Top Beer

[Zotaga]

Alright guys, it's time for the battle of the brews.. what is your favourite beer?

For me, it's Coors Light :headbang

[loki]

Coors light?


Do I need to edit the thread title if we aren't going to talk about beer?

[optiklenz13]

Hahaha.. The wrath of :loki

[loki]

:loki2

[The Wolf]

thread over before it started

[FD22]

Coors light?


Do I need to edit the thread title if we aren't going to talk about beer?

win

[SomeGuy]

http://www.troll.me/images/the-most-interesting-man-in-the-world/i-dont-always-drink-coors-light-but-when-i-do-i-prefer-pissing-in-it-first.jpg

[Zotaga]

Hahah, what's wrong with Coors Light? I think it tastes great.. unlike other beers, I've never had a skunky Coors.


Coors light?


Do I need to edit the thread title if we aren't going to talk about beer?

[SomeGuy]

It's coors light...the piss of beers. Have you ever even tried a good beer?

http://treasure.diylol.com/uploads/post/image/194508/resized_scumbag-steve-meme-generator-says-he-drinks-good-beer-shows-up-with-coors-light-d41d8c.jpg
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[Zotaga]

What's your idea of "good beer"? lol.. Moose Piss? (Moosehead).. Canadian? Labatt? Sleemans?


It's coors light...the piss of beers. Have you ever even tried a good beer?

http://treasure.diylol.com/uploads/post/image/194508/resized_scumbag-steve-meme-generator-says-he-drinks-good-beer-shows-up-with-coors-light-d41d8c.jpg
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[S.F.W.]

I had some SCHNEIDER HOPFEN WEISSE that I really enjoyed a while back. Planning to go pick up some more. Also been drinking Barking Squirrel which I thought was really good.

[SomeGuy]

LMAO christ how old are you?

Keith's or Rickard's...if you are stuck with the big names. Otherwise, drink local, give me some brick brewery or mill street brews.

Plus there are dozens of other micro-brews kicking around these parts if you know where to look.

[loki]

Lakeport Honey

Great camping beer haha

[S.F.W.]

LMAO christ how old are you?

Keith's or Rickard's...if you are stuck with the big names. Otherwise, drink local, give me some brick brewery or mill street brews.

Plus there are dozens of other micro-brews kicking around these parts if you know where to look.

Waterlook Dark is pretty good. Also, Cameron's Auburn Ale is great. Cameron's does a brewers night once a month you can attend for ~$5. You get food, a few beers, and get to sample a one off beer. Also, they offer discount(not published) on beer from the Brewery.

[Mr Wilson]

I miss Brick, but I do not miss Gold Crown......tastes like runners soaked their feet in it after running a marathon.

Currently enjoying some Lake of Bays River Walker. Enjoy it much more in the fall/winter than summer.

[loki]

I miss Brick, but I do not miss Gold Crown......tastes like runners soaked their feet in it after running a marathon.

Currently enjoying some Lake of Bays River Walker. Enjoy it much more in the fall/winter than summer.

Y u no invite loki over for a beer?

[Mr Wilson]

Just got home. Wife is decorating and I'm drinking beer while watching Archer. Heaven.

[Jackal]

Rickard's Red but having a Rickard's Dark atm. Shweet!

[dexter]

I miss Brick, but I do not miss Gold Crown......tastes like runners soaked their feet in it after running a marathon.

Currently enjoying some Lake of Bays River Walker. Enjoy it much more in the fall/winter than summer.

Have you had Lake of Bay's "10 Point" yet? One of my current faves.

[Zotaga]

Lots of craft beer lovers here.

[FD22]

Usually Keith's for me

[Mr Wilson]

Have you had Lake of Bay's "10 Point" yet? One of my current faves.

Hmmmm, haven't yet. Signed up for their Signature Club and should be getting the "China Wall" first. I'll keep an eye out for '10 Point'.

[boo-ninja]

Murphy's Stout and Mill St. Organic. Always try to hit the brewpub at least once a year.

[Zotaga]

Anyone here a fan of Sleemans?

[SomeGuy]

Anyone here a fan of Sleemans?

Some of their beers are ok, but nothing special. Better than drinking pure piss though.

Serious, how old are you?

[dexter]

Hmmmm, haven't yet. Signed up for their Signature Club and should be getting the "China Wall" first. I'll keep an eye out for '10 Point'.

AH, I may need to look into this Signature Club - I really enjoy the 10 Point.

Lately I've also enjoyed:

Bitter Oldfecker's "Strutter" (bottle 600 of 816)
Rogue Ale x Voodoo Donut's "Chocolate Peanut Butter & Banana Ale"
Goose Island's "312"
Sawdust City's "Long, Dark Voyage to Uranus"
…and because I live near Barrie most of Flying Monkey's beers.

[Johns 08 3 GT]

It's all about the beers from Ontario.

Muskoka Brewery.
Nickel Brook.
Lake of Bays.
Sleeman
Creemore.
Mill St.

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y228/johns92jetta/299452_10150789263715294_4920795_n_zpsd4300d0b.jpg (http://s6.photobucket.com/user/johns92jetta/media/299452_10150789263715294_4920795_n_zpsd4300d0b.jpg .html)

[Stathakos]

two words. STEAM. WHISTLE.

[peterm15]

Guiness is by far my fave.

my top list would be

Lech
Dab
Fax
Becks
Lowenbrow
Spaten
Harp
Heineken
And many others I cant remember.

Believe it or not though on a regular basis I drink the piss they call coors light. Cause its better then working out and I drink to much for expensive beers.

[Zotaga]

Old enough. What does age have to do with what you drink?

I drink Coors because I like the taste of it; it's not skunky like many other beers. Sleeman Honey is also good!

I've tried different brands of beer and just wasn't a fan of the taste.


Some of their beers are ok, but nothing special. Better than drinking pure piss though.

Serious, how old are you?

[Kiewan]

Kilkenny
Creemore
Steam whistle
Cracked canoe
I used to buy single cans of everything at the lcbo a while ago but these are what iv stuck to recently.

[boyracer]

Murphy's Stout and Mill St. Organic. Always try to hit the brewpub at least once a year.
mmmm Murphy's......Not many would mention Murphy's, glad you did.

Guiness is by far my fave.
mmmmm Guinness...Love my stout beers. you had a good list going, then some rubbish in your last paragraph. I'm just going forget you said that.

Old enough. What does age have to do with what you drink?

I drink Coors because I like the taste of it; it's not skunky like many other beers. Sleeman Honey is also good!

I've tried different brands of beer and just wasn't a fan of the taste.

Beer is supposed to have that certain aroma, flavour & taste, because of what it's made with(the hops & barley). By your above comment I take it that you truly are not a fan of beer at all. Water may be your thing(essentially that's what coors light is..... it has no flavour)

[Cab0oze]

Coors light?


Do I need to edit the thread title if we aren't going to talk about beer?
Lol


two words. STEAM. WHISTLE.
I got turned off of steam whistle very quickly. I had it on 4 separate occasions and each time it was skunked. I now associate the taste with it. Had the same experience with Stella.


If I am at a local bar, I drink Rickards Red exclusively. I find their beer on tap (NOT bottled) is nothing short of perfect for me.

For bottled beer, I usually stick to Heineken in the winter and Corona w/lime in the summer. Sure, its not 'sophisticated' beer, but you can't beat $24/24 and I enjoy it as well. Don't ask me why, but I hate drinking beer out of brown bottles with paper labels... doesn't feel classy.

[loki]

Used to love Steamwhistle but recently got turned off of it

[Aitch]

Creemore is my go-to.
Stella is great during the summer.
Started drinking Barking Squirrel 'cause it was on sale at our Rotary meetings, good stuff.
Been liking Tankhouse recently.
Can't forget Spitfire and Old Peculiar from the UK. Get them in the LCBO.
Zywetec (sp?) is some good Polish stuff too.

[loki]

Tankhouse is good stuff but have to be in that frame of mind

Never say no to a pint of guiness. Aparently the bar at the end of my street pours a good guiness. Have to try it

[peterm15]

Finding a decently poured guiness in Toronto is very difficult. It's not even bar to bar. Its tender to tender.

[PCLoadLetter]

Currently my favourite:

http://beersandears.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/delirium-tremens1.jpg

[SomeGuy]

Old enough. What does age have to do with what you drink?

I drink Coors because I like the taste of it; it's not skunky like many other beers. Sleeman Honey is also good!

I've tried different brands of beer and just wasn't a fan of the taste.

A few reasons...younger drinkers can't afford the premium beers usually and generally won't go out to places that have them on tap (nice pubs and restaurants). Plus they're still in the dude let's get drunk phase, in which case any beer is good. The other part is just growing up, becoming cultured and experiencing different things in the world.

Being that coors light is your go to beer, suggests you are probably under 21 years old and probably in school.




Mmm, some of those mentioned creemore and steam whistle and tankhouse...time I go out for a pint.

[Kiewan]

If anyone is feeling adventurous, try peculiar beer from the granite brewery store at mt. Pleasant and eglinton. My friend got me jug, yes it comes in a jug from their brewery in Halifax and it was crazy, nice Christmas season beer.

[PCLoadLetter]

A few reasons...younger drinkers can't afford the premium beers usually and generally won't go out to places that have them on tap (nice pubs and restaurants). Plus they're still in the dude let's get drunk phase, in which case any beer is good. The other part is just growing up, becoming cultured and experiencing different things in the world.

Being that coors light is your go to beer, suggests you are probably under 21 years old and probably in school.




Mmm, some of those mentioned creemore and steam whistle and tankhouse...time I go out for a pint.
To each their own, maybe he really likes coors?

When I hear the word "cultured" in reference to beer, I like to think of brews from around the world like Czech or South Africa, not locals like steam whistle or mill st :-P

[SomeGuy]

To each their own, maybe he really likes coors?

When I hear the word "cultured" in reference to beer, I like to think of brews from around the world like Czech or South Africa, not locals like steam whistle or mill st :-P

Maybe lol was just a guess.

And sure, you try those beers when travelling abroad. Always sample the local cuisine ;)

[loki]

If you like coors light you like coors light

I'll drink coors light but I won't go out and buy it to keep around the house

[r4BBiT]

Guiness is by far my fave.

my top list would be

Lech
Dab
Fax
Becks
Lowenbrow
Spaten
Harp
Heineken
And many others I cant remember.

Believe it or not though on a regular basis I drink the piss they call coors light. Cause its better then working out and I drink to much for expensive beers.


Creemore is my go-to.
Stella is great during the summer.
Started drinking Barking Squirrel 'cause it was on sale at our Rotary meetings, good stuff.
Been liking Tankhouse recently.
Can't forget Spitfire and Old Peculiar from the UK. Get them in the LCBO.
Zywetec (sp?) is some good Polish stuff too.

Now we are talking! I totally agree about most of the North American beer, it's really like water and barely any flavour. I grew up in Poland so I like the actual taste of beer. My favourite beers are from Belgium, but I like Polish and Czech beers also.

Some of my favourites:

Chimay
Leffe
Stella Artois
Lech
Tyskie
Zywiec (Aitch that's how you spell it ;) )
Zloty Bazant (I stopped drinking it after Czech's beat us in soccer game :D )
Corona (good for summer :) )
Rickards Red (good on tap in a pub)

Also I usually go to LCBO and buy individuals bottles from imported stuff, but by now I tried most of the ones they carry in Waterloo.

[dexter]

Looks like I'll have to try a couple of ones in this thread I haven't had yet!

I also enjoy Amsterdam's Boneshaker IPA.

[Zotaga]

A few reasons...younger drinkers can't afford the premium beers usually and generally won't go out to places that have them on tap (nice pubs and restaurants). Plus they're still in the dude let's get drunk phase, in which case any beer is good. The other part is just growing up, becoming cultured and experiencing different things in the world.

Being that coors light is your go to beer, suggests you are probably under 21 years old and probably in school.




Mmm, some of those mentioned creemore and steam whistle and tankhouse...time I go out for a pint.

Im 27.. Just because a brew is more expensive, that doesn't mean it taste better.. I've tried different beers and did not like any of them. They were either too heavy, too frothy, or skunky. Coors is lighter without that heavy after taste. You may not like it, but that's your opinion. The topic in this thread was top beer.. Not "shit talk people for their choices".

[Rob23]

What's your idea of "good beer"? lol.. Moose Piss? (Moosehead).. Canadian? Labatt? Sleemans?

Baaahahaha are you kidding me? Moosehead and Sleemans is a way better quality beer than Coors light. This thread is just epic LOL

[Zotaga]

If skunky beer is quality then I'll stick to my Coors Light.. or as you guys call it.. "water".. lol..


Baaahahaha are you kidding me? Moosehead and Sleemans is a way better quality beer than Coors light. This thread is just epic LOL

[Zotaga]

http://www.thebeerstore.ca/beers/big-10-brands

Just an FYI, the top brand at the Beer Store is Coors Light ("water") :headbang

[ace_master]

I like me some Stella Artois any day. I used to drink Unibroue Trois Pistoles... loved that stuff until I had a little too much of it, lol.

[SomeGuy]

Im 27.. Just because a brew is more expensive, that doesn't mean it taste better.. I've tried different beers and did not like any of them. They were either too heavy, too frothy, or skunky. Coors is lighter without that heavy after taste. You may not like it, but that's your opinion. The topic in this thread was top beer.. Not "shit talk people for their choices".

I've come across like two skunky beers in my entire life. That said I don't usually have more than a pint or so a week at most, so I'm not constantly drinking. So not sure why you always end up with skunked beers? Also, yes, most of the $1/bottle beers taste like piss...so price does come into play. Anyway the point is coors light should be nowhere near a discussion of "top beer" and you keep defending it. The reason I thought you were young is because your opinion about beers reflects that of someone who is younger but no matter, nothing personal, to each their own.

[Cab0oze]

Being that coors light is your go to beer, suggests you are probably under 21 years old and probably in school.

I know quite a few people between 25 and 30 that love coors light. But really, it is a garbage beer.


When I hear the word "cultured" in reference to beer, I like to think of brews from around the world like Czech or South Africa, not locals like steam whistle or mill st :-P[/quote]I'll have to ask the South Africans I work with if in South Africa they drink coors light and think of themselves as 'cultured' :P

[boyracer]

http://www.thebeerstore.ca/beers/big-10-brands

Just an FYI, the top brand at the Beer Store is Coors Light ("water") :headbang

I can't remember the last time I bought beer at the beer store. I think I was still going to house parties. Most of the people I know don't buy from the beer store (they mostly carry crap), so nothing to gloat about. LCBO or proper pubs for a pint

[Mr Wilson]

Currently my favourite: Delirium Tremens

Delirium is an amazing beer, just wish you could buy it at the Beer Store/LCBO (in something smaller than a full size keg). If you get a chance try 'Triple Karmeliet', very close to Delirium, but with slight flavour variations.

http://beerlens.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/belgian6228.jpg

[Punkrockjohn]

STIEGL, Nuff said!

[loki]

Having a pint of Rickards Red as we speak/type

[Zotaga]

Coors isn't a dollar beer.. it's priced in the same category as many of the other major brands..

I only defend it because I legitimately think it's a good beer; despite all the people who compare it to piss.

I'm curious if you would think it tastes like piss if you had to taste test (without knowing what was in the cup) vs another brand.

Kind of like the Pepsi vs Coke challenge.. if you do that, and you still think it tastes like piss, then you obviously like 5% and up lol.

I've noticed a distinct difference in 4% beer to 5% beer.. the 5% is heavier and has more of an after taste.


I've come across like two skunky beers in my entire life. That said I don't usually have more than a pint or so a week at most, so I'm not constantly drinking. So not sure why you always end up with skunked beers? Also, yes, most of the $1/bottle beers taste like piss...so price does come into play. Anyway the point is coors light should be nowhere near a discussion of "top beer" and you keep defending it. The reason I thought you were young is because your opinion about beers reflects that of someone who is younger but no matter, nothing personal, to each their own.

[Rob23]

Coors isn't a dollar beer.. it's priced in the same category as many of the other major brands..

I only defend it because I legitimately think it's a good beer; despite all the people who compare it to piss.

I'm curious if you would think it tastes like piss if you had to taste test (without knowing what was in the cup) vs another brand.

Kind of like the Pepsi vs Coke challenge.. if you do that, and you still think it tastes like piss, then you obviously like 5% and up lol.

I've noticed a distinct difference in 4% beer to 5% beer.. the 5% is heavier and has more of an after taste.

If I was to drink a 4% beer Id drink either Corona or MGD. They are not the greatest but not total piss water either.

On another note, I really like DAB its a good German beer.

[loki]

You can tell beers apart

We are just giving you a hard time

[SomeGuy]

There's no doubt in my mind I could taste the difference. I'll stick with a full flavoured beer thanks.

And Coors Light is a bit cheaper than most of the other beers listed in here at $1.50/beer give or take.

[Aitch]

Now we are talking! I totally agree about most of the North American beer, it's really like water and barely any flavour. I grew up in Poland so I like the actual taste of beer. My favourite beers are from Belgium, but I like Polish and Czech beers also.

Some of my favourites:

Chimay
Leffe
Stella Artois
Lech
Tyskie
Zywiec (Aitch that's how you spell it ;) )
Zloty Bazant (I stopped drinking it after Czech's beat us in soccer game :D )
Corona (good for summer :) )
Rickards Red (good on tap in a pub)

Also I usually go to LCBO and buy individuals bottles from imported stuff, but by now I tried most of the ones they carry in Waterloo.

Ahh, forgot about Leffe. I've liked Tyskie as well. And Corona is good for the summer as you mentioned.

This is the first time I've publicly said it, but Coors isn't all that horrible. Sure it's a light beer, but as mentioned it is actually very crisp and not heavy/full flavored like many other types of beer. So despite the stigma, after having it a couple of times I understand why people enjoy it. I did.

[loki]

Anyway my daughter just had a coors light in your honour




She's 8 months old....


Look if I went out to a party I'd drink a coors light no problems all I'm saying is for me it won't satisfy the "man I could go for a beer right now" feeling

[loki]

Ahh, forgot about Leffe. I've liked Tyskie as well. And Corona is good for the summer as you mentioned.

This is the first time I've publicly said it, but Coors isn't all that horrible. Sure it's a light beer, but as mentioned it is actually very crisp and not heavy/full flavored like many other types of beer. So despite the stigma, after having it a couple of times I understand why people enjoy it. I did.

You also removed your air suspension. We can't take you seriously any more

:loki2

[Zotaga]

If I was to drink a 4% beer Id drink either Corona or MGD. They are not the greatest but not total piss water either.

On another note, I really like DAB its a good German beer.

Corona is 4.6% so it might as well be 5%. That beer is alright, but not the greatest. The best place to test out beer though is BeerTown. It's got every brew you can imagine.

[boyracer]

One thing to enjoy a beer & another to call it a top beer. It's like having a discussion about gourmet food & listing hot dogs as one. We've all enjoyed hot dogs and probably eat it again but many of us wouldn't order one in a restaurant or consider it great food. Just saying

[loki]

One thing to enjoy a beer & another to call it a top beer. It's like having a discussion about gourmet food & listing hot dogs as one. We've all enjoyed hot dogs and probably eat it again but many of us wouldn't order one in a restaurant or consider it great food. Just saying

This

[SomeGuy]

One thing to enjoy a beer & another to call it a top beer. It's like having a discussion about gourmet food & listing hot dogs as one. We've all enjoyed hot dogs and probably eat it again but many of us wouldn't order one in a restaurant or consider it great food. Just saying


This

x2

Coors isn't the worst beer out there, but it's far far far from the top beer and it still tastes like piss (but like a light clear piss, not a thick yellow rat piss).

[Zotaga]

Hahah, ok.. how about top 4% beer?


x2

Coors isn't the worst beer out there, but it's far far far from the top beer and it still tastes like piss (but like a light clear piss, not a thick yellow rat piss).

[Mr Wilson]

Hahah, ok.. how about top 4% beer?

Fiji, Disani and Aquafina. In that order ;)

[Zotaga]

Hahah, ouch.. Coors just isn't getting any love on this forum lol.


Fiji, Disani and Aquafina. In that order ;)

[Mr Wilson]

Hahaha. Coors Light beats Molson Exel that's for sure.

Anyone tried Coors Banquet? Buddy left some after a bbq and haven't tried it.

[dexter]

http://www.thebeerstore.ca/beers/big-10-brands

Just an FYI, the top brand at the Beer Store is Coors Light ("water") :headbang

Just because it's the top brand doesn't mean it's the best beer but regardless… Coors isn't' that bad. If I'm looking for a beer that I'm going to drink 6 of in a night, Coors would probably make the top 5 list.


Fiji, Disani and Aquafina. In that order ;)

A slow clap for you good sir; well played. :chuckle

[boyracer]

And remember..... Aquafina is the rejected water that couldn't make it into coke.

[peterm15]

Annnnnnnd back on topic.

Any body ever try mickeys?
http://www.thebeerstore.ca/beers/mickeys

[Mr Wilson]

'Fine Malt Liquor'

[peterm15]

'Fine Malt Liquor'

Were not talking 4buck 40s here.

A malt beer or liquor refers to a beer that's fermented rather then distilled. Usually the alcohol content is higher then 5.5 but hey.

And I may be wrong but innis and gunn is a malt is it not.

[boyracer]

Were not talking 4buck 40s here.

A malt beer or liquor refers to a beer that's fermented rather then distilled. Usually the alcohol content is higher then 5.5 but hey.

And I may be wrong but innis and gunn is a malt is it not.

Speaking of which I have some in my beer fridge down stairs

[Mr Wilson]

Intrinsically you are correct, but those that tend to actually use the term Malt Liquor are Colt 45, King Cobra, Olde English. Not normally the great beers (or at least to me) and is enough to pass on when buying beer.

European strong/fortes beers tend to have a fulll body taste and strong flavours (Delirium for instance). Innis and Gunn still brands itself as a beer.

And thanks to you just opened an I&G Original.....so thanks!!!

[peterm15]

Glad I could help you guys out. Although wishing I had one in the fridge.

[S.F.W.]

And thanks to you just opened an I&G Original.....so thanks!!!

I&G is good stuff.
My favourite beer I have only been able to drink at the Academy of Spherical Arts..Mac Queen's Nessie.

[Jackal]

Used to drink Smithwicks. Anyone try that one?

[Aitch]

You also removed your air suspension. We can't take you seriously any more

:loki2

My boy last week. Beer cheered him up.

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/12/09/7e3ahybe.jpg

[peterm15]

Now thats good parenting.

[Aitch]

Now thats good parenting.

It was at a party and he was pretty overwhelmed. Grabbed my bottle and his whole attitude changed. I'm like "why didn't I do this an hour ago?" LOL

[Timotee]

LOL.....reminded me of my officemate who asked me about my preference.

When I said I preferred Corona Light or Extra........he replied the same way Loki did. :)


Coors light?


Do I need to edit the thread title if we aren't going to talk about beer?

[peterm15]

It was at a party and he was pretty overwhelmed. Grabbed my bottle and his whole attitude changed. I'm like "why didn't I do this an hour ago?" LOL

I dont know what it is about beer bottles but every child I know has the same reaction.
Ive got a picture of my cousins baby kissing a bottle of rum. (closed bottle)

[mazdabetty]

Mmmm Kronenbourg, Erdinger, and Blue Moon whenever we hit up the US :P Most of the time we keep a stash of Ricards in the fridge though, love the white.

So wheaty and filling, but so so good...

[midnightfxgt]

Regarding Coors:

It is FAR from the best beer. I would say it's the most "non-offensive" beer. If its what's at someone's place, you'd drink it, because its slightly better than water, and free. If you find all other beer "skunky" you probably don;t really like beer... perhaps a Palm Bay is more your flavour ;)

MGD (bottle, not can) was my "stocked" beer at home. Since I don't drink a ton at home, I have been buying more craft lately.

Flying Monkey's Atomic Smashbomb - Bought it for the name lol. Its a great brew. It's a Strong Beer, so not for everyone, but I was pleasantly surprised.
Mad Tom IPA - A little stronger than I was expecting, but still good. I think the Extra Mad would be a bit much for me to enjoy
Hop City's Barking Squirrel - All Around awesome brew!

When in restraunts I usually find myself grabbing a Creemore, Mill Street Organic, etc. For a beer from Labatt (I think?), this summer I enjoyed some Shocktop on a couple of patios. Solid Belgian White style.

-John

[midnightfxgt]

PS - Just because Coors is the best selling, doesn't mean its the best. Thats like saying McD's is way better than the Keg.

[The Wolf]

Everyone chill about Coors Light, jeez.

I'm not a beer person, but for me:
Mill Street Organic
Mill Street Tankhouse
Neustadt 10w30
Steamwhistle
Guinness

[CloudPump]

My go-to beer of choice is Mill St. Tankhouse, I do find many bars don't have it on tap, so my fall-back is Guiness.

I have to agree with the vast majority, Coors Light doesn't belong in a discussion of Top Beers, it's not "spit-it-out" awful, but it's nothing memorable.

-Geoff

[Sivart444]

My regular go-to is Moosehead. I do like MGD in bottles, and there are lot's of good craft beers i just haven't found the one i REALLY like.

[greffer31]

coors banquet is my go to now that its sold in Canada. used to stock up whenever i went to the states but that doesnt happen very often so im definitely glad its come across the border. that being said, nothing beats a pint of guiness or waterloo dark, beer on tap is amazing

[SirWanker]

Hahah, ok.. how about top 4% beer?

Guinness Draught ( in the can or on tap and not the bottled abomination ) is ~4% but with it being a stout, it may not be to your liking.

Have you tried any wheat beers such as:

AMSTERDAM ORANJE WEISSE
Erdinger Weissbier
Granville Island Robson Street Hefeweizen
Denison's Weissbier
Cheval Blanc
Hoegaarden

My favs include
Okocim Mocne
Cameron's Deviator Dopplebock Bourbon Barrel
Holsten Festbock or Maibock
Boddington's Pub Draught
Anything Creemore
Zywiec

[loki]

it's the "shitting on the guy" that makes this thread so good

and no one is really shitting on anyone. Just busting some balls.

I don't think I started drinking beer till I was about 22 (10 years ago...geez), and even then I really have to be in the mood to drink it.


In the end, you drink what you like, not what people tell you to like so it's all good.



The mountains are no longer blue.......

[loki]

Guinness Draught ( in the can or on tap and not the bottled abomination ) is ~4% but with it being a stout, it may not be to your liking.



I'm used to the 7.5% extra stoute we get in the Caribbean. I'll settle for the 5% we get up here but can't do the canned shit. I'm really not even sure what they serve as draught Guinness over here, just know it's not the same as the stuff I order in the pubs in the UK

[Genpu_Mz3]

theres nothing like a nice cold king can of maximum ice, soo delicious, theres no beer that can touch this art of beer.

but on a real note, i'd rather drink the piss out of a bar bathroom toilette at 2am on a saturday night then drink maximum ice, same with red bull beer, nastiest beer i've ever tasted.

my list goes a lil somethin like this HIT IT
common beers
MGD
Canadian
Bud Light
Rolling Rock

Beers I like to treat myself to

Mill Street Organic
Ricards (mainly red but they're all pretty good)
Keiths pale ale
Stella

[SirWanker]

I'm used to the 7.5% extra stoute we get in the Caribbean. I'll settle for the 5% we get up here but can't do the canned shit. I'm really not even sure what they serve as draught Guinness over here, just know it's not the same as the stuff I order in the pubs in the UK

Looks like I'll try to find some in Grenada in January.
Funny thing is, my fondness for Guinness did not develop until after my '92 backpacking days and haven't been back to the UK since then.
A quick glance at the BeerStore (http://www.thebeerstore.ca/beers/search/advanced?brand=All&type=All&sub_type=All&country=All&brewer=All&title_1=guinness&packsize=0) indicates four (!!) unique Guinness products:
-Black Lager ( new to me)
-Draught in a Bottle ( new to me)
-Extra Stout ( least favorite )
- Pub Draught (can)

Sounds like an excuse for an investigative comparison exercise.

[midnightfxgt]

Not a Guinness fan, but was tempted to try the really cold stuff served in England. Never did though lol

[peterm15]

I tolerate the can of guiness. I prefer it from the tap but even then how it is poured really makes a big differemce. Unfortunately I've never been outside of canada so I cant compare it to the ones found in the uk.

on another note I cant stand beers that have the added fruit flavor. Keiths white is a good example of that.

[Mr Wilson]

There is nothing like a pint of Guinness from St. James Gate itself. I've been with people who traditionally do not like Guinness, but from the brewery they've enjoyed it.

Following the six steps is important. An Irish friend often asks for the Guinness to be repoured if it comes too quickly.

[peterm15]

I send back guiness a lot myself.

[rajin929]

my fave...

http://farm5.staticflickr.com/4093/4784828864_1ec5ce9aba.jpg

[m3gad37h]

I've always steered clear of stouts but will need to break down and try some one day.

Myself I usually have coors light on hand, about the only light beer I can drink. Flavor wise I have to say Moosehead Dry

http://res.cloudinary.com/ratebeer/image/upload/w_250,c_limit,q_85,d_beer_def.gif/beer_7153.jpg

[greyseason]

I wish ive tried more of the lesser known brands ( literally 95% of the beers in this thread) but i know what i dont like
- Rickards white <- wtf is that
- Old Milwakee
- tried olde e once and it smelt like garbage liquid

My all the time beer is coors light, i like it because im not a aficionado. Also
- Mill street organic
- MGD
- bud
- sleemans original & cream

Never tried guiness before but i honestly dont think id like it. Im not a fan of hoppy bears. The after taste throws me off

[boyracer]

The thing about stout beers is that you can't just try it once, you got to keep at it. 3-4 times & the chances are you may crave the black gold.

[greffer31]

Any black velvet fans here?


Following the six steps is important. An Irish friend often asks for the Guinness to be repoured if it comes too quickly.

What are these six steps you speak of?

[Mr Wilson]

Step 1 - Take a cool, clean, dry, Guinness branded glass.

Step 2 - Hold the glass under the tap at an angle of 45 degrees.

Step 3 - Pull the handle forward until it is horizontal and fill the glass to between 15mm and 20mm (about ¾”) from the top. Never put the tap spout into the Guinness.

Step 4 - Leave the surge to settle (approx 119.5 secs).

Step 5 - Top up the glass by pushing the tap handle backwards until the head is just proud of the glass. Do not let the stout overflow, and never use a spatula to level the head.

Step 6 - Hand the pint to the consumer with a steady hand. There should be no overspill.

[greyseason]

Any black velvet fans here?



What are these six steps you speak of?

People have the option at the Guinness brewery to be taught how to properly pour a guinness beer

[Jsquared]

My three favs..in this order

http://beerandamovie.files.wordpress.com/2011/07/lpremiumbottlecan.jpg
http://soheil.callage.com/photo%20Galleries/Beers/images/Germany-Lowenbrau.jpg
http://themoose.ca/uploads/Galleries/Beers/mill20st20organic.jpg

[r4BBiT]

I know it is not cheap, but does no one on here like/tried Chimay?

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/2/22/Chimay_3_beers.JPG

I would say that is my top beer, strong beer but very full flavour that you don't taste alcohol. The red one is most of the time on certain LCBOs, but the blue one is also available occasionally.

I think the red one is 7% and it comes in 750ml bottle for $6.40, so you feel pretty good after two :D The blue label is even stronger. Those monks know their beer (and cheese)!

[Stathakos]

[insert beer no one has heard about to sound cool]

[Zotaga]

[insert beer no one has heard about to sound cool]

Hahah, just make your own beer, slap a label on it, and call it the top brew.

[SirWanker]

[insert beer no one has heard about to sound cool]

This is not the 70's where you were limited to OV and 50 ( both quite tasty in a quirky way).
Then again, I've been around longer than most of you and been fortunate on being able to sample many different types & brands of malted beverages.
To be adventurous is entirely up to you.....

[Jsquared]

[insert beer no one has heard about to sound cool]

I grew up drinking beer in a pub called the beer gardens. This place likely had over 100 types of beer so why would I limit myself to domestic. I also like Labatt 50 when I am up at the cottage or camping because sometimes you cant beat a stinky ol cheap bear!

[Stathakos]

I grew up drinking beer in a pub called the beer gardens. This place likely had over 100 types of beer so why would I limit myself to domestic. I also like Labatt 50 when I am up at the cottage or camping because sometimes you cant beat a stinky ol cheap bear!

Oh for sure I wouldn't ever choose to drink cheap beer. But I wouldn't be surprised if someone here just literally searched up "good tasting beer" on google and posted it LOL

[mazdabetty]

I wish ive tried more of the lesser known brands ( literally 95% of the beers in this thread) but i know what i dont like
- Rickards white <- wtf is that
- Old Milwakee
- tried olde e once and it smelt like garbage liquid


hahah Rickards white isn't thatttt bad... I prefer the wheaty flavour though, and it's cheap to keep it stocked, especially living so close to Quebec for about $1/beer lol


Oh for sure I wouldn't ever choose to drink cheap beer. But I wouldn't be surprised if someone here just literally searched up "good tasting beer" on google and posted it LOL
That's a pretty bold statement to make. A lot of the brands posted here that "no one has heard of" are easily found at select restaurants/pubs, and are easily discovered by attending events like Beerfest or Oktoberfest (and when you visit events like these you suddenly wonder why you've been drinking Coors light all along :chuckle jk)

[midnightfxgt]

Working at the inlaws last night, and tried a German Pilsner I have never heard of: Jever. Nice and crisp! Was a good brew after a day of bricking!

-John

[greffer31]

http://www.imgbase.info/images/safe-wallpapers/cartoons/the_simpsons/18721_the_simpsons_to_alcohol__the_cause_of_and_so lution_to_all_of_lifes_problems.jpg

[PEPSIGIXXER]

My top beer of choice when I can find it is Moosehead but since I dont buy cases of beer or drink really anymore but let me tell you when I get one a savor the crap out of it.

[Zotaga]

My top beer of choice when I can find it is Moosehead but since I dont buy cases of beer or drink really anymore but let me tell you when I get one a savor the crap out of it.

Moosehead.. The secret is in how it's made. Like cows, the brewer hooks up a bunch of moose to those suckling systems.. Then the moose get blown by the machines and all the contents go in the tubes to the vats. A little hops here, some yeast there, some fermenting, and voila, you get "Moose Head" in a bottle.

[Mr Wilson]

http://theinfosphere.org/images/7/75/Slurmqueen.jpg

[m3gad37h]

Moosehead.. The secret is in how it's made. Like cows, the brewer hooks up a bunch of moose to those suckling systems.. Then the moose get blown by the machines and all the contents go in the tubes to the vats. A little hops here, some yeast there, some fermenting, and voila, you get "Moose Head" in a bottle.

Next time my buddy catches his moose we can try to make a batch, your more then welcome to be the first to try it out! lol

[Aitch]

http://theinfosphere.org/images/7/75/Slurmqueen.jpg


Mmmmm, delicious Slurm!........ Ew, SHPPPOOOOOOSSSHHHH!!!!........ Mmmmmm, Slurm!

[Zotaga]

Hahah, naw.. I'm good. I only drink 4% beer or "water" as most of the guys on M3 like to call it.


Next time my buddy catches his moose we can try to make a batch, your more then welcome to be the first to try it out! lol

[Stathakos]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G8pRpKCvrPg

mmmmmmmmmm

[SirWanker]

now the thread is complete.....
http://files.myopera.com/Amdejac/albums/9397062/oktoberfest2.jpg

[Zotaga]

http://www.zerohedge.com/sites/default/files/images/user5/imageroot/2013/01/oktoberfest_girl.jpg

[midnightfxgt]

Hahah, naw.. I'm good. I only drink 4% beer or "water" as most of the guys on M3 like to call it.

People are calling the Coors Light water.... not the fact it's 4%.

[genericmoniker]

Sapporo, Stella and Rickards Red are my 3 go-tos.

Recently tried Blue Moon (I think that's what it's called) and loved that as well. When Rolling Rock is around and I feel like something light, I grab that.

[midnightfxgt]

When Rolling Rock is around and I feel like something light, I grab that.

Ya, it's solid. I'll usually grab this at a local spot with a tiny tap selection. :)

[Jsquared]

Sapporo, Stella and Rickards Red are my 3 go-tos.

Forgot about Stella. Yes man!

Never been a dark beer drinker. However, is there's such thing or a suggestion as a introductory dark beer that wouldn't be so harsh to turn me off right away...thoughts?

[Mr Wilson]

Hacker Pschorr has a dark that isn't too bad. It's more of a dark lager style vs. a stout. Think Dark Horse on Bloor at Jane has it by the pint.

[Kiewan]

im headed to the frog and firken with friends tonight. Does anyone know what that chain of bars has on tap?

[Mr Wilson]

http://www.firkinpubs.com/thefrogandfirkin/beer

[Kiewan]

http://www.firkinpubs.com/thefrogandfirkin/beer

thanks

[SirWanker]

http://youtu.be/XztPtK7yAUk

[Pacman]

Hacker Pschorr has a dark that isn't too bad. It's more of a dark lager style vs. a stout. Think Dark Horse on Bloor at Jane has it by the pint.

I work in the area. Will have to check it out!

[Mr Wilson]

^^ It's not a bad place. Great patio in the summer.

If you are out for a drink in the area, over by Bloor and Brentwood (just by Royal York) is The Monk's Kettle, place has a huge beer menu.

[boo-ninja]

Heading to Mill St. brew pub this saturday!

[Stathakos]

http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lceu9kXYeq1qdsjwvo1_500.jpg

KILL IT BEFORE IT LAYS EGGS

[FD22]

http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lceu9kXYeq1qdsjwvo1_500.jpg

KILL IT BEFORE IT LAYS EGGS

I'm trynna figure out what you're saying, but all I keep reading is "lay it before it kills eggs"

[peterm15]

^^^^^^

Its one of the trolls they call kardashians. (Or whatever) you know the ones that hold an online auction to raise money for the Philippines and only gives 10% of the funds raised. And many more retarded things those overly airbrushed sorry excuse for humans do.

[FD22]

^^^^^^

Its one of the trolls they call kardashians. (Or whatever) you know the ones that hold an online auction to raise money for the Philippines and only gives 10% of the funds raised. And many more retarded things those overly airbrushed sorry excuse for humans do.

haha yea yea I got it. Was trying a lame attempt at a joke there ;) (notice the re-arranging of words in my post)

[Pacman]

^^ It's not a bad place. Great patio in the summer.

If you are out for a drink in the area, over by Bloor and Brentwood (just by Royal York) is The Monk's Kettle, place has a huge beer menu.

Drive past it all the time. Another place I need to visit to quench my thirt

[boyracer]

Two of my favourite watering holes were the Duke of York on Yonge & Bishop and Belcher when they were on Queen St. W. *sigh* I miss going to pubs.

[Aitch]

Two of my favourite watering holes were the Duke of York on Yonge & Bishop and Belcher when they were on Queen St. W. *sigh* I miss going to pubs.

Haha Duke of York was where my Rotary club held meetings for 3 years. Moved to Pauper's Pub though as we needed a bigger room! Luckily this still means Wednesdays are beer nights!

[greyseason]

Thanks to you guys Im gunna try a few brews tonight from the lcbo http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/12/14/genuheha.jpg

[boyracer]

Two of my favourite watering holes were the Duke of York on Yonge & Bishop and Belcher when they were on Queen St. W. *sigh* I miss going to pubs.

I don't know how I forgot to include the Duke Of Gloucester on Yonge, south of Bloor. Spent a lot of time there.

[Mr Wilson]

Stopped at an LCBO on the way home and ended up coming out with a 3 pack of the Samuel Adams - Barrel Room Collection. Currently in the fridge cooling off.

Comes with the,

Tetravis - Belgian Quad
13th Hour - Belgian Style Stout
New World - Tripel

http://lukasliquorstl.files.wordpress.com/2012/08/20120824-094229.jpg

[boyracer]

^^^^ Oooooo I want

[greffer31]

Stopped at an LCBO on the way home and ended up coming out with a 3 pack of the Samuel Adams - Barrel Room Collection. Currently in the fridge cooling off.

Comes with the,

Tetravis - Belgian Quad
13th Hour - Belgian Style Stout
New World - Tripel

http://lukasliquorstl.files.wordpress.com/2012/08/20120824-094229.jpg

How were they?? Mr Wilson

[Mr Wilson]

Night got away from me. I'll have at least one tonight and report back.

[FoXy]

Tried a new beer on the weekend. Quite different but friggin delicious.

Steigl Radler

Tastes like graprfruit, but not sweet. SO good!

[Mr Wilson]

Having the Tetravis now. Quite good. Has a very Smithwick's after taste, otherwise the initial taste is quite strong (+ the fact it's 10.2%).

http://i1230.photobucket.com/albums/ee491/pdubniak/IMG265_zpscda490a3.jpg (http://s1230.photobucket.com/user/pdubniak/media/IMG265_zpscda490a3.jpg.html)

[Punkrockjohn]

stiegl.

[Pacman]

Tried a new beer on the weekend. Quite different but friggin delicious.

Steigl Radler

Tastes like graprfruit, but not sweet. SO good!

Easy to make at home. Half fizzy grapefruit juice, half beer. It's a hybrid of beer and fruit juice

[Wisecraker]

I have been drinking the Okanagan Springs Mixer pack. I haven't seen it before, seems to be out for the winter season. Has a good little variety. First time I've bought a mixer pack and liked every single type in it.

[Wisecraker]

Stopped at an LCBO on the way home and ended up coming out with a 3 pack of the Samuel Adams - Barrel Room Collection. Currently in the fridge cooling off.

Comes with the,

Tetravis - Belgian Quad
13th Hour - Belgian Style Stout
New World - Tripel

http://lukasliquorstl.files.wordpress.com/2012/08/20120824-094229.jpg

They look good, a look good tasting. I may have to pick this up

[Mr Wilson]

Really enjoying the New World Tripel. Lighter than the Tetravis in colour and does not have the same overwhelming taste.

[loki]

Really enjoying the New World Tripel. Lighter than the Tetravis in colour and does not have the same overwhelming taste.

still no invite

[Mr Wilson]

Come on over have a beer! You are invited.

[boyracer]

still no invite


Come on over have a beer! You are invited.

Still waiting for my invite as well. Mr Wilson doesn't have time for us anymore.

[Zotaga]

http://www.torontosun.com/2014/01/10/houston-firefighter-uses-beer-to-put-out-truck-blaze

Ouch.. lol.. I don't drink that type of Coors.. but still.. ouch.. gives credence to the guy who said Coors = H20.

[peterm15]

Well any alcohol under 40% (I think) will put out a flame.
Neat story though.

[CelestSpeed3]

I'm a fan of Guinness and Richards Dark if I'm out. Steve and I have started brewing our own beer at home now. It's not the greatest stuff I've tried but not the worst either it's a slow work in progress. Not to mention you get a lot of beer for the money. We also name our brews something stupid and funny every time. We made a pumpkin porter around Thanksgiving and named it Blumpkin.

[Thrizzl3]

I'm a fan of Guinness and Richards Dark if I'm out. Steve and I have started brewing our own beer at home now. It's not the greatest stuff I've tried but not the worst either it's a slow work in progress. Not to mention you get a lot of beer for the money. We also name our brews something stupid and funny every time. We made a pumpkin porter around Thanksgiving and named it Blumpkin.

steve's beer is amazing

[boyracer]

I'm a fan of Guinness and Richards Dark if I'm out. Steve and I have started brewing our own beer at home now. It's not the greatest stuff I've tried but not the worst either it's a slow work in progress. Not to mention you get a lot of beer for the money. We also name our brews something stupid and funny every time. We made a pumpkin porter around Thanksgiving and named it Blumpkin.

Get together in your garage drinking beer? I'm in.

[Mr Wilson]

^ x 2

[loki]

Im not drinking paul's poison

[CelestSpeed3]

Ya you guys are more then welcome to come by.

I may put a half cage in the Speed this year so I'll need a hand stripping everything out. I just don't know what to do with the interior peices. I'll have no use for them, and I doubt I would get much if I sold them.

[Thrizzl3]

this year will be interesting

[loki]

this year will be interesting

Why?

[Maz3Dan]

I've been going with tuborg lately, though usually I'm drinking Stella or moosehead. In Portugal it's sagres all the way!

[Mr Wilson]

Sick for a few weeks at the beginning of the year, but lately now feeling better have been drinking St Ambroise Apricot Wheat Ale (neighbour introduced it to me). Really, really enjoying it.

edit.........holy massive pic.

http://ayearofbeer.files.wordpress.com/2012/06/st-ambroise-apricot.jpg

[loki]

You're such a fruit

[loki]

Me and boyracer still waiting for a boys night at your place

[Thrizzl3]

You're such a fruit

*slow clap*

[Mr Wilson]

Me and boyracer still waiting for a boys night at your place

Insert clever comeback.......

Weekends are starting to open up. Have to do something soon. You two going to be allowed to leave the house?

[boyracer]

I need a night of drinking.....badly.

[Kiewan]

I just had muskoka IPA mad tom. Not the greatest IMO. Far to bitter.

[Wisecraker]

I was just in Montreal last weekend and I tried lots of beers. In terms of basic beers they have Boreal which is very nice, and Labatt Dry. I also tried Tea-Rex at the Three Brewers down there(beer infused with chinese tea) and some whisky beer. All of which was excellent. Im also down at the Bellwood Brewery in Toronto on Ossington St a lot. Its great for werid IPA's and IIPA's

[ryan2.3]

Anyone here use the untappd app? https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.untappdllc.app&hl=en

it's great for logging and rating everything you try as well as finding local beers in your area. I've probably tried over 100 distinct beers in the last few months. Every time we go to a pub or brew pub, i make sure to get something i've never heard of before. There's a new place i found nearby that had $4.50 for Four 4oz samples and each additional one is $1. Great way to find new beers

[Wisecraker]

Anyone here use the untappd app? https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.untappdllc.app&hl=en

it's great for logging and rating everything you try as well as finding local beers in your area. I've probably tried over 100 distinct beers in the last few months. Every time we go to a pub or brew pub, i make sure to get something i've never heard of before. There's a new place i found nearby that had $4.50 for Four 4oz samples and each additional one is $1. Great way to find new beers

I will look into this, seems interesting

[ryan2.3]

I have friends added to it so i can see what they have too. Another good way to find out what new beers are out worth trying and what to avoid

[bubba1983]

how did i miss this one...
Old milwaukee is my bread and butter!
and new guy, shut the hell up with your "cultured" crap speech....the guy likes coors, who cares....

[Wisecraker]

how did i miss this one...
Old milwaukee is my bread and butter!
and new guy, shut the hell up with your "cultured" crap speech....the guy likes coors, who cares....

"To each his own" is my philosophy with beer. If you enjoy it, your doing it right (regardless of what you enjoy)

[captobvious75]

I like all beers, but prefer bitter ones. Hate dark beers.

Really enjoying Steamwhistle and Beau's which is from my hometown area.

Depending on mood, I like Stella, Canadian, Bud, and Heineken.

[Wisecraker]

Anyone here tried the Okanagan Springs Holiday Pack? They are damn tasty

[Mr Wilson]

Wife really liked their 1516, but its hard to find by the pint now.

[jay93]

I like my Stella! She's nice to me.

[Wisecraker]

Wife really liked their 1516, but its hard to find by the pint now.

That and the Winter Beer was my favourite, I wish it was easier to find as well. If you hear of somewhere that has them please let me know

[Mr Wilson]

Wife has to work and it's noon somewhere.

Lake of Bays first release beer with the NHL Alumni, China Wall - Johnny Bower Vienna Dark Lager.

Nice beer, almost follows a Rickards Red flavour.

http://i1230.photobucket.com/albums/ee491/pdubniak/IMG282_zps64a34634.jpg (http://s1230.photobucket.com/user/pdubniak/media/IMG282_zps64a34634.jpg.html)

[ryan2.3]

finally found this again after trying it in a pub a few months ago. It's really good, and very smooth. Not as bitter as you'd expect from a stout. It's 9.5% means you probably wouldn't want to go through too many on your own. although at $10/bottle you're not going to be knocking these back like water anyways

https://scontent-b-ord.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn1/t1/1600975_10152181455180490_308624379_n.jpg

[boyracer]

Mr Wilson. Was this picture taken at your inlaws basement? Or your place?

Wife has to work and it's noon somewhere.

Lake of Bays first release beer with the NHL Alumni, China Wall - Johnny Bower Vienna Dark Lager.

Nice beer, almost follows a Rickards Red flavour.

http://i1230.photobucket.com/albums/ee491/pdubniak/IMG282_zps64a34634.jpg (http://s1230.photobucket.com/user/pdubniak/media/IMG282_zps64a34634.jpg.html)

[Mr Wilson]

boyracer, my place.

[boyracer]

Mr Wilson. Why you have Aston Villa bar towel? You a Villa fan?

[Mr Wilson]

Went to a game when I was in England a few years ago during a University course. Tried to go to a Chelsea game, but all we could make it to was an Aston Villa game. We got the scarf/towel bar when we entered. Just needed something to soak up beer and make to top look a little better.

[boyracer]

Cool, cool

[genericmoniker]

Devinci frame?

For anyone doing travelling, Blue Moon Pumpkin Ale is $10 a case (48 bottles I think) at duty free.

[Mr Wilson]

04' Wilson front triangle, broke the frame jumping the stair set by the bridge at Skydome.

[boyracer]

Mr Wilson
loki & I are still waiting for in invite for some ale drinking at your new home (it's been so long now that it's not so new any more). A well over due house warming party.

[SirWanker]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JCpLerLKD2k

[Kiewan]

I have been drinking harp lately and love it. Does anyone know where to find it on tap?

[loki]

I have been drinking harp lately and love it. Does anyone know where to find it on tap?

If you find yourself in Toronto

http://www.ceilicottage.com/

they also have good oysters

[Wisecraker]

I have been missing the Okanagan holiday pack....although I still love their regular pale ale. I also recently picked up Harry Porter and the Bourbon Soaked Vanilla bean. It was good, but heavy on the stomach

[Aitch]

Had Creemore Pilsner and Newcastle Brown on the weekend. Mmmmmm.

[Mr Wilson]

Celebrate finishing yard work with an Amsterdam Spring Bock. Nice beer, very strong hoppy smell, but the taste is failry relaxed and doesn't leave a strong aftertaste.

http://amsterdambeer.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/tumblr_lzr91loR2p1qbd82j.jpeg

[Norm DePlume]

My summertime go-to is Flying Monkey's Anti Gravity ale. Tried it to support the locals, kept drinking it because its a great beer.

http://www.productwiki.com/upload/images/antigravity_light_ale.jpg

[Wisecraker]

I don't know if it was mentioned but so far this summer I'm all over the Rogue Dead Guy Ale (now with glow-in-the-dark label, lol), and all the Witchwood Breweries specifically the Scarecrow Organic Ale and the Hobgoblin. Mmmmm

[Default User]

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[ryan2.3]

Haven't had San Miguel in forever.

I just picked up a variety of Innis and Gunns

[Genpu_Mz3]

i've been loving lowenbrau and harp lately

[Pacman]

i've been loving lowenbrau and harp lately

Lowenbrau is great, and it is at a great price point! I don't know how some of those Canadian beers can sell at 2.50 a tall boy when this is in the 2.05 range and is far superior in quality and taste.

[Genpu_Mz3]

Lowenbrau is great, and it is at a great price point! I don't know how some of those Canadian beers can sell at 2.50 a tall boy when this is in the 2.05 range and is far superior in quality and taste.

I agree, I'd rather buy Lowenbrau then coors or canadian. Lately I've ben trying out different beers at the lcbo, head in grab 6 different cans and try them, so far lowenbrau is at the top of my list.

[Mr Wilson]

Muskoka Oddity has been the go-to after yard work so far this year.

[Genpu_Mz3]

Anyone try hops n robbers ir prisin break? They are local craft beers from guelph

[ryan2.3]

Has anyone noticed if Innis and Gunn Canadian Cherrywood Finish is at the LCBO? I was reading that it should be, and there's currently no plans of it coming to America.

If someone sees it, i'd be willing to send them money to buy me about a dozen and I can pick it up from you next weekend to take back down here.

http://cdn.beeradvocate.com/im/beers/93987.jpg

[midnightfxgt]

Doesn't look good: http://www.lcbo.com/lcbo-ear/lcbo/product/details.do?language=EN&itemNumber=343954

Stock search shows no stock at any LCBO. :(

[midnightfxgt]

Anyone try hops n robbers ir prisin break? They are local craft beers from guelph

Funny enough, I have 2 cans in the fridge waiting to be tried (Hops and Robbers). I bought it with the Prison Break. The Prison Break I have only had 1. It was decent, refreshing... wouldn't rush out to buy a bunch, but worth a try IMO.

[Genpu_Mz3]

Funny enough, I have 2 cans in the fridge waiting to be tried (Hops and Robbers). I bought it with the Prison Break. The Prison Break I have only had 1. It was decent, refreshing... wouldn't rush out to buy a bunch, but worth a try IMO.

Yea, I agree, the prison break is pretty decent, I never had an IPO beer before so im not sure what the hops n robbers tastes like compared to others, but the hops taste was very strong imo.


and Innis and Gunn is facking gross lol, ive tried it before, and never again lol. like caramel toffeee oak flavours, nasty lol

[ryan2.3]

The rum cask version is great. Also recently picked up the Scottish Porter. Quite tasty

[midnightfxgt]

...I never had an IPO beer before so im not sure what the hops n robbers tastes like compared to others, but the hops taste was very strong imo.


Most IPA are fairly strong (no, not Keiths! lol). If you arent a fan of strong beer, you wont like many of them. Pilsners are a safe bet for something crisp, and lighter. If you liked the strong taste, try the Mad Tom IPA. :)

[midnightfxgt]

I went to the Beer Bistro in T.O with the wife a couple weeks ago, and ordered Weihenstephaner Hefe. It is a German Wheat beer from the world's oldest brewery.

Yes. It's a mouthful (Y-enn-Steffan). I really, really enjoyed it. You can taste the banana and cloves in it, which sounds like an odd combo, but it is one of the best beers I have had. It was not strong, but not light. Comparable to a lot of other German Wheat beers in this regards.

Anyways, it is NORMALLY stocked at the LCBO fairly regularity. Their latest shipment is behind, but is on the way. At $3.15 for a 500ML bottle, it comes at hardly a premium. Would highly recommend to anyone

[greffer31]

the girlfriend just got a job at sleeman for the summer...helloooo free beer:)

also bought tickets for Toronto Festival of Beer. very excited for that and to try some new beers!

[SirWanker]

For those who are interested, The Star has an article on all the local breweries (http://www.thestar.com/life/food_wine/2014/05/16/a_beer_lovers_guide_to_toronto.html).
http://www.thestar.com/content/dam/thestar/life/food_wine/2014/05/16/a_beer_lovers_guide_to_toronto/beer.jpg.size.xxlarge.promo.jpg

[ryan2.3]

the girlfriend just got a job at sleeman for the summer...helloooo free beer:)

also bought tickets for Toronto Festival of Beer. very excited for that and to try some new beers!


i haven't been to the beer festival in years. There's one down here with close to 800 beers on the same weekend as that, but we have to be in a wedding in Ottawa :(

[loki]

Big a Rock IPA

Enjoyed that last time at the pub

[staax]

I enjoy Sleeman's Original.

Other notable mentions:

- Molson Ex
- Keiths
- MGD

[Default User]

These micro breweries throw me off.

I like a lot of house brew draught at local pubs though. (Liverpool Lager is nice)

But a lot of these basement mixers are just bad

[Tom17]

OOOHHHH nice thread. Just been talking about this subject with a friend.

Before moving here, I lived in Munich for a while. Don't think I need to say much more about the brews I liked there, except... YOU CAN'T GET HELLES HERE (Except Lowenbrau... in cans *shudder*).

I ended up falling into a cheap and easy routine of buying 24's of Coors Light or Canadian. Quite shocking really, but I really hate pils and they were just easy to drink. But this year this has changed. I have found myself going back to the few Munich beers I can get (Mostly Weissbier) and more recently have started experimenting even more by branching out to a local brewery. That said, here goes...

Coors Light/Canadian - I dunno why, they just go down easy, but they are so bland. Ugh. If I have a case on hand i'll easily blast through 3 or 4 per night, not too cheap.

Munich Weissbieren:
Erdinger - The one that got me into Weissbier when I went to the brewery tour that includes all-you-can-drunk tasters of the products at the end, *hiccup*. They seem to have a somewhat filtered one available here though so not so hot.
Fransiskaner - Arguably the best according to most.
Wiehenstephaner - Alteste brau der welt, or something. Another to be considered the best.
Hacker Pschorr - A good one and the bottles are nice.

Munich Helles (Light beer):
Lowenbrau in cans - Ugh. Rank. Widely considered in Munich to be the WURST of the Helles (There might be one that's worse, but I forget)
I just found Hacker Pschorr Helles Gold. I don't remember this from Munich, but only found it here (LCBO Whitby South) recently. It reminded me of my Munich Helles'. It made me happy.
Augustiner - The outright best Helles from Munich. It's what I request when friends visit. Freaking rocking horse shit to me. Heaven. The bottle makes it look like some cheapy nasty beer. I have never seen it here :( I even asked if LCBO could import it. They could not :(

Local beer:
I recently discovered 5 Paddles brewery in Whitby and have been playing around with their brews. Some interesting stuff.

Right now i'm sipping on a Scottish brew I found in LCBO yesterday - Innis & Gunn Original. It's quite nice :)


These 'fancy' beers i'm trying sure are expensive, but I find myself only buying 1 or 2 at a time, maybe twice a week. I am actually ending up paying much less overall than when I was buying 24's, i'm drinking less too and i'm enjoying what I drink more. Win-win-win :)

I'm also dabbling with Whiskey, but i'm a N00b there.

[ryan2.3]

Innis and Gunn is great, as the LCBO brings in different kinds, you should check them out. I've been trying to track down the cherrywood for a while. I've got my siblings keeping an eye out when they go

There's a few brew pubs around that do samplers that average about $1 per 4 oz sample. Great way to easily try a dozen beers in a day. I figure which ones i like the most, then head to the store and pick them up. Tracking it with untappd has been helpful for this. According to the app, in the last year of living in the US (i installed it when i moved down here), i've had almost 150 different beers

[Kiewan]

+1 Innis and Gunn. Bought my dad a bottle for fathers day.

On another note I'm put off of steam whistle. 3/6 bottles were skunked in my 6 pack on the weekend. Not fun

[ryan2.3]

the only time i really have steam whistle is when it's free. usually go early to jays games to get some drinks in at the brewery

[Tom17]

Clear head in the morning too after the Innis & Gunn :) Always a good sign of a nice tipple :)

Wonder what i'll pick up from the LCBO tomorrow...

[loki]

Clear head in the morning too after the Innis & Gunn :) Always a good sign of a nice tipple :)

Wonder what i'll pick up from the LCBO tomorrow...

probably something from Munich based on your post below

I think that is the most times the word Munich has been used on TM3 since it's inception

[Kiewan]

the only time i really have steam whistle is when it's free. usually go early to jays games to get some drinks in at the brewery

its refreshing, but doesn't offer much besides that. any suggestion for something on the lighter side to have after yardwork?

[loki]

its refreshing, but doesn't offer much besides that. any suggestion for something on the lighter side to have after yardwork?

Corona

it's like water but more expensive

[Mr Wilson]

Cracked Canoe.......echo's Loki's line

[loki]

Cracked Canoe.......echo's Loki's line

no invite for beer, no care

you are dead to me

[Mr Wilson]

Fek..............I blame Boyricer, never comes out anymore.

[SirWanker]

its refreshing, but doesn't offer much besides that. any suggestion for something on the lighter side to have after yardwork?

http://www.lcbo.com/assets/products/234x234/0334052.jpg (http://www.lcbo.com/lcbo-ear/lcbo/product/details.do?language=EN&itemNumber=334052)

Refreshing & tasty at 2.5% Alcohol/Vol. It can be difficult to find at times.

[ryan2.3]

its refreshing, but doesn't offer much besides that. any suggestion for something on the lighter side to have after yardwork?

Shandy's hit the spot pretty nicely

http://www.portchesterbeer.com/product_images/i/126/Leinenkugels-Summer-Shandy__21759_zoom.JPG

[Kiewan]

Corona

it's like water but more expensive

No thanks. in high school left a 24 beside a campfire so it was really warm. Can't drink it ever since that.
Sorry I didnt specify: it needs to be refreshing. Not a light beer.

[Default User]

Mix Beer and Gingerale

[SirWanker]

No thanks. in high school left a 24 beside a campfire so it was really warm. Can't drink it ever since that.
Sorry I didnt specify: it needs to be refreshing. Not a light beer.

If that is the case then pretty much any wheat/weisse brews are good. Ones that are good , at least to me, are:

http://www.lcbo.com/assets/products/234x234/0927392.jpg

AMSTERDAM ORANJE WEISSE
http://www.lcbo.com/assets/products/234x234/0242552.jpg

A Quebec beer->CHEVAL BLANC

[Mr Wilson]

I'll have to try the Amsterdam Oranje. Not a huge fan of their beers with the exception of Boneshaker.....though the wife likes the 416 and the Blonde.

[Default User]

Little bitter...

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[loki]

My wife likes Amsterdam Blonde as well

[jaimie08mazda3]

Zywiec. 500ML bottle and tasty as fack. Gets you some drunk after about 5 of em lol. Polish buddy got me into it. 20 pack costs like 45 bucks but well worth it.