[DnB Sublimity]

+1 for Yuengling...delicious and cheap.
 
Not really a fan of Sam Adams although if I"m trying to watch my waist line I'll get their light beer as I think it's the best light beer out there.

 

[apatN]

Currently my fridge is occupied with: Texels Stormbock, Texels Bok, Barbar Bok. Surely, no Yuenthingy can ever compete with a Barbar Bok (and probably not with the Texelsen either but we will find out eventually).

 

[Louis8ball]

Quote:

+1 for Yuengling...delicious and cheap.
 
Not really a fan of Sam Adams although if I"m trying to watch my waist line I'll get their light beer as I think it's the best light beer out there.

 
Don't think I've tried any of the Sam Adams varieties. I would eventually like to try the Yuengling Light at some point though (because of waistline concerns, etc).

 

[Proglover]

Quote:

Currently my fridge is occupied with: Texels Stormbock, Texels Bok, Barbar Bok. Surely, no Yuenthingy can ever compete with a Barbar Bok (and probably not with the Texelsen either but we will find out eventually).

seriously, get that Christoffel bock, trust me
 

 

[apatN]

I had two of them. Both of them tasted off and instantly died in my glass, so I guessed something was wrong. I did not enjoy the first one, but hey, I am no alcohol abuser so I drank it anyway. The second I did not even finish because it too died in my glass way too soon and again the taste was off.
 
Is this your experience too or should I try to get the Christoffel from another store? Oh, and seriously right back at ya: get the Barbar Bok.

 

[Proglover]

^ will do, never had the Barbar Bok
 
But I didn't have that experience with my Christoffel bock, it was simply the best tastng dark beer I've had (although Delerium Nocturnum is also great).
I had it just after a Grolsch bock, difference was striking (I consider the Grolsch bock as pretty decent still)

 

[keanex]

Quote:

Not sure if this one even qualifies, as far as the types of beers you are all discussing here, but. . .thought I'd give my 2 cents' anyway. . .sure do love Yuengling

 
Anyone else concur? If you haven't tried it, give it a whirl. . .it certainly is a nice refreshing change from your typical Miller/Coors/Bud varieties. . .

Yuengling is my low-brow beer, or the beer I drink after I have a nice buzz and still want something flavorful. It's my go-to at bars too.
 


Quote:

Originally Posted by sharkz /img/forum/go_quote.gif
 
Its just too bad its distributorship is squashed by the likes of Sam Adams in the northeast.
 
Has anyone tried the new Innis and Gunn Scotch Barrel? Really great beer, definitely get some of the scotch taste in the beer. One of my favorites in a while I think, then again I am partial to oak barrel aged beers.
 
I am also looking forward to sampling a bottle of Victory Otto this weekend. A Belgian/German Smokebeer hybrid, it should be an interesting brew.
 
Winter brings such good beers......

Yuengling's distribution isn't hurt by Sam, at least not in New Jersey. The Victory Otto though...well it reminded me of smoked ribs.
 

 

[Ultrainferno]

Barbar? Horrible beer guys!

 

[apatN]

 
Quote:

^ will do, never had the Barbar Bok
 
But I didn't have that experience with my Christoffel bock, it was simply the best tastng dark beer I've had (although Delerium Nocturnum is also great).
I had it just after a Grolsch bock, difference was striking (I consider the Grolsch bock as pretty decent still)

I shall give it a second (third?) chance then and buy it from another store this time. Fortunately every city has a Mitra.
 
The Grolsch is nice too, though nothing special really. I think my favourite this year is the Anker Bok and the La Chouffe one is nice as well. I also have high hopes for the Texelsen; the regular Bok came in first in this test of which I forgot the name. But in the same test the Anker Bok (or was it the Johannieter?) came in first in the stronger category of Bok beers. 

 
What is this? No love for Barbar from the south? You probably mean horribly nice.

EDIT: I must say the Hertog Jan has a creamy sublety to its Bok this year that I also really appreciate. What a great season this is. :-D
 

 

[ardgedee]

Thanksgiving sipping means a bottle from the stash of Goose Island Bourbon County. Smooooth. It's about as close to port wine as I like my beer to get.

 

[JSTpt1022]

Quote:

Thanksgiving sipping means a bottle from the stash of Goose Island Bourbon County. Smooooth. It's about as close to port wine as I like my beer to get.

I almost bought some of that once. The packaging caught my eye and I mis-read the price tag... When he rang me up I was floored. That four pack of smallish bottles went back on the shelf. I would still love to try it someday but it's going to have to wait.

 

[keanex]

Most good beer will be $2.50+ per 12 ounce. 

 

[ardgedee]

It was $5 a bottle when I put up my stash (about 3/4 of a case). In other parts of the country it's closer to $20 a bottle.

 

[keanex]

 
Nice caramel/toffee base with a roasted espresso finish.

 

[apatN]

^ Beautiful glass!
 
To the Dutchies/Belgians: the Texels Bok is very nice. I can see why it won the first prize this year.