Author Topic: Beer recommendation (Read 3308 times)

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.

Mr. Gundam · « **Reply #1 on:** November 20, 2007, 04:07:05 PM »

Huh. I've never seen that any of the Japanese grocery stores in Seattle.

Rman · « **Reply #2 on:** November 20, 2007, 04:08:36 PM »

I've seen it at Whole Foods at all places.

MrAngryFace · « **Reply #3 on:** November 20, 2007, 05:16:26 PM »

I'll give it a shot but its so hard to quit this:

and of course:

Mupepe · « **Reply #4 on:** November 20, 2007, 05:41:28 PM »

fat tire

MrAngryFace · « **Reply #5 on:** November 20, 2007, 05:49:18 PM »

It'll give you a Fat Tire

Valcrist · « **Reply #6 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.

Lucretius · « **Reply #7 on:** November 23, 2007, 03:01:43 AM »

Shiner Bock is the beer of Texan Gods!

Takuan · « **Reply #8 on:** November 23, 2007, 05:23:32 PM »

Been a pretty big fan of white beers lately. Rickard's and Hoegaarden, especially.

Mr. Gundam · « **Reply #9 on:** November 23, 2007, 07:15:49 PM »

Quote from: Rman on November 20, 2007, 04:08:36 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.

FlameOfCallandor · « **Reply #10 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.

Mr. Gundam · « **Reply #11 on:** May 18, 2008, 11:09:08 PM »

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.

Eric P · « **Reply #12 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.

drew · « **Reply #13 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.

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

Mr. Gundam · « **Reply #14 on:** May 18, 2008, 11:32:41 PM »

Quote from: Drewsy 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.

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.

huckleberry · « **Reply #15 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).

Hitler Stole My Potato · « **Reply #16 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.

huckleberry · « **Reply #17 on:** May 19, 2008, 12:05:28 AM »

The "Weekender"?

That is the most awesome thing I have ever heard of. Serious.

Rman · « **Reply #18 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.

crimsondynamics · « **Reply #19 on:** May 19, 2008, 01:00:25 AM »

There's nothing better when it comes to white beer.

Cormacaroni · « **Reply #20 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.

bluemax · « **Reply #21 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.

Eric P · « **Reply #22 on:** May 19, 2008, 07:28:30 AM »

Quote from: Drewsy 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.

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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.

lordmaji · « **Reply #23 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.

Sysgen · « **Reply #24 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.

Eric P · « **Reply #25 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

Brehvolution · « **Reply #26 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.....

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

Tauntaun · « **Reply #27 on:** May 19, 2008, 04:47:17 PM »

Rman · « **Reply #28 on:** May 19, 2008, 04:50:27 PM »

hyp · « **Reply #29 on:** May 19, 2008, 04:52:31 PM »

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.

duckman2000 · « **Reply #30 on:** May 19, 2008, 04:52:39 PM »

Oberon

duckman2000 · « **Reply #31 on:** May 19, 2008, 04:59:55 PM »

In fact, I'm going to have one right now.

Tieno · « **Reply #32 on:** May 19, 2008, 05:11:00 PM »

Quote from: crimsondynamics on May 19, 2008, 01:00:25 AM

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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.

abrader · « **Reply #33 on:** May 19, 2008, 05:13:48 PM »

I like Frambrose

abrader · « **Reply #34 on:** May 19, 2008, 05:26:25 PM »

this is what i was talking about...

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

Akala · « **Reply #35 on:** May 19, 2008, 06:54:42 PM »

Hitachino Red is awesome.

I usually stick to

for general occasions, or

if I'm feeling spicy.

Mr. Gundam · « **Reply #36 on:** May 19, 2008, 07:06:23 PM »

Quote from: abrader on May 19, 2008, 05:26:25 PM

this is what i was talking about...

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

Lambic is awesome over French Vanilla ice cream.

Sho Nuff · « **Reply #37 on:** May 19, 2008, 10:09:34 PM »

Yep yep, did our own brewing at Hitachino. Here's the shipment we got:

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

Akala · « **Reply #38 on:** May 19, 2008, 11:41:38 PM »

that is fucking awesome.

duckman2000 · « **Reply #39 on:** May 19, 2008, 11:54:28 PM »

Quote from: abrader on May 19, 2008, 05:26:25 PM

this is what i was talking about...

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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.

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Author Topic: Beer recommendation (Read 3308 times)