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NEVERENDING ♾️ The NEVERENDING Beer Thread

zmanPLAN said:
Maister, shouldn't we be seeing a tearful Native American with that post? ;)

I tried a Cru d'Or Organic Belgian (Ft. Bragg, CA) yesterday by accident. With the hot Northern Colorado afternoon barring down on me, I was hoping to grab a Sierra Nevada Summerfest with lunch, but much to my surprise, the Cru d'Or was poured.
Thick, syrupy and 8.0% abv, it wasn't the best for the atmosphere of the day, but I drank it still, not wanting to waste a beer.
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Nice beer...bad stereotyping! |-) At least you were P.C. about it I guess...:-\
 
prana said:
Nice beer...bad stereotyping! |-) At least you were P.C. about it I guess...:-\
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Sorry. :-$ :-$

I also had a Stone Pale Ale, not as good as the IPA, but decent all the same.
This was Friday night, where I also got to try some of Anheuser-Busch "test" beers. A decent Blonde Ale was had from a non-descript bottle, where the leftover Brewmaters Reserve (in a Champaign Bottle) was old, bitter (in a bad way) and
with much left to be desired. :-x
It is nice in that respect to have many A-B employees living near, but usually it is only Bud Light :victory: that they offer.

Makes me wonder why Bud Light is the best selling beer in America. Is it clever marketing? Generic palates? An overall dumbing down of U.S. society?

You make the call.
 
zmanPLAN said:
Makes me wonder why Bud Light is the best selling beer in America. Is it clever marketing? Generic palates? An overall dumbing down of U.S. society?

You make the call.
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Oversimplified: The same reason McDonald's "hamburgers", Dairy Queen "ice cream", Velveeta "cheese", most of the "merchandise" in Wally World and straight party-line voting sell so well in America. Low cost, laziness, habit, ease, consistency from one side of the country to the other. The majority of Americans don't like to be challenged in their tastes and micros and artisanal/ craft products like Ben & Jerry's or independent restaurants do that.
 
donk said:
Here are the glasses to drink all those beers from:
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Nice collection, Donk! :b:

Glad to see that Dirt Rag argyle glass in the top photo. It's one of my favorites.

jmac
 
zmanPLAN said:
Makes me wonder why Bud Light is the best selling beer in America. Is it clever marketing? Generic palates? An overall dumbing down of U.S. society?

You make the call.
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Becaue a large portion of beer drinkers drink only to get drunk. Bud Light is relatively cheap, but is still not looked down upon as a red neck type beer.
 
donk said:
Here are the glasses to drink all those beers from.
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Fantastic collection. I thinned mine out a while ago when I was on the move, but now that I'm settling into the house, maybe it might be time to start collecting beerware again. I might have to displace the hot sauce collection, though.

Maister said:
That's quite a collection of drinking recepticles you have there, donk! Here's my collection:
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That for scrubs. Check out this phat collection.

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(from http://www.40ozmaltliquor.com/40ozarchive.html)

Best. Commercial. Ever.
 
on the topic of malt liquor - remember when they used to sell 64 oz. malt liquors? Do they still do that?

I can remember some parties in high school where the "cool" people would show up with their 64 oz. mickeys. Kind if like -"look how wasted I can get!"
 
imaplanner said:
on the topic of malt liquor - remember when they used to sell 64 oz. malt liquors? Do they still do that?
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I haven't seen a 64 since high school. There was Old English, and I think I've seen it for Crazy Horse. Didn't want to go near it.

"Hey, remember the '80s?"

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I bet Jeff downed a few of these in the day.
 
Had a Belgian import over the weekend called Delirium. The bottle states that it is "family brewed since 1654" Very cool. And excellent.
 
cololi said:
Had a Belgian import over the weekend called Delirium. The bottle states that it is "family brewed since 1654" Very cool. And excellent.
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Is that the one with the pink elephants on the bottle?
 
Having recently been given permission by my pregnant wife to get a 6 pack (I've been on a voluntary no-drinking regimen since she got pregnant, I just think it's fair not to drink if she can't) after moving into our new place last weekend, I tried a few new brews (there's a great store in town that lets you mix and match mircos or imports in a 6 pack):

Sam Adams Black Lager - Good robust flavor, a nice lager alternative with a richer taste. Had seen it, but never tried it.

Harpoon Summer Beer - Not bad for a lighter, quickie refresher. Not something I'd drink on a regular basis though.

Smuttynose Summer Weizen - I'm an admitted Smuttynose fan, and this is one of the best "summer brews" I've ever had.
 
NHPlanner said:
Sam Adams Black Lager - Good robust flavor, a nice lager alternative with a richer taste. Had seen it, but never tried it.
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Good stuff. It was part of their holiday pack this past year. It does have a bit if a snap, but less aftertaste than most lagers.

With the move to GR, it opens up several new Micro-breweries including Founders, BOB, and many more! What are some suggestions from those who have sampled them?
 
Japanese bomb squad finds suspicious beer

Headline and Article from the AP Wire:
http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/storie...US&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT&CTIME=2006-06-16-07-23-44

Highlights:
TOKYO (AP) -- Police discovered a suspicious package at a police station in southern Japan Friday, prompting them to evacuate the surrounding area and dispatch a bomb disposal team - which used its expertise to identify the parcel as a box filled with cans of beer.

The box contained no explosives, he said, adding that the police immediately lifted the evacuation order and reopened the roads.

Before sending in the bomb squad, Oyama said there was a possibility that the parcel may be a gift for the police officers.

"That's probably what happened,"
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:b: Good Reward :b: for that type of work.
 
Coffe + Beer = Happy Liver!

LINKY
CNN said:
CHICAGO, Illinois (Reuters) -- Could Irish coffee be the perfect drink? Researchers report that drinking coffee cuts the risk of cirrhosis of the liver from alcohol -- by 22 percent per cup each day -- but they stopped short of saying doctors should prescribe coffee for that reason.
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This explains how Ted Kennedy's liver is still in tact!
I think that Bells Beer was aware of this when they created Java Stout!
 
Bells offers some great brews but a few are overrated IMHO. Oberon would top my overrated list and Bell's Beer would also appear near the top. Was it just me or did anyone else not taste the cherry back when they brewed cherry stout, or alternately, got a mouthful of cherry syrup. They had problems with product consistency with the cherry stout - propbably why they discontinued it.

Underrated Bells brews - my favorite is the Two Hearted Ale probably followed by the Old Ale (they tend to serve it too cold for my tastes, though, at the Eccentric cafe)
 
NHPlanner said:
Smuttynose Summer Weizen - I'm an admitted Smuttynose fan, and this is one of the best "summer brews" I've ever had.
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Smuttynose makes great beer. Unfortunately, it can be hard to find around here.

Fortunately, a case or two seems to appear in this area after a certain planner's trips to New Hampshire, even though there are some state lines between here and there. :a:
 
Decided to do a sampling last Friday night.
First was the Weyerbacher Double Simcoe IPA - very hoppy and drinkable. Should have had food with it as it had a very strong favor and a 9.5 abv:-D
Second was Chouffe Houblon Dobbelen IPA Tripel - now I knew I was chancing on this one because of its Belgium roots and being an IPA. Very light and 'Belgium' with not much sense of an IPA at all. :-|
The third beer was a Burton India Empire Pale Ale - classic Pale Ale and a little bit heavier that a Bass but in the same tradition, would buy again.;)
Lastly, the Belhaven Twisted Thistle IPA - good start of flavor and not very hoppy, but a very strong earthy after taste, I like the regular Belhaven ale better.:r:

The rest of the night was spent drinking Newcastle and talking $h!+.
 
Its time for a new keg in the imaplanner households kegerator.

Elysian "The Wise" E.S.B. is reserved to be picked up at the brewery tonight. :-D
 
Last night i had the local brewery's version of a Hefe Weizen. Good stuff:) The wife loved it so i might have to go get a growler or two for the weekend.

does anyone have any sugestion for other brewery's versions of Hefe Weizen.?
 
Big Owl said:
Last night i had the local brewery's version of a Hefe Weizen. Good stuff:) The wife loved it so i might have to go get a growler or two for the weekend.

does anyone have any sugestion for other brewery's versions of Hefe Weizen.?
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That is Ms. P's favorite! Every time I get a frowler or two of Table Rock Pale for me, I'm getting agrowler of Hefe for her.:-D

She also likes Franzenskaner and Masseilweiss for production Hefes. Go to Gail's in the holy northwest and take your pick. Half the fun is trying new stuff.
 
Big Owl said:
Last night i had the local brewery's version of a Hefe Weizen. Good stuff:) The wife loved it so i might have to go get a growler or two for the weekend.

does anyone have any sugestion for other brewery's versions of Hefe Weizen.?
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I like Franziskaner Hefe-Weissbier and Widmer Brothers Hefewizen (with a lemon wedge), both of which you can usually find in a store with a good beer selection. If you like the hefeweizen style of beer, you probably would like the Belgian White Ale (Witbier) style of beer. The best of these in my opinion is Hoegaarden White.
 
Big Owl said:
does anyone have any sugestion for other brewery's versions of Hefe Weizen.?
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I like Pyramid Brewery's unfiltered HefeWeizen - and Pyramid is a big enough brewery that it probably has a failry large area of distribution.
 
Not a big fan of Heffewiessens (or however you spell it).

I did sip down a Redhook ESB last night. Perfect for apres yardwork and while watching a late baseball game.
This weekend, we'll have to get some good ones for lounging around.
 
Big Owl said:
does anyone have any sugestion for other brewery's versions of Hefe Weizen.?
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If you can find it, I strongly recommend Paulaner (Germany) Hefe-Weißbier Naturtrüb. My local beer store just started stocking it....brought back many good memories of the stuff my college roommate brought back from Germany with him.

linky: http://www.paulaner.com/index_frame.htm
 
My Uncle bought beers for the weekend. He always buys cans to have at the lake so there's no glass on the dock. We arrived and he said there was something special in the cooler for me. He found Old Speckled Hen in cans:) . I told him that was great, he bought the good stuff. He said however after he paid he thought his bill was a little bit high. Then he looked at the 4 pack of cans and saw they were $8.99. :-| Ms. P said that we weren't cheap drunks;-) :) :-D
 
Planit said:
My Uncle bought beers for the weekend. He always buys cans to have at the lake so there's no glass on the dock. We arrived and he said there was something special in the cooler for me. He found Old Speckled Hen in cans:) . I told him that was great, he bought the good stuff. He said however after he paid he thought his bill was a little bit high. Then he looked at the 4 pack of cans and saw they were $8.99. :-| Ms. P said that we weren't cheap drunks;-) :) :-D
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I'd rather have a Speckled Hen than, say, a Coors. But then, I'd rather have a Boddington's than a 'Hen.
 
When you start craving it, when you can taste it in your mouth...

I think I have settled on my all around favorite beer. This stems from having its taste in my mouth, having me driving 12 miles outside of a normal, fuel-efficient driving loop just to get it.
I think I am addicted to Sierra Nevada Pale Ale. There is just something about PAs and IPAs where they have become my favorite type of ale, but Sierra Nevada must put opiates in it or something.

I have developed a Pavlovian response to the stuff, and my mouth is literally watering now.

If I ever begin homebrewing, I'd like to try a Pale Ale.... but I doubt I can come close to Sierra. :p :p

2.5 hours to go... 2.5 hours to go... 2.5 hours to go... 2.5 hours to go... 2.5 hours to go... 2.5 hours to go... 2.5 hours to go... 2.5 hours to go... 2.5 hours to go... 2.5 hours to go... :b::-| 8-! ^o) :-s :s: :b:
 
zmanPLAN said:
I think I have settled on my all around favorite beer. This stems from having its taste in my mouth, having me driving 12 miles outside of a normal, fuel-efficient driving loop just to get it.
I think I am addicted to Sierra Nevada Pale Ale. There is just something about PAs and IPAs where they have become my favorite type of ale, but Sierra Nevada must put opiates in it or something.

I have developed a Pavlovian response to the stuff, and my mouth is literally watering now.

If I ever begin homebrewing, I'd like to try a Pale Ale.... but I doubt I can come close to Sierra. :p :p

2.5 hours to go... 2.5 hours to go... 2.5 hours to go... 2.5 hours to go... 2.5 hours to go... 2.5 hours to go... 2.5 hours to go... 2.5 hours to go... 2.5 hours to go... 2.5 hours to go... :b::-| 8-! ^o) :-s :s: :b:
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That is good stuff. I am not a fan of most IPAs or PAs just because I like thicker darker beer, SN does have one of the best.

I would brew an old school Lager.
 
michaelskis said:
I would brew an old school Lager.
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Lagers are harder to brew, I think prana told me that in a conversation over beers with Miles Ignatius. ;) (Shameless name dropping by Z Man...;))

I think PAs have to be the most versatile beers. Still offer some good hoppy taste, but seemingly suited for any climate/season/weather. I love polishing a PA off on a hot summer day (as I did after working outside just yesterday), but I also enjoy one with a hot meal on a cold, snowy evening :).
I have to give good thing toward the thicker, darker stuff too, though. I have become a fan of porters recently, but I cannot drink something so thick right now. Maybe Guiness, but it is always time for a Guiness, eh Chaps? :-D :b:
 
zmanPLAN said:
I think I have settled on my all around favorite beer. This stems from having its taste in my mouth, having me driving 12 miles outside of a normal, fuel-efficient driving loop just to get it.
I think I am addicted to Sierra Nevada Pale Ale. There is just something about PAs and IPAs where they have become my favorite type of ale, but Sierra Nevada must put opiates in it or something.

I have developed a Pavlovian response to the stuff, and my mouth is literally watering now.

If I ever begin homebrewing, I'd like to try a Pale Ale.... but I doubt I can come close to Sierra. :p :p

2.5 hours to go... 2.5 hours to go... 2.5 hours to go... 2.5 hours to go... 2.5 hours to go... 2.5 hours to go... 2.5 hours to go... 2.5 hours to go... 2.5 hours to go... 2.5 hours to go... :b::-| 8-! ^o) :-s :s: :b:
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Never liked beer as a kid at all. Even during college I was strictly gin. Until I tried Sierra Nevada after moving to California.
 
If you ever find yourself in Quebec City, you must go to this pub

http://www.pubstalexandre.com/en.html#ALBUM1

Over 200 different brands of bottled beer. I am workign my way through their menu, 50 down so far. They do private importation of a few brands from Belgium.

Favourites I've had there are Blanche de Brusselles and McChouffe.

Plus I know the owner, he is an ex Olympic cyclist.
 
donk said:
If you ever find yourself in Quebec City, you must go to this pub

http://www.pubstalexandre.com/en.html#ALBUM1

Over 200 different brands of bottled beer. I am workign my way through their menu, 50 down so far. They do private importation of a few brands from Belgium.

Favourites I've had there are Blanche de Brusselles and McChouffe.

Plus I know the owner, he is an ex Olympic cyclist.
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"McChouffe" has to be the best beer name ever :p :D
 
zmanPLAN said:
I think I am addicted to Sierra Nevada Pale Ale.
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Damn near picked my up a 6-pack of SNPA, but grabbed Sam Adams Summer Ale instead. Sierra Neveda will be next based on z's overwhelming recomendation.
 
savemattoon said:
Damn near picked my up a 6-pack of SNPA, but grabbed Sam Adams Summer Ale instead. Sierra Neveda will be next based on z's overwhelming recomendation.
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I concur, I think I will have another *hic*
 
I have this weird relationship with Sierra Nevada Pale. In bottles to me it is nothing special. On tap I find that it is amazing.
 
imaplanner said:
I have this weird relationship with Sierra Nevada Pale. In bottles to me it is nothing special. On tap I find that it is amazing.
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There are lots of beers like that.

My list includes

Creemore, tastes good in teh bottle but great on tap
Stella Artois - nothignspecial out of the bottle, good on tap
Guiness/beamish pretty much any stout
 
imaplanner said:
I have this weird relationship with Sierra Nevada Pale. In bottles to me it is nothing special. On tap I find that it is amazing.
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The chances of getting anything but budmillercoors on tap around here are slim to none:r:
 
savemattoon said:
The chances of getting anything but budmillercoors on tap around here are slim to none:r:
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There are a bunch of places 'round here that have heavenly brews on tap. Perhaps there should be plans for an all-Cyburbia Leafest in Colorado (with tours from Britol in the Springs to Odell in Fort Collins) taking place.
I'll even BBQ some meat for a feast in the the suburban wasteland known as Z Man's place.

Takers? :-D :b:
 
Is it bad that I am drinking my first ever pabst blue ribbon?

It is ice cold and tastes pretty good. :-$
 
It seems that PBR has grown in popularity over the past couple years. I remember not seeing it too much in liquor store in Colorado, and now it can be found in mutiple package options as well as on tap or on special at numerous libation stations.

I have not had a PBR since PBR Sundays at my friend's fraternity house in college. :b:
 
zmanPLAN said:
It seems that PBR has grown in popularity over the past couple years. I remember not seeing it too much in liquor store in Colorado, and now it can be found in mutiple package options as well as on tap or on special at numerous libation stations.

I have not had a PBR since PBR Sundays at my friend's fraternity house in college. :b:
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Much like the trucker hats and retro clothing, this fad too will pass.
 
donk said:
Is it bad that I am drinking my first ever pabst blue ribbon?

It is ice cold and tastes pretty good. :-$
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I go through 12 cases of the stuff a week at the pub. Lots of people like it around here! Especially at $1.50 a bottle! :-D
 
michaelskis said:
Much like the trucker hats and retro clothing, this fad too will pass.
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Damn, trucker hats are out?

For me, the Pale is my beer of choice. It goes with a lot of different foods, so I order it at dinner a lot. The Sierra Nevada is good and one of the tops in terms of bottled beer. I would prefer to order a pale on tap though.

I've been big on Belgian Whites lately. A great 90 degree in the shade type of beer.
 
kjelsadek said:
You too? Have you tried the Hoegaarden White?
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I haven't. I live in UT. The state has determined that they and they alone can tell me what brands of beer I can buy. Luckily, I'll be leaving the state on vacation in a few weeks and can stock up. I'll look for it.
 
cololi said:
I haven't. I live in UT. The state has determined that they and they alone can tell me what brands of beer I can buy. Luckily, I'll be leaving the state on vacation in a few weeks and can stock up. I'll look for it.
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I feel you. I live in SC which is pretty similar. I got the Hoegaarden in NC on my way back to SC.
 
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