Booze The recommend-a-beer thread

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Took a last second roadie to the Getty yesterday. Braved the Sunday traffic from SLO all the way down - which turned out OK. After the Getty all we wanted to do was get to Mohawk Bend for something great on tap. So, OK, the REAL reason for driving down was to end up there....Anyway, if you haven't been there yet, I'd highly suggest going b/c they have a really nice tap selection going. Further, since I live in Russian River Brewing distribution dead zone, i.e., none of the local distributors are worth a **** b/c they can't commit to keeping their beers cold, we are unable to get Russian River Brewing beers here in SLO. Hence, my fascination with Pliny the Elder when somebody brings a few bottles back. Back on track, we ended up at Mohawk Bend around 7 and instead of ordering the Pliny I decided to get the Blind Pig IPA b/c I've heard from many that they like it BETTER than Pliny. I thought that this was impossible. BUT - IT'S - NOT! Consider me a convert to the Blind Pig IPA bandwagon. I like it better than the Pliny, especially after doing a side by side comparison last night. More balanced, less heavy, a bit more restrained on the alcohol, super delicious aroma, perfect mouthfeel. So, here is yet another "high recommended" IPA for you all - Blind Pig IPA from Russian River Brewing. Seek it out, drink it, and enjoy a world class IPA. We will be heading back for more in a couple of weeks.

Lastly, we are heading down for a 3 day visit to Solana Beach. Any suggestions on bars close by that have a great tap selection? I doubt we leave the environs so something close by/short cab ride would be ideal. Looking forward to suggestions.
 
Yay!!! Im not the only one who likes Blind Pig more!!! My Dad and a couple buddies keep telling me that Im crazy and Pliny is better
 
Bottles of Blind Pig seem to be easier to get than PtE, however finding PtE on tap seems to be easier than Blind Pig.
 
UnholyGoalie said:
Bottles of Blind Pig seem to be easier to get than PtE, however finding PtE on tap seems to be easier than Blind Pig.
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Eureka Burger in Claremont rotates them, but I agree, that Pliny seems to be in a heavier rotation. Lonehill Liquor in Glendora usally has both in bottles.
 
Just because I want to get flamed,

I recommend the new Bud Light Platinum. It's very light and refreshing, and has 6% alch to boot. I'm looking forward to consuming quite a few of these on my next trip to Florida.
 
I have, unfortunately, had a chance to taste the Platinum. you know what I thought it tasted like? Budweiser.

bada-bing. thank you. I'll be here for the next 10 years.
 
There's a time and place for Bud/Miller/Coors and it's referred to as "camping".
 
A good refreshing beer for the summertime that I recently have been drinking that Trader Joe's now sells is Anchor Steam. A California Classic. Reminds me a bit of Oktoberfest but not as malty.

How can anyone drink stouts in the summer? It is a winter beer through and through.
 
go said:
A good refreshing beer for the summertime that I recently have been drinking that Trader Joe's now sells is Anchor Steam. A California Classic. Reminds me a bit of Oktoberfest but not as malty.

How can anyone drink stouts in the summer? It is a winter beer through and through.
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Once in a while, I'll drink a stout in the summer. Not too often. Prefer IPA's and lighter beers during the summer.
 
daxx said:
Just because I want to get flamed,

I recommend the new Bud Light Platinum. It's very light and refreshing, and has 6% alch to boot. I'm looking forward to consuming quite a few of these on my next trip to Florida.
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I actually dig the new Bud Light Platinum and agree with you. I won't touch Bud Light, but the Platinum I will. I've been spending more money on food to grill (tis the season) than I have on expensive beers - so I've been sticking to lighter stuff like TJ's Simpler Times, SN Summerfest, etc. I really don't want anything too heavy while I'm outside grilling (when I'm back inside with the AC - different story).
 
go said:
A good refreshing beer for the summertime that I recently have been drinking that Trader Joe's now sells is Anchor Steam. A California Classic. Reminds me a bit of Oktoberfest but not as malty.

How can anyone drink stouts in the summer? It is a winter beer through and through.
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I like all good beers in all styles, regardless of season. I may be the rare bird who really does enjoy a double stout on a hot summer day. My fridge is loaded with heavy ales and I've had no trouble cracking one no matter how hot the day. I am very much a beer snob (yup, no apologies forthcoming about it either!) and would rather drink water than ****ty, mass produced swill like the Bud or Coors products. There is just too much GREAT BEER to be had these days, even on a budget, to spend your hard earned dough on ****ty beers.
 
Stormy2213 said:
I like all good beers in all styles, regardless of season. I may be the rare bird who really does enjoy a double stout on a hot summer day. My fridge is loaded with heavy ales and I've had no trouble cracking one no matter how hot the day. I am very much a beer snob (yup, no apologies forthcoming about it either!) and would rather drink water than ****ty, mass produced swill like the Bud or Coors products. There is just too much GREAT BEER to be had these days, even on a budget, to spend your hard earned dough on ****ty beers.
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I agree with this too although if Bud Miller Coors were to have a beer I enjoy I would have no shame in admitting it. It's sad but the beer community has been a bit brainwashed with the assumption that anything BMC = garbage. To an extent there is some truth that most of their brews you can safely pass on without missing anything. There is too much time wasted on sites like BeerAdvocate when it comes to bashing BMC when rather you could be discovering new beers and to discuss how great they are.

I definitely dig Coors Original, IceHouse from Miller, and BL Platinum from AB - the rest of the lineups I'll pass on.
 
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