Favorite Beers

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By JasonC | January 21, 2008 - 15:22 ET

Since forum topics pertaining to peoples' lists of favorites seem to be a hit lately, I'm going to step it up and ask about my favorite thing besides film: beer.

My Top 5:

Cascade IPA (Amherst Brewing Company): Hoppy, strong, delicious. I used to tend bar here in my post-college days. I know that suggests bias, but it's just the best beer around. Unfortunately, it can only be purchased at the pub, on tap or in growlers. They don't distribute it to retailers at all. http://www.amherstbrewing.com/

Switchback Ale (Burlington, VT): A very small brewery in the mountains. Hoppy without being bitter, hint of citrus in the finish. They don't bottle it, but every restaurant in a 30-mile radius of Burlington has it on tap.

Long Trail IPA (Bridgewater Corners, VT): It was disappointing when Long Trail got bought out by some conglomerate, but they did start making a serious IPA. Unfiltered and yeasty, just the right amount of hoppy kick. This is my standby.

Arrogant Bastard Ale (Stone Brewing Co.): As a certified hop-head, I don;t usually go for the malt-intensive brews, but this one is great. Tread carefully, it packs a wallop. Bonus: the description written on the side of the bottle is perhaps the best and funniest instance of subversive marketing I've ever seen. Check it out: http://www.arrogantbastard.com/index2.html

De Ranke XX Bitter (Belgium): It's blasphemous for a beer afficianado to say so, but I generally think European beers are overrated. 4 of my top 5 are relatively recent American upstarts. But this one takes the cake. Tastes like fresh-squeezed hop juice. Don't be fooled by its innocent-looking light color; at 8% abv, it'll knock you on your ass if you're used to yellow lager beers.

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I honestly don't have any

January 21, 2008 - 17:37 ET by Karma

I honestly don't have any favorites and I seldom have the same beer twice in succession. A good line-up is like a great buffet. A little of this, a little of that. I don't even bother remembering the names so I can be surprised every time.

Jason

January 21, 2008 - 18:34 ET by RESTLESS 1

I've tried arrogant bastard (as I am one ;>)). Liked it a lot. Can't say I have heard of the others. Will keep an eye out for them.

Like the topic and look forward to feedback.

Hahaha it might be not a

January 22, 2008 - 10:32 ET by Binxly

Hahaha it might be not a big surprise since I'm pretty patriotic but I gotta say my favorite beer is Samuel Adams, preferable the Winter Ale. It's got a dark color, rich taste, and not too heavy.

Arrogant Bastard I must say is a great, yet strong beer. Certainly not the first beer to drink in your life. Its dark, strong, and I'd say has a *very* acquired taste. The label itself is humorous and explains it pretty well in a very 'arrogant bastard' way.

The other beers I'm fond of are European brews such as Boddington, Hoegarten, Harp, and the German beer Delirium Tremens and Delirium Nocturne. That said, if its at a bar, I'll drink whatever is on special! :-P I'm probably the only person in my bar friends who will drink Pabst all night if it means saving 5 bucks. :-P

The craziest beer I ever had though cost me 16 bucks for the bottle and was so strong (24%!!!!) that they had to pour it and serve in a wine sifting glass. It was strong but tasted great. It was, I believe, called the Dog Fish Head Ale World-wide Stout. Its pricey but worth the experience, I'd suggest it to any beer fan :)

Binx, 24%? You crazy

January 22, 2008 - 18:11 ET by JasonC

Binx,

24%? You crazy SOB! I haven't tried that one, sounds like a true sippin' beer. Dogfish makes its IPA in 60, 90, and 120 minute varieties. The number corresponds to the length of time that the brewer spent adding a new batch of hops to the mash every minute. The 60 is a decent all-around beer. 90 is a nice treat. 120 is a madman, and $10 for a 12 oz. bottle at the store.

Also, Allagash makes a winter seasonal called Curieux, which is a 14% ale conditioned in old oak bourbon casks.

Finally, if you like Sam's Winter, you should check out their Scotch Ale. As far as I know, it's only sold in their 12-pack sampler, but it's definitely worth it; plus, then you have 5 other brews to sample. Win-win.

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Eeeeeewwww! Boddingtons is

January 23, 2008 - 05:45 ET by Britcom

Eeeeeewwww! Boddingtons is shite.

The best beers are: Corona (with lime), Yuengling (which is Americas oldest brew), Sam Adams ale, OV, Skol, Ice House and Michelob Light. The best dark beer is Newcastle Brown Ale, but it has to be from a keg (preferably one located in England).