Archive Beer snob discussion thread

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Sonofanump

Oct 3, 2011 9:52am

I like Boston Lager, it is a beer that I usually get when I'm at a dive bar and they don't have any micros.

Commander of Awesome

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Oct 3, 2011 10:23am

bigdaddy2003;920466 wrote:I had to put you on the spot. There are a lot of beers I have yet to try and you seem to be an "experienced beer drinker." Ha I've had two kinds of Sam Adams now. Summer Ale and Octoberfest. I like and would buy both again. I was checking out their site and there are a bunch I would like to try.

I'm just not a fan of summer ales overall. I feel most have too much lemon in them. Shame because I feel I'm cut off from a seasonal beer.

Curly J

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Oct 3, 2011 11:58am

bigdaddy2003;920466 wrote:I had to put you on the spot. There are a lot of beers I have yet to try and you seem to be an "experienced beer drinker." Ha I've had two kinds of Sam Adams now. Summer Ale and Octoberfest. I like and would buy both again. I was checking out their site and there are a bunch I would like to try.

I've got no problem being called out and it was nice of you to call me an "experienced beer drinker" instead of a drunk...lol

Two more of their beers that stand out to me are the Black Lager and Winter Lager. (Cue the nice contradiction fail from CoA, since I've stated on several occasions that I'm an Ale guy)

Much like CoA, I'm not a fan of Summer Ales either in general. However for some weird reason I do like the Leinenkugel's Summer Shandy. The excess of lemon makes it for me. Of course a Shandy is supposed to have that excess citrus flavor as by tradition it's usually 50/50 beer and the mixed beverage of choice.

Just a side note, The Wife likes the Sam Adams Summer Ale the most out of their beers.

Commander of Awesome

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Oct 3, 2011 12:36pm

Curly J;920543 wrote: Two more of their beers that stand out to me are the Black Lager and Winter Lager. (Cue the nice contradiction fail from CoA, since I've stated on several occasions that I'm an Ale guy)

Much like CoA, I'm not a fan of Summer Ales either in general. However for some weird reason I do like the Leinenkugel's Summer Shandy. The excess of lemon makes it for me. Of course a Shandy is supposed to have that excess citrus flavor as by tradition it's usually 50/50 beer and the mixed beverage of choice.

lol no I wouldnt do that when discussing beers. Lot of my friends love the Summer Shandy, I think it tastes like a super sugary lemonade. Its right up there with the Wild Blue Blueberry beer as one of my least favorite beers I've ever had. Beers with lemon and me just don't get along.

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Sonofanump

Oct 3, 2011 12:48pm

Commander of Awesome;920575 wrote:Its right up there with the Wild Blue Blueberry beer as one of my least favorite beers I've ever had.

We just tried that this weekend. I thought it tasted too much like wine, like a hybrid between the both. I don't want to taste wine while drinking beer. It was OK, just below average. I understand what you are saying about the sweetness, but I have had much worse.

bigdaddy2003

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Oct 3, 2011 1:19pm

Summer ales aren't my favorite beers but I will drink them. The Shandy I had the first I tried it didn't taste much like wine or have a sugary taste but it could have been old. The same goes for Wild Blue. I think it's alright but it's not my first pick if I am going to drink.

I keep seeing commercials for black lager. I'm intrigued by it and plan on checking out next time I drink.

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Sonofanump

Oct 3, 2011 3:10pm

Dogfishhead 90 minute IPA 13.5
MagicHat Ourtoberfest 11.5
Leinenkugel Oktoberfest 9.0
Wells Banana Bread Beer 10.5 (big variance here, him-4.5, me-6)
Wild Blue Blueberry Lager 10.0 (big variance here, him-6, me-4)
Omega three philosophers 14.0 (ties for highest rated)

Commander of Awesome

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Oct 3, 2011 3:14pm

Perhaps you've explained this before, but what are these rankings?

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Sonofanump

Oct 3, 2011 3:31pm

Just a 1-10 rating for a friend and I, but we have never gone above 14.0 out of 20.0 for a beer yet.

Commander of Awesome

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Oct 3, 2011 3:34pm

Ahh I see. Suprised by your Wild Blue ranking. I got a 6 pack to try it and couldnt even finish one. I'd rather drink a warm skunked Beast Ice/Natty Light/Keystone and wash it down with a hot maddog 20/20 than that ever again.

justincredible

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Oct 3, 2011 3:42pm

Mad Dog is the best of the bum wines.

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Sonofanump

Oct 3, 2011 4:13pm

We go Arbor Mist for the cheap wines.

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Sonofanump

Oct 3, 2011 4:16pm

Commander of Awesome;920749 wrote:Ahh I see. Suprised by your Wild Blue ranking. I got a 6 pack to try it and couldnt even finish one. I'd rather drink a warm skunked Beast Ice/Natty Light/Keystone and wash it down with a hot maddog 20/20 than that ever again.

Rarely do I get a six to try, been getting singles at Anderson and Bassetts. I have had worse than Wild Berry, Lion Lager from SriLanka comes to mind.

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I Wear Pants

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Oct 3, 2011 4:56pm

justincredible;920766 wrote:Mad Dog is the best of the bum wines.

There's a pretty awesome site about these.

http://www.bumwine.com/

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Riderfan

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Oct 3, 2011 5:10pm

Yuengling in Ohio today. good stuff.

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QuakerOats

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Oct 3, 2011 5:14pm

Riderfan;920851 wrote:Yuengling in Ohio today. good stuff.

I can second that.

sherm03

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Oct 3, 2011 5:24pm

Just saw a commercial for Guiness Black Lager that is available on the 14th.

I'm going to have to pick up a sixer to give that a shot.

BORIStheCrusher

Posts: 1,893

Oct 3, 2011 5:54pm

Riderfan;920851 wrote:Yuengling in Ohio today. good stuff.

Will have to try it out to see what all the hype is about.

BORIStheCrusher

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Oct 3, 2011 5:56pm

Sonofanump;920723 wrote: Omega three philosophers 14.0 (ties for highest rated)

Just curious, what is this tied with?

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I Wear Pants

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Oct 3, 2011 6:02pm

sherm03;920858 wrote:Just saw a commercial for Guiness Black Lager that is available on the 14th.

I'm going to have to pick up a sixer to give that a shot.

You mean available right now?

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I Wear Pants

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Oct 3, 2011 6:03pm

BORIStheCrusher;920875 wrote:Will have to try it out to see what all the hype is about.

Go in with the realization that it is a macro type lager (Bud, Miller, etc) and you should be pleased. If you go in trying to compare it to micro brews you'll be disappointed.

Commander of Awesome

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Oct 3, 2011 7:30pm

sherm03;920858 wrote:Just saw a commercial for Guiness Black Lager that is available on the 14th.

I'm going to have to pick up a sixer to give that a shot.

Had one over the weekend. It tasted like a light beer and nothing like a guiness. It was decent for what it was. Probably wouldn't buy a 6 pack.

bigdaddy2003

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Oct 3, 2011 7:59pm

Tastes like a light beer? Damn that isn't what I expected.

sherm03

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Oct 3, 2011 8:09pm

I Wear Pants;920885 wrote:You mean available right now?

The commercial said available October 14th. Maybe I'll have to head over to the store tomorrow and see if they have it.

Commander of Awesome;920952 wrote:Had one over the weekend. It tasted like a light beer and nothing like a guiness. It was decent for what it was. Probably wouldn't buy a 6 pack.

Tasted like a light beer? I mean, I figured it wouldn't taste too much like a Guinness since this is a lager and Guinness is a stout. But I was hoping it would have more flavor than just a light beer.

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I Wear Pants

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Oct 3, 2011 9:44pm

Guinness has never been very heavy on the flavor. Always the problem I've had with any of their beers. Not enough flavor.