Random beers at the house

[Cooter]

I really don't care for Guiness a whole lot. It's good, but you're right about how filling it is. I haven't had one in probably 7 years. I like crafts such as Maredsous, Spaten Oktoberfest and Optimator. Dark and flavorful, but not overbearing. Good alc content volume also, so even though they fill you up, it is the equivalent of drinking 2-3 shitty beers.

all credibility is gone with the mention of Optimator...

tastes like something dipped out of the incoming side of a water treatment plant

[Ruffdaddy]

Hey, look guys, another thread about who is more knowledgable on a petty topic!

It's called an opinion, you should practice formulating one.

[talisman]

all credibility is gone with the mention of Optimator...

tastes like something dipped out of the incoming side of a water treatment plant

That's crazy talk. Although I do prefer the Oktoberfest.

The real problem I have, is that I usually can't remember 95% of the beers I really like unless I'm looking at a menu with them on it. I guess I could stop drinking so much when I'm ordering them and my memory would improve, but that sort of defeats the entire purpose. Stupid Ouroboros.

[347Mike]

It's called an opinion, you should practice formulating one.

I voice my opinion on plenty of things. I actually provided mine earlier. Thanks for your opnion though!

[Cooter]

ever done a blind taste test with Optimator and Steel Reserve?

only thing I really like from Spaten is the standard Lager.

We just have different palates... most "Oktoberfest" type beers just don't do it for me... They have interesting flavors, but I like something with a little bit of crisp. Too much malt, and I'm out

[Darren M]

If you like beer. REALLY like beer and want to discover new beers AND you live near Fort Worth. You should give "The Saucer" a try. Just about any beer you could possible want.
(No, I don't have a plate, nor will I try to get one. )

http://www.beerknurd.com/

Ft. Worth location. (I didn't realize they were so wide spread.)

http://www.beerknurd.com/stores/fortworth/

[talisman]

If you like beer. REALLY like beer and want to discover new beers AND you live near Fort Worth. You should give "The Saucer" a try. Just about any beer you could possible want.
(No, I don't have a plate, nor will I try to get one. )

http://www.beerknurd.com/

Ft. Worth location. (I didn't realize they were so wide spread.)
http://www.beerknurd.com/stores/fortworth/

Well over half way to plate #2 for me.

[weems]

The Shiner needs to be stirred up. If you don't know what that means its got directions on the label

[Darren M]

Well over half way to plate #2 for me.

NICE! How long have you been on this "journey"?

[bcoop]

Actually it may be at a different temperature. I had a thermodynamics professor explain that him as well as many others base the serving temperature on specific gravity of the beer. But that's the only person I've heard explain that.

While that may be true for a thermodynamics professor drinking at home, or an extreme beer enthusiast, all beer at bars is stored at the same temperature in theory. I say in theory, because there is some variation depending on how warm the keg was when put in the cooler, etc. All beer is stored in the same cooler, an while each cooler does have an adjustable thermostat, standard practice is for beer to be held between 35-38 degrees. And most beer/bar oriented places use the aid of a Chillrite system (or equivalent( to ensure all beer leaves the tap at 32 degrees.

[talisman]

NICE! How long have you been on this "journey"?

First plate took 7 months. I've been working on the second for about 8 years. lol Slowed way down when the Lincoln Square location I lived next to closed down. Was just up there last night, actually. Half Acre Hall.

[bcoop]

I really don't care for Guiness a whole lot. It's good, but you're right about how filling it is. I haven't had one in probably 7 years. I like crafts such as Maredsous, Spaten Oktoberfest and Optimator. Dark and flavorful, but not overbearing. Good alc content volume also, so even though they fill you up, it is the equivalent of drinking 2-3 shitty beers.

Of those you mentioned, I've only had maredsous. Same thing though. It tastes great, but it's too heavy on my stomach. I can only get one down then have to switch to something else.

[VaderTT]

I really don't care for Guiness a whole lot. It's good, but you're right about how filling it is. I haven't had one in probably 7 years. I like crafts such as Maredsous, Spaten Oktoberfest and Optimator. Dark and flavorful, but not overbearing. Good alc content volume also, so even though they fill you up, it is the equivalent of drinking 2-3 shitty beers.

Yes, yes and yes! The Spaten Dunkel is good also.

[onemeangixxer7502]

I really don't care for Guiness a whole lot. It's good, but you're right about how filling it is. I haven't had one in probably 7 years. I like crafts such as Maredsous, Spaten Oktoberfest and Optimator. Dark and flavorful, but not overbearing. Good alc content volume also, so even though they fill you up, it is the equivalent of drinking 2-3 shitty beers.

I like all of the above, try sam smith oatmeal stout or nut brown ale. My ex said it best " 6 bud lights makes you want to pee, 3 spaten optimators and you have to shit"

[forbes]

they all suk...i'll take them off ur hands so u dont have to dispose of them