What's Your Favorite Beer/Ale?

[surgtech1956]

Sorry for the stupid question, but whats the difference between beer and ale? I know theres Sam Adams and Guinness - but these are beers? Can you tell I'm not a real beer drinker.

[Catrin]

Sorry for the stupid question, but whats the difference between beer and ale? I know theres Sam Adams and Guinness - but these are beers? Can you tell I'm not a real beer drinker.

It has to do with how they are brewed and how the yeast is fermented. You can find a brief discussion here and here.

[SLash]

I recently discovered Abita beer, Abita Springs, LA, and I think it's outstanding.

My favorites are the Purple Haze, Turbodog and Amber.

[emily_in_nc]

Well, I'm going to have to lay off the microbrews and winter ales for awhile. They're lovely but oh so high in calories/carbs. I finally got on the scale for the first time since before the holidays, and I've gained 4 lbs. I weigh the most that I've weighed in 9 years. So, back to Miller Lite for awhile.

[Aggie_Ama]

Darn Emily I was going to suggest a beer you might be able to find. I had a beer by Magic Hat brewery out of Vermont it is Beer #9 - Not Quite Pale Ale. We bought some for our beer loving friends and we all detected a citrus taste almost like when you have a Blue Moon and they put an orange slice in it. But it wasn't necessarily oranges we tasted. My friend used to homebrew and thought maybe it was the type of hops they used? Anyway it was a nice smooth beer.

[emily_in_nc]

Darn Emily I was going to suggest a beer you might be able to find. I had a beer by Magic Hat brewery out of Vermont it is Beer #9 - Not Quite Pale Ale. We bought some for our beer loving friends and we all detected a citrus taste almost like when you have a Blue Moon and they put an orange slice in it. But it wasn't necessarily oranges we tasted. My friend used to homebrew and thought maybe it was the type of hops they used? Anyway it was a nice smooth beer.

Awww, thanks Amanda! I'll be able to look for it eventually. I've still got three six-packs of various brews my DH got me for Christmas in the fridge, though, so it may be awhile before I'm ready for more. In the meantime until I lose the weight, it's Miller Lite time for me. Boriiiiiing.