Beer, Beer, Beer, Beer, Beer….

[Uplander]

OK, since it’s obvious that only a few of us lurking around in cyberspace really want to talk fishing at this time of year, let’s go with a “off topic” thread. This topic is floating around on the VFS right now, and seems to have generated a lot of traffic, so might as well try it here.

So, what’s your favorite beer?

Personally, I’m partial to Drayman’s Porter by Berkshire Brewing Company. www.berkshirebrewingcompany.com/home.html

Madison Brewery in Bennington has some great microbrews as well, with entertaining local twists on names (Sucker Pond Blonde), etc.

[FishinCane]

As a regular drinking beer I would have to go with Guinness or Paulaner Hefeweizen (German).

When I can find it and afford it I really like La Terrible
www.ratebeer.com/Beer/unibroue-la-terrible/13815/
(can get it at Old Forge at $20)

[Mark Patenaude]

Though I don't drink very often, but my beer of choice is Guiness...

[JoeOverlock]

Untill yesterday my favorite was Sam Adams Hefenwiezen. But while helping a friend do some demolition work in a few rooms of his house he brought out a different German Wheat Beer that I've never heard of and isn't even sold in the USA. He's a pilot in the Airforce and flies to Germany at least once a month. While there he buys this German Beer by the case loads and brings it back for family and friends. I gave him some cash to bring me back a case next time he's over there. I'll post the name of it once I get the beer.

A+++++ Beer!!!!!

[Mark Patenaude]

Joe:

Enjoy the beer when you get it. I spent 5 years in Germany and because the pasturizing requirements that we have in the U.S. don't apply, the taste isn't cooked out of it. The reason for my previous comment about not drinking very much is because all American beers taste like horse piss compared to the European stock.

Ask your friend if he has heard of Hadla Pils (pilsner beer). It is made in one small brewery in Kitzingen, Germany. If he can get his hands on it, let me know and I'll buy whatever he can get.

To make the long story short: My brother visited me while I was stationed in the now defunct West Germany. He was stationed in Holland and only a stone's throw from the Heineken brewery. Keeping in mind the home brew there is not the crap that they export to us, he thought it was the best tasting beer he ever had. During his visit my wife and I took him to a gasthouse (restaurant) where they served the Hadla Pils and I told him that I thought it was, without questino, the best tasting beer I had ever had. After a couple of sips he agreed.

If I could import it without having to have it pasturized, I could sell it and retire in about a year. It is that good!

BTW, flies are on their way for the swap. The infamous "Pink Squirrel". Great for early season and late season time frames, marginal for mid-season. Think eggs... Also a great Steelhead/Salmon nymph when tied in larger sizes.

Mark

[Uplander]

I lived in Belgium off and on for about 3 years, and that oft overlooked little country has some phenomenal beers that rival the German’s….

One reason I like BBC so much is that in our little corner of Massachusetts, one can find beer that reminds me so much of those found in Europe. It must have to do with the fact that, according to the BBC website, “all of our Beer is unfiltered, unpastuerized and contains no chemical additives or preservatives.”

[JoeOverlock]

I do agree with BBC being one of the best around. That and Sam Adams (any flavor) are my two favorites. You've got me excited about that Hadla Pils. The next time I see him I'll have to ask him.

He dosn't spent a lot of time in Germany though, it's usually a stop and go on his way to Iraq (he's a C-5 pilot). If he's in church Sunday I'll definatly bug him about it though.

What is everybody's favorite type of beer (not Brewer) i.e. Pilsner, Stout, Ale, wheat.

I love a good German un-filtered Wheat Beer.

Holen Sie mir ein Weizenbier, Arschloch!!

[Uplander]

joeoverlock said:

What is everybody's favorite type of beer (not Brewer) i.e. Pilsner, Stout, Ale, wheat.

In the winter, a hearty stout or porter.

In summer, a nice un-filtered wheat beer.

[Mark Patenaude]

I stopped into the BBC quite a while back.

I remember getting their sampler and particularly remember their very dark beer, I believe it was called Black Bear Stout (or something like that). It was very good.

Mark

[Uplander]

markpatenaude said:

I stopped into the BBC quite a while back.

I remember getting their sampler and particularly remember their very dark beer, I believe it was called Black Bear Stout (or something like that). It was very good.

Mark

My brother and I are planning to take their brewery tour this weekend. I’m hoping for free samples! ;D

[JoeOverlock]

Let me know how it is. I was thinking of dragging my father down there.

[Salter]

[JoeOverlock]

That's awesome ;D

I'm saving that

[jlibs]

I like it all! Does that mean I have a problem?

I tend to drink what the natives drink. For ice fishing, it's classy bud cans. For my snob friends, I keep a variety of small batch beers and overseas beers in the fridge.

I've been fortunate to drink beer in many parts of the world, and my hands down favorites by far are the Trappist beers in Belgium. They can not be easily copied. The recipes are centuries old, and they are brewed by monks at the monastery. I think there are 6 different kinds and many of the alcohol percentages are at 10% or higher - look out! The flavor, depth, body, and what ever else a connoisseur would evaluate is all there. Two of the six Trappist beers can only be purchased once or twice a year at the monastery in small batches limited to no more than one crate (not a case) per car.

JLIBS

[Uplander]

jlibs said:

my hands down favorites by far are the Trappist beers in Belgium. They can not be easily copied. The recipes are centuries old, and they are brewed by monks at the monastery. I think there are 6 different kinds and many of the alcohol percentages are at 10% or higher - look out! The flavor, depth, body, and what ever else a connoisseur would evaluate is all there. Two of the six Trappist beers can only be purchased once or twice a year at the monastery in small batches limited to no more than one crate (not a case) per car.

JLIBS

Just noticed this post, and I have to say I agree wholeheartedly. Like I said, I lived in the Koninkrijk België/Royaume de Belgique/Königreich Belgien/Kingdom of Belgium for almost 3 years, and practically camped out at various monasteries to buy their beer and cheese.

Best chocolate in the world as well….

On another note, I just picked up a 6-pack of the rebirthed Famous Narragansett Beer out of nostalgia. It sucks….

[gonefishing]

Guiness, Guiness, Guiness, or a good pale ale if there isn't any Guiness.

[JoeOverlock]

Pabst Blue Ribbon!!! ;D

[flyfishgb]

If i am drinking for Partying - BUD LIGHT Gotta have them (B-Leezys).

As for relaxing,
Longtrail Blackberry Wheats ( BB-Dubsky's)
Longtrail Ale
Sierra Nevada Pale Ale

And for Ice Fishing - Busch Beer Only (The Mountains win again.......)

The parentheses are for the nicknames my friends and I give the beer.

I'll drink anything though. Seriously anything. But those are just my usual beverages! I haven't found my Fly fishing beer yet...... Maybe Gennesse Cream Ale cause its named after a river.

What else are some favorites out there???!!?!?!?!??!

[Uplander]

flyfishgb said:

What else are some favorites out there???!!?!?!?!??!

Ayinger Celebrator, Guinness (best when freshly pulled in Dublin), Whale’s Tail Ale on Nantucket, and Old 76 at the Madison Brewing Company in Bennington.

[JoeOverlock]

When I was down in Lancaster County, PA I tried "Milk Stout". It was made by the Lancaster Brewing Company. It was awful. Their other beers where good though. I stayed away from the "Strawbery Beer" also.

www.lancasterbrewing.com/ourbeer.html

Fruit and beer don't mix.

Hey, anyone seen "Beerfest" yet?!

[hoxie]

Guiness for "heavy" food (e.g., potroast) and Tsingtao for "light" food (e.g., Chinese).

[jskowron]

I am at this moment drinking a Left Hand Brewing Company Black Jack Porter and it is one of the best beers I have ever had.

It has a minor fly-fishing connection- the brewery is in Longmont Colorado, and the bottle says it is "brewed on the banks of the mighty St. Vrain." You might recognize that as John Gierach's home river.

[JoeOverlock]

I am currently enjoying a Pabst Blue Ribbon, in a GLASS bottle. A true gem. It went great with my oven toasted original sub from Pizza House in Adams with everything on it

(Oh, man this sub is good.....)

[Uplander]

A Boddington's is on tap tonight.

[hsweren]

being in the bar business for the last 25 years this is a tough one.

I would have to put Guinness at the the top. However I would not turn down a magic hat #9, ESB redhook, otter creek copper ale, berkshire steel rail ale, shipyard export ale, Newcastle ale, Murphy's, most Sam Adams and I'm sure there are morel. Is that wrong.

[jskowron]

joeoverlock said:

I am currently enjoying a Pabst Blue Ribbon, in a GLASS bottle. A true gem. It went great with my oven toasted original sub from Pizza House in Adams with everything on it

(Oh, man this sub is good.....)

Now that just sounds right- sort of like Teo's dogs and Genny Cream Ale on tap in one their frosted mugs.

[jskowron]

hsweren said:

being in the bar business for the last 25 years this is a tough one.

I would have to put Guinness at the the top. However I would not turn down a magic hat #9, ESB redhook, otter creek copper ale, berkshire steel rail ale, shipyard export ale, Newcastle ale, Murphy's, most Sam Adams and I'm sure there are morel. Is that wrong.

Nice list. One of your first task as WCC manager shoudl be to make sure all are on tap all drafts for $1.00 ;D

[jlibs]

BCFF members get $1 drafts at WCC!!!!!!

Everyone better pay their dues of $15 for the year to Dean Hutson and stop having him chase you down!