Top Ten BEER Brands

[lambdacoug]

Mormons struggle with beer because we are so used to sugary drinks that taste good.

IPA, stout, as a beginner beer? You freaking crazy?

Go get a Bud Light Lime, Corona Light with a lime, or a Blue Moon with an orange wedge.

Stay away from boutique beers until you've gotten over the inherent Mormon taste bias.

No. I was recommending he try different styles to determine which were more to his liking. The two "extremes" of IPA and Stout and then two in the middle one more malty, one more hoppy.

Another good beginners beer would be New Belguim's 1554 black ale, its a pretty balanced beer and was the first beer I actually enjoyed.

[fusnik]

What's a good beginner beer? One that the taste would least likely be deterrent from further exploration of this beverage category?

No. I was recommending he try different styles to determine which were more to his liking. The two "extremes" of IPA and Stout and then two in the middle one more malty, one more hoppy.

Another good beginners beer would be New Belguim's 1554 black ale, its a pretty balanced beer and was the first beer I actually enjoyed.

You have poor beer recommendations, a black ale? The spirit has truly left you.

Beginners from mormondom should stick with lite beers with fruits in them. As their taste buds worsen expand your horizons.

[DrumNFeather]

Don't underestimate a good Wharmpess:

[filsdepac]

I can't stand anything from Squatters. They like to say their beer is hoppy, but I find it more bitter than hoppy. I agree with Corona being a good beginner's beer. I would also recommend Stella Artois. Light, smooth and satisfying. I don't always drink beer, but when I do I prefer Belgian beers. A couple of others are Leffe and Hoegaarden. If you're going with local beers, go with Wasatch. When I'm Park City, I like going to the Wasatch Brewery. Get the fish and chips.

I was going to recommend Hoegaarden as a potential first beer, or any white or hef beer.

Viking says beer brands and then names styles. So to be true to the title, I'll say:

1. Russian River
2. Lagunitas
3. Unibroue
4. Goose Island
5. Chimay
6. Dogfish
7. Stone
8. Bear Republic
9. Anchor
10. Pabst

[lambdacoug]

You have poor beer recommendations, a black ale? The spirit has truly left you.

Beginners from mormondom should stick with lite beers with fruits in them. As their taste buds worsen expand your horizons.

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[RC Vikings]

What's a good beginner beer? One that the taste would least likely be deterrent from further exploration of this beverage category?

A good rule for the beginner is the clearer the better. Back in the day I tried some dark beers and hated them.

[marsupial]

I think beer is gross. I like white Russians and frozen mojitos

[scottie]

I think beer is gross. I like white Russians and frozen mojitos

That only means you haven't found the right beer.

[TripletDaddy]

I think beer is gross. I like white Russians and frozen mojitos

lol. knock it off, tough girl. go back to your eggnog!

[Non Sequitur]

1. Russian River
2. Lagunitas
3. Unibroue
4. Goose Island
5. Chimay
6. Dogfish
7. Stone
8. Bear Republic
9. Anchor
10. Pabst

Fantastic beer. But, like most beers on your list, you'll never find them in Utah, since Utah only allows 3.2 beer on tap.

[RobinFinderson]

lol. knock it off, tough girl. go back to your eggnog!

Before The Big Lebowski, White Russians were widely considered a woman's drink... sweet and easy. Mojitos are one of the most frou-frou cocktails out there.

As for beginners' beers, I would add two Korean imports to the growing list:

Cass and Hite. Both are light, crisp, and fizzy. Very refreshing and easy to drink.

[lambdacoug]

I've not had all of those, but this is my list:
1. Oskar Blue's Ten Fidy
2. Boulevard Dark Truth Stout
3. Oskar Blue's Dale's Pale Ale
4. Rogue Chocolate Stout
5. Southern Tier Iniquity Black Ale
6. Boulevard Tank 7 Farmhouse Ale
7. Southern Tier Jahva Stout
8. Stone Imperial Russian Anise Stout
9. Samuel Smith Oatmeal Stout
10. Lagunitas Wilco Tango Foxtrot Jobless Recovery Ale

I love a good stout.

At the bar enjoying one of those Tank 7 brews. So good! Here's hoping the game is as enjoyable.

[old_gregg]

At the bar enjoying one of those Tank 7 brews. So good! Here's hoping the game is as enjoyable.

isn't 10:30 a bit early for that?

[lambdacoug]

isn't 10:30 a bit early for that?

It's 11:30 in KC. *sheesh*

[old_gregg]

It's 11:30 in KC. *sheesh*