Cougar I need a beer recommendation

RudyRuetigger · 12-10-10, 11:56 AM

Originally posted by brxbmbers42

definitely a thought. going to try all the suggestions i got on here. thanks again guys.

i only like light beer as well...let me know what you like so i dont have to waste my time/money on the others

brxbmbers42 · 12-10-10, 12:02 PM

Will do rudy. Thanks again everyone for the suggestions. Preciate you all

brxbmbers42 · 12-10-10, 03:37 PM

Picked up Hacker Pschorr Weisse for tonight. Rudy I will let you know how it is.

rallymonkey · 12-10-10, 03:45 PM

wittekerke or hoegaarden - best belgian light beers

or imperial, from costa rica.

Cougar Bait · 12-10-10, 06:36 PM

Bronxer I think the Franziskaner is actually a bit better than the Hacker, so if you like that style check it out, it's not quite as heavy but has plenty of taste. And either way check out that Hoegaarden. Very under rated beer, and light.

MMAchicka · 12-10-10, 07:22 PM

Grain Belt, grain belt nordeast, Stella, labatt blue lager

brxbmbers42 · 12-10-10, 07:23 PM

Originally posted by Cougar Bait

Bronxer I think the Franziskaner is actually a bit better than the Hacker, so if you like that style check it out, it's not quite as heavy but has plenty of taste. And either way check out that Hoegaarden. Very under rated beer, and light.

hoegardeen is next. i saw that at the store. trying the hacker tonight. will let you know what i think. thanks cougar

brxbmbers42 · 12-10-10, 08:02 PM

Hacker is ok.. extremely smooth. almost no aftertaste to speak of. scale of 1-10 i give it a 7. not exactly my kind of taste. probably wouldnt try again.

RudyRuetigger · 12-10-10, 08:06 PM

Originally posted by brxbmbers42

not exactly my kind of taste. probably wouldnt try again.

skipping it as well then. next

RudyRuetigger · 12-10-10, 08:07 PM

the problem for me is.. if i want to get drunk, ill just go through bud light...if i want something with a meal, id rather have a dr pepper

i feel like im missing out, but i dont know what occasion id drink these other types of beer

WvGambler · 12-10-10, 08:10 PM

Only beer I drink: Pabst Blue Ribbon

brxbmbers42 · 12-10-10, 08:11 PM

Originally posted by RudyRuetigger

skipping it as well then. next

We'll try the hoegaarden next RR. I'll let you know

brxbmbers42 · 12-10-10, 08:12 PM

Originally posted by RudyRuetigger

the problem for me is.. if i want to get drunk, ill just go through bud light...if i want something with a meal, id rather have a dr pepper

i feel like im missing out, but i dont know what occasion id drink these other types of beer

I just want to expand my beer horizons. i feel like i am missing out drinking the same old beer. Miller-Corona-Bud. especially when i saw cougar do the beer video reviews.

brxbmbers42 · 12-10-10, 08:34 PM

Might have to bump the hacker up to a 7.5. on my third one of six. they are fukkin strong. got a real nice buzz going. usually takes me 5-6 beers to get a nice buzz.

geebert74 · 12-10-10, 08:51 PM

Geebert's Beech Nut Brown Ale... Best beer I have ever made.

JohnGalt2341 · 12-10-10, 09:55 PM

Drink Icehouse my friend. It's strong... tastes good... and it's fairly cheap. No other beer on the planet combines these 3 things as well as Icehouse.

Cougar Bait · 12-10-10, 10:30 PM

If you are liking the Hacker now you will love the Hoegaarden. It will be your new favorite beer.

Tuna Fish Riot · 12-11-10, 01:18 AM

I think this should be the official beer discussion thread. I need a place to vent.

I just tried Sierra Nevada Celebration today. It was amazing stuff. I'm not an IPA type of guy, but this brew was delicious! This is definitely my gateway drug to IPAs. I need to find more.

Also, I tried a Weihenstephaner Hefeweissbier. I was curious since it was the top-rated wheat beer at Beer Advocate. Sadly to say, I still prefer Franziskaner and Sierra Nevada Kellerweis over it. It has a very nice, mild blend of banana and clove notes, but I'm not a clove guy at all. It's a really good beer, though.

cankid · 12-11-10, 01:26 AM

I highly recommend Kokanee Beer, its a Canadian Beer but they've been expanding in the states, great stuff

Pajda · 12-11-10, 01:27 AM

Can't go wrong with Sierra Nevada Kellerweis, highly recommend.

Pajda · 12-11-10, 01:30 AM

Another which comes to mind:

Pajda · 12-11-10, 01:33 AM

This one is seasonal, spring brew:

Roy Halladay · 12-11-10, 01:34 AM

Sierra Nevada Celebration Ale is superb

JohnGalt2341 · 12-11-10, 06:30 PM

Molson Ice is also an excellent beer if you can find it.

Cougar Bait · 12-11-10, 06:33 PM

Kellerwies and Boulevard are both great recommendations, will do a full review of these wheat beers once the season is right. I am not sure Bronxer can get Boulevard in Jersey though.

brxbmbers42 · 12-11-10, 07:03 PM

Originally posted by Cougar Bait

Kellerwies and Boulevard are both great recommendations, will do a full review of these wheat beers once the season is right. I am not sure Bronxer can get Boulevard in Jersey though.

I liked the hacker a lot after I had two or three. Nice and strong. Going to try Hoegaarden next on tuesday or wednesday. Not an every day of the week drinker. Two-Three times a week.

cankid · 12-11-10, 07:11 PM

brxbmbers42 · 12-15-10, 08:13 PM

Trying the franziskaner hefeweizen tonight. hands down best beer i have ever tasted. great recommendation

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Cougar Bait · 12-15-10, 08:49 PM

I agree, the Franziskaner is better than the Hacker. Always get them on draft at the German restaurant in town. Great place. I will do a vid form there some time.

brxbmbers42 · 12-15-10, 08:52 PM

the hacker was stronger. on my third franziskaner and nothing. not even buzzed yet. had a great buzz after three hacker's

Cougar Bait · 12-15-10, 08:59 PM

Originally posted by brxbmbers42

the hacker was stronger. on my third franziskaner and nothing. not even buzzed yet. had a great buzz after three hacker's

It is a different deal altogether, taste alone the Franziskaner is untouchable. I believe if memory serves me the Hacker is 5.5% and the Franz is 5% alcohol.

brxbmbers42 · 12-15-10, 09:00 PM

Originally posted by Cougar Bait

It is a different deal altogether, taste alone the Franziskaner is untouchable. I believe if memory serves me the Hacker is 5.5% and the Franz is 5% alcohol.

Tuna Fish Riot · 12-16-10, 02:26 AM

I knew you would like the Franziskaner. It's definitely the most tasty wheat beer I have ever had. I'm actually wanting to find something that will surpass it.

Anyway, I guess this will be my mini-blog entry in the thread. I went to BevMo today and picked up some beer.

- Two 6-packs of Franziskaner (for GF's upcoming Christmas party)
- Franziskaner Dunkel (new try)
- Ridgeway Brewing Lump of Coal Dark Holiday Stout (new try)
- Lagunitas Lil' Sumpin' Sumpin' Ale (new try)

I love Franziskaner hefe, so I bought the dark hefe to try. I got the stout and the Sumpin' ale because I want to try some more seasonal beers.

I tried an Ayinger Celebrator tonight. I would write a review, but I think Cougar's review and description were spot on, so I'll save myself some trouble. I would probably rate it a 7.0 on his scale, as I find it to be good tasting, but uninteresting brew. I wouldn't buy it again.

Cougar Bait · 12-16-10, 06:07 AM

Tuna Fish you will no doubt like the Franziskaner Dunkel, I haven't had the other two beers, let us know.

brxbmbers42 · 12-16-10, 06:01 PM

Stopped and got some hoegaarden for tonight.