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General => The Superdeep Borehole => Topic started by: Rman on November 20, 2007, 03:58:23 PM

Title: Beer recommendation
Post by: Rman on November 20, 2007, 03:58:23 PM
I've never been a beer person, but I tried a little known Japanese beer at an Asian fusion restaurant as a recommendation from the server.  It's called Hitachino's White Ale.  I highly recommended this beer, especially to those who aren't fans of most beers.  It has hints of citrus and coriander.

(http://www.kodawari.cc/engpage/kodawari/html/product_beer/beer_images/image_white.jpg)
Title: Re: Beer recommendation
Post by: Mr. Gundam on November 20, 2007, 04:07:05 PM
Huh. I've never seen that any of the Japanese grocery stores in Seattle.
Title: Re: Beer recommendation
Post by: Rman on November 20, 2007, 04:08:36 PM
I've seen it at Whole Foods at all places.
Title: Re: Beer recommendation
Post by: MrAngryFace on November 20, 2007, 05:16:26 PM
I'll give it a shot but its so hard to quit this:

(http://www.ratebeer.com/beerimages/951.jpg)

and of course:

(http://www.corbinstreehouse.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/fat_tire_IMG_1189-tm.jpg)
Title: Re: Beer recommendation
Post by: Mupepe on November 20, 2007, 05:41:28 PM
fat tire :bow
Title: Re: Beer recommendation
Post by: MrAngryFace on November 20, 2007, 05:49:18 PM
It'll give you a Fat Tire :(
Title: Re: Beer recommendation
Post by: Valcrist on November 20, 2007, 06:35:50 PM
I'll agree on the pyramid.  The apricot version is not bad.

Personally I find alot of people who don't like beer are fine with guiness.  Give that a try.
Title: Re: Beer recommendation
Post by: Lucretius on November 23, 2007, 03:01:43 AM
Shiner Bock is the beer of Texan Gods!
Title: Re: Beer recommendation
Post by: Takuan on November 23, 2007, 05:23:32 PM
Been a pretty big fan of white beers lately. Rickard's and Hoegaarden, especially.
Title: Re: Beer recommendation
Post by: Mr. Gundam on November 23, 2007, 07:15:49 PM
I've seen it at Whole Foods at all places.

I live near a Whole Foods, I'll check next time I'm there.
Title: Re: Beer recommendation
Post by: FlameOfCallandor on November 23, 2007, 08:08:18 PM
Fat Tire is pretty good. We have some good beer in Texas if you live here. I am also a fan of guiness.
Title: Re: Beer recommendation
Post by: Mr. Gundam on May 18, 2008, 11:09:08 PM
(http://www.kodawari.cc/engpage/kodawari/html/product_beer/beer_images/image_white.jpg)(http://www.kodawari.cc/engpage/kodawari/html/product_beer/beer_images/image_rrice.jpg)

Sorry about bumping this old thread, but I finally found Hitachino beer yesterday. The Uwajimaya grocery store in Seattle had the White Ale and Red Rice Ale, so I bought one of each. For FIVE DOLLARS PER 11 OZ. BOTTLE, this stuff better be good.
Title: Re: Beer recommendation
Post by: Eric P on May 18, 2008, 11:11:40 PM
this weekend i tried something called Shock Top, which is a belgian white with hints of orange and lemon. 
Title: Re: Beer recommendation
Post by: drew on May 18, 2008, 11:28:47 PM
Even though this might be too mass market for those of you (EricP) with distinguished taste.  Asahi.

(http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r126/Drewsy_photobucket/Sakana_biere_Asahi.jpg)

It's super light and smooth, weirdly smooth.  You could chug it like water if you wanted to.
Title: Re: Beer recommendation
Post by: Mr. Gundam on May 18, 2008, 11:32:41 PM
Even though this might be too mass market for those of you (EricP) with distinguished taste.  Asahi.

It's super light and smooth, weirdly smooth.  You could chug it like water if you wanted to.

Asahi is ok. On the shinkansen ride back to Tokyo from Hiroshima, while my wife slept, I shared a six-pack of Asahi tall boys with a salaryman going home after a long business trip.

The stuff sold here in North America is brewed by Molson up in Canada, but it's pretty much identical to what you get in Japan.
Title: Re: Beer recommendation
Post by: huckleberry on May 18, 2008, 11:59:02 PM
Any beer made by Stone, Dogfish Head, or Bell's is of superior quality. 


Dogfish Head makes some of the best beer on planet Earth.  (don't think you can get it on the west coast though).
Title: Re: Beer recommendation
Post by: Hitler Stole My Potato on May 19, 2008, 12:03:07 AM
The "Weekender" by Schlitz.  You get like 47 cans for around 5 bucks.  I think it comes prepackaged with a handgun and a restraining order.
Title: Re: Beer recommendation
Post by: huckleberry on May 19, 2008, 12:05:28 AM
The "Weekender"?  :o


That is the most awesome thing I have ever heard of.  Serious.
Title: Re: Beer recommendation
Post by: Rman on May 19, 2008, 12:34:24 AM
Wow.  Hello old thread.  Lemme know what you think, Distant

Drewsy, I do enjoy Asahi when I go to yakitori places.  It's great with that type of food.
Title: Re: Beer recommendation
Post by: crimsondynamics on May 19, 2008, 01:00:25 AM
:bow (http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3124/2504515122_9c4d2c0401_o.jpg) :bow2

There's nothing better when it comes to white beer.
Title: Re: Beer recommendation
Post by: Cormacaroni on May 19, 2008, 01:13:55 AM
wow, Hitachino. Nice stuff.

Sho Nuff and a few of the Tokyo crew actually went to their premises and brewed beer a while back. The folks there guide you through the whole process. The stuff they produced was primo. Hopefully he'll see this and post his pics of the fantastic labels they made for 'em too.
Title: Re: Beer recommendation
Post by: bluemax on May 19, 2008, 03:10:37 AM
If you want a lot of beer info/snobbery head over to lookoutlanding.com, yes its a baseball blog but if you search the archives and all the "series preview threads" you will find a TON of beer info.

Also anything by Rogue Breweries seems good so far. And Youngs.
Title: Re: Beer recommendation
Post by: Eric P on May 19, 2008, 07:28:30 AM
Even though this might be too mass market for those of you (EricP) with distinguished taste.  Asahi.

(http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r126/Drewsy_photobucket/Sakana_biere_Asahi.jpg)

It's super light and smooth, weirdly smooth.  You could chug it like water if you wanted to.

i don't think i've ever had asashi, honestly.  The only beer I would drink from japan was Sapporo, but now i'm really into weird wheat beers, ipas and the like.  the hoppier the better.
Title: Re: Beer recommendation
Post by: lordmaji on May 19, 2008, 10:35:39 AM
Bell's Oberon and Blue Moon.

These are pretty much all I drink when I do drink. Sometimes randomly Red Stripe. But not too often.
Title: Re: Beer recommendation
Post by: Sysgen on May 19, 2008, 11:06:34 AM
Sam Adams Double Bock

All I've been drinking lately.  I'm almost out, it's seasonal and I'm not sure if I'll be able to get more.  Has a great taste and gives you a good buzz as it has 8.5% alcohol. 
(http://beeradvocate.com/im/articles/697-1.jpg)
Title: Re: Beer recommendation
Post by: Eric P on May 19, 2008, 12:18:56 PM
i saw a vanilla porter at the grocery store but was already buying 12 beers for myself (not to drink at once).  i didn't want to push it to 18
Title: Re: Beer recommendation
Post by: Brehvolution on May 19, 2008, 04:44:19 PM
Since I drink everyday, I can't afford the expensive stuff all the time. So my beer of choice.....

(http://www.brandchannel.com/images/FeaturesProfile/197_profile_img1_labatts.jpg)

It's the only beer I can drink 6-10 of daily and not wake up with a hangover or the shits. Getting thirsty just thinking about it.


mmmmm
Title: Re: Beer recommendation
Post by: Tauntaun on May 19, 2008, 04:47:17 PM
(http://www.fortunecity.com/tinpan/loadedave/25/life_is_brighter_after_guinness.jpg)
Title: Re: Beer recommendation
Post by: Rman on May 19, 2008, 04:50:27 PM
 ???
Title: Re: Beer recommendation
Post by: hyp on May 19, 2008, 04:52:31 PM
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/8/84/OB_Blue_beer_(Flickr).jpg/400px-OB_Blue_beer_(Flickr).jpg)

this beer is super duper smooth.  unfortunately i've only had it at korean joints.  but i'm pretty sure you'd find it at your local asian grocery or restaurant.
Title: Re: Beer recommendation
Post by: duckman2000 on May 19, 2008, 04:52:39 PM
(http://xs127.xs.to/xs127/08211/bellsoberon948.jpg)

:bow Oberon
Title: Re: Beer recommendation
Post by: duckman2000 on May 19, 2008, 04:59:55 PM
In fact, I'm going to have one right now.
Title: Re: Beer recommendation
Post by: Tieno on May 19, 2008, 05:11:00 PM
:bow (http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3124/2504515122_9c4d2c0401_o.jpg) :bow2

There's nothing better when it comes to white beer.
I like that too on a summer's day.

But Trappiste Rochefort 12° is my favourite. Such a full and rich taste.
(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2163/2110677294_c0577faf83_o.jpg)
Title: Re: Beer recommendation
Post by: abrader on May 19, 2008, 05:13:48 PM
I like Frambrose ;)

Title: Re: Beer recommendation
Post by: abrader on May 19, 2008, 05:26:25 PM
this is what i was talking about...

(http://livingdoll.net/framboise-lambic.gif)

It tastes like sparkling Raspberry champaign.......I usually keep a case of it in the pantry.


Title: Re: Beer recommendation
Post by: Akala on May 19, 2008, 06:54:42 PM
Hitachino Red is awesome.

I usually stick to

(http://i30.tinypic.com/2eeiex2.jpg)

for general occasions, or

(http://i30.tinypic.com/308cdon.jpg)

if I'm feeling spicy.
Title: Re: Beer recommendation
Post by: Mr. Gundam on May 19, 2008, 07:06:23 PM
this is what i was talking about...

(http://livingdoll.net/framboise-lambic.gif)

It tastes like sparkling Raspberry champaign.......I usually keep a case of it in the pantry.




Lambic is awesome over French Vanilla ice cream.
Title: Re: Beer recommendation
Post by: Sho Nuff on May 19, 2008, 10:09:34 PM
Yep yep, did our own brewing at Hitachino. Here's the shipment we got:

(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2267/2069037026_215bf4eb04_b.jpg)

And here are the custom labels we made (I'm sure the guys at Hitachino were very amused):

(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2134/2065928466_1ede3ff2ba.jpg)

(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2293/2065928074_6989e134ea.jpg)
Title: Re: Beer recommendation
Post by: Akala on May 19, 2008, 11:41:38 PM
that is fucking awesome.
Title: Re: Beer recommendation
Post by: duckman2000 on May 19, 2008, 11:54:28 PM
this is what i was talking about...

(http://livingdoll.net/framboise-lambic.gif)

It tastes like sparkling Raspberry champaign.......I usually keep a case of it in the pantry.

I must be missing something. It tastes like sparkling raspberry champaign... so where's the beer part? That sounds like a description of cider more than a beer.