The Beer Thread [Archive]

Allara

11-09-2009, 05:32 PM

I didn't see a beer thread that was active at least in 2009, so I thought I'd start one (possibly a new one? I can't believe you guys wouldn't have one already)...

We were at a random Fred Meyer in Beaverton this weekend (a bit off our normal path), and this one had a HUGE beer section! We were in heaven. We picked up many things to try. At the moment I'm quite happy with a Boddingtons nitro can pour, which comes out remarkably close to the real deal from England! It's even an Imperial pint, which of course doesn't fit in my glassware (I shall have to remedy that).

http://beeradvocate.com/im/beers/1798.jpg

It's definitely a session beer, nice and easy to drink, not complex at all. Ever since we got back from the UK we've been searching out authentic ales. (We still haven't found ANY pub in Portland that serves English ale on cask, but we're still looking.)

I've got a lot more beer to ramble on about. What do you guys like?

Valdis

11-09-2009, 05:36 PM

Here's a challenge find a beer I would drink. ;)

Domathoine

11-09-2009, 05:58 PM

Where is the "Request Sticky" button?

Phaera

11-09-2009, 06:07 PM

Diaf.

Domathoine

11-09-2009, 06:12 PM

Not exactly beer, but my dad's friend unloaded some extra O. P. Anderson Aquavit on us... pretty good!
http://www.argonautliquor.com/images/bn/100/13365.gif

Phaera

11-09-2009, 07:17 PM

http://gallery.hd.org/_exhibits/natural-science/_more2004/_more10/bonfire-fire-inferno-heart-red-orange-yellow-1-DHD.jpg

Octavus

11-09-2009, 11:55 PM

I'm ashamed I didn't start this. Cheers Allara. Ill post more when I'm awake but try out horse brass for some Real Ale "cask" in Portland. If they are still around.

http://www.horsebrass.com/

Zeyla

11-10-2009, 08:52 AM

It seems like I'm always in the "trying new beer" state, I generally prefer darker microbrews/imports, porters, stouts, etc. But I like some of the oddball fruit Lambic-type beers also, it just depends on my whim that particular day. Some Favs: Black Butte Porter, Moose Drool, Widmer Hefeweizen, Sierra Nevada Pale Ale, Rogue Dead Guy Ale, Rogue Chocolate Stout, Anchor Steam Porter, Boddingtons Pub Ale (good stuff eh Allara!)... Ah, too many to list

One pretty good find I had lately was Kirkland branded beer variety pack at Cosco, I was a little hesitant to buy "generic" beer but I have a few people recommend it and I have to say I was pleasantly surprised! It was like $18 for a full case. It wasn't the greatest beer(s) I've ever had, but a good day-to-day drinker (and pretty cheap to boot).

My all time favorite beer = Guinness Draught in the widget can (enjoyed at 42 degrees in a Guinness glass poured nice and slow, man I'm getting thirsty just thinking about it!)

Allara

11-10-2009, 10:05 AM

I'm ashamed I didn't start this. Cheers Allara. Ill post more when I'm awake but try out horse brass for some Real Ale "cask" in Portland. If they are still around.

http://www.horsebrass.com/

We enjoy Horse Brass, but when we were there last they didn't have any English ales on cask. They did have a few good local IPAs on cask, however.

Angelie

11-10-2009, 10:15 AM

http://www.wittyswine.com/labels/P00146.jpg For Life!

Wresh

11-10-2009, 10:23 AM

(We still haven't found ANY pub in Portland that serves English ale on cask, but we're still looking.)

Can always make a trip to Chicago!!

Clark Street Ale House
742 North Clark Street
Chicago, Illinois

Octavus

11-10-2009, 11:12 AM

http://www.wittyswine.com/labels/P00146.jpg For Life!

MMM Chimay. My two favorite belgian beers are:http://www.specialtybeer.com/images/beer_CARACOLE.jpg http://www.2beerguys.com/images/forblog/logo_fin_du_monde.jpg

Caracole (Snail) can be hard to find it is from a very small brewery in Wallonia (Southern Belgium) called Brasserie Caracole. La Fin Du Monde (The End of the World) is pretty easy to get. It is made by an AMAZING authentic belgian brewery located in Canada. I would recomend trying any and all brands created by Unibroue.

gukaistar

11-10-2009, 11:20 AM

http://www.cameronsbrewing.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2008/02/all-bottles-456-x-378.jpg

Small brewery just outside Toronto. They have a "cask night" once a month where you can go for a tour hang out and drink. One of the Brew Masters creates a single cask of any flavor they like and everyone gets to drink it. Good times.

Aerothas

11-10-2009, 03:10 PM

I blame the economy.

http://ciceronito.files.wordpress.com/2008/11/495.jpg

Thlayli

11-10-2009, 04:42 PM

I'm more of a Darker Beer person .. When I do drink Beer, this is what I like: Sam Smith's Oatmeal Stout ... That or a Guinness, or Black Butte.

Anyone ever have The Dominator?

Allara

11-13-2009, 07:22 PM

Doing another selection we picked up from that Fred Meyer: Rogue Brutal Bitter. Rogue is of course a local brewery; I've had most of their stuff and Brutal Bitter is by far the best one. Going to have to pick up a lot more of this.

http://beeradvocate.com/im/beers/361.jpg

Allara

03-03-2010, 10:22 AM

Maegwin

03-03-2010, 01:23 PM

Shock Top is a good Belgian Wheat style.

http://www.michelob.com/ExploreShockTop.aspx

Mostly I like Yuengling for a day-to-day beer.

Octavus

03-03-2010, 01:51 PM

Check this one out if you can find it: Deschutes Red Chair Northwest Pale Ale.
http://www.deschutesbrewery.com/bottle-red-chair-nwpa.gif
http://www.deschutesbrewery.com/brews/seasonal-ales/red-chair-nwpa/default.aspx

It's a seasonal, sadly, so I'll have to stock up on it.

I had it this weekend. IT IS AHMAYZING! They had the deschutes barrel looking trailer pouring beer all day. 3 dollar 22 oz beers, I had more than is reasonable or safe.