Beer choice on cheat day

New Castle and Guiness is all I need. However, hard liquor is the base of every drinking cycle and for that I use whiskey, vodka, or tequila.
 
EasyEJL said:
How long till you are in westchase t1? need to find out if hoppers is still there, i miss going :D
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Hopefully not any later than june/july time. I'll find out if it's still there. :D
 
pantera101 said:
All dark beers,ales,malt liqour,and lagers have a higher alcahol content.At least every one I have ever seen.The alcahol content drops a hair with light beers compared to their original as well.
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Not true. Guinness is 4% Coors is 5% Busch Ice is 5.9%

'Dark' beer is made dark by the types of grains used in the brewing process, it doesn't necessarily impart sugars to the mix, only color.

Beers made with rice, corn, corn syrups/solids typically have higher alcohol content as it converts to sugars more readily.

There are 'light' colored Belgians that will pack a wallop (9+%) and there are Barleywines & Triple Bocks that edge into the 12-14% range.


It depends on the ingredients, the yeast(s) and the brewing style, not 'color'.


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.

Alc% Cals Carbs
Sam Adams Light 4.05 124 9.7
Guinness Draught 4.0 125 10
 
Xodus said:
.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.
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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?
 
pantera101 said:
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?
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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'.
 
Xodus said:
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'.
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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.
 
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.
 
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?
 
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...
 

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Grassroots082 said:
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...
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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.
 
DUDE you like the ARROGANT BASTARD?! I LOVE THIS BEER!
Why dont you try DOUBLE BASTARD. by the same company. its a double ipa.
its BADASS!!! If you like hoppy beer, this will knock your socks off. Not for the faint of heart, not for the piss-water drinkers- any generic beer bud bush miller milwaukees etc
 
aceroni said:
DUDE you like the ARROGANT BASTARD?! I LOVE THIS BEER!
Why dont you try DOUBLE BASTARD. by the same company. its a double ipa.
its BADASS!!! If you like hoppy beer, this will knock your socks off. Not for the faint of heart, not for the piss-water drinkers- any generic beer bud bush miller milwaukees etc
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I will be on the mission of finding that Double Bastard! Love a good, hoppy IPA.
Here's what I've been enjoying lately:
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