June 25, 200818 yr comment_133573 I like most of the flying dog beers. They're good and reasonably cheap. I absolutely detest every victory beer. So overloaded with hops. But then I'm biased against that over-hopped microbrew. Report
June 25, 200818 yr comment_133576 i've only had three and liked them all, prima pils, golden monkey, and the hop devil ale. the last being my favorite. Report
June 25, 200818 yr comment_133579 4 Unibroue Maudite (no 16) $6.00 Sweet, the Maudite is a good beer. The Unibroue brewery is not far from where I live and most of their beers range from decent to excellent. I just wish they'd take more risks and release something other than Belgian-style beers. My favorite from them is the Trois-Pistoles. Yummy. Report
June 25, 200818 yr Author comment_133580 Sweet, the Maudite is a good beer. The Unibroue brewery is not far from where I live and most of their beers range from decent to excellent. I just wish they'd take more risks and release something other than Belgian-style beers. My favorite from them is the Trois-Pistoles. Yummy. They also had the Trois-Pistoles and the Fin du Monde. I didn't get either of those because it's been really hot here recently and I thought that the Maudite would be the best of the three as a hot weather beer. I'm willing to hear other opinions though. Report
June 25, 200818 yr comment_133583 They also had the Trois-Pistoles and the Fin du Monde. I didn't get either of those because it's been really hot here recently and I thought that the Maudite would be the best of the three as a hot weather beer. I'm willing to hear other opinions though. IMO, none of the Unibroue beers are hot weather beers, they're too sweet, creamy and rich to be enjoyed on summer days. I prefer them late at night or during a supper, but YMMV. My hot weather beer style of choice is very hoppy IPAs. Report
June 25, 200818 yr comment_133584 I'd rather stab myself in the throat than drink most hoppy IPAs. Belgian whites! Report
June 25, 200818 yr comment_133585 I'd rather stab myself in the throat than drink most hoppy IPAs. Belgian whites! And you live in the country that produces the best strong IPAs. Report
June 25, 200818 yr Author comment_133594 And you live in the country that produces the best strong IPAs. Yep. Unfortunately, Russian River Brewery doesn't ship their beer down this far south yet. So no Pliney the Elder. The good news is that they plan on doing it soon, so I have hope! i've never had that problem. that's not what she said "I'll just have to choke it down". Report
June 25, 200818 yr comment_133606 6 Hoegaarden $4.75 6 Rogue Dead Guy (microbrew from OH) $4.75 4 Duvel Belgian Golden Ale $6.50 4 Unibroue Maudite (no 16) $6.00 Excellent choices. Duvel in particular is a fantastic drop. Report
July 7, 200818 yr comment_137215 Dunno good ole Fat Tire is my favorite summer beer. Their 1554 Black Ale edges it out during less warm climes though. Report
August 21, 200818 yr comment_152780 My last ,new found, was Kirin beer, really nice Kirin Beer:: The home of good fortune and great beer! Report
August 21, 200818 yr comment_152790 Kirin tastes like a beer you'd expect with from a culture with the history of japan. You can tell their brewng tradition in every sip. Report
August 21, 200818 yr comment_152793 Kirin tastes like a beer you'd expect with from a culture with the history of japan. You can tell their brewng tradition in every sip. Very diplomatic. I like it just fine in the right context -- very cold, at the sushi bar. Report
August 21, 200818 yr comment_152795 In a sushi bar, I'm either drinking sake or tea. Or diet coke Edited August 21, 200818 yr by grawk Report
August 21, 200818 yr comment_152796 So rice wine > rice beer? I'm a sake ignoramus and no way in Hell am I touching Diet Anything. Report
August 21, 200818 yr comment_152798 Certainly. They have a tradition that involves brewing sake. Not so much with beer. If I'm drinking beer with my sushi, it'll be a beer that is suitable. Like a nice hoegaarden. Report
August 21, 200818 yr comment_152818 Drifting off topic here, but when I lived in DC I used to patronize a sushi bar where the chef was a huge Burgundy hound. His theory was that they particularly complemented umami-rich dishes. My theory was that since he was selling some great stuff at very fair prices, I wasn't going to argue with him! Report
August 22, 200818 yr comment_152865 hoegaarden? i want something sharp and crisp with suchi. something hoppy. Indeed. A real pilsner and sushi is a great combo. Report
August 22, 200818 yr comment_152880 I don't find cloudy wheat beers particularly crisp. Kristall on the other hand...... Report
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