Favorite beer?

[60_Driver]

Iron Mike pale ale by Moat Mountain is my go to. I love Sweetwater’s 420, too, but don’t see it this far away from Atlanta often.

[Papa Popov]

Bell's Two-Hearted and Voodoo Ranger Imperial IPA have been my go-to beers after a long day.

Big fan of Terrapin's stuff, especially their Luau and Up-Hi IPAs.

[Papa Popov]

Originally Posted by 60_Driver

Iron Mike pale ale by Moat Mountain is my go to. I love Sweetwater’s 420, too, but don’t see it this far away from Atlanta often.

Give Sweetwater's 420 strain line a go if you get a chance. Certainly some... interesting beers, but very solid.

[spazzyfry123]

Originally Posted by Papa Popov

Bell's Two-Hearted and Voodoo Ranger Imperial IPA have been my go-to beers after a long day.

Big fan of Terrapin's stuff, especially their Luau and Up-Hi IPAs.

Two Hearted in hand now!

I remember being so confused when I was handed an Up-Hi after asking for a Hi-5 while in Athens. Thought I went mad with a wrong name I just knew to be true until the bartender told me they recently changed their name

[dscabra]

I didn't read all the way through the thread, so apologies if it's already been mentioned. I found a beer while spending some time the the redwoods of Northern California a few years ago that I fell in love with; Tangerine Wheat from Lost Coast Brewery in Eureka, CA. Living in Colorado has turned me into a bit of a beer snob and there are a tone of great local beers in Colorado. A favorite is a Raspberry Wheat from Longs Peak Brewery in Estes Park. I'm also a big fan of Abby from New Belgian Brewery in Fort Collins, CO as well as their 1554. Another good dark beer is Breckenridge Brewery's Vanilla Porter.

[60_Driver]

Originally Posted by Papa Popov

Give Sweetwater's 420 strain line a go if you get a chance. Certainly some... interesting beers, but very solid.

Interesting is fair. I didn’t love them. The smell was too much. I’m not a Mary Jane fan & could potentially have to pass a drug test at work, lol.

[Papa Popov]

Originally Posted by spazzyfry123

Two Hearted in hand now!

I remember being so confused when I was handed an Up-Hi after asking for a Hi-5 while in Athens. Thought I went mad with a wrong name I just knew to be true until the bartender told me they recently changed their name

Two Hearted is the GOAT! Easily one of my faves, but it was my first (legal) beer, so I might be biased.

Should've visited Terrapin when I worked in Athens. I'll make my way over there at some point.

Originally Posted by 60_Driver

Interesting is fair. I didn’t love them. The smell was too much. I’m not a Mary Jane fan & could potentially have to pass a drug test at work, lol.

Never been a fan of the smell of weed, but I thought that the beers were pretty solid. I could be drug tested at any time as well, but there's no THC or anything in the hops from what I understand (hence why it can be sold in grocery stores). They just have that dank smell from the strain of hops used.

[Rkt48]

Coors light

[evil-G-nius]

Originally Posted by Rkt48

Coors light

THis is a BEER thread not a water thread! LOL

For real though...never understood the alure of light beer...I just don't get it

[60_Driver]

Originally Posted by Papa Popov

Never been a fan of the smell of weed, but I thought that the beers were pretty solid. I could be drug tested at any time as well, but there's no THC or anything in the hops from what I understand (hence why it can be sold in grocery stores). They just have that dank smell from the strain of hops used.

I agree, no real concerns about failing a drug test after a SweetWater (poorly executed dad joke). I love most of their stuff but just can’t get past the smell of those ones.

[Mein11]

Originally Posted by M_Six

During the pandemic, they allowed bars here to sell takeout food and takeout booze. The pub we get takeout from sells a 6-pack of Space Dust for $14, which I think is the standard retail price.

Space Dust was the go to at the local bar for a while, until they stripped it away from me. Bartender joked it's because I was the only one drinking it. Crazy!

It was replaced with Steel Hands IPA, which arguably is very good as well.

[infinitekidM2C]

Originally Posted by evil-G-nius

THis is a BEER thread not a water thread! LOL

For real though...never understood the alure of light beer...I just don't get it

My one friend used to tell me, the last one's free. I would always think, yeah but I need to drink more of these weak ass brews to get a buzz.

[Rkt48]

I just don’t care for the hoppy stuff. Coors drinks easy and doesn’t fill me up. I prefer cans as well. I admit I will drink a Guinness if on tap. But day to day Coors light for the win.

[RugbyBro]

Originally Posted by evil-G-nius

My favs of theirs is the Brother Thelonius, Pranqster & Le Merle. Old Rasputin is pretty good too actually

They are a very solid brewery, they don't have a beer I don't like - cozy tap room up in Fort Bragg if you ever get the chance to go up

[evil-G-nius]

Originally Posted by RugbyBro

They are a very solid brewery, they don't have a beer I don't like - cozy tap room up in Fort Bragg if you ever get the chance to go up

I have been wanting to take the trip up but my wife doesn't drink beer! I guess me and my dad could go once the vid has subsided

[larsek]

Stauder Pils

[Littlebear]

Originally Posted by Papa Popov

Bell's Two-Hearted and Voodoo Ranger Imperial IPA have been my go-to beers after a long day.

Big fan of Terrapin's stuff, especially their Luau and Up-Hi IPAs.

Bought the Bells Two-hearted Ale yesterday. Yum
Voodoo Ranger IPA is a regular drink of mine, too.

[Merami fan]

Kizakura Kyoto Matcha IPA

Solid IPA base and the matcha actually works nicely. If you like green tea, that is. Too bad it retails for $7-8 a bottle... Worth trying for the novelty at least.

Honorary mention to Magic Hat #9 for more regular drinking. https://www.totalwine.com/beer/ale/p...t-9/p/17140126

[evil-G-nius]

I like Kyoto! I had the Kyoto "Kolsch" when I was in Hawaii a couple years ago and I loved it. I have not seen them at all here on the mainland

[Merami fan]

Originally Posted by evil-G-nius

I like Kyoto! I had the Kyoto "Kolsch" when I was in Hawaii a couple years ago and I loved it. I have not seen them at all here on the mainland

Haven't gotten to try that one! I've tried the Yamadanishiki, Kuromame, and white yuzu ales. The matcha IPA is the standout brew, IMO. It should be available in at least one liquor store in California. I usually see it in Japanese grocery stores and restaurants, though. Not even Total Wine carries it in my area...
https://1000corks.com/search?st=matcha+ipa

[XutvJet]

I really have no favorite beer and what I drink is largely dependent on the season. I pretty much like all styles except the sours. In the warmer months, it's the lighter and brighter stuff. In the colder months, the heavier and darker stuff.

My general favorites in no particular order:

KC Bier - Helles
Prairie Artisan Ales - Bomb! (highly acclaimed and rare stout)
3 Floyds Brewing Co. - Zombie Dust (Pale Ale)
Roughtail Brewing Co. - Everything Rhymes with Orange (juicy IPA)
Boulevard Brewing Co. - The Calling (double IPA)
Budweiser (NOT LIGHT!)

[Frostynorth]

Granville Island - Lions Winter Ale
Torque - Redline (IPA)
Devil May Care - Get Up Offa That Thang (brown ale)
Dogfish Head - 60 & 90 minute IPA (not available here)


Generally most Ciders, IPAs, and Ales. Skipping light beers (water)
The local Breweries here are great.