Help me choose a beer for tonight.

[millertime150]

I am by no means a beer connoisseur but I enjoy drinking beer more than any other alcoholic beverage (even Scotch). I frequently read reviews from Beer Advocate and ratebeer.com.

I know true beer connoisseurs might laugh at me but I usually like lighter golden colored beer. Don't get me wrong I do enjoy darker beer from time to time but only in moderation. I usually like lagers and pilsner because they are typically not too dark. The problem is that there are not that many available. It seems like the craze is pale ales that are literally hopped up. I do like pale ales but some tend to have a really bitter and cheap aftertaste (could be the hops).

Fortunately I live by a store that carries a huge variety of beer at awesome prices.


Here is what I like to drink:
-Miller Light
-Pilsner Urquell
-Dogfish Head 90 minute IPA
-Weihenstephaner Hefe Weissbier
-Samuel Smith's Pure brewed lager beer
-St Bernadus Triple
-Old Dominion Brewing Co Tuppers Hot Pocket Pils
-Stone Brewing company Arrogant Bastard Ale
-San Miguels
-Samuel Smiths Oatmeal Stout (Dark but smooth and not bitter)
-Duvel
-


Ones I don't like
-Redhook Long Hammer IPA
-Budweiser
-Redhook ESB
-Stoudts American Pale Ale
-Spanish peaksBlack Dog Ale Black Dog Ale
-Dark bitter beer I don't like.




Can anyone suggest a style or a specific beer that is really good, not too hard to find, and priced around $6-10 a six pack?

 

[futurman]

I personally like the Sam Adams Boston Lager. Maybe try some Taddy Porter, also a Samuel Smith's product.

 

[millertime150]

I personally like the Sam Adams Boston Lager. Maybe try some Taddy Porter, also a Samuel Smith's product.

I actually didn't mention it but Taddy porter is very good. I like all Samuel Smith beers.

I have had Sam Adams beer before but for some reason I tend not to buy them. I did however buy a 6 pack of
Samuel Adams Longshot Double IPA, Samuel Adams Longshot Traditional Bock, and Samuel Adams
Longshot Cranberry for $3.99 (I think they were getting old and the store was trying to sell through them). These three were ok at best. I think they are limited edition beer that were winners of a contest.

 

[boboakalfb]

Hoegaarden comes to mind, if it's available to you.

 

[Noebie]

this may sound crazy, but there is a retro schlitz out that is amazing for about $6 a 6

they went back to the old brewmasters and brewery workers from the 60s and got the formula as close as they could to that

if you can find it, it's sure worth the try

it's the one in the bottles - says "retro" or "1960s" or something - don't get the cans of the regular stuff - it's swill

 

[Noebie]

based on what you say you prefer, you might like rolling rock too

 

[marvin100]

Bridgeport IPA or Blue Heron
Blue Moon Belgian White (domestic Hoegaarden clone)

 

[Noebie]

celis white is really great too - very light and refreshing

 

[luvmysuper]

Yeungling Lager is great beer. It's available in PA, FL and I think the Carolinas. It's the oldest Brewery in the US and they make some fine beer.

 

[Commander Quan]

Victory Prima Pils
Dogfish head 60 Minute IPA
Dox Equis

 

[millertime150]

Hoegaarden comes to mind, if it's available to you.

I thin Hoegaarden is good but I never had without a lemon or orange. The lemon or orange upset my stomach much like drinking a bunch of fruity drinks. Does anyone drink this without the added fruit?

this may sound crazy, but there is a retro schlitz out that is amazing for about $6 a 6

they went back to the old brewmasters and brewery workers from the 60s and got the formula as close as they could to that

if you can find it, it's sure worth the try

it's the one in the bottles - says "retro" or "1960s" or something - don't get the cans of the regular stuff - it's swill

Actually if I see some I will get some. I like the idea of them getting the old formula.

Yeungling Lager is great beer. It's available in PA, FL and I think the Carolinas. It's the oldest Brewery in the US and they make some fine beer.

I grew up on Yuengling!!! In PA we drank that like water. I live in GA and up until recently they didn't have Yuengling. When they first got it I rushed out to the stores like I was some crazed lunatic Yuengling is very good IMHO.

 

[boboakalfb]

I thin Hoegaarden is good but I never had without a lemon or orange. The lemon or orange upset my stomach much like drinking a bunch of fruity drinks. Does anyone drink this without the added fruit?

I don't add any fruit to mine.

 

[swags]

I thin Hoegaarden is good but I never had without a lemon or orange. The lemon or orange upset my stomach much like drinking a bunch of fruity drinks. Does anyone drink this without the added fruit?

Absolutely. Fruiting a beer is heresy to me, and while I can't say I've ever seen Hoegaarden served with lemon or orange I can imagine it being done. I think it's great just by itself. Just pour it about 2/3 then swirl it a bit to stir up the sediment and finish the poor. It'll develop the head a bit and bring out a little spiciness.

 

[millertime150]

Absolutely. Fruiting a beer is heresy to me, and while I can't say I've ever seen Hoegaarden served with lemon or orange I can imagine it being done. I think it's great just by itself. Just pour it about 2/3 then swirl it a bit to stir up the sediment and finish the poor. It'll develop the head a bit and bring out a little spiciness.

Blue Moon they typically serve with fruit also for some reason.

 

[Mr Peat]

Since you like Dog Fish Head 90 min IPA, try if you can get Rogue Double IPA. Its a great beer brewed in Oregon. I'm jealous as we can not get Dog Fish Head 90 min IPA here. Rogue makes some pretty good beers. There is one called Racer 5 by Bear Republic Brewing that is awesome. Hell, even Sierra Nevada Big Foot is AWESOME.

 

[Mr Peat]

Blue Moon they typically serve with fruit also for some reason.

Most places don't serve Blue Moon with fruit. Not at any of the bars I've been too and I've been to my fair share. Since its a Coor's product and a good beer, I would recommend adding a slice of orange to it.

Why you might ask? Because its a Wit Beer aka Wheat beer. They use orange peel and coriander it that style of Belgium Beer. Thus adding a slice of orange to it usually enhances the taste of the beer. Its a great beer without it, but I suggest giving it a try and see how you enjoy it.

 

[futurman]

MAN LAW- You NEVER fruit the beer!!!

Most wheat beers are pretty good with a slice of orange in it though. Yuengling is one of my top 5 favorites!

 

[Bayamontate]

Tripel Karmiliet
Goudin Carolus
Brother Thelonius
Maredsous 10

 

[mbrooks]

You might be able to find some Ommegang brews in your area. As far as I know there are five of them: Witte, Three Philosophers, Hennepin, Rare Vos, and Abbey Ale, and I recommend all with enthusiasm. They come in four-packs instead of sixers, but that's OK because it seems impossible to kill six of any of these in one night, save for the Witte and maybe the Rare Vos. Three Philosophers is a quadrupel that weighs in at nearly 10% ABV, but honestly you'd probably feel full before you ever felt a buzz with those. That's one you drink solely for the taste and the experience.

If that doesn't sound appealing, New Belgium makes some good stuff. I've tried their Fat Tire and 1554, and both are very good. They're dark but hardly bitter.

Having said that, my two staples tend to be Newcastle and Sam Adams. For some reason, I like Newcastle better in the States than I did in London. Go figure.

 

[SilkySmooth]

It definitely depends on the activity and food associated with the beer.