# suggest some good beers **URL:** \ **Category:** In My Humble Opinion\ **Created:** [April 4, 2003, 3:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/suggest-some-good-beers/166382 "2003-04-04T03:47:56Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 3
**Author:** ![TheFunkySpaceCowboy](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/a9a28c/32.png) [@TheFunkySpaceCowboy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TheFunkySpaceCowboy)\ **Post date:** [April 4, 2003, 7:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/suggest-some-good-beers/166382/41 "2003-04-04T19:01:18Z")
Alrighty here we go… First we’ll start with American beers, or more precisely American breweries. Not all of these will be easy to get if you live too far away from American Beer Nirvana (ie the West Coast) Any beer from the below breweries is worth a try if you don’t see the ones listed. \*\*Alakan Brewing Company: \*\* Juneau, Alaska Alaskan Amber is a good, well balanced, medium bodied beer. Drinkable in large quantities. Alaskan Smoked Porter, a dark beer made with smoked grains, a very interesting experience, worth a try. It’s dark, full bodied with a strong smokey flavor. Very good in small quantities, only available in winter. Alaskan Oatmeal Stout. Probably too dark for the OP’s tastes, but a nice smooth, easy drinking stout nonetheless. \*\* Deshutes \*\* Bend, Oregon Black Butte Porter. Perhaps the finest porter ever brewed. Dark brown in color, rich and full bodied with a slightly chocolately finish. A superior beer for all seasons! Jubal Ale. A winter seasonal, big on flavor, big on alchohol. If you see it next winter, give it a try, you’ll be glad you did. \*\*Sierra Nevada \*\* California Their Pale Ale, IPA (India Pale Ale, very hoppy style, mucho bitterness) and Porter are all superior beers, their porter being a close second to Black Butte IMO. Plus you can actually find them on the east coast. Other misc American beers worth drinking: Pyramid Hefe-wiezen. Wheat beer, drink with a lemon wedge. RedHook ESB - Extra Special Bitter, hoppy but not as much as an IPA. Anchor Steam Beer - a lager brewed at ale temps, from San Francisco. New Belguim Brewing Fat Tire Amber Ale Thomas Kemper Happy Cow - dark, strong winter seasonal. I’m missing a lot of good beers from that list but you get the idea of what’s available. IMO though the best beers are usually found on draught at brewpubs, which is good if you live on the west coast, and less good if you don’t. If you ever find yourself in Anchorage AK I recomend checking out the Moose’s Tooth Brewpub, the Glacier Brewhouse and the Snow Goose, sample everything on tap. For imports here’s a few of my favorites, some of which have already been listed: Guiness - Ireland. Mother of all stouts. Newcastle Brown - Newcastle, England. Bass Ale - England McEwan’s - Scottland. Anything by Spaten (with Oktoberfest and Optimator being my favorites) - Munich, Germany. Spaten is also one of the oldest breweries in the world, they’ve been brewing since 1397. Err there are actually more good beers from Europe then I can count or list here so I’ll stop trying… Negro Modella is the best Mexican beer I’ve ever had, enjoy it with a lime wedge. Kirin Ichiban is a good Japanese (a lager I think) Red Stripe - Jamica Belikin - Belize, they make a yummy stout. Oh and for the record a Black and Tan is Guiness and Bass Ale, not Harp Lager, that’s a half and half. I see I’m also not the only homebrewer in this thread, yay homebrewing! If you ever find yourself in my living room I suggest you try the Brown Ale, the Coffee Stout, the Spiced Holiday Beer and my very own winter seasonal: Darth Porter (9% abv) ---
**Author:** ![Doomtrain](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/0ea827/32.png) [@Doomtrain](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Doomtrain)\ **Post date:** [April 4, 2003, 7:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/suggest-some-good-beers/166382/42 "2003-04-04T19:09:55Z")
_takes notes_ I should really get into homebrewing or something. Mmm, beer. ---
**Author:** ![Doomtrain](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/0ea827/32.png) [@Doomtrain](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Doomtrain)\ **Post date:** [April 4, 2003, 7:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/suggest-some-good-beers/166382/43 "2003-04-04T19:12:20Z")
In fact, I’m going to go get some beer later today, just because of you guys… When come back, bring beer? Oh yes. ---
**Author:** ![Homebrew](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/c89c15/32.png) [@Homebrew](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Homebrew)\ **Post date:** [April 4, 2003, 7:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/suggest-some-good-beers/166382/44 "2003-04-04T19:27:16Z")
> [@](#): > > _Originally posted by GMRyujin_ > \*\*_takes notes_ I should really get into homebrewing or something. \*\* I believe my username should give you a good idea about my thoughts on the subject. ---
**Author:** ![wolfman](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/a8b319/32.png) [@wolfman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/wolfman)\ **Post date:** [April 4, 2003, 7:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/suggest-some-good-beers/166382/45 "2003-04-04T19:38:25Z")
If you want a good starter stout(less bitter than most, real smooth and creamy) try the Milk Stout from Left hand. It’s a very good beer. ---
**Author:** ![irishgirl](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/8edcca/32.png) [@irishgirl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/irishgirl)\ **Post date:** [April 4, 2003, 7:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/suggest-some-good-beers/166382/46 "2003-04-04T19:48:06Z")
Harp? yucky yucky. Krucovice Pilsner Urquell Staropramen nice czech beers. Grolsch nice dutch beer Stella Artois nice belgian beer i have a fondness for Amstel, but that’s because it reminds me of holidays in the sun, drinking lager by the pool, it’s not particularly nice or anything. ---
**Author:** ![aggiej](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/ec9cab/32.png) [@aggiej](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aggiej)\ **Post date:** [April 4, 2003, 8:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/suggest-some-good-beers/166382/47 "2003-04-04T20:08:44Z")
there’a a microbrewery in oregon called rogue and i’ve had none better. in fact i’ll be enjoying a few rogue buckwheat ales when i get home tonight and i’m counting the minutes… ---
**Author:** ![Cluricaun](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/bb73d2/32.png) [@Cluricaun](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cluricaun)\ **Post date:** [April 4, 2003, 8:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/suggest-some-good-beers/166382/48 "2003-04-04T20:24:17Z")
We here in the Great Midwest like our beer plentiful, cheap and funky. Go for Point, from wonderful Stephens Point WI or the ultimate alcoholic emeretic, Old Style. Really anything that comes from Milwaulkee ---
**Author:** ![lightingtool](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/57b2e6/32.png) [@lightingtool](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/lightingtool)\ **Post date:** [April 4, 2003, 8:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/suggest-some-good-beers/166382/49 "2003-04-04T20:38:19Z")
mmmmm… Rogue Dead Guy Ale … mmmmmmm Thanks for reminding me **aggiej** -tool ---
**Author:** ![Yossarian](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/y/9de0a6/32.png) [@Yossarian](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Yossarian)\ **Post date:** [April 4, 2003, 9:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/suggest-some-good-beers/166382/50 "2003-04-04T21:31:16Z")
Speaking of Saranac, I’m just now trying their Black Forest… I’ll need a few more to be sure, but it might be making the list. It’s no Sierra Nevada Porter or Deschutes Black Buttes Porter (in fact, it’s not a porter at all, come to think of it), but it’s available, has a porter-y flavor, and is best of all… inexpensive! Cheers! ---
**Author:** ![Merseybeat](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/c89c15/32.png) [@Merseybeat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Merseybeat)\ **Post date:** [April 4, 2003, 10:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/suggest-some-good-beers/166382/51 "2003-04-04T22:19:47Z")
DAB (Dortmunder Actien Brauerei) - is a nice light German one. I’m drinking one now as it happens - available here at a good price. Also the Belgian Jupiler and Van Roy are very nice quaffable beers. I love this subject! ---
**Author:** ![Nimsay](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/5e9695/32.png) [@Nimsay](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Nimsay)\ **Post date:** [April 5, 2003, 3:18am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/suggest-some-good-beers/166382/52 "2003-04-05T03:18:49Z")
Ahhh…what does it matter? All of it’s unhealthy! ---
**Author:** ![unclviny](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/u/e274bd/32.png) [@unclviny](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/unclviny)\ **Post date:** [April 5, 2003, 3:26am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/suggest-some-good-beers/166382/53 "2003-04-05T03:26:52Z")
Grolsch Hollandia Bavaria Shiner Bock Fat Tire Fosters (oil cans) mmmm beer unclviny ---
**Author:** ![Auntie\_Social](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/d2c977/32.png) [@Auntie\_Social](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Auntie_Social)\ **Post date:** [April 5, 2003, 3:46am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/suggest-some-good-beers/166382/54 "2003-04-05T03:46:56Z")
It sadly has not gone national like it’s cross-town rival, but **O’Dell’s 90 Schilling** (also from Fort Collins, CO, home of Fat Tire) is my favorite beer ever. It’s like Fat Tire but just a bit darker. Yum. Fat Tire is also a fine beer, I’m delighted it has _finally_ made it out to California. Pre-Fat Tire arrival, Full Sail Amber was my favorite for everyday consumption. It’s quite a bit darker than most “amber” ales, but it’s not heavy or too sweet, like many stouts. Sorry for not really knowing the right words to describe whether these beers have a “floral hoppy” blah de blah. I just know they’re tasty. ---
**Author:** ![hermann](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/b487fb/32.png) [@hermann](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/hermann)\ **Post date:** [April 6, 2003, 7:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/suggest-some-good-beers/166382/55 "2003-04-06T19:10:38Z")
Licher ---
**Author:** ![Zenster](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/z/cdc98d/32.png) [@Zenster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Zenster)\ **Post date:** [April 6, 2003, 8:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/suggest-some-good-beers/166382/56 "2003-04-06T20:51:35Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by aggiej \* > \*\*there’a a microbrewery in oregon called rogue and i’ve had none better. in fact i’ll be enjoying a few rogue buckwheat ales when i get home tonight and i’m counting the minutes… \*\* Speaking of the Rogue brewery; If any of you want your pud in the mud faster than you can say ‘knife’, please try Rogue’s 'Old Crustacean." This is a high octane barley wine type of beer and it takes a very few to get quite well hammered. Its flavor reminds me of the rice liquor my Vietnamese friends would brew. ---
**Author:** ![The\_Peyote\_Coyote](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/5f8ce5/32.png) [@The\_Peyote\_Coyote](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/The_Peyote_Coyote)\ **Post date:** [April 7, 2003, 1:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/suggest-some-good-beers/166382/57 "2003-04-07T01:10:50Z")
Canadian: Molson, Moosehead American: Gennosee 12-Horse Ale, Pete’s Wicked Ale, just about any Samuel Adams brew, Christian Morlein, Private Stock (malt liquor, actually, but WTH). I recommend sampling any local microbrew. A couple of weeks ago, I tried out some excellent pale ale made by a Louisville brewery. There is also a microbrewery in the D.C. area – I believe it’s near Roslyn, VA , but it is supposed to be the largest on the East Cost – that makes very good brews. Jamaican: Red Stripe Mexican: Dos Equis Britian: Bass Ale, Newcastle Ale Ireland: Harp, Guiness Belgian: Chimay Ale Netherlands: Heineken (ignore what Coldfire says) Germany: Beck’s Dark or Light, Dortmunder Czechoslovakia: Pilsner-Urquell Denmark: Tuborg Gold Austrailia: Foster’s (I like it a lot, but I understand Aussies view it as one step up from American beer), Sheaf Stout Japan: Ki-rin, Sapporro China Tsingtao ---
**Author:** ![Oy\_Vey](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/dbc845/32.png) [@Oy\_Vey](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Oy_Vey)\ **Post date:** [April 7, 2003, 2:24am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/suggest-some-good-beers/166382/58 "2003-04-07T02:24:36Z")
Fat Tire, Honey Brown, Killian’s Red and Kirin Ichiban are most frequently found in my fridge ---
**Author:** ![fighting\_ignorant](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/ac8455/32.png) [@fighting\_ignorant](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/fighting_ignorant)\ **Post date:** [April 7, 2003, 2:34am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/suggest-some-good-beers/166382/59 "2003-04-07T02:34:33Z")
Dellerium Tremens Boddington’s Old Speckled Hen ---
**Author:** ![Zenster](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/z/cdc98d/32.png) [@Zenster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Zenster)\ **Post date:** [April 7, 2003, 7:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/suggest-some-good-beers/166382/60 "2003-04-07T07:03:31Z")
Sadly, ever since Foster’s was taken over by Carlton United it has been on a par with bovine urine. It used to be one of my favorites. There was a time when it was one of the most widely distributed and best lagers in the world. That is no longer true. I miss the old steel tubes. I carried one with me all the way to the top of Half Dome in Yosemite. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/suggest-some-good-beers/166382.md?page=2) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/suggest-some-good-beers/166382.md?page=4)