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Frank Baron
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The Wonderful World of Beer
I've semi-recently (about five or six years) become interested in beer -- beyond simply slaking a thirst. I very much enjoy sampling new ones and adding to my list of favourites.
So, thought I, why not a stickied thread devoted to this humble, yet surprisingly versatile beverage?
Natch, I'll have to do the same for aficionados of the grape. And spirits.
And non-alcoholic drinks.
(I wish Runboard's software allowed for the creation of sub-forums.)
--- You can observe a lot just by watching - Yogi Berra
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6/27/2012, 1:26 pm
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cbets57
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Re: The Wonderful World of Beer
Ah, I should extend an invitation to a certain someone I know who is a beer expert. A few people here remember Jedi (Sean) from AWR, the resident pirate.
Any objections?
--- Cindy
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6/27/2012, 2:00 pm
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Frank Baron
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Re: The Wonderful World of Beer
Heck no, invite anyone you wish.
--- You can observe a lot just by watching - Yogi Berra
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6/27/2012, 2:19 pm
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qupie
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Re: The Wonderful World of Beer
Beer is like watered down skunk juice.
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6/27/2012, 6:24 pm
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ChunkyC
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Re: The Wonderful World of Beer
Where's the falling down in a dead faint smiley?
I am a recovering alcoholic who has been clean and sober for over 25 years, but I still salivate when I think of beer. On a hot summer day (or a winter day in the Caymans), there was nothing better than a Carlsberg with a spritz of lime.
--- "The first five days after the weekend are the toughest." - A. Nonny Mousse
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6/27/2012, 6:28 pm
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Frank Baron
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Re: The Wonderful World of Beer
Charlie, I thought about you before deciding to make, and sticky these threads.
I want you to know that I have the greatest admiration and respect for what you've accomplished in these 25+ years. I believe you know how alcoholism had a devastating effect on my marriage, me, and my sons.
I know well the size of the dragon you had to slay - that you have to keep slaying - and I love you for it.
But I decided you were far enough along recovery road that you could either handle, or ignore, any posts that might cause an issue.
I'll tip my next Tetley in your direction, my friend.
--- You can observe a lot just by watching - Yogi Berra
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6/27/2012, 7:20 pm
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ChunkyC
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Re: The Wonderful World of Beer
You are mah brutha from anotha mutha, my friend.
Yes, I can keep that dragon at bay now. But I'll never forget how close I came to crossing the point of no return.
I admire those, like my brother Les, who can quaff an ale or three with pals while watching the big game and then not touch a drop for weeks or even months. For me the only solution was cold turkey never touch a drop again.
But beer as an art form still gets the thumbs up from me. From Guinness to Keiths, it takes a true artisan to brew a fine beer.
--- "The first five days after the weekend are the toughest." - A. Nonny Mousse
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6/27/2012, 7:33 pm
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Slick2097
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Re: The Wonderful World of Beer
Being British, I think most people would assume that I like beer .. Well I don't. Nor lagers or Bitter's or Ales. I don't like the taste of most of them (and I have tried them).
See, for me, its never been about getting blotto'd, a drink has to taste nice, be that coffee, tea, beer, wine, cider or even Mountain Dew. It has to taste good or I don't want to drink it.
I am someone who will drink maybe 1 or 2 glasses of something a month, if that. Its very much a take it or leave it for me and I have to be in the mood for it. Generally its with company and at events etc, I never drink alone.
There was a lot of peer pressure when growing up as a teenager to go out and get drunk but I just decided against it. I drank coke or lemonade, still had as much fun as the rest of my friends and didn't feel rough the next morning
(I should say, major Kudos to all who have overcome issues with any substance, be that alcohol or other .. hats off to you all).
I do like some, the Leffe white beer from Belgium is very nice, sometimes the supermarkets here get some nice local brewed beer in, strawberry beer is very nice but for the large part, I tend not to drink.
Ste.
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6/29/2012, 8:16 am
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Frank Baron
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Current Faves
Over the past few years I've learned I generally prefer lagers. Didn't realize it until I made a list of favourite beers a year or two ago.
Canada has some great craft breweries (as I'm sure many other countries do as well) but if I had to only pick one beer (Horrors!) it would be a French beer. (I know! French!??)
But, so it is. I flat-out love Kronenbourg 1664. It's light, crisp and refreshing. They've been making it for 350 years, so I guess they've worked out the kinks. A truly fine beer.
In no particular order, some other faves:
Creemore Springs Lager - rich, full-bodied, its colour is slightly darker than amber. A wonderful Canadian brew.
Rickard's Red. Recently purchased by Molson/Coors, Rickard's was another small Canadian craft brewer. I particularly like the Red with food - most particularly with fish n' chips. Lighter than it looks, with just a hint of tang.
Moosehead lager is another light, crisp beer from Canada's oldest independent brewery. I'm surprised it hasn't been bought out by one of the Big Boys (but hope it never will).
I'll add more as we go along.
--- You can observe a lot just by watching - Yogi Berra
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6/29/2012, 3:08 pm
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cbets57
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Re: The Wonderful World of Beer
I've actually heard of Kronenberg and Moosehead.
I don't generally drink beer, but when I do I prefer a "real" one and not one of those commercial lite things. I can only handle one, maybe two, which is fine with me. Fills me up fast, but at least I can taste it!!
We have a lot of local micro-breweries around here that produce some fine ales and lagers. You've probably heard of Leinenkugel's? Point, or New Glarus?
Of course, La Crosse is home to G. Heileman's which used to be pretty big with Old Style. Not headquarterdd here anymore, but a local establishment runs it and produces La Crosse and City Beers.
--- Cindy
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6/29/2012, 3:23 pm
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