Let's talk about Beer, man!

[Shawn@PRS]

I like to have a beer every once in a while and I enjoy all types of brews. Sometimes I just want a refreshing beer on a hot summer day like Maryland's own Natty Boh, but sometimes I want a more elegant brew like Chimay Rouge.

What are some of your favorites and why?


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Dos Equis (XX) Amber is a long standing favorite. Throughout the years - even as Colorado seemed to have a micro-brew on every corner in the mid-90's - that one beer has remained a staple. When it is fresh and cold, it's pretty hard to beat.

There are times lately, I'll admit, where I'll return a 6-pack of Dos Equis. Not sure if those guys keep their beer cool enough but a lot of it seems to go sour these days. That has had me searching for something new.

While I used to enjoy a cool (not cold) Guiness, Grolsch, Samuel Smith Nut Brown Ale, a Murphy's Irish Stout, or a Boddington's Bitter, I am starting to lean away from beer that is skunky, bitter, or too hoppy. I just want a well balanced amber or hefeweizen. Blue Moon (with an orange) is a good summer beer for me but I don't generally care for fruity beer either. And Pilsner's? No thanks.

I just want a beer that is richly flavored when cold and balanced enough that the last warm swig from the bottle (or pint glass) isn't hard to choke down.

Right now, Yuengling is consistently the best beer I've ever had. The problem? I can't buy it in Colorado. :(

http://i-cdn.apartmenttherapy.com/uimages/kitchen/2010_10_22-Yuengling.JPG

[themike]

Dude - for some reason I love Natty Bo - I know people say its the bottom of the list but whenever I'm in Baltimore, I always go with the bo. For the price you can't beat it, and I actually enjoy it.

Locally, Blue Point Brewery is within 10 minutes of my house and is perfect from the brewhouse taps. A fresh pour of Toasted Lager or Old Howling Bastard will turn any frown upside down.

About 2 minutes east of Blue Point is another Brewery/Restaurante called Brick House Brewery. Not only is the food good, but they have a few brews of their own that are insane. Their "Summer Buzz" is ~9% alco, but is as smooth as Coors light, yet has the Flavors of a high quality lager. Its crazy.

[Mike Duncan]

Grolsch has been my latest interest. I don't always drink beer, but when I do...

Not a huge beer drinker, but I do enjoy some of the European offerings.

[markie]

I like to have a beer every once in a while and I enjoy all types of brews. Sometimes I just want a refreshing beer on a hot summer day like Maryland's own Natty Boh, but sometimes I want a more elegant brew like Chimay Rouge.



Ye Ole Brewmaster himself 8-)

[dprather]

Shiner Bock.

Texas' best brew, nothing else is required.

[Shawn@PRS]

Shiner Bock.

Texas' best brew, nothing else is required.

Do you guys export that into the United States? :D I actually like Shiner and had some Ruby Redbird last summer which was very refreshing.

I'm a big fan of the Yuengling brews. They are still Independently/family owned and can stand their ground against the big boys (kind of like PRS).

We have a lot of great microbrews in the area. Fordham (from the Rams Head), Flying Dog, Evo and Dogfish Head just to name a few.

[dprather]

Shiner Bock.

Texas' best brew, nothing else is required.

Do you guys export that into the United States? :D

nope, it's so good we require you to come get it.

[hippietim]

Fat Tire, Red Hook, Carolina Pale Ale are some favorites.

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Fat Tire, Red Hook, Carolina Pale Ale are some favorites.
Oooooh... I forgot about Red Hook! I was briefing at an industry conference on the Microsoft campus (about a decade ago) and MS rented out the entire Red Hook brewery to host a party for my team. It was awesome.

[andy474x]

Now here's a thread I can get into! Glad to hear there's some guys with good taste on here. I don't think I've tried any of the Yuengling brews, but I'll have to check them out. I've also not tried the infamous Natty Boh that I keep seeing on here, but my flights usually layover in Baltimore so maybe I can find a place that has it in the terminal. Anyone seen it in the airport?
I'm originally from the Grand Rapids, MI area, loads of awesome microbrews out there. Founders is a west MI favorite that has expanded distribution to many states now. Dirty Bastard Scotch Ale and Red's Rye are probably my favorites, but all their beers are worth trying. On the cheaper side, Goose Island Honker Ale is a new favorite, and I live within walking distance of the Harpoon brewery in Boston - I was never a big IPA fan but the Harpoon IPA is good stuff. Still trying to find a long enough tap line to secretly run it out of the brewery straight to my apartment :D

[sergiodeblanc]

I have been getting into cheaper and lighter domestic beers, I figure if you throw a lime in anything it will taste like a Tecate.
However I still don't have the ability to turn down a Newcastle.

[hippietim]

Fat Tire, Red Hook, Carolina Pale Ale are some favorites.
Oooooh... I forgot about Red Hook! I was briefing at an industry conference on the Microsoft campus (about a decade ago) and MS rented out the entire Red Hook brewery to host a party for my team. It was awesome.

That's how we roll :)

[OsirisProtocol]

I'm not a big beer drinker but I must admit that I'm a big fan of Dos Equis Lager. It's my go to beer in most cases. I'm also quite partial to Heineken and Guinness which I should probably attribute to my birth roots. Yuengling strikes me as a brew that people either love or hate. In a lot of cases people try it out and hate it and then on the second go around they love it. That's just been my observation in my area though. I'm still in the camp of "not a fan" but I haven't given it a second shot yet. I have recently tried Samuel Adam's Cherry Wheat which I think is great cold but not so much cool.

[Goldtop]

Hello,

This is my first post, and what a subject to start with!

I don't drink much alcohol now, but years ago my beer preference was Lone Star. I also liked Fosters once it became widely available here in the US, but Lone Star was (and still is) my number one choice. And Budweiser is my 'fail safe, you can find it anywhere' favorite.

I never got into many of the micro brews. I see some now and then that interest me a little, but so far I haven't tried more than a handful of them.

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It's a typical hot Texas day. There isn't a breeze stirring, and the sun is high in the sky. The temp. is 100+ in the shade, and the humidity is in the 90's. The end of a long, hard day. The good kind of tired. You reach into a cooler full of ice and water and pull out a bottle. It's so cold it almost hurts your hand. You open it with your church key and drink it down as the water runs down your arm... Ahhhhhhh.
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Thanks for asking the question and helping me relive a great memory! And thanks to everyone involved in providing us with this forum.

Goldtop

[John Price]

Lions Head!

[Shawn@PRS]

Lots to reply to here.

First Goldtop, this is awesome. So descriptive and full of imagery!
It's a typical hot Texas day. There isn't a breeze stirring, and the sun is high in the sky. The temp. is 100+ in the shade, and the humidity is in the 90's. The end of a long, hard day. The good kind of tired. You reach into a cooler full of ice and water and pull out a bottle. It's so cold it almost hurts your hand. You open it with your church key and drink it down as the water runs down your arm... Ahhhhhhh.

HippieTim- I haven’t tried the Carolina Pale Ale, but I certainly will next time I'm down in the Tar Heel State.

Andy474x- I'm typically not a fan of IPA's either, they tend to be too hoppy for me. So how does the Harpoon stand out from other IPA's you've tried?

Yuengling isn't the most amazing beer in the world, but their Lord Chesterfield is pretty tasty. What I like best about Yuengling is their independent ways, they're sort of like a large microbrewer. Wait, does that make sense?

[hippietim]

HippieTim- I haven’t tried the Carolina Pale Ale, but I certainly will next time I'm down in the Tar Heel State.

Beer's on me if you make it to the Raleigh area.

[Goldtop]

Lots to reply to here.

First Goldtop, this is awesome. So descriptive and full of imagery!

Thank you sir. Just thinking about it made me want a cold one. I may have to head to the store soon... ;)

Goldtop

[John Beef]

You East Coasters don't have any of the Deschutes beers. I feel bad for you.

http://www.sh2.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/deschutes-inversion-ipa-e1310240004784-224x300.jpg

Though, when I'm on the East Coast, I like to try to find Saranac Black and Tan. Brings back memories from college.

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You East Coasters don't have any of the Deschutes beers. I feel bad for you.

http://www.sh2.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/deschutes-inversion-ipa-e1310240004784-224x300.jpg

Though, when I'm on the East Coast, I like to try to find Saranac Black and Tan. Brings back memories from college.

WOW! I haven't had that in years. They still make it?

[11top]

Moose head.

Great beer, but not as interesting as it sounds.

[alantig]

Not a huge beer drinker, but when I do, I lean towards Molson and Labatts. Or Heineken - I like that as well.

[slev]

Local favorite would be Resurrection Ale by Brewer's Art. For just about anytime I like Miller High Life or maybe a Sam Adams Boston Lager. As for Natty Boh, for some reason it's particularly good at the Sidebar in B'more. Maybe because it's $2 a pop and the music is loud. :D

[Faded]

A local Nashville favorite is Yazoo Pale. Very balanced with a full taste.
A personal favorite and old standby is Guiness when I'm at a bar with friends
On a hot day it's Sam Adams Summer
During shows it's whatever's free...usually Coors or Bud light

[wilerty]

Guinness ... if there is no Jameson ...

Smithwick's is good also ...

[themike]

Guinness ... if there is no Jameson ...

Here Here!

[Joel_P]

So many choices.. for me it's about the seasons.

When I'm in Nashville for work I really dig Yazoo Dos Perros. Mild taste, with great overtones.
Summer... I really dig Boulevard Pilsner. Perfect for the times at the BBQ. Light and crisp.. think cooking out.
Import-- Franziskaner Weissbier... great light wheat style beer.. refreshing, very non-typical beer taste, light, smooth.
Dark/Stout- Rogue Shakespeare stout.. FULL flavor.. to me it way out does Guinness. Malty, thick, almost chocolately overtones.
All time favorite... Anchor Steam from SF. Flavor is what I look for in a beer.. has a full beer taste.
Favorite local beer here OKC... COOP DNR or F5... fantastic.

So many great regional beers and micro brews... I could go on and on. I like beer... ;)

[slipbeer]

I used to be a big American Pale Ale fan - Sierra Nevada comes to mind as a great one.

But then I started spending alot of time working in Belgium and Belgium truly is the Disneyland of beer.

I even managed to end up staying in a hotel that was a block walk away from a place that you can sit by a river and drink Westvleteren 12, which is the 1959 Les Paul of beer only it only costs about 3 Euro a bottle.

My go to beer these days is Duvel, which is a ass knocker of a blond bombshell.
http://duvelmoortgatusa.com/thmb_w.php?img=duvel_33750glass.jpg&W=260

[andy474x]

Lots to reply to here.

First Goldtop, this is awesome. So descriptive and full of imagery!
It's a typical hot Texas day. There isn't a breeze stirring, and the sun is high in the sky. The temp. is 100+ in the shade, and the humidity is in the 90's. The end of a long, hard day. The good kind of tired. You reach into a cooler full of ice and water and pull out a bottle. It's so cold it almost hurts your hand. You open it with your church key and drink it down as the water runs down your arm... Ahhhhhhh.

HippieTim- I haven’t tried the Carolina Pale Ale, but I certainly will next time I'm down in the Tar Heel State.

Andy474x- I'm typically not a fan of IPA's either, they tend to be too hoppy for me. So how does the Harpoon stand out from other IPA's you've tried?

Yuengling isn't the most amazing beer in the world, but their Lord Chesterfield is pretty tasty. What I like best about Yuengling is their independent ways, they're sort of like a large microbrewer. Wait, does that make sense?

I'm the same with IPA's Shawn, for a long time I just couldn't get into the really hoppy/bitter stuff. Still don't for that matter, but the Harpoon has a nice balance. It has an appropriate amount of hops, and enough sweetness to round it out. It's not a grand champion of beers, but definitely good, a great 6 pack to grab for band practice since most will like it. It's pretty big here in Boston, I would think you could track some down in your area.
Osiris, +1 on the Sam Adams Cherry Wheat! I don't drink much Sam and I wasn't a fan of it the first time I had one, but someone forced one on me in a frosty mug last summer and it was delightful. I guess while we're on the subject of fruity beer, I'll just go ahead and admit that I love to drink Leinie Summer Shandy on a hot day...

[MykeWright]

Beer should come in barrels, have no CO2 added and be served direct from the barrel or via a handpump at cellar (cool, NOT cold) temperature. That is all :D

I have too many favourites to list, but depending on what the pub is serving it will often be something from a small brewery that I've never tried before and may never see again.

[Mikegarveyblues]

Grolsh is good... Free strap locks! :)

Some of the Eastern beers like Tiger are growing on me but my current favourite is Peroni Nastro Azzurro. Mmmm!

[Drew]

Beer....a favorite topic of mine. I used to brew my own....when I had far more free time than I do now. For now I just appreciate what others create and try to hit about 1 or 2 beerfests yearly. Here are some of my favorites I've accumulated over the years

1) Redhook Longhammer IPA: This was my first favorite hoppy brew and I still considerate it a gold standard in the pale ale/IPA category. Crisp with pleasant but not overbearing hop presence. Luckily the brewery is 40 miles away so I can go to there and get it fresh at their pub.

2) Chimay Grande Reserve: The definitive Belgian style triple. Nothing touches it, period.

3) Dogfish Head 120 Minute IPA: At the 15 to 18% ABV range, one glass of this usually has me spinning but the intense and surprisingly sweet in lieu of bitter hop flavor makes this beer pure heaven for hop lovers. So much better if you have the RARE opportunity to get it on tap.

4) Fullers Pale Ale: The Brits just know how to make great session beer.

5) Sierra Nevada ESB: Sadly no longer made but I pray for the day it returns.

6) Shipyard Smashed Pumpkin: Mainers make great beer! These guys consistently put out great product but this particular beer is a real home run. 9% ABV wheat based spice beer with real pumpkin. Does get a bit fatiguing after a while but a couple of glasses is a real treat.

[Shawn@PRS]

Thanks for the suggestions guys, keep ‘em coming.

So far Harpoon IPA and Fuller’s Pale Ale are on my short list.

[Phishdog]

Since moving to central Oregon I have been trying more and more IPA's...

Boneyard Brewing has one that is good.

Chainbreaker IPA from Deschutes is tasty as is the Red chair they brew.

I had a chance to try Pliny the Elder from a keg at a pub down the street and it was very good...It is a CA beer but delicious all the same.

Lots of breweries around here for sure...

[Shawn@PRS]

Since moving to central Oregon I have been trying more and more IPA's...

Boneyard Brewing has one that is good.

Chainbreaker IPA from Deschutes is tasty as is the Red chair they brew.

I had a chance to try Pliny the Elder from a keg at a pub down the street and it was very good...It is a CA beer but delicious all the same.

Lots of breweries around here for sure...


I really enjoy Full Sail Amber Ale. I believe they are located in Portland Oregon

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You know, the fact is I just don't drink much beer anymore. I've even stepped away from the big red's. I'm more of a top-shelf Vodka & Tonic guy these days.

[hippietim]

Gin and tonics here. Hendricks baby.

[Aldwyn]

Nothing beats Harpoon IPA on tap, if you ask me. Hoppy and full of flavor.

And a close second (even in bottles) is Sam Adams Noble Pils. Less hoppy, but still full of flavor, though now with a wist of citris. Why they stopped making it I dont know... their new spring ale isnt all that good. :(

[NorthCoast]

Northern Michigan's Finest:

http://beersforfears.files.wordpress.com/2011/04/img_2221.jpg?w=590&h=885

[justmund]

Gin and tonics here. Hendricks baby.
with cucumber I hope!

Man, all this beer talk and I can't really join in.

Oh well, for reference if anyone is ever in Australia (or even better, Tasmania...)

Aussie Wide:

-Little Creatures Bright - light, slightly sweet/fruity (slightly), the kind of beer you can drink all night and not get sick of.
-James Squire Pale Ale - another lighter beer, a little bit fruity and not as hoppy and big as most pale ales, refreshing, another all night beer
-James Squire everything else - give them all a shot, I'm partial to the IPA and Golden Ale
-Victoria Bitter (VB) - I'd rather drink warm cats urine
-Matilda Bay Fat Yak Pale Ale - similar to the Squire Pale but bigger and punchier, tends to fill me up a bit though
-Crown Lager - don't bother. Local legend is it's just the top scrapings from the VB vat.
-Coopers - good beers, especially the stout. Try them too!

Tassie specific:

Standards:

-Cascade Lager - choice beer in the 80s, made a come back early 2000s, just a really good standard lager
-Boags XXX - an under rated beer, doesn't taste horrible when it gets a little bit warm, nice amount of hop
-Cascade Pale Ale - my standard fridge filler, funny story with this one, they changed the bottle size from 375 to 345ml and tried to capture the 'boutique market' (and charge the same for it). Tasmanian sales dropped massively since we actively boycotted it, Cascade changed back to 375ml and all was normal. Great beer, not fruity like the other pales I mentioned.
-Cascade/Boags Premium - Boags is the pick, but there's better for cheaper

Boutique:

-Moo Brew - started by a professional gambler who built a 200 million dollar museum that's sex and death themed, doesn't charge locals entry and holds a mostly free music & arts festival every year. Yep. All their beers are really good, the limited stout is apparently amazing (at $30 a BOTTLE it should be) but I'm yet to try it.
-Two Metre Tall - they grow the ingredients for their beers, which are fantastic. They do vary a little from bottle to bottle, I had the Derwent Spelt and Heritage Hop Ale the other night and it was great.

Hmm might ride home and drink some beer now, all this typing has made me thirsty!

[jcha008]

The two that I've been enjoying recently.
http://ciceronito.files.wordpress.com/2008/12/1024106734_a6c738e28d_o.jpg?w=450&h=616
http://www.nikibrown.com/designoblog/wp-content/uploads/2008/07/peroni3.jpg

[mad monk]

1- Old Rasputin 12th Anniv
2- Smuttynose Baltic Porter
3- Night Stalker
4- Old Rasputin
5- Dominion Oak Barrel Stout
there's more, but...

[Boogie]

Dos Equis (XX) Amber is a long standing favorite....

Right now, Yuengling is consistently the best beer I've ever had. The problem? I can't buy it in Colorado. :(

http://i-cdn.apartmenttherapy.com/uimages/kitchen/2010_10_22-Yuengling.JPG

That's kinda spooky, considering how different those two beers are from each other, and that those are my favs, too. When fresh and on tap, Yuengling is absolutely tops. In fact, I will be picking up a few cases when I pick up a buddy at the Cincinnati airport for Memorial Day weekend. Can't get the stuff in Indy, either. A 3 hour round trip well spent. 8-)

[gearhead]

In no particular order:

Stella Artois
Blue Moon
Boulevard Unfiltered Wheat
Red Hook Wit
Stevens Point Belgian White
Stevens Point Horizon Wheat
Marshall Sundown Wheat - this is a local Tulsa beer that is excellent

[Shawn@PRS]

I went to the Baltimore Lithuanian Festival yesterday and tried some of the local brews.

The blue label is the better of the two, but both are pretty good. I saved the bottles to refill during my next home brewing session.

http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i68/gitfukintar/IMG_3883.jpg

http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i68/gitfukintar/IMG_3891.jpg

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The photo of the white-labeled bottle is quite creative. :)

[Shawn@PRS]

The photo of the white-labeled bottle is quite creative. :)

purely coincidental

[Aldwyn]

Looks like a maypole to me!

[veinbuster]

I'm starting to think most countries don't export their best beers. This is certainly the case in Canada.
When I'm out I usually order the darkest beer on tap.
At home amongst the experiments I usually have some combination of Amsterdams (most often Nut Brown Ale), Mill St or Guiness with the funny thing in the can that makes it pour a proper head.

[swede71]

Carlsberg hof,Newcastle brown ale,Spendrups premium lager,Pripps blå

[mad monk]

Shawn, Shiner Bock is available in MD. I'll bring you a 6 to EXP. Or more if you're so inclined. Just let me know.

[Shawn@PRS]

Shawn, Shiner Bock is available in MD. I'll bring you a 6 to EXP. Or more if you're so inclined. Just let me know.

That is very generous of you. I'm sure we can find 4 friends to share a beer with us!

[lshines]

BEER, BEER, BEER - isn't there a song about that? I'm sure it was accompanied on a PRS!
But, I thought y'all were talking about GOOD BEER. On that, when you come to Richmond, VA to play that PRS, you will be privledged to be able to obtain Legend's. You'll never leave - yea, PRS and Legend's - they're both that good.

This is a public service announcement - I'm trying to help my fellow PRS players. Others aren't worthy.

Linwood

[justmund]

Man, all this beer talk and I can't really join in.

I lied, work are sending me to the US for a week. Looking forward to sampling all of the above!

[Shawn@PRS]

I tried the Evo Primal Pale Ale this weekend. Its fairly hoppy yet well balanced. Crisp and tasty, perfect for summer.

[PRSHB2]

OK, it's about time I hop into this thread. Since moving to Portland, OR metro back in 1980 I've had a front row seat while watching the micro brewery industry grow and transform. They say that Portland has more brew pubs per capita than anywhere else in the US. At one point, years ago, I was doing computer/network consulting for Widmer Brewery and was there to see firsthand their installation of the first bottling plant. Way more high tech than I could have thought possible. Over the years I've become quite the beer lover (some might even say beer snob), but over the last 5 years or so my preference is very heavy with IPA. I frequent a couple of different bottle shops along with several pubs that always have rotating taps, and we are talking a LOT of taps. Over 50 in one case. IPAs have such a variety that you can always find something new and tasty, but there are a few out there that don't work for me. My favorites include the following:

http://www.thebarleyblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/firestone-walker-double-jack.jpg

http://oregonbeerproject.com/img/bottle/lompoc-c-note.jpg

http://bythepint.com/sites/default/files/images/avery-brewing-maharaja-imperial-india-pale-ale.preview.jpg

http://www.roseys2010.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/Bridgeport_HopCzarPackaging-copy.jpg

I could go on and on, but there's not enough bandwidth available for all of them. If you have a Smartphone, check out the app called Untappd (weird spelling included). Fun app to track and rate beers that you try. I started using it in January and have tapped 84 unique beers since then. Makes drinking even more fun. The best part is that my fiance (ex-wine drinker) loves sampling beer with me, going to beer fests, etc. Makes my life even better. And she likes it when I play guitar too, should have married her instead of that other one.

One last pic, this might give you an idea of how I feel about Hops. I suppose you could say Hops are in my blood.

http://jeffblack.smugmug.com/photos/i-Vqm2Lmm/1/XL/i-Vqm2Lmm-XL.jpg

[slowro]

I am a lager man, mostly our national drink, tennants lager! Its nothing special but I like it.
I have some loch fyne ales to try after doing a job for them. Il post some pictures of the crate they have me, top people!

[Shawn@PRS]

Thanks for the info prshb2, I'm going to check out untappd!

Ps- I noticed your tatt in the other thread. Very nice

[Bjørn M]

One of my favs is this:
http://bloggfiler.no/frkkristel.blogg.no/images/1062969-10-1308224741926.jpg

Generally referred to as Ass Fatbeer :)

[james]

currently having one of my favs

http://beerbent.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/hop-rod-rye_1.jpg

[Shawn@PRS]

currently having one of my favs

http://beerbent.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/hop-rod-rye_1.jpg

My man!

[Shawn@PRS]

Maryland's Own

http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i68/gitfukintar/NP.jpg

I stole the beer cap thing from James

[SuperFly53]

http://i514.photobucket.com/albums/t343/superfly53_Norm/Budweiser-Beer.jpg


Buuuuuuuuurp!!!!!!!


Only beer for me!

[Shawn@PRS]

Another locally brewed gem, Evo Primal Pale Ale

http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i68/gitfukintar/photo1.jpg

[SuperFly53]

From the Land Of Sky Blue Waters....

http://i514.photobucket.com/albums/t343/superfly53_Norm/Hamms-Premium-can.jpg

Not being snarky fellas..... I just really like a nice cold American Lager...

[Serious Poo]

The brewery is maybe 15 minutes away, great place to hang with friends and drink a few of these:

http://img444.imageshack.us/img444/218/runinationipa.jpg

[Brian]

From the Land Of Sky Blue Waters...I don't really drink it, but I have to give a big thumbs-up to your choice!

[Shawn@PRS]

The brewery is maybe 15 minutes away, great place to hang with friends and drink a few of these:

http://img444.imageshack.us/img444/218/runinationipa.jpg

Lucky

[Zilmo]

Not much of a beer drinker, but I had a Newcastle last night that really helped cool the 100 degree Las Vegas heat.

[docbennett]

http://t2.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcTHKlgfyMniNiH_Y61lVWoNJH2P_J-DekzuKCvEOkDxOFJU-UUBBwd80w (http://bellavinoathens.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/Arrogant-Bastard2.png)

[hippietim]

I had a beer last night. It was good.

[Shawn@PRS]

I enjoyed the murky goodness of this Leinenkugal

http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i68/gitfukintar/IMG_4687.jpg

[Blackbird]

I enjoyed the murky goodness of this Leinenkugal

http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i68/gitfukintar/IMG_4687.jpg

In college that was known as the Fruity Pebbles beer. Tastes exactly like the cereal.

[andy474x]

I enjoyed the murky goodness of this Leinenkugal

http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i68/gitfukintar/IMG_4687.jpg

Leine's makes some good brews. Might just have to have one in a cold, frosty glass tonight... gotta stay hydrated in this heat!

[dantedayjob]

Mmmm beer....

I have been brewing, both home and pro, since '89. Love it, love the process... Right now I have an Irish-style dry stout and a doppelbock (brewed in the lighter colored Maibock style) in my keg fridge. Here are some pics of other recent brews:

Oktoberfest

http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i302/tsuei05/OktoberfestPintPic.jpg

Falconer's Flight Red Ale (Falconer's Flight is a hop blend named for the late Glen Falconer, a brewer from the northwest. Glen was a buddy of mine and I really miss him. This beer was a tribute to him)

http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i302/tsuei05/RedAlePintPic.jpg

Helles-ish ... sort of toes the line between a Helles and a German Pils, but made with ale yeast

http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i302/tsuei05/2012-02-27161958.jpg

Here is me, white shirt, on the opening day of my first brewmaster's position... fall '96

http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i302/tsuei05/GeorgeMickeycopy.jpg

[dantedayjob]

OH, in answer to Shawn's original question;

I LOVE Sweetwater 420. I think it may be the best beer in America right now... it is refreshingly citrusy from (presumably) the Cascade hops, perfectly balanced between malt and hops with just enough bitterness to finish dry and make you want to keep drinking... the body is light enough to make a great lawnmower/poolside beer while still having FLAVOR... alcohol content is in the sessionable range... just an all around great beer. Highly recommended

BTW, Shawn, didn't know you homebrewed... Nice! Are you on HBT? My screen name there is wailingguitar

[Shawn@PRS]

Very nicely done! So which brewery do you work for?

I've done some homebrewing using kits, but I certainly couldn't consider myself a "brewer". That would be like calling myself a "Chef" after making a box of Mac and Chee. :)

This fall I may take a stab at making some Amber Ale.

[dantedayjob]

Very nicely done! So which brewery do you work for?

I've done some homebrewing using kits, but I certainly couldn't consider myself a "brewer". That would be like calling myself a "Chef" after making a box of Mac and Chee. :)

This fall I may take a stab at making some Amber Ale.

Thanks :) Not actually employed as a brewer at the moment -although there is an iron in the fire, we're looking for a location for a pub and if a suitable spot is found we will be doing a brewpub with some keg distribution. Currently I do some freelance industry consulting; system evaluations, assisting with recipe formulation, etc. I have brewed for Bell's (known as Kalamazoo brewing at the time), Rogue Ales, Breckenridge (the pic was from a pub they had in Birmingham, Al, City Breweries (Magic City/Port City/Lexington City), Little Star/Mad Monk and a couple others over the years.

If you haven't ever checked it out, look at HBT/Homebrew Talk.... good online community for homebrewing from the very basic (which end of the malt extract can do I open?) to the seriously advanced (How does the geometry of the fermentation vessel effect flavor profile and conditioning time?). It's a pretty fun community... as always there is the 'grain of salt' thing when 5 people give you 7 answers, but you know how that is!

[Shawn@PRS]

Congratulations, you keep good company with some of the heavy hitters in the micro brew world!

I've never been on HBT, but I'll check it out. I could certainly use some pointers.

If you're looking for a location for your new brew-pub, Stevensville Maryland should definitely be considered! :cool:

[dantedayjob]

Thanks, I got lucky to know the guys at Kalamazoo and Rogue, not only do they make great beer, but they're good people too

As for Stevensville, well... Tell Paul if he wants to open one up in the factory there, pub or micro, I'll be more than happy to run it for him! :D

[themike]

This thread is going to force me to drink more ...

[cjmwrx]

It's made in Texas. Nuff said.

I started an IV drip of this stuff while at UT.

http://www.theperfectlyhappyman.com/uploads/shiner-bock.jpg

[dantedayjob]

This thread is going to force me to drink more ...

I don't drink anymore... I don't drink any less, either... :D

[dsimms]

I don't like the mild American beers. Give me something with some flavor like a Guinness, Tucher Dunkle, or some of the IPAs (Two Hearted, Harpoon). Also like Unibrou's Trois Pistoles for a hearty strong ale. Dammit, now you've made me thirsty and it's late and all I've got left in the fridge is a couple of Sam Adams Imperial Stout! This stuff is very strong and bitter. The Guinness runs away and hides when I pull one of these out.

[Gnash]

Mmmmmm:
http://img694.imageshack.us/img694/3361/singhabeer.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/694/singhabeer.jpg/)

The finest!

My Bird's got me on this at the moment though :(
http://img607.imageshack.us/img607/6416/sanmiglightbymarphygd33.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/607/sanmiglightbymarphygd33.jpg/)

It's not bad, but there is just something 'wrong' about low calorie beer......

Tiger Light is OK, as is the full fat stuff.
Myanmar Lager is pretty tasty, which came as a pleasant surprise when I was over in Burma recently. ( I have some pics somewhere... )
Beer Lao when in Laos is pretty good, I know a lot of guys in Thailand who drink it over Thai beer
In Cambodia I'd go for Anchor, not Angkor ( the latter tastes like formaldahyde, as does the Thai beer Chang )
Tsing Dao in China is pretty good, be careful not to sup any of the fake stuff though ( seriously!! )
Obviously San Miguel Light whilst in the Philippines is the tipple of choice.
Indonesia and Malaysia don't have local beer, for fairly obvious reasons :(

[Shawn@PRS]

I've had plenty of Singha (it's a NAMM tradition), but I haven't explored many of the other Asian beers. It looks like I need to do some research.

[Gnash]

I've had plenty of Singha (it's a NAMM tradition), but I haven't explored many of the other Asian beers. It looks like I need to do some research.

Ah sweet Singha how I miss you. I only get to sample it on the rare occasions when I'm out and they don't have SanMig L handy. The things we do for love!

One more I'd like to recommend for that highly scientific research was my mainstay when I lived in Cyprus:

KEO!!!!

http://img191.imageshack.us/img191/8229/keoe.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/191/keoe.jpg/)

[Shawn@PRS]

Ah sweet Singha how I miss you. I only get to sample it on the rare occasions when I'm out and they don't have SanMig L handy. The things we do for love!


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You have it made. Singha and authentic Thai food. Nice!

I've never been to Thailand, but it's on my "must see" list.

[TGSCAN]

[http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7269/7428097714_a5f783a77b_o.jpg

[Shawn@PRS]

^^^ Artiste' ^^^^

[quiltmaster]

Fullers ESB & London Pride or Morlands Old Speckled Hen . All premier ales . Cant go wrong with any of them . Givem a go !

[Shawn@PRS]

Fullers ESB & London Pride or Morlands Old Speckled Hen . All premier ales . Cant go wrong with any of them . Givem a go !

I've had Fuller's London Pride and Old Speckled Hen. Both are top notched English brews! I'll have to track down some Fuller's ESB and give it a try.

[Hopeful Sinner]

http://dl.dropbox.com/u/40066608/bluemoon1.jpg

I've been all over Blue Moon Belgian White w/ orange slices since the weather warmed up and the Pizzeria next to where I work has Magic Hat #9 on tap!

If you haven't had either of these jewels, stop what you're doing, it's libation time...

[rugerpc]

It's generally Killians or Newcastle for me.

[quiltmaster]

I've had Fuller's London Pride and Old Speckled Hen. Both are top notched English brews! I'll have to track down some Fuller's ESB and give it a try.

ESB is stronger (5.9%) and bit more fruity than London Pride . Is a fantastic drop IMHO . Absolute Nectar ! Had the pleasure of touring the Fullers Brewery in Chiswick , London a few months agao . Sampled quite a few of their offerings . . Quite enjoyable and then we staggered off !

[gearhead]

I enjoyed the murky goodness of this Leinenkugal

http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i68/gitfukintar/IMG_4687.jpg

Got a couple of these in the fridge right now. Great beer!

[Shawn@PRS]

Having fun with a Belgian Blonde

http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i68/gitfukintar/leffe.jpg

[JGreen]

After having lived in the UK and Ireland for the past twenty five years, I've become a bit of a European beer devotee...

Becks, Kronenbourg 1664 and of course Guinness (actually a stout) top the list for me.

[swede71]

Leffe is nickname for Leif in Sweden....i once heard a cool cover on Sabbath Sweet leaf sung in swedish called Svettiga Leffe,translated Sweaty Leif....hmmm with that i will have a cold Norrlands guld

[Shawn@PRS]

As recommended by James, PRS webmaster and connoisseur of all things cool.

Tank 7 Farmhouse Ale from Boulevard Brewery KCMO

http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i68/gitfukintar/photo-4.jpg

[themike]

I wish they sold the PRS Pint Glasses in the store - mine from Experience gets HEAVY use and is starting to fade. For some reason beverages just taste better out of that cup than others....

[andy474x]

I wish they sold the PRS Pint Glasses in the store - mine from Experience gets HEAVY use and is starting to fade. For some reason beverages just taste better out of that cup than others....

+1 to that, I could see a set in my cupboard if they were made available! And Shawn, that Farmhouse Ale looks pretty dang good. I'll have to keep an eye out for it.

[themike]

+1 to that, I could see a set in my cupboard if they were made available! And Shawn, that Farmhouse Ale looks pretty dang good. I'll have to keep an eye out for it.

I propose a set of pint glasses for sale in the store - one to mark each pinnacle of PRS (Collection Series, Private Stock, PRS Acoustics, PRS US, PRS CAD (US Amps) and PRS SE).

Similar in design style and priced at $50 a set. Done. Ill take 2.

[Shawn@PRS]

When it's raining at the beach.

http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i68/gitfukintar/photo-6.jpg

I know it has received a lot of positive attention, but I'm not the biggest Lager fan. Still, Session is pretty tasty

[james]

Shawn, how did you like that farmhouse ale?

[John Beef]

I have been drinking this, unless Trader Joe's runs out of it, which happens.

http://i155.photobucket.com/albums/s289/corrnd/Hoosier%20Beer%20Geek/MissionIPA-1-1.jpg

It's a fantastic beer. Everything I want in a good IPA for $5.99.

[Shawn@PRS]

Shawn, how did you like that farmhouse ale?

The Farmhouse ale is amazing, I really enjoy it!

[Shawn@PRS]

I have been drinking this, unless Trader Joe's runs out of it, which happens.

http://i155.photobucket.com/albums/s289/corrnd/Hoosier%20Beer%20Geek/MissionIPA-1-1.jpg

It's a fantastic beer. Everything I want in a good IPA for $5.99.

I don't have a TJ's near my house, but I will definitely check this out next time I'm able to.

[gear_freak]

If you like IPAs, this one is pretty good. I just tried it for the first time last night. Tasty!!

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-6DpukVz8PMM/UCaOaE3oy-I/AAAAAAAABYQ/0JYcbn7vBKI/s556/hopnotch.jpg?gl=US

[Shawn@PRS]

Boulevard makes some really great beer. I'm enjoying their wheat beer as well as the Farmhouse Ale and their Sixth Glass.

http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i68/gitfukintar/photo.jpg

[Herr Squid]

Mmm..... I loves me some Leffe!



Having fun with a Belgian Blonde

http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i68/gitfukintar/leffe.jpg

[Herr Squid]

Myke Wright should be sainted for bringing these over for Namm '12. They were fabulous!!

http://users.owt.com/dcowley/namm12/namm-bottles.jpg

[vchizzle]

Oktoberfest is hitting the shelves. My favorite beer of the year. I like Capital Brewery, a local here. Also like Leinenkugel's, which was local but I think partially bought out.

Anyone have suggestion for Maryland micros to try for Exp?

[vchizzle]

I like pretty much every Ale Asylum concoction -if you're ever in Madison give it a shot. http://aleasylum.com/aboutus-info/brewerybeers/
Hopalicious is my fave when it's hot out, Ambergeddon just about any other time.

[Shawn@PRS]

Oktoberfest is hitting the shelves. My favorite beer of the year. I like Capital Brewery, a local here. Also like Leinenkugel's, which was local but I think partially bought out.

Anyone have suggestion for Maryland micros to try for Exp?

I like what I'm seeing with Ale Asylum! Next time I'm in the neighborhood, I'll be sure to check them out.

As for Maryland brews, I'd recommend the following:
Flying Dog http://flyingdogales.com/
Evolution http://www.evolutioncraftbrewing.com/
16 Mile http://16milebrewery.com/
Dogfish Head (technically located in Delaware, but located on the same peninsula as us) http://www.dogfish.com/
Fordham (from the Ramshead Tavern where Paul started building guitars) http://fordhambrewing.com/wp-content/plugins/age-verification.php?redirect_to=http://fordhambrewing.com%2F

[vchizzle]

Give me a call if you're coming this way ever, they're very close to where I live. I'll meet ya for one. I'll check out the Flying dog for sure, I've seen it in stores here & maybe some of the others I can try in a couple weeks!


I like what I'm seeing with Ale Asylum! Next time I'm in the neighborhood, I'll be sure to check them out.

As for Maryland brews, I'd recommend the following:
Flying Dog http://flyingdogales.com/
Evolution http://www.evolutioncraftbrewing.com/
16 Mile http://16milebrewery.com/
Dogfish Head (technically located in Delaware, but located on the same peninsula as us) http://www.dogfish.com/
Fordham (from the Ramshead Tavern where Paul started building guitars) http://fordhambrewing.com/wp-content/plugins/age-verification.php?redirect_to=http://fordhambrewing.com%2F

[Em7]

Fordham (from the Ramshead Tavern where Paul started building guitars) http://fordhambrewing.com/wp-content/plugins/age-verification.php?redirect_to=http://fordhambrewing.com%2F

Do you know if Fordham Copperhead Ale will be on tap at Experience this year?

[Herr Squid]

I like what I'm seeing with Ale Asylum! Next time I'm in the neighborhood, I'll be sure to check them out.

As for Maryland brews, I'd recommend the following:
Dogfish Head (technically located in Delaware, but located on the same peninsula as us) http://www.dogfish.com/


Last year when I realized that Dogfish Head was over there in Delaware, I was thinking about making a quick jaunt there over the Experience weekend. Then I realized how long a drive it was, and that I'd be drawn towards their 11%-15% brews and it didn't seem like such a good idea... I'd still love to go. Their World Wide Stout rocks my world!

[Shawn@PRS]

Dogfish makes some great beers and Sam Calagione, the founder, has done a lot to inspire other microbrewers.

[mad monk]

Hey Shawn! It's getting close to Experience. I'll be there on Sig Club night with the Shiner Bock. We'll only need 3 other "friends" though. My son is joining us. I'll srop a line on Tues.

[vchizzle]

Hey Shawn! It's getting close to Experience. I'll be there on Sig Club night with the Shiner Bock. We'll only need 3 other "friends" though. My son is joining us. I'll srop a line on Tues.A man with beer makes many friends:D

[Shawn@PRS]

Hey Shawn! It's getting close to Experience. I'll be there on Sig Club night with the Shiner Bock. We'll only need 3 other "friends" though. My son is joining us. I'll srop a line on Tues.

Thanks Mad Monk, that is very kind of you. It would be a pleasure to have a beer with you!

[Jimbob]

Gotta do a plug for my local backyard brew........great stuff!

http://i259.photobucket.com/albums/hh293/jpridx/central-waters-octoberfest.jpg

http://i259.photobucket.com/albums/hh293/jpridx/central_waters_amherst_wi.jpg

[vchizzle]

Gotta do a plug for my local backyard brew........great stuff!

http://i259.photobucket.com/albums/hh293/jpridx/central-waters-octoberfest.jpg

http://i259.photobucket.com/albums/hh293/jpridx/central_waters_amherst_wi.jpg

May have to give that a try, I've seen the "Shine On" in stores before.

[Jimbob]

May have to give that a try, I've seen the "Shine On" in stores before.

Yeah, Shine On isn't bad. It's sort of a robust, but yet a bit lighter than their average beers. I'm not sure where you're at in WI, but I think the distribution is pretty widespread throughout the state these days. If you like ales, Happy Heron is one of the best out there. Their Mudpuppy Porter is very good for a porter, too. But, if you ever see any Bourbon Barrel Stout, be sure to grab some. The guys that brew this stuff are pretty good friends, so I guess I feel a bit partial to their beers.

[Hopeful Sinner]

My local grocery store just started carrying Blue Moon. Happy Happy Joy Joy...

[Wyoming T/A]

i'm not a big beer drinker and dont care for strong beer--BUT i like tomato juice and a buddy gave me one of these and the hook was set--
http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j240/wyomingta/junk/4090719878_f0b8b73bba.jpg

[Danerada]

I have been really enjoying Saranac beer lately. Specifically:

http://www.saranac.com/files/images/black-forest/Black-Forest.jpg
http://www.saranac.com/files/images/black-and-tan/Black-&-Tan.jpg
http://www.saranac.com/files/images/india-pale-ale/IPA.jpg

[aduayer]

well, I like quite a few ones: Samuel Adams, Grolsch, Duvel, Leffe, Affligenn are the ones that comes to my mind. Stella Artois and HEineken are easy to find and I like those very much. Unfortunately, most of the US beers are not available here in Brazil. You can find Budweiser, but I don't like it. A refreshing beer that Shawn introduced to me, and I really like in a hot sunny day (Exprience, here I go) is the Nati Bo. I hope I can try new beers on my trip to Experience and enjoy the ones I already know.

[aduayer]

I like what I'm seeing with Ale Asylum! Next time I'm in the neighborhood, I'll be sure to check them out.

As for Maryland brews, I'd recommend the following:
Flying Dog http://flyingdogales.com/
Evolution http://www.evolutioncraftbrewing.com/
16 Mile http://16milebrewery.com/
Dogfish Head (technically located in Delaware, but located on the same peninsula as us) http://www.dogfish.com/
Fordham (from the Ramshead Tavern where Paul started building guitars) http://fordhambrewing.com/wp-content/plugins/age-verification.php?redirect_to=http://fordhambrewing.com%2F

ok, I got it, now I need to find them

[aduayer]

-[ @ n $ 0 |v| a T ! ©;10965']Dos Equis (XX) Amber is a long standing favorite. Throughout the years - even as Colorado seemed to have a micro-brew on every corner in the mid-90's - that one beer has remained a staple. When it is fresh and cold, it's pretty hard to beat.

There are times lately, I'll admit, where I'll return a 6-pack of Dos Equis. Not sure if those guys keep their beer cool enough but a lot of it seems to go sour these days. That has had me searching for something new.

While I used to enjoy a cool (not cold) Guiness, Grolsch, Samuel Smith Nut Brown Ale, a Murphy's Irish Stout, or a Boddington's Bitter, I am starting to lean away from beer that is skunky, bitter, or too hoppy. I just want a well balanced amber or hefeweizen. Blue Moon (with an orange) is a good summer beer for me but I don't generally care for fruity beer either. And Pilsner's? No thanks.

I just want a beer that is richly flavored when cold and balanced enough that the last warm swig from the bottle (or pint glass) isn't hard to choke down.

Right now, Yuengling is consistently the best beer I've ever had. The problem? I can't buy it in Colorado. :(

http://i-cdn.apartmenttherapy.com/uimages/kitchen/2010_10_22-Yuengling.JPG

Yuengling...I love this one, but I can't ask for it, since it's too complicated for me. Hey Hans, I pay and you order, is that a deal?

[]-[ @ n $ 0 |v| a T ! ©]

Yuengling...I love this one, but I can't ask for it, since it's too complicated for me. Hey Hans, I pay and you order, is that a deal?

DEAL!!! :D

[aduayer]

My favorite domestic (for me it's domestic...LOL) beer


http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8174/7950530218_edb4027eba.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/73286327@N07/7950530218/)
Bohemia Confraria (http://www.flickr.com/photos/73286327@N07/7950530218/) por aduayer (http://www.flickr.com/people/73286327@N07/), no Flickr

[Shawn@PRS]

I'm not sure which beers will be available, but Maryland brewer Flying Dog will be the beer vendor at this year's Experience!

http://flyingdogales.com/

[aduayer]

I'm not sure which beers will be available, but Maryland brewer Flying Dog will be the beer vendor at this year's Experience!

http://flyingdogales.com/

I am loving this Experience already

[Shawn@PRS]

http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i68/gitfukintar/beer.jpg

[aduayer]

http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i68/gitfukintar/beer.jpg

you are kidding, right? or those are Brazilian Rosewood Beer with Phase IV caps?

[vchizzle]

I've been drinking this the past few weeks. It's a nice winter beer. Not super hoppy, not over the top "seasony"...kind of a nice, seems to go with everything beer.
http://www.capital-brewery.com/OurBeers/WinterSkal.aspx

[Shawn@PRS]

That has a great color Vaughn. Too bad they don't sell it anywhere near here, I'd like to give it a whirl.