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Beer connaisseur question.

Posted on 10/6/09 at 12:52 pm
Posted by msukb79
South Mississippi
Member since May 2009
10112 posts
Posted on 10/6/09 at 12:52 pm
I like to think of myself as a budding beer connaisseur, and am always open to advice on some new types of beers to try. I was wondering what are some good beers that not everyone may have heard of that are worth trying.

I am always big on buying a pick 6 sixpack from a local grocery store here that has a wide variety of beers. Let me know some of your favorites because I love trying new beers.

Thanks
Posted by Fratastic423
Baton Rouge
Member since Feb 2007
5990 posts
Posted on 10/6/09 at 12:58 pm to
Typically everyone thinks of Sierra Nevada's Pale Ale but I firmly believe that their stout and porter are really good, their Porter especially. I have been on a big American beer kick. I dont remember the last imported beer I bought. There are so many American options that are unique that I am trying my hand at as many as I can.
Posted by L.A.
The Mojave Desert
Member since Aug 2003
63932 posts
Posted on 10/6/09 at 1:06 pm to
Here are a few excellent American beers that are either in my fridge right now, or have been recently.


Rogue American Amber Ale
Rogue Dead Guy Ale


Firestone Double Barrel Ale
Firestone California Pale Ale


Stone IPA


Sam Adams Octoberfest

Posted by msukb79
South Mississippi
Member since May 2009
10112 posts
Posted on 10/6/09 at 1:10 pm to
quote:

Sam Adams Octoberfest


I am a big fan of this beer, its Sam Adam's best beer, I also love their Summer Ale
Posted by lsumailman61
Gulf Shores
Member since Oct 2006
7815 posts
Posted on 10/6/09 at 1:15 pm to
I am a big fan of Rogue Beers. I had the Sam Adams Oktoberfest yesterday and it is a smooth tasting product. Quite nice
Posted by ksayetiger
Centenary Gents
Member since Jul 2007
69665 posts
Posted on 10/6/09 at 1:16 pm to
Anything samuel smith,

but Taddy porter for sure
Posted by L.A.
The Mojave Desert
Member since Aug 2003
63932 posts
Posted on 10/6/09 at 1:16 pm to
quote:

I am a big fan of this beer, its Sam Adam's best beer, I also love their Summer Ale
I haven't had the Summer Ale, but I am digging the Octoberfest beer.

I might give the Summer Ale a try next summer.
Posted by msukb79
South Mississippi
Member since May 2009
10112 posts
Posted on 10/6/09 at 1:18 pm to
quote:

Anything samuel smith,


You have to be kidding, right? Samuel smith has to be one of the worst tasting beers that I have ever tasted in my life.
Posted by Fratastic423
Baton Rouge
Member since Feb 2007
5990 posts
Posted on 10/6/09 at 1:20 pm to
Really?? What kinds of beer do you really like. Not saying that you have to like certain beers, just curious as to why the hate for SS.
Posted by Glock17
Member since Oct 2007
22789 posts
Posted on 10/6/09 at 1:21 pm to
quote:

You have to be kidding, right? Samuel smith has to be one of the worst tasting beers that I have ever tasted in my life.



Seriously? You're the first person I've ever heard say this. Everything I've ever had by them as been excellent.
Posted by nikinik
Mid City
Member since Jan 2009
5733 posts
Posted on 10/6/09 at 1:21 pm to
I like Voluptuous Blonde

Posted by ksayetiger
Centenary Gents
Member since Jul 2007
69665 posts
Posted on 10/6/09 at 1:22 pm to
quote:

Anything samuel smith,



You have to be kidding, right?


stick to natty light then
Posted by Dallas Tiger
Dallas
Member since Mar 2006
15080 posts
Posted on 10/6/09 at 1:27 pm to
quote:

Samuel smith has to be one of the worst tasting beers that I have ever tasted in my life


They are decent but not all that. A lot of people like them though.

Beers to try:

Full Sail Amber and IPA (there pale ale is not that great)

Lagunitas IPA and Censored

Left Hand Sawtooth Ale (very balanced between hops n malts)

Unibroue Maudite and La Fin du Monde

Stone Pale Ale (best pale ale IMO) their IPA is ok

Westmalle Dubbel

Ommengang Abbey Ale

Brooklyn Brown ale and Local no. 1

That should get you started.
Posted by Fratastic423
Baton Rouge
Member since Feb 2007
5990 posts
Posted on 10/6/09 at 1:28 pm to
quote:


stick to natty light then


We don't need to be pissing off potential beer lovers just bc they dislike SS. Even if he chooses never to drink SS then he still has lots of options that are better than Natty. SS just may not be his taste. I am curious to know what his tastes are since SS is pretty popular.
Posted by ksayetiger
Centenary Gents
Member since Jul 2007
69665 posts
Posted on 10/6/09 at 1:30 pm to
good point
Posted by L.A.
The Mojave Desert
Member since Aug 2003
63932 posts
Posted on 10/6/09 at 1:30 pm to
quote:

Full Sail Amber and IPA (there pale ale is not that great)
I like their Pale Ale better than their Amber Ale.

quote:

Stone Pale Ale (best pale ale IMO) their IPA is ok
Just the opposite for me. The Stone IPA is one of the best IPA's out there. Their Pale Ale is good, but not great.


Different strokes.
Posted by msukb79
South Mississippi
Member since May 2009
10112 posts
Posted on 10/6/09 at 1:36 pm to
quote:

Full Sail Amber


Full sail makes some great products.

I also love every one of the abita beers I have had with Jockamo IPA as one of my favorites.

Love Sierra Nevada
also love Anchor Steam


Also love all of the MS Lazy magnolia brews.

Have tried all of the Shiners.

Have tried and love fat tire.

I am open to trying any beer at least once.
Sorry for the differ in opinion about Samuel Smith, just my personal opinion. Who knows I may try another one tomorrow and think it tastes better.
This post was edited on 10/6/09 at 1:39 pm
Posted by Fratastic423
Baton Rouge
Member since Feb 2007
5990 posts
Posted on 10/6/09 at 1:37 pm to
A friend cam back from SPECS this weekend with a plethora of beer for me. My fridge has Dogfish Head Punkin and Indian Brown, Magic Hat's Oktoberfest and Not Quite Pale Ale, and St. Arnold's Oktoberfest waiting for me when I get home.
Posted by Fratastic423
Baton Rouge
Member since Feb 2007
5990 posts
Posted on 10/6/09 at 1:40 pm to
You are making some nice steps. If you liked Jockamo then you are primed to move into the world of good American IPA's. Jockamo is great for Abita IMO but not that great when compared to Stone or some of the other big boys in the IPA world.

Also when you are at one of the beer bars in town (Chimes, Bulldog, etc) try out the Abita select tap. Right now I think it is still the Pilsner, which is really good. Hopefully their Oatmeal Stout will return. Best Abita offering.
Posted by Glock17
Member since Oct 2007
22789 posts
Posted on 10/6/09 at 1:42 pm to
quote:

Hopefully their Oatmeal Stout will return. Best Abita offering.


By far the best Abita product I've ever had.
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