A great debate shall begin - Best beer for a roadie
07-17-09, 11:01 AM
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On the rare occasion I get beer, I get barley wine. I don't want intense hops or burned crap.
I want beer that just happens to be 20 proof or higher. I used to make a barley wine,
I only had 2 bottles at one sitting once. Made walking a bit difficult.
I want beer that just happens to be 20 proof or higher. I used to make a barley wine,
I only had 2 bottles at one sitting once. Made walking a bit difficult.
07-17-09, 11:23 AM
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07-17-09, 11:27 AM
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you all have it wrong
https://beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/447/24428
and if you're a climber... go for the Lite version
https://beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/447/24428
and if you're a climber... go for the Lite version
07-17-09, 11:28 AM
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A number of years ago I would have answered Dortmunder Union. However, I haven't seen it here in Fla for some time. 
Note: DU does not equal DAB. DAB is OK but not real special. For stuff that's reasonably available I've become increasingly fond of Leffe.
This, though, is a valid contender...
Put ________________ in my hand after a ride and I'm grateful.
Note: DU does not equal DAB. DAB is OK but not real special. For stuff that's reasonably available I've become increasingly fond of Leffe.
This, though, is a valid contender...
Put ________________ in my hand after a ride and I'm grateful.
It seems to be the most often copied beer by micro-breweries in the US,but with little success in matching flavor and body.
The price of $9-$10 a six pack is a bit steep but this beer is rated one of the best in Europe.
but they don't make it anymore!
07-17-09, 11:47 AM
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New Belgium is overrated as a brewery. Sorry - but their beers are blah.
Odell and Oscar Blues are easily better breweries in the Colorado area.
Odell and Oscar Blues are easily better breweries in the Colorado area.
07-17-09, 12:00 PM
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La Folie from New Belgium is wonderful. Otherwise, I tend to agree. Still, their product is much better than most of the swill out there.
07-17-09, 12:09 PM
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07-17-09, 12:10 PM
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Currently in my refrigerator:
Stone Oaked Arrogant ******* Ale
Stone Imperial Russian Stout
Stone 12th Anniversary
Stone 13th Anniversary
Stone Vertical Epic 04-08
Stone Wall Ale
Lost Abbey Angel's Share (bourbon barrel)
Lost Abbey Serpent's Stout
Lost Abbey Judgment Day
Port Brewing 3rd Anniversary
Karl Strauss Tower 10 IPA
Lagunitas Hop Stoopid
Firestone Walker Union jack
Alpine Boris
Goose Island Bourbon County Stout
Mission St. Blonde Ale
Petrus Oud Bruin
Dogfish Head 120 Minute IPA
There are probably a few I forgot. I can't handle much more than the Mission St. Blonde shortly after a ride.
Stone Oaked Arrogant ******* Ale
Stone Imperial Russian Stout
Stone 12th Anniversary
Stone 13th Anniversary
Stone Vertical Epic 04-08
Stone Wall Ale
Lost Abbey Angel's Share (bourbon barrel)
Lost Abbey Serpent's Stout
Lost Abbey Judgment Day
Port Brewing 3rd Anniversary
Karl Strauss Tower 10 IPA
Lagunitas Hop Stoopid
Firestone Walker Union jack
Alpine Boris
Goose Island Bourbon County Stout
Mission St. Blonde Ale
Petrus Oud Bruin
Dogfish Head 120 Minute IPA
There are probably a few I forgot. I can't handle much more than the Mission St. Blonde shortly after a ride.
Favorite 'go to' brewery: Harpoon. After doing their Brewery 2 Brewery ride, and the Pan Mass Challenge, I am a loyal customer for life. Currently enjoying their UFOs and Summer Beer.
For premium, go with anything Belgian.
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07-17-09, 12:11 PM
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Saranac Black and Tan is a close approximation of this mix as well, but it comes in one bottle.
Again - most of the big micro-brewers (Sam Adams, New Belgium) do not really make anything interesting. Sam Adams high, high end stuff is good, but it is rare occasion beer. Standard micro-brews (i.e. - daily drinks) are their most exciting coming out of some of the smaller, local breweries where they are really challenging and pushing the limits. Some of the triple-hopped beers are amazing, and like Peated Scotch, once you go there, all other drinks pale in comparison.
07-17-09, 12:17 PM
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On the other hand, the best beer is the beer any particular person likes best.
