. I highly recommend this seasonal brew.

What style is Octoberfest? I love Sam Adams Boston lager, but I've been very disappointed by a lot of their other brews.

[scott]

Sweet, I'll make sure and head to that. One of my friends works at 512 here in Austin, if you've heard of them. They opened up a couple months ago. Hope the construction issues get resolved quickly.

Very cool. Yeah, I know (512). They are off to a great start. The construction issues are typical, nothing to fear... we'll have beer soon!

[scott]

What style is Octoberfest? I love Sam Adams Boston lager, but I've been very disappointed by a lot of their other brews.

Marzen. Sweet, malty lager.

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

This stuff (Monteith's Golden) is so smooth and sweet it goes down like cordial:

http://www.monteiths.com/nz/siteFiles/showroom/golden.html

Mmmmmmmmmm!

[leemajors]

the GABFest was awesome. Definitely headed back next year. Bluegrass Brewery had a wormwood aged Trippel that was very interesting.

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

the GABFest was awesome. Definitely headed back next year. Bluegrass Brewery had a wormwood aged Trippel that was very interesting.

Intersting as in hallucinogenic?

[baseline bum]

After finally trying Stone IPA, I was very impressed. Strong bitterness and very drinkable with ridiculous head retention. This is probably the best smelling non-stout/porter I've ever had, and it definitely blows away the Sierra Nevada Anniversary Ale. Stone IPA is certainly going to have to go in my regular rotation with Sierra Nevada Pale Ale and Sierra Nevada Stout. I wasn't too big a fan of IPA until this one. I'm going to try everything I can find that Stone brews.

[scott]

Stone is worth a trip to San Diego all on its own... their place is awesome. I think we are getting the Smoked Porter down here now too, but I'm not sure.

Glad you enjoyed the IPA, I think it's one of the top 10 readily available brews in the US.

[leemajors]

yeah the smoked porter is in Austin - their bitter chocolate stout was good at the GAB, but i've never seen it down here

[baseline bum]

Stone is worth a trip to San Diego all on its own... their place is awesome. I think we are getting the Smoked Porter down here now too, but I'm not sure.

Glad you enjoyed the IPA, I think it's one of the top 10 readily available brews in the US.

What would be your other 9?

[Cant_Be_Faded]

I'm only gonna go to Scott's bar if he has Microsoft Banners everywhere and pictures of bill gates at his most nubile.

[baseline bum]

I'm only gonna go to Scott's bar if he has Microsoft Banners everywhere and pictures of bill gates at his most nubile.

Either that, or if he has a good stout on tap.

[baseline bum]

That Stone Ruination IPA is a madman. I wasn't as impressed with Stone's smoked porter, but the Ruination doesn't fuck around @ 7.7% ABV.

[scott]

Either that, or if he has a good stout on tap.

We're getting closer to being able to get that stout for you. Check out the pic from after a long day of work today.

www.freetailbrewing.com/blog

[leemajors]

looking good scott. the draught house 40th anniversary was fun this last weekend.

[baseline bum]

Can't wait to come try the place out, scott. :toast

[baseline bum]

Time to crack open a Stone IPA in celebration! :toast to America!

[I. Hustle]

Cold-fast-free

[Nbadan]

Moretti, Peroni and Tsingtao....

[TheSanityAnnex]

Skipping over all the small breweries and stuff I can't get everyday..........


1. Sierra Nevada Pale Ale
2. Stone IPA
3. Pyramid Hefeweizen

[RandomGuy]

http://www.northcoastbrewing.com/Images/brand-BroThelo.jpg
Brother Thelonius Ale (http://www.northcoastbrewing.com/beer-brotherThelonious.htm)
I have no words to describe to you all how truely good this beer is. None.
Can be purchased at the Yellow Store in San Marcos that I know of.

Brewhouse Brown Ale (http://www.realalebrewing.com/beer_styles.php) by the Real Ale Brewing Company of Blanco, Texas.

Samuel Smith's Organic Ale. (http://www.merchantduvin.com/pages/5_breweries/samsmith_organic.html)
http://www.merchantduvin.com/images/brewery_art/sam_smith_art/ss_oa_bot.jpg

[Dex]

1) Dos Equis
2) Shiner Hefeweizen (Pyramid is a close second)
3) Freestyle Wheat

[Dex]

I've never really dabbled in the Sam Adams brews, but the variety alone intrigues me.

Yay or nay?

[baseline bum]

A lot of people have recommended the Chimay Grand Reserve. Is it really worth the $13 for the 1.9 pint bottles I see?

[leemajors]

not worth $13

[baseline bum]

I've never really dabbled in the Sam Adams brews, but the variety alone intrigues me.

Yay or nay?

On the Sam Adams I've had:

1. Boston Lager - Love it. One of my favorites.
2. Summer Ale - Terrible cold; way too much lemon. As it warms, it has a subtle peppery flavor come through that improves it dramatically.
3. Irish Red - Pretty good.
4. Honey Porter - Awful. Sierra Nevada's porter owns this piece of crap.
5. Black Lager - Flavorless, just like Shiner's black lager. Save this one for your friends when they come over if they can't tell the difference.

[baseline bum]

not worth $13

Thanks. Have you seen the Stone Double Bastard Ale in Texas? Their website said they started shipping it Monday and I'm eager to try everything I can find from them.

[leemajors]

Thanks. Have you seen the Stone Double Bastard Ale in Texas? Their website said they started shipping it Monday and I'm eager to try everything I can find from them.

i had it at the great american beer festival, good stuff!

[Brodels]

Long Trail IPA - Vermont
Red Hook IPA - New Hampshire
Casco Bay Riptide Red - Maine

Some others:

Gritty McDuff's Brown Ale - Maine
Sebago Boathouse Brown - Maine
Sierra Nevada Pale Ale
Goose Island Honkers Ale - Chicago
Harpoon IPA - Massachusetts
Shipyard Export Ale - Maine
Geary's Pale Ale - Maine

[Brodels]

I pretty much agree with this, although I haven't found the summer ale to be palatable in any situation. The black lager is pretty average at best.


On the Sam Adams I've had:

1. Boston Lager - Love it. One of my favorites.
2. Summer Ale - Terrible cold; way too much lemon. As it warms, it has a subtle peppery flavor come through that improves it dramatically.
3. Irish Red - Pretty good.
4. Honey Porter - Awful. Sierra Nevada's porter owns this piece of crap.
5. Black Lager - Flavorless, just like Shiner's black lager. Save this one for your friends when they come over if they can't tell the difference.

[baseline bum]

I couldn't find Double Bastard Ale @ Central Market, so I got some Rogue Chocolate Stout instead, and it turned out to be pretty exceptional. This is the best stout I've ever had, even better than Sierra Nevada's. Too bad it's twice the price though.

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/98/268217126_1e46d433b4.jpg

Has an intense chocolate smell and flavor, while still being pretty dry. Damn, the West Coast makes some incredible brews.

[Dr. Gonzo]

Schlitz
PBR
Busch

PBR!!!

I love that beer. I used to drink the shit out of it.

Schlitz always tasted salty to me.

[I. Hustle]

http://www.fishingnewsroom.com/images/smilies/b7385.gif

[scott]

BB,

Try Shakespeare Stout from Rogue - generally regarded as one of the best readily-available stouts around.

We are opening on Black Friday, hope to see you guys soon.

[baseline bum]

BB,

Try Shakespeare Stout from Rogue - generally regarded as one of the best readily-available stouts around.

We are opening on Black Friday, hope to see you guys soon.

Shakespeare Stout's pretty nice too... thanks for the reco.

[HeadBanger]

My last three.

[romad_20]

1. Shiner Bock
2. Abita Purple Haze (can't drink a ton of it but it reminds me of good times in New Orleans)
3. Tecate (great guadalupe river, or beach beer)
4. Blue Moon