I like these in the summer, especially: Paulaner Hefe-Weizen (with an orange slice) Boddington’s Sierra Nevada Pale Ale New Belgium Mothership Wit: new fav–only available at the brewery though :)

Newcastle Guinness Young’s Double Chocolate (I concur that it does taste like chocolate)

Kudos on the mojito recipe up there…done correctly, it’s an awesome refreshing experience! There’s a place in Denver that I’ll take you two when/if you visit that makes superb mojitos.

To go along with my “cutting calories” route, I’ve become a fan of Absolut Citron/soda with a twist of lime. Maybe it’s a “girly” drink…but try it anyway.

I like these in the summer, especially: Paulaner Hefe-Weizen (with an orange slice) Boddington’s Sierra Nevada Pale Ale New Belgium Mothership Wit: new fav–only available at the brewery though :)

Newcastle Guinness Young’s Double Chocolate (I concur that it does taste like chocolate)

Kudos on the mojito recipe up there…done correctly, it’s an awesome refreshing experience! There’s a place in Denver that I’ll take you two when/if you visit that makes superb mojitos.

To go along with my “cutting calories” route, I’ve become a fan of Absolut Citron/soda with a twist of lime. Maybe it’s a “girly” drink…but try it anyway.

I am glad Dave made the distinction between ales and lagers, especially since lagers are the dominant American beer. I have found ales to be far more interesting in general, though there are some very good lagers out there, especially bocks (spicy), schwarzbiers (dark and malty), and pilsners (pale but hoppy).

I quibbled with Dave’s beer ontology earlier, in terms of boldness. If you’re going by maltiness or by color of the beer, stouts and porters are the boldest. Both are ales. The stout, according to Wikipedia, is short for a “stout porter”, so I guess Dave and I are both right. I owe him a beer.

In terms of hoppiness, the boldest beer I have had is India Pale Ale (or IPA), which is slightly hoppier than a pale ale. If you’re looking for an example of extreme hoppiness, try Victory’s Hop Devil Ale. That’s a little too hoppy for my tastes; the best IPA, IMO, is Bridgeport’s IPA. Delicious and floral, you can really taste the hops.

Some good starter beers, in addition to the others I mention, are Deschutes Black Butte Porter, Rogue Dead Guy Ale, Young’s Double Chocolate Stout, Lindeman’s Framboise Lambic Ale, Boddington’s Pub Ale, JW Dundee’s Honey Brown Lager, and Franziskaner Hefeweizen. So many more, too.

Brown ales are also good starter beers. Very smooth and tasty.

Also, if you get a chance, try as many Belgian beers as you can. Though they are often pricier than domestic microbrews, they are totally worth it. Tripels, dubbels, lambics, trappists… they’re all worth a try. Some specific beers to look for: any of the Chimays, La Chouffe, and Leffe Blonde.

Please write us updates as you delve deeper into the wonderful world of beer.

Lastly, if you haven’t yet, go to wikipedia and waste a few hours reading their various pages on beer. It’s a friggin’ treasure trove. (Though you might wind up reading about Chinese Communism or Marmots after so many clicks.)

I am glad Dave made the distinction between ales and lagers, especially since lagers are the dominant American beer. I have found ales to be far more interesting in general, though there are some very good lagers out there, especially bocks (spicy), schwarzbiers (dark and malty), and pilsners (pale but hoppy).

I quibbled with Dave’s beer ontology earlier, in terms of boldness. If you’re going by maltiness or by color of the beer, stouts and porters are the boldest. Both are ales. The stout, according to Wikipedia, is short for a “stout porter”, so I guess Dave and I are both right. I owe him a beer.

In terms of hoppiness, the boldest beer I have had is India Pale Ale (or IPA), which is slightly hoppier than a pale ale. If you’re looking for an example of extreme hoppiness, try Victory’s Hop Devil Ale. That’s a little too hoppy for my tastes; the best IPA, IMO, is Bridgeport’s IPA. Delicious and floral, you can really taste the hops.

Some good starter beers, in addition to the others I mention, are Deschutes Black Butte Porter, Rogue Dead Guy Ale, Young’s Double Chocolate Stout, Lindeman’s Framboise Lambic Ale, Boddington’s Pub Ale, JW Dundee’s Honey Brown Lager, and Franziskaner Hefeweizen. So many more, too.

Brown ales are also good starter beers. Very smooth and tasty.

Also, if you get a chance, try as many Belgian beers as you can. Though they are often pricier than domestic microbrews, they are totally worth it. Tripels, dubbels, lambics, trappists… they’re all worth a try. Some specific beers to look for: any of the Chimays, La Chouffe, and Leffe Blonde.

Please write us updates as you delve deeper into the wonderful world of beer.

Lastly, if you haven’t yet, go to wikipedia and waste a few hours reading their various pages on beer. It’s a friggin’ treasure trove. (Though you might wind up reading about Chinese Communism or Marmots after so many clicks.)

I guess I will make a few recommendations…

Newcastle – very little carbonation and a nice taste. Boddingtons – think of a light guinness, but completely different. creamy british pub ale. Chimay – a bit pricey, but definitely worth it. The blue is nice, but at $8-10 each they can get pricey. also note that at 9%, it has a bit more alcohol than many beers, so take it easy on these. Corona (or almost any Mexican beer)& a lime. – You really can’t go wrong with a coooold Corona, a lime and hot weather.

Also, you may try Terrapin Cream if it is available there. It is brewed here in Athens, GA and I am not sure about it’s distribution level. I just know that it is a) good, b) easily available, and c) i can get a pitcher of it for $7 at happy hour at the pizza and beer shack across the street from my apartment. :)

Let me know how these work out.

Also, you should try a mojito if you get a chance. (Be sure to only buy one from a place that uses fresh mint leaves ) Maybe it is because it has been super hot lately, but these are f-ing amazing if they are made properly.

Mojito Ingredients: 3 sprigs fresh mint 2 teaspoons sugar 3 tablespoons lemon juice or lime juice, fresh 1 1/2 ounces light rum club soda, chilled

Directions: 1. In a tall thin glass, crush part of the mint with a fork to coat the inside. 2. Add the sugar and lemon juice and stir thoroughly. 3. Top with ice. 4. Add rum and mix. 5. Top off with the club soda (or seltzer). 6. Add a lemon slice and the remaining mint. 7. Serves one.

That seems correct.

I guess I will make a few recommendations…

Newcastle – very little carbonation and a nice taste. Boddingtons – think of a light guinness, but completely different. creamy british pub ale. Chimay – a bit pricey, but definitely worth it. The blue is nice, but at $8-10 each they can get pricey. also note that at 9%, it has a bit more alcohol than many beers, so take it easy on these. Corona (or almost any Mexican beer)& a lime. – You really can’t go wrong with a coooold Corona, a lime and hot weather.

Also, you may try Terrapin Cream if it is available there. It is brewed here in Athens, GA and I am not sure about it’s distribution level. I just know that it is a) good, b) easily available, and c) i can get a pitcher of it for $7 at happy hour at the pizza and beer shack across the street from my apartment. :)

Let me know how these work out.

Also, you should try a mojito if you get a chance. (Be sure to only buy one from a place that uses fresh mint leaves ) Maybe it is because it has been super hot lately, but these are f-ing amazing if they are made properly.

Mojito Ingredients: 3 sprigs fresh mint 2 teaspoons sugar 3 tablespoons lemon juice or lime juice, fresh 1 1/2 ounces light rum club soda, chilled

Directions: 1. In a tall thin glass, crush part of the mint with a fork to coat the inside. 2. Add the sugar and lemon juice and stir thoroughly. 3. Top with ice. 4. Add rum and mix. 5. Top off with the club soda (or seltzer). 6. Add a lemon slice and the remaining mint. 7. Serves one.

That seems correct.

You try different stuff, and you find what you like. The great thing about beer, though, is the endless chances to try new stuff. You will even find sometimes that you need a break from a favorite.

You try different stuff, and you find what you like. The great thing about beer, though, is the endless chances to try new stuff. You will even find sometimes that you need a break from a favorite.

Mexican – Everyone loves mexican food, add a beer to it. I like Negra Modelo because it’s smoooooooove. Especially c-c-c-chuoooold. With a lime.

I learnt my pilsners in Holland and I drank…untold rivers worth – Grolsch

Beer, real beer, – Duvel ( belgium ) – Being summer, Witbier ( Hoegaarden ) with lime in a tall glass is da shizzle.

As far as teas go

Earl Gray, HOT! ( with honey )

Mexican – Everyone loves mexican food, add a beer to it. I like Negra Modelo because it’s smoooooooove. Especially c-c-c-chuoooold. With a lime.

I learnt my pilsners in Holland and I drank…untold rivers worth – Grolsch

Beer, real beer, – Duvel ( belgium ) – Being summer, Witbier ( Hoegaarden ) with lime in a tall glass is da shizzle.

As far as teas go

Earl Gray, HOT! ( with honey )

I’m kinda a beer n00b myself. I usually steer clear of the fruity beers (like Blue Moon), but only because fruity carbonated beverages make me sick. Here are a few of my favorites:

Killian’s Irish Red (or Green — doesn’t taste much different, but it’s special for St Patty’s day). Boddington’s Pub Ale Sweetwater 420 Sweetwater Brown Newcastle Brown

…and several others.

Don’t be afraid to drag someone into the liquor store with you to go pick out beer.

Find a (local) friend that knows his beer and go out to the bar with him — then refuse to drink the same beer twice in the same visit.

Try high gravity beers too, but be careful! High gravity beer can sneak up on you worse than wine.

I’m kinda a beer n00b myself. I usually steer clear of the fruity beers (like Blue Moon), but only because fruity carbonated beverages make me sick. Here are a few of my favorites:

Killian’s Irish Red (or Green — doesn’t taste much different, but it’s special for St Patty’s day). Boddington’s Pub Ale Sweetwater 420 Sweetwater Brown Newcastle Brown

…and several others.

Don’t be afraid to drag someone into the liquor store with you to go pick out beer.

Find a (local) friend that knows his beer and go out to the bar with him — then refuse to drink the same beer twice in the same visit.

Try high gravity beers too, but be careful! High gravity beer can sneak up on you worse than wine.