Beer!
bacon.jay
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A thread to post suggestions, reviews, and questions regarding particular brews, their availability, and beer in general.
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I just got a 6-pack of their "Simpler Times" Pilsner in cans for $2.99. That is dirt cheap, and Yahoo! did a review of the top 10 canned beers in the country and this particular one made the list. I have not cracked one open yet, but I will report back when I have had the chance.
I also got one of their bottles of the 2012 Vintage Ale (750mL, $4.99), and another of the Mission St. Hefeweizen (650mL, $2.29).
On topic, the new Sam Adams Alpine Spring is really good.
Since this morning when I posted this, I have discovered that the Trader Joe's Vintage Ale is actually 2011, and that it is brewed and bottled by Unibroúe in Chambly, Quebec, Canada. Really nice bottle too, would be great for the homebrewer to reuse.
I am blessed to live in the Willamette Valley, just outside of Portland. We have more breweries per capita than anywhere (or so I've been told) and the hops we use are from the valley I live in. It's hard for me to pick a favorite but we are certainly "beer snobs" in these parts. I had a really great seasonal from Rogue the other night. It was called Brutal IPA. Probably about 67 IBU with Willamette hops. Nice clean finish, bright with citrus notes and a floral nose.
Some of my favorite "Micro-brews" or "Craft brewed" (for you East coasters) are Ninkasi Tricerahops, Ninkasi Total Domination IPA, Rogue Brutal IPA, Full Sail Amber, Ninkasi Spring Reign, Bridgeport IPA, Hopworks Abominable.
I used to not like hoppy beers but having more and more of them changed my palate considerably.
as for cheap beer, PBR is my #1. I also like High Life, Miller Lite, and Session. Also, I can't say no to a good 'ol Bud Light Clamato.
as far as national companies that I like, I like Samuel Adams (anything from them really), Yeungling is great too
We have several decent breweries in the midwest area, including Great Lakes, Bell's, Thirsty Dog, Fat Heads, etc.
I am also more of a Porter/Stout kind of guy. Dark, malty beer is my favorite.
They also have a pretty fun brewery tour with plenty to sample when you finish.
I just picked this up last Friday, and reviews are mixed. I may get to it this Friday.... we'll see. Not sure whether to age it for a while or just go whole hog and drink it.
I've never actually had one, that one will be my first!
Anywho, carry on. (and fluff post thread derailment ftmfw!)