Ugh, starting new medicine on Sunday. No beer for six months! Not really going to be enjoying this.....

I think it's time I joined this thread, I've started to enjoy the taste of beer, and have been on the search of the latest and greatest. So far the 'new' beers I've tried Rolling Rock (liked it) , Guinness (being my favorite so far), Alexander Keith's Pale Ale (good), Tuborg (Did not like it at all), Sapporo (not bad), Tankhouse (liked it) Stella Artois (was ok), Dos equis (didn't like it that much), Strongbow (was ok at first, don't like it that much anymore). In my fridge right now is Kronenbourg, Apostel Brau, Faxe, and Furstenberg.

So I'm wondering what are some of the staples of "great" beer that I will probably overlook, any that really stand out, I'm very of new to this. I used to drink Corona, and Budweiser a bit but after having some much better stuff I realize there is some really good tasting beer out there! 

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Originally Posted by Swatcsi 

I think it's time I joined this thread, I've started to enjoy the taste of beer, and have been on the search of the latest and greatest. So far the 'new' beers I've tried Rolling Rock (liked it) , Guinness (being my favorite so far), Alexander Keith's Pale Ale (good), Tuborg (Did not like it at all), Sapporo (not bad), Tankhouse (liked it) Stella Artois (was ok), Dos equis (didn't like it that much), Strongbow (was ok at first, don't like it that much anymore). In my fridge right now is Kronenbourg, Apostel Brau, Faxe, and Furstenberg.

 

So I'm wondering what are some of the staples of "great" beer that I will probably overlook, any that really stand out, I'm very of new to this. I used to drink Corona, and Budweiser a bit but after having some much better stuff I realize there is some really good tasting beer out there! 

First off, Strongbow is a cider, not a beer. As for the rest of the beers you have sampled so far, most seem to be from the big multinationals and I wouldn't waste my time on them, but as you have come from drinking Corona and Buttwiper I suppose some of them are an improvement ;-)

I have never really been too impressed by most Canadian craft beers, but while taking a look at what is available in your neck of the woods I saw this and really would love to try it:

http://www.thebeerstore.ca/beers/muskoka-chocolate-cranberry

A friend just came back from Canada and had I known I would have had him bring me back a bottle. Looks seasonal, so probably will not be around when he goes back. A lot of the other Muskoka beers look good as well.

If you want to take a step up I would start sampling the beers on this page:

http://www.thebeerstore.ca/beers/search/advanced?brand=92&type=All&sub_type=All&country=All&brewer=All&title_1=&=Submit

Looks like you might like the pale ales, and maybe even the IPAs. I have always liked the Belgian style Unibroue beers, but you might want to try other beers first as the Unibroue beers are pretty strong and not yet to your liking.

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Dogfish Head's Indian Brown Ale is very good, one of my favorites of their less funky offerings. It's not really a micro-brew but Newcastle Brown ale has always been very satisfying to me, especially if you can find it on tap.

No complaints with the Dogfish Head Indian Brown Ale, a great beer. Another favorite of mine is the Rogue Hazelnut Brown ale.

Newcastle Brown ale that isn't even brewed in Newcastle anymore. First they moved the brewing across the Tyne to Gateshead and now it is brewed in Yorkshire at the John Smith brewey in Tadcaster. The brand is owned by Heinken and sales are now greater in the USA than in the UK.

Doing a six of these tonight, and a 22 of Racer 5 if things go according to plan, as in, I don't pass out first.

Very interesting, as there is almost a passion fruit, citrus aroma with maybe some pine in there, then you get that grapefruity, passion fruity mix taste followed by a mild, sweet malt and some bitterness as it fades.  Not hint of its nearly 8% alcohol strength, making this dangerously good (for you).

I really need to get around to buying a sixer of Lagunitas Sucks IPA.  A lot of positive impressions for that beer and it is still in supermarkets around here.

Had an Innis & Gunn today, was pretty good, had a unique flavor, I would for sure buy it again. Had a beer from a local brewery called Crazy Canuck, I thought it was awful couldn't even drink it. Had Hoegaarden for the first time (serious), was ok, had a citrus flavor, wasn't my thing, though it wasn't bad. Yesterday, had Apostel Brau, I liked it, I would buy it again.

Why are you drinking a 6 of Lagunitas Sucks, then a bomber of Racer 5? Seems like a lot of wasted beer to me. By the third Sucks you're not going to give a crud what you're drinking and it'd be cheaper/smarter to go to Yuengling or something similar at that point if you're just trying to get drunk. Savour good beer, don't try to just get trashed on it. Hell 2 Lagunitas Sucks a bomber of Racer 5 will have you more than buzzed.

It's just beer man, you're supposed to drink it.  Waste of beer?  It's not wasted if I enjoy it.

I had three then ate a great dinner then had the other three as I listened to the headphones and watched the snow fall.  Never made it to the Racer 5, I decide to have that with lunch today.

Hey check this site out: http://drinkify.org/

Kinda funny.  For a few minutes.

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In a sad and ironic twist, I was able to find some Founders Breakfast Stout locally. Unfortunately today is the last day I can enjoy alcohol. Hopefully the stout will be worth all the effort I hav put into finding it and will be a good last drink.

A bittersweet victory indeed.  Enjoy your drink!

I won't be drinking for the next 2-3 nights either, damn cold.

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Originally Posted by sharkz 

In a sad and ironic twist, I was able to find some Founders Breakfast Stout locally. Unfortunately today is the last day I can enjoy alcohol. Hopefully the stout will be worth all the effort I hav put into finding it and will be a good last drink.

As much as beer aficionados like to joke otherwise, your health and well being are more important than beer. Congratulations on your change of lifestyle, and best of luck on your better future.