My current selection: A few singles of the more expensive variety, and much cheap but enjoyably tasty lager.
I have begun my after-work drinking session, after spending a bit of the paycheck on several imports.
I have just now finished the Steinlager, and am enjoying the bottle of Oaked Arrogant Bastard. The Steinlager was nice and refreshing, but not a real standout. Reminded me of a slightly more bitter Fosters. Which reminds me, does anybody here have an opinion on Fosters Special Bitter? the one in the green can. Moving on, the OABA is strong in bitterness, and dark brown, which is unusual for beers that i drink, as i usually stick with wheats and lagers, with the occasional Amber or IPA. I lack the language to describe the flavors, but i assume that the bitterness is due to hops, being so marked on the bottle.
I am looking forward to the selection of hefeweizens i bought, especially the Franziskaner Dunkel.
Also, before anybody asks, the yellowish-clear liquid in the jim beam bottle is home-made Balkan Palinka, fruit brandy made by a friends relative, who i think lives in Albania, which i get for free. It is VERY strong, not for made for consumption in large amounts. It is excellent for settling the stomach after a heavy meal.
Last edited by Mister_manji; 08-10-2008 at 02:52 AM.
Well nothing I guess, it's just one of those beers that I'll drink if I'm offered one, but I wouldn't buy it. It's fairly mediocre, to put it mildly. I guess I can only blame myself, since I was supposed to go buy something nice, like some czech stuff, but overslept.Originally Posted by Danskeren
Widmer Broken Halo IPA
Not bad. A little more bitter than what I prefer. Very "hoppy" though, like an India pale ale should be.
^^^^The Borken Halo is muy bueno. As for yo I'm having Natty Light.
Now I'm drinking New Belgium Brewery's Fat Tire ale. Delicious!
Beck's Light, on sale ..
Pretty good too!
I imagine they use a special cat, extract the urine, which they then ferment and then inflict on the rest of the world as our special little cruel joke.
Actually the most expensive coffee in the world is made off cat pooh.
Some cat in southern America that eat coffee beans
Then why not catpiss-beers, just add some bubbles.
Ive been enjoying Lakemaid Beer from the August Schell Brewing Company in New Ulm, MN.
http://lakemaidbeer.com/
- During the Summer, I enjoy these
And during Winter months... well... I like anything German, Russian, and Italian.
Xingu in the summer? That's a pretty hearty beer for the warm months. I tried Red Seal and Old Rasputin the other day...the Red Seal was good, Old Rasputin, not so much. It tasted like my drink concoctions in those early college years when all that was available was a half can of coke, and about a shot each of vodka, tequila, and whiskey left in the bottles. Mix them together with some cold stale coffee and the taste is pretty close to an Old Ras'.
If anyone is in the southeast US, give Abita Purple Haze a try. It's a great beer to go with food, it has a crisp taste and a citrusy finish.
Friday Night: 25 ounces of Michelob Amber Bock. Yeah, I know... They replaced Newcastle with Michelob Amber Bock at the place I drink. It ain't even close.
Saturday: One Lagunita's Rich Copper Ale.
Sunday: One Pyramid Hefe, two Dos XX..
Today... probably Hamms...whatever Dad has in the fridge when we visit for a bbq.
I'm glad to see you're supporting my state's local economy!My current selection: A few singles of the more expensive variety, and much cheap but enjoyably tasty lager.
Last edited by digrar; 08-12-2008 at 03:16 AM.
I tend to like dark beers because they have a hearty taste. Unfortunately, many of them are bitter, which I do not like. I miss the old days when nearly every beer had a bock that came out in season.
I'm looking for a beer that is smooth and not bitter that has a rich, almost breadlike flavor. Recommendations?
Haha, no kidding. Two Widmers, Henry's, and a Full Sail. Thanks bud!
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