So what's your favourite beer? (Forked Thread)
John Q. Mayhem
Explorer
I'm not much for beer, but Woodpecker Cider is awesome and refreshing, as is Strongbow.
The Green Adam
First Post
Up until about 3 or 4 years ago I couldn't stand beer. Actually I couldn't stand any form of alcohol. I have a very sensitive sense of smell and taste but for some reason 90% of all alcohol just tastes like medicene to me.
That changed when, in an attempt to not look like a ninny among my bar going friends, I started trying a different brand of beer every time I went out. Over time I actually became fairly knowledgable about the different brands, microbrews and styles and discovered why I disliked beer so much for so many years. I had mostly experienced beer from my Dad or friends from college. What they all shared in common was a tendencey to drink really cheap, really crappy beer.
Now years later I am pleasantly surprised to find that I actually really like beer as long as its darker, richer and more malty then hoppy. My favorites are bocks, porters and Scotch Ale. If you've never tasted Scotch Ale, real Scotch Ale, do so. It turns out I have a very high tolerance and can down 7 or 8 Smithwicks (a definite favorite) without much more then a mild buzz. The only drawback (to some, I don't find it to be so however) is I can't get drunk. After a short buzzing period I get sleepy and if I have more then I'm likely to just full asleep. I've never been drunk and never had a hang over. Still can't get past the taste of hard liquor though. It's all NyQuil to me.
Just one more item to add to the list of things that prove my physiology is likely extraterrestrial.
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Gwen DeMarco: "Alex, where are you going?"
Sir Alexander Dane: "To see if there's a pub."
That changed when, in an attempt to not look like a ninny among my bar going friends, I started trying a different brand of beer every time I went out. Over time I actually became fairly knowledgable about the different brands, microbrews and styles and discovered why I disliked beer so much for so many years. I had mostly experienced beer from my Dad or friends from college. What they all shared in common was a tendencey to drink really cheap, really crappy beer.
Now years later I am pleasantly surprised to find that I actually really like beer as long as its darker, richer and more malty then hoppy. My favorites are bocks, porters and Scotch Ale. If you've never tasted Scotch Ale, real Scotch Ale, do so. It turns out I have a very high tolerance and can down 7 or 8 Smithwicks (a definite favorite) without much more then a mild buzz. The only drawback (to some, I don't find it to be so however) is I can't get drunk. After a short buzzing period I get sleepy and if I have more then I'm likely to just full asleep. I've never been drunk and never had a hang over. Still can't get past the taste of hard liquor though. It's all NyQuil to me.
Just one more item to add to the list of things that prove my physiology is likely extraterrestrial.
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Gwen DeMarco: "Alex, where are you going?"
Sir Alexander Dane: "To see if there's a pub."
d12
First Post
Smithwicks is very nice indeed. The beer in the fridge most often is Shiner Bock because everyone who comes to my house at least likes it. It is just full bodied enough to drink on its own, but not overpowering to drink with a meal. It is just dark enough to appeal to beer snobs (which I consider a compliment) but its still a twist off, so you don't feel too snooty opening one.
If I'm in the mood for a more expensive treat, I'll pick up the Sam Adams Black Lager - its my new favorite for the past year.
If I am working, playing or cooking outside I like an ice cold Pabst (bottle or can). But you gotta drink it fast - the charm fades if it isn't COLD.
If I'm in the mood for a more expensive treat, I'll pick up the Sam Adams Black Lager - its my new favorite for the past year.
If I am working, playing or cooking outside I like an ice cold Pabst (bottle or can). But you gotta drink it fast - the charm fades if it isn't COLD.
mach1.9pants
Hero
Yeah and I git completely trashed......I didn't take into account that most of the beers were in the 7-9% range rather than the 4-5% by volume in the UK/NZ!
i have several Belgian glasses 'cos each different brew has it's own glass shape....cooooool (and commercially clever!)
Edit: Whisky: Caol Isla mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm peaty!
Belorin
Explorer
Now, I haven't been a real drinker since I was diagnosed with diabetes, but I do occasionally have a brew or two. My personal favorites are Anchor Steam, Guinness and Newcastle, for the hard stuff I generally partake from the bottle that states "Give every man his Dew", Tullamore Dew.
Bel
Bel
Angel Tarragon
Dawn Dragon
Depends on whats on tap. I'm not much of a beer drinker myself. Otherwise I enjoy Red Dog, Miller (High Life) & Guiness. Ocasionally I'll drink Bud, but only if there is nothing else available.
I'm more of a malt liqour person myself. Smirnoff Ice is my ambrosia.
I'm more of a malt liqour person myself. Smirnoff Ice is my ambrosia.
megamania
Hero
Careful youre not becoming diabetic as your drinking style is similiar to mine ever since my body rebeled on me.
Never much of a beer drinker. When I do its cheap stuff (Coors Light) where two beers and I'm buzzing and then ready to chill and doze.
I need to find out about Scotch. I've been told there is no sugar in but I don't understand how that is.
the Jester
Legend
I lurve beer.
Our gaming group consumes massive, unbelievable amounts of mostly cheap swill- Pabst Blue Ribbon. Hell, I even dressed up as Sir Pabst of the Blue Ribbon for Halloween one year.
However, for actual preference, I think my current bent is towards Belgian white ales, and other beers of similar style. That explains my love of the New Belgium line- they try to capture that style, and they actually do a pretty good job of it.
If you want to know an absolute favorite beer, though, I'd have a hard time choosing, but Blackened Voodoo is near the top of my list. So is Fin du Monde, and so is Chimay.
Our gaming group consumes massive, unbelievable amounts of mostly cheap swill- Pabst Blue Ribbon. Hell, I even dressed up as Sir Pabst of the Blue Ribbon for Halloween one year.
However, for actual preference, I think my current bent is towards Belgian white ales, and other beers of similar style. That explains my love of the New Belgium line- they try to capture that style, and they actually do a pretty good job of it.
If you want to know an absolute favorite beer, though, I'd have a hard time choosing, but Blackened Voodoo is near the top of my list. So is Fin du Monde, and so is Chimay.
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