Current Events > Beer lovers, what is the BEST beer you're drinking these days?

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I'm going to have to take my hat off for Broughton's Old Jock, with its comically ridiculous label:

http://www.cyclingscot.co.uk/uploads/1/1/4/8/11482127/p48.png

This may be the best bang for buck beer I've ever had. Ridiculously tasty, balanced, and strong. This shit is powerful at 6.7% in a 500ml bottle. And it's cheap too, at 2 quid a bottle (that's 2.58 per 500mls, for you yanks).

Look at that foam:
https://c1.staticflickr.com/4/3027/2629089848_369cd31ca9_b.jpg

Stunning.
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Sam Adams Boston Lager is my "goto."

But basically whenever I buy a case of sam adams, I also buy a 6 pack of other random beers to try out.

That beers looks pretty good though and I am a fan of darker beers.
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If you can find it, sierra nevada hoptimum is solid. My area only has that type of mainstream, clown shoes and shit plus the local shit that's nowhere else.
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Westmalle Tripel or Dubbel, Corsendonk Tripel or Dubbel, Trappistes Rochefort 10, Orval
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I'm really fond of dragons milk and nitro stout.
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Dogfish head 90 min IPA when I'm in the mood for something stronger

Lately I'm just downing Lagunitas IPA
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I haven't had anything amazing lately because louisiana is shit
tin roof needs to whip up something crazy
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ManSpread posted...

Westmalle Tripel or Dubbel, Corsendonk Tripel or Dubbel, Trappistes Rochefort 10, Orval

Fuck yeah! Orval is perfect for a summer day.

Right now I'd love a Delirium Nocturnum.

Corona extra
Blue moon

Yes I'm lame.
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Long Trail Ale is a good everyday beer. Also like Doppelbocks when I want something with more oomph
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Sapporo

Also don't you not want a ton of head?
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Mark_DeRosa posted...

I'm really fond of dragons milk and nitro stout.

I love both of those beers
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For the most part I get beer from this local brewery I'm a member of, Track 7. Membership gets me 2 growlers per week. They're trying to perfect their NE style IPA, so a lot of those lately.

Discovered this a couple weeks ago.

http://thebarleyblog.com/images/perennial-ales-sump.jpg

A little pricey but it's probably my favorite stout at the moment. Incredible.

St Archer IPA for a cheap go to that I can get at stores.
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My favorite is sculptin iPa by ballast point. Don't know if that's really traveled far yet though. It's from San Diego.

Dogfish head 90 min is pretty close and I think more wide spread.
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Mystere posted...

ManSpread posted...

Westmalle Tripel or Dubbel, Corsendonk Tripel or Dubbel, Trappistes Rochefort 10, Orval

Fuck yeah! Orval is perfect for a summer day.

Right now I'd love a Delirium Nocturnum.

Bought some Tremens the other day. Havent sipped any yet.
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Cj_WlLL_VVlN posted...

My favorite is sculptin iPa by ballast point. Don't know if that's really traveled far yet though. It's from San Diego.

Dogfish head 90 min is pretty close and I think more wide spread.

Ballast Point is readily available. I live in buttfuck tennessee and can find it in grocery stores
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I like Yuengling >_>
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Dead Rise Old Bay Beer. Stuff is actually decent.

http://flyingdogbrewery.com/everything-need-know-dead-rise-old-bay-summer-ale/

I don't drink as much anymore, so I stopped ticking beers. Last I remember my list was at something like 1300.

I mostly stick to Victory beers (Dirtwolf, HopDevil, Headwaters and Prima Pils.)

Lagunitas IPA and Lagunitas Sucks are always good.
Troeg's Perpetual IPA, Bell's Two Hearted.

When available, Troegs Nugget Nectar and Bell's Hopslam.

Of course Sierra Nevada Pale Ale and Torpedo.

And on the very rare occassion, a Founders Breakfast Stout, but I'm very much a hop whore.
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Samuel Smith Oatmeal Stout.
https://www.samuelsmithsbrewery.co.uk/product/oatmeal-stout/

Love me some Hoegaarden.
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iosifsvoboda posted...

Sapporo

Also don't you not want a ton of head?

No you don't, I just found that photo online as it shows the quality of the foam. You want a bit of head as that's where the smell is. So you probably want no more than an inch of head per glass.

These are things I'll never admit to knowing in real life because I don't want to be that guy.
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Revolver Blood and Honey is fucking fantastic
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Cj_WlLL_VVlN posted...

My favorite is sculptin iPa by ballast point. Don't know if that's really traveled far yet though. It's from San Diego.

Dogfish head 90 min is pretty close and I think more wide spread.

Hope you're not a liberal cuckold. BP contributed some money to a Republican I believe, and it really got the liberal members of this online beer snobbery swamp group whipped into a frenzy.

Edit: and honestly it's ok, but overrated and definitely over priced
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iosifsvoboda posted...

Sapporo

Also don't you not want a ton of head?

Nope. Maybe half an inch.

You also don't want a fucking frosted pint glass. I tried not be too snotty about my beer in public, but if you bring me an ice cold glass to pur into, I'm sending it back.
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moose_knuckle posted...

Hope you're not a liberal cuckold. BP contributed some money to a Republican I believe, and it really got the liberal members of this online beer snobbery swamp group whipped into a frenzy.

Can we not?
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Newcastle Brown Ale is my favorite by far, but its availability is kind of strange. If the bar/restaurant/store I'm at doesn't have it:
Dustin1280 posted...

Sam Adams Boston Lager is my "goto."

So much hipster in here
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new belgium tripel

8.5% abv, $10 for a six pack (60floz) which translates to the equivalent of 2.3 quid

i try not to think about the fact that miller owns them now. it's a great beer bursting with clove and banana esters and the strong aroma of candi sugar.


victory also now does a brett-aged version of their golden monkey called sour monkey. $12 for a sixpack, so still cheap AF. 9.5% abv and delicious, but clean sour notes, with their usual characteristic banana esters being way more muted in this one.
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Natty Light

moose_knuckle posted...

Cj_WlLL_VVlN posted...

My favorite is sculptin iPa by ballast point. Don't know if that's really traveled far yet though. It's from San Diego.

Dogfish head 90 min is pretty close and I think more wide spread.

Hope you're not a liberal cuckold. BP contributed some money to a Republican I believe, and it really got the liberal members of this online beer snobbery swamp group whipped into a frenzy.

Edit: and honestly it's ok, but overrated and definitely over priced

Coopers Ale from Australia got into a similar problem when they came out as endorsers against gay marriage. I can't drink their beer anymore, which pains me because it's delicious. But I'm one of those liberals cucks so I can't be putting money into companies that spend their profits endorsing political campaigns I don't agree with.
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Red Oak Bavarian Lager is the basic bitch beer here in the triangle, but it's a really fucking good amber. Also partial to vanilla stouts, particularly Thrilla in Vanilla
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OpShaft posted...

So much hipster in here

It's ok to like things because of how good they are, that doesn't make you a hipster yannow.
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Irish Death was another favorite, but it was only available in the PNW. It's really dark and tastes similar to Baileys Irish Cream, plus it has almost 8% alcohol content.

mew4ever posted...

Love me some Hoegaarden.

I wanna try the Grand Cru but Arkansas apparently can't get it and Missouri can't either. Good flavor but I want more ABV.

pinky0926 posted...

OpShaft posted...

So much hipster in here

It's ok to like things because of how good they are

Unless it's a variation of bud or Miller amirite?
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OpShaft posted...

pinky0926 posted...

OpShaft posted...

So much hipster in here

It's ok to like things because of how good they are

Unless it's a variation of bud or Miller amirite?

Well yeah
Bud, miller, coors, etc... are all awful beers. If I wanted water I would drink water

I mean, if someone is giving it to me sure I will drink it, but it's certainly not my preference.
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OpShaft posted...

Unless it's a variation of bud or Miller amirite?

I'd rather spend the money and the calories on beer I really love. But if someone hands me a Corona I'm not complaining.
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Flying Dog TRIPLE IPA bro
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OpShaft posted...

It's ok to like things because of how good they are

Unless it's a variation of bud or Miller amirite?

If you like them that's fine, as you are an adult with your own opinion and everything, but that's not the same as liking them because of how good they are. That's liking them because you like them.

You might decide that the chicken burger at Burger King is the best chicken burger you've ever had, but ultimately you're not getting the best ingredients or the best method of putting them together, or even the best chef behind the grill. See the difference? There's a level of respect you can afford to something that was made with quality and care and skill. That's appreciating craftsmanship.

Good beer is made with love. Miller's mission is to serve you cheap alcohol for maximum profit.

Let it be known that I am aware of how much of a giant fucking hipster I am. I just think being a hipster is good.
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I pretty much hate tons of hops though so IPAs are instantly out for me.
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pauIie posted...

moose_knuckle posted...

Hope you're not a liberal cuckold. BP contributed some money to a Republican I believe, and it really got the liberal members of this online beer snobbery swamp group whipped into a frenzy.

Can we not?

What? It's true. It reminded me of ce.
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Two Hearted Ale

It's also like 8% alcohol so it fucks you up fast

Just about anything from The Lost Abbey, my favorite brewery which just so happens to be a brisk walk down the street from where I live in San Diego (North County to be more specific)... been on a Gift of the Magi kick lately.

St. Bernardus Abt 12 is also an automatic win any time I can find it on tap.

moose_knuckle posted...

pauIie posted...

moose_knuckle posted...

Hope you're not a liberal cuckold. BP contributed some money to a Republican I believe, and it really got the liberal members of this online beer snobbery swamp group whipped into a frenzy.

Can we not?

What? It's true. It reminded me of ce.

I think he was just requesting we keep this topic wholesome and not political, that's all
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clearaflagrantj posted...

Two Hearted Ale

It's also like 8% alcohol so it fucks you up fast

That's good too. I don't know how long it's been around, but I've only been seeing it for a few months here.

pinky0926 posted...

moose_knuckle posted...

pauIie posted...

moose_knuckle posted...

Hope you're not a liberal cuckold. BP contributed some money to a Republican I believe, and it really got the liberal members of this online beer snobbery swamp group whipped into a frenzy.

Can we not?

What? It's true. It reminded me of ce.

I think he was just requesting we keep this topic wholesome and not political, that's all

I do my part to try to educate liberals.
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moose_knuckle posted...

What? It's true. It reminded me of ce.

I know. there was a huge boycott of a brewery in my town. it happens. let's just talk about dope beer though

pinky0926 posted...

I think he was just requesting we keep this topic wholesome and not political, that's all

^^^
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Got a sixer of Sierra Nevada Bigfoot. It's... okay? Way too much alcohol flavor frontloaded with not enough beer.

My favorite beer is Lagunitas Lucky 13. Its a seasonal thing but I grab it whenever I see it
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two hearted

and

dogfishhead
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ultimate reaver posted...

Got a sixer of Sierra Nevada Bigfoot. It's... okay? Way too much alcohol flavor frontloaded with not enough beer.

My favorite beer is Lagunitas Lucky 13. Its a seasonal thing but I grab it whenever I see it

Bigfoot is good for aging
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