Beer, Wine, or Liquor?

[z0sa]

What's your favorite to drink? Liquor includes mixed drinks too.

[IronMexican]

Does malt liquor count as beer?

[z0sa]

Does malt liquor count as beer?

That's like Steel reserve and Hurricane, right? yeah then.

[IronMexican]

Then beer.

[gaKNOW!blee]

Beer no question.

[z0sa]

Then beer.

:tu I drank quite a bit of steel back in my earlier HS days. I'd use my lunch money and I know you did too :lol

[Sense]

This question is insulting! BEER OBVIOUSLY.

[z0sa]

This question is insulting! BEER OBVIOUSLY.

:lol It's your favorite to drink, not your most commonly drank, just so everyone is clear.

[CubanSucks]

I've never had a hangover after getting drunk on wine so wine for me. Go ahead and laugh

[mookie2001]

Yeah if this a real question

beer

[marini martini]

That's like Steel reserve and Hurricane, right? yeah then.


:tu I drank quite a bit of steel back in my earlier HS days. I'd use my lunch money and I know you did too :lol

OMFG zOsa, you are not 21!!!:lol

[CuckingFunt]

I can't stand beer, and only like wine occasionally. Liquor for me.

[Viva Las Espuelas]

candy is dandy, but liquor is quicker.

[mardigan]

Whisky and scotch sir

[marini martini]

Gin on the rocks!

Beer or wine if I'm driving!!! Nothing fruity or sweet!!!!:toast

[Viva Las Espuelas]

Beer or wine if I'm driving!!!:toast

:lmao :lmao :lmao

that's hilarious.



POTW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
:danceclub

[ashbeeigh]

Can i pick more than 1?

[marini martini]

Can i pick more than 1?

Shhhure, go for it G.F.!!!

[Sense]

:lol It's your favorite to drink, not your most commonly drank, just so everyone is clear.


This question is insulting! BEER OBVIOUSLY.

[mavs>spurs2]

like stone cold steve austin says "LETS DRINK SOME DAMNNNNN BEER!"

[mavsfan1000]

Where is the weed option? :D

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

All three, depending on the circumstances.

And what he^ said. ;)

[Bukefal]

There is nothing better than a good wine :whine

[TheManFromAcme]

I love beer.
But being that I am a huge steak eater, wine gets my vote. A nice Merlot or Shiraz thank you. :toast

[DPG21920]

There is nothing better than a good wine :whine

I absolutely love beer and I am constantly trying new beers. Beer is my favorite to drink normally, but with regards to getting the most enjoyment, drinking wine is my favorite. The best wine/food combos have far exceeded anything else.

[Marcus Bryant]

http://www.thegreenwellystop.co.uk/whiskyshop/images/uploads/balvenie-single-barrel-15year-70cl.jpg

Picked up a bottle of this yesterday. Not bad at all.

[TheManFromAcme]

http://www.thegreenwellystop.co.uk/whiskyshop/images/uploads/balvenie-single-barrel-15year-70cl.jpg

Picked up a bottle of this yesterday. Not bad at all.

Marcus, your pic wasn't posted. What was it? Wine? If so, which one?

[ploto]

Only wine- a nice Sauvignon Blanc

[Marcus Bryant]

Marcus, your pic wasn't posted. What was it? Wine? If so, which one?

In which class would you place The Balvenie? The answer to that is my answer.

[DPG21920]

Only wine- a nice Sauvignon Blanc

See, I like both beer and wine very much. On most occasions, I like drinking beer. But the best things I have ever drank and enjoyed have been wine related.

I am not a big fan of liquor. I like mixed drinks, but I have not been able to acquire the taste for straight liquor like scotch or whiskey. I can take it in very small doses, but still cannot bring myself to drink any straight liquor and actually enjoy it (Vodka, Gin, Whiskey, Scotch...)

[anakha]

http://toppropertyspain.com/rioja-wine.jpg

Rioja wines are a dinner table staple at home. We bust out the reservas for special occasions.

[Double-Up]

Try Bacardi hurricane, nice mix drink 12% alc...can sneak up on you and the ladies love the shit.

[DPG21920]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3106/2726234674_eda227a9ee.jpg

This is the latest beer I tried, pretty interesting stuff. Not the best, but if you like to try random beers, definitely different. Picked it up at World Market. They have a small, but nice selection of good/different beers.

[baseline bum]

http://www.frothyhead.com/var/plain_site/storage/images/beer/united-states/sierra-nevada-brewing-co/12th-release-harvest-wet-hop-ale/3980-1-eng-US/12th-Release-Harvest-Wet-Hop-Ale_beer_medium.jpg http://www.frothyhead.com/var/plain_site/storage/images/beer/united-states/sierra-nevada-brewing-co/bigfoot/2205-2-eng-US/Bigfoot_beer_medium.jpg http://www.frothyhead.com/var/plain_site/storage/images/beer/united-states/sierra-nevada-brewing-co/torpedo-extra-ipa/4934-1-eng-US/Torpedo-Extra-IPA_beer_medium.jpg http://www.frothyhead.com/var/plain_site/storage/images/beer/united-states/dogfish-head-craft-brewery/palo-santo-marron/1242-2-eng-US/Palo-Santo-Marron_beer_medium.jpg http://www.frothyhead.com/var/plain_site/storage/images/beer/germany/paulaner-salvator-thomasbraeu-ag/paulaner-hefe-weizen-natural-wheat/3554-1-eng-US/Paulaner-Hefe-Weizen-Natural-Wheat_beer_medium.jpg http://www.frothyhead.com/var/plain_site/storage/images/beer/ireland/guinness-ltd/guinness-foreign-extra-stout/6013-1-eng-US/Guinness-Foreign-Extra-Stout_beer_medium.jpg http://www.frothyhead.com/var/plain_site/storage/images/beer/united-states/stone-brewing-company/double-bastard-ale/2472-1-eng-US/Double-Bastard-Ale_beer_medium.jpg http://www.frothyhead.com/var/plain_site/storage/images/beer/united-states/stone-brewing-company/ruination-ipa/3585-1-eng-US/Ruination-IPA_beer_medium.jpg http://www.frothyhead.com/var/plain_site/storage/images/beer/united-states/stone-brewing-company/arrogant-bastard-ale/2458-1-eng-US/Arrogant-Bastard-Ale_beer_medium.jpg

[DPG21920]

Baseline, have you ever been to World Market? They have a nice little selection of Dogfish and other beers that you like.

[baseline bum]

Baseline, have you ever been to World Market? They have a nice little selection of Dogfish and other beers that you like.

I used to go there a bit, but since Specs opened, it has been my #1 liquor store by far. Specs has everything World Market does, but it's usually significantly cheaper. For instance, Specs has this outstanding porter, Deschutes Black Butte Porter, for like $7.35 a six-pack while World Market's price is $8.99 or $9.99 (can't remember which). The only places I know with better selections are Hills & Dales and Central Market.

[Viva Las Espuelas]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3106/2726234674_eda227a9ee.jpg

This is the latest beer I tried, pretty interesting stuff. Not the best, but if you like to try random beers, definitely different. Picked it up at World Market. They have a small, but nice selection of good/different beers.
i prefer beer flavored beer.

[z0sa]

Where is the weed option? :D

Touche, Mavfan. :smokin

I voted for liquor.

[baseline bum]

i prefer beer flavored beer.

I hope by beer flavored you don't mean water flavored, like virtually all Anheiser-Busch and Miller beers.

[baseline bum]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3106/2726234674_eda227a9ee.jpg

This is the latest beer I tried, pretty interesting stuff. Not the best, but if you like to try random beers, definitely different. Picked it up at World Market. They have a small, but nice selection of good/different beers.

At first glance banana doesn't seem like it'd be a good flavor in beer, but in the Paulaner Hefeweizen it works very well (though wheat is the dominant flavor, since it is a Hefeweizen after all).

http://www.frothyhead.com/var/plain_site/storage/images/beer/germany/paulaner-salvator-thomasbraeu-ag/paulaner-hefe-weizen-natural-wheat/3554-1-eng-US/Paulaner-Hefe-Weizen-Natural-Wheat_beer_medium.jpg

[baseline bum]

For liquor, I gotta go with this one

http://www.royalmilewhiskies.com//images/products/0400000003184_xl.jpg

[leemajors]

At first glance banana doesn't seem like it'd be a good flavor in beer, but in the Paulaner Hefeweizen it works very well (though wheat is the dominant flavor, since it is a Hefeweizen after all).

http://www.frothyhead.com/var/plain_site/storage/images/beer/germany/paulaner-salvator-thomasbraeu-ag/paulaner-hefe-weizen-natural-wheat/3554-1-eng-US/Paulaner-Hefe-Weizen-Natural-Wheat_beer_medium.jpg

I made a delicious Belgian IPA that smells like bananas. Tastes nothing like them, but it's a great aroma

[Bukefal]

I absolutely love beer and I am constantly trying new beers. Beer is my favorite to drink normally, but with regards to getting the most enjoyment, drinking wine is my favorite. The best wine/food combos have far exceeded anything else.

Exactly. I do like beer, but I prefer wine. I only really drink beer on hot summer days at the beach, it must be ice ice cold. Or when im in the Czech Republic I always get a nice Black beer. Black beer from there is very good.

[baseline bum]

Hmmm... I like my beer to warm up a bit. Maybe it's in my head, but I think beer tastes better if you let it sit maybe 10 minutes after pulling it out of the fridge.

[z0sa]

Drinking warm beer actually isn't that bad IMO . . . as long as you don't pop any cold ones. The minute after you pop that cold one and get icy fluid in your belly, you can't stand another warm beer for the rest of the day.

[leemajors]

Drinking warm beer actually isn't that bad IMO . . . as long as you don't pop any cold ones. The minute after you pop that cold one and get icy fluid in your belly, you can't stand another warm beer for the rest of the day.

Depends on the beer. Macro lagers have to be cold so you can't taste them. As an aside, death to frosty pints. Kills flavor.

[phxspurfan]

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/6/6b/Bottle_of_Cutty_Sark_Scotch_Whisky_with_box.JPG/200px-Bottle_of_Cutty_Sark_Scotch_Whisky_with_box.JPG

[Cant_Be_Faded]

depends where you are located

If you're west of the rhine
wine

if you're east of the rhine
beer

[Fpoonsie]

http://www.femsa.com/en/assets/002/15534.jpg http://www.pri.org/theworld/files/images/beer_victoria.jpg http://sas.guidespot.com/bundles/guides_rp/assets/widget_aClOm6txLetkEBVH8r4si9.jpg

[bostonguy]

Give me beer and I am always open to trying new kinds.

[bostonguy]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3106/2726234674_eda227a9ee.jpg

This is the latest beer I tried, pretty interesting stuff. Not the best, but if you like to try random beers, definitely different. Picked it up at World Market. They have a small, but nice selection of good/different beers.

I tried that beer about a month ago. Pretty good stuff.

[Viva Las Espuelas]

candy is dandy, but liquor is quicker.


candy is dandy but liquor is quicker


damn, you're good. :tu

[Viva Las Espuelas]

:lmao

[mookie2001]

My stepdad used to have a shirt that said "BEER it's not just for breakfast anymore baby"

I never understood it until recently, it's deep, heavy shit. American poetry

[symple19]

Beer

[benefactor]

I love beer and liquor both, but if you were to force me choose I'd say beer.

[SpursStalker]

Yes please ...

:toast

[mavs>spurs2]

I see the Mookie Crew is also from victoria texas and all chose beer just like Stone Cold Steve Austin. You faggots just earned a few cool points, but you still don't want to know where you stand

[101A]

You need a choice for "Yes".

[mrsmaalox]

I like them all but I have a pretty small repertoire of each. I like most white wines, not big on reds unless it's something real special to have with chocolate. I like very light beers so my staple is Corona Lt. I love going to breweries to try the lightest beers but especially like ones that brew hard cider---I love those. And liqour, I only like the clear ones gin, vodka, tequila; but I enjoy slow sipping amaretto or slivovitz.

If I know in advance that I'll be attending an extended drinking event I like to have champagne because I never have a hangover with that. :toast

[z0sa]

I love extended drinking events. Spurs games for instance.

[jcrod]

All three, depending on the circumstances.

And what he^ said. ;)



Same here, all depends on what is going on or eating.

[Ed Helicopter Jones]

I don't allow myself to get drunk anymore...accordingly I only drink large quantities of beer. The hard stuff makes me feel too silly.

I'll drink wine if I'm feeling snobby.

[JoshO501]

Beer. Hazed and Infused is one of my favorite beers. It seems like every time i order mixed drinks at bars my check ends up being like a $100. so i try to stay away from mixed drinks.

[Al Koholik]

You need a choice for "Yes".

[phyzik]

http://www.greatclubs.com/beerofthemonthclub/

Im a member.

[David Bowie]

I tend to like vodka drinks such as : Bloody Mary, Vodka Martini or a White Russian. I don't mind vodka or clear rum straight up either.

Some wine is delicious but I can't drink too much of it. Japanese plum wine is heavenly.

I don't like beer too much.

[mavs>spurs2]

sons what the fuck is smirnoff ice a malt liquor? i usually dont drink the sugary drinks but that shit was good

[phyzik]

sons what the fuck is smirnoff ice a malt liquor? i usually dont drink the sugary drinks but that shit was good

Aren't you the one that hates homo's? Take a look in the mirror if you drink that shit.

[baseline bum]

sons what the fuck is smirnoff ice a malt liquor? i usually dont drink the sugary drinks but that shit was good

Next you try can moving up in weight class to something a little harder...

http://destinationbeer.com/system/beers/234/full/Mike_s-Hard-Pomegranate-Pun.png

[mavs>spurs2]

Next you try can moving up in weight class to something a little harder...

http://destinationbeer.com/system/beers/234/full/Mike_s-Hard-Pomegranate-Pun.png

lmfao usually i'm a beer guy but i like sprite, which is precisely what smirnoff ice is

[z0sa]

sons what the fuck is smirnoff ice

bitch beer

[DAF86]

Nothing beats an ice cold beer.

[marini martini]

sons what the fuck is smirnoff ice a malt liquor? i usually dont drink the sugary drinks but that shit was good

Barbie Beer

[Ed Lover]

smirnoff ice - that shit was good

C'mon Son! That shit is for bitches! Goddamn!

[leemajors]

sons what the fuck is smirnoff ice a malt liquor? i usually dont drink the sugary drinks but that shit was good

Flavored malt liquor.

[Whisky Dog]

Why choose?

Beer before liquor, never been sicker.

Liquor before beer, have no fear.

[mavs>spurs2]

idk what it is, but it seems i'm catching some heat for drinking a smirnoff ice for the first time in my life? i'm a beer guy, and i'd drink any of you under the table. it takes a 12 pack to even get me started buzzing

[leemajors]

idk what it is, but it seems i'm catching some heat for drinking a smirnoff ice for the first time in my life? i'm a beer guy, and i'd drink any of you under the table. it takes a 12 pack to even get me started buzzing

people assumed you were ginobilly's friend she found out about.

[mavs>spurs2]

people assumed you were ginobilly's friend she found out about.

me and ginobilly are a special type of friend alright, but I am not her gay friend. god bless

[monosylab1k]

C'mon Son! That shit is for bitches! Goddamn!

:lol this is my new favorite troll.

[DPG21920]

White Russian is my favorite drink though.

[DPG21920]

Baseline: I just bought a Doghead Fish 60 Minute IPA, is it any good? Should it be extra cold when I drink it?

I made one of those "make your own 6 packs" and I got:

1) DFH 60 Min IPA
2) Brooklyn Brown Ale
3) Rahr & Sons Iron Thistle Scottish Style Ale
4) Hoegaarden Witbier-biere blanche
5) Anchor Porter
6) Pyramid Audacious Apricot Ale

You heard of/tried any of these?

[baseline bum]

Baseline: I just bought a Doghead Fish 60 Minute IPA, is it any good? Should it be extra cold when I drink it?

I made one of those "make your own 6 packs" and I got:

1) DFH 60 Min IPA
2) Brooklyn Brown Ale
3) Rahr & Sons Iron Thistle Scottish Style Ale
4) Hoegaarden Witbier-biere blanche
5) Anchor Porter
6) Pyramid Audacious Apricot Ale

You heard of/tried any of these?

I haven't tried the 60 Minute IPA yet. I was a little disappointed by the 90 Minute IPA after I liked their Palo Santo Marron so much, and definitely prefer the Stone Ruination, Stone IPA, and Sierra Nevada Torpedo IPAs. Not that it was bad by any stretch though, but I was hoping for something as good as Ruination for the price. I really want to try some of Brooklyn's stuff. I never knew Anchor made a porter; I'll have to try that one too.

Out of curiosity, where'd you do the make your own 6-pack?

[DPG21920]

World market. Kind of expensive though; $1.89 a beer. Not too terrible when you consider what you would pay at a bar.

[baseline bum]

World market. Kind of expensive though; $1.89 a beer. Not too terrible when you consider what you would pay at a bar.

D'oh, forgot about them. That's pretty awesome you can get the singles there instead of having to buy a bomber or a 6-pack to try something new.

[DPG21920]

D'oh, forgot about them. That's pretty awesome you can get the singles there instead of having to buy a bomber or a 6-pack to try something new.

For sure, and the selection is pretty solid. About 60 beers you can choose from and a lot of variety. Kind of expensive for a 6-pack, but like you said you get to try one of many and if you don't like a particular beer you are not stuck with 5 others that you don't want to drink.

[DPG21920]

Baseline:

4) Hoegaarden Witbier-biere blanche

6) Pyramid Audacious Apricot Ale



Baseline: Just drank these two over the weekend. The Pyramid was very sweet and a bit too much for me. Had a unique taste and if you really like apricots then you might like this beer.

The Hoegaarden was delicious.

[Fpoonsie]

Yes. Hoegaarden IS delicious. It's my beer of choice anytime I hit up the Saucer.

[Winehole23]

http://www.tradertiki.com/wp-content/IMG/bottles/SJambre.jpg

[z0sa]

The Club currently prefers beer by the slightest of margins (1).

I'm living the High Life right now, damn that Spurs loss.. :toast

[mavs>spurs2]

The Club currently prefers beer by the slightest of margins (1).

I'm living the High Life right now, damn that Spurs loss.. :toast

Yup, I didn't want to spend any money so after that Mavs bukkakage I was forced to grab a 40 of mickeys and chug that shit. Goodnight spurstalk

[DUNCANownsKOBE2]

I drink beer most of the time. The one time I'm not drinking beer is when I make my jungle juice recipe.

[DUNCANownsKOBE2]

i'd drink any of you under the table



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[leemajors]

Baseline: I just bought a Doghead Fish 60 Minute IPA, is it any good? Should it be extra cold when I drink it?

I made one of those "make your own 6 packs" and I got:

1) DFH 60 Min IPA
2) Brooklyn Brown Ale
3) Rahr & Sons Iron Thistle Scottish Style Ale
4) Hoegaarden Witbier-biere blanche
5) Anchor Porter
6) Pyramid Audacious Apricot Ale

You heard of/tried any of these?

I wouldn't drink any of those "extra cold." 50-55 degrees would be near ideal. As it warms up you should notice a difference in flavor. I'm not a huge fan of the Dogfish IPA's. They are continually hopped, in this case for 60 mins. Kinda muddies it for me. They are a really cool company though.

[baseline bum]

I wouldn't drink any of those "extra cold." 50-55 degrees would be near ideal. As it warms up you should notice a difference in flavor. I'm not a huge fan of the Dogfish IPA's. They are continually hopped, in this case for 60 mins. Kinda muddies it for me. They are a really cool company though.

So the 120 Minute isn't anything special neither?

[leemajors]

So the 120 Minute isn't anything special neither?

It's got a hell of a kick, but the main thing I remember is how sweet it was, and how much sugar had to be added to get the ABV that high. I didn't pay for it though :lol

[baseline bum]

Baseline: I just bought a Doghead Fish 60 Minute IPA, is it any good? Should it be extra cold when I drink it?

I made one of those "make your own 6 packs" and I got:

1) DFH 60 Min IPA
2) Brooklyn Brown Ale
3) Rahr & Sons Iron Thistle Scottish Style Ale
4) Hoegaarden Witbier-biere blanche
5) Anchor Porter
6) Pyramid Audacious Apricot Ale

You heard of/tried any of these?

Dude, I don't know if you're around the NE side, but if so, you gotta check Specs. Right now all their Sierra Nevada 6-packs are $7.26, all their Deschutes 6-packs are $7.25, and lots of others are the same too.

[DPG21920]

Dude, I don't know if you're around the NE side, but if so, you gotta check Specs. Right now all their Sierra Nevada 6-packs are $7.26, all their Deschutes 6-packs are $7.25, and lots of others are the same too.

Don't live in SA anymore, but that sounds like a good deal. I have only had a few Sierra's, but can't remember which ones. I am just not a fan of hoppy beers yet. Every once and a while I can deal with it, but just have not been able to consistently enjoy them. I keep trying though. I thought the 60 minute was ok, but like I said, I am not a fan really.

I just have the porters and dark beers left from my 6 pack. I will let you know how they are.

[DPG21920]

Damn guys, I just opened up a "Rahr & Sons Iron Thistle Scottish Style Ale" and this is delicious.

[leemajors]

Deschutte's best beer right now IMO is Hop Henge. I was really disappointed by Red Chair.

[scott]

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[Jekka]

^^^ That looks beautiful - is it an imperial stout, scott?

[symple19]

Don't live in SA anymore, but that sounds like a good deal. I have only had a few Sierra's, but can't remember which ones. I am just not a fan of hoppy beers yet. Every once and a while I can deal with it, but just have not been able to consistently enjoy them. I keep trying though. I thought the 60 minute was ok, but like I said, I am not a fan really.

I just have the porters and dark beers left from my 6 pack. I will let you know how they are.

ROFL - Hoppy beers are (IMO) the only real beers that exist. I'm tremendously sorry that you have to settle for piss on a regular basis

Fuck Sierras. Drink Lagunitas, Bear Republic, or Stone(i'm forgetting a few). Sierra is basically the equivalent of Budweiser here in Nor-Cal(IMO)

[symple19]

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I haven't heard of it + mexican name = Can't be a real deal Stout

(Somebody picked something up at the liquor store and thought it had an interesting name is what happened)

[leemajors]

I haven't heard of it + mexican name = Can't be a real deal Stout

(Somebody picked something up at the liquor store and thought it had an interesting name is what happened)

He brews it at his brewery, Freetail in SA. I haven't had it yet, but don't doubt it's good. His other beers certainly were when I went.

P.S. - Scott, you got some great word of mouth going around up here in Austin - people ask me if I've had Freetail and I always make sure to put in a good word. I overhear people at Austin Homebrew as well as the Draught House giving compliments all the time.

[scott]

I haven't heard of it + mexican name = Can't be a real deal Stout

(Somebody picked something up at the liquor store and thought it had an interesting name is what happened)

May it turns out you aren't the final authority on beer? :) http://beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/18823/47997

[scott]

He brews it at his brewery, Freetail in SA. I haven't had it yet, but don't doubt it's good. His other beers certainly were when I went.

P.S. - Scott, you got some great word of mouth going around up here in Austin - people ask me if I've had Freetail and I always make sure to put in a good word. I overhear people at Austin Homebrew as well as the Draught House giving compliments all the time.

Thanks Lee. I know we've got a big group coming from all around the state this weekend for Barrel Aged La Muerta release. Should be fun. JB and Ed at Austin Homebrew always spread a good word for me. I admire the Draught House a lot, so it means a lot that they are saying good things too!

[scott]

^^^ That looks beautiful - is it an imperial stout, scott?

Yes ma'am, that's our Impy Stout, comes out every Dia de los Muertos, barrel aged version coming out... Saturday!

[Thunder Dan]

I drink Gin
http://liquorama.biz/images/Bombay%20Saphire%20750.jpg

[baseline bum]

ROFL - Hoppy beers are (IMO) the only real beers that exist. I'm tremendously sorry that you have to settle for piss on a regular basis

Fuck Sierras. Drink Lagunitas, Bear Republic, or Stone(i'm forgetting a few). Sierra is basically the equivalent of Budweiser here in Nor-Cal(IMO)

I tried Lagunitas IPA when I was in SF and thought it sucked. It's in no way comparable to Stone IPA, Stone Ruination IPA, Sierra Nevada Torpedo, Sierra Nevada Celebration Ale, or even Dogfish Head 90 Minute IPA (and I'm not even that big a fan of this last one). I don't even think it's as good as Sierra Nevada's Anniversary Ale. Calling Sierra Nevada Budweiser is ignorant as hell. Sierra Nevada makes many top-notch beers:

Sierra Nevada Stout is outstanding, and my #3 stout, behind Rogue's Chocolate and Shakespeare Stouts.
Sierra Nevada Porter is very good, and far better than Stone's Smoked Porter. Not as good as Deschutes' Black Butte Porter, but still pretty damn good.
Sierra Nevada Pale Ale is incredible and the best pale ale I have ever had. It curbstomps Stone Pale Ale for sure.
Sierra Nevada Bigfoot Ale is one of the best beers I have ever had. It reminds me a lot of Arrogant Bastard.
Sierra Nevada Harvest Wet-Hop Ale is a really cool brew IMO, that tastes completely different when you put it on the tip of your tongue vs drinking it down.
Sierra Nevada Torpedo is a very good IPA that delivers the hard-core hops I'm looking for when I want an IPA. It's a great second choice when I don't want to spend $15 for a 6-pack of Ruination but still want something with a strong kick in the ass.
Sierra Nevada Celebration is a very good IPA. I'll generally pick Stone IPA or SN Torpedo over it for the same price, but I still really like this beer when it's on sale.

Stone is definitely my favorite brewery based on the strength of their two year-round IPAs and Arrogant Bastard, but SN isn't that far behind. The only Sierra I ever had and didn't like was their wheat, which was bland and has since been thankfully retired.

[DPG21920]

I just like darker beers. I do enjoy some hoppy beers from time to time, but have not found the one that turns the light bulb on yet.

[baseline bum]

I just like darker beers. I do enjoy some hoppy beers from time to time, but have not found the one that turns the light bulb on yet.

I think if you try Stone IPA and don't like it, you'll probably never find a hoppy beer you like.

[The Gemini Method]

I'm good with Stone IPA, but recently I've been on a Spaten binge. I think I'm a few months too late for Oktoberfest...

[Fpoonsie]

I just got back from the liquor store. Picked up 2 six packs of Hoegaarden, 1 of Xingu, and one of Flying Dog's In-Heat Wheat Hefeweizen. Also grabbed a bottle of Arrogant Bastard...FINALLY gonna try it.

I'm a HUGE wheat beer fan. Outta curiosity, bb, do you have a recommendation of 1 or 2 to try? I know you're a big IPA fan, but just in case you knew of any, figured I'd ask.

[DPG21920]

I think if you try Stone IPA and don't like it, you'll probably never find a hoppy beer you like.

Isn't there a bunch of different Stone IPA beers? I can easily grab one a Central or World Market.

It takes me a while to develop tastes. I hated darker beers for the longest time, but now they are my favorite. Just sort of happened over time. I kept trying them slowly but surely and then one night I ordered one and it tasted amazing. From there on out I started to really enjoy many of them.

[baseline bum]

There are two that can usually be found: Stone IPA and Stone Ruination IPA. Central Market carries both whenever you're in SA. I don't think World Market carries the Stone Ruination IPA, but I have seen Stone IPA there every time I went. The Ruination is quite a bit hoppier than the Stone IPA, and they're both excellent beers. I wasn't much of an IPA fan either until I tried Stone IPA (at leemajors suggestion).

[DPG21920]

I will pick one up this weekend then. Let you know what I thought. But man, that Rahr & Sons was very damn good.

[baseline bum]

I just got back from the liquor store. Picked up 2 six packs of Hoegaarden, 1 of Xingu, and one of Flying Dog's In-Heat Wheat Hefeweizen. Also grabbed a bottle of Arrogant Bastard...FINALLY gonna try it.

I'm a HUGE wheat beer fan. Outta curiosity, bb, do you have a recommendation of 1 or 2 to try? I know you're a big IPA fan, but just in case you knew of any, figured I'd ask.

I don't drink much wheat beer, but the one I like most is Paulaner's. You'd probably do better asking leemajors or scott for recommendations though, as they know way more than I do on the subject.

[DPG21920]

Paulaner's is very good.

[Fpoonsie]

I don't drink much wheat beer, but the one I like most is Paulaner's. You'd probably do better asking leemajors or scott for recommendations though, as they know way more than I do on the subject.


Paulaner's is very good.

I'm sure wheat beer's just a few steps away from treading back into Mike's Hard ______ territory, but I just LOVE the stuff. I'll hafta try Paulaner's. I'm not a big hops guy, so I'm assuming I should stay away from the IPAs, but I AM a fan of the darker* beers. DPG...suggestions?

*if by "darker", you're referring to beers like, but not necessarily, Shiner.

[baseline bum]

I'm sure wheat beer's just a few steps away from treading back into Mike's Hard ______ territory, but I just LOVE the stuff. I'll hafta try Paulaner's. I'm not a big hops guy, so I'm assuming I should stay away from the IPAs, but I AM a fan of the darker* beers. DPG...suggestions?

*if by "darker", you're referring to beers like, but not necessarily, Shiner.

Nah man, wheat beer is pretty fucking far from Mike's. :lol

I love the stuff, but I love IPAs, strong ales, stouts, and porters more, in that order.

[baseline bum]

Paulaner's Hefe-weizen has a pretty strong wheat flavor, and also has a bit of a banana taste added to it too. Weird-sounding combination I know, but I think it works pretty well. At least, the wheat flavor is more pronounced in it than in the other hefes I have tried like Shiner, Pyramid, a bunch of different Sam Adams' wheatbeers, and Sierra Nevada's original wheat (now retired).

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[DPG21920]

Nah man, wheat beer is pretty fucking far from Mike's. :lol

I love the stuff, but I love IPAs, strong ales, stouts, and porters more, in that order.

See, I am the other way around. I like Porters, stouts, strong ales, wheat, IPA (given I have not tried a vast amount).

[DPG21920]

Drinking the Anchor Porter, and it is a very quality beer. Probably the best so far.

[leemajors]

I like Hacker Pschorr Weizen and Dunkelweizen, but I rarely drink wheat beers anymore. Julius Echter has some good stuff too. If you can find Anchor's Christmas Ale or St. Arnolds Winter Stout I would recommend those.

[Spurstro]

Lots of good beer advice in here.

Looking for some advice that might help me take the next step to enjoying a wider variety of beer. I seem to have been stuck in neutral for a few months and haven't found anything I enjoy.

I'll start out with the basic stuff that I really enjoy....Shiner, Guiness, and Newcastle. I've recently tried and liked Arrogant Bastard, Maredsous 8/10, and Stone Pale Ale. I bought a sixer of Ruination IPA and didn't like it at all.

I went to Freetail and tried two of his flavored porters and the rye wit and didn't like them at all. I'll just drink the regular freetail ale.

Any ideas on what beers I should go and try from here? Should I just accept that I'm more of an ale guy and that's that? Keep in mind that I'll still drink something like miller lite and don't think it tastes like piss.

[leemajors]

Lots of good beer advice in here.

Looking for some advice that might help me take the next step to enjoying a wider variety of beer. I seem to have been stuck in neutral for a few months and haven't found anything I enjoy.

I'll start out with the basic stuff that I really enjoy....Shiner, Guiness, and Newcastle. I've recently tried and liked Arrogant Bastard, Maredsous 8/10, and Stone Pale Ale. I bought a sixer of Ruination IPA and didn't like it at all.

I went to Freetail and tried two of his flavored porters and the rye wit and didn't like them at all. I'll just drink the regular freetail ale.

Any ideas on what beers I should go and try from here? Should I just accept that I'm more of an ale guy and that's that? Keep in mind that I'll still drink something like miller lite and don't think it tastes like piss.

Try Racer 5 IPA if you can find it. It's really good, and they should have it at Spec's - assuming there is one where you live.

[leemajors]

Lots of good beer advice in here.

Looking for some advice that might help me take the next step to enjoying a wider variety of beer. I seem to have been stuck in neutral for a few months and haven't found anything I enjoy.

I'll start out with the basic stuff that I really enjoy....Shiner, Guiness, and Newcastle. I've recently tried and liked Arrogant Bastard, Maredsous 8/10, and Stone Pale Ale. I bought a sixer of Ruination IPA and didn't like it at all.

I went to Freetail and tried two of his flavored porters and the rye wit and didn't like them at all. I'll just drink the regular freetail ale.

Any ideas on what beers I should go and try from here? Should I just accept that I'm more of an ale guy and that's that? Keep in mind that I'll still drink something like miller lite and don't think it tastes like piss.

Try Racer 5 IPA if you can find it. It's really good, and they should have it at Spec's - assuming there is one where you live. Ruination IPA is a hop bomb, gotta be in the mood for it. Real Ale's Phoenixx Double ESB is also good, and they probably have it at spec's as well. If you can find Sierra's Celebration Ale around, I like that as well.

[Spurstro]

I'm here in S.A. and specs is right down the road ....I'll check those out. Is the Sierra Celebration Ale in the white and red box....I think I've seen it at H-E-B.

[baseline bum]

I was in Specs the other day, and they definitely have the Racer 5 IPA and I think the Celebration Ale too. All SN six-packs were $7.25 a couple days ago. I can't remember what Racer 5 was (I was really in the mood for a porter, so passed on the IPAs this time).

As for the SN Celebration, yeah that's it, and I highly recommend it also.

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I'm pretty sure it's a seasonal beer though, so I don't know how long it's going to still be out for sale.

[Strike]

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[leemajors]

Bum, Stone's Old Guardian Barleywine is out in stores now - 22 oz bomber, around 11% alc.

[baseline bum]

Bum, Stone's Old Guardian Barleywine is out in stores now - 22 oz bomber, around 11% alc.

D'oh, Spec's (in SA, not the Austin one) didn't have the OG when I went there tonight; maybe it sold out quickly or something. They do have six-packs of Sierra Nevada Bigfoot though, which made my day since Bigfoot 2009 is one of my 3 or 4 favorite beers, right there with Ruination IPA, Arrogant Bastard, and Rogue Chocolate Stout.

I picked up a bomber of Racer 5 IPA too, but after trying it, I have mixed feelings. The flavor is very smooth, but I feel like the hops are kind of drowned out by the sweetness. I don't think it'd beat out Stone, Stone Ruination, or SN Torpedo in my list of top 3 IPAs.

[DesignatedT]

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[leemajors]

D'oh, Spec's (in SA, not the Austin one) didn't have the OG when I went there tonight; maybe it sold out quickly or something. They do have six-packs of Sierra Nevada Bigfoot though, which made my day since Bigfoot 2009 is one of my 3 or 4 favorite beers, right there with Ruination IPA, Arrogant Bastard, and Rogue Chocolate Stout.

I picked up a bomber of Racer 5 IPA too, but after trying it, I have mixed feelings. The flavor is very smooth, but I feel like the hops are kind of drowned out by the sweetness. I don't think it'd beat out Stone, Stone Ruination, or SN Torpedo in my list of top 3 IPAs.

It can vary from batch to batch. The keg on tap at the Draught House in Austin is amazing. The one before it was ehh.

[J.T.]

Scotch.

[baseline bum]

It can vary from batch to batch. The keg on tap at the Draught House in Austin is amazing. The one before it was ehh.

I have to say the Racer 5 IPA greatly improves as it warms. I wasn't very impressed by it cold, but after giving it some time to warm, it has grown on me.

[phyzik]

Anyone else been to Yardhouse yet at La' Cantera? They have a pretty good selection of draft beer. Something around 80+ beers on tap.

I still prefer Flying Saucer though because they always get new shit.

[DesignatedT]

Anyone else been to Yardhouse yet at La' Cantera? They have a pretty good selection of draft beer. Something around 80+ beers on tap.

I still prefer Flying Saucer though because they always get new shit.

yeah. saucer>yardhouse definitely

[leemajors]

I went to Stone's Sour Fest this weekend.

http://www.stoneworldbistro.com/sourfest/

It was awesome. Also went to Alesmith and Lost Abbey, and two different Pizza Port locations around San Diego. I need to head up to the Northwest in the next year or two as well.

[Nathan Explosion]

I can't stand beer and wine just never really appealed to me. Give me a good vodka any day. I have a bottle of Tito's. Cheap shit. And with vodka, cheap price is usually a very bad thing. But Tito's is fucking awesome, up there with Grey Goose, Ciroq, Belvedere, Stoli and Kettle One.