Favorite Summer Beer

[rcdouble2]

ICE COLD and from someone elses cooler!!

 

[JettaKnight]

Am I the only one who doesn't like summer shandy?

NO. I can't stand it.

Whats really good (and cheaper than LSS) is getting a cheap american lager (budweiser, Miller, Coors) and mixing it 50/50 with plain old lemonade. Found that one out last summer helping a buddy out... open keg and lemonade... I think it was coors light that I used.

Wait, doesn't this qualify as a shandy?

 

[Hookeye]

Pete's Wicked Rally Cap used to be a fave after mountain biking.

 

[JettaKnight]

I'm not big on "Summer" beers. The farthest I go is German wheats. But, my wife likes them, so I'll be making 10 gallons of Jalapeno blonde and a Jamaican Jerk Pale with honey, scotch bonnet peppers, thyme and lime zest - wish me luck on that one.

 

[zinx]

Jalapeno blonde

I want to try that!

 

[Indy_Guy_77]

 

[Indy_Guy_77]

Also, I find this thread to be kind of interesting to really see the differences in "beer drinking culture" in America as opposed to Europe...

Not that I've been to Europe, mind you.

But I do know that you ain't gonna get an "ice cold" beer in England or Germany. Chilled...perhaps. But many of "their" styles of beer just aren't meant to be consumed cold. In reality, the "warmth" or, rather, the lack of it being ice cold, supposedly really opens up flavors and aromas.

 

[JettaKnight]

I want to try that!

There's a good chance that it will be served at the Brew Haven festival.

 

[zinx]

There's a good chance that it will be served at the Brew Haven festival.

That looks like a good time. I might have to make the trek up for that.

 

[CindyE]

I like the Summer Shandy, first time I had it was on tap. I recently tried Shocktop Shandy, and didn't care for it. I like the original Shocktop a lot though. I like some of the Sam Adam's seasonal beers and Blue Moon as well.

 

[XSVskill]

goose island 312

 

[rockhopper46038]

Also, I find this thread to be kind of interesting to really see the differences in "beer drinking culture" in America as opposed to Europe...

Not that I've been to Europe, mind you.

But I do know that you ain't gonna get an "ice cold" beer in England or Germany. Chilled...perhaps. But many of "their" styles of beer just aren't meant to be consumed cold. In reality, the "warmth" or, rather, the lack of it being ice cold, supposedly really opens up flavors and aromas.

You are absolutely correct. And I won't ram my beer choices down anyone's neck - drink what you like to drink; it's supposed to be a treat, not a test. But it is true that the standard American macro brews are served ice cold primarily because that kills the flavor and aroma of what would otherwise be considered a pretty bad tasting beer. This isn't to say they don't have their place - you'd ruin a good beer by drinking it at 34 degrees, and sometimes I suppose slamming an ice cold beer has nothing to do with enjoying the taste of beer...

 

[diavic]

Upland Wheat

 

[Sailor]

Free beer is my favorite

 

[theweakerbrother]

And I won't ram my beer choices down anyone's neck - drink what you like to drink; it's supposed to be a treat, not a test.

Quoted for Awesomeness.

 

[jd42k]

If it's at home it's gotta be in a bottle and something dark.
If it's in a restaurant or bar I prefer draft and like to try all sorts of dark beers.

 

[hopcam]

Three Floyd's Gumballhead, been hammering the 312s in a can though to save the stock of Gumballhead..

 

[meyer4589]

Three Floyd's Gumballhead, been hammering the 312s in a can though to save the stock of Gumballhead..

I live about 3 miles from the Three Floyd's Brewery and my brother works there so I always have some in stock.

 

[daddymikey1975]

Killian's irish red at home.

Restaurants, whatever dark beer is on tap that I haven't heard of or tried before (if possible )

 

[whackmaster66]

SunKing cream ale....