The Beer Thread (Pictures Encouraged)

Figured I'd make a beer thread, since I haven't ever seen one.

So, I know I'm not the only beer lover on these boards. I'm not a heavy drinker by any means, but I do love tasting new beers. I'll get this thing going with a few of my favorites. The point of this topic is just a laid-back chat about some of the best beer out there. Also, I'm hoping to see a few things that I haven't tried before. Sooooo, here we go.

My first beer, which just incidentally is my absolute favorite so far, is called Arrogant Bastard Ale:



It is an extremely dark beer, but it has the most bold flavor of anything I've ever tasted. Every time I take a sip, I try to wrap my mind around all the tastes I'm getting. It truly is an elite beer, and I highly recommend it to anyone who is a dark beer fan.

The second one actually is an extremely common beer, and it isn't dark by any means. It is something that is readily available, but I love all of it just the same. It is Heineken:



I think the reason I like Heineken so much is because, for a light beer, it has the most distinct, unique flavor.

The third one, which is right up there with Arrogant Bastard is Old Rasputin Imperial Stout:



If you're a dark beer lover like I am, you'll be able to taste the difference between Old Rasputin and something like Guinness.

Which brings me to number four, Guinness:



While Arrogant Bastard Ale is definitely my favorite of the dark category, Guinness is just a step below, right next to Old Rasputin in my book. Guinness is available pretty much anywhere liquor is sold, so more often than not when I go by a dark beer, Guinness is what I come home with

I'll post more depending on how much popularity this topic gets. Come at me with all of your favorites and suggestions!

Old Rasputin looks delicious, hot damn.

I have two bottles left in my fridge, and if you lived in my town, I'd say get your happy ass over here and try some! :3

If I'm drinking for fun, like with my brothers, I like a Rolling Rock.


But, if I'm getting drunk Labatts or Buds are my favorite. My brothers both brew their own beer and copy their favorites, like 90-minute IPAs from Wisconsin. Spotted Cow is their favorite.

My brother has an Arrogant Bastard sticker somewhere. He's too good to pay for beer anymore though because he brews his own (no pictures :[)

I haven't drank enough beer to like the taste too much yet, but there was SOMETHING i tried that wasn't so bad... I think it had orange in it. Maybe I didn't like it ider. (im more of a liquor person, for someone who doesn't drink much)

I never drink beer, but when I do.

It's definitely not Dos Equis, It's this line of badasses right here.

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My brother has an Arrogant Bastard sticker somewhere. He's too good to pay for beer anymore though because he brews his own (no pictures :[)

I haven't drank enough beer to like the taste too much yet, but there was SOMETHING i tried that wasn't so bad... I think it had orange in it. Maybe I didn't like it ider. (im more of a liquor person, for someone who doesn't drink much)

Was probably an Oberon.

Hmmm, there was another beer thread once... some time ago, dunno what happened to it... Anywayzzz

Bavaria White Beer - 0.0% Alcohol (The Netherlands)

Best alcohol free beer -ever-, you can drink this much as you want!



Jupiler Pilsener (Belgium)

The Belgian Heineken, excellent light smooth taste.



Grolsch Premium Lager (The Neherlands)

Excellent, just excellent!



Duvel Special Lager - 8,5% Alcohol (Belgium)

Great taste, mind it's not meant for mass consumption!

I'm seeing some potentially delicious stuff! Keep it COMING!

Beer thread, huh?

I had my 21st birthday recently, yet I still haven't had an alcoholic beverage.

What beer would you suggest for a first timer?

Shiner Bock, hands down. It is perfect for a first timer.

Beer thread, huh?

I had my 21st birthday recently, yet I still haven't had an alcoholic beverage.

What beer would you suggest for a first timer?

For a first timer? Wait for a sunny hot day, and get an ice cold Heineken!

Bavaria White Beer - 0.0% Alcohol (The Netherlands)

Best alcohol free beer -ever-, you can drink this much as you want!

Lolwat

Lolwat

Wut Wut!!! :+)

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No really, it tastes fckin good!

That Bavaria White just got moved up to number one on my list of things to try. I hope I can find it here in the states. Oh, and Devil, I don't know why I missed that Duvel beer picture the last time I looked at this topic, but I actually picked up some of that in Austin the last time I was there. There's a Texas grocery chain called H-E-B, and they have a whole organic Central Market in Austin that specializes in hard-to-find, all-natural food and drink. They have a whole wall of imported, rare beer. That Duvel was amazing.

This thread reminds me of Khoi.

I don't really drink anything that fancy or obscure.

My first beer that I didn't hate (and still love):



My current favorite:



Another one of my favorites:



(I want to buy a chalice.)

Lol wish I could find a pic of beer O_o. o wait found one

That Bavaria White just got moved up to number one on my list of things to try. I hope I can find it here in the states. Oh, and Devil, I don't know why I missed that Duvel beer picture the last time I looked at this topic, but I actually picked up some of that in Austin the last time I was there. There's a Texas grocery chain called H-E-B, and they have a whole organic Central Market in Austin that specializes in hard-to-find, all-natural food and drink. They have a whole wall of imported, rare beer. That Duvel was amazing.

Yeah I know, Duvel has a really nice taste, the only downside is that it's relative pricy (compared to normal pilsener), but that's because the brewing process takes twice as long. But it's worth it, every now and then! :+)

Another good one is Palm, also from Belgium, but that's a darker (amber) beer, however, it's not really for the summer months. They also have Palm Dobbel (Double), a special winter beer, but I never tried that one personally (should be even more dark).




And about Bavaria Wit 0.0%, I'm not sure if it's being exported to the USA yet, since it's a new beer from 2010. There is also "normal" Bavaria Malt 0.0% (out since the 80's / 90's), but I like the new Wit variant better (more fresh).

The one and only Beer in Germany!!! (well we have more sorts but they all suck compared to Krombacher)
and the Brewery is only 4km far away sooo weeee