Beer?

Hookadooka BirdDogs · Post by **Hookadooka BirdDogs** » Sat Feb 04, 2012 6:27 am

phermes1 wrote:Love Yuengling, that's my everyday beer - the stuff I drink regularly, that I buy by the 12 pack or case. Yuengling opened a brewery in Tampa about 10 years ago, so we've been enjoying it down here for a while. I hear the delay on selling it in Ohio was that Yuengling wanted to build another brewery to accommodate the predicted massive increase in demand - no kidding. Them Ohio folks are a bunch of drunks. At least all my Cincy relatives are.
I also was just told that Yuengling passed Sam Adams as the largest American brewery.

As far as specialty beers go - Samuel Smith's Oatmeal Stout is my favorite.

New Belgium Brewery has some good stuff. Fat Tire is pretty good, although I like their 1554 dark ale better.

I'm generally not a fan of wheat beers, but one I do like is Blue Moon.

There's a small brewery in Tampa called Cigar City Brewing. Pretty good stuff, but I don't think they're distributing outside of the state yet. They make a pretty good IPA.

It's all the Germans and Irish that settled in Cincy. In 1893, the national average for consumption was 16 gallons per year, in Cincinnati, it was 40 gallons for every man, woman or child. Christian Moerlein is about the only local brewed beer these days. After drinking beer since I was 15, I quit 10 years ago. Diabetes, meds and beer were not a good mix.

gripper39 · Post by **gripper39** » Sat Feb 04, 2012 7:51 am

Leinenkugels summer shandy in the summer time when it is in season. But a cold coors light can get the job done.

britspan · Post by **britspan** » Sat Feb 04, 2012 11:45 am

My dog isn't too picky on beer.. She prefers it in her bowl and not from the can though

pinebrookkennel · Post by **pinebrookkennel** » Sat Feb 04, 2012 12:25 pm

Yuenglings light or sam summers when there on tap.
Anyone been on the sam factory tour? Great time and free beer. Take note of your subway route tho, after a tour and free
Beer its easy to get turned around.

Knightfarms · Post by **Knightfarms** » Sat Feb 04, 2012 2:50 pm

Blue Moon for me.

Great Lakes Brewery just put out an Irish ale that's nice, too.

mojavejohn · Post by **mojavejohn** » Sun Feb 05, 2012 6:41 pm

Try brewing your own, you will have the best tasting beer that you have ever tasted. I get into this a few years ago and it's real fun. It's super easy too, get a kit and go onto youtube, you will learn everything you need to know to begin from it....BTW just about anything from Sierra Nevada is great.

RoostersMom · Post by **RoostersMom** » Sun Feb 05, 2012 11:07 pm

I like Boulevard Wheat (made in Kansas City), Shiner Bock and then a Green Chile beer made at a local brew pub in Columbia, MO. The silver bullet when not going the microbrew route.

Hubby is partial to Genoesse (spelling?) creme ale from NY.

legallyblonde · Post by **legallyblonde** » Mon Feb 06, 2012 7:25 am

Knightfarms wrote:Blue Moon for me.

Great Lakes Brewery just put out an Irish ale that's nice, too.

If you like Blue Moon I would definitely recommend trying Bell's Winter White

I wish we could get more Great Lakes stuff up here, their Christmas Ale is awesome (but a little bit dangerous LOL

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phermes1 · Post by **phermes1** » Mon Feb 06, 2012 8:22 am

Hookadooka BirdDogs wrote:
It's all the Germans and Irish that settled in Cincy. In 1893, the national average for consumption was 16 gallons per year, in Cincinnati, it was 40 gallons for every man, woman or child. Christian Moerlein is about the only local brewed beer these days. After drinking beer since I was 15, I quit 10 years ago. Diabetes, meds and beer were not a good mix.

Yep, my grandparents immigrated from Germany in 1929, along with several of their siblings. They were heavily involved in Kolping, and I went to Schutzenfest every year when we still lived there. Took a tour of the Hudepohl brewery back when it was still around. Hudey Delight, good stuff ... NOT.

DougB · Post by **DougB** » Mon Feb 06, 2012 10:08 am

Try some Nordeast by Schells Brewery out of New Ulm. A little darker with good flavor.

Angus · Post by **Angus** » Mon Feb 06, 2012 12:52 pm

I am a big fan of some PA microbrews. Troegs and Victory have some very good brews. I also highly recommend any of the Angus line of Homebrews.

Ruffshooter · Post by **Ruffshooter** » Tue Feb 07, 2012 12:48 pm

I just tried another on Super Bowl Sunday. (And believe you me, I needed the whole batch to sooth my wounds).

Belfast Bay: Lobster Ale It is a red ale, similar to Gerry's but crisper. Pretty good. But way to expensive. $9.95 a rack. For that price I would been better off at PT's show club, cheaper beer, decent food and pretty, scantilly clad ladies serving and making me forget about the loss.

Knightfarms · Post by **Knightfarms** » Tue Feb 07, 2012 1:52 pm

gripper39 wrote:Leinenkugels summer shandy in the summer time when it is in season. But a cold coors light can get the job done.

+1
Summer Shady ice cold is excellent

dxthunter86 · Post by **dxthunter86** » Wed Feb 08, 2012 6:11 pm

Personal favorite is Shock top Belgium White

rkappes · Post by **rkappes** » Thu Feb 09, 2012 6:30 am

Had my first Surly yesterday. Surly Bender and it's real good!

I've been jotting down all the beers in this post that I haven't tried so I can give them a shot.

Keep'em comin'!

Will · Post by **Will** » Thu Feb 09, 2012 7:18 am

Kinda simple but I'm totally into it these days - Original Leinenkugel Lager. I have it "bootlegged" from a buddy who lives up near Chippewa Falls because you can't buy it here.

Benny · Post by **Benny** » Thu Feb 09, 2012 10:47 am

rkappes wrote:Had my first Surly yesterday. Surly Bender and it's real good!

I've been jotting down all the beers in this post that I haven't tried so I can give them a shot.

Keep'em comin'!

You're going to be a busy man!

p.s. you better be taking notes of those Oregon brews, we don't mess around with % and Flavor over here

ACooper · Post by **ACooper** » Thu Feb 09, 2012 10:55 am

By far my favorite is Spaten Lager. But I usually drink Bud Heavy.

djloder · Post by **djloder** » Thu Feb 09, 2012 12:39 pm

rkappes wrote:Had my first Surly yesterday. Surly Bender and it's real good!

I've been jotting down all the beers in this post that I haven't tried so I can give them a shot.

Keep'em comin'!

Next try the Surly Coffee bender

Britguy1 · Post by **Britguy1** » Thu Feb 09, 2012 2:24 pm

I agree with the other Minnesota Boys.
Surly Furious
Surly Wet
Surly Bender
Alaskan IPA
Alaskan Amber

rkappes · Post by **rkappes** » Thu Feb 16, 2012 7:28 pm

Having my first Chimay Grande Reserve Ale. Different, ton of flavor, pretty decent. Not sure if its worth the $15 per bottle....

Windyhills · Post by **Windyhills** » Thu Feb 16, 2012 9:08 pm

Benny wrote:
rkappes wrote:Had my first Surly yesterday. Surly Bender and it's real good!

I've been jotting down all the beers in this post that I haven't tried so I can give them a shot.

Keep'em comin'!
You're going to be a busy man!

p.s. you better be taking notes of those Oregon brews, we don't mess around with % and Flavor over here

I have to agree--but then I'm enjoying a dead guy at the moment

Winter calls for dark, richer beer. I like Murphy's when in the mood for a stout. The widget in the can works quite well.

Spaten Optimator is a another winter beer in the fridge this time of year. Got turned onto O'dell's 90 shilling which is another good one. If you like the stuff brewed in state, try Schell's Schmaltz's Alt (not really a true Alt though).

rkappes · Post by **rkappes** » Mon Feb 27, 2012 11:39 am

Had an Ellie’s Brown Ale from Avery Brewing this past weekend. Good stuff!
http://www.averybrewing.com/our-ales/54

brad27 · Post by **brad27** » Mon Feb 27, 2012 11:56 am

Young's double chocolate stout. It's pricey, but worth every penny.

djloder · Post by **djloder** » Mon Feb 27, 2012 12:08 pm

Bell's HOP SLAM is really good, but watch out it is 10%

Brau Bro's Cherry Bean coffee beer is a new good one.

markj · Post by **markj** » Mon Feb 27, 2012 12:16 pm

I have it "bootlegged" from a buddy who lives up near Chippewa Falls

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xqO4nuO4 ... re=related

I prefer a warstiener, my wife is from Germany, she likes the darker stuff. Her mom is from East Berlin, got out just before that wall went up. Mom in law dont drink, is very serious.

markj · Post by **markj** » Mon Feb 27, 2012 2:07 pm

Hey, in KC there is a bar called hoopers, it has beers on tap from around the world. Brass taps too. real nice place. Fancy and upbeat. I got thru like 4 then had to go back to the hotel....

nldd · Post by **nldd** » Mon Feb 27, 2012 4:30 pm

Beer ,interesting topic,,i was wondering what the ave,, price for a 12 pack is in the us?here in newfoundland can. it"s about 22 bucks for a 12 - 341 ml pack of bud , coors ,,etc

Fester · Post by **Fester** » Mon Feb 27, 2012 6:41 pm

Sierra Nevada !!

Ron R · Post by **Ron R** » Thu Mar 01, 2012 2:15 pm

I am addicted to Michelob Amber Boch and if I can't get it Killian's Irish Red is a good substitute. I need a beer that is easily accessible

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rkappes · Post by **rkappes** » Mon Mar 05, 2012 7:03 am

Windyhills wrote:
Benny wrote:
rkappes wrote:Had my first Surly yesterday. Surly Bender and it's real good!

I've been jotting down all the beers in this post that I haven't tried so I can give them a shot.

Keep'em comin'!
You're going to be a busy man!

p.s. you better be taking notes of those Oregon brews, we don't mess around with % and Flavor over here
I have to agree--but then I'm enjoying a dead guy at the moment

Winter calls for dark, richer beer. I like Murphy's when in the mood for a stout. The widget in the can works quite well.

Spaten Optimator is a another winter beer in the fridge this time of year. Got turned onto O'dell's 90 shilling which is another good one. If you like the stuff brewed in state, try Schell's Schmaltz's Alt (not really a true Alt though).

Picked up a sixer of Rogue Deadguy on Saturday, I was impressed, tasty!

AzDoggin · Post by **AzDoggin** » Mon Mar 05, 2012 9:37 am

nldd wrote:Beer ,interesting topic,,i was wondering what the ave,, price for a 12 pack is in the us?here in newfoundland can. it"s about 22 bucks for a 12 - 341 ml pack of bud , coors ,,etc

Man, that would be life-changing for me!! I think I paid $6.99 (sale price) for a twelver of Miller lite the other day.

crazyboy · Post by **crazyboy** » Mon Mar 05, 2012 2:13 pm

Really on a Cherry Wheat kick.

rkappes · Post by **rkappes** » Fri Mar 16, 2012 12:36 pm

djloder wrote:SURLY BREWING Co. is all I have to say.

Brau Bros Ring Neck is really good.

Had the Ring Neck yesterday, agreed!

Sophie · Post by **Sophie** » Mon Mar 19, 2012 7:47 am

If you can cross the border into WI, try to get some Road Slush or Spotted Cow from New Glarus Brewery. Great beer but they only sell it in WI.

legallyblonde · Post by **legallyblonde** » Mon Mar 19, 2012 10:09 am

Bell's Oberon comes out next week......I know March 21 is the first day of spring, but spring doesn't really start for me until Oberon's available!

Post by **Sharon** » Mon Mar 19, 2012 11:41 am

85 posts about beer? and I was an alcohol/drug addiction counsellor. Hmmmmmmmmm

fishvik · Post by **fishvik** » Mon Mar 19, 2012 12:08 pm

Sharon wrote:85 posts about beer? and I was an alcohol/drug addiction counsellor. Hmmmmmmmmm

Nobody overdoes it (Right

. We just like the taste, just like fine wine. And beside it is patriotic down here in the States to drink it. Our founding fathers brewed it (Sam Adams) and no less than Ben Franklin himself said "Beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy"

mcbosco · Post by **mcbosco** » Mon Mar 19, 2012 12:39 pm

My favorite is Hennepin from Ommegang Brewery in NY State.

SHORTFAT · Post by **SHORTFAT** » Mon Mar 19, 2012 12:54 pm

C'mon now!

How many threads have you seen 85+ posts on and not a single argument! LOL! I don't even drink anymore, but I still like a beer with my steak every now and then!

Post by **Sharon** » Mon Mar 19, 2012 5:23 pm

I hadn't thought of that.

Jrclmn18 · Post by **Jrclmn18** » Mon Mar 19, 2012 9:04 pm

Not a beer, but has anyone tried the new bird dog blackberry whiskey?

tfbirddog2 · Post by **tfbirddog2** » Tue Mar 20, 2012 2:08 pm

Shocker Top,Blue Moon, Bulevard Brewery from K.C,Mo., Gella Brewery in Hays, Ks if your out this way hunting, awesome food too, recomend the Oatmeal Brew Meatloaf w/ garlic mashed tators!!!!

mydoghasfleas · Post by **mydoghasfleas** » Tue Mar 20, 2012 5:39 pm

Nothing ends a good day in the woods like a Bells Two Hearted Ale, or two or three... Right now pick up a sixer of hopslam from Bells it will be a nice changeup for sure.
All their beers are pretty fantastic. Also a big fan of the Keweenaw Brewing company. If you can get a hold of any grab some Black Widow Black or Pick Axe Blonde. Dark and light respectively.
Heck after a sweatin in the woods any beer is good!

rkappes · Post by **rkappes** » Thu Mar 22, 2012 6:00 am

Jrclmn18 wrote:Not a beer, but has anyone tried the new bird dog blackberry whiskey?

I was wondering the same thing. I do like a whiskey from time to time.

utprizewire · Post by **utprizewire** » Thu Mar 22, 2012 8:16 am

Rush River... Either the Unforgiven Amber Ale or the BubbleJack IPA are great choices.

UT

RoostersMom · Post by **RoostersMom** » Thu Mar 22, 2012 4:08 pm

rkappes wrote:
Jrclmn18 wrote:Not a beer, but has anyone tried the new bird dog blackberry whiskey?
I was wondering the same thing. I do like a whiskey from time to time.

They're our new sponsor for QF and PF - so I felt obliged to give it a try - in the interest of work ya'know? I liked the Whitetail Whiskey better than the Blackberry. However, they both were not bad. The Whitetail is a bit smoother - more caramely.

nj gsp · Post by **nj gsp** » Fri Mar 23, 2012 11:33 am

Jrclmn18 wrote:Not a beer, but has anyone tried the new bird dog blackberry whiskey?

Yes!

http://birddogwhiskey.com/

I appreciate a fine single malt scotch, and my favorite by far is Laphroaig. But after hearing that some truly excellent and top shelf bourbons can be had for the same price of a average to good single malt, I have taken to trying some various bourbons, with Knob Creek being my favorite so far. I stumbled across Bird Dog, thought it sounded interesting and decided to try it. My local liquor store had to order it for me.

Here's my review: Sipped neat and at room temperature, it is vaguely reminiscent of cough syrup but not in an unpleasant way. Slightly sweet, but not syrupy. Taken on the rocks with a splash of water, it takes on an entirely different character. It becomes a cocktail, and is what I would imagine a Manhattan made with blackberry juice instead of sweet vermouth would be like. The sweetness is more apparent, and perhaps a little to prominent. Perhaps if cut with a true bourbon, like Maker's Mark or similar, it would seem less sweet and the blackberry flavor more subtle.

I believe I will try that this evening!

Oh yeah, beer: Can't go wrong with Guinness, but I really like the Belgian beers like Duval, Hoegaarden (great summer time beer), and Leffe. My favorite is Hoegaarden Grand Cru, but you have to go to Belgium to get it. I have not had it for a long time.

Every day beer, I like most of what comes out of Sam Adams, but the Oktoberfest, Summer, and Winter are my favorites.

Post by **Greg Jennings** » Fri Mar 23, 2012 11:53 am

I like a cold beer myself, but we're going to have to do something for off topic threads. They are getting out of hand.

rkappes · Post by **rkappes** » Fri Mar 23, 2012 3:09 pm

Greg Jennings wrote:I like a cold beer myself, but we're going to have to do something for off topic threads. They are getting out of hand.

Huh, well, GDF does have a ‘General Chat’ section. A beer topic seems fitting for a ‘General Chat’ section and beer is something a lot of people on here have in common/enjoy. I actually made myself a spreadsheet of all the above beers that I haven’t had so I can give them a try, kinda fun. I personally enjoy tasting, learning, etc.. about different beers so this is a fun topic. At least people aren’t arguing, ridiculing, acting like jerks, etc....just a light hearted topic.

Hope this thread doesn’t get locked…