What's your favourite beer?

[ilja]

I know i'm starting a holy war worser than the distrubution and the editor war, but I am nasty :D

So what beer do you like?

I like belgian cherry and raspberry beer. In Germany it would be illegal to make it, but in Belgium they are allowed to.

So now you turn.

[Ug]

I like many different beers. My favourite lager is probably Budweiser followed by Grolsch. My favourite "Real Ale" would be Abbot Ale aka "Loony Juice" or Adnams Broadside.

I'm also partial to a pint of Guiness, but thats beside the point.

At least here in the UK we have real Pubs where you can enjoy these fine beverages. ;)

[jrblevin]

I'm not a fan of the fruity stuff, but I do like the pumpkin ales that appear in the fall. My favorite type of beer is India Pale Ale, very hoppy and crisp taste. My favorite "well-known" beer is probably Bass Ale, not an IPA but good for all occasions. Not too dark not too light. Of the lesser known microbrews, I love Cottonwood Endo, an IPA from Asheville, NC and Anchor Steam (San Francisco). And for ilja, my favorate German beer is Paulaner Hefe-Weizen. I also enjoy Franziskaner Dunkel but the stuff imported into the US is not nearly as good. ;)

[Ug]

Bass a classic English pint. ;) But you don't get a real pub to drink it in.

[ghenry]

Tennants Lager. A real mans drink.

[Ug]

Not Super strength I hope... ;)

[ghenry]

SuperT is for old men, I said real men!!!

[Ug]

And alcoholics ;)

[micha]

Here is an non-exhaustive list of my favorite beers:
Hoegaarden
Leffe
Desperados
Warsteiner
Bass
Foster
Becasse
Chimay
Killian's
Guinness
Murphy's
Chti
Mort subite
Corona
Kronenbourg and Bud Light (sorry, just kidding)
By the way, light beer in an abomination.
I also love the beer from local breweries.

[ilja]

Is Guinness a try woth? Here in Aachen there is an irish pub, I thought about enter it and order a Guiness, but I doubt, that I will drink much of it ;)

P.S. I thought French only drink wine ;)

[Ug]

Guiness is worth it. But don't drink it in an "Irish Theme" pub - try and find a real pub. ;)

[kimatrix]

i don't drink beer, i like real alcoholi drinks, like vodka, gin, and some of the bosnian drinks (uhm they are more like poisen) :D

[micha]

Originally posted by ilja
P.S. I thought French only drink wine ;) No, we drink anything that is liquid and that contains alcohol :)

[David]

Hoegaarden =P~~~

[pigpen]

I drink "Augustiner Hell" most of the time:

http://www.augustiner-braeu.de/

although I like Vodka & /[Apple|Orange]juice/ better. Beer is simply cheaper ;-)

[fjleal]

Free beer. ;)

[Varkk]

I like some of our local beers here in NZ, especially Monteiths I also like Tennents and Guinness but you have to go for an 'Irish' pub to find it here (An irish pub here is basically a pub with guinness on tap and some green paint splashed on the walls). I am not so fond of Heineken or other so called 'premium international beers' they seem to be lacking something.

[mark]

Pilsner Urquell. I also enjoy an occasional Guiness, but then you've got that d**n fake Irish pub problem....

[Ug]

haha.

[harlekin]

my favourite beer? hmm ehh let me think. i like most the ones im invited to (can u say so in english? / mine is terrible as usual)

as for the type:
PAULANER (there is no better way 2 relax on an warm sunny afternoon (noon / evening / any oter time of the day ) than with a (sorry metric system) 0.5 l glass of pure cold Weizen)
all the beers between 60 cent and 1 Euro at my local "trinkhalle" (also known as tiny shop where u can learn every language expect german / cos u r in germany and those folks cant usualy seak my language. But they do understand the meaning of beer weizen and Paulaner...)

[Ug]

Originally posted by harlekin
my favourite beer? hmm ehh let me think. i like most the ones im invited to (can u say so in english? / mine is terrible as usual) Makes no sense. ;)

[taylor008]

Best beer:

Pilsner: Jeva
Weiss-Bier: Hopf
Helles: Augustiner

Bar None!!!!

[Avon]

FRIST POTS!!!11!!!

Just kidding. New Fedora user though (installed FC1 a few days ago from CDs that were a freebie on a RHCE course).

Anyway, on to more serious matters...

Booze: pretty much anything. I do draw the line at domestic US beers unless I'm feeling really cheap (PBR anyone?) :) I quite like Canadian lagers, usually Moose Head or Molson. Guinness is always a winner, except having been drinking in Ireland, I've been spoiled ever since. It's just not up to the same standard in the US or even Britain.

I used to drink whisky a fair bit (actually started out on it), but not so much since a rather unfortunate incident (and we all know about those, don't we?)

[Scoob_E]

My favorites are:

Red Hook (all)
Corona
Dos Equis
Bass
Amberbock

just my .02

[hugo]

Being a poor college student, I don't buy beer too much. When I do I either get Rolling Rock or Harp.

[ewdi]

ROOT BEER! :p not a beer yet have the beer word :p hahah i dont drink alchohol drinks often :p

[mars_hall]

COLD! :)

[micha]

Originally posted by tux
ROOT BEER! :p not a beer yet have the beer word :p hahah i dont drink alchohol drinks often :p Excuse me, but root beer is awful. Well, ok, it's just a question of taste ;)

[ewdi]

hahah i didnt like it until i was in high school where the vending machine always run out of other drinks beside root beer :p u get used to it drinking it everyday :p

[sailor]

I drink Shiner Boch most of the time...I like Negra Modelo as well
I also like lighter beers like Rolling Rock and Corona
any beer will do as a back to a shot of whiskey....:)

[spectrumver1]

on a regular basis: MGD

when I'm drinking with Dad: Killian's, Bass, or Anchor Steam

for dessert at a restaurant: Guinness

when with friends: Heinekin (I think it's *****, but they're trendy motherf*ckers)

My favorite would have to be between MGD and Killian's. They're both real smooth and taste great, but I'll drink Killians when I wanna just relax and have a peaceful evening, whereas MGD is for when I'm standing around the grill or BSing with around the house.

[svizi]

Samuel Adams Boston Lager
Corona

[MrWh1t3]

well well...Believe it or not i am a poor college kid so i drink natural light...then i turned 21 and drink better beers...there is a local resturant the brews there own beers and everyday from 3-6 its happy hour and you get $1.50 pints so i go there a lot. I enjoy there Blackstone Stout and there Scotch Ale they have some other ones that are good but i would rather have thoes 2 the black stone is 5.9% alcohol and the scotch ale is 7.9%......another nice thing is you can order 1/2 gallon jugs for $7 and take them home if you would like.

[Ug]

Scotch Ale? Never heard of that sort!

In the US do you have pubs - in the British sense? From what I can make out they're always bars.

[MrWh1t3]

Not where i live they call this place a pub but i wouldnt really consider it a "real" pub like you would see in other countries or even maybe bigger cities here in US here is a link to that place where i get my beers sould go right to the scotch ale one...im a fan of 7 and 8

http://www.upstreambrewing.com/html/real_beer.php?marker=7

[KaiN]

Free beer... LOL :D

[Avon]

Originally posted by Ug
Scotch Ale? Never heard of that sort!

In the US do you have pubs - in the British sense? From what I can make out they're always bars.

What defines a pub vs. a bar? I'm not sure if I can put the difference into words but I know I can sense it when I walk into drinking establishments. I think it has a lot to do with atmosphere, not just what's being served. In my mind pubs are a place where a mixed bunch of people can come together for a relaxing chat over a pint or two (or more) :)

Bars seem to have a more aggressive feel to them, as if everyone is there with an agenda (usually to get laid, apparently). I don't like that kind of atmosphere. Unfortunately, places like that are everywhere in downtown Chicago :)

[usopso]

Carlsberg,Efes,Lapin Kulta,Koff,Karhu

[SuperNu]

When I feel like drinking a meal, I prefer a Guiness. :D Other favorites of mine include Bass, Sam Adams, Killians and when I can get my hands on some, Fat Tire.

--SN

[Ug]

Originally posted by Avon
What defines a pub vs. a bar? I'm not sure if I can put the difference into words but I know I can sense it when I walk into drinking establishments. I think it has a lot to do with atmosphere, not just what's being served. In my mind pubs are a place where a mixed bunch of people can come together for a relaxing chat over a pint or two (or more) :)

Bars seem to have a more aggressive feel to them, as if everyone is there with an agenda (usually to get laid, apparently). I don't like that kind of atmosphere. Unfortunately, places like that are everywhere in downtown Chicago :) Well a pub in Britain is a public house and is treated as such. Its a place where people meet and relax generally - theres often food available or sport. A pub is likely to have "regulars" as well.

A bar is something more aggressive - and not likely to have regulars. ;)

[spectrumver1]

We had a lot of pubs in Chicago. And in my experience, bars have regulars as well. The difference was really that bars are less friendly than pubs. Sure, the occasional drunken fight would break out, but at least people are social in pubs. In bars, it's more than likely to be old men with nothing better to do with their check than get piss ass drunk. it's the clubs that I don't like. Dance or whatever....I hate 'em.....cept for the occasional cabaret show...i think gay shows are funny. There's some real talent there too.

Anyways....that's that...

hasta

[Nefarious]

Corona! If I spelt that wrong, I do appologize, it's been a long time since I've had a drink...

Other than that... what ever I can get my hands on... :-D

[aditrus]

I like San Mig Light and Strong Ice "Wapak"

[ukdelinquent]

Highly recomends Carlton Draught mmmmmm from melbourne!

[mike]

Guiness, but have not drank in six months.

Mike

[LackeyLad]

C O R O N A.

[crisen]

James Boag and Son Premium. Australias Premium Brewer.

[scook94]

Do like a good pint of IPA, but not so easy to come across these days. Guinness Extra Cold is a suitable alternative.
But I must admit my preference is for Stella Artois, although I'm currently on Atkins, so have to stick to Michelob Ultra! :o

[gasnyder3]

Just to name a few:

Dogfish Head 120 Minute IPA and anything else they make.
All Rogue Ales
Brown's Brwewing Co. Pale Ale

I have about 100+ others and I like them all, plus I really like the ale I make myself.


"Ale ....... Food fit for a king"

[imdeemvp]

i dont drink as i used to ....... i was an alcoholic and heavy liquor drinker ... but if i am eating fish i like to drink a corona for some reason it makes the fish taste better....but just ONE!

[micha]

I'm currently drinking a Shimay Trappist, hmmmmm Belgian beer !!

[bomar]

Sierra Nevada Pale Ale- Ice Cold..........
Think I will have one now!
Bomar
Charleston, SC.

[micha]

Sierra Nevada is great, but I've never found one in France. BTW I've been to Charleston last year, that's a nice place.

[Ug]

But I must admit my preference is for Stella Artois, although I'm currently on Atkins, so have to stick to Michelob Ultra! :o Wife beater is a horrible beer!

*takes a swig from a bottle of Budweiser*

:p

[scook94]

*takes a swig from a bottle of Budweiser*

Rather you than me, I prefer my beer to have flavour! No wonder your nick is Ug! :p

[carbo18]

Lots of Belgian beers, given my Belgian heritage. :cool:
-Chouffe
-Duvel
-Leffe
-and others

Some Canadian ones
-Maudite
-Blanche de Chambly

Irish beers are also good
-Guiness
-Harp
-Kilkenny

I like to drink a cold Beck's too, once in a while :D

[rurp]

Lapin Kulta

[Ug]

Rather you than me, I prefer my beer to have flavour! No wonder your nick is Ug! :p And Stella Artois has flavour? :eek:

[Zubir]

Newcastle, ice cold.

[everest]

Sam Adams Boston Lager, Sam Adams Summer Ale, Guinness

[Ned]

My favourite "Real Ale" would be Abbot Ale

Hhmmmm - yes :D

ESB in the winter and Hopback's Summer lightning in the summer :)

Also worthy are Harvey's sussex ales if you're in the South or Timothy Taylors Landlord and Sam Smiths bitter (brother of John Smith - I know which one has the taste buds in that family :p )

Ned

[Ned]

And Stella Artois has flavour? :eek:

It might do if you warmed it up to room temperature - just not a very nice flavour hence why they cool it so it doesn't taste of anything ;)

[everest]

on that note I drank some harp this weekend that had warmed to room tempeture on a beach, it actually wasn't that bad. :eek:

[peterskm]

I love IPAs. The more hoppy the better.

Typically, I drink Victory's HopDevil. Dogfishhead's 60 - 120 Minute IPAs are also excellent.

Another good one is Yard's ESA (Extra Special Ale).

When winter settles in, I turn to Imperial Stouts and Barleywines.

Victory's Storm King and Brooklyn's Black Chocolate Stout are 2 good imperial stouts.

Brooklyn's Monster and Sierra Nevada's Bigfoot Ale are excellent barleywines.

Now I'm thirsty....

[bdarhun]

Their Lager is the best! http://www.yuengling.com/beers.htm Smooth with incredible flavor and just the right amount of bite. Once you start drinking it most other American beers don't seem to come close. (I've never had the pleasure or benefit of traveling to Europe yet. Also there is nothing like the smell of a batch brewing in the afternoon when I drive by the brewery on my way home. (I live 10 blocks from it) Only thing that may be better is driving by the Hershey Factory when they are making the chocolate.

[FXRS]

Good ol' Pabst Blue Ribbon (PBR) for this redneck.

Mixed drinks its Jack Daniels straight up or Southern Comfort mixed with Mountain Dew.

FX

[jak8charm]

Sierra Nevada Pale Ale.

[Hietu]

Omg what a nice topic! :)

So my favorite is a Finnish beer called Karhu (in translated bear)

Its a middle dark beer with a nice strong taste :) In the second is carlsberg (I think that one has a typo...)

Czechoslovakian beers are nice too and from GB is my one long time favorite Quinness :)

[Tuche]

I'm not a fan of the fruity stuff, but I do like the pumpkin ales that appear in the fall. My favorite type of beer is India Pale Ale, very hoppy and crisp taste. My favorite "well-known" beer is probably Bass Ale, not an IPA but good for all occasions. Not too dark not too light. Of the lesser known microbrews, I love Cottonwood Endo, an IPA from Asheville, NC and Anchor Steam (San Francisco). And for ilja, my favorate German beer is Paulaner Hefe-Weizen. I also enjoy Franziskaner Dunkel but the stuff imported into the US is not nearly as good. ;)



yeah

Paulaner Hefe-Weizen
Erdinger Hefe-Weizen
Franziscaner Hefe-Weizen

Düvel
Hoegaarden


im done :)

[micha]

Paulaner Hefe-Weizen
Erdinger Hefe-Weizen
Franziscaner Hefe-Weizen

Düvel
Hoegaardenhmmmm, belgian and german beers, simply the best :)

[OberonKenObi]

The best beer is the one in your hand.

But seriously, the nicest beer I ever had the pleasure to sample is Kilkenny Draught, quite simply it tastes like mothers milk.

Ohh, only on tap. Cans taste crappy.

Cheers
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[tamilian]

Root Beer and Ginger Beer