Beer Advice Please

**Toker** · 07-27-07, 02:46 PM

I've recently been in a new beer mode (happens about twice a year), where I have to find something new and tasty. I'm a big fan of German beers or dark beers in general. I love Hefeweizen, especially Franziskaner:

But, the local AJ's Fine Foods stop carrying it and I heard Trader Joes over here on the west side carries it, but havent confirmed that yet.

Also another great one I recently discovered is Hefeweizen's parent company, Spaten, that makes Optimator.

^^ That shit is just straight up smooth and tasty. It's also like over 7% alcohol which helps too.

Recommend some beers for me people!

**Redeye7** · 07-27-07, 02:58 PM

I would love to try but I can't stop drinking Guinness long enough to branch out any more. I'm addicted.

It's kind of low on the alcohol content but oh well, just drink more.

Or make Irish Car Bombs

**DuDDy** · 07-27-07, 03:00 PM

toker if you are looking for a good beer try Skullsplitter, if you can find it. The only place that Ive found it is in the liquor store in Fargo. The only down side of it is that they only sell it by the bottle, but it is well worth it. :9 :9

**laggyNgroovy** · 07-27-07, 03:00 PM

Uhmmm..... we are in Texas, that means Shiner. I'm pretty much all over the map myself. You've probably had all the standards

Smithwick's
Samuel Smith's Nut Brown Ale
Young's Oatmeal Stout
Newcastle Brown Ale
Chimay - multiple types

But another one I like, just because its VERY different, try this

http://www.seanmulholland.com/arc/03...spberry-be.php

**Toker** · 07-27-07, 03:02 PM

Originally Posted by laggyNgroovy

Uhmmm..... we are in Texas, that means Shiner. I'm pretty much all over the map myself. You've probably had all the standards

Smithwick's
Samuel Smith's Nut Brown Ale
Young's Oatmeal Stout
Newcastle Brown Ale
Chimay - multiple types

But another one I like, just because its VERY different, try this

http://www.seanmulholland.com/arc/03...spberry-be.php

Rasberry beer sounds odd, but I'm down to try anything. Keep em coming!

**laggyNgroovy** · 07-27-07, 03:05 PM

They also make it in Currant and, uhmmm, Peach I think it was.

High alchohol content too.

**DuDDy** · 07-27-07, 03:17 PM

Also, I live in Minnesota/North Dakota so there are excellent microbrews up here. I dont know if they distribute that far but heres a list of brewers to try:

Schell - Carmel Bock and their seasonal winter Snowstorm is amazing
Summit - Good IPA and EPA, also make an excellent porter as well
Leinenkugels - Honeyweis, Original, Berryweis and Creamy Dark

**ccMyggaN** · 07-27-07, 03:20 PM

If you like dark beer ..youd taste killkenny,, its not as guinness wich you can tar a boat with

The foam is tiny tiny bubbles like cream

its tapped 3 times to get it right in glass

1/3 at time ..let it clear up and tap again..and again. icecold killkenny with a smooth creamy foam at top..jummmmmy

**jason_jinx** · 07-27-07, 03:26 PM

SHINER BOCK!!!!!

Shiner Bock is a distinctive, rich, full-flavored, deep amber-colored beer. Its handcrafted brewing process creates an inviting smooth taste without the excessive bitterness that characterizes many micro, specialty and imported beers.

Top honors include:

May, 2005
Australian International Beer Awards
Bronze Medal, Shiner Bock —Dark Lager

May, 2004
Australian International Beer Awards
Bronze Medal, Shiner Bock,
International Packaged Beer—Dark Lager

May 2003
Australian International Beer Awards
Bronze Medal, Shiner Bock,
International Packaged Beer—Dark Lagers

October 10, 2002
Great American Beer Festival
Bronze Medal, Shiner Bock, American Dark Lager

October 5, 2001
Great American Beer Festival
Bronze Medal, Shiner Bock, American Dark Lager