Beer

[Pew]

'Tis 'bout time for a Friday morn beverage discussion: Ales, Stouts, Lagers, Pilsners . . . jus' to name a few.

Any brands worth mentioning that aren't made by Bud or Coors?

What ale be ye imbibin' at yer local fest?

I wanna know wot be available that I need a pirate out west ta ship me, (any you Colorado folks, I be likin' the LeftHand Brown Ale, or Fat Tire's Amber Ale. )

Meself be takin to a MackesonXXX or Young's Double Chocolate Stout, 'ere on the east coast. McHenry's not a bad brew, nor DeGroens, both of which made 'ere in Baltimore. Try the Fordham, if'n ye be at the Ram's 'ead Tavern 'ere in Maryland. .

[Diego Santana de la Vega]

Hey Coach Good Morrow! Gee...... That be a tough question????? Guinness!

although being the frugal gourmet that I am I does find deals often enough to invest in Beck's ($9.99 12 pack) (I love their new motto) "Life Beckons"

[Pirate Petee]

Well, here is a good topic. I consider myself a bit of a Connoisseur on the subject. I used to work at a place, a wonderfull place called BevMo. It was like a liquor warehouse, you can check it out online. They had just about everykind of beer you could think of. Some of my favorites would be, Fullers ESB, Bodingtons, Wexford, Red Stripe and Carlsberg. And anything from Stone Brewery and Anderson Valley Brewery, those are two Californian Breweries, one from the north and the other from the south. That was a great job, although it took a toll on my wallet and my liver.

[The Doctor]

The Summit Brewery here in the Twin Cities produces some wonderful beers. I do have some sad news to report; the original site of the Hamm's Brewery burned a couple days ago. A tragic loss for the Land of Sky Blue Waters.

[CaptainCiaran]

Watery and pale, that's how I like me beers. So I be quite content with a Rolling Rock, a Molson Canadian, or a Heineken. I also have a taste for an Alexander Keith's India Pale ale -- Nova Scotia's best.

Aye, it be true -- when it comes to beers, I be a weenie, a sissy!

But I can still hit me mark with me rapier and pistol, so watch yerself!

[Pew]

Hey Coach Good Morrow! Gee...... That be a tough question????? Guinness!

Good Morrow, Monsignor!!

We be needin' ta expand yer dark stout vocabulary good friend.

Well, here is a good topic. I consider myself a bit of a Connoisseur on the subject.

Aye. 'Tis always a good discussion me thinks. We 'ave a small group in these 'ere parts (Bretheren of the Toast) and we get together and taste a few mixed 6ers.

And anything from Stone Brewery and Anderson Valley Brewery, those are two Californian Breweries, one from the north and the other from the south. That was a great job, although it took a toll on my wallet and my liver.

Ah yes. Anderson Valley does put out some delicious brews, the Boone Stout (I believe) is one of their best. Yes, good beer isn't cheap, but beer is proof that God wanted us to be happy, (thank you Mr. Franklin).

I had a Sam Adams Black Lager last night. Tasted like a Guinness light . . .

[Red-Handed Jill]

I must admit to being a beer snob. Got a few favorites:

- Pretty much anything from North Coast Brewery (in Fort Bragg, CA - rated one of the top ten microbreweries in the world) but their Pranqster and Rasputin's Russian Stout are my personal favorites (if you like Guinness, you'll LOVE this stout.)

- Guinness

- Red Stripe (when I was in Jamaica, this constituted many of my calories)

- Shaftebury Cream Ale (from western British Columbia - the most drinkable beer I've ever had. Unfortunately, you can only get it in western BC.)

- Deschutes Black Butte Porter

- Anchor Steam and Anchor Porter

- Delirium Tremens Belgian Ale

There's a Belgian Ale I haven't tried yet, but it would definitely be a find, particularly for this group. It's called Van Steenberge Piraat Belgian Ale

[Pirate Petee]

Anderson valley's winter and summer solstice is some of the best I've had, only comes out once a year and for a limited time. I stock up.

[Pirate Petee]

- Delirium Tremens Belgian Ale

There's a Belgian Ale I haven't tried yet, but it would definitely be a find, particularly for this group. It's called Van Steenberge Piraat Belgian Ale

Pink Elephants.

Piraat is pretty good, its like Delirium but a bit more hoppy. They sell it at BevMo and have it on tap at Bj's. Its a pizza/brewery out here in the west. www.bevmo.com

[Cpt Sophia M Eisley]

Watery and pale, that's how I like me beers.  So I be quite content with a Rolling Rock, a Molson Canadian, or a Heineken.  I also have a taste for an Alexander Keith's India Pale ale -- Nova Scotia's best.

Aye, it be true -- when it comes to beers, I be a weenie, a sissy!   

But I can still hit me mark with me rapier and pistol, so watch yerself!

I'm right with yah Ciaran. I used to be a Coors fan when I lived in Denver, but my preference now would be Rolling Rock.

In reality, I rarely drink beer. I aim for hard cider (Woodpecker or Woodchuck).

[Pew]

Piraat is pretty good, its like Delirium but a bit more hoppy.

Aye, sir.

Excellent taste you have there!

- Pretty much anything from North Coast Brewery (in Fort Bragg, CA - rated one of the top ten microbreweries in the world)

Red Seal is made there correct?

Most delicious brew . . .

I'm right with yah Ciaran.  I used to be a Coors fan when I lived in Denver, but my preference now would be Rolling Rock.

I'f'n I'm gonna sit down and drink 18-19 beers, it'll be Girls . . .errr . . Coors Light. Great after a rugby tourney . . .

[Pirate Petee]

Coors light, like sex in a canoe, pretty close to water, but still pretty good.

[Cpt Sophia M Eisley]

That's one way to describe it Pirate Petee..

[Rummy3]

The Summit Brewery here in the Twin Cities produces some wonderful beers. I do have some sad news to report; the original site of the Hamm's Brewery burned a couple days ago. A tragic loss for the Land of Sky Blue Waters.

So maybe all the Hamms beer collectibles willbe more valuable now! I'm bummed - but I can still think of the bear dancing and hum the tune... Hamms, the beer refreshing, Hamm's, the beer refreshing, Hammmmmmmms~

[Pew]

Coors light, like sex in a canoe, pretty close to water, but still pretty good.

Wasn't it f***in close ta water . . .

No sulfites in it makes me feel okay after a bender . . . (Uh, the beer, not the sex).

[Pirate Petee]

Aye, I belive your right.

[Red-Handed Jill]

Red Seal is indeed made by North Coast Brewery. I've been partaking of that one more recently and it IS a good brew.

[William Brand]

Most of the people I know swear by mead.

The viking water.

[Jonathan Hawks]

Dark Lord Imperial Russian Stout - It be made by the Three Floyds Brewery and takes a whole year to brew. They make only so many cases and a bottle sells for about $15.00 for like 40 oz. It be wqax sealed and has the consistancy of motor oil. It is brewed with Starbucks coffee, black currant berries, and chocolate. There is a large monsterous lord on the from label holding an axe. I can tell ya it is a grand ale.

[blackjohn]

Did someone say beer???

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[Jonathan Hawks]

Ow bouts some o the worlds strongest beer. Just out. Check out the link.

worlds strongest beer

There also be the one e're as well that been out a while at 25% from Samuel Adams. It be one of their Utopias. Basically just over $100.00 a bottle.

Samula Adams Utopia

[Captain Midnight]

Me own favorite would have to be Newcastle Brown Ale, from England, aye. Makes me thirsty just thinkin' about it, it does!

[Monterey Jack]

Anything from Rogue Brewery sez I. In fact they have a barleywine that's ta kill for! I've been brewin me own for 6 years and I canna come close to makin a barleywine this good, or this potent!

[Shipwreck John]

I had a Sam Adams Black Lager last night. Tasted like a Guinness light . . .

Never had it meself but I be a Sam Adams fan. Likes the Boston Lager ,I does. Not too keen on the rest of em though.

Harps is pretty good too. Made by Guinness but not as stong.

Guinness is a good draft beer, but i don't favor it out of a bottle, just not the same. Boddington is all right if you like your beer to taste like water. I' ll be stikkin to Sam though.

[First mate Jeramiah]

Aye Beer now that be somthin' i be knowin' about. My Beer o choice for the everyday is Kokanee, but when Im out to be drinkin i hit the ambers, wheat and some pale ales.