I'm seeing some German beer love here, so a few recommendations you can probably find easily:
Doppelbock - Spaten Optimator --> Celebrator is better, but costs about 2x as much. Optimator is good and pretty easy to find.
Hefeweizen - Franziskaner --> if you like Shock Top, Blue Moon or Sunset Wheat, give the German style they originated from a try. (For the beer geeks: the listed beers may be more Belgian Wit style, but who's counting?)
Weizenbock - Schneider Aventinus --> A dark wheat bock, sort of a mix of the two styles above. Tastes kind of like banana bread. Typically comes in a purple pint bottle.
Anyone recommend a beer with a nice orange taste?
Oh yeah, it's Bigfoot season isn't it? Thanks for the reminder.Stopped at a local place to pick up Bigfoot yesterday and they had the Rye-on-Rye. Is it any good (should I pick a bottle up)? Any idea of the barrel they're using?
Went to the local bar & grille tonight and was surprised, they went from 9 taps of MBC to 6 MBC and 18 craft. I'm hoping it sticks, because 5 brand new breweries on tap and 3 different Surlys is pretty nice indeed.
I believe it. The linked picture looks like it's a triple bock.I actually found Optimator kind of sweet, unless I'm thinking of another beer.
Actually, Bigfoot is like 2 months early. Guy at the store said something about a barrel aged version being available in a couple weeks also.Oh yeah, it's Bigfoot season isn't it? Thanks for the reminder.
I had some Rye-on-Rye off the tap and it was nice. If you like a nice beer aged in a liquor barrel, it was a good example of the style.
Firestone is one of my favorite breweries that has recently made its way onto the shelves in my area. Doublejack has become my favorite double IPA.Had aFirestone 805last weekend. Was the first of their beers I've tried. It's apparently only available regionally as it isn't pasteurized, or something like that. Anyhow, a pretty nice blonde ale, I'd drink it on a regular basis. Worth checking out if you're into that kinda thing.
I really liked Rye on Rye, but I'm on a rye kick at the moment. It's aged in charred oak barrels from Templeton Rye. Now that I've had one fresh, I might see how the other bottle I have ages. We'll see if I have that much self control lolStopped at a local place to pick up Bigfoot yesterday and they had the Rye-on-Rye. Is it any good (should I pick a bottle up)? Any idea of the barrel they're using?
Went to the local bar & grille tonight and was surprised, they went from 9 taps of MBC to 6 MBC and 18 craft. I'm hoping it sticks, because 5 brand new breweries on tap and 3 different Surlys is pretty nice indeed.
My man.Firestone is one of my favorite breweries that has recently made its way onto the shelves in my area. Doublejack has become my favorite double IPA.
The duchesse is one of my favorite sours. Also a big fan of New Belgiums' Lips of Faith Series "Tart Lychee" BeerFor those who haven't tried a sour beer and want to give it a go, Duchess de Bourgogne is a good starting point. It is pricey for a beer (around $12 for a 750mL), but it is good stuff and not overpoweringly sour.
La Folie (same series/brewery) is probably one of the better American sours, but the few I've had in the cellar aren't aging too well.The duchesse is one of my favorite sours. Also a big fan of New Belgiums' Lips of Faith Series "Tart Lychee" Beer
Excellent beer. If you can find it, Kuchlbauber dunkele is great too.I would recommend Weihenstaphaner for Hefe's over anything else... It may be becoming somewhat commercial, but the taste and story behind the brewery is incredible. Hands down one of the best "old world" brewerys out there that has not changed a single thing in their recipe. Their Hefe Dunkel is incredible aswell!
Although I drink Franziskaner much more often, Weihenstaphaner is my Hefe of choice when I don't mind putting a little more effort into getting it and paying a little bit more for it. A most excellent brew.I would recommend Weihenstaphaner for Hefe's over anything else... It may be becoming somewhat commercial, but the taste and story behind the brewery is incredible. Hands down one of the best "old world" brewerys out there that has not changed a single thing in their recipe. Their Hefe Dunkel is incredible aswell!