Budweiser = America

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The maker of Budweiser wants to change the name to America for the summer season. Hmmm.

[Buckeye2b]

I still wont buy it. My taste buds hate me sometimes, but I have an affinity to PBR.  

[kritz]

Those Belgians are pretty smart

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After I drink a few cans of America I can provide some PBR.

[sportsjock]

American domestic beers basically suck, with a few exceptions of Yuengling lager, Sam Adams and a list of American craft brews.
I lifted myself from the abomination of 'light' beers years ago.

[Buckeye2b]

May 12, 2016 8:07:17 GMT -5 sportsjock said:

American domestic beers basically suck, with a few exceptions of Yuengling lager, Sam Adams and a list of American craft brews.
I lifted myself from the abomination of 'light' beers years ago.

I like all beers for the most part.  Most domestics are kind of lame, however, I do like Coors and PBR.  Both harkin to a time in my life when things were simpler and just a drink of either bring back memories.  My father was a lifelong PBR drinker and my first drink of PBR always takes me back to about 8 years old and getting a sip of Dad's beer.  It's an ingrained memory that I hope I never lose.  That being said, I'm not much of a Yuengling person, however, I do occasionally buy Sam Adams.  I have found myself really liking most of the Leinenkugel beers tho...  If nothing else, the name is at least fun to say..

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Domestic beers are great for out back around the grill or watching a ball game with friends. Craft brews and others are good for dinners out and specials evening events.

[Buckeye2b]

For me, its often that post-work, potentially numbing, wonderful taste explosion in my mouth.  Maybe Saturday afternoon while kicking some grass lawns ***...  anytime the urge might hit me. 

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OR when you are DOWN BY THE RIVER!!!!

[Buckeye2b]

Is that just not the best avatar?!? LOL!!

[clb6110]

I have a friend who lives in PA. He told me the best way to spot a tourist is look for the folks drinking Yuengling.

[sportsjock]

I have gravitated to the beers brewed in the old world tradition, such as those from Germany, Belgium, Austria, Czech Republic, Ireland etc.
St. Pauli Girl brewery is located near Hamburg and Beck (Bremen, Germany) have sold their formula, brewing process and distributing rights to Anheuser Busch for American distribution. The German and American versions differences are virtually non-dectectable and both are excellent.
The greatest German Lager if you ask me is Augistner. I haven't been able to find their "Helles" here but other brews of theirs are available. There Helles is an absolute staple of German/Bavarian Partys.

There is nothing on the beer drinking planet that comes close to a fresh German brew coming out of a tap in Munich or anywhere else in Germany. Imported brands are excellent, but it is wise to look over the coded date to determine freshness. Still far superior to any of the mass produced, domestic rotguts in America, but not quite what you would get in the old country.
Presently, my beers of choice are St. Pauli Girl, Beck, Warsteiner, Hofbrau, Lowenbrau and Heineken.

My wife and I were at our favorite Findlay restaurant last week and ordered a Sam Adams draft and the waitress mistakenly brought out a Bud Light draft. One sip and I knew she screwed up and I couldn't drink it. She took it back and replaced it with the SA, big difference.

American beer drinkers have traditionally, been faddists. At one time Blatz was the nationwide top seller, then it became PBR, then Scnlitz emerged as a favorite, there was a period where Miller was the national favorite, now it is Budweiser. Don't know if Budweiser will ever relinquish their dominance, given the fact they are buying up all segments of the American beer industry, deploy a continual barrage of advertisement approaches promoting their products and enjoy an insurmountable monopoly.

[tarhe]

If I'm grilling at home I'll down a couple Summer Shandy's. Kind of hooked on it for some reason. But if I'm partying with friends with a ball game involved (like the Ohio State/Michigan day) I am usually downing a few (well maybe more than a few) Budweiser's, or should I say America's.

[sportsjock]

Summer Shandy is excellent.
Bud Light was my usual liquid staple....I could never go back.
Domestic lagers and pilsners are quit blah and the blahness gets kicked up another notch when all the remaining qualities are extracted to become the abomination that is 'light' beer.
Since when were beer drinkers seriously concerned with a few calories?...lol
Consume one less beer takes care of that aspect and then order the 'real' beer version of your favorite brew.

[Willard Fillmore]

May 11, 2016 9:15:19 GMT -5 kritz said:

Those Belgians are pretty smart

but the Brazilians aren't. 

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Summer Shandy is some good stuff on the patio after yard work.

[baldref]

What do you guys think about the seemingly abundance of what I call the "flavored" beers? I've toffed a few of the peach ones on vacation, and decided it isn't for me. Heck, my son tried to get me to down a chocolate flavored one and after one sip I gave it to my wife. For me, a good domestic lager has always been my calling. My German heritage begs for something better, but the ole' tastebuds and stomach ain't what they used to be.

[sportsjock]

At the recommendation from a friend, I purchased a six pack of 'Not Your Father's Root Beer'.
I was prepared to be unimpressed, if not disappointed, since I am not a fan of artificially flavored wine or beer

I have to say, this herb/spiced/vegetable induced beer is the best root beer I have ever tasted.
It doesn't come without risks though. Concealed in all of it's full bodied flavorisms, is 5.9% alcohol.
I swear, if you poured a glass on ice for someone (possibly, an unsuspecting female...lol), there is a good chance they would not be aware they were drinking an alcoholic beverage.
I tried that very thing on a buddy of mine, merely asking for his opinion on this new root beer I came across.
He took a big drink and raised his eyebrows, exclaiming it was really good. No mention of it being alcoholic. He honestly didn't know.
I first came across it, when my Florida neighbor brought me a couple bottles to try.

I liked it, so did my wife and purchased a six pack. Strangely enough, beer is cheaper in Florida than Ohio. For a 12 pack, it is between $2 to $4 more up here.
My favorite place is a place called 'Total Wine' in Sarasota.  The place is like a huge supermarket.  You can spend a couple hours in there, reading all the mini-signs that describe the product, it's history and attributes.  Walking around that place gives you a real education, in a most interesting manner.  They have the largest variety and collection wines, beers and liquors in all of Florida....all the way up to an $18,000.00 bottle of cognac, with a couple other liquors in the lighted and locked display cabinet that range in the $2 to $18 thousand dollar range. (I try and confine myself to just one bottle per trip).......not.

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Although I will toss back an occasional Shandy, as a rule in general, fruit and beer do not mix well to me. Or sweets for that matter.(not father's root beer) But I will also admit, other than after yard work, if I am sitting down to drink a beer it will most likely end up being more than one.

[Buckeye2b]

I was surprised by it, but I actually got to like Blue Moon, with a slice of orange, too... Or Corona with lemon, or a Shocktop Lemon Shandy, or Heineken with a lime... LOL, any of a myriad of fruity beer flavors.

[sportsjock]

I think you meant Corona with a lime, not lemon.
When I don't have a lime available, grab a lime-aid and give it a little squirt, nice touch.
Never tried the lime in Heineken, but that would work.
The slice of orange is very complimentary in most wheat beers.
Those that have to salt their beer, really don't appreciate or like the taste of beer, IMO.

[Buckeye2b]

Yep - posted it backward. Lime in the Corona and lemon in the Heiney...mmmmmmmmm.....

[kritz]

May 16, 2016 13:59:02 GMT -5 baldref said:

What do you guys think about the seemingly abundance of what I call the "flavored" beers? I've toffed a few of the peach ones on vacation, and decided it isn't for me. Heck, my son tried to get me to down a chocolate flavored one and after one sip I gave it to my wife. For me, a good domestic lager has always been my calling. My German heritage begs for something better, but the ole' tastebuds and stomach ain't what they used to be.

Haven't found any I like. Love Lagers like you do.

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I would have to agree with kritz most of the time. The fruity beers just don't do the trick for me when it comes to major celebrations, weekend party's or watching a ball game. But after cutting grass or while maning the grill, I can have one or two.

[donutshopguy]

Got hooked on Guinness when I was in Ireland. Draught Guinness not bottled Guinness. Thank god a local haven keeps it on tap.

As a side note. Guinness brewery in Dublin brews 4 million pints per day. Three million pints never leave the island. Those people know how to drink.

[sportsjock]

The good test of a quality brew is tasting it at room temperature.
Most domestic brews, especially the 'lite' variety expose their rotgut quality and need to be very cold to maintain their drinkability.   (I do prefer my beer chilled however.)

Guiness is an excellent draft and they now have a Guinnes blonde that I have yet to try.
The Irish know how to brew beer at a very high level, with many centuries of perfecting the craft.
I also recommend Smithwick's Irish Ale and Ohara's Irish Stout, both wheat beers.
Other outstanding Irish brews at the tap are Murphy's Irish Red, Murphy's Irish Stout and Harper Lager.

For a special treat, I recommend Kilkenny Irish Cream Ale, with a base flavor similar to Smithwick’s, the distinct smooth and creamy finish of Kilkenny Irish Cream Ale gives it its own unique and delicious blend.

[umbrella0326]

Stella Artois is worth every single penny you pay. Very high quality beer. And good to cook with, too.