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Posted: 04-Jun-2004, 03:32 AM
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I absolutely love beer. I hope there's beer in Heaven for sure. I love the taste of it, and in moderation, I love how it makes me feel. I have had my fair share of the undesirable effects of beer, but as I get older I find that you can enjoy beer more if you drink it for the taste and let the other effects take a back seat. That's easy for me to do now, but I know from experience that the "buzz" can well be the motivation, so any old Milwaukee's Best will do for that. But when you want a beer for the taste, what do you have?
For me, it's the Oldest Brewery in America.........Yuengling. The Yuengling brewery has been in operation since 1829 in Pottsville, Pa. They are the original "micro" brewery. Whereas Anheuser-Busch has breweries in nearly every state, Yuengling has only had one until just about 5 years ago when they bought the old Schlitz brewery in Tampa, Florida. They have an absolutely exquisite lager, and a light version of that as well. They also sport a great, full-bodied dark called Black and Tan. This goes great with most meals, but especially well with red meat and Italian food.
Next in line would be a beer that is immensly popular in Wisconsin called Linenkugel (not sure of the spelling). I've only had this a couple of times, but as I don't travel out of state anymore, I don't get the opportunity to have it anyway, so Yuengling is my brand. Now, what's yours. Is there a beer you think I just have to try. Cause I will, just dare me. 
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| barddas |
Posted: 04-Jun-2004, 07:40 AM
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I will agree Leinenkugel's is a great American beer. Nice rich flavor, with a nice hint of hops.
I also like Blackend Voodoo, and Crimson Voodoo from the Dixie Brewery out of New Orleans.
Oh yeah! Honey brown is a good American too, as is Micheal Shea's.
Good stuff.
But, what I drink mostly are imports. Tennants(Scotland) Smithwick's (Ireland made by Guinness, and pronounced Smith'icks) Obviously Guinness, Bass, and Harp. There are a few more from Scotland, but I only recoginize by site because they are hard to find state side.
Thankfully it is Friday, and I do believe a pint or two *is* in order! So, Cheers to you! 
First round's on me...
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| tsargent62 |
Posted: 04-Jun-2004, 08:23 AM
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For my money, the best beer comes from the Bell's Brewrey in Kalamazoo, MI. They only ship within Michigan and, I think, Indiana and Illinois. SC, I'd look for it in your area, but you may not be able to find it. They make a full range of beers from Pale Ales to the darkest of Stouts. I really love their Porter. You have to take it easy with them, though. Their alcohol content is about 7.5%. Great stuff!!
Check them out at http://www.bellsbeer.com/
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| SCShamrock |
Posted: 04-Jun-2004, 12:26 PM
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Great, just what I was looking for. Beer drinkers are not necessarily the smelly sots they typically portrayed as being, and it looks like there are a plenty O' the alternate "conniseaur" here. Cat, that site is cool, and not liking beer is not a criminal offence, although it should be  Just kidding of course. I like mostly blended Scotch whisky myself, and if one can be found that is affordable and smooth, I love it. I could drink B&B or Hennessey forever, but here in South Carolina, that stuff is a bit beyond my normal budget and has to remain the occassional celebratory libation for sure. So if my tastes are for something a bit stronger than beer, I usually pick Scoresby or Black Velvet. Scoresby is my preference because I honestly feel like it is way underpriced. Either way, on the occassions when I am enjoying the scotch, you can usually find me on my front porch rocker, listening to something VERY soothing, and gently puffing on one of my pipes filled with a good aged Virginia tobacco. Ahhhhh, life is indeed good.
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| MDF3530 |
 Posted: 05-Jun-2004, 01:53 PM
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I primarily like lagers and pilsners. Leinenkugel's has a good Red and also a Honey Weiss that I love. Give me a Leinie's Honey Weiss and a wedge of lemon and I'm good to go. I also like Corona with a lime, but I don't buy it too often because of the price.
Others I like: Amstel Light, Point Special, Killian's, Miller Genuine Draft, Miller Lite, Icehouse, Foster's, Berghoff, Michelob Golden Draft, Molson Golden and Moosehead.
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| Herrerano |
Posted: 05-Jun-2004, 02:03 PM
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 Old Milwaulkee is an imported beer here.
This seems to be one of those repeat subjects, but then I have no objection to that since it is one of my favorites.
Now, like I've said before, my very favorite beer is someone elses, served really cold.  Next in line I usually go for the cerveza Balboa, cheap, fresh and did I mention cheap? (That would be the regular Balboa, not Balboa Ice which to me has a taste reminiscent of whatever was in the bottom of that cup I drank last night when I wasn't paying much attention and the lights were dim.)
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| MDF3530 |
Posted: 05-Jun-2004, 02:06 PM
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| QUOTE (tsargent62 @ 04-Jun-2004, 09:23 AM) | For my money, the best beer comes from the Bell's Brewrey in Kalamazoo, MI. They only ship within Michigan and, I think, Indiana and Illinois. SC, I'd look for it in your area, but you may not be able to find it. They make a full range of beers from Pale Ales to the darkest of Stouts. I really love their Porter. You have to take it easy with them, though. Their alcohol content is about 7.5%. Great stuff!!
Check them out at http://www.bellsbeer.com/ |
I think I've seen that in the nearby liquor store once or twice.
I swear one of these days I'm gonna sign up for one of those beer-of-the-month club memberships.
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!!! If it came down to a choice of dying and drinking any of those cheap, old men's beers, I'd have to sit down and think it over 
