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Flacolaco · 11-10-2007, 08:34 PM

Yeah, the Goody Goody in The Colony generally is cheaper than the ones in Addison. No tmuch for beer, but certainly for liquor. Every so often I need to pick up a large bottle of Finlandia (vodka) or something like that, and it's almost $10 cheaper in The Colony

Flacolaco · 11-10-2007, 10:04 PM

Yeah I'm having one now too. HOPPY

And heavy, and bitter. But it's nice.

I can see how this would be better on a cold night.

MavsX · 11-10-2007, 11:15 PM

i bought a 6 pack of sierra nevada pale ale tonight, due to the above conversations.

chumdawg · 11-11-2007, 01:43 AM

I would be very, very surprised if Goody Goody beat Majestic in terms of selection. Majestic has about thirty feet of cooler space on imports. You are lucky to find fifteen feet anywhere else. Even at the overly hyped Central Market, you don't get the same selection.

Of course, if you guys are talking spirits, I can't comment. I only buy the beer.

MavsX, good luck with the SN Pale Ale. Report back in an hour or so.

MavsX · 11-11-2007, 11:11 AM

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Originally Posted by chumdawg

MavsX, good luck with the SN Pale Ale. Report back in an hour or so.

Eh, i don't really like that kind of beer. How would you describe that beer? Maybe hoppy?

What other beers are like that pale ale?

chumdawg · 11-11-2007, 04:14 PM

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Originally Posted by MavsX

Eh, i don't really like that kind of beer. How would you describe that beer? Maybe hoppy?

What other beers are like that pale ale?

Yes, definitely hoppy. That's the defining characteristic.

As for other beers that are similar...well, I guess Sierra Nevada Pale Ale is what you would call an "American pale ale." If you ever see "IPA" on a bottle, that is an "India Pale Ale." From what I understand, this goes back to the days when Europeans would send beer on boats to their countrymen in India, and to help the beer survive the long journey without spoiling they would have to add something to it or whatever. Evidently adding a crapload of hops fit the bill. So, any "IPA" is going to be similar in character.

alby · 11-11-2007, 12:21 PM

The old man is in town this weekend. Going to watch the 'Boys game together for the first time all season--what beer should I get.

bernardos70 · 11-11-2007, 05:35 PM

Favorite beer? The last one before I pass out.

purplefrog · 11-12-2007, 05:18 PM

I lived in England for about a year and had a steady diet of dark beers. Unfortunately I developed an allergy so my beer drinking days are very much gone. Before this tragic event my favorite beers were Duvel (Belgian) and Belhaven Scottish Ale. Almost brings a tear to the eye....

ty · 11-13-2007, 01:25 AM

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Originally Posted by purplefrog

I lived in England for about a year and had a steady diet of dark beers. Unfortunately I developed an allergy so my beer drinking days are very much gone. Before this tragic event my favorite beers were Duvel (Belgian) and Belhaven Scottish Ale. Almost brings a tear to the eye....

How much beer do you drink to become allergic ;P

Or is it the other way around and you're beer intolerant because you didn't drink for a prolonged period of time...

purplefrog · 11-13-2007, 07:12 AM

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Originally Posted by ty

How much beer do you drink to become allergic ;P

Or is it the other way around and you're beer intolerant because you didn't drink for a prolonged period of time...

Food allergies typically come about with over exposure. I was pretty much a daily consumer (one or two pints) when I was over there, but I don't believe this can be predicted. And it is clearly the case that not everyone (or perhaps even most people) will develop an allergy. I can drink American light beers every now (once every couple of months or so) and then without suffering too much.

ty · 11-13-2007, 01:34 AM

thurst0509 · 11-13-2007, 11:57 PM

I guess I'm late to this thread...

Beer is pure proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy. Ben Franklin said that, and I believe it. It took me a little while to adjust to the taste of beer, but now I think I can honestly say I've never tasted a beer I didn't like.

I always strive to try new stuff every chance I get, so my favorites are constantly changing... currently in my fridge is a couple of remaining Sam Adams Oktoberfest, a fresh 12-pack of Sam Adams Winter Lager, and a 6-pack of Guinness Draught. Sam Adams is always delicious no matter what beer you choose.

Hefeweizens are wonderful on a warm summer evening. Dark, rich and complex beers are great for cold winter nights. Budweiser quenches my thirst at Mavs games.

For whoever asked about pumpkin ales, I was at BJ's in Plano at 75 and 15th St last weekend and had their seasonal pumpkin spice ale. It was my first taste of a beer like that, and it was very very tasty.

I haven't been told of this Majestic place until now, but I live not far from Addison so it sounds like I may have a new place to shop...

Now here's the real question: any other homebrewers here?

Flacolaco · 11-14-2007, 12:03 AM

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Originally Posted by SpoogE

I guess I'm late to this thread...

Beer is pure proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy. Ben Franklin said that, and I believe it. It took me a little while to adjust to the taste of beer, but now I think I can honestly say I've never tasted a beer I didn't like.

I always strive to try new stuff every chance I get, so my favorites are constantly changing... currently in my fridge is a couple of remaining Sam Adams Oktoberfest, a fresh 12-pack of Sam Adams Winter Lager, and a 6-pack of Guinness Draught. Sam Adams is always delicious no matter what beer you choose.

Hefeweizens are wonderful on a warm summer evening. Dark, rich and complex beers are great for cold winter nights. Budweiser quenches my thirst at Mavs games.

For whoever asked about pumpkin ales, I was at BJ's in Plano at 75 and 15th St last weekend and had their seasonal pumpkin spice ale. It was my first taste of a beer like that, and it was very very tasty.

I haven't been told of this Majestic place until now, but I live not far from Addison so it sounds like I may have a new place to shop...

Now here's the real question: any other homebrewers here?

I don't want spooge anywhere near my beer.

thurst0509 · 11-14-2007, 12:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Flacolaco

I don't want spooge anywhere near my beer.

Hey Stifler, how's the pale ale?

MavsX · 11-14-2007, 10:58 PM

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Originally Posted by SpoogE

Hey Stifler, how's the pale ale?

hahah, nice one.

american pie.

chumdawg · 11-14-2007, 12:07 AM

Tonight I am enjoying Old Rasputin, a Russian Imperial Stout by North Coast brewing. From a snifter, and all.

A fine, fine brew indeed.

antoinewalker · 11-23-2007, 02:11 AM

dos equis is good.

alby · 11-23-2007, 02:15 AM

I was very disappointed with the Samuel Adams - Black Lager

u2sarajevo · 11-23-2007, 10:06 AM

I had the pleasure of drinking Shiner 98 yesterday. That was a good.

Evilmav2 · 11-23-2007, 01:12 PM

I imbibed quite a few Spaten Optimators and Sam Adams Octoberfests while cooking turkeys and watching football yesterday, before switching to cocktails for reasons of gut-reduction...

alby · 11-23-2007, 04:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Evilmav2

I imbibed quite a few Spaten Optimators and Sam Adams Octoberfests while cooking turkeys and watching football yesterday, before switching to cocktails for reasons of gut-reduction...

the octoberfests taste good

Zaknaf3in · 11-23-2007, 03:24 PM

At the moment - Beck's.

It's a question of mood and situation for me.

When thirst is one of the decisive factors, it has to be a bitter, strong Pils like Beck's or Jever - rarely a Flensburger.

When in a relaxed mood, I'll eventually change to a Weizen.
Then my favourite pick's Franziskaner Hefe-Weissbier.

When I've been in die US, to me, most of the beers I tested during my one-month roadtrip around California seemed pretty much lighter than the "usual" german beer.

Don't know where this impression comes from, but I felt like I never got really drunk.

And for the light-beer in the US - no comment.

We were stayin' at the house of an ICQ mate in Riverside for some days, and I introduced Paulaner Hefeweizen Dunkel to the uncle of our mate - he fell asleep after two thirds of the bottle.

@Doc

To be living near Kloster Andechs has to be pretty advantageous!

alby · 11-24-2007, 06:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Zaknaf3in

At the moment - Beck's.

It's a question of mood and situation for me.

When thirst is one of the decisive factors, it has to be a bitter, strong Pils like Beck's or Jever - rarely a Flensburger.

When in a relaxed mood, I'll eventually change to a Weizen.
Then my favourite pick's Franziskaner Hefe-Weissbier.

When I've been in die US, to me, most of the beers I tested during my one-month roadtrip around California seemed pretty much lighter than the "usual" german beer.

Don't know where this impression comes from, but I felt like I never got really drunk.

And for the light-beer in the US - no comment.

We were stayin' at the house of an ICQ mate in Riverside for some days, and I introduced Paulaner Hefeweizen Dunkel to the uncle of our mate - he fell asleep after two thirds of the bottle.

@Doc

To be living near Kloster Andechs has to be pretty advantageous!

Europeans got the best fans in every sport... nice vid in your sig

MavsX · 11-25-2007, 01:47 PM

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Originally Posted by alby

Europeans got the best fans in every sport... nice vid in your sig

yeah dude, those are some crazy ass celtics fans. just kidding..but seriously though that would be awesome to sit there and experience that.

here is the link..for those of you that are intrigued.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=beDg2...94%D7%95%D7%91

Dr.Zoidberg · 11-25-2007, 08:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Zaknaf3in

At the moment - Beck's.

It's a question of mood and situation for me.

When thirst is one of the decisive factors, it has to be a bitter, strong Pils like Beck's or Jever - rarely a Flensburger.

When in a relaxed mood, I'll eventually change to a Weizen.
Then my favourite pick's Franziskaner Hefe-Weissbier.

When I've been in die US, to me, most of the beers I tested during my one-month roadtrip around California seemed pretty much lighter than the "usual" german beer.

Don't know where this impression comes from, but I felt like I never got really drunk.

And for the light-beer in the US - no comment.

We were stayin' at the house of an ICQ mate in Riverside for some days, and I introduced Paulaner Hefeweizen Dunkel to the uncle of our mate - he fell asleep after two thirds of the bottle.

@Doc

To be living near Kloster Andechs has to be pretty advantageous!

Yes. And as Munich isn´t far away either I´ve got a large choice of good beers.

I think the beer which is closest to american beer is "Kölsch". Beside of Weissbier I like it very much too and you can drink a lot of it without getting drunk.

dalmations202 · 11-28-2007, 12:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Zaknaf3in

At the moment - Beck's.

It's a question of mood and situation for me.

When thirst is one of the decisive factors, it has to be a bitter, strong Pils like Beck's or Jever - rarely a Flensburger.

When in a relaxed mood, I'll eventually change to a Weizen.
Then my favourite pick's Franziskaner Hefe-Weissbier.

When I've been in die US, to me, most of the beers I tested during my one-month roadtrip around California seemed pretty much lighter than the "usual" german beer.

Don't know where this impression comes from, but I felt like I never got really drunk.

And for the light-beer in the US - no comment.

We were stayin' at the house of an ICQ mate in Riverside for some days, and I introduced Paulaner Hefeweizen Dunkel to the uncle of our mate - he fell asleep after two thirds of the bottle.

@Doc

To be living near Kloster Andechs has to be pretty advantageous!

I have been drinking Paulaner HefeWeizen for nearly 20 years. I don't know of a much better beer. Started drinking it while in Munich in 1989. Is Franziskaner Hefe-Weissbier better? I haven't tried it.

I also heard that Sam Adams was coming out with a HefeWeizen and it is good. I still need to try it as well.

As for beer in the US versus German beer. If you want taste, in general, Germany wins hands down and without question. Admittedly there are some micro-brews that are pretty good, but in general, I'll take German bier every time. ein bier bitte!

Dr.Zoidberg · 11-28-2007, 01:38 PM

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Originally Posted by dalmations202

I have been drinking Paulaner HefeWeizen for nearly 20 years. I don't know of a much better beer. Started drinking it while in Munich in 1989. Is Franziskaner Hefe-Weissbier better? I haven't tried it.

I also heard that Sam Adams was coming out with a HefeWeizen and it is good. I still need to try it as well.

As for beer in the US versus German beer. If you want taste, in general, Germany wins hands down and without question. Admittedly there are some micro-brews that are pretty good, but in general, I'll take German bier every time. ein bier bitte!

Both, Paulaner and Franziskaner are very good popular wheat beers. There is no big difference between those two.

If you want something special you have to taste Kaltenberger Prinzregent Luitpold (much barm and very effervescent). The pale one is by far better than the dark version.

Another one is the Andechser Weißbier (as I posted before: It´s a beer from an abbey about 10 kilometer from my home town. A "pilgrimage site of beer drinkers", the so called: "Heiliger Berg" (holy mountain). They also brew a bock style beer with about 7% alcohol. As the padre always had trouble with visitors, they stopped to serve this beer at weekends.). This is in my opinion the best wheat beer (not the bock style beer) you can get and not only because it is brewed near my home.

Nevertheless I don´t know if you are able to get those two brands of beer in America. If you have a chance, you absolutely should try it!

P.S. At the moment I´m drinking a Franziskaner and it´s very good. Cheers!

chumdawg · 11-28-2007, 09:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Dr.Zoidberg

Both, Paulaner and Franziskaner are very good popular wheat beers. There is no big difference between those two.

P.S. At the moment I´m drinking a Franziskaner and it´s very good. Cheers!

At the moment, I too am enjoying a Franziskaner. It is lovely! A beautiful color and a heavenly head.

And the Schneider Aventinus...probably the best beer I have ever tasted.

MavsX · 11-23-2007, 06:02 PM

well my friend and i picked up a 24 bud light bottles the other night. Always a classic.

also, just picked up 24 more today.

left texas · 11-23-2007, 07:01 PM

Sipping a Samuel Adams Winter Lager right now, very good. Have Blue Moons and Black and Tans to follow. But the best beer of them all is FREE BEER!!!

Dirkgreatness · 11-24-2007, 04:39 PM

MavsX · 11-25-2007, 01:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Dirkgreatness

no way dude!

also, i have purchased 3 heineken mini kegs, and every time they are full of foam. The mini keg is worthless.

i think i buy it because it looks kinda cool. But then i get home, and i realize why i hate the mini keg.

alby · 11-25-2007, 02:15 PM

I really wish American football and American basketball had chants and songs like that, watching the English Premier League makes me envy them.

ty · 11-26-2007, 01:08 AM

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Originally Posted by alby

I really wish American football and American basketball had chants and songs like that, watching the English Premier League makes me envy them.

One word: Pride.

u2sarajevo · 11-26-2007, 01:12 AM

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Originally Posted by ty

One word: Pride.

In the name of love?

fluid.forty.one · 11-26-2007, 02:36 AM

After this weekend I can tell you my least favorite beer: Keystone Light

alby · 11-26-2007, 05:27 AM

^ yeah, bad stuff.

Zaknaf3in · 11-27-2007, 05:11 PM

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Originally Posted by alby

Europeans got the best fans in every sport... nice vid in your sig

Alas, I have never experienced a thing like this myself - I found it on Youtube, got goosebumps and felt like I had to share it. The supporters of my local soccer club Hertha BSC Berlin aren't that imaginative, their songs are quite dull to say the least. And a Olympic Stadium Berlin with 80k seats and only 35k fans to fill them doesn't help in this matter. I just love how the two groups in the video animate each other to sing even louder.

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Originally Posted by Dr.Zoidberg

Yes. And as Munich isn´t far away either I´ve got a large choice of good beers.

I think the beer which is closest to american beer is "Kölsch". Beside of Weissbier I like it very much too and you can drink a lot of it without getting drunk.

Yeah, now that you say it - that's quite true. As my parents are of rhenisch (ha - looked that word up - "rheinisch") origin, I've also quite a lot of occasions to get me some Früh Kölsch. I do like it a lot, but more as a seldom special - I think it would get dull after some weeks. I like my little variations.
Now - my cousins are from Augsburg and every Christmas they bring some crates of "Helles" - that's great stuff. Would that I could get it here in Berlin.

Now, to spin the discourse to a new subject - do you guys have some local specialities of the art of brewing that we should know?

As I'm from Berlin, theres Berliner Weisse (Berlin's Whiteness).
And as I found out, theres a Wikipedia article - on the english version even.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Berliner_Weisse

Alas, I don't think anyone of you will be able to get some into his hands - as it isn't even exported around Germany any more. Quite a shame, as I like it a lot on hot summer days.

Dr.Zoidberg · 11-28-2007, 06:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Zaknaf3in

Alas, I have never experienced a thing like this myself - I found it on Youtube, got goosebumps and felt like I had to share it. The supporters of my local soccer club Hertha BSC Berlin aren't that imaginative, their songs are quite dull to say the least. And a Olympic Stadium Berlin with 80k seats and only 35k fans to fill them doesn't help in this matter. I just love how the two groups in the video animate each other to sing even louder.

Yeah, now that you say it - that's quite true. As my parents are of rhenisch (ha - looked that word up - "rheinisch") origin, I've also quite a lot of occasions to get me some Früh Kölsch. I do like it a lot, but more as a seldom special - I think it would get dull after some weeks. I like my little variations.
Now - my cousins are from Augsburg and every Christmas they bring some crates of "Helles" - that's great stuff. Would that I could get it here in Berlin.

Now, to spin the discourse to a new subject - do you guys have some local specialities of the art of brewing that we should know?

As I'm from Berlin, theres Berliner Weisse (Berlin's Whiteness).
And as I found out, theres a Wikipedia article - on the english version even.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Berliner_Weisse

Alas, I don't think anyone of you will be able to get some into his hands - as it isn't even exported around Germany any more. Quite a shame, as I like it a lot on hot summer days.

Berliner Weiße is more of a cocktail than a beer. As I´m a proponent of the "pure" beers, I´ve never tasted it before. Also as you mentioned, it´s hard to get in Bavaria.

Normally I don´t like shandy like for example "Radler" (beer with lemonade), "Russ" (wheat beer with lemonade) or "Mohr" (wheat beer with coke) very much, depite it´s very popular here (especially in summer). But as Berliner Weiße has some cult status I would try it next time, if I´m in Berlin.