tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15063814.post115643225984463327..comments2024-02-02T10:06:07.966-05:00Comments on The Brew Lounge: Choosing Beer: Trials and tribulations...Bryan Kolesarhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13063224838193829628noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15063814.post-1156519510746773572006-08-25T11:25:00.000-04:002006-08-25T11:25:00.000-04:00ok, here's a topic for you: what if you have to dr...ok, here's a topic for you: what if you have to drink a mainstream light beer -- which would you choose?<BR/><BR/>I typically will choose bud light -- It just goes down smoothest for me (as opposed to miller lite which seems to have a nasty aftertaste and give me a headache). Smoothness is paramount b/c when I am drinking this type of beer it typically means I am drinking all day long.<BR/><BR/>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15063814.post-1156509002085998562006-08-25T08:30:00.000-04:002006-08-25T08:30:00.000-04:00Don't forget, and this is directed at everyone not...Don't forget, and this is directed at everyone not Jeremy, that light beer DOES NOT need to refer to Miller Lite, Coors Light, Bud Light, Amstel Light, Corona Light, Rock Light...blah, blah, blah.<BR/><BR/>Even though I'm not a huge Guinness fan, it and other similar can almost be considered in the light beer category for the craft lover. You can still get an appealing beer sans calories withoutBryan Kolesarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13063224838193829628noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15063814.post-1156508602613534772006-08-25T08:23:00.000-04:002006-08-25T08:23:00.000-04:00I love getting a good mixed case from some craft b...I love getting a good mixed case from some craft brewery (currenlty I am stocking the Weyerbacher mixed case in my fridge).<BR/>Generally everyone can find something they like, and I like to have a variety to choose from. I generally keep a few 750ml bottles of strong ales for the adventurous people too. <BR/><BR/>I will generally keep something light around too... if I want to drink a beer butJeremyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01721849319451150236noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15063814.post-1156457338592198262006-08-24T18:08:00.000-04:002006-08-24T18:08:00.000-04:00mike,Very interesting. By giving them a huge sele...mike,<BR/><BR/>Very interesting. By giving them a huge selection of "different" beers you have done you're part. All they need to do is find something they are willing to try ;-) I like that tactic.<BR/><BR/>Chris,<BR/><BR/>I don't think I've had that one, Houblon Chouffe Dobbelen IPA Tripel. <BR/><BR/>http://beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/321/27804<BR/><BR/>I wonder if there are certain craft Adamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08522250477305289784noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15063814.post-1156448676342545782006-08-24T15:44:00.000-04:002006-08-24T15:44:00.000-04:00I had a party over the summer where I purchased a ...I had a party over the summer where I purchased a number of "damaged" cases from the beer yard (basically a case with a variety of beers) some variety cases and finally a few cases of bud light. Interestingly, the craft and specialty beers were all drunk first. Perhaps this is because they were nearer to the top/front of the coolers and fridge, but perhaps it is because people are always willing Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15063814.post-1156444853215143492006-08-24T14:40:00.000-04:002006-08-24T14:40:00.000-04:00I had a good experience just last night with a cou...I had a good experience just last night with a couple people who are adventurous enough but not necessarily beer crazy: I cracked a bottle of Houblon Chouffe Dobbelen IPA Tripel.<BR/><BR/>It might have been an expensive shot at finding something they would enjoy -- and it's not like you can just run out for a six pack of the stuff -- but it has a lot of very familiar tastes to pick out. It's a Chris B.https://www.blogger.com/profile/14323118535060855301noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15063814.post-1156440559960635962006-08-24T13:29:00.000-04:002006-08-24T13:29:00.000-04:00Bryan,Hope I didn't steal your thunder with a futu...Bryan,<BR/><BR/>Hope I didn't steal your thunder with a future topic of the week.<BR/><BR/>I like the idea of stocking up on a diverse enough selection that you're 90% sure you can find something everybody might like.<BR/><BR/>How do you keep from drinking it? ;-)Adamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08522250477305289784noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15063814.post-1156438770470040602006-08-24T12:59:00.000-04:002006-08-24T12:59:00.000-04:00Great question.When I am in a bind like this I usu...Great question.<BR/><BR/>When I am in a bind like this I usually pick something up that most people have at least heard of but most likely have never tried. <BR/><BR/>Generally anything by Sam Adams works for me and most people. I also try to stay away from IPA's, Barleywines, and Strong Ales. Another rule of thumb that I follow is to bring a seasonal. For example just last week I went to a bbq Jhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00360289073013644751noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15063814.post-1156436287203388642006-08-24T12:18:00.000-04:002006-08-24T12:18:00.000-04:00Hey, speaking of introducing to new beer......what...Hey, speaking of introducing to new beer......what does that make you think of?<BR/><BR/>That's right. The return of MNF/Beer Night at BK's.<BR/><BR/>Stay tuned for more soon :)Bryan Kolesarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13063224838193829628noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15063814.post-1156436202594925882006-08-24T12:16:00.000-04:002006-08-24T12:16:00.000-04:00Wow! What a great 'topic of the week' this would'...Wow! What a great 'topic of the week' this would've made! How to satisfy a diverse group of beer drinkers without compromising your principles?<BR/><BR/>I'm finding myself getting a bit more rooted in my position. That is, I'm losing the desire to keep something "basic" on hand at home for people who don't want something they've never heard of.<BR/><BR/>I'm beginning to feel that it's more of Bryan Kolesarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13063224838193829628noreply@blogger.com