Pfft, I've got some barleywines and porters that would put a little hair on your Bud-Light drinking chest

_________________
Hold my beer and watch this...

Oh shit, he brought up barleywines. I love me a barleywine. I've been really into Young's Double Chocolate Stout, to talk about a different stout...my homebrewing buddy turned me onto it and it is delicious with and without all the Car Bomb fixins

_________________
mechaphil

Careful, ETC's gonna thing you're a pansy boy for not drinking fizzy yellow piss

_________________
Hold my beer and watch this...

No he won't - this is a man who went car bomb for car bomb with me during his highly-anticipated return to WNY!

_________________
mechaphil

What Phil said.

Remember, Guinness IS on tap at my pub, and perfectly fits my everyday, drinking man atmosphere. However, if Guinness were to (God forbid) come out with "cherry-berry" or "cappuccino surprise", rest assured they shall never touch my tap lines!

_________________
Oh lord, it's hard to be humble, when you're perfect in every way. I can't wait to look in the mirror, 'cause I get better looking each day. To know me is to love me, I must be a hell of a man. Oh lord, it's hard to be humble, but I'm doin' the best that I can.

I'm pretty sure all of the world would rise up against Guinness if they did.

_________________
mechaphil

Guinness is still a 4% light beer no matter what the color.

I can give you a 9% Imperial IPA that would curl your toenails.
more alcohol per pint is exactly what the working man would order.

_________________
Hold my beer and watch this...

At EBC in Fredonia, they have an absolutely excellent scotch ale that tops out at 9.4 that is like an angel's kiss. I could drink that all night.

They've got a chocolate cherry stout that rings in at 9.1 that, ETC's disapproval of fruit flavorings in beer or not, would get you drunk and get the girl you brought with you drunk too

_________________
mechaphil

Beer is not supposed to taste like wine, though, Cross. Also, it depends upon what the working man would have to spend for a beer...these "niche beers" can be rather pricey. Joe Sixpack doesn't usually go to California boutique bars after work to drink beer, you know.

_________________
Oh lord, it's hard to be humble, when you're perfect in every way. I can't wait to look in the mirror, 'cause I get better looking each day. To know me is to love me, I must be a hell of a man. Oh lord, it's hard to be humble, but I'm doin' the best that I can.

Well I can argue macro beer doesn't really take like beer at all...or anything else for that matter.
You're supposed to be able to actually taste the malt and hops

You do know most American light lagers got their taste during WWII to please the working woman's palate right?

_________________
Hold my beer and watch this...

Most of these beers have been brewed since like 1850...whatchoo talkin' about, Willis!

_________________
Oh lord, it's hard to be humble, when you're perfect in every way. I can't wait to look in the mirror, 'cause I get better looking each day. To know me is to love me, I must be a hell of a man. Oh lord, it's hard to be humble, but I'm doin' the best that I can.

Oh no man....those breweries have been around for that long but recipes have changed a lot.


http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/American-style_lager

_________________
Hold my beer and watch this...

Stop telling me all this! You're ruining my ignorant bliss!!

_________________
Oh lord, it's hard to be humble, when you're perfect in every way. I can't wait to look in the mirror, 'cause I get better looking each day. To know me is to love me, I must be a hell of a man. Oh lord, it's hard to be humble, but I'm doin' the best that I can.

Bwahahahaha!!


http://www.homebrew.com/articles/article02220201.shtml

The fact of the matter is, what American breweries used to brew, is called a "Classic American Pilsner".
You've never had one and I've never had one.
There are no commercial examples available although some homebrewers still make it.
It's a much maltier pilsner, slightly darker in color and brewed with a fair amount of corn.

_________________
Hold my beer and watch this...

All this talk of Guinness reminds me of my Birthday. We were driving back to town from finishing up xmas shopping and found this little watering hole in Pictou, NS. that served Keith’s Dark. Can't remember the % of it, but it had the taste of Guinness, but wasn't as heavy, nor did it have the thick taste. All I remember was drinking the pitcher me Lass bought me for my birthday (it was 2 in the afternoon and she was the D.D.) and thinking to myself, wow. This was an amazing idea!

Getting back to the beer of topic, however, Sam Adams is considered "Imported" up here in Canadia. I have to say, I am a big fan of this beer while watching our home games. When we're on the road for whatever reason, I switch to the Moosehead Dry Ice. Hand in hand, the stronger beer helps me to cope with the home team announcers (should Harry and RJ not be available)

Looks like I'll be drinking a lot of Dry ice in the next 2 weeks

_________________
If it's a tight squeeze, spit on it! - NyI

He's a middling AHL player who had the good fortune of a drunk arbitrator. - The Squanto re: Tim Kennedy

I fully support further research!!

I like New Belgium brewing CO's Fat Tire Ale about best, and had a cider made at Coopersmiths in FT. Collins, Colorado over several annual fall productions, which was dry and crisp with a faint tart apple taste (6% alcohol) - it was a favorite. I also greatly enjoy Guinness in the winter, but don't care for it when it is hot out for some reason.

I economize during Sabres games, and usually consume Bud or Beam!!

_________________
-------------------------------------------------------
"I don't feel like Satan, but I am to them"
Neil Young

I'm damned excited to be heading to Pearl St. for some quality Buffalo-brewed beers on Saturday!

_________________
mechaphil

*sniff...

I miss Trainwrecks....

God damnit, That's it! I'm tellin Tara we're bookin'er for Buffalo sooner than expected! I just got 10 new Vacation days today and what better way to use them than to go to Buffalo to taste test good beer!

_________________
If it's a tight squeeze, spit on it! - NyI

He's a middling AHL player who had the good fortune of a drunk arbitrator. - The Squanto re: Tim Kennedy

Huzzah! This time she won't be deathly ill and be able to enjoy everything to the fullest. You'll be able to down all the wings, weck, brews, and Mighty you can stomach! (And this time, we're goin to Flying Bison, dammit!)

_________________
mechaphil

Ain't nothing wrong with that, home cheese...I often do High Life or Icehouse with my Cutty.

_________________
Oh lord, it's hard to be humble, when you're perfect in every way. I can't wait to look in the mirror, 'cause I get better looking each day. To know me is to love me, I must be a hell of a man. Oh lord, it's hard to be humble, but I'm doin' the best that I can.