msmith81
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So I was thinking about what I really like. Then I came to the realization that I don't know. My tastes seem to be all around. So I thought if I post a list of my likes/favorites/regulars (difference being regulars might be cheaper and easier to get ahold of then favorites or just to keep quantity over quality sometimes, yes, shameful) and then my dislikes, maybe you guys could help me put focus on this.
So for likes and such:
Labatts Blue and Labatts Light are my staples. Keep these around for when I just want a good beer right from the bottle. Always tastes crisp, love the tickle from the carbonation it gives me, always thought it had some kind of wood soaked flavor, but probably doesn't. lol.
Sam Adams
Lite. Not sure about it. After drinking the Lager, it seems weak, but if I have the choice of this or Bud, I'd go this way every time.
Boston Lager. Good now and then, great on tap I think. Usually have at least a 6 pack in the fridge to pick and chose between this and other beers.
Oktoberfest. Love it, buy a case or two when it's out.
Winterfest. full and filling, feels like it's adding meat to my bones.
Bitburger. Good now and again. price keeps it out of my fridge most the time.
Blue Moon. yeah, love the citrus to it. unique, love the cloudy appearance.
Tequiza. no, it's not the same thing as Corona! Everyone tells me to just get Corona.
Miller High Life. Strange, but I like this one. My grandfather has this at his home, and I'll grab a few while I'm there. Makes a nice break from other stuff from time to time.
That's all I can think of right now (and it's really late) that I really drink all the time or come back to steadily.
Stuff I didn't like:
Great Lakes Burning River. Tastes okay when you first tip it back, but when it rolls to the back of the tongue, I swear I thought I was drinking chemicals. It was naaaaasty. Feels like I'm drinking cleaning solution.
Sierra Nevada
Indian Pale Ale. I dunno, this just doesn't hit it with me. No love here.
Brown Ale. Wasn't bad, but it just seemed boring. Didn't make me wanna drink it, or want another.
Warsteiner. I don't know if it was an old case or something, but it sucked. It was skunky and I don't think it was worth finishing.
Spaten. Pretty neutral. I'd drink it again, and might have to give it another shot.
Upper Canada. YUCK. We actually poured out an entire case of this stuff. Shop told me it was like a Labatts/molson style. Didn't come close in my eyes.
Arrogant Bastard. Lives up to its name, and its not for me.
Heinieken. what's the hype here???
any of the Natural, Busch, Bud Light beers. There's always a ton of these cans and bottles laying around the college dorms here. cheap and easy to get ahold of, but not good in the least.
I'll admit it, I'll drink Bud. A local mexican restaurant only serves Bud on tap. So I'll indulge in the 32 ounce glass for 3.50. It's not that bad, they pour it into a frozen mug that must weigh 4-5 pounds by itself, and it comes out with frost floating on top from the glass. Though not a fan, when it's the only thing they have, and it's 3.50 for a 32 ounces when Buffalo Wild Wings is selling a pint of anything else for more, it's tasty enough.
So right now I feel like I'm very hit or miss on my choices. I know a lot of people that only stick with one style or brand. I'll try anything anyone hands me, but a lot of times it just doesn't leave a distinct impression. I've learned to drink a lot of stuff from my dad, we never had Bud around. He drinks all sorts of different stuff, and I guess I kind of inherited/learned that. I'm only 25, and didn't start drinking beer really until age 22. But I look at most people my age swilling Nati Light and Bud Light and I just ask why bother? Or my dad's girlfriend who drinks Michelob Ultra Light. YUCK.
Okay, so now with all that out, what's everyone think?
So for likes and such:
Labatts Blue and Labatts Light are my staples. Keep these around for when I just want a good beer right from the bottle. Always tastes crisp, love the tickle from the carbonation it gives me, always thought it had some kind of wood soaked flavor, but probably doesn't. lol.
Sam Adams
Lite. Not sure about it. After drinking the Lager, it seems weak, but if I have the choice of this or Bud, I'd go this way every time.
Boston Lager. Good now and then, great on tap I think. Usually have at least a 6 pack in the fridge to pick and chose between this and other beers.
Oktoberfest. Love it, buy a case or two when it's out.
Winterfest. full and filling, feels like it's adding meat to my bones.
Bitburger. Good now and again. price keeps it out of my fridge most the time.
Blue Moon. yeah, love the citrus to it. unique, love the cloudy appearance.
Tequiza. no, it's not the same thing as Corona! Everyone tells me to just get Corona.
Miller High Life. Strange, but I like this one. My grandfather has this at his home, and I'll grab a few while I'm there. Makes a nice break from other stuff from time to time.
That's all I can think of right now (and it's really late) that I really drink all the time or come back to steadily.
Stuff I didn't like:
Great Lakes Burning River. Tastes okay when you first tip it back, but when it rolls to the back of the tongue, I swear I thought I was drinking chemicals. It was naaaaasty. Feels like I'm drinking cleaning solution.
Sierra Nevada
Indian Pale Ale. I dunno, this just doesn't hit it with me. No love here.
Brown Ale. Wasn't bad, but it just seemed boring. Didn't make me wanna drink it, or want another.
Warsteiner. I don't know if it was an old case or something, but it sucked. It was skunky and I don't think it was worth finishing.
Spaten. Pretty neutral. I'd drink it again, and might have to give it another shot.
Upper Canada. YUCK. We actually poured out an entire case of this stuff. Shop told me it was like a Labatts/molson style. Didn't come close in my eyes.
Arrogant Bastard. Lives up to its name, and its not for me.
Heinieken. what's the hype here???
any of the Natural, Busch, Bud Light beers. There's always a ton of these cans and bottles laying around the college dorms here. cheap and easy to get ahold of, but not good in the least.
I'll admit it, I'll drink Bud. A local mexican restaurant only serves Bud on tap. So I'll indulge in the 32 ounce glass for 3.50. It's not that bad, they pour it into a frozen mug that must weigh 4-5 pounds by itself, and it comes out with frost floating on top from the glass. Though not a fan, when it's the only thing they have, and it's 3.50 for a 32 ounces when Buffalo Wild Wings is selling a pint of anything else for more, it's tasty enough.
So right now I feel like I'm very hit or miss on my choices. I know a lot of people that only stick with one style or brand. I'll try anything anyone hands me, but a lot of times it just doesn't leave a distinct impression. I've learned to drink a lot of stuff from my dad, we never had Bud around. He drinks all sorts of different stuff, and I guess I kind of inherited/learned that. I'm only 25, and didn't start drinking beer really until age 22. But I look at most people my age swilling Nati Light and Bud Light and I just ask why bother? Or my dad's girlfriend who drinks Michelob Ultra Light. YUCK.
Okay, so now with all that out, what's everyone think?