Top Ten BEER Brands

[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.

[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.

[TripletDaddy]

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

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

[scottie]

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

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

[marsupial]

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

[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.

[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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[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

[DrumNFeather]

Don't underestimate a good Wharmpess:

[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.

[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.

[Green Monstah]

1. Pliny the Elder
2. Helles Schlenkerla Lagerbier
3. Samuel Adams Noble Pils
4. Dogfish Head 90 Minute IPA
5. Sierra Nevada Kellerweis
6. Samuel Adams Double Bock
7. Borgio
8. Antartica Original
9. Bohemia (Brasil)
10. Cerpa

I don't drink beer, but what kind of proud Texan leaves Shiner Boch and Lonestar off his list?

It doesn't matter what they taste like, a real Texan would include those beers as a matter of principle.

[cougjunkie]

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.

Yep if our mormons moms weren't pumping us full of Kool-Aid and Juice boxes we would actually enjoy beer.

[fusnik]

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

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.

[Non Sequitur]

My two cents is start with something really simple -- for me that was Corona with a lime wedge in the bottle neck; I still love drinking those as far as cheap beer is concerned. atheistcougar's list is good but IMO is for someone who has already somewhat acquired the beer taste. My favorite beer in Utah is Squatters Full Suspension.

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.