What's Your Favorite Beer/Ale? - Page 4

nscrbug · 11-06-2009, 04:09 PM

Well...I must be a "freak" or something...because I actually can't stand beer. I can't even remember the last time I drank a beer! Might have been when I was in my early 20's (I'm 44 now)...

Didn't like it back then, either...but it was a cheap way to get a buzz. Once I was "legal", I moved up to Long Island Iced Teas...

Haven't had one of those in about a decade. I guess you could say, I don't really drink much...if at all.

blackhillsbiker · 11-06-2009, 04:32 PM

Fat Tire, Frambozen, Shock Top

Deb

malkin · 11-06-2009, 05:05 PM

Oh, I do love beer!

Although I have strong preferences that change moment to moment, I'm pretty much an equal opportunity drinker.

Tiger the cat, however, prefers Cutthroat, and will nuzzle up until he gets a lick off the bottle rim.

Back in the day when I had a grouchy infant, the doc advised me to get comfy, drink a beer and nurse the babe, and that it would do us both good. (me and the kid, not me and the doc).

MomOnBike · 11-06-2009, 05:38 PM

I have an abiding fondness for dark chewy beers.

Guinness is good.
A good Black and Tan is wonderful, even if the beers mix because I can't pour them right
Our local brewery Empyrean Ales does a very good job, I'd ride my bike downtown for one of their Third Stone Browns.

Other people can drink the lite beers, leaves more of the dark ones for me!

maillotpois · 11-06-2009, 05:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tulip

Dogfish Head 60-Minute IPA
Anything from Belgium (especially the Lambics!)

YES YES! To both!!!

Wow. Tulip we are beer soul mates.

I love a good hoppy IPA. Mt. Tam Pale Ale, Lagunitas IPA, Lagunitas Hop Stoopid, Rogue Imperial IPA....

jobob · 11-06-2009, 06:09 PM

OK, here's how it came out

* Stone Chocolate Stout
* Stone Imperial Stout (Sridhar’s Fav)
* Goose Island bourbon barrel aged stout (Sridhar’s other Fav) <-- last minute addition
* Avery CZAR, Imperial Stout (Steve’s Fav)
* North Coast Rasputin, Imperial Stout 12th Anniversary (Erik’s Fav)
* Deschutes 21st Anniversary “Imperial” Black Butte Porter (Joanne’s Fav) <-- yep, that's me!!

For me, 1st place was the Stone Imperial Stout.
Second place was everything else.

If I were forced to pick my least favorite, maybe it would be the Stone Choc. Oatmeal Bitter Stout, but only if I were forced to choose. They were all great.

Among the tasters, the overall winner (by a very narrow margin) was the Rasputin Imperial Stout.

Owlie · 11-06-2009, 06:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nscrbug

Well...I must be a "freak" or something...because I actually can't stand beer. I can't even remember the last time I drank a beer! Might have been when I was in my early 20's (I'm 44 now)...

Didn't like it back then, either...but it was a cheap way to get a buzz. Once I was "legal", I moved up to Long Island Iced Teas...

Haven't had one of those in about a decade. I guess you could say, I don't really drink much...if at all.

I don't really like beer either, but the Otter Creek almost changed my mind.

SLash · 11-06-2009, 07:58 PM

Negro Modelo
Peroni
Boulevard Wheat
Pacifico

I've moved into my red wine drinking season now (makes it sound like I drink a lot, I don't - just enough though

) but I do love ice cold beer in the summer.

Medianox · 11-06-2009, 10:03 PM

Have to go with Fat Tire...I hardly ever even drink beer, but that is the one I will make an exception for.

teigyr · 11-06-2009, 11:49 PM

Alaskan Smoked Porter. The 2009 batch just came out, they only brew it once a year. It is FAR better on tap (and wonderful at the brewery where it's all free but that's in Juneau) but the bottles are good.

Stone Brewery also has a smoked porter and they have (on tap only, I believe) a smoked porter infused with chiles.

I have historically liked stouts but moved to porters and the smoked porters are the best.

papaver · 11-07-2009, 12:59 AM

The girls who like Framboise (raspberry beer), must try this one too.

It is not as sweet, but full of flavor.

krisl6 · 11-07-2009, 02:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by papaver

The girls who like Framboise (raspberry beer), must try this one too.

It is not as sweet, but full of flavor.

Yeah that's some good stuff, but I can only drink one before getting really tired of the taste.

fatbottomedgurl · 11-07-2009, 08:28 AM

Arrogant Bastard. It's all in the name. Actually I like a variety: Pyramid Hefeweizen with a twist of orange, their Apricot ale is good too for an interesting change; Fat Tire; Shock Top; Moose Drool. I think I just love ale.

7rider · 11-07-2009, 09:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by itself

So what is your favorite one?

In the summer, I like a nice, cool Sam Adams Hefeweizen.
Once the chill returns to the air, there's nothing like a Woodchuck 802/Dark and Dry cider. Mmmmmmmm

GLC1968 · 11-07-2009, 10:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jobob

* Stone Chocolate Stout

That sounds delicious - can you send some up to me?

Quote:

Originally Posted by 7rider

Once the chill returns to the air, there's nothing like a Woodchuck 802/Dark and Dry cider. Mmmmmmmm

OMG - YES! YUMMMM!

11-06-2009, 05:38 PM	#49
MomOnBike Team Embolism Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Nebraska Posts: 969	I have an abiding fondness for dark chewy beers. Guinness is good. A good Black and Tan is wonderful, even if the beers mix because I can't pour them right Our local brewery Empyrean Ales does a very good job, I'd ride my bike downtown for one of their Third Stone Browns. Other people can drink the lite beers, leaves more of the dark ones for me! __________________ Give big space to the festive dog that make sport in the roadway. Avoid entanglement with your wheel spoke. (Sign in Japan)

11-06-2009, 06:09 PM	#51
jobob re-joining the autobus Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: SF Bay Area, CA Posts: 4,770	OK, here's how it came out * Stone Chocolate Stout * Stone Imperial Stout (Sridhar’s Fav) * Goose Island bourbon barrel aged stout (Sridhar’s other Fav) <-- last minute addition * Avery CZAR, Imperial Stout (Steve’s Fav) * North Coast Rasputin, Imperial Stout 12th Anniversary (Erik’s Fav) * Deschutes 21st Anniversary “Imperial” Black Butte Porter (Joanne’s Fav) <-- yep, that's me!! For me, 1st place was the Stone Imperial Stout. Second place was everything else. If I were forced to pick my least favorite, maybe it would be the Stone Choc. Oatmeal Bitter Stout, but only if I were forced to choose. They were all great. Among the tasters, the overall winner (by a very narrow margin) was the Rasputin Imperial Stout. __________________ "what hump?" callmepokey.blogspot.com

11-06-2009, 07:58 PM	#53
SLash Bikes Belong Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 52	Negro Modelo Peroni Boulevard Wheat Pacifico I've moved into my red wine drinking season now (makes it sound like I drink a lot, I don't - just enough though ) but I do love ice cold beer in the summer. __________________ "The faster you are, the slower life will pass you by."

11-06-2009, 10:03 PM	#54
Medianox permanoob Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: California's Central Valley Posts: 92	Have to go with Fat Tire...I hardly ever even drink beer, but that is the one I will make an exception for. __________________ You must do the thing you think you cannot do. - Eleanor Roosevelt

11-07-2009, 12:59 AM	#56
papaver Just cyclist not linguist Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Belgium Posts: 838	The girls who like Framboise (raspberry beer), must try this one too. It is not as sweet, but full of flavor. __________________ My cycling hero: http://www.cyclinghalloffame.com/rid...asp?rider_id=1

11-06-2009, 04:09 PM	#46
nscrbug Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Chicago suburbs Posts: 117	Well...I must be a "freak" or something...because I actually can't stand beer. I can't even remember the last time I drank a beer! Might have been when I was in my early 20's (I'm 44 now)... Didn't like it back then, either...but it was a cheap way to get a buzz. Once I was "legal", I moved up to Long Island Iced Teas... Haven't had one of those in about a decade. I guess you could say, I don't really drink much...if at all.

11-06-2009, 04:32 PM	#47
blackhillsbiker Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Black Hills of SD Posts: 205	Fat Tire, Frambozen, Shock Top Deb

11-06-2009, 05:05 PM	#48
malkin Randomeuse Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 801	Oh, I do love beer! Although I have strong preferences that change moment to moment, I'm pretty much an equal opportunity drinker. Tiger the cat, however, prefers Cutthroat, and will nuzzle up until he gets a lick off the bottle rim. Back in the day when I had a grouchy infant, the doc advised me to get comfy, drink a beer and nurse the babe, and that it would do us both good. (me and the kid, not me and the doc).

11-06-2009, 11:49 PM	#55
teigyr Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 1,749	Alaskan Smoked Porter. The 2009 batch just came out, they only brew it once a year. It is FAR better on tap (and wonderful at the brewery where it's all free but that's in Juneau) but the bottles are good. Stone Brewery also has a smoked porter and they have (on tap only, I believe) a smoked porter infused with chiles. I have historically liked stouts but moved to porters and the smoked porters are the best.

11-07-2009, 08:28 AM	#58
fatbottomedgurl I want to ride my bicycle Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Ventura County CA Posts: 575	Arrogant Bastard. It's all in the name. Actually I like a variety: Pyramid Hefeweizen with a twist of orange, their Apricot ale is good too for an interesting change; Fat Tire; Shock Top; Moose Drool. I think I just love ale.

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