It didn't have much flavor. I like my stouts heavy and thick. This wasn't either of those.

Exactly on ALL counts!

I been enjoying dressed Modelos as of late.

That is pretty much the only Sam Adams that I like. Haven't had it in a while, but I do recall liking it just fine!

We are going out for our favorite Mexican Food today with some friends and I can not wait to sit back and enjoy the $2.00 dressed Modelos. Yummy

So Red and I have gone gluten free as of this last Monday. This means no more or very little beer for me, however I did go and buy some gluten free beer today. I bought Bards, Ole Griss and Redbridge. Has anyone tasted any of these beers?

New Grist Mill. I spelled it wrong.

i want to be exotic..but just a bud light type of grrl

Yes, please...

http://ts3.mm.bing.net/th?id=H.45701...h=151&c=7&rs=1

Essa tambem...

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Modelo is one of my favorites! What is a "dressed" Modelo?



You shoud try the Black Crown. It is strong!

never get tired favorites...
 

Hacker-Pschorr Octoberfest

Guinness's Stout always from the keg

Good ole Bud light lime always in my fridge!

For the draft beer lovers out there...



Draft Beer – Bubbles in a Glass Tell All

The next time you’re served a cold draft beer, and before the first drink, study the glass and observe the bubbles.

The Bubbles in a glass of beer will reveal many interesting things. The bubbles will show attributes of the beer style being poured, the cleanliness of the glass and will provide a good indication of the condition of the beer dispensing system.

The process starts when the tap is opened and a glass is filled with beer. The sudden change in pressure from the dispensing system to the glass causes dissolved carbon dioxide to escape from the beer as the glass fills. Ideally the result is a (½ inch to 1 inch) thick head of well knitted bubbles, otherwise known as foam. Foam is essential to delivering the true flavor and boutique of the brew. Each type and style of beer has its own taste and aroma characteristics. Foam accentuates the aroma and enables the beer to taste as the Brewer intended. The gas within the bubbles also insulates, thus keeping the beer in the glass colder longer.

The head on the beer should remain until the last drink is taken. Foam (bubbles) should cling to the glass sides with each drink; this is called lacing, and is an indication that the beer glass has been cleaned properly. A creamy head on a beer suggest that the beer dispensing system is in balance, and that the carbonation brewed into the beer is being maintained to the Brewers specification.

A head of foam on the top of a beer is ideal; however bubbles forming on the sides or bottom of the beer glass and then rising to the top may indicate the glass is not “beer” clean. Bubbles that form at the sides and bottom of a glass, where residue or microscopic cracks serve as starting points, for carbon dioxide molecules to gather. When the carbon dioxide at a collection site reaches critical volume, a bubble detaches from the glass and launches itself toward the beer's head. A clean beer glass should not have bubbles anywhere but in the head on top of the beer, or lacing on the side of the beer glass.

An exception to this is laser etched glassware. Brewers are now marketing glasses where a logo or insignia is laser engraved into the bottom of the glass. This forces bubbles to form around the etching, highlighting the Brewer’s logo. Eventually the bubbles grow large enough to rise to the top of the glass helping to maintain the head of foam. This is done to enhance the beer drinking experience and to differentiate the beer brand.

Another interesting characteristic of beer bubbles was studied by a chemist, Richard Zare the Marguerite Blake Wilbur Professor in Natural Science, who published a seminal paper on the "fizzics" of beer. Zare's beer science pointed out that beer bubbles got larger and rose faster as they floated to the top of a glass. The reason that bubbles expand and accelerate as they rise is that bubbles themselves act as collection sites. Each attracts more escaping carbon dioxide -- or, as Zare puts it, "bubbles collect on bubbles."

The absence of bubbles usually indicates a dispensing system problem. The beer on tap may have lost carbonation and will taste flat. This is a result of the dispensing system not being set up properly or dispensing with the wrong gas.

Beer bubbles provide many insights into the beer style and quality, glassware cleanliness and dispensing system condition. When served the next pint, inspect, and insist on properly performing bubbles in your beer.

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Root Beer, usually diet Root Beer. I am a beer lightweight...

Stella is the girl for me.. but when I'm extra frisky, it's a Priest's Collar [(preferably pear) cider w Guinness floated on top] YUM.

There are probably some, somewhere, but it would be more of a regional thing, I would imagine, than a national thing. I don't know of any nick names for beers.

Anyone know a comparable beer (in taste) to Hoegaarden?

A wheat beer that has has orange peel in it. I would look for one with that has that in it as I think that orange peel can override the taste of other flavors. Subsequently, you may get that "Hoegaarden taste", if you look for wheat with orange peel.

I can't stand the stuff! ha!

weatherboi may come in with some recommendations.

Just came across this on a review.

Sure there may be better examples of the style, Ommegang and St Bernardus spring to mind, but hoegaarden can go toe to toe with the best wits and it will hold up well in my opinion.

I'd look further into it for you, but I am late for work!

well not sure if you know Daktari that Budweiser here in the states is referred to as the King of Beers, branded by the company that is.

As for a wheat ale with orange peel taste there is Blue Moon and I'm not particularly found of that taste either. Maybe cause I got sick mixing it with margaritas one night so I never will have it again. lol It has malted barley, white wheat, oats, orange peel, and corriander.

There is one called Orange Blossom Cream Ale from Buffalo's Brewery in CA and looks interesting. It is a light ale with hints of fresh orange. Brewed with sweet orange peel, orange blossom extract and honey.

http://images.tastespotting.com/thumbnails/21430.jpg

what do ya'll think
 

Mmmmmmm. A&W, Barqs, Mugs. Other?

With ice cream for a float or no?

:)

A&W all the way!

A&W please, in float form about a quarter of the time. I like to put one of those glass beer mugs in the freezer for a while and then use that. Incidentally, A&W Cream Soda is also good, but they don't make it in diet. boo hiss!

Anyone into home brewing?

Had a huge EWWWWWWWWWWWW moment a couple of nights ago.

Found a beer called "Strawberry Blonde" by Diamond Bear Brewing company at my local liquor store and got really excited to try it. I love Wicked Pete's Strawberry Blonde Pale Ale but you can't find it here at all so I thought Diamond Bear would be a good alternative.

Diamond Bear is a local brewery located in Little Rock and they have a pretty good following.

Well, when we popped the cap, the beer foamed for no less than 20 minutes (like, HUGE foam pouring lazily from the mouth of the bottle). It foamed so much that the bottle was half gone when it stopped.
I thought maybe it just got shook up but when I poured it into a glass to see the color of it, there were chunks of fuzzy looking orangish dust in the beer. Needless to say, I didn't like the way it looked.
Not sure if that was just hops or yeast or what but it made think something was wrong and it was fermented.

I sipped a little bit and tasted no strawberry notes at all, just a high acrid hops flavor. Needless to say, will not be buying that one again!!!

This one's for you...you know who you are!!!
 

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This is a great tasting red ale out of Napa Valley. Publix grocery just put it on the shelves soooooo when I was at the store this am, after working a long morning, dealing with demanding clients, i got permission to buy myself some craft deliciousness. Lucky me!!!

I'm having a Widmer Brothers seasonal ale tonight (brrr!):
WB makes it for the holidays and it has a slightly warm, spicy taste.

https://untappd.s3.amazonaws.com/pho...5b_320x320.jpg

sidenote: Widmer Brothers makes two other special brews: Alchemy & Drop Top
(I like both of them, as well). Widmer Brothers is a local brewery (1984).
They're the 9th largest brewery in the US.

It's Winter!
 

So, one of my favorite stouts is here again.

http://brooklynbrewery.com/brooklyn-...hocolate-stout

Brooklyn Black Chocolate Stout

It is an Imperial stout, which are my favorite. 10% alcohol, so you have to be careful! I decided to buy a whole case as my store only got 5 cases and the manager explained that is is possible they won't get anymore until next year. She said this is something they do not have control over. Last year I had a hard time finding it, so I thought I should plan ahead!

I set the case aside and won't have more than just a few a week.

If you like an Imperial stout with chocolate notes, this is your beer! AND, it is only 320 calories! :blink:

Side note, it should be served in a snifter glass.

Growlers
 

I'm a little late to the table, but I've recently discovered the joys of beer growlers. I can sample the beer before I choose, and get ~3 pints out of one growler-- all of which makes me much more game to try beers that I usually wouldn't buy in a 6-pack. Plus, it's draft, and tastes so much fresher than bottled beer!

A recent purchase was creme brûlée stout. I liked the sip or two I sampled in the store, but when I poured a pint of it at home, I was over it in three sips. It's like drinking an alcoholic milkshake…gah!

My current favorite is Southern Tier 2x IPA. Damn good!

Bud (light)