Maggie’s The Official Beer Snob Thread

[Odysseus1911]

As the "what are you drinking now" thread is mainly geared toward spirits, I felt we needed a thread dedicated to discussion of really high quality brews. Cheers!

This just came in today at my local store.

It's this year's version of Stone's winter seasonal spiced imperial stout. Smells of baking cocoa and cinnamon -very Christmassy, and all the flavors are well-balanced. 8.5% abv. Really enjoying this one!

 

[LuvDog]

Some treehouse. Evil Julius.

 

[candyx]

There is only one beer in this world unless you like drinking the various horse piss on the market.

 

[Odysseus1911]

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There is only one beer in this world unless you like drinking the various horse piss on the market.

All I'm hearing is

 

[Thumper580]

If you can see through it, I don't drink it. Stouts and Porters only. Anything else is cat piss, like Budweiser and/or any lite beer. It's impossible to use lite and beer together and be serious.

 

[gray1974]

 

[6.5SH]

Some treehouse. Evil Julius.

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I don't drink beer, but that glass is awesome.

 

[Waorani]

More of a blended beer guy - 2 pts Yuengling & 1 pt Busch Light (or Bud Light on holidays/special occasions)!!

 

[mkollman74]

I live where 70+% of the hops in North America are grown. I've worked for, arguably, the most influential and successful hop grower/processer/distributor in the world. My advice is drink what you like - no snobbery needed...

 

[akmike47]

It's called "beer", and it's tasty as hell.

The way people talk about beer I wish I liked it. I've tasted a bunch and it all taste the same to me just varying degrees of strong or watered down.

 

[Mr.Kirk]

 

[powdahound76]

My good friend @Stevo86 is a big beer snob.

Really wont drink anything but “his kind”.

I drink most of them (dont like fruity or sweet), though the slight citrus of some hop varieties is cool if not sweet.

My go to for a long time and favorite.

 

[remmynikon.308]

The sweet nectar of Cornfield County Ohio

 

[Maggot]

Quit drinking 'Beer' years ago because it all tasted like shit. Forward 30 years and a buddy turneid me onto to craft IPA's. My favorite is below.

For something more off beat try this Norwegian Bok, hard to find in the states but worth the effort if you can.

 

[Thorny]

 

[camotoe]

 

[powdahound76]

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A beer named after my sex life!!!!

 

[Odysseus1911]

For something more off beat try this Norwegian Bok, hard to find in the states but worth the effort if you can.

I've never seen that one. Going to have to try to find that one.

 

[SONIC SAAMI]

 

[Laseredge]

Usually drinking Stouts (love the Stone Xoco), but its warm today, so...

 

[Mooseknuckles]

The sweet nectar of Cornfield County Ohio
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I’m with ya, but gotta get the bottles lol.

 

[Halfnutz]

 

[EddieNFL]

Few can appreciate a truly fine beer.

 

[lightman]

I'm a Hop Head! The Hoppier the better! I do like a good smooth barrel aged Stout this time of year. I eat lunch at one of the breweries in Little Rock at least once a week. Before Covid the Wife and I would take several beercations a year. Sometimes just a long weekend at some semi-local place and sometimes a week at places further away. We've been to GABF in Denver several times. We're planning a New England trip for next year. And yes, I have a dedicated beer fridge in the garage!

 

[remmynikon.308]

I’m with ya, but gotta get the bottles lol.
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I prefer bottles myself, but the bars don't let us have glass around here.

 

[MrSmith]

I have been drinking different types of beer since 1976, choosing taste, aftertaste, body, aroma and all other distinctions. I have done these evaluations all over the Western United States. I have settled on only 3 beers worth my attention. Warm, Cold and Free.

Thank you,
MrSmith

 

[cgbills]

IPA's and Tripples are my top two styles. Here are my two favorites available here locally, Walking Tree IPA (7.1 ADV) and Coppertail Unholy Tripple (9.2 ABV). I do like a good farmhouse ale too.

 

[Waorani]

Few can appreciate a truly fine beer.

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I worked for Billy Carter in '77. He may have put his name on it but he was not a beer drinker.

 

[RETE8]

 

[BytorJr]

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Wow, I used to be able to get that in Florida when I lived there. Haven't had one in 15 years. More of a summer beer for me anyway. Looks like they've updated the label.

 

[BytorJr]

I prefer bottles myself, but the bars don't let us have glass around here.

I had this discussion with the lady that manages the bar at my "hang out." She knows I prefer bottled over cans, but then showed me some study that shows how any light getting into beer almost immediately starts it going bad. Which is why clear and green bottles go skunky quickly and brown does not - less UV. That said, I still think brown bottle tastes better than canned. Granted, most of my high end beer is Belgian so it's usually a brown bottle and in the case of Delirium, it's got a plastic wrap around it too.

 

[ZiaHunter]

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Leffe Blonde on tap is awesome.

 

[Shooter McGavin]

I can't get this here in TX, but had some in Savannah, GA and it was really good.

 

[37L1]

I can't get this here in TX, but had some in Savannah, GA and it was really good.View attachment 7752358

If you liked that you will love this, much better:

 

[Shooter McGavin]

If you liked that you will love this, much better:

I have had that, I like it a lot.

 

[Beefmanne]

 

[LuvDog]

 

[db2000]

Finished in Blanton barrels.

 

[Betedtf]

 

[powdahound76]

Someone has sand in their vag.

Prolly puts ice in whisky and cream in his coffee.

And maybe even doesnt eat BACON!!!

 

[roostercogburn98]

Someone has sand in their vag.

Prolly puts ice in whisky and cream in his coffee.

And maybe even doesnt eat BACON!!!

Who the fuck doesn’t eat bacon?

 

[powdahound76]

Same “men” who dump IPA out.

Or ice their whisky.

In between soy lattes and veggie quiche most likely

 

[Cowpokey]

Someone has sand in their vag.

Prolly puts ice in whisky and cream in his coffee.

And maybe even doesnt eat BACON!!!

That should be a perma-ban offense!

Back on topic, Hefeweizen is my favorite. Not many of them to chose from around here. Used to get some Tommy Knockers Jack Whacker (wheat beer) before I went back to Korea (2009), can't find it anymore, they must have quit brewing it...prolly too many hurt feels over the name.

 

[Im2bent]

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I will second this. As i sorta did just that. I bought a case of IPA because its all the rage. Took 1 sip out of the first bottle and gagged. Took a second sip to verify. Emptied down drain and took the remaining 23 bottles to a buddy that was having a party. Next day he asked did you bring that ipa? Yeah why?
It sucked.......
So yeah you can't give that shit away.

 

[vinniedelpino]

Everybody knows the best beers are made with rice by European corporations. Fuck that locally produced, small batch garbage.

Try the pride edition. It's fantastic and the aluminum bottles are collectible!

 

[gray1974]

I really like Dogfish Head 90 minute but can't find it in Southaven Mississippi.

 

[Im2bent]

 

[Redheeler]

Few can appreciate a truly fine beer.

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Now all we need is for some one to admit to drinking Schlitz

 

[Betedtf]

One of the best.....

 

[myronman3]

stock photo….cause i drank all mine.