Originally Posted by retmil46

Hard cider.

I got spoiled over in Scotland in '82/'83. My favorite was Taunton Medium Sweet Cider. Smooth and sweet, almost like apple juice, with a tang to it. You could swig it down just like apple juice - but about the time you finished that second pint, you best have a set of strong lips!

While I was living/working in San Antonio, HEB carried Woodchuck Cider, came in several different varieties. Not near as good as over in Scotland, but the best I've found on this side of the pond so far.

Scotland spoiled me on beer as well - after that, just about any of the major American beers tasted like they'd been processed thru a horse. Times I do decide on beer instead of cider, it's usually Fat Tire or 1554 - can't remember the name of the brewery.

If you're talking cheap pre-payday-just-because-it's-beer-and-I'm-in-the-convenience-store, then an oilcan of Foster's or Heineken will serve in a pinch.