In this thread, we discuss beer

[Midtowner]

You never do

[bandnerd]

Oh wah you big baby. Like you ever listen to me.

[MadMonk]

Well, I tried Sam Adams Cherry Wheat and Boulevard Wheat this weekend.

The Sam Adams was very good and easy to quaff. Nice recommendation Daisy. However, for me the strong cherry flavor became old after a while. Its a good beer to have around for variety though. The smell is almost better than the taste. It smells a lot like a cherry pie out of the oven - almost edible

The Boulevard was very good as well. Its a nice pale wheat ale that's easy to drink and has a very mild hop aftertaste. This cloudy beer is good! I think I'll pick up a six-er of Choc beer next weekend and give it a try. Anyone had that one? I think its brewed in Krebs, OK and it has a good reputation as a great beer, especially during the hot summers here.

[Stinger]

Fat Tire is my favorite beer of all time. It's unavailable in Oklahoma and the best answer for it that I've gotten is they refuse to distribute it warm and you can't buy 6-pt cold in Oklahoma.

Shiner is my favorite beer you can buy around here, but if I don't get that it's usually a bud light or miller light.

[flatang]

Is anyone familiar with Ballantine. This brewery closed it's doors around 1972 and was located in NJ at one time they were the 3rd largest in the country I believe durning the 1950's when they sponsored the NY Yankees etc. People familiar with this brew remember the 3 rings on the label. I had heard that when the brewery closed other breweries obtained the rights to brew their unique ale (Pabst, Stroh's, Falstaff, etc) but could not duplicate the original Ballantine Ale. The true collector of such items would be familiar with whats considered the"Holy Grail" of beers The "Mother of all mothers" The Ballantine "Burton" Ale a rare brew indeed. This beer was brewed only twice that I know of and then aged for years in oak barrels before being bottled and given away as gifts by the owners to their friends, employees, distributors, etc. Not ever sold to the public. They brewed a batch in 1934 and then bottled it some years later and again in 1946 I've had the pleasure of seeing a few bottles from this 1946 batch one bottle was bottled from the 46' brew in 1961 and another in 1964. Still palatable and actually good even after 50-60 years. I wonder if any brewery is still producing the Ballantine Ale?

[sweetdaisy]

Well, I tried Sam Adams Cherry Wheat and Boulevard Wheat this weekend.

The Sam Adams was very good and easy to quaff. Nice recommendation Daisy. However, for me the strong cherry flavor became old after a while. Its a good beer to have around for variety though. The smell is almost better than the taste. It smells a lot like a cherry pie out of the oven - almost edible

The Boulevard was very good as well. Its a nice pale wheat ale that's easy to drink and has a very mild hop aftertaste. This cloudy beer is good! I think I'll pick up a six-er of Choc beer next weekend and give it a try. Anyone had that one? I think its brewed in Krebs, OK and it has a good reputation as a great beer, especially during the hot summers here.

OH! Sorry, MadMonk. I forgot that the cherry taste does get a bit old. It is a great beer for "beginners" and if you're only going to drink a couple or want something a bit different.

Thanks for the recommendation on Boulevard. I'm going to try that this weekend. I'll look forward to hearing about your Choc beer.

Mmmm...beer.

BTW, mariner, I remember where I saw Fat Tire in Michigan! It was at a grocery (can't remember the name) off US-23 and Plymouth-Ann Arbor Road (SW corner). It was a couple years ago, so no telling if they still carry it.

[BDP]

I like ales mostly, when I drink beer, which is less and less.

Anchor Steam is my favorite.

[Karried]

I'm feeling like a major beer wimp sitting here drinking my Miller Light! ha,ha... actually I like visiting Bricktown Brewery - I can't take a dark ale but I do enjoy a milder flavored ale. Cheers (Now if you want to talk about wine - Napa Valley anyone?)

[Curt]

OH! Sorry, MadMonk. I forgot that the cherry taste does get a bit old. It is a great beer for "beginners" and if you're only going to drink a couple or want something a bit different.

Thanks for the recommendation on Boulevard. I'm going to try that this weekend. I'll look forward to hearing about your Choc beer.

Mmmm...beer.

BTW, mariner, I remember where I saw Fat Tire in Michigan! It was at a grocery (can't remember the name) off US-23 and Plymouth-Ann Arbor Road (SW corner). It was a couple years ago, so no telling if they still carry it.

Thanks Daisy, I go by that area when I head up north and in fact I will be going for New Years Eve up to Houghton Lake, so maybe I can stop and pick some up. By the way, do you ever miss Ann Arbor?

[MadMonk]

OH! Sorry, MadMonk. I forgot that the cherry taste does get a bit old. It is a great beer for "beginners" and if you're only going to drink a couple or want something a bit different.

Hey there's nothing to be sorry about. I like it and probably wouldn't have considered it without your input. BTW, my wife's not a big beer fan, but she really likes this one.

[Curt]

I'm feeling like a major beer wimp sitting here drinking my Miller Light! ha,ha... actually I like visiting Bricktown Brewery - I can't take a dark ale but I do enjoy a milder flavored ale. Cheers (Now if you want to talk about wine - Napa Valley anyone?)

Hey there is nothing wrong with Miller Lite at all.

[MadMonk]

Hey there is nothing wrong with Miller Lite at all.

Nope, not at all. My "regular" beer is just a Bud Light. Its cheap. Its just fun to try different styles of beer and learn about the different characteristics of each type of brew.

Karried, start up a wine appreciation thread. I have a few that I like and would welcome some suggestions from an expert.

[Curt]

Nope, not at all. My "regular" beer is just a Bud Light. Its cheap. Its just fun to try different styles of beer and learn about the different characteristics of each type of brew.

Karried, start up a wine appreciation thread. I have a few that I like and would welcome some suggestions from an expert.

Hey Bud Light is also a good choice..drink lots of it. I got my start on Miller Lite 25 years ago. Heck I even buy Old Milwaukee sometimes for around the house. Tecate is another good choice. As far as wines go, I am no expert at all and could not tell you what wine goes with what food the best but I do like Pino Grigio.

[flatang]

Can you tell a lot about a person from the type of beer they drink.
Beers currently in my fridge
ABITA CHRISTMAS ALE LA
ADAMS BROADSIDE ALE UK
ADAMS SSB SUFFOCK BITTER UK
AYINGER OCTOBERFEST GERMANY
BARBARY COAST ROCHESTER,NY
BAVIK BELGIUM
BEL HAVEN SCOTISH ALE SCOTLAND
BLUE MOON PUMPKIN ALE
BLUE RIDGE PORTER MD
BROOKLYN PILSNER NY
BROOKSHIER SPRINGS NY
BRUMMEN NETHERLANDS
BUZZARD BAY MA
CLIPPER CITY MD
COOPERS VINTAGE ALE AUSTRALIA
DUCK RABBIT MILK STOUT NC
EFE'S DARK TURKEY
EISENBAHN BRAZIL
EKU 28 GERMANY
EKU PILS GERMANY
GOLDEN PHEASANT SLOVAK REP
GUINNESS IRELAND
HARP LAGER IRELAND
HARPOON HIBERNIAN BOSTON
HIDDEN RIVER B&T MA
INDICA CA
JENLAIN FRANCE
KARLOVACKO CROATIA
KELPIE ALE UK
KINGS PEAK PORTER UT
KISZ BIER CZECH REP
KULMBACHER EISBOCH GERMANY
LION STOUT MI
MILLSTREAM OATMEAL STOUT IA
MOJO IPA CO
NEGRO MODELO MEXICO
NEWCASTLE BROWN ENGLAND
NUTFIELD STOUT NH
OPTIMATOR SPATEN GERMANY
OSCAR CHOCOLATE STOUT WI
PERONI ITALY
PYRAMID APRICOT
RAHR TX
RED NECKTAR ALE CA
SAMUEL SMITH WINTER ALE
SARANAC IPA UTICA,NY
SNAKE RIVER IPA
ST BRIDGETS PORTER CO
STRAUBS ST MARYS, PA
SUNSHINE WHEAT CO
TSING TAO CHINA
TUCHER GERMANY
XINGU BLACK BRAZIL
YOUNGS OATMEAL STOUT ENGLAND

[Midtowner]

Flatang -- that's a big fridge you have there.

Unfortunately, as part of the master plan to counter the 'freshman 15' that I gained in my first year of law school, I think beer is probably verboten. Most unfortunate

[sweetdaisy]

Ummm...flatang? Exactly how big is your fridge?

[Karried]

Well, I can tell you where I'm going when I get thirsty! LOL, just teasing - but wow!

You have quite the collection -

Madmonk - I'm no expert on vino but I do know what I like (and do I really want to be known as the resident wino on the boards?) hhmm - okay, why not? I'll start a Wine thread...

[Curt]

Flatang...do you by chance own a party store or something? either way you better have a party and invite us all over now.

[flatang]

Im somewhat of a Connoisseur I guess and have always enjoyed trying different kinds. plus its handy for adding to my bottle collection.

After posting the list asking the question I thought yeah heres what someone would say is your an alcoholic (hahahah) Actually its the opposite thats why I have so many.

2 refrigerators by the way

[Curt]

Im somewhat of a Connoisseur I guess and have always enjoyed trying different kinds. plus its handy for adding to my bottle collection.

After posting the list asking the question I thought yeah heres what someone would say is your an alcoholic (hahahah) Actually its the opposite thats why I have so many.

2 refrigerators by the way

Two of the Biggest Kenmore's I would imagine...LOL

[sweetdaisy]

Glad to hear it's 2 refrigerators...I was wondering where you'd put milk & butter if all that beer was in just one fridge.

[Curt]

Speaking of beer..I think I'll have one right now while I clean the basement.

[MadMonk]

Flatang, whats your favorite? As a novice, I'm looking for suggestions. I only recognize a few of those you listed. Were you able to obtain those in OK?

[Patrick]

I'm personally not a fan of beer, but to each his own. I have no problem with others drinking as long as they do so responsibly.

[flatang]

Flatang, whats your favorite? As a novice, I'm looking for suggestions. I only recognize a few of those you listed. Were you able to obtain those in OK?

My grandmother is over eighty and still doesn't need glasses.
Drinks right out of the bottle.
--Henny Youngman

There are so many beers out there it's difficult to pick a favorite. "People who drink the same kind of beer because its their favorite haven't sampled enough and a person who hasn’t sampled enough isn't a beer drinker."

A few American beers that I prefer:
1) Wolaver's Oatmeal Stout from Otter Creek Brewing Vermont available October through April. Made with organic oats, barley and hops. This is a dark beer that produces a very creamy head. Made fresh no preservatives
2) A beer that’s probably the best for quenching your thirst (I prefer water) in my opinion is Straub's out of St Mary's PA an all grain beer has no salt, no sugar, no preservatives. Very crisp, very clean they have been around since 1872 The problem is you can only get it with in a certain radius of the brewery because it has no preservatives the self life is short I guess
3) Sunshine Wheat from the same people who make Fat Tire New Belgium Brewery another thirst quencher. Like Corona does with a lime the Sunshine Wheat is great with an orange wedge
4) If you like a little fruit with your beer Pete's Strawberry Blonde, Sam Adams Cherry Wheat or if you like heat with it spice things up with Ed' Original Chili Beer
Two of the best beers I ever had was a Christmas chocolate cream beer from Europe the company is no longer in business unfortunately and a Blueberry Cream Stout made by a member of a home brewer's club I belong to some years ago.