>>>>Beer Recomendation Thread

[NightWatcher]

What are some of your favorite beers that we may or may not have heard of or at least might not have tried?

Dogfish Head is the undisputed King of Craft Ales, but have any of you HopHeads heard of or tried any of the offerings from the Terrapin Brewery in Athens GA?

Let me start by offering this one up for ya



78 IBU's and uses Warrior, Chinook, Centennial, Simcoe, Amarillo, and Cascade hops.

Yum, heading back to the fridge to crack open #2

[ohiosmith]

1. Windhoek Lager. Discovered it in Namibia

Windhoek Lager is brewed in accordance with the Reinheitsgebot of Germany, that is to adhere to the Purity law which prohibits the use of any ingredients other than Barley Malt, Hops, Yeast and water. This exceptional brewing standard is adhered to, to produce the premium quality pure beer recognised as such in International Markets. Presently South Africa’s best selling beer.

Windhoek Lager 340ml x 24 - 4% alc/vol

[NightWatcher]

2. *explains the Reinheitsgebot Purity Law*

haha, what do I look like a noob (kidding)

I loved the Reischdorf Kolsch when I was in Koln a few years ago.

[Kali]

5. ha, I haven't tried it but I have some coasters and a small bar mirror

friend of mine has been to Namibia a couple of times - now, I HAVE tried Amarula (many many bottles) - did you have a chance?

[ohiosmith]

23. I like Amarula in coffee.

:hi:

[geardaddy]

24. Amarula...yum

A friend of mine in Wales got some of that and mixed it with Amaretto. We named the drink Marzipan Heffleump.

[ohiosmith]

28. Cool!

[HopeHoops]

3. Nude Beer

I had a bottle about 10 years ago. They had put a black "censorship" bar over the titties on the label, but apparently it used to have the full rack available. It wasn't all that great, but the label was nice.

[BarbaRosa]

44. I still have an empty bottle in my weird stuff saved.

Yup, so so beer, great label.

[applegrove]

4. Sleeman's Cream Ale

[kwassa]

6. Raging Bitch Belgian-Style IPA

Like it better than Dogfish Head. Both are local.

[Rhythm]

34. Raging Bitch is a favorite here where i work...

(a pub in a college town in north-central WV)

[T_i_B]

40. It's also quite popular in the UK!

Although I'm more of a Gonzo Porter man myself.

[21st Century FDR]

7. Obsidian Stout.

Even better than Guinness, in my opinion. :beer:

Can't really go wrong with anything from the Deschutes Brewery, but this one is definitely my favorite.

http://www.deschutesbrewery.com/brews/list

[freshwest]

19. Looks interesting. Tastes like Guinness? Agreed, everything from Oregon is good.

[wysimdnwyg]

8. Not really a micro brew, but it's usually fairly difficult to find east of the Mississippi River

[T_i_B]

41. I'm fairly east of the Mississippi...

...and I can think of a few places round where I live that sell Anchor Steam Beer.

[wysimdnwyg]

45. It's kind of odd

Certain places have it in abundance, but in others you have to go to specialty shops to find it. I know of two places in Nashville to get it (both of the specialty variety), but I've been other places where it's impossible to find.

[Hotler]

9. If you like it hoppy try Dale's Pale Ale....

Brewed here in Colorado. It comes in cans.

[NightWatcher]

43. I love Dale's and Gubna

my local place is about to start canning their own ales.

I love portable the cans are. Pack it in, pack it out

[dr.strangelove]

10. Black Butte Porter

Deschutes Brewery - one of Oregon's finest, and that is saying something!

[Rambis]

20. Rubinator 3/4 Terminator stout 1/4 Ruby Ale Mcmenamins brew

[bif]

11. Bell's Two Hearted Ale

From Western Michigan. All their beers are excellent!

[Islandlife]

17. Looks delicious. Good pic

Nice color. Looks full bodied. I want one.

[Islandlife]

18. Sierra Nevada Torpedo

Little heavier than the pale ale. Has a sweeter after taste that emphasizes the hops. My go to beer.

[NightWatcher]

31. a very excellent go to beer. It was in my regular rotation earlier this year

I'd buy a six of Dogfish 60 min, Hopsecutioner, Torpedo, and a new one ever week just to test it out.

[T_i_B]

42. Torpedo is excellent!

[geardaddy]

25. Totally agree.

Love 2-hearted.

[Rambis]

33. Bells Amber Brown Oberon and Stout are excellent

Can you give me a taste impression with this two hearted ale?:toast:

[Brother Buzz]

12. Sierra Nevada Pale Ale

My benchmark for barley sandwiches

[LynneSin]

13. If you haven't had Dogfish Head Brewery then you've been drinking pisswater

:hide:

[Throd]

14. Duchesse d'Bourgogne

[Iggo]

15. Can o' Bud.

Then again, when it came to getting fucked up, I was always a destination guy more than a sights-along-the-way guy. Can o' Bud was my preferred alcohol delivery device. Shot o' Jack also worked.

[Avalux]

16. Yeungling

I can't get it here though. x(

[kick-ass-bob]

21. Hargett Street Ale from the brewery down the street.

http://www.carolinabrew.com/

It's like their Carolina Pale Ale (which I like) except less hoppy and smoother. The keg was gone quickly!

[tk2kewl]

22. #9

[GoCubsGo]

29. I second that!

Wish I had a bottle of it now...

[tk2kewl]

30. A pizza parlor in NY Penn Station has it on tap...

I have one on the Long Island Rail Road ride home every night :beer:

[NightWatcher]

32. I just put a 6 of their IPA On Tour in the fridge

[Paladin]

26. Can Of Tecate With A Lime Slice. (n/t)

[geardaddy]

27. Surly Brewing

I like a lot of their beers, but mostly Furious and Darkness

Furious
A tempest on the tongue, or a moment of pure hop bliss? Brewed with a dazzling blend of American hops and Scottish malt, this crimson-hued ale delivers waves of citrus, pine and caramel-toffee. For those who favor flavor, Furious has the hop-fire your taste buds have been screeching for.

STYLE: American India Pale Ale
MALT: Pale Ale, Golden Promise, Aromatic, Medium Crystal, Roasted Barley
HOPS: Warrior, Ahtanum, Simcoe, Amarillo
YEAST: English Ale

OG: 15º Plato
ABV: 6.5% v/v
COLOR: 27 ºSRM
IBU: 99
AVAILABILITY: Cans and Kegs Year Round

Darkness
This massive Russian Imperial Stout brings waves of flavors; chocolate, cherries, raisins, coffee, and toffee. We add a touch of hops to make this delicious brew even tastier.

STYLE: Russian Imperial Stout/American Double Stout
MALT: Pale Ale, Golden Promise , Crystal, Dark Crystal, Oats, Black, Chocolate, Roast
SUGAR: Belgian Dark Candi Sugar
HOPS: Columbus, Amarillo, Simcoe
YEAST: English Ale

OG: 29° Plato
ABV: 9.8 % v/v
COLOR: 55 ºSRM
IBU: 85
AVAILABILITY: October

[Grantuspeace]

35. Mickey's Fine Malt Liquor

Ok, does malt liquor count? Mickey's Fine Malt Liquor is made by Miller/Coors in the original wide mouth green bottles. Beware, it packs a punch.

[Initech]

36. My home brew

[Grantuspeace]

37. New Glarus Spotted Cow.

It think it has been described as an un-filtered milk house ale. I like it on tap better than in bottles.

[21st Century FDR]

38. Another one for the IPA fans

Bridgeport's Hop Czar IPA.

Good stuff. I'm drinking it right now. :beer:

[T_i_B]

39. Love Dogfishhead

90 Miniute IPA is one of the very best strong IPA's and Palo Santo Marron is my all time favourite bottled beer.

I've also been very fortunate and been able to sample My Antonia on cask.

As to other good stuff?

Brewdog 5am Saint (hate Brewdog's marketing but love some of their beers)
Marble Ginger
Thornbridge Kipling
De Molen Hemel & Aarde

[Beer Snob-50]

46. Stone brewery out of California is the bomb for hopheads

If you get the chance try their Arrogant Bastard. Very very good stuff.

[dembotoz]

47. point special

stevens point wi

where i went to school

[Auggie]

48. Kronenbourg

Made in France and hasn't been available in the USA for several years, I believe (except on tap in select restaurants). Still have hope it will be distributed again.