# Beer, glorious beer! **URL:** \ **Category:** Cafe Society\ **Tags:** beer\ **Created:** [February 7, 2007, 1:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/beer-glorious-beer/391161 "2007-02-07T01:14:37Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![Alessan](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/alessan/32/465_2.png) [@Alessan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Alessan)\ **Post date:** [February 7, 2007, 1:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/beer-glorious-beer/391161/21 "2007-02-07T13:40:26Z")
Tuborg, Tuborg and more Tuborg. I don’t believe in paying too much money for beer - in fact, I don’t believe in _thinking_ too much about beer. Beer and thought don’t go well together. ---
**Author:** ![nashiitashii](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/7c8e57/32.png) [@nashiitashii](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/nashiitashii)\ **Post date:** [February 7, 2007, 5:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/beer-glorious-beer/391161/22 "2007-02-07T17:06:42Z")
[QUOTE=Christopher] **Silenus** To be honest, my favorite is Pisner Urquel. [/QUOTE] I tried this from a keg one time, and, well, it turned my stomach upside-down. I remembered a few more beers that I enjoy, though: Yuengling, Harp, Amber Bock, Young’s Double Chocolate Stout, and Corona Light.\* \*Corona Light is the tolerable option when faced with a selection of Heineken, [random domestic like Budweiser], or Corona. ---
**Author:** ![Paintcharge](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/paintcharge/32/7946_2.png) [@Paintcharge](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Paintcharge)\ **Post date:** [February 7, 2007, 5:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/beer-glorious-beer/391161/23 "2007-02-07T17:15:40Z")
Right now the regulars are Souther Tier Phin and Matt’s, Ithaca Brewing’s Caskazilla, and Czechvar/Budvar. I’m very excited about Budvar being more available in the US with the new agreement with A-B. I just hope that the quality doesn’t go down now that thet giant beer company is involved with it. First post-it seems to me that a thread about beer is a good place to start. ---
**Author:** ![Troy\_McClure\_SF](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/troy_mcclure_sf/32/4150_2.png) [@Troy\_McClure\_SF](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Troy_McClure_SF)\ **Post date:** [February 7, 2007, 5:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/beer-glorious-beer/391161/24 "2007-02-07T17:15:46Z")
I’m a big fan of [Big Daddy IPA](http://goodbeer.com/Pages/beers.htm) from Speakeasy and [Proving Ground IPA](http://www.magnoliapub.com/beer/ales.html) from Magnolia. ---
**Author:** ![phungi](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/phungi/32/395_2.png) [@phungi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/phungi)\ **Post date:** [February 7, 2007, 6:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/beer-glorious-beer/391161/25 "2007-02-07T18:05:39Z")
I recently had [Shiner 97](http://beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/143/32575) in San Antonio. I was familiar with Shiner Bock but not “97” which turns out to be the latest in an annual celebratory countdown to their 100th birthday. I drove from Philly to Delaware to get a few cases, since it is not sold in PA (long story, likely dating back to prohibition) and since there is a finite amount of it out there (next year will be Shiner 98). If is a great dark beer, with a bit of a chocolate taste. It is better as it gets warmer, abd everyone who comes over loves it. I highly recommend it to anyone who likes a dark beer. ---
**Author:** ![MovingTarget](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/edb3f5/32.png) [@MovingTarget](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MovingTarget)\ **Post date:** [February 7, 2007, 6:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/beer-glorious-beer/391161/26 "2007-02-07T18:12:56Z")
I’m currently drinking Tilburg’s Dutch Brown Ale, or Chimmay. Both exceptional. I’m going to have to look up and try some of the others suggested here though. ---
**Author:** ![Autumn\_Almanac](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/d26b3c/32.png) [@Autumn\_Almanac](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Autumn_Almanac)\ **Post date:** [February 7, 2007, 6:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/beer-glorious-beer/391161/27 "2007-02-07T18:18:23Z")
I love these threads. So many names to add to my shopping list. I’m also gratified to see that my personal favorite beer, Anchor Steam, already got a shout-out. 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![Gadarene](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/e47c2d/32.png) [@Gadarene](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gadarene)\ **Post date:** [February 7, 2007, 6:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/beer-glorious-beer/391161/28 "2007-02-07T18:18:37Z")
My favorite all-purpose beer remains Negra Modelo. Dark and smooth. Mmmm. I also really love Widmer Hefeweizen, Saranac Caramel Porter, and MacTarnahan’s Blackwatch Cream Porter, when I can get them. **phungi** , Shiner 97 sounds like something I’d adore. ---
**Author:** ![Bobotheoptimist](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/919ad9/32.png) [@Bobotheoptimist](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bobotheoptimist)\ **Post date:** [February 7, 2007, 6:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/beer-glorious-beer/391161/29 "2007-02-07T18:23:38Z")
Rarely do I have beer in the house (there might be a Blue Moon or two sitting around right now) but if I were to speculate on what is most likely to inhabit the fridge next, either Tennent’s Lager or, if I can find it around here, Smithwicks. ---
**Author:** ![Dorjan](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/dorjan/32/12440_2.png) [@Dorjan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dorjan)\ **Post date:** [February 7, 2007, 6:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/beer-glorious-beer/391161/30 "2007-02-07T18:37:30Z")
I’m not drinking anything right now, but I’m thinking about a nice [Elliot Ness Amber Lager](http://www.greatlakesbrewing.com/beerProfile.php?beer_id=00000003) or an [Edmund Fitzgerald Porter](http://www.greatlakesbrewing.com/beerProfile.php?beer_id=00000005), both from the venerable [Great Lakes Brewing Company](http://www.greatlakesbrewing.com/) ---
**Author:** ![butler1850](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/779978/32.png) [@butler1850](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/butler1850)\ **Post date:** [February 7, 2007, 6:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/beer-glorious-beer/391161/31 "2007-02-07T18:52:35Z")
Homebrew! Hop it to hell, high ABV, low ABV, dark, light, do what you like! ---
**Author:** ![mrklutz](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/ebca7d/32.png) [@mrklutz](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mrklutz)\ **Post date:** [February 7, 2007, 7:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/beer-glorious-beer/391161/32 "2007-02-07T19:11:35Z")
[Samuel Smith’s Oatmeal Stout](http://www.merchantduvin.com/pages/5_breweries/samsmith_oatmeal_stout.html) is beer Nirvana. This is what a stout should taste like. Rich and flavorful. When I’m in the mood for something lighter, I groove on [Belhaven Scottish Ale](http://www.belhaven.co.uk/index01.html). It has a smooth, nutty flavor. Being in the US, I’m only exposed to Belhaven’s export varieties. Anyone know how they compare to the stuff available in the UK? ---
**Author:** ![Iggins](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/b9e5f3/32.png) [@Iggins](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Iggins)\ **Post date:** [February 7, 2007, 7:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/beer-glorious-beer/391161/33 "2007-02-07T19:18:28Z")
[QUOTE=Stranger On A Train] One beer I completely don’t understand is Stella Artois; it always tastes skunked to me, whether from the tap or from bottle. I’d like to consider myself catholic in terms of beer (excepting ‘lite’ beer, of course) but this stuff just seems wrong in every way a beer could be wrong. What am I missing? Stranger [/QUOTE] You are not missing a darn thing. Not a very good beer, no matter where you get it from. No one has mentioned many red ales. I like an occasional Jamaican Red from Mad River, when I’m not drinking Guinness. Deschutes Black Butte Porter is also recommended. ---
**Author:** ![Only\_Mostly\_Dead](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/f19dbf/32.png) [@Only\_Mostly\_Dead](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Only_Mostly_Dead)\ **Post date:** [February 7, 2007, 7:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/beer-glorious-beer/391161/34 "2007-02-07T19:42:19Z")
[QUOTE=mrklutz] [Samuel Smith’s Oatmeal Stout](http://www.merchantduvin.com/pages/5_breweries/samsmith_oatmeal_stout.html) is beer Nirvana. This is what a stout should taste like. Rich and flavorful. [/QUOTE] Hell yes! I think I actually have a four-pack of the Oatmeal in my cupboard. I need to check that. ---
**Author:** ![Enginerd](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/bcef8e/32.png) [@Enginerd](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Enginerd)\ **Post date:** [February 7, 2007, 7:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/beer-glorious-beer/391161/35 "2007-02-07T19:48:32Z")
[QUOTE=Iggins] No one has mentioned many red ales. I like an occasional Jamaican Red from Mad River, when I’m not drinking Guinness. Deschutes Black Butte Porter is also recommended. [/QUOTE] The Black Butte Porter is my beer of choice at the Thursday evening watering hole. ---
**Author:** ![WarmNPrickly](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/d78d45/32.png) [@WarmNPrickly](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/WarmNPrickly)\ **Post date:** [February 7, 2007, 9:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/beer-glorious-beer/391161/36 "2007-02-07T21:04:26Z")
Black Butte Porter is one of the few beers I will almost refuse to drink. It is my least favorite beer. Somebody mentioned Youngs Double Chocolate Stout. That beer is used as a treat when I feel I need it. Yum yum ---
**Author:** ![NailBunny](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/ecae2f/32.png) [@NailBunny](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/NailBunny)\ **Post date:** [February 7, 2007, 10:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/beer-glorious-beer/391161/37 "2007-02-07T22:25:57Z")
[QUOTE=Enginerd] The [Great Basin Brewery](http://www.greatbasinbrewingco.com/ontap.html) has a very nice ESB that’s not listed on that page. Occasionally, they put their Jackpot Porter on a nitro line - that right there is some smooth and creamy goodness. Unfortunately, I’m drinking a Pacifico Clara right now. [/QUOTE] Well hi, neighbour! I also enjoy Great Basin Brewery, although I’m partial to the classic Icky IPA. In fact, I might see if Mr. Bunny feels like popping over there tonight. Usually though, I’m a devout Rogue drinker. ---
**Author:** ![GraceTX](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/c4cdca/32.png) [@GraceTX](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/GraceTX)\ **Post date:** [February 8, 2007, 12:26am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/beer-glorious-beer/391161/38 "2007-02-08T00:26:27Z")
Oddly, considering how much I despise coffee, I’m really into porters at the moment. **Fuller’s London Porter** is a staple in my fridge and is definitely the best example of a porter I’ve found (and I’ve had quite a few now) Real Ale Brewing Company’s **Shade Grown Coffee Porter** is fantastic, but I’ve only been able to find that on-tap, and I don’t really want to trek into Dallas every time I want one. What I wouldn’t give for a 6-pack… **Breckenridge’s Vanilla Porter** is an interesting one. Every instinct in my body says I shouldn’t like it - it’s kind of sweet and almost tastes like Vanilla Coke which I depise - and yet I really enjoyed it. Not as much as the above two, but certainly as something different. I still have a couple of **Shiner 97** ’s left, which are decent enough, some **Sam Adams Doublebock** (again, good, but definitely no **Ayinger Celebrator** ), a couple of different Unibroue’s and a **Dogfish Head 90 Minute** (awesome!). I’ve also got a 750ml bottle of **St. Bernadus Abt 12**. I’ve not tried it yet, but I’m definitely looking forward to the opportunity. ---
**Author:** ![nameless](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/779978/32.png) [@nameless](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/nameless)\ **Post date:** [February 8, 2007, 12:39am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/beer-glorious-beer/391161/39 "2007-02-08T00:39:21Z")
I like Delerium Tremens, a beer named after the symptoms of alcohol withdrawal. The bottle is covered in pink elephants and other weird crap. It’s a tasty and very alcoholic Belgian ale with apricot overtones. Truly, it is the champagne of beers–it’s bubbly as fuck and quite sweet. A nice dessert beer, or for people who don’t drink much beer at all. ---
**Author:** ![Foolonthehill](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/e274bd/32.png) [@Foolonthehill](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Foolonthehill)\ **Post date:** [February 8, 2007, 12:58am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/beer-glorious-beer/391161/40 "2007-02-08T00:58:18Z")
In the fridge right now is Negra Modelo and Blue Moon Wheat, (this just got here to the foothills a few months ago, Mrs. Fool and I are giving it a spin across the floor). For an after work beer, the local saloon serves Redhook’s ESB. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/beer-glorious-beer/391161.md?page=1) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/beer-glorious-beer/391161.md?page=3)