Beer of the Week

brianhos · 01-15-2008, 11:55 AM

Yeah we can do that, as long as it is not just a repacking of the same crap like miller chill or something. Like if Lineys comes out with something new, we can do that. But not Bud Dry Ice or something.

jumbopackage · 01-15-2008, 11:55 AM

Great Idea.

Sunset wheat is one of the worst beers I've tried in recent memory. It reminds me of fruit loops that have been soaked in milk for too long. It's really nasty, IMO.

The only problem may be finding "reviewable" beers that are widely available. I mean, you aren't going to find anything spectacular, or even somewhat unique, at BWW, Old Chicago or your local neighborhood bar, IMO.

Maybe larger brewery seasonals or something (Sam Adams comes to mind).

Also, Colorado has some awesome microbreweries. Yeti imperial stout from Great Divide is great, as is Hazed and Infused from the Boulder Beer Company.

I'm a huge fan of beers from Bells brewery in Comstock, MI as well. Two Hearted is one of the best beers I've ever had, period. Even including Trappist ales.

clones26 · 01-15-2008, 12:03 PM

Originally Posted by cybsball20

I'm a big fan of Goose Island's 312 Wheat.

Ding Ding Ding...we have a winner!

brianhos · 01-15-2008, 12:07 PM

Originally Posted by clones26

Ding Ding Ding...we have a winner!

So who is going to step up and suggest this weeks?

I love to try new wheat beers! Been drinking New Belgiums sunshine wheat lately again, I just really like it to have one nice big glass in the evening.

Broodwich · 01-15-2008, 04:22 PM

Originally Posted by brianhos

So who is going to step up and suggest this weeks?

I love to try new wheat beers! Been drinking New Belgiums sunshine wheat lately again, I just really like it to have one nice big glass in the evening.

I've got 3 months worth of ideas because of have been on beer safari for the better part of a year. I am just waiting to hear what others want.

larrybob33 · 01-15-2008, 04:28 PM

wheat. how about Hacker-Pschorr.

brianhos · 01-15-2008, 04:35 PM

Originally Posted by Broodwich

I've got 3 months worth of ideas because of have been on beer safari for the better part of a year. I am just waiting to hear what others want.

I have one I have been waiting to try, so let me know when you run out and I will make a suggestion.

ianoconnor · 01-15-2008, 04:47 PM

Leinie's Big Butt is good.

whirlybirds · 01-15-2008, 05:04 PM

ive always wanted to try Brahma Beer, but not sure if you can find it around here or not. It is brewed in sao paulo, brazil and is the best selling brand of beer in the western hemisphere outside of the united states. if anyone comes across it let me know

Bovine · 01-15-2008, 05:05 PM

Originally Posted by brianhos

So who is going to step up and suggest this weeks?

I love to try new wheat beers! Been drinking New Belgiums sunshine wheat lately again, I just really like it to have one nice big glass in the evening.

I would recommend Hoegaarden or Erdinger if you have not tried them.

brianhos · 01-15-2008, 05:18 PM

Originally Posted by Bovine

I would recommend Hoegaarden or Erdinger if you have not tried them.

I like erdinger, that is tasty. The beer I was wanting to try is Widmer.

Wesley · 01-15-2008, 06:03 PM

Corona is first and Heiniken is second as largest amount of beer imported.

cybsball20 · 01-15-2008, 06:06 PM

For some reason I thought they were making Corona in the states now...

Wesley · 01-15-2008, 06:09 PM

Originally Posted by cybsball20

For some reason I thought they were making Corona in the states now...

Modelo is distributor of Corona and they may be doing both. The stats are that Corona is the biggest import, whether some is bottled here or not.

isuarch80 · 01-15-2008, 06:10 PM

Originally Posted by brianhos

I like erdinger, that is tasty. The beer I was wanting to try is Widmer.

Widmer is good - definitely worth trying at least. If I have the choice between Widmer and some other similar beers, I'll usually go elsewhere, but you won't be upset that you bought beer from them... It's been almost 2 years since I had my last Widmer.