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Old 08/18/06, 8:32 PM   #16
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I've been to almost every liquor store in town in search of Sam Adams Raspberry Wheat, but I can't find it. My sister and her husband, the latter being a career soldier in the US army who used to make his own microbrews, both recommended it.

Also, it should be obvious that I'm bored at work.

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Old 08/18/06, 8:40 PM   #17
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Originally Posted by Kaubel
I've been to almost every liquor store in town in search of Sam Adams Raspberry Wheat, but I can't find it. My sister and her husband, the latter being a career soldier in the US army who used to make his own microbrews, both recommended it.

Also, it should be obvious that I'm bored at work.
Could it have possibly been the Cherry Wheat? Incidentally, when you're talking about drinking with food, the Cherry Wheat I had went really well with a dessert. It doesn't have a really pronounced sweetness but it has a good aftertaste.

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Old 08/18/06, 8:40 PM   #18
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Originally Posted by Kaubel
But it's served in English pubs, is it not? I ask because I've never been to England! But let's say I was in England. What would the smart Kaubel be drinking?
Boddingtons or Beamish.

/mmmmm

I guess I'm jaded though, grandparents are FoB Irish, grew up around South Boston (think Boondock Saints) etc etc. Guinness is just one of those things you learn to love when you hit about 11 years old.

One thing that never ceases to amaze me is the people who say Guinness is "too filling". B/c it's not carbonated, I can probably drink 2x as many Guinness as I can Budweiser or even Sierra Nevada >_<

If you're looking for 'flavorful' beers - I'd whole-heartedly recommend Harpoon Winter Warmer (when in season). They used to sponsor my old triathlon team, and we'd always be sure to have an 'event' in their Boston brewery around when that stuff was coming into season. So good.

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Old 08/18/06, 8:42 PM   #19
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Originally Posted by Jedah
Could it have possibly been the Cherry Wheat? Incidentally, when you're talking about drinking with food, the Cherry Wheat I had went really well with a dessert. It doesn't have a really pronounced sweetness but it has a good aftertaste.
It's possible. I haven't seen that either though. But since I have a thing for raspberries, I'm almost positive that was it.

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Old 08/18/06, 8:44 PM   #20
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In 2001, the five largest groups of the 23.1% of Australians who were born overseas were from the United Kingdom, New Zealand, Italy, Vietnam and China.
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I'd hope those from the UK and across the Tasman can speak English XD

I'm no beer connoisseur, but I do enjoy a Tooheys.

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Old 08/18/06, 8:52 PM   #21
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Kaubel, if you're ever willing to spend 10 bucks for a six-pack, try out Dogfish Head 60 Minute IPA. Best beer I've ever had, bar none.

Very "hopsy" flavor, but not much bitterness. Definitely check it out.

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Old 08/18/06, 9:19 PM   #22
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beer discussions and I missed the first part, zomg i must be committing some sort of crime against the nation right now
I suppose I can slide on over to Belgium and have some beer there too.
put in a Tauren Flex and the first Duvel is on me ;)

speaking of which, most of you seem to prefer lagers, any Stella/Jupiler drinkers? I know when i went to i17 (lan in england) and took a 6pack with me they were heavily fought over, but not as bad as the 6pack of Duvel
for those who don't know Duvel (translated it would be Devil), go and try, it's been pretty commercialized nowadays so you should be able to find a (specialist)shop near you that sells it
careful tho, 8,5% alcohol ;)

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Old 08/18/06, 9:37 PM   #23
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I've always been partial to Smithwick's, though I take care not to mention this around German friends for fear of riducule or disownment. Affections of youth, I suppose.

Another vote for Boddingtons, however.

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Old 08/18/06, 9:38 PM   #24
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Maybe I am a plebeian, but I have been to Germany/Ireland (of course tasted their beer), and I really don't notice much of a difference between Euro Beer and US stuff (like Sam Adams/Bud).

In fact, my favorite beer is Bud Select.

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Old 08/18/06, 10:09 PM   #25
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I have to recommend Hoegaarden as was mentioned earlier in the thread - as an Englishman, it's a nice change to have something a bit lighter compared to an English ale or bitter (I can't abide lager most of the time). Very refreshing to drink during the summer. If I can't get Hoegaarden, I find Leffe a nice alternative.

If you want something English and heavier, I can recommend Black Sheep Bitter - a northern concoction, it has a nice strong flavour.

As for saying that Guinness fills you up, a pint of Guinness has 500 calories - that's 1/5th of the average male's expected daily income. Drink 2 pints and that's 1000 out of 2500....

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Old 08/18/06, 10:23 PM   #26
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Sam Adams is quite nice actually, but Hoegaarden is really where it's at. When I was holidaying in France recently, I was buying the stuff at about 2 euro (3.2 AUD) per 1L bottle. Come back to Australia, and it's about 4x that price. Someone in France could make a killing CoDing this stuff to me.

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Old 08/18/06, 10:36 PM   #27
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cow, send me a box stamped and adressed to yourself and paypal me however much you want in it :p
i think its even cheaper here in belgium cuz its produced here :)

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Old 08/18/06, 11:22 PM   #28
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I've been trying to concentrate on studying for my Proof Methods test tomorrow, and all I can think of is your hotness, radiating out from the pixels on my monitor, seared straight into my neurons.

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Old 08/18/06, 11:42 PM   #29
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So, is the server broken for you guys too?

PS: Brooklyn Brewery is amazing. Magic Hat is worth checking out if you're in the New England area.

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Old 08/18/06, 11:55 PM   #30
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Originally Posted by Moogul
As for saying that Guinness fills you up, a pint of Guinness has 500 calories - that's 1/5th of the average male's expected daily income. Drink 2 pints and that's 1000 out of 2500....
I'm pretty sure that Guinness has fewer calories than most beers. It has a lower alcohol content, which is why. I recall the figure being about half yours: 250ish per pint. I'll look it up when I get a chance.

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