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Locke · 03-31-2010, 03:10 PM

What have you got against Keith's? Its very refreshing!

Also, not everyone shares the greatest sense of taste in the world with you there Mr. Superior Palate.

Cain · 03-31-2010, 03:23 PM

Agreed on the stella, heineken etc being average. They get special treatment because of where they are from when there are beers from there that are magnitudes better.

Belgium got beer right though, they have by far the best beers of the world imo. Cant go wrong with any of the trappist beers (dutch one is good too!).

red sky · 03-31-2010, 03:27 PM

If we are talking wheat beer:

Shazam · 03-31-2010, 03:41 PM

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Originally Posted by flip

Next time I'm at a pub I'll order a pint of each and I'll try a sip of each, blind. I'm certainly no beer connoisseur but I like to think I'm a pretty knowledgeable beer drinker. We'll see if I can live up to my claim.

Beer is commonly used as an example of lifestyle marketing in, um, marketing classes. Suffice it to say that most people can't tell beers apart, even by broad categories (e.g. ales, pilsners, etc.).

troutman · 03-31-2010, 03:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Shazam

Beer is commonly used as an example of lifestyle marketing in, um, marketing classes. Suffice it to say that most people can't tell beers apart, even by broad categories (e.g. ales, pilsners, etc.).

+1

+100 if we are talking about wine. A famous blind study proved top wine-tasters could not differentiate cheap from expensive wine, or even red from white. It's all marketing.

Locke · 03-31-2010, 03:53 PM

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+1

+100 if we are talking about wine. A famous blind study proved top wine-tasters could not differentiate cheap from expensive wine, or even red from white. It's all marketing.

That'd never happen to Scotch drinkers.

flip · 03-31-2010, 03:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Shazam

Beer is commonly used as an example of lifestyle marketing in, um, marketing classes. Suffice it to say that most people can't tell beers apart, even by broad categories (e.g. ales, pilsners, etc.).

I agree to a certain extent.

If I bought a taster pack that had a wheat beer, a lager, an IPA and a stout, I'm fairly confident I could tell which ones are which.

Same if I had a bottle of Dab, Pilsner Urquell and Newcastle. I could fairly easily tell which ones are which.

Now if I did a totally blind taste, with no prior knowledge of what I was about to taste or what types of beer they are, there are certainly some situations where I might mix up some of the beers or mislabel them.

I think it depends on whether or not we are talking about bland beers that are mass marketed or beers that are distinct. I probably could barely tell the difference between Kokanee, Canadian, Blue and Pilsner.

GreenLantern · 03-31-2010, 04:02 PM

Ok so you aren't a fan of Pilsner, that is fine you don't have to drink it.

We have plenty of other companies that make beer in Saskatchewan.. for instance..

flip · 03-31-2010, 04:08 PM

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Ok so you aren't a fan of Pilsner, that is fine you don't have to drink it.

We have plenty of other companies that make beer in Saskatchewan.. for instance..

I hope you weren't talking about me. I'm about as die hard of a Riders fan as exists and absolutely love Pil. However just because I love drinking Pil doesn't mean I lie to myself and pretend it is great beer.

Some liquor stores in Calgary do carry Western but usually I only see the Lager. don't think I've ever tried the pilsner.

Shazam · 03-31-2010, 04:08 PM

Pilsner the brand or Pilsner the type of beer?

flip · 03-31-2010, 04:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Shazam

Pilsner the brand or Pilsner the type of beer?

If you are asking that question to GL, I am pretty sure he meant Pilsner the brand.

_Q_ · 03-31-2010, 04:11 PM

I am far from being a beer connoisseur, but even I can tell the difference between molson canadian and rickards red. Molson has a more of a yeasty flavour. While rickards red is more bitter.

Btw. In my opinion rickards red tastes ok. Much more drinkable than molson or kokanee.

_Q_ · 03-31-2010, 04:12 PM

oops double post

flip · 03-31-2010, 04:13 PM

Just curious, to all the people making fun of Rickard's White for being served with an orange: How do you take your Corona and Grasshopper?

Both are served with fruit, lime and lemon respectively. I like any Corona type beer with lime (helps hide the mexican pee flavour) but I HATE it so much when I get a Grasshopper and it is served with lemon. But I do drink Rickards White with an orange and I love it.

CMPunk · 03-31-2010, 04:14 PM

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O/T, but I wish we could get Granville Island in Calgary.

http://www.alberta-liquor-guide.com/...derClause=cspc

It's listed in the Alberta Liquor Guide....

flip · 03-31-2010, 04:17 PM

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http://www.alberta-liquor-guide.com/...derClause=cspc

It's listed in the Alberta Liquor Guide....

As I posted earlier, I used to order it (against my manager's wishes) when I worked at a liquor store about 4 years ago. I'm just not sure how many liquor stores carry it on a regular basis.

Loved the Cypress Honey Lager and the Maple Cream Ale.

If someone was really interested in getting some they might be able to get a liquor store to order a flat for them (4 x 6 btls).

Mad Mel · 03-31-2010, 04:22 PM

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Originally Posted by flip

As I posted earlier, I used to order it (against my manager's wishes) when I worked at a liquor store about 4 years ago. I'm just not sure how many liquor stores carry it on a regular basis.

Loved the Cypress Honey Lager and the Maple Cream Ale.

If someone was really interested in getting some they might be able to get a liquor store to order a flat for them (4 x 6 btls).

I think (could be misremembering, it was a few years ago) that I've bought it before at the liquor store on 12th Ave across from Safeway. Even though it's kind of a divey liquor store.

Love those west coast pale ales.... Granville Island, Okanagan Springs, Pipers.

CMPunk · 03-31-2010, 04:25 PM

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Originally Posted by flip

As I posted earlier, I used to order it (against my manager's wishes) when I worked at a liquor store about 4 years ago. I'm just not sure how many liquor stores carry it on a regular basis.

Loved the Cypress Honey Lager and the Maple Cream Ale.

If someone was really interested in getting some they might be able to get a liquor store to order a flat for them (4 x 6 btls).

If you look over on the right, there's a link to tell you where you can buy the beer

flip · 03-31-2010, 04:32 PM

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Originally Posted by CMPunk

If you look over on the right, there's a link to tell you where you can buy the beer

Nice thanks man.

I searched for Maple Cream Ale in all of Calgary and here are the results.

(403) 296-1640 WILLOW PARK LIQUOR STORE 10801 BONAVENTURE DRIVE SE

(403) 261-0010 MARIA'S FINE WINES & SPIRITS 535 10 STREET SW

EDIT: After reading a little more closely I think it is talking about Kegs, not regular 6pks.

CMPunk · 03-31-2010, 04:35 PM

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Originally Posted by flip

Nice thanks man.

I searched for Maple Cream Ale in all of Calgary and here are the results.

(403) 296-1640 WILLOW PARK LIQUOR STORE 10801 BONAVENTURE DRIVE SE

(403) 261-0010 MARIA'S FINE WINES & SPIRITS 535 10 STREET SW

EDIT: After reading a little more closely I think it is talking about Kegs, not regular 6pks.

I think so too...but at least it'll tell you what bars carry it