Your Favorite Beer
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The 90-Minute IPA is pretty freakin' good. the 60-Minute has become my go-to beer. The 120-Minute is kind of a ponderous thing. That is, I'm not sure I like it... but it does make me think. Like LSD in the late 90's.
Old go-to beer (that is unavailable in Western PA): Fat Tire
New favorite summer beer: Flying Dog In Heat Wheat (the Brooklyn Weiss that JL mentions is tasty)
Old favorite summer beer: Paulaner Hefe
New favorite cheap-as-hell local brew: Iron City
Old favorite cheap-as-hell local brew: Lone Star (the national beer of Texas)
Favorite Mexican (what wine do you serve with Mexican food?.. Beer): Bohemia
Beer that I really wish I could give to my new friends but can't cause it's not avaliable outside of Houston: St. Arnold's Cask Conditioned Ale
Beers that I am embarassed to like, but will order anyways (as desert): Pyramid Apricot Ale, Magic Hat #9, Rogue HazelNut Brown Nectar, Rogue Chocolate Stout
Beer that I drink far too much of because people keep giving it to me for free: Yeungling
You know, I've tried a shitload of European stuff (Belgian Trappist, Czhec, and boutiquey (how do you spell that?) German beers) and have come to the conclusion that I just don't want to be bothered about thinking when I'm drinking beer.
All I want out of a beer is something interesting and yet simple.
I'll drink the complex stuff from time to time, but increasingly I just go back to the same couple of beers.
Old go-to beer (that is unavailable in Western PA): Fat Tire
New favorite summer beer: Flying Dog In Heat Wheat (the Brooklyn Weiss that JL mentions is tasty)
Old favorite summer beer: Paulaner Hefe
New favorite cheap-as-hell local brew: Iron City
Old favorite cheap-as-hell local brew: Lone Star (the national beer of Texas)
Favorite Mexican (what wine do you serve with Mexican food?.. Beer): Bohemia
Beer that I really wish I could give to my new friends but can't cause it's not avaliable outside of Houston: St. Arnold's Cask Conditioned Ale
Beers that I am embarassed to like, but will order anyways (as desert): Pyramid Apricot Ale, Magic Hat #9, Rogue HazelNut Brown Nectar, Rogue Chocolate Stout
Beer that I drink far too much of because people keep giving it to me for free: Yeungling
You know, I've tried a shitload of European stuff (Belgian Trappist, Czhec, and boutiquey (how do you spell that?) German beers) and have come to the conclusion that I just don't want to be bothered about thinking when I'm drinking beer.
All I want out of a beer is something interesting and yet simple.
I'll drink the complex stuff from time to time, but increasingly I just go back to the same couple of beers.
Right, right. I was quoting a sommelier. I asked him what wine varietal was best served with Mexican food and he replied, "beer." Since I (used to) eat som much Mexican food, it's important to have a favorite Mexican beer.
It's been around for awhile. It's in that crazy price range for beers.
I'm not sure you can boil a beer for 6 months...
It's been around for awhile. It's in that crazy price range for beers.
I'm not sure you can boil a beer for 6 months...
Seasonal Beers from AB are Back
Taken from the BeerAdvocate Site;
Anheuser-Busch will kick off the second year of its popular seasonal beer series by bringing back Jack’s Pumpkin Spice Ale – a subtle, well *balanced copper ale with rich, full flavors and aromas of pumpkin, nutmeg, ginger, cinnamon and clove. Previously only available on draught, this seasonal offering will now also be sold in bottles.
“Beer’s versatility allows us to experiment with a variety of ingredients, making fall the perfect time to brew with pumpkins,” said Florian Kuplent, brewmaster, Anheuser-Busch, Inc. “When hand-crafting an ale like Jack’s, striking just the right balance between the distinct tastes of pumpkin and seasonal spices is key to bringing adults an enjoyable beer. Given what a passionate following Jack’s had last year among beer lovers, we’re excited about brewing it for them again.”
Jack’s Pumpkin Spice Ale is brewed with two-row, caramel and carapils barley malts and a blend of imported Hallertau and domestic Saaz hops. It is also brewed with seasonal spices and Golden Delicious pumpkins from the Stahlbush Farm in Oregon. This fall-flavored ale pairs exceptionally well with turkey dinners, teriyaki chicken, mild Italian sausages and pumpkin bisque. Jack’s Pumpkin Spice Ale can be best enjoyed in a tall, fluted glass, which allows the beer’s full aroma to funnel straight to the nose.
“We already knew Jack’s was a hit with beer enthusiasts when it was out on-draught, so making it available in bottles this year was an easy decision,” said Bruce Eames, innovation manager, Anheuser-Busch, Inc. “Now, Jack’s can be enjoyed on tap with friends at the neighborhood bar or at home in bottles during get-togethers like Halloween parties and Thanksgiving dinners.”
Available today through early December, Jack’s Pumpkin Spice Ale is brewed at the Anheuser-Busch Fort Collins, Colo., brewery and has 5.5 percent alcohol by volume (ABV). Jack’s Pumpkin Spice Ale can be found on draught at bars, taverns, clubs and restaurants, and for the first time in 12-ounce bottles in six- or 18-packs at grocery and convenience stores.
Last year’s quartet of seasonal offerings, Jack’s Pumpkin Spice Ale, Winter’s Bourbon Cask Ale, Spring Heat Spiced Wheat and Beach Bum Blonde Ale impressed adult consumers and beer critics alike. Spring Heat Spiced Wheat was awarded a gold medal in the wheat beer category at the 2006 North American Beer Awards while Beach Bum Blonde Ale took home a bronze in the blonde ale category.
Taken from the BeerAdvocate Site;
Anheuser-Busch will kick off the second year of its popular seasonal beer series by bringing back Jack’s Pumpkin Spice Ale – a subtle, well *balanced copper ale with rich, full flavors and aromas of pumpkin, nutmeg, ginger, cinnamon and clove. Previously only available on draught, this seasonal offering will now also be sold in bottles.
“Beer’s versatility allows us to experiment with a variety of ingredients, making fall the perfect time to brew with pumpkins,” said Florian Kuplent, brewmaster, Anheuser-Busch, Inc. “When hand-crafting an ale like Jack’s, striking just the right balance between the distinct tastes of pumpkin and seasonal spices is key to bringing adults an enjoyable beer. Given what a passionate following Jack’s had last year among beer lovers, we’re excited about brewing it for them again.”
Jack’s Pumpkin Spice Ale is brewed with two-row, caramel and carapils barley malts and a blend of imported Hallertau and domestic Saaz hops. It is also brewed with seasonal spices and Golden Delicious pumpkins from the Stahlbush Farm in Oregon. This fall-flavored ale pairs exceptionally well with turkey dinners, teriyaki chicken, mild Italian sausages and pumpkin bisque. Jack’s Pumpkin Spice Ale can be best enjoyed in a tall, fluted glass, which allows the beer’s full aroma to funnel straight to the nose.
“We already knew Jack’s was a hit with beer enthusiasts when it was out on-draught, so making it available in bottles this year was an easy decision,” said Bruce Eames, innovation manager, Anheuser-Busch, Inc. “Now, Jack’s can be enjoyed on tap with friends at the neighborhood bar or at home in bottles during get-togethers like Halloween parties and Thanksgiving dinners.”
Available today through early December, Jack’s Pumpkin Spice Ale is brewed at the Anheuser-Busch Fort Collins, Colo., brewery and has 5.5 percent alcohol by volume (ABV). Jack’s Pumpkin Spice Ale can be found on draught at bars, taverns, clubs and restaurants, and for the first time in 12-ounce bottles in six- or 18-packs at grocery and convenience stores.
Last year’s quartet of seasonal offerings, Jack’s Pumpkin Spice Ale, Winter’s Bourbon Cask Ale, Spring Heat Spiced Wheat and Beach Bum Blonde Ale impressed adult consumers and beer critics alike. Spring Heat Spiced Wheat was awarded a gold medal in the wheat beer category at the 2006 North American Beer Awards while Beach Bum Blonde Ale took home a bronze in the blonde ale category.