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[andycapps]

Get some good cheap at least:

If I was strictly going for cheap I'd at least get Yuengling. Their stuff is really quite good, for what it is.

 

[ZoronMaro]

I used to think I hated all beers cause the aftertaste, then someone put a Guinness in my hand and I thought it was okay, moved to better stouts/porters from there those are my main joint. I've since expanded to a larger beer palette, but I still avoid anything super hoppy. This was an excellent thread for suggestions though GAF, thanks.

I'll give a shout-out to Trader-Joe's hefewiezen which tastes like bubble-gum and bananas, more so that any other hefe. My more snobby friends laugh, but it's sweet with almost no bitterness, and one of my favorite hefewiezens.

 

[jmdajr]

So good!

Someone recommended this to me. But ain't seen it in stores.

 

[0wing]

I don't really drink anymore, but here are my 3 favorite beers that I'd recommend to anyone.

No idea how hard it is to get imported beer in Brazil though.

 

[Cymbal Head]

Nothing bold or complicated about either one. Not spiced or overly hopped. That's what is normally considered a clean tasting beer. Kind of a palate cleanser as beers go, which is why they pair so well with food

If you're regularly buying skunked beer, you need to shop someplace else and/or go to better bars. They're likely skunking all of their beers since they're storing all of them the same way.

Brown glass protects against the light that causes skunking. Stuff that comes in green or clear bottles (or other light colors, presumably) skunks far more easily.

 

[Chozolore]

Enjoying one of these;

 

[HTupolev]

Troll post? Old Rasputin is brutal, and I love my bourbon barrel aged stouts as much as the next guy.

Old Rasputin isn't a weak beer in the broad scheme of beers, but it's far less harsh than things like Stone Imperial Russian Stout. I can hop right into an Old Rasputin, but most beers of that genre require a few sips before my palette is fully there.

(Also, Old Rasputin normally isn't a bourbon barrel stout, although they do make a variant that is.)

Guinness is also a decent intro beer.

The thing about Guinness (and most Irish dry stouts) is that they go great with a lot of food but usually suck by themselves.

The only Guinness beer I've tried that I would recommend by itself is Foreign Extra, and that's a very different beer than their Draught.

 

[Fourth Stooge]

Brown glass protects against the light that causes skunking. Stuff that comes in green or clear bottles (or other light colors, presumably) skunks far more easily.

Yes, that is Beer 101. But as I said, if they're skunking their beers...you go someplace else. Because they're not storing their beer properly. Just because a beer is in a brown bottle does not guarantee much.

 

[flatearthpandas]

I love many beers but currently Oskar Blues Dales Pale Ale is my favorite. Try some if you can!

If you can get the whiskey barrel aged Dale's, they are the single greatest beers I've ever had.

 

[Skytylz]

I don't really drink anymore, but here are my 3 favorite beers that I'd recommend to anyone.







No idea how hard it is to get imported beer in Brazil though.

Red seal ale is great, haven't had it in a while.

 

[Insane Metal]

So, I went to a supermarket here that had a bunch of imported beers and this is all I found

http://imgur.com/a/VkXAX

 

[Xun]

So, I went to a supermarket here that had a bunch of imported beers and this is all I found

http://imgur.com/a/VkXAX

Some decent beers there by the looks of things.

I'd personally pick up the following based on those pics:

Paulaner Münchner Hell
Not my favourite Hells (that would be either Augustiner Lagerbier Hell or Edelstoff), but a decent beer nonetheless.

Hohenthanner Märzen
I've not tried this beer before, but Märzen is a nice style.

Leffe Blonde

Fuller's Honey Dew

Fuller's Black Cab Stout

Bombardier Premium Bitter

Plenty of different styles to try with that lot.

There's also some decent beers in this thread, but I doubt you'll like IPAs right off the bat to be honest.

 

[Insane Metal]

Some decent beers there by the looks of things.

I'd personally pick up the following based on those pics:

Paulaner Münchner Hell
Not my favourite Hells (that would be either Augustiner Lagerbier Hell or Edelstoff), but a decent beer nonetheless.

Hohenthanner Märzen
I've not tried this beer before, but Märzen is a nice style.

Leffe Blonde

Fuller's Honey Dew

Fuller's Black Cab Stout

Bombardier Premium Bitter

Plenty of different styles to try with that lot.

There's also some decent beers in this thread, but I doubt you'll like IPAs right off the bat to be honest.

So, considering my first post in the thread, which one do you think I should try first?

 

[SoundLad]

I will also vouch for Hoegaarden

Enjoy ice cold, it's amazing

 

[Xun]

So, considering my first post in the thread, which one do you think I should try first?

I'd perhaps suggest Münchner Hell based on what you could buy locally, especially since Helles lagers are relatively easy to drink.

I will also vouch for Hoegaarden

Enjoy ice cold, it's amazing

Lovely drink.

I've still got a bottle of Hoegaarden somewhere.

 

[catabarez]

I promise that you will love this

Where the hell do I buy this?

I also can never find Sam Adam's Cream Stout. Is it seasonal?

 

[Insane Metal]

Some decent beers there by the looks of things.

I'd personally pick up the following based on those pics:

Paulaner Münchner Hell
Not my favourite Hells (that would be either Augustiner Lagerbier Hell or Edelstoff), but a decent beer nonetheless.

Hohenthanner Märzen
I've not tried this beer before, but Märzen is a nice style.

Leffe Blonde

Fuller's Honey Dew

Fuller's Black Cab Stout

Bombardier Premium Bitter

Plenty of different styles to try with that lot.

There's also some decent beers in this thread, but I doubt you'll like IPAs right off the bat to be honest.

So, I think I'm gonna try that Lindemans Pecheresse. Read a bunch of "impressions" and liked what I found. It's a Lambic, and Peach is the most pronounced taste. Most people say it's a very soft beer and also has a good balance between sweet and sour.

 

[Insane Metal]

I tried it. It is absolutely DELICIOUS OMG.

 

[fredrancour]

I promise that you will love this

woah. I love pumking but I never see any other southern tier beers near me. I have to look for this.

 

[Xun]

I tried it. It is absolutely DELICIOUS OMG.

I'll have to give it a try at some point.

Belgian beer is indeed lovely.

Good to hear you've found a beer you like.

 

[Klotera]

I'd try an Avery White Rascal. Easy to find, but not the cheapest. However, it's very smooth. Hints of sweetness, but not overly sweet.

If that doesn't work, I'd try find a decent bock. Not sure of national brands, but in the KC area, the Free State Maibock is a great one. May have to do some research on what is available in your area.

If you were in KC, I'd recommend the KC Bier Company Dunkel above all. Dunkel is not a terribly common style, but this one is amazing and very smooth. I've turned both craft and non craft people on to this one. I actually find European dunkels (which you're more likely to find nationwide) far inferior.

Overall, I'd suggest finding a good "beer bar" near you where people know their shit. If they really do, they can help guide you to a beer of your liking.