What kind of beer do you prefer? Expanded, what unqiue beers have you tried and where?

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Picture is from a trip to Detriot, where I went to Canada.

This is actually turning out to be informative.
Expanded due to popularity

What remarkable beers have you tried? Include unique beers you have tried and locations where. Know locations is good for others so that they may try them when they travel. Thank you for commenting.

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Response by CW5 Jim Steddum made Feb 16 at 2015 6:24 PM

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Alaskan Amber is my absolute favorite. I will settle for a Longboard or Yuengling.

Response by MAJ Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 16 at 2015 6:37 PM

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Chimay, it ferments in the bottle and therefore ages in the bottle.

Response by SGT Jim Z. made Feb 16 at 2015 6:38 PM

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I have become a beer snob over the last few months as I try more and more craft beers. Nothing against the macro breweries but flavor is much better in a craft beer. I try to drink as many of the local craft beers to support them and my local economy.

Response by SPC Neil Hood made Feb 16 at 2015 6:40 PM

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My blood type is IPA+

Response by SFC William Swartz Jr made Feb 16 at 2015 6:41 PM

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I like a Shock Top when I do drink beer or my old standby Michelob.

Response by Sgt Aaron Kennedy, MS made Feb 16 at 2015 6:42 PM

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I like Red beers.

I got hooked on Red Back when I was in Australia, and sway towards the Red beers now. When they aren't available, I lean towards hard ciders.

Response by SPC David Wyckoff made Feb 16 at 2015 6:45 PM

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Veterans Beer or Dog Tag Beer.

Response by MAJ Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 16 at 2015 6:54 PM

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Aside from Chimay....

My regulars are Fat Tire and Abbey Ale from New Belgium.

Regional stand-bys are Abita and Shiner

When I travel my stand-bys are Stella, Yengling, Modela and Bluemoon sometimes Shock-Top.

Outside of that open to experiment.

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 16 at 2015 6:54 PM

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I drink the free stuff....

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 16 at 2015 8:11 PM

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Deschutes Brewery's Black Butte Porter. Considering moving to Oregon to be closer to the source.

Response by SPC Stewart Smith made Feb 16 at 2015 8:19 PM

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I actually don't drink much anymore, but I did join the hundred pint club at two different O'reillys in germany in less than a month.
My beer of choice? Hefferveisen

Response by CW5 Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 16 at 2015 8:34 PM

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Dunkles Hefeweizen

Response by CSM Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 16 at 2015 10:55 PM

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Coors. Maybe simple, but can get it anywhere.

Went to the Golden factory in 1976 when I was 17 and took the tour. Had free beer at the end of the tour with the fake ID I had. Back then our drivers license was paper, not laminated with no photo.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 16 at 2015 10:59 PM

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Not sure if these are considered beer...

Response by CPL Brendan Hayes made Feb 16 at 2015 11:09 PM

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I would say I'm a former champion who still enjoys a beer every now and then.

Guinness is still my all time favorite, but I do like a good IPA also. Revolution Brew Co. is a Chicago based brewery, and their IPA (Anti-hero) is amazing.

On the cheaper end I'll usally go with Lite or other Miller products.

Response by LTC Jason Mackay made Feb 16 at 2015 11:27 PM

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Guinness Stout, Leffe Belgian blonde, Welde weizen

Response by 2LT Scott Armstrong made Feb 17 at 2015 12:00 AM

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Belhaven Scottish Ale

Response by MAJ Terry LaFrance made Feb 17 at 2015 4:54 AM

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Belgian Ales, most of the New Belgium catalog, JW Dundee Honey Brown. When in Australia I drink Cooper.

Response by SPC Lukas Jones made Feb 17 at 2015 5:09 AM

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Ginger beer. I know it's not a typical beer but the manufacturing process is similar and it does contain alcohol. Plus, a little vodka and a lime and you got a Moscow Mule!!!

Response by SSG Stan Morrison Jr made Feb 17 at 2015 9:44 AM

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Yeungling Lager. Guiness Stoudt, but in the days of expanding waistline, Yeungling Lager. Or water

Response by Maj Matt Hylton made Feb 17 at 2015 10:53 AM

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Stone Ruination IPA.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 17 at 2015 11:29 AM

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I'm weak. Miller Light, Dos Equis (Cause I think I am interesting), and maybe Corona.

Response by Sheryl Verhulst made Feb 17 at 2015 11:46 AM

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I'm a major beer snob so I am very particular. My favorite is Dragon's Milk by New Holland Brewery. It is a high altitude porter aged in old oak bourbon barrels. Amazing stuff! Sweet nectar of the gods.

Response by TSgt Joshua Copeland made Feb 17 at 2015 11:50 AM

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bourbon.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 17 at 2015 11:51 AM

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Zombie Killer Cherry Ciser.

Response by SGT Rik Thibodeau made Feb 17 at 2015 11:57 AM

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All time favorites would probably be Chimay (blue label) or Brugge Tripel. I am very partial to the heavy Belgian beers. I'm also a Guinness man, nothing like a good old fashioned pint of the black stuff. I've only been back in the US less than a year after 16 years in Europe and I haven't found too many American brews that I really like outside of Sam Adams.

Response by PO3 Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 17 at 2015 12:08 PM

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I rarely drink beer anymore. I had one too many encounters with Egyptian Stella Beer which kept me in the head for days.

I do occasionally enjoy one when I can put down the Kraken or Captain Morgan. My list includes; Fat Tire, Guinness Stout, Bass Ale, and Red Stripe.

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 17 at 2015 12:24 PM

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We have a local brewery, Saw Works, that makes a great brown ale; it is one of my favorites. Shiner has my heart when I am not local though.

If there are ever going to be a handful or more Rally Pointers in or around Knoxville at the same time, there is a great local brew tour that might make for a fun afternoon.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 17 at 2015 12:44 PM

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I like brown ales, and the easiest one to find at most stores is Newcastle.

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 17 at 2015 1:08 PM

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Guinness and harp. Black and Tans!!! But if I'm dieting I get the 54 calorie beer. Squeeze a lime in it and call it a corona.

Response by MAJ Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 17 at 2015 1:09 PM

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I drink anything and everything. Although I'm partial to more complex beers, there is a place for the ol' Adjunct American Lager. If I had to choose one beer to have before I died, it would be Tripel Karmeliet. It is the most complex tripel I've ever had, and it's not too sweet which some tripels can be. I love Brugge Zot, a Belgian Golden Ale and their sister Dubbel, Steffe Hendrik. Belgian's are my absolute favorite, if you couldn't tell.

I do, though, also enjoy Summit EPA, Grain Belt Nordeast, and Dales Pale Ale. If I'm going cheap and economical, you can't beat the price and taste of Trader Joe's Simpler Times Pilsner. $3.50 a sixer is perfect.

Response by MSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 17 at 2015 1:10 PM

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Alaskan Amber or Black Butte Porter!

But I just tried Irish Death this last weekend and found another to add to my list of favorites.

http://www.ironhorsebrewery.com/brews/irish-death/

Response by MSgt Michael Durkee made Feb 17 at 2015 1:18 PM

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I used to be a Heineken and or Grolsch snob, then I settled into my Home state "go to" beer...Miller Lite. When I used to travel or was stationed overseas I would try that country's top beers.

My most memorable, and most enjoyed beer was in Romania when we were waiting at the airport for our flight to take us to Manas, and eventually Kabul. All we knew was that was going to be our last chance for a beer/drink for the next year.

Response by CPT Jack Durish made Feb 17 at 2015 1:18 PM

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I want something dark and Bavarian.

However, I traveled a great deal before I retired and always looked for the micro breweries when I hit town. Not only did they have the best beer, but also the best food.

I could name many all over the country, but if you held my feet to the fire, I say the best was the Black Diamond Brewery in Walnut Creek, California. Skip Napa. There isn't a wine there that can compare with this micro brewery and its food.

I'm not sure if they still have a restaurant, but their beer is now available at places like Costco (although no beer is a good from a bottle as it is from the tap at the brewery)

http://www.blackdiamondbrew.com/main/

Main | Black Diamond Brewing Co.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 17 at 2015 1:22 PM

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I drink local as much as I can. I prefer the darker beers over the lighter ones. Guiness always is good with a hearty meal too.

Response by SFC Stephen P. made Feb 17 at 2015 1:43 PM

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Columbia, MO, Flat Branch Brewery, "Oil Change Oatmeal Stout".

Response by CPL Brendan Hayes made Feb 17 at 2015 2:12 PM

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As far as unique beers go, I'm a big fan of New Glarus Brewery. They are a Wisconsin based company, and everything I've had from them is pretty amazing. Spotted Cow is their go to beer, but Moon Man is my personal favorite. The main downside to the company is that they only sell their products in Wisconsin. I live close enough to the IL/WI border that I can make runs up north if need be.

Response by 1SG Steven Stankovich made Feb 17 at 2015 3:08 PM

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Great question MAJ Private RallyPoint Member. I am a big fan of beer. I have been fortunate to be stationed in Belgium for over the past few years and we will be PCSing to Germany later on this summer. I have had the great pleasure of trying a bunch of great Belgium beer, and some from around Europe. This picture is from two beers that I picked up last summer while on a trip to Normandy, France.

Response by CMSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 17 at 2015 9:29 PM

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I drink whatever anyone else is buying....lol....around the softball fields I like BLL/Corona.....I buy Yuengling whenever I can find a place that sells it and while in Germany I couldn't get enough Heineken Brown Bottles from the Netherlands.....did I mention whatever anyone else is buying? Shock Top, Hefeweizen are good also.....

Response by SSG Gerhard S. made Feb 17 at 2015 9:38 PM

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I'm not one to drink a "standard" beer, that is, one that is brewed by one of the big two or three. We have so many choices with the tens of thousands of micro-breweries that to drink the nearly flavorless pale, overly filtered, under hopped pilsners and such makes for little excitement to the taste buds. We have an explosion of flavors that is limited only by the creativity of countless brewers. The expansion of micro breweries is a testament to the power of free markets that leaves us ALL better off.

Response by CPL Rick Stasny made Feb 17 at 2015 9:46 PM

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I have found no better than Hofbrauhaus fest beer. So many good times under the influence of several liters.

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 17 at 2015 11:15 PM

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I have a plethora that I like. Some of my favorites: Primus, Sam Adams Winter Ale (only from tap though), Shiner, Shiner Farmhouse, Texas Sux, and Guiness. I am also big on IPAs, and I have had many of those that I really like. My wife also found a Scottish beer that is amazing, but I can't remember the name of it right now.

Response by SPC Benjamin Smith made Feb 17 at 2015 11:18 PM

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Anything domestic and cold! Have you tried Great Raft yet?

Response by SPC Emerson Budreau made Feb 17 at 2015 11:28 PM

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A free one.

Coming from the Microbrew Capitol, and growing up on a hop farm, I've tried many upon many of different brews. My favorite kind of beer is a new kind. I drink IPA's when I'm out of town because the aroma reminds me of home. I avoid winter brews at all cost. If I can find Irish Death on tap, I'll have to call a taxi or have someone pick me up(horrible out of bottle, though). Pelican's MacPelican is amazing, out of Pacific City, OR. Feckin out of Oregon City mixed with a Hef 50-50 is delicious.

I'm not a snob, I'll drink the warm can of Hamm's that's been rolling around the back of your truck with most the paint scratched off. I'll try any beer twice, and more than that of its free.

Response by SGT Jim Z. made Feb 18 at 2015 5:52 AM

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First of all I want to make a plug for an app called UNTAPPD. It is another form of social media but it provides descriptions of beers, tracks what you drank, and lets you rate and provide comments.

In my time in the Army I drank the proverbial OB in Korea, Peroni in Italy, several different weizens in Germany, Guinness tastes better in Europe or at least in my opinion.

Response by Cpl Peter Martuneac made Feb 18 at 2015 5:56 AM

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I hate beer. The only one I've had that was tolerable was Heineken. That said, I'm an avid drinker of rum.

Response by SFC Rodrick Carter made Feb 18 at 2015 6:06 AM

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I was stationed in Germany for 4 years and did 2 tours in Korea. I have tried and tasted beer in several countries. My favorite beer is Weis beer or white beer in Germany. Czech Republic has a pretty good beer as well as Belgium. I enjoy imports more now vs domestic.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 18 at 2015 7:25 AM

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I tried this blueberry one that was about 1000 calories per can but tasted like happiness and sunshine.

Response by TSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 18 at 2015 7:44 AM

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I've tried Tiger Beer (Singaporean brand), Angkor Beer (Cambodia), and Anchor beer (Also Cambodia).

I didn't like them.

I haven't like many beers (Guiness is decent) but I loved scotch from my first taste and have expanded that into a love of almost all whiskeys (except Jim Beam how they managed to make whiskey taste like rubbing alcohol I'll never know . . .).

Response by MSgt Joanna Clute made Feb 18 at 2015 9:51 AM

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Mmmm, beer. Right now I'm loving Velvet Merlin Oatmeal Stout and SanTan Sex Panther Double Chocolate Porter. Also like Lindeman's Framboise Lambic. In the summer I like radlers, but it's hard to find lemon soda to make them myself, so I drink Schofferhofer Grapefruit.

Response by Lt Col Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 18 at 2015 2:45 PM

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Personally, I'll try anything. If it's a beer I haven't had before, that's probably what I'll order.

At home, I generally buy Blue Moon's seasonal craft beers. The Cinnamon Horchata is excellent, I enjoyed the First Peach Ale, and the Farmhouse Red is good as well. Really, all the Blue Moon beers are good.

I'm also not above Coors or Bud Light...It ain't cheap to keep a flying squadron bar stocked with beer, so generally we get the cheaper varieties in exchange for our dues. No complaints from me.

Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 18 at 2015 6:13 PM

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Cold. Wet. Those are the primary requirements for beer. Free adds to the character. All else are just minor variations to the basic requirements

Response by MAJ Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 18 at 2015 9:56 PM

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Fromy hotel in Little Rock

Response by CW3 Eddy Vleugels made Feb 18 at 2015 10:26 PM

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I am originally from the most diverse, stylistically speaking, beer producing nation on the planet. As a young boy I was forced to taste all the different beers and by sheer happenstance I grew to ike beer...lol...riiiiight! '
I love my Belgian beer and I always have a nice assortment in my fridges.
Some of my favs are Leffe blond, Hoegaarden Grand Cru, West Vleteren 12, and perhaps a Golden Carolus Tripple. So many more to chose from however, but unfortunately not all here in the US.
Anywho, shoot me a note if you want to share some of your fav beers.

Response by SFC Michael Jackson, MBA made Feb 19 at 2015 3:56 AM

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I enjoy a good German Hefeweizen

Response by SSG Everett Wilson made Feb 19 at 2015 5:48 AM

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It hard to really pin-point what kind of beer I prefer. In all of my travels I've had beer from all over. I tend to lean toward wheat beers. Right now I drink Blue Moon's or a Ting Tuse (sp), and if I buy beer in the store its Miller (depending on the price of others). The worse beer I ever had is Mississippi Mud. That stuff is pretty thick and down right nasty

Response by SSG Adam Reed made Feb 19 at 2015 5:57 AM

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I spent a lot of time in Ethiopia and the two main beers I drank there were Harar beer and St. George beer. Both were good beers. Good taste and no bitterness. But the best beer I had in Africa was by far a beer called Tusker. It is from Kenya and it is equal to, if not better than some European and American beers.

Response by SSG Everett Wilson made Feb 19 at 2015 6:04 AM

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I noticed when I was in outside of Liverpool, not knowing the area or customs. I stepped into a Public House and ordered a beer, I thought the Inn-keeper was going to blow his top. He started to yell I have 100 flipping beer here. An Englishman yelled to give me a Brass Monkey. I thanked him and we were talking, when he asked me what part of Canada I was from. I stated that I was Washington State, and he said oh you're a Bloody Yank. To which someone replied that I was an American. That's when the fight broke out. I found myself up against the wall. When the Bobbies showed up, they asked me why I wasn't in the fight. The Inn-keeper said we didn't want him in trouble so we kept him out of it. The Bobbie said it sounded fine to him, one less person going to the station

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 19 at 2015 6:52 PM

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I like to try new beers and mix things up... however I try to always have some Kilt Lifter, Nastro Azzurro or Kirin Ichiban in the fridge.

Response by SGT Tyler G. made Feb 19 at 2015 8:34 PM

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For the most part I'll only drink micros (we've got such an abundant selection in the Northwest) as I don't like drinking dirty water (I'm looking at you Coor's, Budweiser, and Bud Light). My favorite brand is Alaskan. I'm particularly favorable towards their Winter and Amber ales.

Response by LTJG Robert M. made Feb 19 at 2015 8:59 PM

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My two go-to beers are Shinerbock and Sam Adams. I have sampled beers from around the world and depending on my mood have had stout to "lite" beer. I prefer an amber.

Response by SSgt Jenna Welch made Feb 19 at 2015 9:14 PM

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I've developed into a tad bit of a beer snob myself. Some of my favorites are Tallgrass Buffalo Sweat Vanilla Bean Stout (told was a seasonal, but I still find it), Royal Jamaican Ginger Beer (hard to find at times due to demand), Back Forty Truck Stop Honey (brewed in Alabama and is a damn good beer), Left Hand Milk Stout (some prefer the Nitro, but meh...), and Angry Orchard Apple Ginger (I like Elderflower as well...don't judge, I've been drinking ciders since about the only one you could find was Hornsby's). I use an app on my phone called Untapped. It's a great way to log beers and to try new ones as well. Cheers!

Response by MAJ Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 19 at 2015 9:16 PM

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These are the fine products of the August Schell's Brewing CO of New Ulm, MN. Founded in 1860, it is the second-oldest family-owned brewery in America. It has survived fire, Indian attack, and prohibition!

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 19 at 2015 9:18 PM

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Sir, ever have blueberry beer?It's worth a try if your looking for something different. Wild blue is the only one I know of. But I usually drink Guinness or Heineken.

Response by SSG Juan Morrill made Feb 19 at 2015 9:50 PM

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while stationed in Germany I grew fond of the heavy-visen (hefeweisen). if I could get it in the states reasonable enough it would be my first choice. pilsner's tasted like they had aspirin dropped in them.

Response by SSG John M. made Feb 19 at 2015 10:11 PM

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Need more info, like You Buying? but mostly my favorite is Free and Cold and it don't have to be cold

Response by SSgt Rilene Ann made Feb 19 at 2015 10:38 PM

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I prefer locally brewed and draft over bottled unless filling to go at brewery.

Response by MAJ Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 19 at 2015 10:53 PM

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I had a Southern Pecan last night followed by 3 glass of Pironi. That was all good.

Response by A1C Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 19 at 2015 11:01 PM

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My go to beer is a local brand in Montana called Salmon honey fly. For dark beers moose drool is good as well or mountain man

Response by 1SG Mark Colomb made Feb 19 at 2015 11:28 PM

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I have brewed my own for over three years now. Unless I am away from home I do not buy beer. I prefer heavy Stouts and Porters, but have brewed some killer Weizens and Saisons.

Response by LTC Charles T Dalbec made Feb 20 at 2015 6:55 AM

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If I was to drink beer it would be Root Beer or "Point" Beer from Stevens Point from Stevens Point, Wisconsin.......

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 20 at 2015 7:16 AM

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My wife calls me a beer snob. However, I like to think of myself as a connoisseur. I will try any beer once. Any restaurant that brews their own, I will get their flight if I can. I have noticed that the Class VI's around the nation are starting to get a lot of off label brands, which is fantastic.

I prefer reds or IPAs personally. If you are ever in the Fort Drum area, or if your local Class VI has it available, look up the brand Unibroue. It is a French brew, made in Quebec, and it is fantastic. A little pricey, but so good. La Fin du Monde and Blanche de Chambly were fantastic.

Response by Sgt Packy Flickinger made Feb 21 at 2015 9:47 PM

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Trappist beers. They are bottled with extra yeast and sugar so they are strong and oh so good. Chimay for example.

Response by PO3 Brendan "Smitty" Smith made Apr 6 at 2015 1:26 PM

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If you ever find yourself in Texas, here are some great beers to try. These are my personal favorites by category.

Best ESB: Community Public Ale - Dallas, TX (back to back ESB Gold Medal winner at the GABF)
Best Pale Ale: Peticolas Royal Scandal - Dallas, TX
Best IPA (American Style): 512 IPA - Austin, TX
Best IPA (English Style): Texian Brutus - Richmond, TX
Best Red Ale: Peticolas Velvet Hammer - Dallas, TX
Best Porter - 512 Pecan Porter - Austin, TX
Best Stout - Southern Star Buried Hatchet - Conroe, TX
Best Imperial Stout - Lakewood Brewing's The Temptress - Dallas, TX
Best Wit Bier - Community Wit - Dallas, TX (2014 Gold Medal - Wit Biers, World Beer Cup)
Best Brown Ale - Grapevine Brewing Sir Williams - Grapevine, TX (2014 Gold Medal Winner - GABF)
Best Kolsch - Franconia Brewing Kolsch - McKinney, TX
Best Lager - Oasis TX Brewing Luchesa - Austin, TX
Best Rye Ale - Lakewood Rock Ryder - Dallas, TX
Best Belgian Ales - Adlebert's - Austin, TX (Dubbel, Triple, Quad, Belgian Black, all are amazing!)

Some, but not all, of our brewers by major metropolitan area:
DFW - Rahr & Sons, Franconia, Armadillo, Grapevine, Community, Lakewood, Peticolas, Deep Ellum, Firewheel, Four Corners, Martin House, Shannon, Brain Dead

Houston - Southern Star, Texian, Buffalo Bayou, Karbach, St. Arnold, Brash, The Lone Pint, 8th Wonder, Cycler's Brewing, B-52 Brewing, Galveston Island, Galactic Coast

Austion - 512, Live Oak, Oasis TX, Adlebert's, Jester King, Hops and Grain Brewery, Pinthouse Pizza Craft Brewpub, Austin Beerworks, Draught House Pub & Brewery, Black Star Co-op Pub & Brewery, North by Northwest Restaurant & Brewery, Guns & Oil Brewing Co.

San Antonio - Freetail Brewing Company, Ranger Creek Brewing & Distilling, Busted Sandal Brewing Company, Branchline Brewing Co., The Granary, Alamo Beer Co., Blue Star Brewing Company, Saint Ides Brewing Company

Response by CW3 Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 6 at 2015 1:37 PM

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If you ever run into a Belgian beer called Barbar, run the other way. It's NASTY

Response by SGT Michael Touchet made May 2 at 2015 11:28 AM

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I like wide varieties of beer. But Sam Adams is what I drink regularly.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made May 2 at 2015 11:43 AM

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I brew my own beer. I try to not brew the same flavor twice as there is too much variety out there. I wouldn't call my self a beer snob but after learning to brew, commercial or micro brews taste like ass.

Response by SPC Jan Allbright, M.Sc., R.S. made May 2 at 2015 11:45 AM

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Any votes for ....

Response by SFC Steven Steingiesser made Sep 18 at 2015 2:34 PM

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I have been extremely fortunate to have been stationed in Belgium for the last 3 years and really enjoy the Lambics and Gueuzes. I especially love the beers from Cantillon, Drie Fonteinen, and Tilquin. I am big on the sour tastes these beers have.

Response by CPL Bobby Dewey made Sep 18 at 2015 3:18 PM

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Leikeim Landbier

Response by SSG Nick Tramontano made Feb 22 at 2016 11:37 PM

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Depending where I'm at I usually ask what's served. If I'm away from home I like to try beer that's from that area. When I used to go to Milwaukee every year I'd come back with several cases of beer I couldn't get at home. When I went to Germany in 2003 and again in 2009, I tried as many beers as I could. Especially at the Burger Fest.

Response by SGT Jerrold Pesz made Feb 22 at 2016 11:41 PM

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I haven't had a beer in years but back in the day I tried at least one of every kind that I ran across.

Response by MAJ Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 18 at 2016 2:48 PM

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My new Favorite

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 6 at 2018 1:34 PM

2018-06-06T13:34:00-04:00

Orion ( brewed at 12, in the bar by 1), Tiger beer, both on Okinowa. Original Budwieser (Checkoslovocia).

Response by Maj John Bell made Jun 6 at 2018 6:07 PM

2018-06-06T18:07:53-04:00

Cold and free are my two favorite kinds of beer.