Had one of those days....time for a cold or warm stiff one
Tuesday, November 2, 2004 by Essencay | Discussion: WinCustomize Talk
Back in the 1870's there were around 5000 breweries in North America. A hundred years later that number was down to a few dozen....read Budweiser, Miller, Coors and the like....not really what I'd call top-notch beer
actually swill comes to mind. Today there are over 500 breweries, microbreweries and brewpubs here now, thanks to changes in laws and people's tastes 
For the populous that IS of age in their country, what's your beverage of choice to wind you down after having a tough go of a day.
Mine is Redhook ESB or Guinness
For the populous that ISN'T of age or have a different sort of beverage that soothes their nerves or quenches their thirst, I'd like to hear about that too
A nice Chai Latte works here too
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Reply #2 Tuesday, November 2, 2004 7:13 PM
Not a big fan of beer.Though, truth be told, I don't drink much...usually on a weekend when I'm out with friends. A rough day and I just make a fresh pot of coffee or a glass of soda or somethin...hehe.
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Reply #3 Tuesday, November 2, 2004 7:19 PM
We share similar tastes, Essencay. I love Redhook (I assume you've visited the brewery in Portsmouth), but I'd say I drink more Guinness than any other beer. My local favorite microbrew is Geary's Pale Ale.
On a trivial note, I once learned that beers like Budweiser, Miller, etc. lost their kick during World War 2 when the majority of beer drinkers in the states were women (as the men were off fighting in Europe and Asia). They began watering it down and brewing with corn to lighten it up. I'm not sure why that was necessary though, my wife enjoys a Guinness or four as much as I do. 
Reply #4 Tuesday, November 2, 2004 7:29 PM
Extra Strong Vintage Ale
If fine wine were beer it would no doubt be Coopers Extra Strong Vintage Ale.
This strong ale imparts rich full flavours that are suitable for maturation. Brewed with choice malts and an extended top fermentation, Coopers Extra Strong Vintage Ale will improve with age, becoming more interesting and complex in flavour for up to 18 months. The results are well worth the wait!
7.5% Alc/Vol
http://www.coopers.com.au/default2.asp
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Reply #5 Tuesday, November 2, 2004 7:29 PM
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Reply #6 Tuesday, November 2, 2004 7:43 PM
When the rare occasion pops up where I want a beer, I like a brew you can only get in Texas, and for the life of me, I can't think of the name right now, but it's a Bock beer, it's quite delicious. ...... but mostly I luv COFFEE! 
Reply #7 Tuesday, November 2, 2004 7:43 PM
I'm well of age, but I don't drink alcohol (or except for special occasions under peer pressure, but I really don't like it). My favorite hot drink is a good Café au Lait (or "Latté", same drink, different latin language), and my favorite cold drink is a good Iced Capuccino.
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Reply #9 Tuesday, November 2, 2004 7:55 PM
| Southern Comfort & Sprite |
Whew! got any teeth left after all that sweet stuff ?
Jaegermeister (for medicinal purposes only, of course) is the go.
Reply #10 Tuesday, November 2, 2004 8:38 PM
2.Samuel Smith Oatmeal Stout
3.Mad Monk Nut Brown Ale
4.Any Pete's Wicked brew
Harp's and Dos Equis also good.
Reply #11 Tuesday, November 2, 2004 8:48 PM
I've had a good 'stiff one' but apparently it doesn't make any difference - I'm still surrounded by idiots...
I need a 'stiffer' drink...
Reply #12 Tuesday, November 2, 2004 11:08 PM
one of my favorites was (I think) an Aussie beer called Green Mamba...never lasted more than 11 of those.(capable of turning Dr.Jeckyl into Mr.Hyde...whew!
now I rarely drink...cappucino has become my drink of choice(mixed with coffee)
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Reply #14 Wednesday, November 3, 2004 12:03 AM
1. Trois Pistoles ( http://www.ratebeer.com/Ratings/Beer/Beer-Ratings.asp?BeerID=1926 )
2. Old Foghorn (Anchor Brewing in San Francisco - http://www.ratebeer.com/Ratings/Beer/Beer-Ratings.asp?BeerID=4728 )
3. Arrogant Bastard Ale (probably the funniest damn bottle I've ever seen/read - http://www.ratebeer.com/Ratings/Beer/Beer-Ratings.asp?BeerID=1315 )
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Reply #17 Wednesday, November 3, 2004 4:13 AM
Brown Ale?.....drank a pub out of it once.....[those Adelaide Grands Prix were always fun]...
I think it's a 2 beer night tonight......long day......not to mention my wife's computer decided to 'lose' all its ntuser.dat's so nothing is 'installed' anymore....
Reply #18 Wednesday, November 3, 2004 4:45 AM
Weekends I like to hit the darker lagers or ales. Dogbolter, produced in Western Australia is a wonderfully full flavoured dark lager. A little pricey due to its' being a 'boutique beer' ...but worth the few extra dollars per sixpack.
...and I'll never pass up an opportunity to drink Guinness, but the locally produced product ain't got a patch on the real thing produced in Ireland. Thankfully, one of the Irish pubs here in my locale imports the real thing.
The downside is that barrelled Guinness does not travel well, so they only import the can with the 'widget'. You have to read the can to ensure it was made in Ireland, because Australia also produces the 'widget' cans, and due to the Aussie water used in the brewing process, the flavour is entirely different.
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Reply #1 Tuesday, November 2, 2004 7:13 PM
Coopers Vintage, or Draught.
BTW....'Fosters' may be the best known....but 'VB' [Victoria Bitter] is by far the most 'popular'.
Oh....and if you want a 'big drink'....a 'Darwin Stubby' will float a sizeable boat....