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Re: Beer Reviews
« Reply #25 on: January 06, 2010, 08:39:23 AM »
When I am in a different frame of mind, I love to treat myself to Lindemens (sp?) Lambics. The Framboise is my favorite. 

And in the winter, I like a Woodchuck Cider on occasion as well.  Speaking of piss beers.....Estrella Damn (Spain) tops my list of Foreign Beers.  Beliken (Belize) was pretty darn tasty as I recall.
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Re: Beer Reviews
« Reply #26 on: January 06, 2010, 08:55:49 AM »
Back when I drank beer, there was none better on tap than:

Pilsener Urquell

Brewed in Pilsen, Czech Republic (used to be called "Czechoslovakia", but that was a couple decades ago), this is the beer that gave pils its name.

Refreshing without being sweet, hoppy without being bitter, the head fills the nostrils with the aroma that is half of the beer-drinking experience.

Not too cold, the flavor is simply unmatched. Rich without being heavy or too filling, it's heaven in a glass.

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Re: Beer Reviews
« Reply #27 on: January 08, 2010, 07:38:14 AM »
Iassa, I agree with you, NO FRUIT IN THE BEER!!!  I had a buddy once who was always stuffing a lemon in the neck, and upending the bottle.  I can't stand those limes they insist on sticking in the Coronas.  In Mexican restaurants, you have to tell the waiter firmly:  LEAVE THE LIME OUT. 

Canadians and beer snobs will laugh at me, but I drink only one beer:  Labatt's Blue.  Laugh all you want, I like it lots. 
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Re: Beer Reviews
« Reply #28 on: January 22, 2010, 06:49:27 PM »
Spaten Munchen

A nice lager-style brew with a clean drink, with distinguishable malting and a green hop flavor.

Overall Score: 9
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Re: Beer Reviews
« Reply #29 on: January 23, 2010, 08:51:51 AM »
Quote from: NHSparky on January 05, 2010, 09:56:56 PM
Pretty much ALL Mexican beer is "tourista" beer--aka goat piss.

Depends on the mood, kids:

Summer--Long Trail Blackbeary Wheat, Sam Adams Cherry Wheat, or Red Hook ESB.

Fall--Sam Adams Oktoberfest.  Nuff said.

Winter--Red Hook Winterhook or Moat Mountain Apfel Bier.

Spring--Red Hook Copperhook (can you tell I like Red Hook?)

Anytime--Arrogant Bastard Ale.  22 oz bottles, 7.5 percent alcohol.  Guiness.  A few Smuttynose brews on tap.

In a pinch when I don't want the local formaldehyde in a bottle:

China--TsingTao or Carlsberg.
Japan--Kirin Ichiban, Sapporo if they don't have Kirin.
Guam--Nothing.  Sitting on a 100-degree dock for two weeks turns it ALL to piss.
Singapore--Tiger, but not much at S$40 a "jug".
Australia--XXXX okay, but I liked Toohey's better.  Didn't mind Victoria Bitter either (sorry, LC.)
Thailand--Kloster.  Singha gives me a MONSTER headache.
Phillipines--San Miguel, 24 flavors per case, baby!
Europe--Guiness, Smithwicks, and last time I was in London I had a Kronenburg "White" ale that had an apricot flavor to it.  Freakin. AWESOME.

Bali--Bintang

Tiger was cheap as hell the last time I was there

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Re: Beer Reviews
« Reply #30 on: January 23, 2010, 06:56:15 PM »
Quote from: Crazy Horse on January 23, 2010, 08:51:51 AM
Bali--Bintang

Tiger was cheap as hell the last time I was there



In Bali, maybe, but not Singapore.  NOTHING is cheap there.
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Re: Beer Reviews
« Reply #31 on: February 04, 2010, 08:25:41 PM »
Samuel Smith's Oatmeal Stout

A very rich, but, thin stout. Has a dark tint even for a stout. Kind of a sweet mid-drink with a slightly bitter aftertaste.

Overall rating: 9.5
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Re: Beer Reviews
« Reply #32 on: February 04, 2010, 09:13:14 PM »
I just got an email from my favorite beer store, and these are the new specials.  Anyone have an opinion?  Aside from the Rahr, I am going to try a few.  I love the IPA, so Otter Creek is a must, and the Brew Dog as well.  I might just get the Brew Dogs because I love the Scots.  And they are so freaking cool!


# Abita Restoration Pale Ale
# Boulevard Harvest Dance Wheat
# Brew Dog Bashah Double IPA
# Brew Dog Hardcore IPA
# De Prouef Van Twee Belgian Ale
# Harpoon Leviathan Baltic Porter
# O'Hara's Irish Red
# O'Hara's Irish Stout
# Otter Creek Imperial IPA
# Pyramid Spring Fling Pale Ale
# Rahr Iron Thistle
# Real Ale Phoenixx ESB
# Red Hook Mudslinger Spring Ale
# Sam Adams Noble Pils
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Re: Beer Reviews
« Reply #33 on: February 04, 2010, 09:17:47 PM »
Abita usually has good brews, Pyramids are okay (their IPA is probably the best of their brews) and Boulevard makes one of the better hefeweizens I have drank.
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Re: Beer Reviews
« Reply #34 on: February 04, 2010, 09:25:28 PM »
I am a big fan of Abita.  Not a fan of fruit beers, but their Strawberry one, in the summer is awesome.  I have a six pack of Dixie in the fridge for the Super Bowl.  It tastes like crap, just like the Mississippi River, but it was the first beer I ever had, in Gulfport.  I like Pyramid as a general rule, but hefeweisen I have never developed a taste for.  Strange.  I will drink the hoppiest of the IPAs, the ones no one else will drink, but unless it is a hot summer day, wheats do not appeal.
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Re: Beer Reviews
« Reply #35 on: February 05, 2010, 08:46:06 AM »
Yeah, Dixie does taste like muddy water. Abita Turbo Dog is my favorite of theirs.
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Re: Beer Reviews
« Reply #36 on: February 16, 2010, 07:26:41 PM »
I am giving up beer and cigs for Lent.  So tonight I am having a good beer or 6.  :) 

Real Ale Brewing Company, Blanco, TX

Full Moon Pale Rye Ale.


Light in color, but heavy in taste.  If you want a lighter beer (not calories, but flavor) this one is a must. 

Nice bitter aftertaste.

It is a good one when I can find it.

I give it a 9.
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Re: Beer Reviews
« Reply #37 on: February 19, 2010, 12:22:04 PM »
This is my favourite beer in the world...



It's a special release, they only make a small quantity every year...and the 2010 is coming out in a month or so.

I give this beer as close to a "ten" as you can get.

http://www.stonebrew.com/irs/
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Re: Beer Reviews
« Reply #38 on: February 19, 2010, 12:37:47 PM »
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This is my favourite beer in the world...



It's a special release, they only make a small quantity every year...and the 2010 is coming out in a month or so.

I give this beer as close to a "ten" as you can get.

http://www.stonebrew.com/irs/

I will keep my eyes peeled for that.  I love Arrogant Bastard. 
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Re: Beer Reviews
« Reply #39 on: February 19, 2010, 01:49:38 PM »
Damn near impossible to find any Stone Brewery stuff up here, unless you go to Kappy's down in Boston.
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Re: Beer Reviews
« Reply #40 on: March 22, 2010, 10:51:47 AM »
After 2 weeks in the bottle, my homebrew is starting to really come around. This stuff is good, and will kick your ass. Kinda like Newcastle on steroids. (almost 7% alc   :o  )
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Re: Beer Reviews
« Reply #41 on: March 31, 2010, 10:36:49 PM »
Samuel Smith's India Pale Ale

Nice pour from the 18.7 oz. (Victorian pint) bottle. Thick for an IPA with caramel and hop flavoring mid-drink. Smooth finish with negligible aftertaste.

Overall rating: 8.5
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Re: Beer Reviews
« Reply #42 on: May 10, 2010, 05:22:12 PM »
I'm not a beer drinker...but I do enjoy one every now and then during the hot summer....

No preference..but this is what I buy...

Corona Light
Sam Adams
Fosters

I don't mind Stella Artois either.
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Re: Beer Reviews
« Reply #43 on: May 10, 2010, 11:03:17 PM »
Quote from: Hawkgirl on May 10, 2010, 05:22:12 PM
I'm not a beer drinker...but I do enjoy one every now and then during the hot summer....

No preference..but this is what I buy...

Corona Light
Sam Adams
Fosters

I don't mind Stella Artois either.


In a blender, empty a large can of frozen limeade, fill the can with Quervo Gold, blend, then carefully pour in through the top opening, a bottle of Corona Light. Do a quick blend.

Pour over ice in a salt rimmed goblet....

Wicked margarita.... :-)
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Re: Beer Reviews
« Reply #44 on: May 10, 2010, 11:07:15 PM »
Quote from: debk on May 10, 2010, 11:03:17 PM

In a blender, empty a large can of frozen limeade, fill the can with Quervo Gold, blend, then carefully pour in through the top opening, a bottle of Corona Light. Do a quick blend.

Pour over ice in a salt rimmed goblet....

Wicked margarita.... :-)

Ooooh..that sounds good!  How many servings does that make?  And can I put the ice in the blender so it's a "frozen margarita"?
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Re: Beer Reviews
« Reply #45 on: May 10, 2010, 11:14:39 PM »
Quote from: Hawkgirl on May 10, 2010, 11:07:15 PM
Ooooh..that sounds good!  How many servings does that make?  And can I put the ice in the blender so it's a "frozen margarita"?


I went down and checked the can size ( I just happened to have one in the freezer  :-) )....it's 12oz. Then there's 12oz of tequila, and how many ounces in the bottle of beer - 16? If you are adding ice, you will have even more...

I'm not a fan of frozen margaritas, but there's no reason you couldn't. It would dilute it more than pouring over ice. These are "sipping" margaritas....not swiggin'. I would do the ice and the limeade, then add the tequila and blend again, then add the beer last.

You have to be real careful when you add the beer and blend, so that it doesn't foam out all over the place. I speak from experience....it's a mess to clean up.  :banghead:
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Re: Beer Reviews
« Reply #46 on: May 10, 2010, 11:21:47 PM »
Quote from: debk on May 10, 2010, 11:14:39 PM

I went down and checked the can size ( I just happened to have one in the freezer  :-) )....it's 12oz. Then there's 12oz of tequila, and how many ounces in the bottle of beer - 16? If you are adding ice, you will have even more...

I'm not a fan of frozen margaritas, but there's no reason you couldn't. It would dilute it more than pouring over ice. Good point These are "sipping" margaritas....not swiggin'. I would do the ice and the limeade, then add the tequila and blend again, then add the beer last.

You have to be real careful when you add the beer and blend, so that it doesn't foam out all over the place. I speak from experience....it's a mess to clean up.  :banghead:  Wouldn't you just tip the blender like you would a glass to minimize the foam?
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Re: Beer Reviews
« Reply #47 on: May 10, 2010, 11:35:36 PM »
Quote from: Hawkgirl on May 10, 2010, 11:21:47 PM


Yes, you do tip it to add the beer, but it's when you quick "zap" it to blend the beer in, that if the lid isn't on tight, it foams out everywhere. 
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Re: Beer Reviews
« Reply #48 on: May 11, 2010, 12:26:38 PM »
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