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I live between the german and belgian border.

Fav beers:

Palm
Grimbergen (triple)
Alfa
Jupiler
Trappist
Hoegaarden

And probably lots more.

The best beer I have ever had was a house porter at a small raw bar in downtown Charleston. Now, I enjoy beer, but I'm hardly an aficionado. For me, most beer ranks somewhere between undrinkable (PBR) and satisfyingly, but not awesomely tasty (Guinness, Stella Artois). This porter, on the other hand, was delectable, unlike any other beer I have ever had since.

Yeah I probably should have posted this in the off-topic thread forum but I was a little drunk when I started this topic so oops. Edit: great. Looks like someone moved it for me.

I'm glad to see that dakka has a fair share of people who can appreciate a good beer. Although the city I live in has 4 local breweries and twice as many craft beer outlets, most people here still drink Bud Light, so a good conversation about beer is rare.

Bud Light is not beer. Bud Light is to beer as chicken McNuggets are to chicken. All Budweiser products and their equivalents taste to me as if someone spilled a bit of old beer into a glass of water.

Anyway there is a brewery here called Holy City that is run out of an old warehouse. They make an Oyster Stout brewed with oysters during winter that is unbelievable. It runs about 7% and has a unique mineral/ocean taste to it. I know it may sound disgusting but it's awesome.

Born in Mlinnesota, going to school in Iowa. I really like Leinenkugel's. I actually toured their brewery a couple years ago.

Seattle, WA - lots of great microbrews in the Northwest.

My favorite is Menage a Frog, a Belgian Tripel made by the Issaquah Brewhouse. Probably a little fruity for most people but it's my weapon of choice.

Not into ambers or stouts, used to like IPAs until the local brewers went crazy with the hops. Although there's one with my name on it - Arrogant Bastard

I am an ex-pat who was born in Australia; while living there, VB was the first choice followed closely by Crown Lager (although Crownies can be a bit heavy after 5-6).

Now living in South Caolina; Red Stripe.

I like lagers

I'm more of a Cider man myself, but we locals have two beers called Pliny the Elder and Pliny the Younger, maybe you've heard of it. Pretty darn good.

Australia. I like most beers although stouts feel like someone spat in my beer and ales not so much due to the lack of carbonation. My favourite being Schöfferhofer Hefeweizen, a fantastic beer, the Schöfferhofer Kristallweizen isn't as nice to me ,it tastes like metal.
But I'm happy to drink anything as long as it has some flavour - corona is the worst of beers.

This is my absolute favorite beer, a delicious 5.2% Ale. Available on the Island and Lower Mainland. Brewed right here!

My job takes me all over the country, so I've gotten to try a couple. My favorite, hands down comes from Portland Oregon and it is called Terminator Stout, made by a microbrewery called McMennamins (sp). Fantastic stout, puts Guinness to shame. My dad also makes an amazing Belgian, that has the faint taste of banana. Also amazing. A nice oatmeal stout will do in a pinch.

British Columbia Canada. Guinness is my beer of choice

Currently in Denver, CO.

I like most all beers... I just wish I could hold them down... I think I drink too much too fast... s'like water going down... s'like something else coming out.

 djphranq wrote:
Currently in Denver, CO.

I like most all beers... I just wish I could hold them down... I think I drink too much too fast... s'like water going down... s'like something else coming out.

Chunky Soup?

Old Empire, which is an IPA, but I was drinking it before it was cool, so I guess I'm double hipster.

I also like ruby ales like Hobgoblin, and similar normal ales. I'm not too much of a bitter or stout fan.

Another cider drinker.
"Fruit-based drink for" me too
I've never been one for beer of any type, it not being sweet enough, I expect.
After saying that, I'm not that enamoured on fizzy cider, either, preferring still 'scrumpy'-type stuff. The ale of ciders, not the Strongbow lager-types.

So, if I did convert to beers, what would you suggest I try?

Oh yeah, I'm in the Midlands, UK.
Close enough to the cider-growing capitals of the world

I am a cider drinker.
I drinks it all of the day.


Not really ... - I don't do fizzy drinks. I used to like reef with a shot of archers in it - so I'm claiming the prize for unmanliest drink here.

PredaKhaine wrote:
I am a cider drinker.
I drinks it all of the day.


Not really ... - I don't do fizzy drinks. I used to like reef with a shot of archers in it - so I'm claiming the prize for unmanliest drink here.

Well only since we haven't had anyone claim to enjoy Appletinis

Am currently in California and I have a deep seated hatred for alcohol.

Michigan. We have some stellar microbrews here in the way of Bell's, Founders, New Holland, just to name a few.

My favorite, Dragon's Milk (9-10%) from New Holland brewery.
http://newhollandbrew.com/beer/mainstays/dragons-milk-bourbon-barrel-stout/

Dragon's Milk is tasty, but it's fething expensive. 16 bucks for a 4 pack (local bar sells it for 16 bucks a bottle!)

I live in the mountains of British Columbia. And while not an expert I love the stuff.

My favorite brands though.
-Local-
Whistler powder mountain lager. *Very -very- local*

Molson Canadian

Rickard's red.

-Imported-
Guiness

Stella Artois

Vow of Silence

Northern Indiana. I prefer spirits to beer (later this week I'll be making some blueberry gin) but I have found some beer that I will tolerate;

 Alfndrate wrote:
Dragon's Milk is tasty, but it's fething expensive. 16 bucks for a 4 pack (local bar sells it for 16 bucks a bottle!)

We also have the Beer Exchange. It's a bar that runs beer prices like the stock exchange...so the more popular the beer is the more expensive. Then, once in awhile, the market crashes and beer is at its cheapest (wholesale per pint).

Dargon's Milks is expensive but I don't think we pay that much for it up here.

 Dreadclaw69 wrote:
Northern Indiana. I prefer spirits to beer (later this week I'll be making some blueberry gin) but I have found some beer that I will tolerate;

I must get me a bottle of that

 Grey Templar wrote:
I must get me a bottle of that

It's 10% alcohol by volume so it is a wee bit more pricey than other beers

I'll remember my Tums

 Dreadclaw69 wrote:

 Grey Templar wrote:
I must get me a bottle of that

It's 10% alcohol by volume so it is a wee bit more pricey than other beers

And it hits you hard. One of their big, single, bottle of it will be enough.

They also age the beer in oak bourbon barrels so it takes on a lot of flavor of bourbon on top of the nice, rich, lager taste.

 ProtoClone wrote:
And it hits you hard. One of their big, single, bottle of it will be enough.

They also age the beer in oak bourbon barrels so it takes on a lot of flavor of bourbon on top of the nice, rich, lager taste.

But it is awesome

 Dreadclaw69 wrote:
I prefer spirits to beer (later this week I'll be making some blueberry gin)

Do you take debit?

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