[pantera101]

Originally Posted by Xodus

.As far as the 'light' beer counterparts, light is given to calories or carbs, not necessarily alcohol content. If you use less/different ingredients to lower calories, less sugars are available to convert to alcohol.

I know what light means,but when I have checked labels or called the hotline,alcahol content would drop with the regular to light.Same with lagers and ales.Everyone I have seen contains more alcahol than regular beers.Also,the ice beers I have seen are called lagers or ales on the label in small print.Not saying you're wrong,you seem to know what you're talking about,so i'm guessing you're definately correct.Just saying I have nopticed a trend.I used to shoot for what has more alcahol in it.Drank a couple of 40's of steel reserve because of it.Someone got a pic of that fine beer?

[Hurleyboy05]

Yeah pantera, here's your steel reserve pre-canned:

[Xodus]

Originally Posted by pantera101

I know what light means,but when I have checked labels or called the hotline,alcahol content would drop with the regular to light.Same with lagers and ales.Everyone I have seen contains more alcahol than regular beers.Also,the ice beers I have seen are called lagers or ales on the label in small print.Not saying you're wrong,you seem to know what you're talking about,so i'm guessing you're definately correct.Just saying I have nopticed a trend.I used to shoot for what has more alcahol in it.Drank a couple of 40's of steel reserve because of it.Someone got a pic of that fine beer?

First off, there are only two types of beers, either lager or ale. I don't know what 'regular' beers are. There are many 'styles' within these two groups though.

Ale or Lager - It is dependent on the yeast used in fermentation. Lager (german word which means 'to store') uses different yeast strains and ferments longer at cooler temperatures (30's-40's) ie 'to store'. Ales are typically fermented quicker and at warmer temperatures (50-60's).

There are exceptions to this rule, ie Anchor's Steam Beer that is fermented with lager yeast at warmer temps (no refrigeration in the 1800's).

Your typical 'american' beers (not microbrews) are lagers, Budweiser, Busch, Coors, etc.

'Malt liquor' is a different story and uses adjuncts (corn, sugars, etc.) to get a super-high alcohol content, but it is still a 'lager'.

[pantera101]

It taste like thats their brewery!

[pantera101]

Originally Posted by Xodus

First off, there are only two types of beers, either lager or ale. I don't know what 'regular' beers are. There are many 'styles' within these two groups though.

Ale or Lager - It is dependent on the yeast used in fermentation. Lager (german word which means 'to store') uses different yeast strains and ferments longer at cooler temperatures (30's-40's) ie 'to store'. Ales are typically fermented quicker and at warmer temperatures (50-60's).

There are exceptions to this rule, ie Anchor's Steam Beer that is fermented with lager yeast at warmer temps (no refrigeration in the 1800's).

Your typical 'american' beers (not microbrews) are lagers, Budweiser, Busch, Coors, etc.

'Malt liquor' is a different story and uses adjuncts (corn, sugars, etc.) to get a super-high alcohol content, but it is still a 'lager'.

Yeah i am,and come from a keystone family.Everyone drinks it.Every now and then theirs miller or coors,but usually a bunch of keystone.I thought lagers and ales were different than coors,bud,etc......I rarely drink anymore,and when I did all I cared about was the buzz.Now pots a different story.I don't smoke that anymore but could educate many on many different levels.

[Xodus]

Originally Posted by pantera101

Now pots a different story.I don't smoke that anymore but could educate many on many different levels.

Ditto.

[scotty2]

Considering it is spring time......go for a maibock, or just grab a good old Aventinus. Arrogant Bastard is very good, Double Bastard even better. The Stone Imperial Russian Stout is very good, although I liked Old Rasputin Imperial Stout better. If you're looking for something a little more out there, try an Olfabrikken Porter.....delicious.

[Mach .78]

There are some serious beers being tossed into this thread. Had some Sam Adams Summer Ale last night. I liked Octoberfest better. Their Scotch ale rocks. I have found that Whole Foods carries a really good selection of specialty beers.

Ahh Yuengling, I used to live about 10 miles from Pottsville, Pa. My friend ran the Weaversville Hotel with his family up in that area. He used to drive D1ck Yuengling home all the time when he would get drunk at the bar. Edit:The curse filter took out his first name, that's funny.

For all of you Hall and Oats fans, they are originally from Pottstown, which is right in that area.

Whooa here she comes, watch out boy she'll chew you up. Whooa here she comes, she's a man eater.

What?.....No Hall and Oats fans?

[RenegadeRows]

I pretty much drink this exclusively:

[Mach .78]

Heineken Light is tasty but zero buzz, I mean zero.

[Grassroots082]

Depending on your mood my top 5 are..

Guinness Extra Stout (Stouts)
Hoegaarden (Wheats)
Ommegang Abbey Ale (Ale) (Specialty)
Newcastle (Brown Ale)
Sam Adams (Lager)

Sam Smith's oatmeal stouts ok, I honestly think Guinness ES has much more flavor. Beach last summer...

[Xodus]

Originally Posted by Grassroots082

Depending on your mood my top 5 are..

Guinness Extra Stout (Stouts)
Hoegaarden (Wheats)
Ommegang Abbey Ale (Ale) (Specialty)
Newcastle (Brown Ale)
Sam Adams (Lager)

Sam Smith's oatmeal stouts ok, I honestly think Guinness ES has much more flavor. Beach last summer...

You must be in NY? I love Ommegang!

Sam Smith's beers typify the styles they represent. The Winter Welcome's are something I look forward to every year.