|  | | 
05-22-2009, 07:49 PM
|  | Moderator
Endorsing Artist: Levy's Leathers Moderator | | Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Toronto/Niagara Falls, Ontario | | | The Official TalkBass beer discussion thread.
Sign in to disble this ad
So, if you guys need opinions on beer, want to try a new beer, or suggest a beer, drop it here!
If you're sitting in the sun, taking in all that life has to offer. I suggest Alexander Keith's Premium White.
This is SUCH a refreshing beer! |
05-22-2009, 07:52 PM
|  | no really, smokemeth&hailsatan | | Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Pueblo, CO | | | Mark Wilson WIN!!!
Also: . |
05-22-2009, 07:56 PM
|  | Registered User | | Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Madison, NJ | | | Well, it's almost summer, which means I'll be picking up some Blue Moon Honey Summer Ale.
__________________
- Timothy P. Lyons
Your Neighborhood Friendly Candyman
|
05-22-2009, 07:58 PM
|  | The Lowdown Diggler | | Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Huntington Beach, CA | | | Well done Mr. Failson. Well done indeed. |
05-22-2009, 08:00 PM
|  | I'm a tumbler, born under punches | | Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Northern California | | I like beer.
If you want a recommendation, I went to Anderson Valley Brewing's brew fest a few weeks ago and remembered how much I love their beers. While I'm not entirely in agreement with all their rankings the GABF named it the sixth best brewery in the US. Here's the complete list.
I'm just finishing up a sixer of their Hop Ottin' IPA and I've got some of their Boontville Amber and Barney Flats Oatmeal Stout in the fridge. Fantastic stuff.
Last edited by Jared Lash : 05-22-2009 at 08:12 PM.
|
05-22-2009, 08:24 PM
| | Registered User
Beta Tester: Source Audio. Hacker: Heavy Drone FX | | Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Spokane, WA. | | Quote:
Originally Posted by TheBigO  I like beer. | Me Too. Quote:
Originally Posted by TheBigO | Pac NW represent. |
05-22-2009, 08:27 PM
|  | TalkBass: Usurping My Practice Time Since 2002
Endorsing Artist: Lyt Pedalboards Beta tester: Source Audio Moderator | | Join Date: May 2002 Location: Connecticut | | | Dry and cream stouts FTW, any time of year. My short list:
Young's Double Chocolate Stout
Samual Smith's Oatmeal Stout
Rogue Chocolate Stout
Guinness + Murphys (classics) |
05-22-2009, 08:27 PM
|  | That's the way uh huh uh huh I like it.. | | Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Robbinsville, NJ | | Quote:
Originally Posted by tplyons Well, it's almost summer, which means I'll be picking up some Blue Moon Honey Summer Ale. | Niiice, I know exactly the one you're talking about!
have you tried River Horse Lager yet? Brewed right in Lambertville - great stuff. Not too heavy, with just the right amount of malty flavor. Great for summer
__________________ Quote:
Originally Posted by 6jase5 Cleavage heals. | Quote:
Originally Posted by machine gewehr I happened to have a better experience, a peegasm. | |
05-22-2009, 08:49 PM
| | I'm a tumbler, born under punches | | Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Northern California | | Quote:
Originally Posted by warwick.hoy Pac NW represent. | Absolutely. One of the things I miss about teaching was that I spent two of my summers on brewery tours. Just got in my car and drove, stayed with friends or friends of friends and hit at least one brewery per day. I could have spent months in Washington and especially Oregon. Love Pyramid (they've opened in Berkeley and Sacramento too) and really love Rogue and Redhook.
My biggest issue with that list is North Coast Brewing not even getting an honorable mention. My absolute favorite brewery. I've never even had an average beer from them. They are all fantastic IMO. Quote:
Originally Posted by Bryan R. Tyler Dry and cream stouts FTW, any time of year. My short list:
Young's Double Chocolate Stout
Samual Smith's Oatmeal Stout
Rogue Chocolate Stout
Guinness + Murphys (classics) | If you like Samuel Smith's Oatmeal Stout, you really should try Anderson Valley's Oatmeal. A different taste, but equally good IMO. |
05-22-2009, 09:24 PM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Madison, NJ | | Quote:
Originally Posted by Relic Niiice, I know exactly the one you're talking about!
have you tried River Horse Lager yet? Brewed right in Lambertville - great stuff. Not too heavy, with just the right amount of malty flavor. Great for summer | Nope, haven't heard of it.
If I can't find some at Gary's tomorrow, we may have to plan an impromptu NJ GTG to get some beers. 
__________________
- Timothy P. Lyons
Your Neighborhood Friendly Candyman
|
05-22-2009, 09:29 PM
|  | Registered User
Endorsing Artist: see profile | | Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: toms_river.nj.us | | Quote:
Originally Posted by tplyons Nope, haven't heard of it.
If I can't find some at Gary's tomorrow, we may have to plan an impromptu NJ GTG to get some beers. |  Did I hear NJ Beer GTG?
and I was just looking to pick up a nice 'boutique' lager this weekend. I was gonna stop tonight, but it was 8:30pm before I was done shopping with the Mrs's (it's her b'day tomorrow). I'll be picking something up tomorrow on the way home  |
05-22-2009, 09:42 PM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Forest Hills, New York | | | Beer
There's nothing better when you are really thirsty than and ice ice cold brew...  |
05-22-2009, 09:57 PM
| | The Lowdown Diggler | | Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Huntington Beach, CA | | Quote:
Originally Posted by TheBigO Absolutely. One of the things I miss about teaching was that I spent two of my summers on brewery tours. Just got in my car and drove, stayed with friends or friends of friends and hit at least one brewery per day. I could have spent months in Washington and especially Oregon. Love Pyramid (they've opened in Berkeley and Sacramento too) and really love Rogue and Redhook.
My biggest issue with that list is North Coast Brewing not even getting an honorable mention. My absolute favorite brewery. I've never even had an average beer from them. They are all fantastic IMO.
If you like Samuel Smith's Oatmeal Stout, you really should try Anderson Valley's Oatmeal. A different taste, but equally good IMO. | Going through a Mirror Pond Pale Ale phase right now. I just picked up my third 12ver of this stuff this week. It's only 11.99 right now. Woot! |
05-22-2009, 10:03 PM
|  | Registered User | | Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Sactomato, CA | | | Descheutes Holds a special place in my heart (and belly)
as the result of two seperate 8 hr beer runs from modesto to Bend, prior to their wider distribution. Hand pulled Obsidian Stout has to be tasted to be believed.
"wait... you want thirty cases???"
"yes sir!"
Desceutes simul post for the win!!!!
__________________
Phil Jones Bass Club # 4B |
05-22-2009, 10:18 PM
| | I'm a tumbler, born under punches | | Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Northern California | | Quote:
Originally Posted by MakiSupaStar Going through a Mirror Pond Pale Ale phase right now. I just picked up my third 12ver of this stuff this week. It's only 11.99 right now. Woot! | Quote:
Originally Posted by coyoteboy Descheutes Holds a special place in my heart (and belly)
as the result of two seperate 8 hr beer runs from modesto to Bend, prior to their wider distribution. Hand pulled Obsidian Stout has to be tasted to be believed.
"wait... you want thirty cases???"
"yes sir!"
Desceutes simul post for the win!!!! | Deschutes was one of my favorite stops. Mirror Pond is really good and I love Obsidian Stout, but my favorite from them is the Black Butte Porter.
I think I've mentioned this before, but coyoteboy's story reminded me. When I was a toddler my dad was the store manager for Safeway in Chico and he used to stock Sierra Nevada at his store back when they just opened. At that point they were still making deliveries in their car, packing cases of Pale Ale in the trunk. |
05-22-2009, 10:37 PM
| | The Lowdown Diggler | | Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Huntington Beach, CA | | | As you may or may not know, I'm a big fan of Sierra Nevada. I first picked up a case in the mid 90's on my way up to reggae on the river. I've been hooked ever since. It took a good 5-6 years before I found it in my local neighborhood here in SoCal. Still love it just the same. |
05-23-2009, 12:46 PM
| | Moderator
Endorsing Artist: Levy's Leathers Moderator | | Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Toronto/Niagara Falls, Ontario | | | Just to ease my curoisity, where do Americans buy their beer?
Here in Canada, we have "The Beer Store" which is where i'd say 90% of people buy their beer. The other 10% goto the LCBO. |
05-23-2009, 12:53 PM
| | I'm a tumbler, born under punches | | Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Northern California | | | I buy at least half of my beer at bars, brewpubs and restaurants.
But in terms of buying sixers and 22s, I buy mine at either the upscale grocery store near me or at BevMo. I'd wager that the majority of Americans get theirs at whatever local grocery is closest to them. And if they're macro brew fans, they probably just stop at a gas station/liquor store and pick up a case.
Last edited by Jared Lash : 05-23-2009 at 12:55 PM.
|
05-23-2009, 12:55 PM
|  | Funkify your Life | | Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: The Bucket, RI. | | | Depends. Some states in the U.S. can sell beer in the grocery stores. Most of what I get is in your regular local liquor store. We also have some bigger chain store where they are as big as grocery store, but only carry beer, wine, and booze. |
05-23-2009, 12:55 PM
| | no really, smokemeth&hailsatan | | Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Pueblo, CO | | Quote:
Originally Posted by Mark Wilson Just to ease my curoisity, where do Americans buy their beer?
Here in Canada, we have "The Beer Store" which is where i'd say 90% of people buy their beer. The other 10% goto the LCBO. | It varies from state to state.
We can get it at Liquor stores where they sell beer, wine, and hard liquor. Club membership stores like Sam's Club and COSTCO sell beer and wine. Our grocery stores sell 3.2% beer, as do some convenience stores. Until recently, you could not buy alcohol on Sundays, but that was changed. One of the major conflicts right now is that the grocery stores wish to get back the business that they lost from the liquor stores being open on Sunday. They want to be able to sell higher alcohol content beer and wine. But this a can of worms. | | Thread Tools | Search this Thread | | | | 
Posting Rules
| You may not post new threads You may not post replies You may not post attachments You may not edit your posts
HTML code is Off | | | |
