Favorite Beer

[Demar]

Anchor Steam  :BEER:

[skromfols]

To update the old Mormon joke: Why do you need to invite two Saudis when you go fishing? Because if you invite one, he'll drink all your beer.

(with apologies to Mormons, Saudis and fishermen)

That's true, but what's even more true is if you invite one Saudi to dinner he'll eat all of your pork ribs, and later sear to anyone that they were really lamb or goat.

[oceanluvr]

Did not see anyone mention STRAUB Brewery from St. Mary's PA.   Great beer, still made with the original recipe from 1872 and the company is still family owned.  Before the word microbrewery was even thought of, these guys were brewing great beer in the German tradition and continue to this day  :BEER:  :BEER:  :BEER:

[lucydad]

Had an Abita (Louisiana) Purple Haze last weekend with some seafood gumbo on a cold day.  It is not for everyone (a bit of raspberry flavor)-- but I like it once in a while.

No Label Brewery here in the Katy, TEXAS areas makes a complex Hefeweizen style called El Hefe....good stuff, and I know the owner/founder. 

Local fresh beer is best.

[pebra]

Otherwise, give me anything made by Belgian monks.

 ;-T   :+1   :drool 

I found Engelszell Gregorius, a trappist beer from Austria, a nice experience
Strong at almost 10 %, dark, slightly sweet, complex with some malt, caramel, fruit  :BEER:

[Pfaff!]

;-T   :+1   :drool 

I found Engelszell Gregorius, a trappist beer from Austria, a nice experience
Strong at almost 10 %, dark, slightly sweet, complex with some malt, caramel, fruit  :BEER:

I thought you'd recommend some Mack here  ;D

[Tom Gardin]

Rodeo Clown (IPA) goes good with pizza.

[gclark8]

Currently 39 degrees Celsius, got up to 41! So any beer that's cold is a good beer!   :BEER:

http://www.weatherzone.com.au/station.jsp?lt=site&lc=9021&list=ob

[john fish]

When I was in college at the U of MD, Yuengling Old German was $4.69 a case, when Bud was around $10. 

Not familiar with the Yuengling variety, but Herman the German is part of my garage art.



More garage art, anybody remember this one?



I'll second the recommendation for Straub.  I like their habit of taking a few weeks off for Deer season, and their refusal to expand.  Good stuff.  Last time I was up there and bought a case, Mr. Straub came out and warned me to keep it out of the sun or "It'll skunk on ya." 

[pebra]

I thought you'd recommend some Mack here  ;D

Well, I suppose I should!
Mack, established 1877 and the northermost brewery in the world, at 70N like Prudhoe Bay Alaska  :BEER:
From my youth I remember Mack's ordinary pilsener as pretty good. Then they had a stronger pilsener that was really outstanding.
Today, I just don't know. They make several sorts of beer, and I'll sample them if you're really interested?  8)
 

[ken farr]

I haven't read the entire post, however.....

I found quite a nice beer when visiting Austin, Tx. 

Circle Blur.

I wanna go back.

kjf

[T in NC]

Did not see anyone mention STRAUB Brewery from St. Mary's PA.   Great beer, still made with the original recipe from 1872 and the company is still family owned.  Before the word microbrewery was even thought of, these guys were brewing great beer in the German tradition and continue to this day  :BEER:  :BEER:  :BEER:

Is the golden tap still open in the back room?

[Guzzistajohn]

Valvoline racing, 10W40..... Really, this is not much different than an oil thread, all these fancy pancy beers?? you don't really buy the stuff, you just rent it!

[oldbike54]

Oklahoma Choc . Home brewed of course , and served in a pottery jar for historical Accuracy
Dusty


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[oceanluvr]

Is the golden tap still open in the back room?

Ha.... last time i heard it was, but that was some time ago

[Triple Jim]

I used Pabst Blue Ribbon hopped malt that I got in a can, corn sugar, yeast and yeast nutrient.

Cheers to a fellow home brewer!  You sure that wasn't Premier Blue Ribbon malt extract?  That was one of the very first I tried about 35 years ago.  Do you still brew?  Have you tried all-grain brewing?

[Ad B]

Hi,

there is only ONE country where they make some  ;D very, very good beers.
According Wikipedia they produce about 1150 different kinds of beer...  :BEER:
Belgium!!
(I live in the south of the Netherlands, 25 mls from Belgium)

Here are a few in a friends shop


My favorite... Oerbier:


A exclusive beer:

Yes, in the shop at the abbye, "in den Vrede".

My weekly beer:

This is a tastfull, strong Dutch beer...

I know, I have a tough life...  ::)
My only "six pack" is in the fridge...

Ad B

[kidneb]

And of course the most interesting beer is on the top shelf!  ;D

BTW,- is the IPA (to the right) also Belgian ?

[Ad B]

Hi,

And of course the most interesting beer is on the top shelf!  ;D

BTW,- is the IPA (to the right) also Belgian ?

No, the "Ipa" is an American beer.
Flying Dog Brewery, Frederick, MD 21703. The beer, Snake Dog India Pale Ale.
http://flyingdogales.com/

Ad B

[bigbikerrick]

Electric Dave's Beer from Bisbee Arizona. Its a nice 20 minute ride from my house, to get some. I like to drink the Electric Dave's draft, they have on tap at the famous St. Elmo's bar , in brewery gulch.  There is now a microbrewery right across the street from Elmos, Bisbee Brewery, that makes some killer ambers, and dark beer. You can sit in the room with the huge stainless steel vats, and drink your beer. They also make some delicious root beer, if a non- alcoholic brew is preferred.  The microbrewery will also sell you any of their beers in a glass jug, like what moonshiners use, so you can take some home.
Rick.

[Blueboarhound]

Hi,

there is only ONE country where they make some  ;D very, very good beers.
According Wikipedia they produce about 1150 different kinds of beer...  :BEER:
Belgium!!
(I live in the south of the Netherlands, 25 mls from Belgium)

Here are a few in a friends shop


My favorite... Oerbier:


A exclusive beer:

Yes, in the shop at the abbye, "in den Vrede".

My weekly beer:

This is a tastfull, strong Dutch beer...

I know, I have a tough life...  ::)
My only "six pack" is in the fridge...

Ad B

Commence drool.....

[Nic in Western NYS]

Yuengling, Rolling Rock, Blue Moon, Heineken, Wachusett Summer Ale

[Ad B]

Hi,
I forgot a tiny something...
From this:

His webshop, delivering all over the world...
(he has send packages towards Brasil!!)
http://www.speciaalbierpakket.nl/
I hope this tiny bit advertising is allowed

cheers...
Ad B

[tarless]

The best beer in the world comes from the US. Every style, every influence can all be found here in small breweries across the county.  I'm partial to beers brewed in NY and PA and dare I say New England  ;)
Not being stuck in any one tradition we do what we do best: innovate...

American small batch brews rock!

[Kev m]

I love American micro brews, BUT like typical or stereotypical Americans, soooo many breweries overdo it.

Sometimes a high quality, but more simple European beer is better.

I like beers with balance and complexity, but most of all a rich malty smooth flavor with JUST the right amount of hop finish.

[oldbike54]

I recently imbibed a brew from Estonia that was quite good. Agree with Kev. M , the simpler Euro robust brews are hard to beat . Not really a fan of IPAs , more of a Pilsner guy , but not the weak imitations . The real skunky stuff .
Dusty



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[DaGoose]

Are any of you going to be at the Strong Beer Festival in Phoenix, Az? It is the 15th of February. I am flying into Phoenix earlier in the week. Would be great to see some of you geese there.
Willie

[Triple Jim]

Dust, my boy, the skunk flavor isn't put there by the breweries.  It happens when UV reacts with hop compounds.  I've heard that the guys at Heineken purposely put it in green bottles for the US market so it'll skunk, and taste like we think it's supposed to, and they laugh about it.  The European Heineken I've seen is in brown bottles or aluminum cans.

Miller gets away with the clear bottles for High Life because...     ... there's no hops in it!  They use some alpha acids like hops have in them to give some bitterness, but no actual hops.  Pour a hoppy beer into a glass and leave it in direct sunlight for a few minutes for a great skunk flavor.   ;D

[oldbike54]

Oh I know that Jim , and skunky 'Merican beer is awful , but Pilsner Urquell , or Zambezi from Africa is so satisfying, like a mature slightly fiesty female , puts up a bit of a fight before surrendering , makes the experience gratifying .
Dusty


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[Guzzistajohn]

Guiness with a wee glass of Paddy's Irish for me tonight. 81 days till St. Pat's day! ;-T