THE Beer Thread

[psychobilly]

This is my short list. You will find me drinking one of the top 3 at any given time (and the 4th when it is in season).

Chimay grand reserve
http://beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/215/2512

Schneider Weisse Original
http://beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/72/3280

Samuel Smith's Nut Brown Ale
http://beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/113/576

Dogfish Punkin Ale
http://beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/10099/6260

[LayZ]

Few of my favs:

Tin Roof (Baton Rouge, LA) Perfect Tin Amber Ale
Tin Roof Blonde
Abita Turbodog
Abita Jackamo IPA
Abita Vanilla Doubledog (limited release for their 25th anniversary)
Covington (Covington, LA) Brewhouse Pontchartrain Pilsner
NOLA Hopitoulas IPA

I support my local brewers.

Although I can't find them in Louisiana but when I travel I always grab these:
New Belgium Fat Tire Amber Ale
Yeungling Lager

[GTGD]

Pretty jelly of all the people on the west coast who get to live nearby Stone, SN, RR, etc

But we do get DFH, The Alchemist, Troegs, and Victory.

Just cracked a Golden Monkey yesterday. Was good, though I was spoiled by the St. Bernardus Tripel I had a few weeks ago.

[Danicia]

If any of you roll into SD, you're welcome to attend my meetup group, "Beer Geeks & Board Games". We meet every other Sunday at Churchill's pub. PM me if you are dropping by so I can make sure to have the proper amount of chairs available.

[Xaine]

Originally Posted by Danicia

Yep! The craft beer brewers have been putting out some amazing porters for quite a few years. Unfortunately, everyone outside the US is stuck thinking all we do are crappy pilsners.

This is where I was on Sunday. They always have great beers from both their breweries (Lost Abbey & Port Brewing). http://www.lostabbey.com/

These guys rolled up with a food truck: It's a Dogs World

Big fan of Sam Adams, Boston Lager and also Blue Moon. That stuff its the mutz nutz.

[Xaine]

Originally Posted by SurgeonX

Hehe, cheers Xaine.
I'll give that Trashy Blonde a whirl and report back.
There's a really good beer shop a few miles from home that has beers from all around the world, so I reckon I can get some from there.

You'll probably appreciate this drinking selection for a session round my mates.
Last blow out before my little girl arrived a few months ago.
The Oranjeboom's were a bit of a wildcard as they were left overs from a party.
We'd never had the Jupiler before and it was lovely.

I'm working at a Wine Rack (Threshers) at the moment, there are a few of them around the south east. We do a pretty good selection of world beer, and can get hold of alot of stuff if you ask for it.

Beerlaos, which is the only alcoholic drink you can get in the country Laos is one we do, its actually really good :P haha

[The Kush]

@MGFalcon
My dear friend and fellow beer lover, thanks for starting this thread and giving our worshiped drink a place to be discussed. For myself and my outfit, as well as all other fun parts of my life, beer goes hand and hand.

I am also a huge fan of microbrewed beer. I cant even stand coors, keystone, miller, ect these days. I live in Colorado and we have some spectacular beers to choose from. If I get a chance I will post some pictures.

Cheers!

[LexTalionis]

Just something to add, sort of off topic, but on the topic of beer. My home town of Memphis has had a local brewery pop up in the past few years, and if you know anything about Memphis, Tn, you know that we have some of the best water in the country. Well, I can attest that Ghost River is one of the best beers in the country(imo of course). I think it has to do with the water.

[Nephilimuk]

If it has a high gypsom and epsom content it will make a huge difference to brewing.

If you get chance drink any of these

http://www.stormbrewing.co.uk/beers.php

[Wahooo]

Originally Posted by Dahmon Myncar

Also sick of the west coasts obsession with ipa's! But to each their own.

'cause they are yummmy!
Long ago I remember a Cave Creek Chili Beer with a jalapeno in the bottom, not sure if it related to that habenaro beer or not.

LOVE's me some West Coast IPA's and Double IPA's.
Russian River Brewing's "Pliny the Elder" is tops
Lagunitas' "Hop Stoopid" and "IPA" and "Little sump'n sump'n" + others
Bear Republic "Racer 5" and "Racer X"

Others of course, like the (California Coors) - Sierra Nevada Pale Ale

When out to eat if they don't have the local stuff I will get a Fat Tire, or Sam Adams. If Mexican food then a Negra Modelo (had it on tap for the first time the other day holy shit good stuff sooo much better than the bottle).

[Malorn]

Smithwick's Irish Ale is my #1, with Guinness a close second.

From my time in Wisconsin I grew to like Spotted Cow.

When I'm in my home state of Texas I drink Shiner.

When I want something a bit different I prefer Hoegaarden.

And here in Seattle there's a little local brewery called the Black Raven that has an awesome IPA. In fact all their beers are great. Love the Raven.


I'll drink just about anything alcoholic, but those are the beers I prefer.

[Danicia]

Originally Posted by Malorn

And here in Seattle there's a little local brewery called the Black Raven that has an awesome IPA. In fact all their beers are great. Love the Raven.

I am sad I did not get to enjoy some Black Raven beers when I was recently in Seattle for Lock & Load. I did manage to drink some tasty beers at Elephant & Castle, Brouwers, and a couple other fave places.

[Synapse]

German beer anyone? ***** Modelo!

[GTGD]

I had Toppy Header last night and WOW, it was amazing. If anyone lives near Vermont, go the The Alchemist and get it.

[Malorn]

Originally Posted by Danicia

I am sad I did not get to enjoy some Black Raven beers when I was recently in Seattle for Lock & Load. I did manage to drink some tasty beers at Elephant & Castle, Brouwers, and a couple other fave places.

If y'all are coming up for PAX Prime you should hit the Raven. Their Trickster IPA is fantastic. It's also 7% alcohol by volume and a few others are in the 9% range so watch out. Only takes a few pints to get into trouble. They sell growlers too, so you can get a few jugs of it and then take it back to PAX to add to the festivities.