Beer appreciation thread

[minDyG]

How have I never noticed this thread before??

Forgive me if I'm repeating beers that have already been mentioned; here are some of my favorites:
Delirium Tremens
Terrapin Rye Pale Ale
Terrapin Golden Draft
Any lambic; particularly banana
Woodchuck pear cider or granny smith cider
Sweetwater 420
Sweetwater Blue
I'm pretty open-minded and will drink whatever I'm in the mood for unless I'm on a tight budget; then it's all about the $5 pitchers for me! I am an equal opportunity lush with love for beer, wine, and liquor, but I really enjoy learning about the different types of beers and tasting new ones!

[minDyG]

Tucher Helles Hefeweisen. Rogue Dead Guy Ale. Sam Adams Oktoberfest.

I really want to try Rogue Chipotle Ale. I've had wines before with a hint of jalapeno flavor (a sauvignon blanc) and I loved it. I just wonder if the chipotle flavor is overwhelming or subtle in the ale. Anyone ever tried it?

[MysticCat]

Originally Posted by AOII_LB93

Anyone tried the Sam Adams Imperial stuff ? I had one a few weeks ago (I think it was a wheat beer), and it was good, but I'm still not sure about close to $10 for a 4 pack.

I think I must the opposite of a beer snob. I'm about the only person I know who doesn't like Sam Adams beers. Wheat beers, summer ales, designer beers (especially with fruit or other things in them) -- they all just taste blech to me.

Give me a Newcastle, a Bass or a Moosehead and I'm happy.

[KSigkid]

Originally Posted by minDyG

Tucher Helles Hefeweisen. Rogue Dead Guy Ale. Sam Adams Oktoberfest.

I really want to try Rogue Chipotle Ale. I've had wines before with a hint of jalapeno flavor (a sauvignon blanc) and I loved it. I just wonder if the chipotle flavor is overwhelming or subtle in the ale. Anyone ever tried it?

I didn't find the Chipotle Ale overwhelming...I thought the flavor was subtle, but a bit jarring when I first tried it. It's a little tangy, but you don't get that tangy taste at first.

ETA: After reading this thread, I took a study break and picked up some Sam Smith Oatmeal, Fin du Monde, and Sam Adams Imperial Stout. I figured I'd need some good beer this week and next with all the school and work stuff I have to handle.

[DLanoliN]

I tried the Chipolte Ale, I liked it, but I couldn't handle the aftertaste.

Spaten Optimator is my recent favorite

[KSigkid]

Originally Posted by DLanoliN

I tried the Chipolte Ale, I liked it, but I couldn't handle the aftertaste.

Spaten Optimator is my recent favorite

Spaten is definitely a solid beer - not one of my absolute favorites, but I've been known to pick up a 6 pack every so often.

[aephi alum]

I recently discovered a new one: St. Bernardus Abt 12 Quad. There's a local restaurant that offers this beer on tap, served in a cognac glass. ZOMG.

[SydneyK]

I recently tried Red Hook's Winter Hook Winter Ale. Of all the winter warmers I've had, this is probably my favorite. (Of course, I'm not entirely unbiased since I'm generally a fan of both Red Hook and ales.)

Winter Hook is flavorful without tasting like it's been flavored (if that makes sense). It doesn't have a fruity or spicy taste which many winter brews tend to have, and that goes a long way with me. It isn't too heavily carbonated, so it is quite drinkable without feeling watery. Slightly bitter with a dry finish.

Not the typical winter brew, but definitely one I'll buy again.

[KSigkid]

Originally Posted by SydneyK

I recently tried Red Hook's Winter Hook Winter Ale. Of all the winter warmers I've had, this is probably my favorite. (Of course, I'm not entirely unbiased since I'm generally a fan of both Red Hook and ales.)

Winter Hook is flavorful without tasting like it's been flavored (if that makes sense). It doesn't have a fruity or spicy taste which many winter brews tend to have, and that goes a long way with me. It isn't too heavily carbonated, so it is quite drinkable without feeling watery. Slightly bitter with a dry finish.

Not the typical winter brew, but definitely one I'll buy again.

I had this for the first time this winter and enjoyed it. As you said, a solid beer that doesn't try too hard with its flavors.

I've become a huge fan of the Sierra Nevada Celebration Ale, so that and Sam Adams Old Fezziwig Ale are really my favorite holiday beers.

[Dionysus]

Tried five new beers this weekend...

O'Fallon's Wheach
New Belgium's Mothership Wit
Big Sky's Moose Drool Brown Ale
Hoegaarden Original White Ale
Charleville Tornado Alley Amber Ale

I was a big fan of the Mothershp Wit and Moose Drool. I liked Mothership Wit because of the piney taste, it tasted like I bit off a branch of a Christmas tree. Moose Drool tasted like a nice stout, but without the super bitterness.

[PeppyGPhiB]

Originally Posted by Dionysus

Tried five new beers this weekend...

O'Fallon's Wheach
New Belgium's Mothership Wit
Big Sky's Moose Drool Brown Ale
Hoegaarden Original White Ale
Charleville Tornado Alley Amber Ale

I was a big fan of the Mothershp Wit and Moose Drool. I liked Mothership Wit because of the piney taste, it tasted like I bit off a branch of a Christmas tree. Moose Drool tasted like a nice stout, but without the super bitterness.

Moose Drool has a serious following here in Seattle (we had it at our wedding), and I like Mothership Wit. I love Hoegaarden!

[Lil' Hannah]

Bumping my favorite thread. I haven't been appreciating much other than Miller Lite after softball games these days, but I'm going to Boston at the end of the month and we're going to tour the Sam Adams brewery and I'm really looking forward to it. What's good with beer these days?

[AlphaFrog]

I was in Charleston last April for the Piccolo Spoletto festival and went to the South End Brewery. I had their Oatmeal Stout and East Bay Brown. I love dark beer. I liked the Stout better - it was richer with a coffee/dark chocolate flavor. The East Bay was weak in comparison...it probably would have been better if I started with that one.

I have Bridgeport Black Strap in my fridge right now. It's decent, but not my favorite.

[RaggedyAnn]

Alright, it's sinful to ask this, I know, but does anyone know of any good tasting non-alcoholic beers?

[Lafayette79]

My cousin, who could not drink for health reasons, swears by Kaliber from Guinness. He requires any family member who invites him to their house, to stock it. I tasted it once and it's good.