Beer
Since I used to rant and rave about Belgium beers a while ago, I have been pigeonholed as the Belgium beer guy, but let it be known, I have moved on.
The main reason I got into Belgium ale was because it was so different and had interesting flavors. Just like when I was into English ales. Now I can hardly stand either. (When is Soul Jazz Records going to put that Belgian Funk compilation out?)
Traveling abroad, you find that people in other countries like the beer that is locally brewed, and you get funny looks when you try to be the International Douche Bag Bank of Beer Knowledge Expertise Specialist Pro know-it-all.
I've gone to Germany twice now, and as generic as it may seem, I like German beer the best when it comes to imported brew. The best brand is Hacker-Pschorr, and every variety I've tasted by them is really fresh and good... The Bon Lair carries Hacker-Pschorr during Oktoberfest season and I highly recommend getting some when they have it. I have even better news though... Sacramento's #1 beer store (the A&P) carries a bunch of Hacker-Pschorr varieties year-round!
For my "local" beer, I really enjoy a California/American brewed IPA. Skip the Sierra Nevada PA if you can help it. Laguinita's is the next step up, but can be inconsistent (sometimes great or not). Racer 5 IPA has the lamest label, but is probably one of the best I've had in a bottle. Brew-It-Up's Captain Ron's IPA is delish, but can give you a massive headache the next day. A good Colorado brewed IPA is by the Flying Dog Brewing Company.
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I've been getting in to the Firestone pales lately. They make 3 good ones. Too bad the only one of their beers that seems to make it on draft anywhere here is the Double Barrel which I can't stand. Also, I can't stand Racer 5 - though it seems I'm in the minority on that one. Favorite German brew at the moment is Weinheistephaner.
-miller
I still try lots of things out. We have a place down the street called the stumbling monk, it has lots of Belgian imports.
But my favorite beers now are Wisconsin lagers or other similar blue collar beers. Not like Natural Ice or Budweiser, but any light, crisp watery beer with a subtle malty barley flavor. Don't know what it is. I remember when I first started drinking beer, all I'd drink was Guinness, Boddington's and Bass Ale, and now I'm all about Milwaukee.
I had a winter PA the other day from a local brewery that was hoppy it tasted like drinking a glass of Tom's of Maine Toothpaste mixed with earwax.
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