NEVERENDING ♾️ The NEVERENDING Beer Thread

[zman]

It is my favorite beer zman.
Amstel has more of a full body and malty flavour than Amstel Light. Which admittedly, is not the aforementioned "swill" but certainly can't compare to Amstel.
I have never seen it sold here in the states.

Stella Artois is a good "light" beer that might be available locally.

I don't get it. If a person were woried about calories why would they drink beer at all? ^o)

We have Stella Atois here in Colo. but I have never tried it.

I think the affinity with light beer, or at least my affinity, is not the fact that it has fewer calories, it is that sometimes you just want something lighter. Here in Colo., we have some mighty tasty microbrews, but as we established in college, if you are drinking a lot of beer (say for a Broncos game, or friday night partying) then a light beer won't fill you up as much. Plus in the summer if I am working outside, and thirsty after a good day's work, a quick chug of Coors Light hits the spot.

DISCLAIMER: I do like a ton of different beers though, but yes, I do like light beer too, but certain kinds only.

 

[Big Red]

I hear ya man. I take constant abuse for drinking such "light" beer while people toss back micro-brews and pass out at 9pm. :-b

 

[zman]

Last night I was in the mood for something different. I actually bought six packs, one of Rolling Rock (which is a staple for me) and one Labatt Blue. As far as Canadian beer, I am typically a Molson drinker, and I'll have Kokannee when I am in BC, but Labatt is fairly decent for eating pizza and watching hoops. :-D

 

[Maister]

Last night I was in the mood for something different. I actually bought six packs, one of Rolling Rock (which is a staple for me) and one Labatt Blue. As far as Canadian beer, I am typically a Molson drinker, and I'll have Kokannee when I am in BC, but Labatt is fairly decent for eating pizza and watching hoops. :-D

I did the beer pizza thing last night too. Made the mistake of drinking a Guiness/Bass Ale black & tan with a Papa John's thin crust pizza. Unfortunately, the b & t overwhelmed the flavor of the pizza and ultimately detracted from the experience. The beer was great, though....

 

[Tranplanner]

As far as Canadian beer, I am typically a Molson drinker, and I'll have Kokannee when I am in BC, but Labatt is fairly decent for eating pizza and watching hoops. :-D

Just wait until you actually try a GOOD Canadian beer!

 

[PlannerByDay]

I did beer and pizza to last night but my pizza was homemade.

Jiffy pizza crust
Pesto and olive oil sauce
Chicken with liquid smoke for flavor
sundried tomatos
artichokes
and Sargento Bistro Style cheese

YUMMY

and I washed it down with a couple of Bell's Best Browns I had laying around.

 

[zman]

Just wait until you actually try a GOOD Canadian beer!

Like what??

 

[Tranplanner]

Like what??

Anything NOT made by Molsons or Labatts ;-)

You should be able to get Moosehead out there at least. Not sure what microbrews would make it out your way - should be a few from Western Canada.

I did the pizza and beer thing on Sunday - homemade pizza (including crust) with soy sausage, mushrooms, tomato sauce, goat cheese mozzarella and cheddar. Washed down with Amsterdam Brewing Co. Blonde lager. Mmm Mmm.

 

[zman]

Anything NOT made by Molsons or Labatts ;-)

You should be able to get Moosehead out there at least. Not sure what microbrews would make it out your way - should be a few from Western Canada.

I did the pizza and beer thing on Sunday - homemade pizza (including crust) with soy sausage, mushrooms, tomato sauce, goat cheese mozzarella and cheddar. Washed down with Amsterdam Brewing Co. Blonde lager. Mmm Mmm.

I LOVE Moosehead, but wanted to try something different. I don't think we get too many Micros from the GWN down here, as Colorado is saturated with our own brews (which can be mighty tasty)

I remembered some micros from Canada when I was in Vancouver, but cannot remember the names (or much else from that trip ;-) )

But I do like Molson Canadian (especially the stuff sold up there, not down here)

 

[Big Red]

Kokannee +o(

Yikes! I always drink the local beer.
That said.
I don't drink Kokannee anymore when I'm in BC.

 

[JNA]

St. Patrick's Day facts from the US Census -

The Celebration
22
The number of gallons of beer consumed per capita by Americans annually. On St. Patrick’s Day, some drinking establishments offer green-dyed beer to their thirsty patrons. See Table 201, Statistical Abstract of the United States: 2004-2005
<http://www.census.gov/prod/www/statistical-abstract-04.html>

376
Number of breweries in 2002, down from 529 in 1997. These figures do not count microbreweries or brewpubs that serve customers on the premises. The nation’s breweries are the source for the domestic beer that is often an integral part of St. Patty’s Day celebrations. While California had the highest number of breweries (55), Colorado had the largest number of brewery employees, with more than 5,000.
<http://www.census.gov/prod/ec02/ec0231i312120.pdf>

 

[noj]

Had a few Pilsner Urquells last night. One of my favourite Czech beers

Incidentally I'm going to Poland in a week or so. Anyone know of any good Polish beers?

 

[JNA]

Wis. Tavern Industry Event Prompts Probe

Headline and story from the AP Wire:
http://www.newsday.com/news/nationw...83144.story?coll=sns-ap-nationworld-headlines

 

[Ass. Planner]

Wis. Tavern Industry Event Prompts Probe

Headline and story from the AP Wire:
http://www.newsday.com/news/nationw...83144.story?coll=sns-ap-nationworld-headlines

An end to all-you-can-drink specials????!!!!!! They can't DO that!! Can they???
In Wisconsin, where the beer flows more plentiful than milk and honey, $5 is a lot for an all-you-can-drink special - those politicians were robbed! :-D
Although, they should know better than to drive home after drinking - that's what God made cabs for. Although....if Peg Lautenschlager can do it (Wisconsin's Atty General), then why shouldn't they try. SHE didn't lose her job...so they probably won't either.

 

[Maister]

Great Moments in world history:

April 19, in the year of our Lord 2005 at 6:00 p.m. EDT. Maister finally discovers the Perfect Beer/Food Combo.....Willi's Oktoberfest sausage (purchased from Frankenmuth, MI!) and a chunk of Edam cheese was consumed in combination with a 12 oz. Warsteiner dark. The resultant electro-chemical impulses transmitted to the brain's pleasure center disrupted all television and radio broadcast signals in a 150 mile radius.

Warning. Do not attempt this at home. :b:

 

[noj]

Great Moments in world history:

April 19, in the year of our Lord 2005 at 6:00 p.m. EDT. Maister finally discovers the Perfect Beer/Food Combo.....Willi's Oktoberfest sausage (purchased from Frankenmuth, MI!) and a chunk of Edam cheese was consumed in combination with a 12 oz. Warsteiner dark. The resultant electro-chemical impulses transmitted to the brain's pleasure center disrupted all television and radio broadcast signals in a 150 mile radius.

Warning. Do not attempt this at home. :b:

All sounds very Germanic to me, Maister. Was this in honour of the new Pope?

I had a Warsteiner myself last night, although it was a light one. Had some good Polish beers the other weekend; my particular favourite was one called 'Okochim'. I nicknamed this one 'JayJay' (unfortunately only those with knowledge of Bolton Wanderers Football Club will get this rather lame joke).

 

[boiker]

I've been hearing (and saw at the store) of a new beer (new to the market here) of German decent called "Bittberger"? or something like that.

Anyone sample the creation?

 

[Maister]

All sounds very Germanic to me, Maister. Was this in honour of the new Pope?

I had a Warsteiner myself last night, although it was a light one. Had some good Polish beers the other weekend; my particular favourite was one called 'Okochim'. I nicknamed this one 'JayJay' (unfortunately only those with knowledge of Bolton Wanderers Football Club will get this rather lame joke).

Yeah, I was, uh, thinking about the new Pope. That's it. You know I always get pensive when thinking about papal elections and generally need a good Kraut beer to help honour German Catholics.

I've only sampled a couple Polish beers in my lifetime and I didn't give either of them very high marks. One was Krakus and the other was a wheat beer called Piwo Grodziskie (mind you, this was years ago, my tastes may have changed). Did you sample any local pub brews while in Gdansk (or wherever it was you went)?

And I gotta believe 99 out of 100 Americans would make the connection between a certain former Nigerian midfielder's last name and the Polish beer.

 

[PlannerByDay]

Great Moments in world history:

The resultant electro-chemical impulses transmitted to the brain's pleasure center disrupted all television and radio broadcast signals in a 150 mile radius.

Well that explains what the flicker was last night when I was trying to watch the evening news.

 

[Maister]

I've been hearing (and saw at the store) of a new beer (new to the market here) of German decent called "Bittberger"? or something like that.

Anyone sample the creation?

Yeah, I've had Bittberger a few times. 'Decent' is a fair characterization IMO. Maybe someone that speaks German could explain the local joke related to the slogan "bitte ein bitten" (or something like that)?

 

[noj]

I've only sampled a couple Polish beers in my lifetime and I didn't give either of them very high marks. One was Krakus and the other was a wheat beer called Piwo Grodziskie (mind you, this was years ago, my tastes may have changed). Did you sample any local pub brews while in Gdansk (or wherever it was you went)?

Went to Krakow. Very beautiful, highly recommended. Apart from Okochim, had one other national brew which I can't for the life of me remember what it was called. Also had a nice beer in a brew-pub type place; they served it in 3.5 litre 'pipes' which were set on your table with its own tap. You could then help yourself as you went along. Fantastic

And I gotta believe 99 out of 100 Americans would make the connection between a certain former Nigerian midfielder's last name and the Polish beer.

That's what I thought - I'm glad the joke wasn't wasted. What nationality is he now then?

Bittberger is quite nice, if I remember rightly- tastes fairly similar to other German beers, such as Becks.

 

[zman]

Can't beat a cold Heineken after a tough neighborhood meeting.

Heineken is one of my favorite mass produced beers, I also like Coors (I know, I know), and Molson is okay, but it is better in Canada.

We always point out micros on this thread, but what about macros. What is your favorite mass produced beer?

 

[Tranplanner]

We always point out micros on this thread, but what about macros. What is your favorite mass produced beer?

I like Miller Genuine Draft :-$ but I never buy it, I just drink my brother's (it's his house beer).

Guiness and Corona, as well as many UK (Tennant's, Tetley, Boddingtons) also find their way down my throat with regularity.

 

[Ass. Planner]

I like Miller Genuine Draft :-$ but I never buy it, I just drink my brother's (it's his house beer).

Guiness and Corona, as well as many UK (Tennant's, Tetley, Boddingtons) also find their way down my throat with regularity.

I'm with Tranplanner - I think Miller Genuine Draft is my favorite macro, too. I never buy it unless it is on "wristband special" at a bar.
Is Leinie's considered a macro?

 

[zman]

I had a friend in college who would only drink MGD. It is okay, but I'm right in between the Coors brewing and a satellite Budweiser plant, so both of those are mainly promoted here. Plus I used to steal Coors from my Dad's fridge back in high school :-$ so that has been engrained in me for a long time. ;-)

 

[clare2582]

Molson Canadian! Yummers!

Does Rolling Rock count?

 

[MayorMatty]

Beer thread

Here in Buffalo, Yuengling is becoming very popular, store bought and pub pours.
My favorite beer all time are varieties from the Ayinger brewery near Munich Germany. It is bottled and shipped here.
The Molson and Labatt's sold in the Buffalo area is brewed in Ontario? I wasn't aware they'd licensed them and brew it state-side?

 

[zman]

Does Rolling Rock count?

Hell yes, Rollers count. I can't believe I missed them. Count Rolling Rocks on my list.

 

[MayorMatty]

Boddington's!!!!

I hear your accent growing stronger! I can take down a four pack of Biddington's in one sitting it that good!

I like Miller Genuine Draft :-$ but I never buy it, I just drink my brother's (it's his house beer).

Guiness and Corona, as well as many UK (Tennant's, Tetley, Boddingtons) also find their way down my throat with regularity.

 

[Pride of Place]

Efes in Turkey is good. Comes in a bottle similar to Red Stripe. Here at home, I love Stella when there's cash in my wallet (rarely), but you just can't beat a good PBR. And at $5.99 a 12-pack (in bottles, no less!), who could blame me?

Celebrating 4/20 yesterday, several of us got together for a impromtu party. Someone brought a "Danish" beer they picked up at Aldi's (the cheapest grocer on the planet) called Klassiek. Horrific, even when you're drunk and spirits have been "lifted". If you ever see this in someone's fridge, do an intervention.

 

[MayorMatty]

Klassiek - Thats' funny!

Iv'e had Klassiek from Aldi too. It was piss water! PS- Aldi also has a Corona knock-off you should avoid at all costs!

QUOTE=Pride of Place]Efes in Turkey is good. Comes in a bottle similar to Red Stripe. Here at home, I love Stella when there's cash in my wallet (rarely), but you just can't beat a good PBR. And at $5.99 a 12-pack (in bottles, no less!), who could blame me?

Celebrating 4/20 yesterday, several of us got together for a impromtu party. Someone brought a "Danish" beer they picked up at Aldi's (the cheapest grocer on the planet) called Klassiek. Horrific, even when you're drunk and spirits have been "lifted".[/QUOTE]

 

[michaelskis]

I have a few Sam Adams Cherry Wheats yesterday.

Tonight will be Bilbo's Dragon Red! ;-)

 

[Maister]

We always point out micros on this thread, but what about macros. What is your favorite mass produced beer?

We do give a lot of attention to micros. I think it's because there's a better chance that we already know what a macro brand is about (or at least that assumption is made). That said, I for one don't dislike macro brews just because they are macros. Micros just tend have more flavor and most afficionados will gravitate towards that quality. There are some world class yummy macro-brews out there.
Some of my faves:
Grolsch
Moosehead
Warsteiner (Germany largest selling beer)
Becks
St. Pauli Girl
Fosters
Heineken

Yes, they are all lager style beers (that's what macros are about), but there's nothing inherently 'wrong' with that particular style of beer.

What we should get going is a 'what's your favorite brand of cheap arse macro p*ss water' sub-thread. My vote would go with either Blatz or Black Label, narrowly beating out competition from Goebels

 

[zman]

What we should get going is a 'what's your favorite brand of cheap arse macro p*ss water' sub-thread. My vote would go with either Blatz or Black Label, narrowly beating out competition from Goebels

Favorite brand of cheap arse?

Hamms ;-) (from the land of sky blue waters)
My friends band played a joint in Fort Collins, Colo. a couple times. They always have the expensive beers and micros on tap (New Belgium brewing only a couple blocks away), but they also sold cans of Hamm's for a buck each. We closed the place one night drinking Hamm's and BSing for hours. I think it is a great tasting cheap beer.

 

[Sherridan]

"It's The Water"

What we should get going is a 'what's your favorite brand of cheap arse macro p*ss water' sub-thread. My vote would go with either Blatz or Black Label, narrowly beating out competition from Goebels

I've only had it once, I forget where it's brewed and I'm not sure where it's available (if it's still available), but I must say my favorite CAMPW would be Olympia.

It's slogan is (or was, if now defunct), "It's the water."

After one sip, you'll realize the marketing group made a typo and added "the" to the slogan.

Cheers :b:
Drink long and prosper

 

[the north omaha star]

Favorite brand of cheap arse?

Hamms ;-) (from the land of sky blue waters)
My friends band played a joint in Fort Collins, Colo. a couple times. They always have the expensive beers and micros on tap (New Belgium brewing only a couple blocks away), but they also sold cans of Hamm's for a buck each. We closed the place one night drinking Hamm's and BSing for hours. I think it is a great tasting cheap beer.

I used to love the animated commercials with the animals they had back in the late 70s/early 80s. I didn't read the entire post. Has anyone ever had National Bohemian (Natty Boh)? It used to be a staple in bars, restraurants and homes in Baltimore back in the day. It's trying to make a comeback. Natty Boh's logo looks like a distant cousin of the Pringles dude.

 

[JNA]

Should Beer, Wine Drinkers Pray for Rain?

Headline and Article from the AP Wire.
http://www.newsday.com/news/nationw...65465.story?coll=sns-ap-nationworld-headlines

Highlight:
YAKIMA, Wash. -- "Could beer guzzlers and wine aficionados suffer a drought of their own if the Pacific Northwest doesn't see rain soon?

The region is the nation's largest producer of hops, a key ingredient in beer, and Washington state and Oregon are among the top five states producing wine. But the Pacific Northwest is enduring what water managers say is its worst drought since 1977."

 

[Boru]

Went to Krakow. Very beautiful, highly recommended. Apart from Okochim, had one other national brew which I can't for the life of me remember what it was called. Also had a nice beer in a brew-pub type place; they served it in 3.5 litre 'pipes' which were set on your table with its own tap. You could then help yourself as you went along. Fantastic


I was in Tallinn in Estonia (ex-communist state nestling into the buttocks of Russia, now whole heartedly taking the tourist euro) and while bumbling about the old town came across several "ye olde taverne" kind of places. Normally these should be avoided like the plague, but inside i came across a mead or ale made with all of the usual wonderful ingredients but with the added touch of generous dollops of honey. The result, naturally sweet beer. the taste of the honey wasnt enough to overpower the ale, but by god was it gorgeous. And only about Euro 1.60 (2 dollars) for a very large glass. I am proud to say I imbibed several. It had no name (the beer), but all the pubs in the town sell it.

 

[Big Red]

I have 10 Hops vines growing right now. Most are already about 4 ft. long.
Yesterday a neighbor who hasn't spoken to me since he moved in asked me what they were.

"Hops." :-|

"Oh, Hops huh? Gonna make your own beer with them?" :-\

"No, they're just for decoration."

"Oh..."

...Pause....

"Honestly dude, I'd love to, I just don't think I'll really have enough reasonable production to make even one batch.... Want a beer?" :b:

"Yeah!" :-D


Beer, bringing your community together.

 

[donk]

It is a sad day in Ontario micro brewing. One of the first micros to brew good beer consistently has been bought by Molson's.

Creemore just won't taste the same anymore. I wonder what it is going to do to the little town that has benefited from the owners commitment to the community and employs quite a few people in an environment without a whole lotta jobs.

http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=10000082&sid=aajrEU8eDBzY&refer=canada

http://web.theglobeandmail.com/servlet/story/RTGAM.20050416.wxbeer0416/BNStory/Business/

 

[sisterceleste]

My nickname for beer is "liquid fermented horse feed". So if Mr. SC wants me to pick him up a six pack on the way home from work, he uses this term.

 

[Tranplanner]

It is a sad day in Ontario micro brewing. One of the first micros to brew good beer consistently has been bought by Molson's.

You beat me to posting this one. Yup, guess I have drunk my last glass of Creemore...

 

[zman]

Sorry about the micro buy out, boys, it seems Molson has done it again. Although I cannot share the pain, not having had Creemore, bu if the discriminating tastes of the Donker and Tranny areany indication, a good brew will be missed.

On a second note, I bought a six of Red Hook Blonde Ale yesterday and it was the best beer purchase this planner has made in quite a while. Flavorful, light, and refreshing, this beer went well with pasta last night.

 

[donk]

Sorry about the micro buy out, boys, it seems Molson has done it again. Although I cannot share the pain, not having had Creemore, bu if the discriminating tastes of the Donker and Tranny areany indication, a good brew will be missed.

Considering I like labbatt 50 and crave a shlitz blue bull every once in awhile, I don't know if my taste buds are the best indicators of good beer. I just have lots of fond memories related to creemore beer and how good it tastes.

 

[Bear Up North]

This is a never-ending beer thread, but I just finished my "100 Days Since BMSCT" and had some beer. So those 100 days without a brewski certainly seemed "never ending".....

We have been to Loma Linda's (Katie has to have her margos) and they do not have Rolling Rock. I had a couple Buds. That was Saturday night.

On Friday night we went to Frogtown's and I had a couple Rolling Rocks. I couldn't finish the second one (1).....still nursing myself back to normal health.

As you all know, Rolling Rock is my fave.

Bear

 

[Maister]

This is a never-ending beer thread, but I just finished my "100 Days Since BMSCT" and had some beer. So those 100 days without a brewski certainly seemed "never ending".....

We have been to Loma Linda's (Katie has to have her margos) and they do not have Rolling Rock. I had a couple Buds. That was Saturday night.

On Friday night we went to Frogtown's and I had a couple Rolling Rocks. I couldn't finish the second one (1).....still nursing myself back to normal health.

As you all know, Rolling Rock is my fave.

Bear

The best beer I had in my life was probably a tepid can of Rhinelander. No, not quality beer, but like you it was the first beer I had been able to drink since boot camp (about 100 days too). I fantasized about that beer many a long hot day in anticipation of cracking it open.

 

[JNA]

Little Giant
Print subtitle: YUENGLING has rolled out the barrel for six generations

By Toby Cecchini; Published: May 1, 2005; NY Times Style Magazine
http://www.nytimes.com/2005/05/01/style/tmagazine/TL1648164.html?oref=login
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Highlight from 1st Paragraph:
"In the beer world, the humble brew has always enjoyed lucrative cachet.
But the latest downmarket darling, suddenly asked for everywhere -- from underground parties to serious brew pubs -- also happens to be America's oldest: with no advertising and a broken-nose work ethic,
Yuengling is taking its place as a small-town survivor."

 

[Howard Roark]

I drank a Stag last (no not a deer) It was the first beer I tried about 21 years ago when we snuck some from a buddies parents. At the time I rembered it tasted strong, almost too much for me. Last night it tasted like cold water.

I am not sure that this is a positive thinh

 

[dbarch]

Beer and Cheese

A friend sent me the menu below describing a beer and cheese fest, where various brews were matched with cheeses that were to compliment their flavors. I missed the event, but want to recreate it on my own. Thought some of you would enjoy!

Thanks to everyone who was able to participate on Friday. There will be more events coming up, so hopefully we'll catch the rest of you at the next one.

As promised, here are the tasting notes for the beers and cheeses we tried:

Duvel was the only true Belgian of the bunch and the first one we tried - golden, strong and very carbonated. It was paired with the hands-down favorite cheese, Zamorano. Zamorano is a semi-hard Spanish cheese that is somewhat tangy and salty.

Hennepin Saison was the farmer's beer that had orange peel and ginger added to it. It was also golden in color and went with the spicy cheese - a red pepper flaked Rustico from Italy. Hennepin also goes well with Thai food, which brings out the ginger.

Ommegang was the burgundian ale that was deep red in color and had some cocoa and sweetness to it. It was paired with the Chimay Grand Cru cheese from Belgium. This particular cheese is washed in Chimay beer and has a strong smoky flavor.

Finally, the Three Philosophers was the darkest and also a quadrupel - brewed four times. It has a touch of cherry lambic in it which gives it a distinct chocolate and cherry taste. It was paired with the strong and sweet King Island Blue cheese, from the US.

These beers can be found at various stores in town including Green's on Ponce. The cheeses came from the specialty department at Whole Foods.
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[JNA]

Cinco de mayo
Mexican beer means more than king Corona

Headline and Article from the Indy Star:
http://www.indystar.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20050504/LIVING/505040310/1007

Highlight:
"Corona
What it's like: A light lager (and the blandest of these four).
Try it with: A bunch of pals out to par-tay.

Negra Modelo
What it's like: A dark, smooth, slightly more malty Vienna-style lager.
Try it with: Anything spicy.

Modelo Especial
What it's like: A Pilsner lager that's more full-bodied than Corona.
Try it with: Whatever you'd drink Bud Light with.

Tecate
What it's like: A sharper, stronger lager.
Try it with: A grilled steak or fajitas."