Whats your Favorite Beer? - Page 2

gi · 06-27-2005, 03:34 PM

Caffrey's
Kilkenny

I. J. Reilly · 06-27-2005, 03:41 PM

Terminator Stout
It's not available outside the NorthWest, but by far the best I've ever tasted.

Peregrine · 06-27-2005, 03:42 PM

Guinness is definitely at the top of the list, though there are several others pretty close. I'm also a really big fan of most Pyramid beers.

timmyw3 · 06-27-2005, 03:45 PM

My top choice would be Blue Moon Belgian White. Following closely behind would be Yuengling and Harp.

Peregrine · 06-27-2005, 03:50 PM

This is a great thread since no one has to argue (unless someone votes for Bud and Miller.) Lots of great beers here, I've tried most of them, at least. I envy H_B for living in Belgium, I've tried Grimbergen several times when I've visited London, I really wish I could get more of the Belgian beers here since they are excellent.

WSUCougar · 06-27-2005, 03:57 PM

Red Hook
Anchor Steam
Sierra Nevada
Sam Adams
Pete's Wicked

...but mostly microbrews. A few of my big favorites are Rogue Brewery (Oregon), Upstream (Omaha), and Schlafly (St. Louis), but I've rarely met a microbrewery I didn't like.

WSUCougar · 06-27-2005, 03:58 PM

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Originally Posted by I. J. Reilly

Terminator Stout
It's not available outside the NorthWest, but by far the best I've ever tasted.

Not sure what part of the NW you're in, but have you tried Rogue's Shakespeare Stout?

Honolulu_Blue · 06-27-2005, 04:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Peregrine

This is a great thread since no one has to argue (unless someone votes for Bud and Miller.) Lots of great beers here, I've tried most of them, at least. I envy H_B for living in Belgium, I've tried Grimbergen several times when I've visited London, I really wish I could get more of the Belgian beers here since they are excellent.

Belgium is a great place for beer. The local bars (can't really call 'em pubs) are all incredibly cheap. Lady H_B lived two doors down for a place simply called "Beermania". It had hundreds of Belgian beers. There was another bar we used to hit we simply called "The Beer Place." It had over 200 Belgian beers, each with their own glass. A small place, but perfect for sampling the beers.

A funny thing about Stella Artois is that it's basically like the "Budweiser" of Belgian beers. It's a step up from "Maes" and "Jupiler", but a small step. It's not very highly regarded at all. In fact, they tried selling it in England for a while as a cheap, Belgium beer. Its sales were horrible. There's plenty of cheap beer in England. So the Stella folks simply doubled the price, marketed it as a high class, foreign import and sales went through the roof. The power of advertising...

st.cronin · 06-27-2005, 04:24 PM

Left Hand's Sawtooth Ale is the best beer I have ever had.

TroyF · 06-27-2005, 04:27 PM

Fat Tire.

Fonzie · 06-27-2005, 04:38 PM

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Originally Posted by TroyF

Fat Tire.

Forgot about Fat Tire. Me likey.

ice4277 · 06-27-2005, 04:47 PM

Murphy's (Stout or Red), Newcastle, Boddington's, Beck's Dark, Kronenbourg, and for piss beer, Bud Light/Coors Light

bigdawg2003 · 06-27-2005, 05:15 PM

I concur with the Shiner Bock, and also Ziegen Bock if you're a fan of the Shiner

timmynausea · 06-27-2005, 05:23 PM

Newcastle is pretty good, too. I sort of forgot about it.

korme · 06-27-2005, 05:34 PM

Will someone ship me 2 6 packs of Shiner Bock already?

Airhog · 06-27-2005, 05:38 PM

I think the brown bear pretty well, although polar bear is nice. I think Panda bears are my favorite though!

Tigercat · 06-27-2005, 05:43 PM

Beck's dark, Murphy's stout, and Samuel Adams Old Fezziwig(sp?) Ale.

I. J. Reilly · 06-27-2005, 05:58 PM

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Originally Posted by WSUCougar

Not sure what part of the NW you're in, but have you tried Rogue's Shakespeare Stout?

Have not tried that one, sounds like I should though. Stout = Good

timmynausea · 06-27-2005, 06:18 PM

The Olde Fezziweg at least has the funniest name. It was decent. I don't think they made it this past year.

Tigercat · 06-27-2005, 06:32 PM

I'm not a big fan of fruit or very spiced beers, but the Fezziweg would be my first choice if I wanted something with a really different taste too it. I am not a big fan of Sam Adams regular beers, but all the specialty or seasonal beers I've had from that brewing company (Boston?) have been pretty good.

Greyroofoo · 06-27-2005, 09:03 PM

Personally I can't think of any beers that taste good, however I find that after I get a couple beers in me that Coke is the greatest tasting thing in the world!

clintl · 06-27-2005, 09:06 PM

Anchor Steam, Sierra Nevada, Fat Tire, Sam Adams, Red Hook, Pete's Wicked - all great.

A couple more to add:

Sudwerk Marzen (the hometown stuff)
Eye of the Hawk (Mendocino Brewing Co.)

Yellow5 · 06-27-2005, 09:23 PM

Stone Smoked Porter

Rogue Smoke

Also like Fat Tire and Petes Wicked which are easier to get.

mhass · 06-27-2005, 09:52 PM

Negra Modella - Soooo good.

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FrogMan · 06-27-2005, 09:58 PM

as I said in another thread to JeeberD, it's the Eau Bénite for me, probably quite tough for you South of the border to find, but if you get the chance to get your hands on any of the Unibroue beers, try them...

As for day to day beer, it's Labatt's Blue for me, well, Blue Light nowadays...

FM

FrogMan · 06-27-2005, 10:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Honolulu_Blue

A funny thing about Stella Artois is that it's basically like the "Budweiser" of Belgian beers. It's a step up from "Maes" and "Jupiler", but a small step. It's not very highly regarded at all. In fact, they tried selling it in England for a while as a cheap, Belgium beer. Its sales were horrible. There's plenty of cheap beer in England. So the Stella folks simply doubled the price, marketed it as a high class, foreign import and sales went through the roof. The power of advertising...

They sell it here in Quebec too, I don't know how it is selling but honestly, I think it tastes, and smells like skunk piss. Well, I've never tasted skunk piss, but that's what I think it would taste like

... Only my opinion though...

FM

Celeval · 06-27-2005, 10:06 PM

List starts and ends with Guinness.

scooter · 06-27-2005, 10:10 PM

I'm like Dark Cloud, I have never acquired the taste and I don't think I ever will. That being said, my wife is a beer geek. She brews her own beer and loves big Belgian beers and Barleywines. Some of her favorites: Westvleteren 12, Rochefort 10, Duvel, Sierra Nevada's Bigfoot, etc.

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Originally Posted by Yellow5

Stone Smoked Porter

Rogue Smoke

If you ever get to Germany, take a sidetrip to Bamberg - home of Smoked beers (Rauchbier). Or for something closer to home, see if you can find Alaskan Smoked Porter - it's award-winning.

timmynausea · 06-27-2005, 10:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Greyroofoo

Personally I can't think of any beers that taste good, however I find that after I get a couple beers in me that Coke is the greatest tasting thing in the world!

Funny you mention that. It's a lot like that for me, except coke starts smelling really good.

Lathum · 06-27-2005, 10:31 PM

I drink mostly Miller Lite, however as premium beers go

I love san Miguel, great beer. Also black cherries are great, a black and tan but Sam Adams cherry wheat instead on Bass, good stuff.

mckerney · 06-27-2005, 10:49 PM

Leines is good, and I've also enjoyed Mich Golden and Labatt.

cartman · 06-27-2005, 10:53 PM

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Originally Posted by timmyw3

My top choice would be Blue Moon Belgian White.

I like this one too, but it has been hard to find as of late.

MrBug708 · 06-27-2005, 10:58 PM

Pacifico, Tecate, Corona (by far the easiest beer to drink), Guiness, Ultra is very light in taste. Dead Guy Ale isn't bad either.

Im convinced that Sam Adams and Sierra Nevada is a curse that God has sent to this earth.

ratpfink · 06-27-2005, 11:02 PM

Current fave is Leinenkugel's Creamy Dark.

Coffee Warlord · 06-27-2005, 11:05 PM

Guinness.

Tier Two beers can be entitled Smithwick's, Hacker-Pschorr, and Hoegaarden.

mckerney · 06-27-2005, 11:56 PM

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Originally Posted by cartman

I like this one too, but it has been hard to find as of late.

There's plenty of it where I work, though I doubt you want to drive to Wisconsin.

kingfc22 · 06-28-2005, 12:05 AM

Gordon Biersch or Corona

Heineken...No thank you!

MizzouRah · 06-28-2005, 12:10 AM

This is Budweiser country but I usually drink Coors Light or Michelob Ultra.

Todd

MrBug708 · 06-28-2005, 01:03 AM

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Originally Posted by MizzouRah

This is Budweiser country but I usually drink Coors Light or Michelob Ultra.

Todd

So you dont drink beer eh?

korme · 06-28-2005, 01:55 AM

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Originally Posted by MrBug708

Pacifico, Tecate, Corona (by far the easiest beer to drink), Guiness, Ultra is very light in taste. Dead Guy Ale isn't bad either.

Im convinced that Sam Adams and Sierra Nevada is a curse that God has sent to this earth.

I refuse to drink Corona without limes. Just doesn't do it for me. And this is coming from a guy who drinks piss beer, remember

jbmagic · 06-28-2005, 02:00 AM

is Guiness dark beer?

i hate the taste of dark beer.

MrBug708 · 06-28-2005, 02:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Shorty3281

I refuse to drink Corona without limes. Just doesn't do it for me. And this is coming from a guy who drinks piss beer, remember

Eh, I'm indifferent. I'd rather have it then not have it, but I have drank it without limes too. I dont put salt on it though.

Peregrine · 06-28-2005, 02:35 AM

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Originally Posted by jbmagic

is Guiness dark beer?

I think it's safe to say yes:

Vince · 06-28-2005, 02:47 AM

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Originally Posted by jbmagic

is Guiness dark beer?

i hate the taste of dark beer.

Really? Wow. And I thought the comments that people think Bud Light is their favorite beer were insane.

Personally, I'm a Guiness man myself. Other beers of note --

Fat Tire
Newcastle Brown Ale
Bass
Harp
Full Sail Amber Ale (a new favorite of mine)
Smithwick's

Generally speaking, I love any Porter or Stout microbrew as well. The darker, the better

korme · 06-28-2005, 03:03 AM

All except one of my close circle of friends told me they don't like dark beer. I started to mention how I wanted to try dark beers like Fat Tire and Shiner Bock and they all just gave me funny looks..

Vince · 06-28-2005, 03:05 AM

Heh. Well aren't you a college sophomore now? You and your friends, if they ever do, probably won't start to like dark (translation: expensive) beer until later in your college careers, if not after that. Like you said -- cheap stuff is the best way for college kids.

Peregrine · 06-28-2005, 03:29 AM

I tried Fat Tire for the first time on my recent vacation to Seattle and Vancouver, good stuff. Had a hell of a lot of good and different beers when I was out there.

Balldog · 06-28-2005, 04:27 AM

Bud Light, Miller Lite, Labatt Blue, Corona, Miller High Life Lite (Cheap!)

ice4277 · 06-28-2005, 05:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Vince

Heh. Well aren't you a college sophomore now? You and your friends, if they ever do, probably won't start to like dark (translation: expensive) beer until later in your college careers, if not after that. Like you said -- cheap stuff is the best way for college kids.

Very true, I didn't start going "upscale" until, at the earliest, my senior year of college.

Kevin · 06-28-2005, 07:57 AM

Like most Nova Scotians, I started on steady diet of Keiths (long before it became a trendy Upper Canadian fad). Now I prefer Olands Export, Propeller Bitter, Sleeman's Honey Brown and yes, even a Bud on a hot day.

06-27-2005, 03:50 PM	#55
Peregrine Pro Starter Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Cary, NC	This is a great thread since no one has to argue (unless someone votes for Bud and Miller.) Lots of great beers here, I've tried most of them, at least. I envy H_B for living in Belgium, I've tried Grimbergen several times when I've visited London, I really wish I could get more of the Belgian beers here since they are excellent. __________________ Your guilty conscience may force you to vote Democratic, but deep down inside you secretly long for a cold-hearted Republican to lower taxes, brutalize criminals, and rule you like a king. --Sideshow Bob Last edited by Peregrine : 06-27-2005 at 03:50 PM.

06-27-2005, 03:57 PM	#56
WSUCougar Rider Of Rohan Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Port Angeles, WA or Helm's Deep	Red Hook Anchor Steam Sierra Nevada Sam Adams Pete's Wicked ...but mostly microbrews. A few of my big favorites are Rogue Brewery (Oregon), Upstream (Omaha), and Schlafly (St. Louis), but I've rarely met a microbrewery I didn't like. __________________ It's not the years...it's the mileage.

06-27-2005, 05:15 PM	#63
bigdawg2003 High School Varsity Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Austin, Texas, USA	I concur with the Shiner Bock, and also Ziegen Bock if you're a fan of the Shiner __________________ I didn't even know Elvis was from Memphis. I thought he was from Tennessee.

06-27-2005, 05:38 PM	#66
Airhog Captain Obvious Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Norman, Oklahoma	I think the brown bear pretty well, although polar bear is nice. I think Panda bears are my favorite though! __________________ Thread Killer extraordinaire Yay! its football season once again!

06-27-2005, 09:23 PM	#73
Yellow5 High School Varsity Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Tacoma, Wa.	Stone Smoked Porter Rogue Smoke Also like Fat Tire and Petes Wicked which are easier to get. __________________ Xbox Gamertag: m0nk3y b0t

06-27-2005, 03:41 PM	#52
I. J. Reilly College Prospect Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: An Oregonian deep in the heart of Texas.	Terminator Stout It's not available outside the NorthWest, but by far the best I've ever tasted.

06-27-2005, 03:42 PM	#53
Peregrine Pro Starter Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Cary, NC	Guinness is definitely at the top of the list, though there are several others pretty close. I'm also a really big fan of most Pyramid beers.

06-27-2005, 03:45 PM	#54
timmyw3 H.S. Freshman Team Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Baltimore, MD	My top choice would be Blue Moon Belgian White. Following closely behind would be Yuengling and Harp.

06-27-2005, 04:24 PM	#59
st.cronin General Manager Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: New Mexico	Left Hand's Sawtooth Ale is the best beer I have ever had.

06-27-2005, 04:27 PM	#60
TroyF Coordinator Join Date: Oct 2000	Fat Tire.

06-27-2005, 04:47 PM	#62
ice4277 Pro Rookie Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Berkley, MI: The Hotbed of FOFC!	Murphy's (Stout or Red), Newcastle, Boddington's, Beck's Dark, Kronenbourg, and for piss beer, Bud Light/Coors Light

06-27-2005, 05:23 PM	#64
timmynausea College Starter Join Date: Dec 2002	Newcastle is pretty good, too. I sort of forgot about it.

06-27-2005, 05:34 PM	#65
korme Go Reds Join Date: May 2001 Location: Bloodbuzz Ohio	Will someone ship me 2 6 packs of Shiner Bock already?

06-27-2005, 05:43 PM	#67
Tigercat College Starter Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Federal Way, WA	Beck's dark, Murphy's stout, and Samuel Adams Old Fezziwig(sp?) Ale.

06-27-2005, 06:18 PM	#69
timmynausea College Starter Join Date: Dec 2002	The Olde Fezziweg at least has the funniest name. It was decent. I don't think they made it this past year.

06-27-2005, 06:32 PM	#70
Tigercat College Starter Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Federal Way, WA	I'm not a big fan of fruit or very spiced beers, but the Fezziweg would be my first choice if I wanted something with a really different taste too it. I am not a big fan of Sam Adams regular beers, but all the specialty or seasonal beers I've had from that brewing company (Boston?) have been pretty good.

06-27-2005, 09:03 PM	#71
Greyroofoo Pro Starter Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Alabama	Personally I can't think of any beers that taste good, however I find that after I get a couple beers in me that Coke is the greatest tasting thing in the world!

06-27-2005, 09:06 PM	#72
clintl College Starter Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Davis, CA	Anchor Steam, Sierra Nevada, Fat Tire, Sam Adams, Red Hook, Pete's Wicked - all great. A couple more to add: Sudwerk Marzen (the hometown stuff) Eye of the Hawk (Mendocino Brewing Co.)

06-27-2005, 09:52 PM	#74
mhass High School Varsity Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Here	Negra Modella - Soooo good. edit bad __________________ Now while I wasn't able to cut everyone I wanted to, I have cut a lot of you. - H.J.S. Last edited by mhass : 06-27-2005 at 09:52 PM.

06-27-2005, 09:58 PM	#75
FrogMan Hattrick Moderator Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Pintendre, Qc, Canada	as I said in another thread to JeeberD, it's the Eau Bénite for me, probably quite tough for you South of the border to find, but if you get the chance to get your hands on any of the Unibroue beers, try them... As for day to day beer, it's Labatt's Blue for me, well, Blue Light nowadays... FM __________________ A Black Belt is a White Belt who refused to give up... follow my story: The real life story of a running frog...

06-27-2005, 10:06 PM	#77
Celeval Pro Starter Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Cary, NC, USA	List starts and ends with Guinness.

06-27-2005, 10:31 PM	#80
Lathum Favored Bitch #1 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: homeless in NJ	I drink mostly Miller Lite, however as premium beers go I love san Miguel, great beer. Also black cherries are great, a black and tan but Sam Adams cherry wheat instead on Bass, good stuff.

06-27-2005, 10:49 PM	#81
mckerney Coordinator Join Date: Oct 2000	Leines is good, and I've also enjoyed Mich Golden and Labatt.

06-27-2005, 10:58 PM	#83
MrBug708 Head Coach Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Whittier	Pacifico, Tecate, Corona (by far the easiest beer to drink), Guiness, Ultra is very light in taste. Dead Guy Ale isn't bad either. Im convinced that Sam Adams and Sierra Nevada is a curse that God has sent to this earth.

06-27-2005, 11:02 PM	#84
ratpfink n00b Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Green Bay, WI	Current fave is Leinenkugel's Creamy Dark. __________________ This sentence contains one error.

06-27-2005, 11:05 PM	#85
Coffee Warlord Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Colorado Springs	Guinness. Tier Two beers can be entitled Smithwick's, Hacker-Pschorr, and Hoegaarden.

06-28-2005, 12:05 AM	#87
kingfc22 Head Coach Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Morgan Hill, CA	Gordon Biersch or Corona Heineken...No thank you! __________________ Fan of SF Giants, 49ers, Sharks, Arsenal Last edited by kingfc22 : 06-28-2005 at 12:12 AM.

06-28-2005, 12:10 AM	#88
MizzouRah Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Troy, Mo	This is Budweiser country but I usually drink Coors Light or Michelob Ultra. Todd

06-28-2005, 02:00 AM	#91
jbmagic Pro Starter Join Date: Apr 2004	is Guiness dark beer? i hate the taste of dark beer.

06-28-2005, 03:03 AM	#95
korme Go Reds Join Date: May 2001 Location: Bloodbuzz Ohio	All except one of my close circle of friends told me they don't like dark beer. I started to mention how I wanted to try dark beers like Fat Tire and Shiner Bock and they all just gave me funny looks..

06-28-2005, 03:05 AM	#96
Vince Pro Starter Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Willow Glen, CA	Heh. Well aren't you a college sophomore now? You and your friends, if they ever do, probably won't start to like dark (translation: expensive) beer until later in your college careers, if not after that. Like you said -- cheap stuff is the best way for college kids. __________________ Every time a Dodger scores a run, an angel has its wings ripped off by a demon, and is forced to tearfully beg the demon to cauterize the wounds.The demon will refuse, and the sobbing angel will lie in a puddle of angel blood and feathers for eternity, wondering why the Dodgers are allowed to score runs.That’s not me talking: that’s science. McCoveyChronicles.com.

06-28-2005, 03:29 AM	#97
Peregrine Pro Starter Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Cary, NC	I tried Fat Tire for the first time on my recent vacation to Seattle and Vancouver, good stuff. Had a hell of a lot of good and different beers when I was out there. __________________ Your guilty conscience may force you to vote Democratic, but deep down inside you secretly long for a cold-hearted Republican to lower taxes, brutalize criminals, and rule you like a king. --Sideshow Bob

06-28-2005, 04:27 AM	#98
Balldog Pro Rookie Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Macomb, MI	Bud Light, Miller Lite, Labatt Blue, Corona, Miller High Life Lite (Cheap!)

06-28-2005, 07:57 AM	#100
Kevin High School JV Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Nova Scotia	Like most Nova Scotians, I started on steady diet of Keiths (long before it became a trendy Upper Canadian fad). Now I prefer Olands Export, Propeller Bitter, Sleeman's Honey Brown and yes, even a Bud on a hot day. __________________ It seems more like today than it did all day yesterday.

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