Author Topic: The Booze Thread (Read 12261 times)

Stratos · « **on:** October 14, 2010, 01:57:32 AM »

I'm fond of Pyramid brand brews. I especially like their Apricot Ale. Just tried their Fall seasonal red ale and I'm liking that too.

The one I'm really looking to try is known as Men's Room Original Red. It's named after a local radio show in the Seattle area.

King of Twitch · « **Reply #1 on:** October 14, 2010, 02:00:07 AM »

I'd drink too if I had that avatar.

NWR_insanolord · « **Reply #2 on:** October 14, 2010, 02:48:45 AM »

I'm a big fan of the Southern Tier Brewing Company, which is based a bit north of here in Lakewood, NY. I think I've liked everything of theirs I've tried, and am in fact drinking a bottle of Southern Tier 422 as I'm typing this post.

Stogi · « **Reply #3 on:** October 14, 2010, 06:41:16 PM »

Bell's is probably my favorite brewing company. Two hearted ale is delicious.

Stratos, if you like apricot ale (which is too apricot-y for me), try Magic Hat: Number 9. It's delicious but not too fruity. It's a perfect lunch beer.

Stratos · « **Reply #4 on:** October 15, 2010, 04:23:48 AM »

I used to not like beer until I tried that apricot ale. It turned out to be a 'gateway beer' for me and now I drink and enjoy all manners of drinks. Though part of the issue may have been me only trying cheap beer before then. I'll look into Magic Hat.

Mop it up · « **Reply #5 on:** October 17, 2010, 11:44:21 PM »

I like Guinness and Harp.

Cheap beer is what you drink to keep your buzz going, it isn't what you start with. Even then, I still refuse to drink Budweiser, it is never tolerable.

NWR_insanolord · « **Reply #6 on:** October 18, 2010, 12:21:46 AM »

Quote from: Mop it up on October 17, 2010, 11:44:21 PM

I like Guinness and Harp.

Cheap beer is what you drink to keep your buzz going, it isn't what you start with. Even then, I still refuse to drink Budweiser, it is never tolerable.

I was at a party Friday night and said I'd rather not drink than drink Budweiser, which got some interesting responses. Luckily, the bar we were at had a pretty good microbrew selection, of which I proceeded to try as many as I could. If I'd realized how much they had I wouldn't have had that scotch, it just ended up slowing me down at the end.

Stratos · « **Reply #7 on:** October 18, 2010, 03:29:32 AM »

What sort of responses did you get?

NWR_Karl · « **Reply #8 on:** October 18, 2010, 01:32:08 PM »

If you can get it in your area, Dogfish Head Burton Baton is heavenly. It's a mixed brew of 90 Minute IPA and an English Strong Ale. Too good for words.

NWR_insanolord · « **Reply #9 on:** October 18, 2010, 03:15:27 PM »

Quote from: Stratos on October 18, 2010, 03:29:32 AM

What sort of responses did you get?

Mostly people were surprised, taken aback that I would care that much, and a few people seemed to look down on me for it for being a snob, though they of course didn't come out and say it.

vudu · « **Reply #10 on:** October 19, 2010, 01:47:47 PM »

I look down on you for being a snob.

I love good beer, but I'm not above drinking Miller Lite when the occasion calls for it.

NWR_insanolord · « **Reply #11 on:** October 19, 2010, 08:08:52 PM »

No occasion calls for that.

EDIT:

I'm relaxing right now listening to RFN 215 and drinking a Dogfish Head 90 Minute Imperial IPA. Our very own Pale turned me on to it, and while it's fairly expensive, it is very, very good.

NWR_Karl · « **Reply #12 on:** October 19, 2010, 11:18:28 PM »

You shouldn't drink beers brewed by Miller-Coors or InBev (which owns Anheuser-Busch, among many others) - they cheapen the beer industry by promoting fast food products like Miller Lite. Support your local craft breweries!

that Baby guy · « **Reply #13 on:** October 19, 2010, 11:21:22 PM »

Kraft breweries?

Stratos · « **Reply #14 on:** October 20, 2010, 12:55:27 AM »

Mac N Cheese flavored beer?...

vudu · « **Reply #15 on:** October 20, 2010, 02:39:11 PM »

Quote from: insanolord on October 19, 2010, 08:08:52 PM

No occasion calls for that.

I'd say that party you were at on Friday night called for it.

NWR_insanolord · « **Reply #16 on:** October 20, 2010, 03:49:51 PM »

Quote from: vudu on October 20, 2010, 02:39:11 PM

Quote from: insanolord on October 19, 2010, 08:08:52 PM
No occasion calls for that.

I'd say that party you were at on Friday night called for it.

They had Southern Tier Pumking on tap and a wide selection of craft beer in bottles; the whole Budweiser thing I mentioned just came up in conversation.

Mop it up · « **Reply #17 on:** October 21, 2010, 02:26:12 AM »

It isn't my fault that the mere taste of Budweiser makes me want to hurl. I can stomach Miller Lite and Coors Lite, but that's about it.

Stratos · « **Reply #18 on:** October 21, 2010, 04:44:52 AM »

Quote from: Mop it up on October 21, 2010, 02:26:12 AM

It isn't my fault that the mere taste of Budweiser makes me want to hurl. I can stomach Miller Lite and Coors Lite, but that's about it.

Plus we all know of your fondness of strawberry daiquiris

NWR_insanolord · « **Reply #19 on:** October 21, 2010, 05:13:20 AM »

It's easy to stomach lite beer; it doesn't really have a taste, so it doesn't really taste bad.

vudu · « **Reply #20 on:** October 21, 2010, 02:12:40 PM »

Quote from: insanolord on October 20, 2010, 03:49:51 PM

They had Southern Tier Pumking on tap and a wide selection of craft beer in bottles; the whole Budweiser thing I mentioned just came up in conversation.

Pardon my saying so, but I don't think you're going to the right kind of college parties.

NWR_insanolord · « **Reply #21 on:** October 21, 2010, 04:06:54 PM »

It wasn't a college party; it was a retirement party for a family friend being held at a bar.

BlackNMild2k1 · « **Reply #22 on:** October 21, 2010, 09:37:38 PM »

That family friend didn't happen to be retiring from the local Budweiser plant now was he?

NWR_insanolord · « **Reply #23 on:** October 22, 2010, 06:11:15 PM »

Quote from: BlackNMild2k1 on October 21, 2010, 09:37:38 PM

That family friend didn't happen to be retiring from the local Budweiser plant now was he?

No, he's actually a beer snob too and was a big part of me becoming one.

Halbred · « **Reply #24 on:** October 22, 2010, 06:24:47 PM »

The Missus likes her Alaska Amber summer ales.

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Author Topic: The Booze Thread (Read 12261 times)