OT: Beer, etc.

JackB1 · Post by **JackB1** » Thu Feb 23, 2006 1:20 pm

Update.......tried Warsteiner last week......nice beer.
Smooth, easy to drink, great "middle of the road" taste.
Nothing to disike about it, but not spectacular.

Updated Rankings:

1-Sam Adams
2- Labatt Blue
3- Warsteiner
4-Stella Artois
5-Pilsner Urquell
6-Yuengling
7-Molson Ice
8-Becks

Next up.......
Grolsch

grtwhtsk · Post by **grtwhtsk** » Thu Feb 23, 2006 2:54 pm

Looks like I have some catching up to do!

Boltman · Post by **Boltman** » Thu Feb 23, 2006 3:15 pm

JackB1 wrote:Update.......tried Warsteiner last week......nice beer.
Smooth, easy to drink, great "middle of the road" taste.
Nothing to disike about it, but not spectacular.

Updated Rankings:

1-Sam Adams
2- Labatt Blue
3- Warsteiner
4-Stella Artois
5-Pilsner Urquell
6-Yuengling
7-Molson Ice
8-Becks

Next up.......
Grolsch

Remember to try the green glass bottles with the rubber flip top cover, those are the best tasting ones, I have one 16oz sitting in my fridge right now.

JackB1 · Post by **JackB1** » Thu Feb 23, 2006 5:03 pm

which Grolsch? dont they have tons of different types...amber, ale, lager, etc?

Boltman · Post by **Boltman** » Thu Feb 23, 2006 6:45 pm

JackB1 wrote:which Grolsch? dont they have tons of different types...amber, ale, lager, etc?

http://www.grolschlager.com/styles.html

Grolsch wrote:Famous Swingtop Bottle

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fsquid · Post by **fsquid** » Fri Feb 24, 2006 11:49 am

Can you buy beer online?

davet010 · Post by **davet010** » Fri Feb 24, 2006 12:01 pm

This weekend, I will be mostly drinking...

Staropramen (got a case of 24 in the pantry, and it's currently -2)

with the odd Budvar thrown in, if I decide to go out tomorrow night.

Mmmm....beer.

As for your question, Squid, you can beer over here online from lots of places. Supermarkets often prove a good source, but many of the independent sellers or even brewers will do so.

Problem with everyone but the supermarkets, is, of course, the inordinate postage cost for delivery.

fsquid · Post by **fsquid** » Fri Feb 24, 2006 12:07 pm

Looking to get some Breckenridge Avalanche Ale. Called the brewery, but they really didn't give me any damn answers!

JackB1 · Post by **JackB1** » Sat Feb 25, 2006 11:07 pm

got a 6 of Newcastle Brown Ale tonite, since a lot of you have been praising it and I also wanted to try something other than my usual
lager and i have to say, it was a pleasant surprise. I didnt know what to expect from a "brown ale" but it was very east to drink and too heavy or too dark at all. Was a little sweeter and "nuttier" tasting than lager, but I liked it a lot. I can see this being a regular in the rotation. Only negative is that it hardly has any carbonation. Anxious to see how it holds up after getting thru the rest of the 6.

Edit: After a few more, I got to say, I am reallying digging Newcastle. I was surprised at how smooth and easy going down it was. This makes me want to try some other dark ales. Not quite ready for any stouts yet though

Can anyone recomend somthing similiar to Newcastle Brown Ale?

JackB1 · Post by **JackB1** » Sun Feb 26, 2006 11:34 am

Spooky.....is Sierra Nevada similar to Newcastle?
You ever try the Sierra Nevada Harvest Ale? It is rated
even higher than the Pale Ale on http://www.ratebeer.com

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

Spooky · Post by **Spooky** » Sun Feb 26, 2006 11:38 am

JackB1 wrote: Can anyone recomend somthing similiar to Newcastle Brown Ale?

Have you ever tried Bass Ale? It's somewhat similar. It is not a true 'brown' ale though. IMO, the absolute best brown ale out there is Samuel Smith's Nut Brown Ale. Bass is a bit lighter than Newcastle and Sammy Smith 's is just a tad more robust than Newcastle.

I bet you really enjoy both if you even remotely liked Newcastle.

Spooky · Post by **Spooky** » Sun Feb 26, 2006 11:41 am

JackB1 wrote:Spooky.....is Sierra Nevada similar to Newcastle?
You ever try the Sierra Nevada Harvest Ale? It is rated
even higher than the Pale Ale on http://www.ratebeer.com

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

LOL. I was just replying to your other post when you were asking this.

No, Sierra Nevada Pale Ale is very different from Newcastle. It is more of a traditional indian pale ale. Much more yeast flavor which makes it a bit more bitter. All of the Sierra Nevada line is exceptional, but I just love a nice, refreshing pale ale a bit more than their other beers.

Spooky · Post by **Spooky** » Sun Feb 26, 2006 11:45 am

Oh god...I almost forgot my newest favorite that might just edge out Newcastle in the brown ale dept.:

Rouge's Hazelnut Brown Nectar

http://www.rogue.com/brews.html#hazelnut

GREAT stuff!!!

dbdynsty25 · Post by **dbdynsty25** » Mon Feb 27, 2006 12:49 am

Spooky wrote:Oh god...I almost forgot my newest favorite that might just edge out Newcastle in the brown ale dept.:

Rouge's Hazelnut Brown Nectar

http://www.rogue.com/brews.html#hazelnut

GREAT stuff!!!

How dare you suggest such a thing. I've tried the Rogue and it doesn't even come close to moving Newcastle out of my top spot.

JackB1 · Post by **JackB1** » Mon Feb 27, 2006 12:48 pm

I really like this Newcastle. Can't believe I went this long before "discovering" it

It's so easy to drink a few of
these in a row and normally I feel really full after 2 beers,
but not with these. They dont seem to have as much carbonation
as most beers.....maybe that's the reason? So smoooooooooooth!

davet010 · Post by **davet010** » Mon Feb 27, 2006 12:55 pm

Speaking as someone from the North of England...

Newcastle Brown Ale is a revolting liquid, drunk only by students and those interested mainly in getting plastered as quickly as possible.

<ducks>

pk500 · Post by **pk500** » Mon Feb 27, 2006 1:02 pm

Ah, you're from the North West, so don't rip the Broon, you curry-slurping prick!

Take care,
PK

davet010 · Post by **davet010** » Mon Feb 27, 2006 1:08 pm

pk500 wrote:Ah, you're from the North West, so don't rip the Broon, you curry-slurping prick!

Take care,
PK

Nice to see that members of my fan club are up and posting already !

JackB1 · Post by **JackB1** » Sat Mar 04, 2006 9:56 pm

got another update......tried Bass Ale, after liking Newcastle and Bass is pretty good, but I thought it had a little too much carbonation. It's weird cause Newcastle has too little carbonation and Bass has too much. I think I prefer too little, because you can drink a Newcastle without feeling too full afterwards. Bass was very filling to me, but I liked the flavor. Bass has a nice soft bitterness afterwards, while Newcastle is sweeter. I guess my ultimate Ale would be a mixture of the two....so the search goes on!

Here is my new update rankings:

1-Newcastle
2-Sam Adams
3-Bass Ale
4-Warsteiner
5-Labatt Blue
6-Stella Artois
7-Pilsner Urquell
8-Yuengling
9-Molson Ice
10-Becks

next up: Grolsch, Sierra Nevada, Molson Canadian, Samuel Smith's Nut Brown Ale

JackB1 · Post by **JackB1** » Mon Mar 13, 2006 1:40 pm

Tried Sierra Nevada Pale Ale this week and I wasn't too crazy about it.
MOst reviewers rave about this beer, but I didn't really care for it. A little to bitter and not enough taste for me. Also, a little too carbonated and bitter aftertaste. I was going to try Samm Smiths Nut Brown Ale, but it was $9 for a 4 pack!

Here is my new update rankings:

1-Newcastle
2-Sam Adams
3-Bass Ale
4-Warsteiner
5-Labatt Blue
6-Stella Artois
7-Pilsner Urquell
8-Yuengling
9-Sierra Nevada Pale Ale
10-Molson Ice
11-Becks

tjung0831 · Post by **tjung0831** » Mon Mar 13, 2006 1:43 pm

I have to admit, I tried the Newcastle Brown Ale over the weekend and this might just be my favorite beer right now. I'm a budweiser guy true and true also..

dbdynsty25 · Post by **dbdynsty25** » Mon Mar 13, 2006 2:45 pm

tjung0831 wrote:I have to admit, I tried the Newcastle Brown Ale over the weekend and this might just be my favorite beer right now. I'm a budweiser guy true and true also..

Took ya long enough Tjung...Newcastle rules all.

And I agree about Sierra Nevada Jack...I just cannot see what is so good about it. I know a lot of people who swear by it.

pk500 · Post by **pk500** » Mon Mar 13, 2006 2:50 pm

If you don't like Sierra Nevada Pale Ale, then don't ever try anyone's India Pale Ale. It's even more bitter than SNPA, which I find to be closer to an IPA than a regular Pale Ale.

I love Sierra Nevada Pale Ale, as it's a true ale, with plenty of bitterness. Hoppy, baby, hoppy!

I look at beers the same way college basketball coaches look at recruits: The more hops, the better.

Take care,
PK

Spooky · Post by **Spooky** » Mon Mar 13, 2006 3:00 pm

Sierra Pale Ale's are a bit of an acquired taste. I'll have to admit, it took me a couple before something 'clicked' and then there was no turning back. I can definitely see where people think they are a bit too bitter, but once I acquired the taste I find them extremely refreshing.

pk500 · Post by **pk500** » Mon Mar 13, 2006 3:05 pm

Here's a beer brewed in Syracuse of which JackB1 and DB should steer clear, but Spooky probably would dig: Beast Bitter.

http://beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/103/329/

I love the stuff. But it does take bitter to a new level!

Here are all of the fine brews produced by Middle Ages Brewing here in town:

http://www.middleagesbrewing.com/index. ... &Itemid=26

All are tasty as hell.

Take care,
PK