Originally Posted by tbomachines (Post 3003783)

Guess swamp makes a cheap date

Originally Posted by tbomachines (Post 3003783)

Guess swamp makes a cheap date

Originally Posted by David Wilson (Post 3003787)

And easy!

Originally Posted by retmil46 (Post 3003621)

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!:D

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.

Originally Posted by SwampYankee (Post 3003799)

The Mrs. got me onto Angry Orchard Crisp Apple cider. I want to say it's out of OH? It goes down waaaay too easily! :) Sounds like the cider you're talking about.

Originally Posted by MS Fowler (Post 3003502)

How about something different to argue about that is neither religion or politics? Well. it might be close to religion for some....

Lets talk about BEER.
What is your favorite, or favorites, as the case may be? and WHY?
As an aside, I did some reading on the beer advocate website, and found it less than helpful. On describing the same beer, the descriptions vary more than they agree. No head, no lace, 1 finger head, good lace, full head, excellent lace--all describing the same brew. I figure with the OD crowd we ought to get some decent opinions.

I am a bit of a hophead, I like virtually any and all IPA. Some better ( or bitter) than others, but I've never had an objectionable IPA.

Current new favorite is Harvest Ale by Southern Tier Brewing.

Eagerly anticipating November's release of Celebration Ale by Sierra Nevada. I can't say I have ever had a bad brew from Sierra Nevada.
Cheapo stand-by is Yeungling Lager for the summer, switching to Porter in the fall.

That's it for me--where do the rest of you stand?

Originally Posted by retmil46 (Post 3003805)

Thanks, I'll have to check around and see if anyone carries it down here.

If they do, then some imbibing, strictly for "research" purposes of course, will be in order.;):D

Originally Posted by panZZer (Post 3003852)

The convention is over--and anti climactic-- you might want to talk kool-aid;)

Originally Posted by retmil46 (Post 3003621)

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!:D

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.

Originally Posted by SwampYankee (Post 3004001)

Research is definitely needed! I've never had the "original" so I'd like to know how it stacks up. :)

Originally Posted by raymr (Post 3003814)

Allagash White, Guinness stout, Fat Tire amber ale. I have a liking for the Belgian style brews, but strangely enough of the cheap swills, Bud Light Lime is pretty refreshing on a hot summer day.