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Discussion in 'BBS Hangout' started by CheRollins, Dec 20, 2012.

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  1. CheRollins

    CheRollins Member

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    I'm trying to branch out beer wise. I always go to specs and stare at the wall of beers for an hour. I prefer darker, heavier beers but I'm open. As long as it's not bud light. Enlighten me!
     
    #1 CheRollins, Dec 20, 2012
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    Budweiser....


    in all seriousness get some St. Arnolds. Go visit the brewery for true enlightenment...
     
    #2 dachuda86, Dec 20, 2012
  3. CheRollins

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    I've been meaning to. I like their stout and their IPA haven't had too much other stuff from them. though.
     
    #3 CheRollins, Dec 20, 2012
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    #4 the futants, Dec 20, 2012
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    Personally, I love my Colorado beer

    Great Divide
    Left Hand
    New Belgium
    Odell
    Ft Collins
    Breckenridge
    Avery
    Bristol
    Boulder Beer
    West Flanders

    Locally, I probably like what Karbach is doing the best. St. Arnold is ok and I haven't been real impressed by the little I've had from Southern Star.
     
    #5 rhino17, Dec 20, 2012
  6. CheRollins

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    Thanks, how available are they in Houston. I haven't seen them at any liquor store that I recall.
     
    #6 CheRollins, Dec 20, 2012
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    There are so many. Just start drinking.
     
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    Green Flash make a lot of good, hoppy beers. Their Imperial IPA is great. Lagunitas also makes quite a few very good beers. Their IPA, Little Sumpin, Pale Ale, and Hop Stoopid are all great when fresh.

    I don't know how many breweries or brewpubs there are in Houston any more, but getting beer from the source and on draft dramatically increases your chances of getting good beer.
     
    #8 dsnow23, Dec 20, 2012
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    i craft my brew
     
    #9 G Zus Kryst, Dec 20, 2012
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    The only location I know for sure that carries it in Houston is Spec's on Smith St.
    Good luck on your new adventure. It's a fantastic ride...
     
    #10 the futants, Dec 20, 2012
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    what could possibly go wrong?
     
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  12. CheRollins

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    Good point. I just don't wanna end up with piss water.
     
    #12 CheRollins, Dec 20, 2012
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    I strongly recmonned eveyrthing and anything Boullevard Brewary from Kansas city, MO makes. Smokestack series puts st arnolds to shame :cool:
     
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    Never heard of it. Gotta look it up.
     
    #14 CheRollins, Dec 20, 2012
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    Terrapin, River Horse, Dogfish Head, Weyerbacher, and Stone are my favorite Craft brands. All delicious.
     
    #15 reckonerone42, Dec 20, 2012
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    I like most of the California/West Coast breweries.

    Stone Brewing(their IPA is my favorite beer period. If you like bitter and hops GET IT.) Arrogant b*stard is their dark ale and it's a work of art (but also really hoppy and bitter).

    Sierra Nevada (I know you said you like dark so try their stout. Really good.)

    Lagunitas - Everything.

    Pyramid - Everything.

    For an import to try, I'd go with Spaten Optimator or Paulaner Salvator is glorious.
     
    #16 BeardlyBeardman, Dec 20, 2012
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