so ive been trying various types of beer. everyone i know has a "favorite" but i cannot have a favorite until ive tried them all..... well atleast all the bigger names so i have over the course of several months. i dont drink much maybe 4 beers a week usually with dinner. so it took awhile. i figured it out though. i really like pabts blue ribbon. it was the last one i tried because i didn't want to like it since the whole hipster thing. but i do i like it and busch beer. i have cheap taste i guess. what do you guys like?
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Newcastle Brown Ale is my go to beer. Also a Black and Tan is nice every once in a while.
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Beck's. I typically buy a flat of the tallboys about once a month. By far and away my favourite. I've tried Pabst, a friend of my sister brought it up to the cottage this summer and I must admit I'd never heard of it. It wasn't bad, but certainly wasn't my favourite either.
I also like PBR. If you like PBR, then try Schlitz.
Pabst Brewing owns Schlitz. It's positioned higher in their lineup. They recently went back to a classic formula and it's quite good, IMO. You'll see lots of ads referencing that it's now the "Classic '60s Formula."
I'm a beer enthusiast, so I like fancy beers, but I also like a lot of mid-priced beers. Schlitz is my favorite mid-priced beer.
Pabst Brewing owns Schlitz. It's positioned higher in their lineup. They recently went back to a classic formula and it's quite good, IMO. You'll see lots of ads referencing that it's now the "Classic '60s Formula."
I'm a beer enthusiast, so I like fancy beers, but I also like a lot of mid-priced beers. Schlitz is my favorite mid-priced beer.
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Usually it's whatever seasonal beer that Sierra Nevada has for sale.
Haven't had much beer in many years, but way back when, I always felt that Pabst Blue Ribbon (PBR), Budweiser and Busch were all pretty good beers. For fancy stuff I liked Corona.
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As a college student I'm over here hanging with keystone, beer 30 and busch...
But when the wallet allows I like to spring for the Newcastle brown ale (not often, too much oil buying
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But when the wallet allows I like to spring for the Newcastle brown ale (not often, too much oil buying
Everyone has their flavor of cheap beer. I haven't bought PBR in years, but there are some fond partial memories.
For me, there are two that stand out. Natural Light and King Cobra (in bottles). Natty is as light as I ever care to go, but not all bad. Cobra is where it's at, but my current state only sells it in cans. No 40s or even 32s in AL...apparently buying a 4 pack of 16 oz cans is better for the community. Something is missing with the cans though...they can't replace a nice big glass bottle.
For me, there are two that stand out. Natural Light and King Cobra (in bottles). Natty is as light as I ever care to go, but not all bad. Cobra is where it's at, but my current state only sells it in cans. No 40s or even 32s in AL...apparently buying a 4 pack of 16 oz cans is better for the community. Something is missing with the cans though...they can't replace a nice big glass bottle.
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Originally Posted By: stephen9666
I also like PBR. If you like PBR, then try Schlitz.
Pabst Brewing owns Schlitz. It's positioned higher in their lineup. They recently went back to a classic formula and it's quite good, IMO. You'll see lots of ads referencing that it's now the "Classic '60s Formula."
I'm a beer enthusiast, so I like fancy beers, but I also like a lot of mid-priced beers. Schlitz is my favorite mid-priced beer.
I'm not sure I've ever heard a beer enthusiast say he/she likes PBR. It has almost no flavor.
I was never a big drinker (not that I am now,) mostly because every one around me drank [censored] beer. I met a few beer snobs in the not-too-distant past and have figured out why. I don't drink to get buzzed or drunk, so liquor and cheap, tasteless beers appeal to me not at all.
The hoppier the better, and usually the higher the ABV the better, to a point. A nice IPA at 7-8% ABV is probably one of my favorite alcoholic beverages types, with refreshing ales of every variety being right up there as well. In the winter, a dark ale like Dragon's Milk is just about as good as it gets!
I also like PBR. If you like PBR, then try Schlitz.
Pabst Brewing owns Schlitz. It's positioned higher in their lineup. They recently went back to a classic formula and it's quite good, IMO. You'll see lots of ads referencing that it's now the "Classic '60s Formula."
I'm a beer enthusiast, so I like fancy beers, but I also like a lot of mid-priced beers. Schlitz is my favorite mid-priced beer.
I'm not sure I've ever heard a beer enthusiast say he/she likes PBR. It has almost no flavor.
I was never a big drinker (not that I am now,) mostly because every one around me drank [censored] beer. I met a few beer snobs in the not-too-distant past and have figured out why. I don't drink to get buzzed or drunk, so liquor and cheap, tasteless beers appeal to me not at all.
The hoppier the better, and usually the higher the ABV the better, to a point. A nice IPA at 7-8% ABV is probably one of my favorite alcoholic beverages types, with refreshing ales of every variety being right up there as well. In the winter, a dark ale like Dragon's Milk is just about as good as it gets!
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My favourite without exception is Coopers Sparkling Ale.
Even available in Guyserville Ca.
http://www.coopers.com.au/
They are so confident with their product that they sell home brew supplies and kits, and teach you how to make your own beer.
Even available in Guyserville Ca.
http://www.coopers.com.au/
They are so confident with their product that they sell home brew supplies and kits, and teach you how to make your own beer.
PBR is the PYB of mass produced beer!
PBR is red-neck beer. In the city I see them drinking Colt 45 in 40oz bottles.
On the rare occasion that I have a beer I don't care for the pilsner beers. Instead, I much prefer something stouter such as a lager, ale, bock or doppelbock. I commonly try to support local breweries and startups rather than the watered down mega brands. Having lived through the days when pilsner beers were the only available beer, I'm pleased to see the craft beer revolution and support it as much as possible.
I really can't say that I have a single favorite, they all have their finer points, and much depends upon the meal with which a beer is consumed. In my opinion the real fun is in trying a diverse variety of craft beers as opposed to finding a single "favorite".
I really can't say that I have a single favorite, they all have their finer points, and much depends upon the meal with which a beer is consumed. In my opinion the real fun is in trying a diverse variety of craft beers as opposed to finding a single "favorite".
Forget about hipster and redneck. All these old-name beers were around looooong before those labels. The beers are good or they aren't. Both PBR and Schlitz are using the formulas they were using before they changed them and went downhill. I like them both.
I don't drink the same beer forever. I switch around. PBR, Schlitz, Coors, Beck, Grolsch, Ranger IPA, St Pauli Girl (a lot like Beck), Sierra Nevada, and Bass Ale.
I don't drink the same beer forever. I switch around. PBR, Schlitz, Coors, Beck, Grolsch, Ranger IPA, St Pauli Girl (a lot like Beck), Sierra Nevada, and Bass Ale.
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Originally Posted By: stephen9666
I also like PBR. If you like PBR, then try Schlitz.
I'm not sure I've ever heard a beer enthusiast say he/she likes PBR. It has almost no flavor.
The hoppier the better, and usually the higher the ABV the better, to a point. A nice IPA at 7-8% ABV is probably one of my favorite alcoholic beverages types...
Been there, done that, worked my way back to the beginning. I make beer, and early on I tried to push as much malt and hops into it that I could. Then, the more batches I made the more I tried for tasty beer. Then, I wound up buying beer again because there are more tasty beers out there than ever, and I buy from the entire beer spectrum.
What's old is new again.
Originally Posted By: stephen9666
I also like PBR. If you like PBR, then try Schlitz.
I'm not sure I've ever heard a beer enthusiast say he/she likes PBR. It has almost no flavor.
The hoppier the better, and usually the higher the ABV the better, to a point. A nice IPA at 7-8% ABV is probably one of my favorite alcoholic beverages types...
Been there, done that, worked my way back to the beginning. I make beer, and early on I tried to push as much malt and hops into it that I could. Then, the more batches I made the more I tried for tasty beer. Then, I wound up buying beer again because there are more tasty beers out there than ever, and I buy from the entire beer spectrum.
What's old is new again.
Originally Posted By: gathermewool
I'm not sure I've ever heard a beer enthusiast say he/she likes PBR. It has almost no flavor.
Depends on what beer you're comparing it to. Compared to most other domestic mass produced beers, I find PBR to have the strongest hops flavor and aroma. It's not in the same league as a good India Pale Ale, but it's a decent cheap beer IMO.
I'm not sure I've ever heard a beer enthusiast say he/she likes PBR. It has almost no flavor.
Depends on what beer you're comparing it to. Compared to most other domestic mass produced beers, I find PBR to have the strongest hops flavor and aroma. It's not in the same league as a good India Pale Ale, but it's a decent cheap beer IMO.
I enjoy a good VICTORY beer in Downington PA area, or a FAT TIRE. I dont mind a good heffeweisen also.
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Originally Posted By: gathermewool
Originally Posted By: stephen9666
I also like PBR. If you like PBR, then try Schlitz.
I'm not sure I've ever heard a beer enthusiast say he/she likes PBR. It has almost no flavor.
The hoppier the better, and usually the higher the ABV the better, to a point. A nice IPA at 7-8% ABV is probably one of my favorite alcoholic beverages types...
Been there, done that, worked my way back to the beginning. I make beer, and early on I tried to push as much malt and hops into it that I could. Then, the more batches I made the more I tried for tasty beer. Then, I wound up buying beer again because there are more tasty beers out there than ever, and I buy from the entire beer spectrum.
What's old is new again.
Very well put. I'm not trying to say that every one should drink $2.50/3/4pint beers every single day, but there are definitely higher and lower class beers. If I downed a sixer every night I might consider something cheaper, too, but I don't. I drink just infrequently enough to drink what I think tastes good, and that usually costs me around a buck a beer.
My go-to summer beer is usually a lighter, lower-alochol IPA, or even what Magic Hat calls their "not quite pale ale," #9, which is lighter, sweeter and a lot easier to drink than, say, Stone Ruination or even Harpoon's Leviathan IIPA, which are alot heartier (and a lot more expensive.)
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Originally Posted By: gathermewool
I'm not sure I've ever heard a beer enthusiast say he/she likes PBR. It has almost no flavor.
Depends on what beer you're comparing it to. Compared to most other domestic mass produced beers, I find PBR to have the strongest hops flavor and aroma. It's not in the same league as a good India Pale Ale, but it's a decent cheap beer IMO.
Most cheaper beers (domestics and foreign alike) taste similar and uninspiring. They usually have very light hops, sometimes a good amount of malt flavor, with almost no floral or any other under tones for that matter. They're usually crisp and "refreshing" when extremely cold, but not much else. To me, they're like drinking my favorite juice, but diluted to only 1/5 the usual concentration. They're a lot cheaper than even the cheapest "micro" or specialty brew beers, but I don't really get any enjoyment out of them.
FWIW, I gave the non-light versions of some of the domestics a shot for half a year to see if maybe I was kidding myself that my favorite beers were really that much better; that it was more mental than taste. Well, while I did get used to them (hated them at first,) I never really got past tolerating them. There's really no complexity to them and I eventually gave up.
Originally Posted By: gathermewool
Originally Posted By: stephen9666
I also like PBR. If you like PBR, then try Schlitz.
I'm not sure I've ever heard a beer enthusiast say he/she likes PBR. It has almost no flavor.
The hoppier the better, and usually the higher the ABV the better, to a point. A nice IPA at 7-8% ABV is probably one of my favorite alcoholic beverages types...
Been there, done that, worked my way back to the beginning. I make beer, and early on I tried to push as much malt and hops into it that I could. Then, the more batches I made the more I tried for tasty beer. Then, I wound up buying beer again because there are more tasty beers out there than ever, and I buy from the entire beer spectrum.
What's old is new again.
Very well put. I'm not trying to say that every one should drink $2.50/3/4pint beers every single day, but there are definitely higher and lower class beers. If I downed a sixer every night I might consider something cheaper, too, but I don't. I drink just infrequently enough to drink what I think tastes good, and that usually costs me around a buck a beer.
My go-to summer beer is usually a lighter, lower-alochol IPA, or even what Magic Hat calls their "not quite pale ale," #9, which is lighter, sweeter and a lot easier to drink than, say, Stone Ruination or even Harpoon's Leviathan IIPA, which are alot heartier (and a lot more expensive.)
Originally Posted By: Samilcar
Originally Posted By: gathermewool
I'm not sure I've ever heard a beer enthusiast say he/she likes PBR. It has almost no flavor.
Depends on what beer you're comparing it to. Compared to most other domestic mass produced beers, I find PBR to have the strongest hops flavor and aroma. It's not in the same league as a good India Pale Ale, but it's a decent cheap beer IMO.
Most cheaper beers (domestics and foreign alike) taste similar and uninspiring. They usually have very light hops, sometimes a good amount of malt flavor, with almost no floral or any other under tones for that matter. They're usually crisp and "refreshing" when extremely cold, but not much else. To me, they're like drinking my favorite juice, but diluted to only 1/5 the usual concentration. They're a lot cheaper than even the cheapest "micro" or specialty brew beers, but I don't really get any enjoyment out of them.
FWIW, I gave the non-light versions of some of the domestics a shot for half a year to see if maybe I was kidding myself that my favorite beers were really that much better; that it was more mental than taste. Well, while I did get used to them (hated them at first,) I never really got past tolerating them. There's really no complexity to them and I eventually gave up.
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