Beer me!

[A 7.62 Exodus]

Well, It's official. I can now "legally" consume adult beverages. So tell me everyone, what are some of you favorites? I'd like to start trying different brands of beer, and I know there are TONS to pick from. Where should I start?

 

[Dutch87]

I see you are from Muncie, so just go to the heorot and start in on there hundreds and hundreds of different beers they have on tap. Triton Railsplitter IPA is good, Dragons milk, Alpha King, and arrogant bastard. Just to name a few.

 

[Kurr]

I don't know about those fancy named things, but in my humble opinion there is no beer greater than Guiness!

When I worked at a bar that had it on tap I'd pour one or two about 45 minutes before I got off and set em too the side to come up to temp and settle, then down one all the way as soon as I clocked out and sip the next. LOVE me a guiness!!

 

[Dosproduction]

If you like dark beers like guiness you should try one called Arogant Bastard. It has a devil or demon thing on the front. I really like it.

 

[Mgderf]

Stay away from Groelsch (spl?) and Olde Frothenslosh

When I was in Iceland we had Elephant beer. That stuff would plain knock your di...

never mind.

 

[littletommy]

Yeah, Start out with arrogant bastard! You'll never wanna drink beer again.

Seriously though, go to a place that has a lot of stuff on tap, and try a few different styles. Get a beer flight, see what YOU like, then you'll have a good feel of what, if any style you want to try different varieties of.

 

[mbills2223]

I'm trying to ease myself into darker beers...not going well thus far.

 

[sepe]

I suggest you just try them all. I've got friends that really enjoy some brews that taste like dirty toilet water to me. I enjoy some that they'd never drink. Only way to know what you'll enjoy is to drink absolutely everything you can in large quantities.

 

[perry]

Yeah, Start out with arrogant bastard! You'll never wanna drink beer again.

Seriously though, go to a place that has a lot of stuff on tap, and try a few different styles. Get a beer flight, see what YOU like, then you'll have a good feel of what, if any style you want to try different varieties of.

Yea, a flight from a brewery is a good idea. In Muncie, maybe see if Scotty's has one of their beers. Or the Herot, as mentioned previously. I learned to like beer by drinking Sam Adams Boston Lager, and I still enjoy it to this day.

Check out BeerAdvocate - Respect Beer. and learn about all the styles of beers. It's actually a very interesting beverage.

 

[littletommy]

I'm trying to ease myself into darker beers...not going well thus far.

Try Leinenkugels Creamy Dark or Vanilla porter, subtle, but enough flavor to give you the idea what properties a dark should have.

 

[bmbutch]

I've tried many over the years, I always come back to 2:
Smithwicks (my favorite)
Killians Irish Red (when I can't find Smithwicks),

 

[Kurr]

Whatever you do, there is a beer out there called "hamms". Despite the tasty sounding name, if anyone offers it to you .... run!!!

 

[littletommy]

Whatever you do, there is a beer out there called "hamms". Despite the tasty sounding name, if anyone offers it to you .... run!!!

What? $9.99 for a 30 pack, that's a deal! (actually, I kinda like Hamms)
As far as inexpensive but good beer, I have a hard time finding a better beer than the Canadian duo of Molson and LaBatts.

 

[PistolBob]

I don't know about those fancy named things, but in my humble opinion there is no beer greater than Guiness!

THAT is all you need to know for the rest of your life. Guinness Stout Ale is the only beer fit to drink.

 

[PistolBob]

You really need to go to a classy liquor store about two cases of Wisconsin Club long neckers....about $6 a case plus deposit....then drink them all, eat some White Castles, onion chips, and a sack of chili three way from Steak n Shake...if you live through the next day, you will never waste your ammo money on cheap beer again.

 

[meyer4589]

What? $9.99 for a 30 pack, that's a deal! (actually, I kinda like Hamms)
As far as inexpensive but good beer, I have a hard time finding a better beer than the Canadian duo of Molson and LaBatts.

I like Molson and if you can find it Molson Golden is very good as well. The original Coors is a good American style beer too.

 

[dhamby]

I am NOT a fan of dark beer. Personally I would start with domestics, try them and venture from there.

My favorite domestic is Coors Light. I also enjoy other beer such as Rolling Rock and Heinekin. I also enjoy Cider beers like: Angry Orchard, Reds Apple Ale, and Red Strawberry Ale. I prefer my cider beers in a glass with ice.

 

[mbills2223]

I am NOT a fan of dark beer. Personally I would start with domestics, try them and venture from there.

My favorite domestic is Coors Light. I also enjoy other beer such as Rolling Rock and Heinekin. I also enjoy Cider beers like: Angry Orchard, Reds Apple Ale, and Red Strawberry Ale. I prefer my cider beers in a glass with ice.

I get bored with the domestics. They are fine to do some "serious drinking" as I call it, but I'd like to expand my palate. I also love cider beers

Familiar with Strongbow?

 

[Shadow8088]

Skip all the rest... go with the Nectar of the Gods... Yuengling Lager.... Oldest brewer in the US... Every time I head east to visit family, I come home with a case or 5 since you can't buy it in IN yet... at least... not the last time I looked for it...

 

[Ruffnek]

Since everyone else seems to have forgotten,HAPPY BIRTHDAY!