Beer Thread V2?3?4?

[Mango]

Originally Posted by ok, ok,....I get it

you could try a nice light pilsner or a .......wait hang on a minute...you have a girlfriend......that's hooooot!

Oh you know what I mean

[Locke]

Some of my faves:








But for the most part, my #1 go to beer is:

[GreenTeaFrapp]

Originally Posted by Mango

Since this is a beer thread....here's my little bit:

I've never been a beer drinker. The taste is too bitter to me. However, one of my girlfriends suggested a white beer. What's the difference? Is it more of a light taste? Any suggestions on what to try?

A white or whit beer like the style of Hoegarden is flavoured with coriander, cumin and orange peel.

A similar style of beer is a hefeweizen and that's the type that I preferred.

The only way to know for sure what you like is to try them.

[BlackEleven]

Originally Posted by Mango

Since this is a beer thread....here's my little bit:

I've never been a beer drinker. The taste is too bitter to me. However, one of my girlfriends suggested a white beer. What's the difference? Is it more of a light taste? Any suggestions on what to try?

I feel like a bit of a goof when I go out sometimes if I'm the only one with a girlie drink, even though I am a girl.

White beers are typically made with wheat (as opposed to barley) so that gives it a bit of a different taste. A lot of them also are made with various spices, which changes the taste even further.

Hoegaarden is the most popular white beer and a good place to start. Of the widely available beers, I find Leffe to be one of the better spiced ones. It's made with orange peel and coriander I believe it is.

[ok, ok,....I get it]

We used to get this beer when I was in croatia, it is an old brewery, infact when the rest of the infrastructure was breaking down or broken this kept producing.....

[Dion]

Originally Posted by Mango

Since this is a beer thread....here's my little bit:

I've never been a beer drinker. The taste is too bitter to me. However, one of my girlfriends suggested a white beer. What's the difference? Is it more of a light taste? Any suggestions on what to try?

I feel like a bit of a goof when I go out sometimes if I'm the only one with a girlie drink, even though I am a girl.

[Mango]

Karlovacko is actually available at a few stores here in Calgary. We usually get it for functions or I buy it when I have people over. If you're looking to go out and have some, I know Bootleggers offers it.

[Mango]

Originally Posted by Dion

Corona

I've actually tried it, but I still found it bitter. I guess I'm just picky. I'll have to try some white beers in the near future.

[kermitology]

Originally Posted by Mango

Since this is a beer thread....here's my little bit:

I've never been a beer drinker. The taste is too bitter to me. However, one of my girlfriends suggested a white beer. What's the difference? Is it more of a light taste? Any suggestions on what to try?

I feel like a bit of a goof when I go out sometimes if I'm the only one with a girlie drink, even though I am a girl.

Belgian style of weissbeir, wheat/white (have the same meaning in German) beers tends to have a spicy taste to it. Examples would be Hoegaarden or Rickards White. I prefer the taste of the German style which has a hint of sweetness. Examples of that would be Wild Rose Velvet Fog, Paulaner (can buy in bottles), Erdinger (can buy in bottles), Franziskaner (never seen it)

The other thing you could do is create a bit of a radler or shandy. Typically you combine beer and lemonade. Just don't put too much lemonade in or it's too sweet. I've also heard of beer and gingerale being good, but I've never tried it.

[LChoy]

Something that the ladies might enjoy

Strongbow (taste like alcoholic apple cider) + a shot of Ribena (black currant concentrate) = The Black and Blue at English pubs

It's sweet and not as bitter as regular beer. It's something I like to drink to finish off the night

[Dion]

Originally Posted by Mango

I've actually tried it, but I still found it bitter. I guess I'm just picky. I'll have to try some white beers in the near future.

You're a tough gal to please

How about...... Well, it's not a beer, but, it is a favourite of mine when i want something other than a beer. And anyone who says it's a girlie drink gets a visit from Guido

[Sainters7]

Originally Posted by Lchoy

Grolsch
Innis & Gunn

x2. Great beer. Too bad theyre like $4 each. You may as well be at the bar.

[Mango]

Originally Posted by Dion

You're a tough gal to please

How about...... Well, it's not a beer, but, it is a favourite of mine when i want something other than a beer. And anyone who says it's a girlie drink gets a visit from Guido

Haha Yep!

However...I don't dare say the *c* word around here!

[GreenTeaFrapp]

Originally Posted by kermitology

The other thing you could do is create a bit of a radler or shandy. Typically you combine beer and lemonade. Just don't put too much lemonade in or it's too sweet. I've also heard of beer and gingerale being good, but I've never tried it.

Another option is adding lime cordial. You don't need to add a lot of it and it doesn't really add much sweetness.

[ok, ok,....I get it]

Originally Posted by Lchoy

Something that the ladies might enjoy

Strongbow (taste like alcoholic apple cider) + a shot of Ribena (black currant concentrate) = The Black and Blue at English pubs

It's sweet and not as bitter as regular beer. It's something I like to drink to finish off the night

good call, Apples is wonderful on a hot day over some ice......heaven!

[ok, ok,....I get it]

Originally Posted by Mango

Karlovacko is actually available at a few stores here in Calgary. We usually get it for functions or I buy it when I have people over. If you're looking to go out and have some, I know Bootleggers offers it.

do you know any stores, it was one of the only good things I found about Croatia

[Traditional_Ale]

Originally Posted by Cactus Jack

...Big Rock's Traditional with a shot of Jag,

You're kidding right? Like, shot of Jag and THEN beer? Or both together?

Either way, I love Trad and I love Jag, but together???

[Garbs]

No mention of it here but pretty much any of the house brews at Brewsters are fantastic.

I especially like the Espresso porter they had as a seasonal beer.
but the Heff, dark ale, and raspberry are always some of my favorites.

[Bring_Back_Shantz]

Originally Posted by Mango

Since this is a beer thread....here's my little bit:

I've never been a beer drinker. The taste is too bitter to me. However, one of my girlfriends suggested a white beer. What's the difference? Is it more of a light taste? Any suggestions on what to try?

I feel like a bit of a goof when I go out sometimes if I'm the only one with a girlie drink, even though I am a girl.

Check my first post.
Try a beer called Fruli,
It's starwberry and it's delicious, so perfect for a girl who doesn't like beer. Of course it can never be drank in public by a dude.

[ok, ok,....I get it]

Originally Posted by Traditional_Ale

You're kidding right? Like, shot of Jag and THEN beer? Or both together?

Either way, I love Trad and I love Jag, but together???

sounds like an idiot's Dr Pepper