Guiness is pretty good. (mentioning it since it's a very popular/common stout, though not close to the best)

I like most stouts, especially russian imperial stouts.

Haven't got to try too many varieties, though.

One beer I had that I liked which wasn't a stout was called Rader Ambree. It was really fantastic for a non-stout beer IMO. I think it was 10%ABV, bottle-fermented, belgian golden/light. I think it might have been good because it was being cleared out - presumably old - and probably aged very well.

While I don't mind big-brand standard lagers and such, They all taste the damn same and I can't believe how picky some people are between brands. Yeah there's definitely SOME differences, especially with regards to carbonation and alcohol content (sometimes), but overall the stuff tastes the same, and never tastes like anything special.

Probably second-last stout I had,
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Very nice.

...Haven't tried a whole lot of nice specialty beers though. Would like to but alcohol is expensive here, and since some of the best beer is made in europe (or even USA), it makes it even more expensive or harder to get.

barth

Ireland1272 Posts

January 15 2011 09:38 GMT

#122

Essentia

1150 Posts

January 15 2011 09:46 GMT

#123

decaf

Austria1797 Posts

January 15 2011 09:47 GMT

#124

Iplaythings

Denmark9110 Posts

January 15 2011 10:06 GMT

#125

Carlsberg

atleast from the beers i drink normally, but there is some REALLY good beers which I dont know the name of..

Murderotica

Vatican City State2594 Posts

January 15 2011 10:08 GMT

#126

ZERG_RUSSIAN

10417 Posts

January 15 2011 10:13 GMT

#127

Broquiem

United States4 Posts

January 15 2011 10:22 GMT

#128

Murdaa

United States32 Posts

January 15 2011 10:24 GMT

#129

i love german and other imported beers...but samual adams is my favorite,killians irish red is pretty damn good too

hate watered down flavorless beers...and diet beer is for wussies and diet freaks lol (light beer)

nehl

Germany270 Posts

January 15 2011 10:27 GMT

#130

Holgerius

Sweden16951 Posts

January 15 2011 10:33 GMT

#131

Pripps Blå is so fucking good. It should be the 5,2 version though, not 3,5 as in the picture.

Mango

Belgium522 Posts

January 15 2011 10:40 GMT

#132

Favorite beer overall: Westvleteren 12
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The greatest taste I know in beers. And not only that, the vibe of ordering, having to drive to the abbey to obtain it from the monks... A lovely experience for a beer that is totally worth it! Probably pretty hard to obtain, but really try it if you have the opportunity!

Favorite blond beer: Tripel Karmeliet
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And a recommended one that should be obtainable abroad: Duvel
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StewKer

United States301 Posts

January 15 2011 10:48 GMT

#133

Moose Drool

Moose Drool

Yes, in the great manly state of Montana we drink Moose Drool. Joking aside though, this is a great beer, some Moose Drool and a big meal go together great!

minimalistic

Hungary157 Posts

January 15 2011 11:02 GMT

#134

They dont do it in mass... unfortunately. or luckily?
"The current production is 4750 hl (1,400,000 bottles) per year, and this is not expected to be increased."

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Westvleteren_Brewery

ah mango you were quicker than me.

McDonalds

Liechtenstein2244 Posts

January 15 2011 11:08 GMT

#135

Delerium Tremens is nice but it is also fairly expensive. As far as day-to-day beers go I'd say Pilsner and Staropramen are nigh invincible. Although I have enjoyed a number of other beer mentioned in the thread thus far.

Not that I'm a big beer fan.

DarQraven

Netherlands553 Posts

January 15 2011 11:09 GMT

#136

It's a three-way tie for me.

Summer:

Sadly I haven't been able to find this in the Netherlands and can only get it when I'm in France, but it's worth it. Basically, it's got the purest taste I have encountered so far - none of that filtered or clean stuff, just a really strong taste of hops, barley and, oddly, wheat (technically it's a blond beer so should use barley, but it's got a nice white beer ring to it).

Fall:
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Delirium Tremens' darker brother. Where Tremens is sweet, this one is a bit thicker and tastes more like dark fruit instead of candy. I like both a lot, but this one is a bit more unique in terms of taste.
I think it's a love or hate type beer, though. It's got a pretty intense and lightly sour aroma that may take you by surprise.

Winter:
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I was going to put this one up as my only favorite, but that would be lying. Out of the three I've listed here, I do like it the most, but it's a very heavy and dark beer, so really the only time it really gets to shine is during cold winters. This is not something you'd want to drink when it's hot outside and the sun is shining, the taste and feel don't fit.

Other than that, though, it's the best Belgian dark ale I can imagine: it's got lots of hops, yet a very subtle toffee aftertaste, while it's got a chocolate aroma (and colour!). Very thick feel, and the best thing is that it stays good for a long time. Many beers are great at first, then after half a glass you get worn out on the taste/smell/acohol. Not this one.

edit: Edited for massively ginormous picture that turned out to be even more ginormous than I thought.

ZorAptoR

Switzerland926 Posts

January 15 2011 11:21 GMT

#137

On January 15 2011 18:07 maitiu wrote:
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also, Guinness, Kilkenny, Schwabenbräu

Heineken & similar beverages don't taste much like beer...

same for me, just the 0,5l Pils

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or if i feel "dark":
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Piste

6174 Posts

January 15 2011 11:23 GMT

#138

our beers in Finland sucks compared to quality beers. But I like beer.
This is my favourite of Finnish beers:
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FarbrorAbavna

Sweden4856 Posts

January 15 2011 11:32 GMT

#139

My favorites:

Gulden draak, this one has never failed me:
http://beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/48/155

Sierra nevada pale ale, especially when its warmer outside then it's a better fit then gulden draak:
http://beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/140/276

Schneider Aventinus, when looking for something different to stirr things up and overall for the flavor:
http://beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/72/224

Raging Bitch, from Flying Dog brewery, is possibly the new standard to which I hold beers(of similar character of course :D) it's just that good:
http://www.flyingdogales.com/Beer-Anniversary.aspx

They have some really great seasonals too in their "Dogtoberfest marzen" and "K9 Winter Ale"
http://www.flyingdogales.com/Beer-Dogtober.aspx
http://www.flyingdogales.com/Beer-K9.aspx

Put one of those in front of me and I'll drink it, doesnt matter what time of the year it is.

An honorable mention goes out to Bishops Finger since I never like it when drinking it from a bottle but from tap it's like a god send. Never could figure out why so it might well be placebo

evilm0nkey

53 Posts

January 15 2011 11:50 GMT

#140

This one has been posted two times before already, this actually IS the best beer in the world, at least when only considering industrial productions. Fresh beer from small bavarian breweries is even more delicious.

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