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Originally posted by Lil' Hannah
Lately I've been defaulting to the Sam Adams Summer Ale if I don't find anything at the store that piques my interest.
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Good choice - the Summer is their best seasonal, in my opinion. I dig it, even with the flaky "grains of paradise" ploy.
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Originally posted by 33girl
Xingu from Brazil. Even if you hate dark beer, trust me.
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Wow, interesting choice - i'll fill in for ya a little bit:
Xingu is a 'black lager' from Brazil . . . this means it carries lager body/weight/gravity, but a very black (think motor oil) color. It's an interesting combination - it will actually come off a little sweet on the palette, and the finish is very smooth.
Around here, it is moderately cost-prohibative - think "$10.99 for a six pack"-expensive (for reference, Sam Adams would run approximately $6.99). This means that you should VIGILANTLY check dates on this 6er - the more expensive the package, the more likely it hasn't turned over and may be out of date. I'll try to post a little on how to avoid this later, but needless to say it's a bad thing, and should be taken into consideration with 'cost-prohibative' beers (even if you play in a top tax bracket, like the Rudestar).
Because of that, I'd suggest some European black ales/lagers instead - actually, I find that Kostritzer and the ilk are better brews anyway, although your mileage may vary - 33girl, I guess I'd say "if you dig the Xingu, rock the Kostritzer some night"
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Originally posted by 33girl
And Hoegaarden which is a Belgian style beer.
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God I hate Belgian whites - that corriander taste makes me vomit immediately. However, if you can get it your way, you might enjoy Boulevard's Zon (seasonal belgian white) if you're into the Hoegaarden/Blue Moon thing.