OT: Beer, etc.

JackB1 · Post by **JackB1** » Fri Nov 18, 2005 6:34 pm

after hearing PK constanltly pimping Labatt Blue on his podcasts, I finally broke down and got me a 12 pack of bottles (NOT CANS!!) and I like it a lot. Very similiar to my other favorite.....Icehouse.

What are your favorite beers?
Mine are:

Icehouse
Labatts (thanks PK!)
Bud Ice
Killean Red

dbdynsty25 · Post by **dbdynsty25** » Fri Nov 18, 2005 6:43 pm

I only drink the one and only:

Newcastle

pk500 · Post by **pk500** » Fri Nov 18, 2005 6:43 pm

Comparing Blue to Icehouse? HERESY!

My five faves, in no order:

Guinness Stout
Sierra Nevada Porter
Newcastle Brown
Labatt's Blue
Molson XXX (Canadian version)

Take care,
PK

kicko · Post by **kicko** » Fri Nov 18, 2005 6:51 pm

mine are
Sam Adams
Guinness
new castle (when i got $10 to blow on a 6)
natural Ice (when i dont have $10 to blow on 6, i get 12 for $6.99)
heineken
corona(just for summer kicks)

Jayhawker · Post by **Jayhawker** » Fri Nov 18, 2005 7:06 pm

Guinness Stout - There is no substiture!
Schlafly Hefeweizen
Boulevard Unfiltered Wheat
Harp - Black and Tan's rule!
Newcastle on tap (avoid the nasty clear bottles!)

I would also nominate the Free State Brewery in Lawrence, KS as one of the best brew pubs around. It sets the standard. As a bonus, their lawyers had to push for a law allowing them to open in Kansas, and somehow became the only place in the entire state that can sell alcohol to go on Sundays.

JackDiggity · Post by **JackDiggity** » Fri Nov 18, 2005 7:07 pm

ddtrane · Post by **ddtrane** » Fri Nov 18, 2005 7:09 pm

Imo, there is no sweeter brew than my beloved Molson Ice. After a trip that is the first thing I look for. None of the local watering holes carry my brand, so I mostly indulge at home in front of the tv during sporting events.

Zeppo · Post by **Zeppo** » Fri Nov 18, 2005 7:10 pm

I have to say my favorite beer is the Pilsner Urquell. But I don't really consider Guinness a beer, so that's in its own area.

Otherwise it's usually the darker the better, less sweet more bitter. I avoid Budweiser like the plague, but like me a good Miller High Life or a big Heineken for the bus ride to the Metros games.

PK, you mention SN Porter. You ever try Catamount Porter? That's the one beer Catamount makes that I'm sorry I can't get down here in the City.

fsquid · Post by **fsquid** » Fri Nov 18, 2005 7:20 pm

Carlsburg
Sapparo
Spaten
Coors
Some Cuban one that I've gone blank on
Yuengleng
Bavaria
Red Stripe

TheMightyPuck · Post by **TheMightyPuck** » Fri Nov 18, 2005 7:31 pm

Guinness
Stella Artois

ProvoAnC · Post by **ProvoAnC** » Fri Nov 18, 2005 7:52 pm

Sam Adams creamy stout
St. Brigid's Porter
Smithwicks
Harp
**Guinness if it is fresh from a tap with someone that knows how to pour one (and yes I send them back if they aint done right)...otherwise it sucks**

Dave · Post by **Dave** » Fri Nov 18, 2005 7:57 pm

Leinie Honey Weiss

Labatt Blue - they were a sponsor of the minor league hockey team I worked for, talk about a sweet deal!

Diablo25 · Post by **Diablo25** » Fri Nov 18, 2005 8:01 pm

Great thread...my favorite is one most of you haven't heard of - Yuengling Lager. Its America's oldest brewery (1829, located here in eastern PA) and the brewery is like 10 minutes from where I sit

http://www.yuengling.com/

They did a spot about the brewery on the History Channel a few years back when they were documenting the history of American Beer. The producer of the show fell in love with Yuengling Black and Tan (also awesome). I have toured the brewery several times (once for college credit

) I even got a chance to see the caves under the brewery where the beer was stored pre refridgeration. I have met Dick Yuengling a few times myself. Might sound like nothing to you guys but he is a celeb around here

As for my other favorites: Moosehead and Molsen.

EDIT: I see FSquid has it on his list...atta baby!

wabash97 · Post by **wabash97** » Fri Nov 18, 2005 8:03 pm

Drinking one (or two, or three): Murphy's Stout.

Drinking many more than one: Molson Canadian.

B

Jayhawker · Post by **Jayhawker** » Fri Nov 18, 2005 8:18 pm

ProvoAnC wrote: **Guinness if it is fresh from a tap with someone that knows how to pour one (and yes I send them back if they aint done right)...otherwise it sucks**

True.

The Red Lion Tavern in Lawrence, KS keeps Guiness on tap, but in its own cooler, where it is kept warmer (55 °F) than the rest of the beers. Only the fools complain.

This is a guy that knows how to live!
http://www.tmesis.com/zymological_zealotry/

fsquid · Post by **fsquid** » Fri Nov 18, 2005 8:21 pm

let me add Molsten and Labatts to mine. What can I say, I love many beers. Harp too

Jayhawker · Post by **Jayhawker** » Fri Nov 18, 2005 8:29 pm

Dave wrote:Leinie Honey Weiss

Damn good beer!

Another beer I'd like to add to my list that I don't see around much anymore is Pete's Wicked Summer Brew. Pale Ale with a Bit of Lemon.

cootdog · Post by **cootdog** » Fri Nov 18, 2005 8:53 pm

Always good and easy to find at a bar:

English ales Newcastle and Bass (I seem to switch back and forth between them -- though not on the same night)

Not so easy to find:

New Glarus Spotted Cow -- it's an ale, it comes from New Glarus, WI, and has more than a hint of corn in it. But it's very good.

pk500 · Post by **pk500** » Fri Nov 18, 2005 8:59 pm

Jayhawker wrote:I would also nominate the Free State Brewery in Lawrence, KS as one of the best brew pubs around. It sets the standard.

Agreed. Enjoyed the brew there at least once per year from 1993-97 when I worked for NHRA and worked the drag races at Heartland Park Topeka. Excellent spot for a good beer.

Take care,
PK

Post by **ScoopBrady** » Fri Nov 18, 2005 9:07 pm

Rolling Rock
Coors
Leiney Red
Michelob

I don't like darker beers very much.

GameSeven · Post by **GameSeven** » Fri Nov 18, 2005 9:19 pm

A Bass & Guinness Black & Tan might be my favorite.

I can second Diablo's Yuengling comments. Great beer but not common outside of the Northeast.

I like the occassional Sam Adams seasonal beer. Oktoberfest wasn't bad.

Another I've come to really like is Murphy's Irish Stout sold in 4 packs of cans: http://store1.yimg.com/I/beergeek_1868_10581049

-G7

Jayhawker · Post by **Jayhawker** » Fri Nov 18, 2005 9:24 pm

pk500 wrote:
Jayhawker wrote:I would also nominate the Free State Brewery in Lawrence, KS as one of the best brew pubs around. It sets the standard.
Agreed. Enjoyed the brew there at least once per year from 1993-97 when I worked for NHRA and worked the drag races at Heartland Park Topeka. Excellent spot for a good beer.

I moved from Lawrence to St. Louis in '98. We may have been drinking together. I had several friends that worked there. Hope you got to have a meal as well. Great menu!

If you make it back to Lawrence, you should stop by the Red Lyon Tavern at the opposite end of Mass St. They have Newcastle on tap there, as well as Guiness. It's also the best group of people in town to drink with, employees and regulars. No drink specials, no food. Real dartboards and steel tip darts. Great jukebox and free wifi to boot.

Of course I'm violating the first rule of the Lyon:

"Please don't tell anyone about the Lyon. We have no time for strangers. Remember, it's your seat."

Spooky · Post by **Spooky** » Fri Nov 18, 2005 9:44 pm

Sierra Nevada Pale Ale
New Castle
Bass
Guinness
Widmier Heffewieson (SP???)
Corona
Hob Goblin Ale

Airdog · Post by **Airdog** » Fri Nov 18, 2005 9:46 pm

Beers I regularly drink:
Alexander Keith's
Rickard's Red
Guinness
Sleeman's Honey
Moosehead
Corona (in summertime on deck by the pool, I find it too watery and having to put lime in a beer is ridiculous to me)
Newcastle

If you want to shotgun try a couple of these dandies (they'll put you on your ass in no time and taste absolutely terrible!):
Faxe
Crest
Lucky Force 10

Post by **Jared** » Fri Nov 18, 2005 10:00 pm

In no particular order...

Yuengling
Boddingtons
Negra Modelo
Tucher Hefewisen
Hoegaarden
Hitachino Nest White Ale