USSoldier11B 0 Posted July 13, 2003 My city, Ft. Collins, Colorado is home to some of the finest craft breweries in the U.S. I myself, am strongly an anti-macrobrew individual. (i.e. Budweiser/Coors/Miller) Many smaller U.S. breweries are returning to traditional European brewing styles to bring taste back to our beloved beverage. While some of us disagree in almost every aspect, I think most of us can agree that Europe pioneered the art of brewing the ambrosia of the common man. Basically the aim of this thread is to get the opinions of this multi-cultural forum on beers and what would be good to try to expand the horizons of us beer enthusiasts. Our best two breweries here are New Belgium Brewing Co. and O'Dell's Brewing Co. New Belgium produces of course, Belgian style ales in the Belgian monk tradition. While I don't care for their ultra-traditional brews because they are a bit too dark for my taste, some of their lighter selections such as Fat Tire Amber Ale and Sunshine Wheat are among my favorites. (Try them, you will be pleased, considering this is American beer.) O'Dells produces two of my favorite beers, 90 Shilling Scottish style ale, and Easy Street Wheat, and unfiltered citrus laced beer. Both breweries are becoming popular at exponential rates among the more cultured beer drinkers in America. Does the cities or countries you live in produce any beers that you particularly like. Mainly I'd like to get an idea of what to try out. New Belgium O'Dells While I know these beers are not available in Europe, you might want to poke around some of your more refined liquor stores in the Western U.S. if you are interested Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ran 0 Posted July 13, 2003 i'm not really a beer amateur , but 1 or two cans of cheap beer while watching Football or any other sport doesn't hurt and from time to times , a "Pression" in a bar or things like that but the best beers i've drank were the "pressions" or "demis" during the second part of my drill in the Foyer at Aubagne , i don't know what kind of beer it was , blonde , dark etc , but damn , it was great after a week of hard work i had an uncle who has a red and blue 2CV with Kronenbourg written on its side for a long time when he was the owner of a Café Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
turms 0 Posted July 13, 2003 Grreat thread I am working in a beer restaurant wich offers 15 beers in tab,and 80 beers in bottles... The brewery that interests me the most in usa is the anchor brewery in san fransisco.They dont bring that many american beers in Finland,so i am totally out whats happening in the beer world over there...Many macrobrewerys have submerged lately here in Finland and things are looking bright. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
USSoldier11B 0 Posted July 13, 2003 Quote[/b] ]The brewery that interests me the most in usa is the anchor brewery in san fransisco. Very popular among American micro-brew enthusiasts, but NBB is starting to give them a run for their money as their market reach has spread to California. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ran 0 Posted July 13, 2003 juist a small Q , do you spend your life drinking or ?? i mean , how can one know so much about beer ? i knew of the vine experts but not of the beer experts Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
USSoldier11B 0 Posted July 13, 2003 I'm a Merlot fanatic too!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
turms 0 Posted July 13, 2003 I have to know,its my work right now (along with studying) And besides,its interesting.One doesnt have to drink more than one beer to get happy ;) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
USSoldier11B 0 Posted July 13, 2003 I'm an armed security guard in the civilian world (when I'm not in college) One of our sites that we protect is New Belgium Brewery, another is a large liquor store. I ask a lot of questions. I believe a good soldier's taste in alcohol should surpass selections such as Bud Light, Shlitz Malt liquor, and Mad Dog 20/20. I like me some Jager though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Warin 0 Posted July 13, 2003 Canadian macrobrewery beer is generally a lot better than American. That being said, all bets are off when it comes to microbrewery stuff. These guys almost without exception have a heavy duty dedication to good beer. So at that point it comes down to personal preference and taste, because it's all pretty damn good Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Frisbee 0 Posted July 13, 2003 New Belgium Brewing Co. *beams* So I won't have to say Belgium is one of the best countries in the beer department The specialty beers are especially good,but in my humble (and extremely subjective)opinion our normal 'pub' beers are better than other nations' as well,Stella Artois is very popular in other countries too. I tried Heineken and it's like....dishwater (probably just me though,seeing how popular it is worldwide) This is about the only department I'm patriotic in I guess Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FSPilot 0 Posted July 13, 2003 My old boss was in the army before he retired (duh). He was stationed in Germany before and was telling us about how his entire company would just head down to oktoberfest and get as drunk as they could. it'd take them a week or so to all get back to their base, so many people would take the wrong train and end up somewhere wierd. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DarkLight 0 Posted July 13, 2003 Most famous beers here (so probable the best ones too) are Jupiler, Stella Artois, Palm, Duvel, etc I sometimes drink some beer, but i'm only 16 so i don't do it a lot at all. It's legal to drink it here, as far as i know in the US you need to be 21 to buy it. Or was it 18? Oh well... Here you can buy beer just like you buy normal food... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
turms 0 Posted July 13, 2003 Canadian macrobrewery beer is generally a lot better than American.That being said, all bets are off when it comes to microbrewery stuff. Â These guys almost without exception have a heavy duty dedication to good beer. Â So at that point it comes down to personal preference and taste, because it's all pretty damn good My information about canadian beers limits to Trois Pistoles, Eau Benite ,Raftman ,La Maudite and Fin Du Monde. they are pretty strong to me so i dont drink them so often... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FSPilot 0 Posted July 13, 2003 Most famous beers here (so probable the best ones too) are Jupiler, Stella Artois, Palm, Duvel, etcI sometimes drink some beer, but i'm only 16 so i don't do it a lot at all. Â It's legal to drink it here, as far as i know in the US you need to be 21 to buy it. Â Or was it 18? Â Oh well... Here you can buy beer just like you buy normal food... 21 to drink 18 to smoke 18 to get in a strip club 18 to be charged as an adult 17 to register for selective service 17 to get drivers license in NJ Raise your hand if you the drinking age should be 18 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
turms 0 Posted July 13, 2003 Most famous beers here (so probable the best ones too) are Jupiler, Stella Artois, Palm, Duvel, etcI sometimes drink some beer, but i'm only 16 so i don't do it a lot at all. Â It's legal to drink it here, as far as i know in the US you need to be 21 to buy it. Â Or was it 18? Â Oh well... Here you can buy beer just like you buy normal food... 21 to drink 18 to smoke 18 to get in a strip club 18 to be charged as an adult 17 to register for selective service 17 to get drivers license in NJ Raise your hand if you the drinking age should be 18 doesnt that depend on the state that you live in? I have allways imagined it does. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted July 13, 2003 18 to be charged as an adult Are you sure that's always the case? Anyway....Australia, my homeland, produces some fine small-brewery beers. In particular Coopers....lovely Ales, Draughts, Stouts etc. Hmmmm......getting thirsy...... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DarkLight 0 Posted July 13, 2003 Holy shit, you guys reply fast, i wonder why this thread is so popular... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DarkLight 0 Posted July 13, 2003 Most famous beers here (so probable the best ones too) are Jupiler, Stella Artois, Palm, Duvel, etcI sometimes drink some beer, but i'm only 16 so i don't do it a lot at all. Â It's legal to drink it here, as far as i know in the US you need to be 21 to buy it. Â Or was it 18? Â Oh well... Here you can buy beer just like you buy normal food... 21 to drink 18 to smoke 18 to get in a strip club 18 to be charged as an adult 17 to register for selective service 17 to get drivers license in NJ Raise your hand if you the drinking age should be 18 Drinking: no age smoking: no age strip: 18 adult: 18 license: 18 Not that much difference... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
turms 0 Posted July 13, 2003 Holy shit, you guys reply fast, i wonder why this thread is so popular... A nice thread that unites people,all can agree for something ( i hope) for a chance Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DarkLight 0 Posted July 13, 2003 Holy shit, you guys reply fast, i wonder why this thread is so popular... A nice thread that unites people,all can agree for something ( i hope) for a chance Gotta love booze! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
turms 0 Posted July 13, 2003 Allright! Lets say you have to pick up one bottle of beer with you,what would it be? mine would be Schlentgerla Rauchbier from Germany. EDIT : at least now.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hellfish6 7 Posted July 13, 2003 I do like Anchor. There are also a lot of really good microbrews from Madison, Wisconsin. The Capitol Brewery is one that is especially good. And I think you should have a high school diploma in order to drink or get a driver's license. Age is relative to experience. I've know idiots that were 25 and lots of brilliant 15 year olds. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Frisbee 0 Posted July 13, 2003 I think that you can drink if you drink beer,I started at sixteen IIRC. (though there are always exceptions,but I think parental rules play a bigger part anyway) But when some kids aged 12-14 drink baccardi breezer and stuff like that I kind of frown upon it,it's alcohol,but it's like lemonade really... I'm not saying I wasn't a kid at 16 but I didn't overdo it (too much) If you drink beer you feel you're getting drunk,if you pour too much in it comes right back out,but those baccardi stuff just hits you on the head later. Some kids had a small coma because they drank too much of it,acting all tough and then ending up in a hospital bed for a few days... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CrunchyFrog 0 Posted July 13, 2003 Well, I live just outside of Copenhagen, and they have our two biggest beer-brewies, Carlsberg and the alittle smaller Tuborg. Carlsberg is good, but i prefer a cold Tuborg... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
