Free and cold would be good but what if it tasted gross? |
the beer (or ale I do not remember) they sold at the Berghoff resturant in Chicago was my favorite ever (medium weight and a very fresh taste also not too much of a hop flavor) but I do not know if they sell it anymore since they switched hands and I have not been there in ten years.
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Now a word from Tejas. Gotta put my vote out for Shiner Bock. Other good Texas beers include St. Arnold's in Houston, with a wonderful Brown Ale and a good summer beer--Lawnmower. Just don't drink and mow. I also agree with the many selections above--there is a real renaissance in local brews that keeps the small businesses alive and well. |
Any of the Missoula Montana micros but as far as the best name "Moose Drool" leads the pack IMO. |
Moinette Brune does it for me.
http://www.brasserie-dupont.com/dupont/en/6966-moinette-brune.html
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For best, most of the Belgian monks are my choice. I usually keep Warsteiner and Bass in my 'fridge. |
@Philjolet - not sure if we can get Bell's in California. I've never seen it here, but I'll keep an eye out for it.
@Kennyt - I can't believe I forgot to mention Lagunitas brewery - that's one of my favorites.
@Dopogue - Brother Thelonious is made by North Coast brewing, which is another fantastic brewer I forgot to mention |
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In NOLA I indulge in Turbodog, in Houston at least Shiner Bock makes being there palitable, in Philly there's nothing wrong with Jeungling, in Vancouver I'll go for a Sleeman's Honey Brown, in New Haven it's Sam summer ale, in SLC a Polyigamy Porter is just fine, and in New Hampster Magic Hat is always a pleasure. Then again, in Munich Franziskaner is fine, in Augsburg a Hasen Brau hefeweisen will work, in Copenhagen I'll do a Tuborg, in Amsterdam, Heniken tastes fine.
Best Beer. Depends where you are, and all beer is good beer (almost). |
Mateored,
try Bell's Two Hearted Ale made by Bell's brewery Kalamazoo Michigan. Also, Amber Ale and Cherry Stout are worth a try. I did not mention them because I know most would not recognize the name or have access to it. |
As an IPA fan, I just tried the recently released Hoptimum from Sierra Nevada: 10.4%/100 IBU. Mighty tasty (if you like DFH 90-minute, you would adore this beer). I am also a fan of 3 Floyds products, but they're virtually impossible to get here on the east coast. But every once in a while... |
Brother Thelonious. Seriously. |
I have been a big IPA fan of late and LOVE the Lagunista's Little Sumpin' Sumpin' ale, great name and a hearty IPS too, in fact, all their IPA's are excellent, hoppy but not too hoppy.
For a plain 'beer' you can't beat Blue Point Toasted Lager, for what it is it's expensive (usually ~$10/6) but it's just such a good lager and I have a great local seafood restaurant that has it on tap here so that's always a plus!
Most of the Colorado breweries I've tried are solid, Fat Tire seems to be the standard by which all other CO breweries are judged, but their are many good one from there.
We here in Tampa used to have Cigar City right in town but they have moved, the Jai Alai IPA is really good from them.
Just a few to ad to the list but if you can find the Lagunista's try them! I like all their beers that I've tried (had like 5-6 so a few!) |
@Lloydc - ale is a type of beer
@everyone else. I'm a bit surprised that a group that is so knowledgeable about esoteric audio equipment is drinking so much beer from large breweries.
If you live on the West Coast (U.S.) try breweries like Stone, Firestone Walker, Bruery, Craftsman, Mammoth, Telegraph, Bootleggers, Lost Coast, Green Flash, Taps, Hangar 24, Mad River, Lost Coast, Rogue, Indian Wells Brewing, Kern River Brewing, Moylan's, Bear Republic, and many others.
On the East Coast, I highly recommend Ommegang (from Cooperstown, NY, specializing in Belgian style) and Unibroue (Quebec) and Allagash (Maine).
This is just a tiny sample. Recommending specific beers from these breweries is almost impossible. You need to narrow down the style. |
And as Tpreaves states, "free and cold!" |
Local...Albuquerque's Marble Brewery! Of course, Belgian's Chimay!!! |
several of the nominations above are not even beers, they are ales. |
There are far too many different styles of beer that are too different to select just one overall. Here are some faves:
If you have never tried it, try Fuller's ESB. It is one of the smoothest beers in the world. This is obviously my pick for an ESB.
For a brown ale, Samuel Smith's Nut Brown. They also make an excellent IPA.
For a stout, try Murphy's as an alternative to Guinness. A nice dessert beer is Young's Chocolate Stout, too.
For a Belgian style white, Celis White.
For an old ale, Anchor's Old Foghorn. Don't drink more than one if you are driving. Anchor also makes an excellent porter. |
Why not Guinness, Guinness? Sorry, just had to say that !!!! |
Nice one, Nebin - love the 10.
I'm a Triple Karmeliet man myself.
Dogfish Head 90, when fresh and cold, is a gem too. |
Kijanki, I beg to differ. I've had bad sex, it was, well, it was just bad. At least that's what she said!!!! :) |
Goose Island Bourbon County is my current favorite. Dogfish Head 90-minute IPA would be, but I have to drive out of state to buy it. Check my posts for more faves.
Relax, have a New Glarus Smoked Rye Ale and listen to some Ben Webster... |
Tpreaves, It is a little bit like sex - even if bad it is still good. |
There is no definitive "best" of anything. There are way too many variables involved. The "best" you can hope for is to find something that works well in your system. You can then say it's the "best" for you until you find something you think is better !!!!
Wait a minute,wrong thread!!!! :)
The best beer is free beer. Wait,I take that back, the best beer is free cold beer. Yeah, that's the best beer. |
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Way too many to pick from these days. Given the number of fantastic micro-breweries on the West Coast (and everywhere else), there is no longer any reason to ship what are mostly over-hyped, mediocre beers from Holland, Germany, Belgium and Czech.
Drink Local!! |
If I could find a fresh Pilsner Urquell I would drink it! |
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1. Kona Fire Rock Pale Ale (amazing)
http://www.fearlesscritic.com/beer/41/kona-fire-rock-pale-ale
2. Goose Island Indian Pale Ale
http://www.fearlesscritic.com/beer/222/goose-island-ipa |
Pilsner Urquell gets my vote. |
