What beer are you drinking now?

[ctenidae]

We were cleaning out closets this weekend and I went through the cooler we keep all our hiking gear in. For some reason, there was a bag of PET bottles that came with the Cooper's homebrew kit my wife got me 3 years ago, or so. I don't use the PETs anymore, so I was going to toss it, when I noticed the bag was awfully heavy. There was a full bottle in there, must be from the first batch I brewed. It's in the fridge now. Can't imagine it'll be any good, but I'll try it anyway.

 

[ski220]

Now that we've had all summer to try new concoctions, has anyone found a new favorite beer?

One of our local watering holes has "Whales Tail" from Nantucket on tap. Enjoying it immensely. I'll have to find some in a bottle.

 

[severine]

Love, love, LOVE Berkshire Brewing Company's Shabadoo! Also <3 Barrington Brewery (aka Berkshire Mountain Brewers) "Barrington" Brown Ale and "Black Bear" Stout. Definitely new faves!

Oh yeah, need to add Cambridge Brew House's Hefeweizen.

 

[legalskier]

Had some Anchor Steam on tap in Cape May the other night, along with a steamed lobsta of course! Really hit the spot.
:beer:

 

[MR. evil]

My new Fav is Kona Fire Rock.

 

[drjeff]

My new Fav is Kona Fire Rock.

Tasty brew there! Most of Kona's brew's tend to keep my taste buds happy :beer:

 

[SKIQUATTRO]

Cape Cod Beer-Beach Blonde (2 growlers in the fridge)

 

[ctenidae]

Been doing Modelo and Tecate cans for the boat, mostly- great sun beers. Got a 12 of Saranac Pale Ale in cans recently- mighty fine can beer, there.

 

[drjeff]

This evening my answer will be "whatever is in the cooler in the parking lot at Gillette Stadium, that the person in my group who has beer duty is bringing to tonights Patriots-Rams preseason game"

I'm generally not too picky when I'm drinking a cold beer in the parking lots at Gillette, since in my book just about any beer tastes pretty good while tailgating with friends :beer:

 

[Riverskier]

They just started brewing what is probably my favorite all around beer, a Fall seasonal- Gritty's Halloween. Look forward to it every year.

Discovered Victory Hop Devil this summer. It may be my new favorite IPA.

 

[powpig2002]

redhook late harvest. hard to find this far north. found it in seabrook for 9.99 a 12 pack. i'm in heaven

 

[Edd]

Discovered Victory Hop Devil this summer. It may be my new favorite IPA.

That is a great brew. To the OP I agree about the Long Trail IPA; it's excellent. That was a surprise to me because I've always felt that the regular Long Trail Pale tastes flat out bad.

I'll pretty much always go for the IPA on tap these days and love how available they've become. There are a couple of places I frequent that stubbornly refuse to put them on tap.

My go to bottled beer is Sierra Nevada Pale (tough to find on tap in New England). Smuttynose Pale, made in Portsmouth, tastes equally good to me.

When all else fails I can always drink a ton of Guiness.

 

[HD333]

This evening my answer will be "whatever is in the cooler in the parking lot at Gillette Stadium, that the person in my group who has beer duty is bringing to tonights Patriots-Rams preseason game"

I'm generally not too picky when I'm drinking a cold beer in the parking lots at Gillette, since in my book just about any beer tastes pretty good while tailgating with friends :beer:

I will be in the same situation, whatever the old man brings for the tailgate tonight will be my beer of choice. I think it may be an Oktoberfest of sime sorts. Why do they make us buy these preseason games...

 

[hammer]

Spouse bought me a six-pack of SA Blackberry Witbier...I'll drink it but wouldn't get it again. Too fruity for my tastes.

 

[Warp Daddy]

It's getting now that i drink very little after last summers heart scare -- so whenever i do hoist one its OP's --------------------- but i keep Labatt Blue on Hand-- what the hell i can look at Canada from the dock and B4 any of u roast my stones --- NO Sarah Palin ain't my hero

 

[drjeff]

I will be in the same situation, whatever the old man brings for the tailgate tonight will be my beer of choice. I think it may be an Oktoberfest of sime sorts. Why do they make us buy these preseason games...

The only real reason my group sees for pre-season games is to make sure that the grills still work, the coolers haven't sprung a leak, and that the likely 400lb person who was sitting in "my seat" for the big country music fest at Gillette a few weeks ago didn't break it! This way we know that everything will be in full working order when the Bengals roll into town in a little over 2 weeks for week 1!

And BTW, this years pre-season schedule with dual Thursday night games really sucks!

 

[HD333]

The only real reason my group sees for pre-season games is to make sure that the grills still work, the coolers haven't sprung a leak, and that the likely 400lb person who was sitting in "my seat" for the big country music fest at Gillette a few weeks ago didn't break it! This way we know that everything will be in full working order when the Bengals roll into town in a little over 2 weeks for week 1!

And BTW, this years pre-season schedule with dual Thursday night games really sucks!

Exactly. I tell people I am making sure the parking lot and beer stand hasn't moved.

 

[severine]

My new Fav is Kona Fire Rock.

Picked up a 6-pack today. If it's no good, I'm blaming you.

 

[deadheadskier]

I'm drinking a Sam Summer. Not really a fan at all; too much lemon. But there are two in the fridge, so have to make room for more beer.

I'll be moving on to Harpoon Octoberfest later on. I was very excited to see that in the store on Sunday. Octoberfest brews are beacon for me that winter is near.

 

[MR. evil]

Picked up a 6-pack today. If it's no good, I'm blaming you.

Not sure if I like it that much or just like saying it.

Just kidding, it's good stuff.