Beer appreciation thread

[KSig RC]

Left Hand Milk Stout is one of the best beers being produced in large quantities in America today - absolutely fantastic brew.

You probably got a bad batch of the Breckenridge, although it's not the best Porter out there - if you want to try some porters, Grant's Perfect Porter is my favorite, but almost all will be solid. Flying Dog's Imperial Porter is sound as hell, but has double-digit alcohol content, so it's not for everyone.

Pumpkin ales really won't have a strong 'pumpkin' taste unless it's something niche like Buffalo Bill's Pumpkin Ale, which has actual pumpkin puree in the brew. Instead, it'll carry a sort of "Halloween in a glass" taste. If you're looking for beer with a more explicit flavor, try Young's Double Chocolate Stout, Pyramid Apricot Ale, or Rogue Chipotle (warning: the last one is WEIRD).

[KSigkid]

Originally Posted by KSig RC

Left Hand Milk Stout is one of the best beers being produced in large quantities in America today - absolutely fantastic brew.

You probably got a bad batch of the Breckenridge, although it's not the best Porter out there - if you want to try some porters, Grant's Perfect Porter is my favorite, but almost all will be solid. Flying Dog's Imperial Porter is sound as hell, but has double-digit alcohol content, so it's not for everyone.

Pumpkin ales really won't have a strong 'pumpkin' taste unless it's something niche like Buffalo Bill's Pumpkin Ale, which has actual pumpkin puree in the brew. Instead, it'll carry a sort of "Halloween in a glass" taste. If you're looking for beer with a more explicit flavor, try Young's Double Chocolate Stout, Pyramid Apricot Ale, or Rogue Chipotle (warning: the last one is WEIRD).

I LOVE Rogue Chipotle - but yes, it's definitely weird. I'd also add that Rogue's Chocolate Stout as a beer with an explicit flavor.

[PeppyGPhiB]

Originally Posted by KSig RC

If you're looking for beer with a more explicit flavor, try Young's Double Chocolate Stout, Pyramid Apricot Ale, or Rogue Chipotle (warning: the last one is WEIRD).

I love Pyramid's Apricot. Never have liked Redhook, though. Both are local breweries, though Redhook is now owned by A-B.

If you want to put a different spin on Guinness, order one of my favorite drinks: Guinness and cider (called a Black Velvet, but lots of bars get it mixed up with the whiskey if you order it by that name). Some bars make it with apple, but most I go to seem to make it with pear.