Who likes dark beer?

[ha-evolution]

I'm drinking a Sprecher Black Bavarian - yum!

[SUBE555]

Alcohol? What's that? I'm 22 and I don't even drink. Something must be wrong with me. :lol:

[ha-evolution]

I think they have dark O'douls out now. :D

[axis008]

I don't drink either, but then again I *AM* 18..

[SUBE555]

:lol: Shortly after I hit 21, me and some friends went out to the bars for a few, I chose to be designated. I've just never found a reason to drink other than if I wanted to empty my almost empty wallet. No reason to me.

[ha-evolution]

I don't drink either, but then again I *AM* 18..

I started drinking beer when I was 18. :)

[axis008]

I never acquired a taste for beer, nor do I plan to. Haven't tried dark beer before though. But it's something I don't want to do, for my own good. :) I always like to be the designated driver when my friends drink anyways.

[team23jordan]

i'm 17, turning 18 this november
i never tried dark beer but my favorite beer is either MGD or corona

[evolutionmovement]

I never had a drink until I was 23 and I still only have a drink or two once in a while. I like most beer. Negra Modello's a good dark one.

Steve

[ha-evolution]

Beer was an aquired taste for me. I didn't like it much until I got to Germany. I don't drink frequently myself but it is nice occassionally, maybe once a week after a good workout (the alcohol effect is slightly enhanced). :D

[Dr. Zevil]

I'm drinking a Sprecher Black Bavarian - yum!

Favorite beers are Gosser Dark (absolute favorite), Newcastle, Capital Amber.. and a few others...

Sprecher Black Bavarian is good beer though. If you ever find some Gosser Dark, get it. It's the shiznit.

[TeeLoo]

I am a beer amateur. Love pretty much all beers (except canadian mass market beers such as molson and labatt).

Love dark and cloudy beers, like the german ones such as Tucher.

Love Guiness.

[dimil]

I don't like beer. Any kind.
So I had to vote Nay. I'm in favor of fine wine or good cognac - I must be spoiled.

[Gumby]

Full Sail Amber, Red Tail Ale and Guiness are the 3 dark beers I drink most often but I'll try any good beer.

[ha-evolution]

I don't like beer. Any kind.
So I had to vote Nay. I'm in favor of fine wine or good cognac - I must be spoiled.

I should have added that as an option! Oh well, your vote is certainly valid since you don't like dark beer (or pale or amber etc.)


Also, I'm sure there are others (including myself) whose appreciation for alcoholic beverages encompasses more than beer.

[Dr. Zevil]

If it can cause fire, I will drink it. But I tend to stay away from whiskey. I tend to prefer clear liquor such as Gin and Vodka. I also have a soft spot for Bacardi Limon. I love that.. mmm mmmm mmm.. I can drink those at any time.

[kage]

Beer was an aquired taste for me.
Yeah, it was an acquired taste for me too. I acquired it, and then I liked it. :lol: Seriously though, very few people like beer the first time they have it. Generally most young people don't have a developed enough palate to appreciate the flavors that good beer brings to the table. I definitely prefer beer to wine. My girlfriend is just the opposite.

[ha-evolution]

Keen observations. Probably adding to the problem of not liking beer upon first taste is that it's usually crap beer and not the good stuff.

[JessterCPA]

I love beer. Kept a journal & all of all the beer I drank. www.ratebeer.com is a great site to track & rate various brews.

Xingu is an AWESOME black beer from Brazil. Deep in color, yet easy to drink. My favorite by far of the dark variety.

[Drift Monkey]

Beer was an aquired taste for me. I didn't like it much until I got to Germany. I don't drink frequently myself but it is nice occassionally, maybe once a week after a good workout (the alcohol effect is slightly enhanced). :D Yay heifenweizen!11

Yay Jesster! :raisedead:

[JessterCPA]

Yay heifenweizen!11

Yay Jesster! :raisedead:

:D

[sde]

mmm .. nothin better than a pitcher of heifenweizen with lemons.

[Drift Monkey]

mmm .. nothin better than a pitcher of heifenweizen with lemons. Good for those hot summer afternoons...

[ADirtyLegacy]

Alcohol? What's that? I'm 22 and I don't even drink. Something must be wrong with me.

yes there is..... :D I started drinking beer in college when I realized nobody could afford liquor.

I'm a fan of most domestics (to hell with coors light, bring on the Yuengling!!) but I also like New Castle. I've tried a sip of Guiness once,it was ok. Definately something that will have to grow on me.

Kenda

[GT Ski]

Bah, give me a nice golden ale or IPA

[Drift Monkey]

yes there is..... :D I started drinking beer in college when I realized nobody could afford liquor.

I'm a fan of most domestics (to hell with coors light, bring on the Yuengling!!) but I also like New Castle. I've tried a sip of Guiness once,it was ok. Definately something that will have to grow on me.

Kenda Domestics? Ugh. The only think domestic I can drink here is St. Arnolds or Shiner Bock....

[JessterCPA]

There are plenty of domestics to enjoy. Here in NJ, theer are about 12 local breweries, my favorites being Cricket Hill & Ramstein. Anytime I go to a restaurant, I ask if they serve local beer. Larger companies such as Yuengling (in my keg now), Brooklyn Brewery (had my bachelor party there), Anchor Brewery, Sierra Nevada, and Sam Adams have put significant pressure on Mega breweries to make a better product. Imports?? Sure I drink them, but aside from Belgians, I do not actively search them out.

[ADirtyLegacy]

damn you Jesster!! I need a keg of Yuengling!! Once I get my evenings and nights free again, I will be joining the guys from work on Thursday nights for some classy beer drinking (i.e expanding the palette). A place in the next town over has $2 pint nights on Thurs, any beer on tap. I think they have close to 40 or so beers on tap. I'm waiting to try an IPA (i have no idea what is it! but i've heard alot of people i work with talk about them)


Oh yeah, not a dark beer, but a local brewery makes Carolina Blond, which is good, and another local brewery makes Olde Piedmont (maybe is Olde Hickory..or something like that) which is also good.
Kenda

[GT Ski]

IPA = India(n) Pale Ale. One word for IPA: Hoppy!

[JessterCPA]

Keg of Yuengling is easy to get around here.

My favorite bars in NYC are The Ginger Man and d.b.a. They both have an incredible selection, and very knowledgible staff. Great places for a great beer. Ginger man has like 65 on tap.

Ohh...btw...

Jesster's Beer Ratings (http://www.ratebeer.com/ViewUser.asp?UserID=1501)

[ih8vtec13]

Guiness is the greatest thing in the world! I can still rember (suprisingly) being 16 in Ireland getting wasted with my family. Last time I was there I had a 2 gallon a day thing going, man that was fun. :lol:

[Gumby]

Guiness is the greatest thing in the world! I can still rember (suprisingly) being 16 in Ireland getting wasted with my family. Last time I was there I had a 2 gallon a day thing going, man that was fun. :lol:
I really miss the stuff even thought I was living in London and it was brewed there and not in Ireland. I also miss a proper sized pint, they have REAL pints over there, 568ml, not the junior size 473ml we get here. There's nothing like a Sunday lunch in the pub washed down with half a dozen pints of Black.

[JessterCPA]

They say it takes 7 minutes to pour a real Guinness.

[Th3Franz]

+1 for Guinness. I like dark beer, but I guess I usually drink lighter beers most of the time.

[racerdave]

IPA = India(n) Pale Ale. One word for IPA: Hoppy!

And GTSki... you live close enough where you should be able to get Victory Hop Devil (Downingtown, PA)... my favorite IPA, anywhere. :)

On the dark beer subject, I love Imperial Stouts. My favorites are Brooklyn Brewing Company's Black Chocolate Stout (should be available very soon... it's seasonal) and Old Rasputin (from Oregon, I think...) :cool:

[ih8vtec13]

They say it takes 7 minutes to pour a real Guinness.
It's about that and they also have people (this is my dream job) that go out to pubs and taste test them in Ireland. You can tell good pints by the foam on the glass as it is being drunk, the more foamon the empty the better.

[ih8vtec13]

Also Guiness has to be poured using nitrogen insted of co2 to be poured right. Now they have Guiness Extra Cold which is exactly what the name implys.

[JessterCPA]

Also Guiness has to be poured using nitrogen insted of co2 to be poured right. Now they have Guiness Extra Cold which is exactly what the name implys.

WHy would you want that?? Its not Budweiser.

[rc0032]

Keg of Yuengling is easy to get around here.

I moved to Chicago from PA 4 years ago. The ONLY thing I miss is the Yuengling. I will gladly send you a case of Goose Island http://www.gooseisland.com/ (http://www.gooseisland.com/) in trade for a case of Yuengling for Christmas.



And Guinness should not be served Extra Cold!!1

[ih8vtec13]

WHy would you want that?? Its not Budweiser.
It does go down a bit smoother, any cold beer is better then warm.

[JessterCPA]

It does go down a bit smoother, any cold beer is better then warm.

I can debate that pretty well. Warm?? Not necessarily. Sometimes a good cold beer hits the spot, but most beer, if appropriately served in a pint glass, will warm up to a nice cool over the course of a glass & give you much more flavor. I am not a big fan of "warm British beer", but a cold beer is not my favorite.

[ADirtyLegacy]

call me 'unrefined' in my beer taste or whatever, but damnit I want my beer cold!

Kenda

[Drift Monkey]

We get the wussy, watered down Guniess here....the farther it gets from Ireland, the crappier it gets...

[rc0032]

Our (US) Guinness is actually made in Africa. If you want the best Guinness you need to live 2-5 hrs from the plant in Dublin Ireland. I was in Ireland for a month on business and these we my findings. I did a lot or research on the topic :eek:

[Drift Monkey]

Our (US) Guinness is actually made in Africa. If you want the best Guinness you need to live 2-5 hrs from the plant in Dublin Ireland. I was in Ireland for a month on business and these we my findings. I did a lot or research on the topic :eek: Africa eh? Intresting...

[Gumby]

Guiness is brewed in a lot of differnt countries, even New Zealand. Last time I looked at a can of Draught Guiness it said Product of Ireland. Not sure about the kegs in the pub though.

"Warm" english beer isn't actually warm in the true sense of the word, it's just not refrigerated, it's stored in the cellar of the pub and given the climate of the country it's therefore typically in the 40-50 degrees F range. It's also not carbonated and hand pulled from the cellar. This is how it's been done for literally hundreds of years, it's the real deal. If you prefer Bud/Miller/Coors then I don't recommend it, but if like beer with flavour and character then sample away.

[Drift Monkey]

If you prefer Bud/Miller/Coors then I don't recommend it, but if like beer with flavour and character then sample away. B/M/C? Yuck! I'd like to try this "warm beer" someday.

I like Samuel Smith's stouts (Imperial, Oatmeal, etc.) and they're from England! :redface:

[Gumby]

Drift, Young's Double Chocolate Stout is my Christmas recomendation, look for the purple can.

[ADirtyLegacy]

If you are drinking beer for the sole purpose of getting drunk, then B/M/C wouldn't be a bad choice and is reasonably priced (read: it's not colt 45 or ole milwaukee). Drinking premium beers for the sole purpose of getting drunk would get you there quicker, but break the bank also. Just a side thought...

Kenda

[Drift Monkey]

If you are drinking beer for the sole purpose of getting drunk, then B/M/C wouldn't be a bad choice and is reasonably priced (read: it's not colt 45 or ole milwaukee). Drinking premium beers for the sole purpose of getting drunk would get you there quicker, but break the bank also. Just a side thought...

Kenda True for "parties" but I never host those anyway. If it's free I usually won't turn it down. ;)

[Drift Monkey]

With New Yea'rs so close and all, I couldn't help but :raisedead:. :)

Any recommendations for a nice beer to sit around a fireplace with? I've haven't really drank alot of beer this holiday season, save a few Sam Adam's Holiday porters and some Abita Ambers (first time trying this one, not bad).

[JessterCPA]

Some recommendations:

Anchor Our Special Ale
Sam Adams Old Fezziwig
Noche Buena

Most good porters are nice this time of year. Sierra Nevada comes to mind. I really do not care for Christmas beer. They usually have nutmeg or cinnamon in it, which I really do not like. A Doppelbock such as Ayinger may also be a good selection, but watch out for the alcohol. Same goes for Duvel, which I recommend.

[frontrangeSubie]

With New Yea'rs so close and all, I couldn't help but :raisedead:. :)

Any recommendations for a nice beer to sit around a fireplace with? I've haven't really drank alot of beer this holiday season, save a few Sam Adam's Holiday porters and some Abita Ambers (first time trying this one, not bad).

hmmmm...was just wondering what the legal drinking age is in Texas.....hmmmmm

[Drift Monkey]

Some recommendations:

Anchor Our Special Ale
Sam Adams Old Fezziwig
Noche Buena

Most good porters are nice this time of year. Sierra Nevada comes to mind. I really do not care for Christmas beer. They usually have nutmeg or cinnamon in it, which I really do not like. A Doppelbock such as Ayinger may also be a good selection, but watch out for the alcohol. Same goes for Duvel, which I recommend. Duvel (8.5%) and Bigfoot Barleywine Style Ale (9.6%) seem to rank high on beeradvocate.com (and in alcohol content :eek:). I might have to pick up a pack of each on the way home tonight...

[Drift Monkey]

hmmmm...was just wondering what the legal drinking age is in Texas.....hmmmmm Oh please, I'm a college student. :lol:

[frontrangeSubie]

Oh please, I'm a college student. :lol:


good one!!

[Hatt Marrington]

I love beer, and I love me a Sam Adams Octoberfest. The winter brew is pretty good too.

[JessterCPA]

Duvel (8.5%) and Bigfoot Barleywine Style Ale (9.6%) seem to rank high on beeradvocate.com (and in alcohol content :eek:). I might have to pick up a pack of each on the way home tonight...

Be careful of a barleywine style. They are different. Usually has low carbonation, and a deep caramel flavor. Almost a scotch or brandy association. I hate them. Other people love them.

Duvel is awesome, especially in a nice tulip shaped glass. Lets the head rest nicely & concentrates the aroma. Oh man......

http://www.duvelusa.com/images/img_splash_beer.jpg

[JessterCPA]

I love beer, and I love me a Sam Adams Octoberfest. The winter brew is pretty good too.

Octoberfest may be the best beer that Sam Adams makes. Good call.

[Drift Monkey]

I love beer, and I love me a Sam Adams Octoberfest. The winter brew is pretty good too. I sampled the "Holiday Pack" and more or less liked everything but the "Cranberry Lambic."

[racerdave]

Harpoon Octoberfest may be even better.

And now, for you East Coasters... you should be able to get the Mother of all Imperial Stouts.... Black Chocolate Stout from Brooklyn Brewing Co.

[Drift Monkey]

Be careful of a barleywine style. The other Sierra Nevada beer that got a good rating is the Celebration Ale. :shrugs:

[Drift Monkey]

Harpoon Octoberfest may be even better.

And now, for you East Coasters... you should be able to get the Mother of all Imperial Stouts.... Black Chocolate Stout from Brooklyn Brewing Co. Rouge Ale's Chocolate Stout is avail on the west coast, and luckily, here. :)

[frontrangeSubie]

Miller Light is great!

[Drift Monkey]

Miller Light is great! Trolling is bad mmkay? :)

[JessterCPA]

Harpoon Octoberfest may be even better.

And now, for you East Coasters... you should be able to get the Mother of all Imperial Stouts.... Black Chocolate Stout from Brooklyn Brewing Co.

Just about anything Brooklyn makes is good. I really dont care for the Black Chocolate Stout or the Pennant Pale Ale, but thats just me.

[JessterCPA]

Just had some Sierra Nevada Porter last night at the Giants game. Nice on a cold night.

[f1anatic]

Try LION beer (Polish). Or better yet skip than and try OKOCIM dark; OKOCIM strong beer; HEVELIUS (10% or 16% alcohol) beer...All Polish. Then we're in business and can do some talking.

[PGT]

My favorite? Tie between Belhaven Scottish Ale and Chimay Belgian Ale. Too bad we can't get the Chimay black label in the US........too much alcohol in it.

[Drift Monkey]

My favorite? Tie between Belhaven Scottish Ale and Chimay Belgian Ale. Too bad we can't get the Chimay black label in the US........too much alcohol in it. Chimay is quite teh pricey! :eek:

[PGT]

Chimay is quite teh pricey! :eek:

Quality>quantity, IMHO.

[Drift Monkey]

Quality>quantity, IMHO. True but I've tasted better stuff for less $$$ so...:confused:

[PGT]

Such as....

Which Chimay did you try? There's red label, blue label, white label and black label.

[Drift Monkey]

Such as....

Which Chimay did you try? There's red label, blue label, white label and black label. The only one worth drinking is blue label IMO, though the black label I've never had so..

Unibroue's Maudite or Trois Pistoles both top Chimay IMO.

[ADirtyLegacy]

finally went out and had 2 beers besides my usual. i had Shriner's Bock and the other was called Harpers IPA (i think). 2 different beers both very good.

Kenda

[Drift Monkey]

finally went out and had 2 beers besides my usual. i had Shriner's Bock and the other was called Harpers IPA (i think). 2 different beers both very good.

Kenda Shiner Bock, I like St. Arnolds (Houston micro) a bit better.

[JessterCPA]

Shiner Bock, I like St. Arnolds (Houston micro) a bit better.

Does Houston have a good beer scene?

[Drift Monkey]

Does Houston have a good beer scene? It actually does, all of the TXIC (Texas Impreza Club, NASIOC chapter) guys always visit the brewery and take tours and such. We support our mircobreweries! :D

[JessterCPA]

It actually does, all of the TXIC (Texas Impreza Club, NASIOC chapter) guys always visit the brewery and take tours and such. We support our mircobreweries! :D
I smell road trip.

[PGT]

Ever been down to Dominion BrewPub or Sweetwater in the NoVa area?

[JessterCPA]

No..,..any good?

[PGT]

Excellent. Dominion is more of a full-scale micro-brewery with a little pub attached near Redskin Park in Ashburn, VA while Sweetwater is a top notch restaurant with it's own small, onsite brewery - they have three locations around NoVa (like Hops, but better beer and food).

Do you not get Dominion Ale and Lager up in PA? I have seen it in OH, NC, and NY.

[JessterCPA]

I have not seen it here in NJ. Sounds like a good trip too.

www.njbeer.org

[PGT]

http://www.greatamericanrestaurants.com/sweetMainSter/sweetsub/Beer.cfm

and

http://www.olddominion.com/old_dom_home.html

Both have samplers.....four or five small glasses of each of the beers on tap thhat day.

[JessterCPA]

Both have samplers.....four or five small glasses of each of the beers on tap thhat day.

Not a big fan of samplers. You get too much flavors in a short amount of time. I like to ask the server their beer recommendations and get a full glass of it. I have had good luck so far.

I will check out those sites. Thanks!

[Drift Monkey]

http://www.saintarnold.com/

[DEI99662]

Nay. I am more of a Budweiser/Corona fan.

[Drift Monkey]

Nay. I am more of a Budweiser/Corona fan. You poor soul. :redface:

[JessterCPA]

You poor soul. :redface:

+1

[brad21]

I've been drinking a lot of Deschutes Brewery Black Butte Porter lately. Check it out you dark lovers.

[JessterCPA]

I've been drinking a lot of Deschutes Brewery Black Butte Porter lately. Check it out you dark lovers.

I have heard about that one. Good reputation.

[Drift Monkey]

The darker the berry...

[DEI99662]

You poor soul. :redface:
Why?

[DEI99662]

+1
Why? + 1

[JessterCPA]

Why? + 1

Because there is so much more to beer than Corona/Budweiser/Coors/Miller. If you have tried a general cross section of beer, and still come back to "American Light Lager" style beer, then you are a rare breed and God Bless. Enjoy. Most people drink mass market out of convenience, not by choice.

[DEI99662]

Because there is so much more to beer than Corona/Budweiser/Coors/Miller. If you have tried a general cross section of beer, and still come back to "American Light Lager" style beer, then you are a rare breed and God Bless. Enjoy. Most people drink mass market out of convenience, not by choice.
I have tried other beers like Heineken, Guinness, Harpoon, and some foreign ales, but I have neither acquired a taste for them. I guess I am a "rare breed" then.

[PGT]

Consumer Reports #1 chosen beer? Ole Milwaukee. BARF!!!

[JessterCPA]

I have tried other beers like Heineken, Guinness, Harpoon, and some foreign ales, but I have neither acquired a taste for them. I guess I am a "rare breed" then.

Yes you are. And, fortunately, you will not have to spend lots of $$$ to get your fix of the brew!

[05LegacyGT330Ci]

I have tried other beers like Heineken, Guinness, Harpoon, and some foreign ales, but I have neither acquired a taste for them. I guess I am a "rare breed" then.



Agreed, tried many sorts and varieties but Miller Lite is what I come back to everytime. I'm a simple man and I have no need for the exotic beers.



Song of Post- Pink Floyd- Hey You

[DEI99662]

Yes you are. And, fortunately, you will not have to spend lots of $$$ to get your fix of the brew!
Yes that is one of the pluses. I learned that when I was in high school and college.

[DEI99662]

Agreed, tried many sorts and varieties but Miller Lite is what I come back to everytime. I'm a simple man and I have no need for the exotic beers.
I agree. Maybe we will have to meet up for a few "cheap, watery beers.

[TonyDB]

Not a big fan of dark beers made with black patent malt, too much of that burnt flavor. I prefer drinking beer in the summer. Nothing as good as finishing the lawn and cracking a cold one. One of my favorates are Belgium style White (Wit) beers. These are lightly hopped wheat ales fermented with a specific yeast and infused with a touch of corriander at about 5% alcohol. The Belgium made Hoegaarden is probably the bench mark. There are a few domestic versions of this style that hit the mark as well. For those around Austin TX, Celis White is an excellant rendition. Double White out of South Hampton NY is also quite good. However, it's alcohol content, at 7%, is a little high for the style. Those around Quebec, check out Blanche De Chambly.

Probably my all-time favorate sipping beer is a Belgium Gueuze. Again, this is a lightly hopped wheat beer with a secondary fermentation from bacteria indiginous to Brussels. The bacteria contributes lactic acid providing a tart flavor. Cantillon is a good example of this style. Caution, this style is not for everyone.

[Hero]

I'm Irish and from Illinois, so I'm pretty much required by Irish Catholic Mandate to love Guinness... which I certainly do! :D It p1sses me off to a great extent when I go to a bar and they don't even pour it right :mad:

They really need to start sending these insanely difficult instructions to any bar that serves Guinness... :rolleyes:

http://www.aduc.nl/pivot/images/guinness2.jpg

[JessterCPA]

I'm Irish and from Illinois, so I'm pretty much required by Irish Catholic Mandate to love Guinness... which I certainly do! :D It p1sses me off to a great extent when I go to a bar and they don't even pour it right :mad:

They really need to start sending these insanely difficult instructions to any bar that serves Guinness... :rolleyes:

I agree. I want to jump over the bar & do it myself sometimes. You really know a great bartender when they put the clover leaf in the head.

http://www.anotherviewpoint.co.uk/images/guinness.jpg

If you are ever in NYC, go to Maggie's Place. Rated best Guinness in New York.

[brad21]

I have heard about that one. Good reputation.
The Deschutes Brewing Company is in Bend. I like to support our local economy, especially when it comes to drinking beer.:)

Cascade Lakes Brewery is local too, not sure what their darkie is called though.

No shortage of good coffee or beer here in the Pac NW.

[Hero]

I agree. I want to jump over the bar & do it myself sometimes. You really know a great bartender when they put the clover leaf in the head.
If you are ever in NYC, go to Maggie's Place. Rated best Guinness in New York.
I've had to teach a few barkeeps before :rolleyes:

A good buddy of mine can make all sorts of designs in the fluff, I like buying guys drinks and having him make the ole'cock & balls shape for them :lol:

Yup I know about Maggie's, by brother lives in Manhattan and we always go down there whenever I'm in the city ;)

[Gumby]

The Deschutes Brewing Company is in Bend. I like to support our local economy, especially when it comes to drinking beer.:)

Cascade Lakes Brewery is local too, not sure what their darkie is called though.

No shortage of good coffee or beer here in the Pac NW.
I have consumed a lot of Full Sail over the years, they are near you correct? The Amber used to be my favorite but I think they changed the brew a couple of years ago.

[brad21]

I have consumed a lot of Full Sail over the years, they are near you correct? The Amber used to be my favorite but I think they changed the brew a couple of years ago.
Full Sail is in Hood River, about an hour and a half away. YES another good beer!

[JessterCPA]

Hey all.

Now that Summer is almost here, what is your warm weather beer of choice??

For me? I like a nice white ale, or real cheap stuff, like Rolling Rock.

Jesse

[iuksob03]

keeping it cheap with the king of beers

[Drift Monkey]

St. Arnold (local Houston microbrew) has Kristall Weizen (wheat beer, basically a heifeweizen) that I enjoy on summer afternoons...

Paulner makes a good Heifeweizen too..

[Gire]

Any Canadians care to chime in here? Heck- they serve beer in church up here!:lol:

[JessterCPA]

St. Arnold (local Houston microbrew) has Kristall Weizen (wheat beer, basically a heifeweizen) that I enjoy on summer afternoons...

Paulner makes a good Heifeweizen too..

Shiner Bock is a local brew down there isnt it?

[Drift Monkey]

Shiner Bock is a local brew down there isnt it?
Yeah, but I like St. Arnolds stuff better (and it's closer, I live a little ways from the brewery and have went to a tour :cool: ). I think Shiner has gone a bit downhill since they started distributing nationwide...

[PGT]

If you can find it, Quilmes Cristal is great for the summer. Like Bud, but no nasty aftertaste. :D Goes down like water.

http://www2.discovirtual.com.ar/imgs/Articulos/3/14877.jpg

[Drift Monkey]

If you can find it, Quilmes Cristal is great for the summer. Like Bud, but no nasty aftertaste. :D Goes down like water.

http://www2.discovirtual.com.ar/imgs/Articulos/3/14877.jpg
I'd rather drink this for something light: Fancy Lawnmower Beer
http://www.saintarnold.com/products/profiles/images/labels_120/lawnmower.gif

[pacbreak gt]

Warm weather? Cold Pacifico.

Glad to see Sierra Nevada getting it's props.

[Crawdaddy79]

I just tried Clipper City's Peg Leg Imperial Stout.

Amazing range for such an unknown brewery. St. George's Porter still remains my favorite dark beer (outside of Guinness/Guinness Extra Stout of course)... but Peg Leg is stronger than most others I've tried - so it makes for a more fun time :) .

[BigBad]

Guiness mmmmm... only on tap of course. Nothing else like it in my book.:rolleyes:

[ABPillinois]

Local micro brew here has Oatmeal and Uncommon stout both are crossed with coffee. I drink these like water they are great and keep you going through the night.

Bent River Brewery

[GTIan]

Grand Teton Brewing - Bitch Creek ESB :dm:

Grand Teton Brewing - Scotch Ale ESB :dm: :spin:

[wukindada]

Really enjoy "bare knuckle" stout, problem is finding it:(:(:(

[heightsgtltd]

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[andrew.anderson]

I only like dark beer. And it has to be DARK. Not the crap that we call Dark in the USA.

[Crawdaddy79]

I only like dark beer. And it has to be DARK. Not the crap that we call Dark in the USA.

I've fallen in love with microbreweries... There's a lot of stuff (especially coming out of Pennsylvania for some reason) that gives German beer a run for its money.

[SLegacy99]

I got an authentic Guiness Rugby jersey yesterday. Its pretty sweet. However $45 for a case of Guiness isn't in the cards too often.

[Crawdaddy79]

Heh... A case is about $32 here for the Extra Stout. You can get a 12-pack of regular Guinness usually for about $15.

Guinness by the way, is a very light beer despite it's color (also less ABV than Budweiser).

[andrew.anderson]

Had one tonight at an Irish pub in Mannhiem. It was gooood.

And it was not a weak ass Guiness either. :lol:

[andrew.anderson]

Heh... A case is about $32 here for the Extra Stout. You can get a 12-pack of regular Guinness usually for about $15.


Guniess Extra stout is the darkest beer I could find at the Class 6 (place that sells alcohol on Military Base) here are Fort Bragg.

It is not great but it is drinkable.

[andrew.anderson]

Has anyone ever had one of these?

http://www.rogue.com/images/UpdatedLabels/Dead_Guy_Ale.gif (http://www.rogue.com/brews.html#deadguy)

It is made in Oregon.

I had one at a BBQ a few months ago. It was great. I have not seen any for sale any where though. http://legacygt.com/forums/images/icons/icon9.gif

[rc0032]

Has anyone ever had one of these?

http://www.rogue.com/images/UpdatedLabels/Dead_Guy_Ale.gif (http://www.rogue.com/brews.html#deadguy)

It is made in Oregon.

I had one at a BBQ a few months ago. It was great. I have not seen any for sale any where though. http://legacygt.com/forums/images/icons/icon9.gif
The bar near me has it on specials on Monday nights $3 pints. I like it but I can only have a few.


My new favorite:

http://k43.pbase.com/o4/54/639954/1/61666422.M6P2NeKw.BP000210FFC330M30606041939.jpg

[coxx]

I drink chimay all the time. I have a bottle waiting for me right now :lol: Been drinkin it for years. They sell it at the local shop-rite now :lol:

[rc0032]

its one of the 5 Trappistes beers. I have the other 4 from me trip :)

[coxx]

its one of the 5 Trappistes beers. I have the other 4 from me trip :)
<---- jealous

[rc0032]

Dont worry Leffe isnt one of them :lol:

[coxx]

Dont worry Leffe isnt one of them :lol:
Leffe is my favorite but it's not the only beer I like ya know :lol::lol:

[Crawdaddy79]

Guniess Extra stout is the darkest beer I could find at the Class 6 (place that sells alcohol on Military Base) here are Fort Bragg.

It is not great but it is drinkable.
You can request just about anything and they can order it if they like you.

I had a Chinese Beer from a Ft. Meyer Class Six called Dragon Stout that was nearly 10% ABV. It was nasty, but I drank every last drop.

[andrew.anderson]

You can request just about anything and they can order it if they like you.

I had a Chinese Beer from a Ft. Meyer Class Six called Dragon Stout that was nearly 10% ABV. It was nasty, but I drank every last drop.

Who can order it? :confused:

[Penguin]

I like dark beer. If you don't like dark beer then F' you!

[coxx]

I like the dark moretti too.

Birra Moretti La Rossa
http://www.beerpal.com/articles/TDS-mlarossa.asp

it's kinda on the lighter side for a dark beer though.

[Crawdaddy79]

Who can order it? :confused:

The manager....

[andrew.anderson]

The manager....

At where? I don't buy alot of beer. You are telling me I can walk into a store and ask them to order beer? :confused:

[Crawdaddy79]

At where? I don't buy alot of beer. You are telling me I can walk into a store and ask them to order beer? :confused:

Yes!

[andrew.anderson]

Yes!

I never would have thought that! :lol:




Thanks. :)

[coxx]

I have them order me Karlovačko sometimes. My Croatian friend turned me on to it & every now & then we order up a few cases. It's really good beer but not dark so it doesnt fit this thread :lol:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Karlova%C4%8Dko

[underpowerd]

these were my faves way back when:

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/133/320992212_a3a17a6623.jpg?v=0

http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c72/tong1/dogfishchicory1.jpg

[05pearl]

My absolute favorite:
http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_jPjkG77K_rs/R4F0i_cHqTI/AAAAAAAAAKM/kJq0ddyEmQY/s1600/P1010022.JPG
http://beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/39/131/
Never appreciated beer until I tried this :)