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Flamingo777
United States1190 Posts
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Fake)Plants
United States373 Posts
I mean, I hate to say it, but if you didn't enjoy all of the things you've tried thusfar perhaps you are just not into beer. Kalamazoo is a great town for trying out a bunch of different craft beers, so it's totally possible you just aren't down with brew. That being said, maybe try some red ale? I think it might be smooth enough without being too heavy for you to enjoy. | ||
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Splynn
United States225 Posts
First off, beer IS bitter. Once you get past that, though, you can start picking up the more subtle flavors and really enjoy it. Guinness is wonderful (draft only). Also, Warsteiner isn't bad for something easier to pick up. You might try red beer; George Killian's Irish Red is pretty decent beer. Mixed with Guinness, it's really good. I'd say stay away from IPAs if you can't handle the bitterness of beer, though. If you have a Rock Bottom nearby, they used to have a kind of beer brewed from oatmeal that was really good; worth giving that a shot. And dark ales are decent taste, too. So... find a good Irish themed bar and get a glass of Guinness. If you don't like that try a glass of any kind of red beer. If you don't like that try a dark ale. If you don't like that, maybe you just don't like beer! | ||
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Inside.Out
Canada569 Posts
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Microsloth
Canada194 Posts
On May 13 2012 07:14 Kyhol wrote: Move to Newfoundland. We have great local beer. Grab a Black Horse, buddy. Hah, I too hate beer, and I live in NFLD, and Black Horse didn't do it for me  I'm even in the Navy... how can I not like beer???? | ||
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slappy
United States1271 Posts
American cheap beers are shit, don't drink them. The beers that appeal to "newcomers" are usually what heavy beer drinkers consider "girly beers", such as blue moon, but some people are more attracted to dark beers, it sounds like you might be. Guinness might be a bit much for you at first, but look for Porters and Stouts and try them until you find something you love. I'm a dark beer guy myself, here's a few to try: Stone's "Double Bastard Ale" Urthel Samaranth Young's Double Chocolate Stout Guinness Foreign Extra Samuel Smith's Taddy Porter Samuel Smith's Oatmeal Stout I could go on forever  Also, if you're hesitant about a beer you're going to try, punch it into beeradvocate.com and read the reviews. Most anything rated 90+ is going to be high quality. | ||
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TheAmazombie
United States3714 Posts
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divito
Canada1213 Posts
Through all my consumption, Heineken has risen to one I like the best, out of the more commercial beers. For me, it has a light, clean and crisp taste that works well for me. I may be off since it's been years since I've had it, but my memory finds it slightly comparable to MGD; not sure if you've given that a try. Outside of Heineken, the only beer I regularly consume if I have a choice is Keith's (cheaper and more commonly on tap given I'm in Canada). And not to drag too far away from the OP, can anyone suggest some beers similar to Heineken (can PM me as to not clutter the thread)? My girlfriend is fairly fond of beer (she likes Rickard's White best, I can't stand the end note though), so I find myself consuming more beer lately and I'd like to mix it up and try other beers as we're at the Beer Store often. | ||
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brokenLoL
United Kingdom419 Posts
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Redimere
United States25 Posts
Sierra Nevada Hoptimum,Chimay(any of them),Left hand Milk Stout,Rogue Dead Guy Ale, Rogue Chocolate Stout,Sam Adams Double Bock, Sam Adams Boston Lager. I would recommend just trying different styles and seeing what you like. Most of the beers i listed up there have a higher abv than like say Bud Light, which is 5%abv and those are around 9-11%.(so be carefull with them  lol) They also have alot more flavor to them,taste nothing like Budlight,Coors, or any of the other big company's. | ||
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slappy
United States1271 Posts
On May 13 2012 07:37 divito wrote: I'm very far from a beer connoisseur, but like you, I don't like beer. I do not drink beer as a beverage, because I don't really like the taste. Over time though, I've slowly warmed up to beer through social circumstances and I've tried a lot of them over the years. For my palette, dark beers and such were far too strong or had an after-taste that really bothered me. Through all my consumption, Heineken has risen to one I like the best, out of the more commercial beers. For me, it has a light, clean and crisp taste that works well for me. I may be off since it's been years since I've had it, but my memory finds it slightly comparable to MGD; not sure if you've given that a try. Outside of Heineken, the only beer I regularly consume if I have a choice is Keith's (cheaper and more commonly on tap given I'm in Canada). And not to drag too far away from the OP, can anyone suggest some beers similar to Heineken (can PM me as to not clutter the thread)? My girlfriend is fairly fond of beer (she likes Rickard's White best, I can't stand the end note though), so I find myself consuming more beer lately and I'd like to mix it up and try other beers as we're at the Beer Store often. The best Pilsners are Czech for sure. Best wheat beers are anything from Germany (anything from Germany labeled Weis). If you like white beers, anything from Belgium EDIT: On May 13 2012 07:41 Redimere wrote: Old Rasputin Russian Imperial Stout,Hop Czar,Stone Arrogant Bastard,Stone Double Bastard,Sierra Nevada Pale Ale, Sierra Nevada Hoptimum,Chimay(any of them),Left hand Milk Stout,Rogue Dead Guy Ale, Rogue Chocolate Stout,Sam Adams Double Bock, Sam Adams Boston Lager. I would recommend just trying different styles and seeing what you like. Most of the beers i listed up there have a higher abv than like say Bud Light, which is 5%abv and those are around 9-11%.(so be carefull with them lol) They also have alot more flavor to them,taste nothing like Budlight,Coors, or any of the other big company's. I love this man, he drinks good beer :D man I had old rasputin imp stout on tap for the first time a couple weeks ago and almost shat myself it was so good | ||
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Sorkoas
549 Posts
On May 13 2012 07:17 ionlyplayPROtoss wrote: Try imported beers. American beers suck for the reasons you listed. I personally like corona or heinenken. Why do you comment if you don't really know much about beer at all? Americans brew the best beer in the world. For those who don't believe me: http://www.ratebeer.com/beer/top-50/ http://www.ratebeer.com/beer/country/united-states/213/ This site have the biggest beer geeks in the world as members of their community. There really isn't any question whether this is correct or not. Really, your argument is like saying all Hollywood movies suck just because you hate American Pie. Anyway, OP, I'm not one of these big beer geeks myself but I know people who are and I've been exposed to and tried most styles of beers their are. Just like you the "darker" beers are generally nothing I appreciate all too much and same goes for the bigger brands like Budweiser and Miller producing only lagers/pilsners. What I would recommend you is to check ales. These are generally not that bitter and have a more rounded full taste which I personally find easier to drink if you're not used to "normal" beer. As there's many different styles of ales I'd say start with amber ales and american pale ales. Have you ever tried Samuel Adams Boston Ale? I think that's the most common American ale. Some great breweries you could check out: Great Divide, Cigar City and Three Floyds. | ||
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~OpZ~
United States3652 Posts
On May 13 2012 07:35 Splynn wrote: I hate American pilsners for the same reason. I like darker beers, though, so maybe our taste in beer is similar enough this will help: First off, beer IS bitter. Once you get past that, though, you can start picking up the more subtle flavors and really enjoy it. Guinness is wonderful (draft only). Also, Warsteiner isn't bad for something easier to pick up. You might try red beer; George Killian's Irish Red is pretty decent beer. Mixed with Guinness, it's really good. I'd say stay away from IPAs if you can't handle the bitterness of beer, though. If you have a Rock Bottom nearby, they used to have a kind of beer brewed from oatmeal that was really good; worth giving that a shot. And dark ales are decent taste, too. So... find a good Irish themed bar and get a glass of Guinness. If you don't like that try a glass of any kind of red beer. If you don't like that try a dark ale. If you don't like that, maybe you just don't like beer! oh my goodness, George Killians Irish Red is some deliciousness.... I also am a fan of Samuel Adam's beers....When it comes to American beers. I don't like Heineken or Corona....maybe I'm just weird? Shock Top is pretty nice, Dos Equis was good when I tried it, and Red Stripe....I drink one of those if I'm not drinking Killians Irish Red. | ||
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Skilledblob
Germany3392 Posts
On May 13 2012 07:46 Sorkoas wrote: Why do you comment if you don't really know much about beer at all? Americans brew the best beer in the world. For those who don't believe me: http://www.ratebeer.com/beer/top-50/ http://www.ratebeer.com/beer/country/united-states/213/ This site have the biggest beer geeks in the world as members of their community. There really isn't any question whether this is correct or not. Really, your argument is like saying all Hollywood movies suck just because you hate American Pie. in a question about tastes there is no best or right and wrong. | ||
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theBOOCH
United States832 Posts
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ticklishmusic
United States15977 Posts
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Redimere
United States25 Posts
On May 13 2012 07:42 slappy wrote: I love this man, he drinks good beer :D man I had old rasputin imp stout on tap for the first time a couple weeks ago and almost shat myself it was so good Man i wish i could try Old Rasputin on tap,not to many places around here having anything but Bud,Coors etc on Tap  But yeah i started out drinking Bud Light,Miller,Coors, had no idea anything else was made, tried a Pale Ale from Sierra Nevada i think and was like man i've been drinking crap lmao. Something else for the OP,I would check out ChadzBeer Reviews on Youtube, or Greg's Beer Reviews. They seem to know quite a bit about beer, and have alot of reviews of all different kinds. | ||
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slappy
United States1271 Posts
On May 13 2012 07:51 ticklishmusic wrote: This is kind of random, but how does one develop a taste for beer? drink lots of beer lots of different types | ||
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stevarius
United States1394 Posts
On May 13 2012 07:51 ticklishmusic wrote: This is kind of random, but how does one develop a taste for beer? By trying a variety of beers and branching off of what you enjoy. | ||
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forelmashi
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