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Beer discussion thread
So I decided this board needs a beer thread, not only for discussion of how much we love beer, but to suggest good beers in different categories and for different tastes. For example: I prefer dark beers, stouts, porters, amber-ruby ales, and so forth.

I like a malty sweetness backed by between a flick and a punch of bitterness.

Some of my favorites: fade to black by left hand brewery, kilty pleasure by philadelphia brewing co, holiday porter by sam adams.

I could use some good suggestions to try, I live in the states so something available here would help.
I'm from the Netherlands and my favorite beer is probably Hertogh Jan.
It's just a perfect blend of flavour, not too bitter, not too sweet or thick, just right.

When it's very sunny out I like Desperados or Korenwolf Wit Bier.
Desperados has a hint of tequila and is really refreshing, you can (have!) to put a slice of lemon in there for extra refreshening :]
Korenwolf Wit Bier is just a deliciously light and sunny white beer that I enjoy very much.
It's a bit sweeter and lighter but it's the perfect beer for me in the sun.
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My favorite for the summer days is blue moon, unfiltered witbier, nice orange/citrus flavor, and I usually put a lime in too.

Update: tried the flying mouflan from troeggs brewery, it's right up my alley. Sweet and bitter and hoppy. Damn it's good. And a little over 9% alcohol by volume. I think I'll even pick up a growler of it when next I'm around Harrisburg, pa, if I can get up there before the season for it ends.
Last edited by rcarey; Apr 8, 2013 at 03:04 AM.
Originally Posted by rcarey View Post
So I decided this board needs a beer thread, not only for discussion of how much we love beer, but to suggest good beers in different categories and for different tastes. For example: I prefer dark beers, stouts, porters, amber-ruby ales, and so forth.

I like a malty sweetness backed by between a flick and a punch of bitterness.

Some of my favorites: fade to black by left hand brewery, kilty pleasure by philadelphia brewing co, holiday porter by sam adams.

I could use some good suggestions to try, I live in the states so something available here would help.

I like your taste in beer my man, im quite partial to dark and bitter types of ale myself although i like lighter ones to mix in because refreshing taste. Black Douglas is a nice dark bitter ale (read as light does not penetrate) if its followed by a lighter one such as old speckled hen or fursty ferret it makes for a tasty evening.

im not sure how readily available they are in America, but they are pretty common here in the UK. Makes me sad that i cant find Black Douglas very often.
Last edited by FinalWish; May 8, 2013 at 06:24 PM.
I've seen old speckled hen, I'll pick some up to contrast with my dark favorites. seems like a winning strategy. i'll look for black douglas too, never seen it but I haven't been looking

I just tried bellhaven scottish ale and their stout, I must say that the head on those beers is flawless. It's like being massaged by a cloud on the upper lip, to say nothing of how easy drinking they both are. I also really liked the milk stouts by left hand brewery, both nitro and not are excellent. The nitro is a little easier drinking and keeps the head longer. I also had the pleasure of indulging in a gulden draak. Too expensive for a daily beer, but it sure was nice. Deep dark and mysterious, great if you want to try something a little different.
Duvel.
I hope they serve this where you're from.
I'm not going to spoil anything, just try it.

Unfortunately, I haven't found a spot where I can try the drinks you talked about.
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@Rcarey If you like blue moon and are in an area to get it check out Oberon by Bell's Brewery. Brewed in my home state it is good stuff for a summer day. This one might be harder to get if you don't live in MI I don't know where they supply to but Widow Maker Black Ale by Keweenaw Brewing Company is another on my top list.
If your in Australia you cant go past James Boags!
IF your into Guinness has a real creamy, smooth taste and is 80% nitrogen 20% carbonated making it very unique if you do get it make sure you leave it to sit for a minute after opening to make sure the nitrogen is properly dispersed
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I do love nitrogenated beer, something about the extra creamyness makes them quaffable and rich in mouth-feel. Also, an update: last time I was out I tried Old Rasputin and Duvel. the rasputin was much more along my lines, the duvel was golden delicious and creamy the only problem was the excessive breadyness. Rasputin was deep, a bit bitter, and had character. Bit harder to drink than expected, it almost overpowered my wild boar, but against a really rich meaty dish like liver, it would fare better.
Someone tried Sleepy Bulldog yet?

Really sweet-ish beer, one of the best I've been drinking!
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