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Zeke said:
You do know that the recipe has nothing at all to do with Coors right?
It is a very old recipe from a brewery that closed a while ago and Coors bought the naming rights and recipe from.
Coors brews a shitload of beer, it doesn't mean they taste like "coors"
McNei1y said:
As far as general beer suggestions go, peep the Dogfish Head micro brews. This guy is incredible and they're brewed in Deleware so you'll get it right off the truck.
As far as chicken & mash goes, I'd suggest an American Brown Ale. One of my favorite of this variety is brewed in Brooklyn:
It's got a caramel, smoky flavor. Great for roasted poultry and it cuts through the buttery/garlic-y flavors in the potatoes.
Another good pairing for a dish like that would be a Belgian-style Amber Ale, something like Fat Tire, or a nice dubbel. Celebrator is good if you can find it (below)
That should get you rolling on some interesting flavors.
The best thing about Amsterdam wasn't the weed. http://www.quarterbar.com/go/2010/09/15/beer-update-september-2010-grolsch-kanon-116/
And of course the next best thing to come out of Belgium after Periot and Tin Tin. Actually scrap that, this IS the best thing! http://www.beerhere.co.uk/acatalog/Leffe_ales.html :lol
Reza_Neko said:
You should Fruli a shot then. http://www.frulibeer.com/
Had a taster at a local bar, and it was by far the sweetest, girliest beer I've ever tasted. If you want a beer that's almost a mixed drink, this might be the way to go.
TheLastCandle
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andymcc said:
Indeed. Guinness is rather low in alcohol. In fact, it has significantly less calories than most beers. Almost all of it's percieved thickness comes from the nitrogen. Doesn't make it any less tasty though.
Kentpaul said:
Guiness is practically watery for a stout. Sure, if you're going to compare it to lagers it's kinda thick...
I've come to a conclusion that even though I have several very good standbys, it's more fun to experiment with beers when you're fortunate enough to be around drinking environments that has constant cycling of new beers.
The advent of the American microbreweries and all the foreign stuff that I've yet to try makes it almost impossible to settle on a "best of" list anymore. To discovery!
sooperkool
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Davidion said:
Tr to find a nearby Flying Saucer
Wallach said:
Arrogant Bastard is the only one on your list that I have tried, and that's actually one of my "every once in a while" beers.
I've found that any beer with too much of a particular character doesn't want to make me drink it ALL the time. In the case of Arrogant Bastard it's the heavy hoppiness, in the case of Chimay it's the considerable sweetness and spiciness.
I can drink a couple of those, but I find that I like to anchor everything around beers with medium to light consistency with a slightly sweet bend, no ABV considerations; those are my session beers. Most of the big Belgian/B-style beers like Tripel Karmeliet, Leffe anything, Fin du Monde, Delerium Tremens, Grimberger, La Chouffe, Ommegang anything, fits the bill. From there you take stabs at the beers with the more intense characteristics.
sooperkool said:
Nah, I'm in NYC, don't think I have those around.
I have at least a half a dozen bars that fit that description though, so I've no shortages to worry about. In fact, if anything there's too much beer for me to drink. :lol
AbortedWalrusFetus
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TheLastCandle said:Ahhh beer. One of my passions in life.
Aside from being a beer lover of ALL types (from Chimay to Budweiser) I also brew my own. I know there are other homebrewers here, so by all means post yours as well.
This is my latest brew. It's a brown ale brewed with a pound or so of clover honey. I also used black patent and crystal malt as specialty grains to enhance the body and color. Ended up being right around 6% abv.
I HAVE THE SAME SPICE RACK AS YOU.
Also, hooray, beer! Lately I've been drinking assloads of Weihenstephaner Hefeweissbier, and it truly is the greatest hefeweiss ever created. I've also been treating myself to Rochefort 10s when I go out lately, but they get pretty pricey. No one ever has Pannepot so I don't get to drink enough of it.
BomberMouse
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Our current favorite for lunchtime at the place I work (I ussually loathe blonde beers, but this one is so soft that goes quite well with most food)
Some of my current favorites
Also, thanks to this thread I need a beer now :/
Some of my current favorites
Also, thanks to this thread I need a beer now :/
GordonGecko
Neo Member
Goose Island Bourbon County Stout
Three Floyds Dreadnaught
Cantillon Classic Gueuze
Cantillon Fou Foune
Founders Porter
Russian River Pliny the Elder
Russian River Consecration
To name a few. As far as "everyday" beers are concerned:
Founders Porter
Dreadnaught
Rochefort 10
Two Hearted
Founders Reds Rye
I can go on and on..........
Three Floyds Dreadnaught
Cantillon Classic Gueuze
Cantillon Fou Foune
Founders Porter
Russian River Pliny the Elder
Russian River Consecration
To name a few. As far as "everyday" beers are concerned:
Founders Porter
Dreadnaught
Rochefort 10
Two Hearted
Founders Reds Rye
I can go on and on..........
WorriedCitizen
Member
my beer of choice this summer:
There are many more breweries who make Landbier. It's all regional stuff mostly. Really like the stuff because it always tastes fresh and hearty like from a barrel even tho it's bottled.
There are many more breweries who make Landbier. It's all regional stuff mostly. Really like the stuff because it always tastes fresh and hearty like from a barrel even tho it's bottled.
Mango Positive
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It's been mentioned on the list of the "best" beers, but #8 should get a special mention and a picture posted. It comes out in January / February and is FANTASTIC. Buy in quantity when you see it, because it will soon be gone for another year.
Bell's Hopslam
Seriously yum.
My good buddy is the brew master for Max Lager's in downtown Atlanta, GA. We routinely bring our band keg to the brewery for a free refill of his Hopslosion (he couldn't believe that name wasn't taken) or the wonderful pilsner he makes. Seriously, this pilsner is actually better than both Urquell and the Victory Prima. We have taps coming out of our practice space refrigerator.
If anyone wants to ship me some Pliny, I'd be most grateful.
Bell's Hopslam
Seriously yum.
My good buddy is the brew master for Max Lager's in downtown Atlanta, GA. We routinely bring our band keg to the brewery for a free refill of his Hopslosion (he couldn't believe that name wasn't taken) or the wonderful pilsner he makes. Seriously, this pilsner is actually better than both Urquell and the Victory Prima. We have taps coming out of our practice space refrigerator.
If anyone wants to ship me some Pliny, I'd be most grateful.
hoverboarder
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"Some say it's foolish, some say it's reckless, but every morning it's an O'Doul's breakfast."
O'Doul's Rap
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I love beer, and for me it's usually:
O'Doul's Rap
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I love beer, and for me it's usually:
TheLastCandle said:Indeed. Guinness is rather low in alcohol. In fact, it has significantly less calories than most beers. Almost all of it's percieved thickness comes from the nitrogen. Doesn't make it any less tasty though.
i wouldn't disagree. as far as easy to come by supermarket beers go, guinness is at the top of the heap.
speaking of delicious stout beers, the absolute best one i've ever had is the Founder's Kentucky Breakfast Stout. Shit is kind of expensive, but goddamn is it ever worth it. if you guys are serious about stouts and have yet to try it, you should make it a priority next time you're beer shopping!
can be found in a bunch of places throughout Brooklyn and Manhattan, and Stone Barn at Blue Hill - http://www.beerhelps.net/the_beers_of_kelso
their Nut Brown Lager and Chocolate brews are two of my favorites, ever.
their Nut Brown Lager and Chocolate brews are two of my favorites, ever.
Great thread! This is what's currently in the fridge at the moment. The Dark Lord by Three Floyds is probably the best shown as it's only released once a year in an extremely limited amount. I just got back from Hop in the City this past weekend which is a massive Schlafly beer festival held at their downtown taproom. They had 40+ beers on draft in addition to a large assortment on cask.
The Schlafly AIPA in the 6 pack has been my favorite beer of the summer. It's hopped up, but nicely balanced with malts. It's a limited release as well, so I've been hangin on to this last six pack.
* - Quick edit to give nods to Three Floyd Dreadnaught and Schlafly Pumpkin Ale (two other current favs)
The Schlafly AIPA in the 6 pack has been my favorite beer of the summer. It's hopped up, but nicely balanced with malts. It's a limited release as well, so I've been hangin on to this last six pack.
* - Quick edit to give nods to Three Floyd Dreadnaught and Schlafly Pumpkin Ale (two other current favs)
nacire said:Great thread! This is what's currently in the fridge at the moment. The Dark Lord by Three Floyds is probably the best shown as it's only released once a year in an extremely limited amount. I just got back from Hop in the City this past weekend which is a massive Schlafly beer festival held at their downtown taproom. They had 40+ beers on draft in addition to a large assortment on cask.
The Schlafly AIPA in the 6 pack has been my favorite beer of the summer. It's hopped up, but nicely balanced with malts. It's a limited release as well, so I've been hangin on to this last six pack.
this is a thing of beauty.
Joe Shlabotnik
Banned
andymcc said:
Your "go-to beer" is 20% ABV? You don't fuck around.
WorriedCitizen
Member
wheat beer from a can that's just gross
Love me some Double/Imperial IPAs. Favorite mass produced beers are Victory Hop Wallop, Stone Self Righteous Ale and Stone Ruination, and Dogfish 90 or 120 minute IPA.
My favorite beer at the moment is Hopothesis from Freetail (local brewery in San Antonio). So freaking good, highly recommended if you're ever in the area.
My favorite beer at the moment is Hopothesis from Freetail (local brewery in San Antonio). So freaking good, highly recommended if you're ever in the area.
HappyBivouac
Member
GordonGecko said:
Rochefort 10 is an everyday beer for you? Daaamn.
WorriedCitizen said:
All beer would be better from a can than from a bottle.
The glass bottle is a marketing thing because people think it's classy and cool.
ErnieMcCracken
Member
Love some Dark Lord!!
Lost Abbey is solid (when it's not flat):
Luckily we get some good beer in Ohio. Some of what I enjoy:
Just about anything from Founders
AleSmith
Ithaca Flower Power (when it's in stock)
Most quality Belgians (St. Bernardus, Rochefort, Fantome, etc)
Dark Horse Crooked Tree
Bear Republic Racer 5
Can go to KY or IN and get some Three Floyds. Just had a growler of Gumballhead last night and love Dreadnaught.
Favorite new beer that I've had would have to be Hunahpu's Imperial Stout from Cigar City down in Tampa. Absolutely amazing stuff. Description: Marshal Zhukov's Imperial Stout with Peruvian cacao nibs, ancho & pasilla chiles, Madagascar vanilla beans, and cinnamon.
Lost Abbey is solid (when it's not flat):
Luckily we get some good beer in Ohio. Some of what I enjoy:
Just about anything from Founders
AleSmith
Ithaca Flower Power (when it's in stock)
Most quality Belgians (St. Bernardus, Rochefort, Fantome, etc)
Dark Horse Crooked Tree
Bear Republic Racer 5
Can go to KY or IN and get some Three Floyds. Just had a growler of Gumballhead last night and love Dreadnaught.
Favorite new beer that I've had would have to be Hunahpu's Imperial Stout from Cigar City down in Tampa. Absolutely amazing stuff. Description: Marshal Zhukov's Imperial Stout with Peruvian cacao nibs, ancho & pasilla chiles, Madagascar vanilla beans, and cinnamon.
WorriedCitizen
Member
HappyBivouac said:
And i thought barbarians were a thing of the past.
ganbareneopokekun
Member
this.
Like the hat?
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the only beer that I've had from a can that was better than the same brand of beer from a bottle was guinness
but that is just my opinion
but that is just my opinion
distantmantra
Member
I love Manny's Pale Ale.
Have you had the Vanilla Bean version of the Dark Lord? I think it's even better.ErnieMcCracken said:Love some Dark Lord!!
Lost Abbey is solid (when it's not flat):
Luckily we get some good beer in Ohio. Some of what I enjoy:
Just about anything from Founders
AleSmith
Ithaca Flower Power (when it's in stock)
Most quality Belgians (St. Bernardus, Rochefort, Fantome, etc)
Dark Horse Crooked Tree
Bear Republic Racer 5
Can go to KY or IN and get some Three Floyds. Just had a growler of Gumballhead last night and love Dreadnaught.
Favorite new beer that I've had would have to be Hunahpu's Imperial Stout from Cigar City down in Tampa. Absolutely amazing stuff. Description: Marshal Zhukov's Imperial Stout with Peruvian cacao nibs, ancho & pasilla chiles, Madagascar vanilla beans, and cinnamon.
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