Let's talk about booze

[kommisar]

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ipa's aren't bad, I'm not too fond of a darker bitter beer though.


anyone know a good belgian beer brand?

[MrRubix]

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Casual drinking I prefer Corona and lime

Imports I'll usually get some Sapporo for a very easy drinking taste, and super smooth feel.

I never understood why people like Coronas so much. They're so bitter-tasting to me and they skunk really easily (hence the almost mandatory necessity to have one with a lime). Even in Mexico, people don't get anywhere near Coronas -- they're largely export-beers there. If you're going to use a lime with your beer, it should at least accentuate the flavor instead of just covering up the flaws by neutralizing them through the acidity of the fruit. But really, a good beer stands on its own merits and shouldn't require masking (except if the taste of the beer itself is decent but has a bitter aftertaste -- e.g., consider trying lime with a heavier IPA to clean the palette in both terms of taste and malt-coating).

I largely think it's a function of scope, though -- I feel like many people go for Corona because it's popular and omnipresent. But once people branch out and try different things, they quickly put Corona on the backburners to be forgotten indefinitely. It's like how people say they like techno because they listen to Darude - Sandstorm. I always question whether people really like Corona or if they simply haven't tried enough brands yet.

In general though I avoid anything in a clear/green bottle if I can (both are equally poor at maintaining the quality of the hops in a given beer). Brown bottles are the only way to go (they block the wavelength responsible for catalyzing the skunk reaction. Technically, ruby-red is the best shade but it's more expensive to produce).

Yuenglings are very good -- Chimay is excellent, too. I'm one of the few people I know that'll actually drink a Guinness (even though it's not my favorite, I think the taste is interesting). Negra Modelo and Shiner Bock aren't bad, either. Blue Moon was also pretty popular back in Philly although it wasn't anything special to me.

In terms of mixed drinks, though, I go straight for vodka-Sprite/vodka-cranberry or Long Island Iced Teas.

ipa's aren't bad, I'm not too fond of a darker bitter beer though.


anyone know a good belgian beer brand?

As mentioned earlier -- try Chimay (Belgian Trappist beer). Chimay Blue is the best (Chimay Red a close second). Almost everyone I know who's tried them has loved them. It's a stronger type of beer with hints of spice/fruit and not so much a strong alcoholic flavor -- also fairly sweet. It's also one of the few beers that taste better with age. Even if it's not normally your thing, definitely check it out sometime. The Chimay Grande Reserve 2001 is also outstanding.

In terms of other great Belgian brands though, check out Achel Brune Extra, Orval, Deus, or St. Bernardus.

Back on topic though, I won't touch Natty Ice/Natty Light, Milwaukees Best (worst beer in the world, bar none. It's like downing fermented piss), Bud Light, Corona, or Miller Lite with a ten foot pole.

[Emo_Saur_]

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[scientific]

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tons of favorites but generally im an ipa fan. i buy a lot of sierra nevada 12 packs for bang/buck. the grocery store by my apartment has a build your own 6 pack for $8.89 so ive started taking 3 or 4 dogfish 90s and putting them in there with a few other beers, no ones ever noticed

[ananana]

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I always question whether people really like Corona or if they simply haven't tried enough brands yet.

Corona(w/o lime) is my favorite beer to drink but since it costs a bit more I don't order it very often.

[scientific]

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how do you drink that stuff without lime?

modelo negro is delicious

[MrRubix]

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Corona(w/o lime) is my favorite beer to drink but since it costs a bit more I don't order it very often.

Have you tried a variety of other beers?

I just can't stomach Corona, especially without the lime. Do you enjoy bitter-tasting beers? What do you think of sweeter/spicier/fuller beers?

[ananana]

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Have you tried a variety of other beers?

I just can't stomach Corona, especially without the lime. Do you enjoy bitter-tasting beers? What do you think of sweeter/spicier/fuller beers?

I haven't tried a WIDE variety of beers to be honest but I do try a new one when presented with it. I usually just drink Budlight or Yuengling because there are always specials on them.

[MrRubix]

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Out of the less expensive beers I think you'll find that stuff like Pabst Blue Ribbon and Rolling Rock are decent alternatives, if you ever get a chance sometime.

[DotKritic]

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I always question whether people really like Corona or if they simply haven't tried enough brands yet.

Corona was the first beer I've ever had. Simply because I was in Mexico and just turned 18. I started building my taste around that when I went to England to visit family. I drank what my cousins presented me with. Then when I turned 21, my dad presented me with Guinness and Shiner. Always looking for more beer to try.

They don't serve anything other the Budweiser, Bud Light, and Miller Lite at Dynamo games, so I'm out of luck unless I bring my own beer. But I can only drink what I bring in the parking lot.

[yelruf3]

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a beer I've always wanted to try was colt .45

Anyone know if they still make it?

I'm like 99% sure it's malt liquor, but it definitely drinks like a beer. Go to your local corner store/gas station and it will be conveniently placed in a 32 or 40 oz bottle on the lowest shelf imaginable.


I ran across Evan Williams Egg Nog this weekend, and was wondering if anyone's tried it? Apparently it's only 30 proof?

[foilman8805]

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I prefer to mix my own alcoholic eggnog using a nice spiced rum.

[scientific]

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ya colt 45 is malt liquor. not the worst 40 but not the best, im an oe man for life

[Afrobean]

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There is a distinct lack of Four Loko in this thread and it makes me uncomfortable.

Anyway, I used to like Southern Comfort, but I haven't fooled around with it in a while. It's too damn easy to overboard with.

[MrMagic5239]

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Back on topic though, I won't touch Natty Ice/Natty Light, Milwaukees Best (worst beer in the world, bar none. It's like downing fermented piss), Bud Light, Corona, or Miller Lite with a ten foot pole.

Around here, all we typically get is Natty, considering it's cheap. It's only 13.50 where I live for a 30 pack. It's kind of grown on me since that we usually end up getting. I have a few that I like, that are typically pretty cheap iirc.

Coors Extra Gold Lager

Has a nice flavor to it. Not to strong, not to weak, and have a great golden color to it.





Amber Bock

Had this only a few times, but enjoy it every time. I like to spice it up a bit and throw in some black pepper to float in the glass. Gives this dark beer a nice taste to it.




Hurricane Malt Liquor.


Doesn't taste half bad at all for something that is really cheap. With a 7.0% alcohol content, and only $4 for a 40 oz (In my area of course) makes for a great party.





Anyone else try these?