The Beer Forum - It's really a thread but we're too drunk to notice. - Page 7

arc · 08/20/06, 12:39 AM

Originally Posted by Praetorian

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?

Our resident Brits could give you a better answer of course, but I've always preferred Boddington's (which is, in actuality, English) to Guinness.

I just tried some Boddington's tonight at an American bar (Brickskeller in DC, fantastic place if you like your beers) after reading this recommendation; while it's probably not quite the same as what you'd get in a legitimate English pub, I'd have to second Praetorian's suggestion.

Shokk · 08/20/06, 1:21 AM

I really enjoy the Trappist Ales (Chimay, Duvel, etc) and Delerium Tremens is delicious.

One thing I've been happy to notice over the past few years at the bars in/around D.C. is that the selection of beer has expanded... more places are serving more than just your standard miller/bud/coors.

and the Brickskellar is <3

Monger · 08/20/06, 9:36 AM

Originally Posted by Shokk

and the Brickskellar is <3

I love that place. I used to live in the northern Virginia area outside DC, and we would frequent the Brickskellar on weekends.
The selection there is unrivaled. We would get sauced there before heading to the 9:30 club or the Bayou , and other georgetown stops. Fond memories.

Humbaba · 08/20/06, 12:03 PM

Boddington's is good, but I'm surprised no one has mentioned (or I missed when I skimmed through the thread last night) Newcastle. It's damn hard to beat a good Newcastle on tap or bottled.

oldbread · 08/20/06, 12:13 PM

anything that comes in a green or clear bottle should not be trusted, imo, because it shows that the brewer doesn't give a shit if your beer gets lightstruck. They do it because green and clear glass are cheaper. Why do you think corona tastes like piss until you put a lime in?

http://ciitn.missouri.edu/testsite/w...2&c_id=2004007

Ripper · 08/20/06, 12:17 PM

good dessert beer: mix Lindeman's Framboise (raspberry-flavored) with Young's Chocolate Stout in even proportions, similar to how you'd mix a Black and Tan. The bar across from my old apartment has both of these on draft and it's pretty damn good.

oogus · 08/20/06, 12:25 PM

Yuengling's Traditional Lager. Brewed, with distinction, in America's Oldest Brewery (tm) located in the heart of Pottsville, PA

Yuengling is pretty much the only perk of living right outside of Pottsville. That being said I find myself getting sick of Lager after a while and have to switch to either the Black&Tan or to their Chesterfield Ale (while not being the best ale I have ever had it is one of your "better bangs for your buck").

Z-Factor · 08/20/06, 12:49 PM

Guiness takes some time to get used to. Boddingtons is great though. Although i'm a Snakebite man myself

Farstrider · 08/20/06, 12:53 PM

Originally Posted by Maniq

Borough Market is amazing, the cheese from Neal's is amazingly good, their own brand yoghurt is great as well.

That's where I live.

There's a boozer called the Market Porter that's just round the corner - it opens up at 6.30 am so that all the market stall operators could have a beer after the markets closed (they were open from like 4 or something).

Weird fact #1 - despite living in the UK I don't rate British beer much at all apart from IPA - I'd rather have a good German or Czech Pilsener anyday.

Great derail though....

Senseirex · 08/20/06, 2:17 PM

Being I'm a Pennsylvanian from State College, PA (now living in California) I went home back in July to go to the State College Brew Expo ( http://www.scbrewexpo.com/ ).

I would suggest it to anyone to make the trip if you can. One of the best shows I have been to and plenty of great brewerys represented.

Anyone have any other great brew expos or shows that they have been to? Looking to try and compile a list of shows in states (and countries for that matter) to check out as I seem to be moving every three years for my job.

BTW this post delivers! (so cliche, but had to be said)

sevenlives · 08/20/06, 2:37 PM

Originally Posted by Zagzil

Originally Posted by oldbread

i just wanted to note that steel reserve does in fact come in cans and in 30 racks at the same potency as the 40 oz. Making this the best thing evar for college students. At $12.50 for 30...

I hope you're joking. Steel Reserve is among the top 5 worst beers I've ever drank, and that's saying something.

Yuengling Lager however, is a godsend to all PA-based college students.

I just found a bar about 2 weeks ago that has yuengling and dos equis for $2.00 pints on tuesdays. It makes wednesday feel like shit, until I look in my wallet and realize I got wasted for under $30.00. That said, as much as the beer selection blows for living in a smaller southern town, I do love the fact that there are 3 different bars with 2.50 liquor drinks (all on different nights). So while tuition at wake is a bitch, drinking with townies is not.

heckyeah · 08/20/06, 4:04 PM

Originally Posted by Zeln

Spitfire Kentish Ale has some of the best advertising I've ever seen

http://www.spitfireale.co.uk/advertising/index.htm

edit: My favorite one, which they don't have up where I can find, said: Downed all over Kent, just like the Luftwaffe

http://www.shepherd-neame.co.uk/humo...999/downed.bmp

probiscus · 08/20/06, 4:10 PM

For all you belgian fans:
http://www.unibroue.com/products/fin.cfm

Kyth · 08/20/06, 4:35 PM

Dechutes Black Butte Porter -- on the light side for a porter.

Stone Brewery Arrogant Bastard Ale -- the name is enough, but it's also a great beer. "This is an aggressive beer. You probably won't like it. It is quite doubtful that you have the taste or sophistication to be able to appreciate an ale of this quality and depth. We would suggest that you stick to safer and more familiar territory -- maybe something with a multi-million dollar ad campaign aimed at convincing you it's made in a little brewery, or one that implies their tasteless fizzy yellow beer will give you more sex appeal. Peraps you think multi-million dollar ad campaigns make a beer tates better. Perhaps you're mouthing your words as you read this."

(edit) Almost forgot "Maudite" ("the damned one") if you like belgian-style ales, and Steam Train Porter -- great beer, but good luck finding it, it's even hard up here near the brewery (I haven't had any of their other beers.)

If you like Fat Tire, definitely try some of New Belgium's other beers -- I like them a lot better. 1554 and their Trippel being my two favorites.

A local restaurant up here runs "Brewmaster's Dinners" where they bring in a microbrew and they work with the chef to match the beer with the food. It's been great to taste some of the brewery's less well-known beers (my comment to the New Belgium brewmaster was "Don't take this the wrong way, but Fat Tire was the least impressive beer you brought." He said "Yup, it is -- we agree. But it sells well...")

Springbeard · 08/20/06, 4:44 PM

I'm quite partial to John Smith's (plus their adverts are awesome) but I had a pint of Adnam's today and it wasn't too bad. Newcastle Brown isn't bad either (I'm going up north in October for Uni). I've also discovered that cheap French beer from Tesco tastes like piss.