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re: What's a good starter beer for the amateur beer drinker?
Posted on 10/31/11 at 11:37 am to BayouBlitz
Posted on 10/31/11 at 11:37 am to BayouBlitz
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Does Blue Moon still have Honey Blonde? I think it may be Belgian Blonde now. Do that.
Or a sweet Hefeweizen. ShockTop is an easy beginners beer also.
If you are going to recommend a American Hefeweizen say something like Widmer or at least Shiner. Or maybe a German Hefe like Paulaner or Ayinger.
Edited for beer snobbery.
This post was edited on 10/31/11 at 11:40 am
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Posted on 10/31/11 at 11:51 am to Fratastic423
Franziskahner Hefeweizen (or Heffy for short).. or Franziskahner Dunkel
This post was edited on 10/31/11 at 11:52 am
Posted on 10/31/11 at 11:59 am to bdevill
Why has no one directed him to Pilsner Urquell? It is one of the original biers made.
Posted on 10/31/11 at 11:59 am to Boondock544
I tried starting with Sierra Nevada and it was just too hoppy for me.
Try Bell's Oberon, it's a wheat ale that's not hoppy. Newcastle Brown Ale might be a good step in that direction since it's decent but thin enough you can progress into a typically thicker brown ale.
I'm of the opinion that you need to ease your way in to truly appreciate better flavors later. Also check around for a place that does samples. A good beer place should be able to recommend some good "starters" for you.
Try Bell's Oberon, it's a wheat ale that's not hoppy. Newcastle Brown Ale might be a good step in that direction since it's decent but thin enough you can progress into a typically thicker brown ale.
I'm of the opinion that you need to ease your way in to truly appreciate better flavors later. Also check around for a place that does samples. A good beer place should be able to recommend some good "starters" for you.
This post was edited on 10/31/11 at 12:02 pm
Posted on 10/31/11 at 12:46 pm to Geauxld Finger
quote:My dad looked at beer completely differently after drinking a Chimay Red. He used to drink nothing but wine. He has completely crossed over to beer
Chimay
Posted on 10/31/11 at 12:54 pm to notiger1997
quote:I hear people say this alot, but of the handful that I've given to bud light drinkers, they've all seemed to enjoy it. Hopitoulas is another "hoppy" beer, but it tastes so good that many "beginners" have enjoyed it.
Don't start with Sierra Nevada Pale Ale, that one is too hoppy for a beginner.
Flambeau Red (NOLA) is a good beginner beer, but doesn't come out till spring.
Bulldog usually (occasionally? not sure) has a harpoon 100 barrel beer. They usually put some good stuff through there. Lazy Magnolia Jefferson Stout is a good starter stout. I imagine it should be out soon.
As others have said, NOLA Brown and Blonde are good beers as well. I prefer the Brown. If you like that then try out their Irish Channel Stout (winter seasonal, should be out in November iirc). It might be my favorite beer made in Louisiana.
I had Rogue's Maierfest recently at Chimes. Not sure if it's still pumping. Chimes east has a Rogue rotational that should put out some decent stuff.
This post was edited on 10/31/11 at 12:56 pm
Posted on 10/31/11 at 1:07 pm to tetu
Cinq Cents is a dream of beers, the Trappists do know how to brew.
Posted on 10/31/11 at 1:19 pm to CITWTT
I still haven't had that one.
Posted on 10/31/11 at 1:31 pm to tetu
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I still haven't had that one.
I have one that is aging at the moment. Figured I would sit on the 2010 one for a while.
Definitely one that I will have to buy as it gets colder.
Posted on 10/31/11 at 2:12 pm to Boondock544
I think this time of year would be great to start with an Oktoberfest such as Sam Adams or Brooklyn. Then ease your way into some brown ales before delving into anything too hoppy.
Posted on 10/31/11 at 2:57 pm to Boondock544
Moosehead
Posted on 10/31/11 at 3:17 pm to Boondock544
Hey Boondock,
I'm gonna preface my response w/; "Opinions are like A@@holes. Everyone has one and they all smell a little." I think your exploration should start w/ baby steps. Being used to Bud Light means your definition of a beer is one that has little/no body, little/no malt taste, little/no hop bitterness, little/no hop flavor, and little/no hop aroma. For a first step I am thinking Samuel Smith's Nut Brown Ale or Heineken from a can (again, Heineken can not bottle).
You can tell you are ready to venture further when you switch back to Bud Light you get a laugh from the old joke "What does sex in a canoe and American Beer have in common?" Now is the time to try Sierra Nevada Pale Ale, Samuel Adams Boston Lager, and Ommegang Hennepin.
Where from here......ask the person pouring the beer or the one managing the beer section at the store.
Hope This Helps and GL,
LN
I'm gonna preface my response w/; "Opinions are like A@@holes. Everyone has one and they all smell a little." I think your exploration should start w/ baby steps. Being used to Bud Light means your definition of a beer is one that has little/no body, little/no malt taste, little/no hop bitterness, little/no hop flavor, and little/no hop aroma. For a first step I am thinking Samuel Smith's Nut Brown Ale or Heineken from a can (again, Heineken can not bottle).
You can tell you are ready to venture further when you switch back to Bud Light you get a laugh from the old joke "What does sex in a canoe and American Beer have in common?" Now is the time to try Sierra Nevada Pale Ale, Samuel Adams Boston Lager, and Ommegang Hennepin.
Where from here......ask the person pouring the beer or the one managing the beer section at the store.
Hope This Helps and GL,
LN
Posted on 10/31/11 at 5:30 pm to TigerHam85
Sam Adams Boston Lager or Abita Amber
Posted on 10/31/11 at 10:07 pm to tetu
After checking out Bulldog's beer menu online I'd say try:
Paulaner Pils
Paulaner Hefe
Spaten Optimator
Harpoon UFO hefe
St. Arnold Lawn Mower
St. Arnold Weedwacker (not sure if we get that or not but SA's best year round beer imo)
Magic Hat #9
NOLA Blonde
NOLA Brown
NOLA Seasonals are very good
Any Lazy magnolia beer depending on what you feel up for. Their stout is a very good intro stout imho and thier southern pecan is a fav of many people.
Rogue Chocolate Stout if wanting to try a good stout
Paulaner Pils
Paulaner Hefe
Spaten Optimator
Harpoon UFO hefe
St. Arnold Lawn Mower
St. Arnold Weedwacker (not sure if we get that or not but SA's best year round beer imo)
Magic Hat #9
NOLA Blonde
NOLA Brown
NOLA Seasonals are very good
Any Lazy magnolia beer depending on what you feel up for. Their stout is a very good intro stout imho and thier southern pecan is a fav of many people.
Rogue Chocolate Stout if wanting to try a good stout
Posted on 10/31/11 at 10:41 pm to s14suspense
quote:
Sierra Nevada Pale ale.
Excellent choice. It was definitely one of my "gateway" beers.
Posted on 10/31/11 at 10:48 pm to urinetrouble
quote:
quote: Sierra Nevada Pale ale. Excellent choice. It was definitely one of my "gateway" beers.
I guess it's more of a west coast gateway beer. But anyway I think Abitas were my gateway for the most part. Amber would be a good start.
Posted on 10/31/11 at 10:59 pm to Boondock544
Sam Adams (one of the basics like Light or Boston Lager), Abita Amber, Fat Tire or any other decent lager or amber ale would be a good place to start. Anything like a stout, belgian, or IPA would probably overwhelm the palate of someone accustomed to fizzy yellow beer.
Posted on 10/31/11 at 11:34 pm to Boondock544
Lazy Magnolia Southern Pecan
Posted on 11/1/11 at 2:59 am to Boondock544
Hoegaarden.
That's what I got started on, anyway.
That's what I got started on, anyway.
Posted on 11/1/11 at 4:33 am to Boondock544
From Bud Light?
Southern Star Bombshell Blonde Ale
St. Arnold's Fancy Lawnmower
Bass Pale Ale
Southern Star Bombshell Blonde Ale
St. Arnold's Fancy Lawnmower
Bass Pale Ale
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