What's the best beer in states and what's the best beer you've ever had?

SPC(P) Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 19 Aug 2016 02:20:37 -0400

Best beer stateside and the best beer you've ever had (can also be stateside as well).

Since I've never left the states, right now I'm drinking Quilters Irish Death Dark Smooth Ale.... And holy shit batman, this is some good beer... Little pricey, but definitely worth it

Response by SPC(P) Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 19 at 2016 2:21 AM

SPC(P) Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 19 Aug 2016 02:21:48 -0400

*answers are subjective, I'm not looking for professional opinions*

Response by PO1 William "Chip" Nagel made Aug 19 at 2016 2:29 AM

PO1 William "Chip" Nagel — Fri, 19 Aug 2016 02:29:55 -0400

I'm Partial to Boulevard a Kansas City Kansas Staple that comes from the Mexican part of town but I also like several from Rogue from my other home in Oregon.

Response by A1C Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 19 at 2016 5:34 AM

A1C Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 19 Aug 2016 05:34:52 -0400

Blue Moon and Alaskan White. Anyday.
Also, being from Wisconsin... anything from Leinies is good in my book.

Response by SFC(P) Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 19 at 2016 7:19 AM

SFC(P) Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 19 Aug 2016 07:19:35 -0400

In New York hands down Brooklyn Local number 1. Its a Belgium pale ale. The taste is great and it has a nice kick to it. Hands down the best beer i ever tasted coming out of New York.

Response by Capt Brandon Charters made Aug 19 at 2016 7:23 AM

Capt Brandon Charters — Fri, 19 Aug 2016 07:23:21 -0400

Excellent question for a Friday SPC(P) Private RallyPoint Member. Because there are so many great beers out there, I like to think about this question regionally and where I tend to travel most often. When I'm in Boston: Harpoon IPA.
San Francisco: Anchor Steam Lager.
Central Coast CA: Lagunitas IPA.
Northern CA: Sierra Nevada Summerfest.
Colorado: Fat Tire 1554 Amber Ale.

Response by SFC Josh Billingsley made Aug 19 at 2016 7:38 AM

SFC Josh Billingsley — Fri, 19 Aug 2016 07:38:08 -0400

Being from Texas, I've always been partial to Shiner's line of beers, but I've been trying varying IPAs in different parts of the country and I have to agree with Capt Brandon Charters, each region usually has a great brew local to the area.

Response by SSG Carlos Madden made Aug 19 at 2016 8:50 AM

SSG Carlos Madden — Fri, 19 Aug 2016 08:50:15 -0400

Looping in Mike Pape (RP Staff) as well. I don't know where to start because it's hard for me to judge different beer styles against each other. Also best for drinking and best tasting are a little different imo

Response by SSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 19 at 2016 8:56 AM

SSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 19 Aug 2016 08:56:50 -0400

Stateside: Shiner bock
Belgium: Grimbergen, Chimay, or Hoegaarden
Germany: Erdinger, or anything blonde
There are a lot of good microbreweries around Oregon and Colorado though.

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 19 at 2016 9:49 AM

MSG Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 19 Aug 2016 09:49:18 -0400

While I have not sample beers from all of the states, Boulevard Wheat and Third Shift are a few of my favs. As for the best beer I've ever had, that is easy. It is the beer from the Kruetzberg Monastery in Germany.

https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g187275-d2258289-Reviews-Kreuzberg_Monastery-Germany.html

Kreuzberg Monastery, Germany - TripAdvisor

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Response by Mike Pape (RP Staff) made Aug 19 at 2016 9:50 AM

Mike Pape (RP Staff) — Fri, 19 Aug 2016 09:50:51 -0400

It's a great time to be a beer drinker! There are so many great craft beers these days. I just had the chance to have Pliny the Elder from Russian River and if you like DIPAs, this is the holy grail. Russian River is also producing some amazing barrel sours if your palette can enjoy sour beers (you should give them a try!). My personal favorites in the US include Siren Noire from Heavy Seas, most beers from Trillium, Brown Shugga' from Lagunitas, and of course my own homebrew! I don't drink too many imports (it's tough to survive the trip and we have great local beers), but some favorites are Rodenbach Grand Cru, Duchesse de Bourgogne, and any good German Pilsner. These days, it's hard to go wrong drinking local and drinking craft.

Response by MSgt James Mullis made Aug 19 at 2016 9:56 AM

MSgt James Mullis — Fri, 19 Aug 2016 09:56:26 -0400

My favorite all around beer is Shiner bock from the little brewery in Shiner Texas. However, if you ever make it to New Mexico, Alien Amber from the Sierra Blanca Brewing Company is a close second (and it has a cool label).

Response by CAPT Kevin B. made Aug 19 at 2016 9:58 AM

CAPT Kevin B. — Fri, 19 Aug 2016 09:58:49 -0400

Beer is like wine or cigars. A great variety of styles and flavors means you can discover what you enjoy most. So it's a matter of trying things out. I do recommend you keep an eye out for any micro breweries out there. They will pop up in the oddest locations. Although I live out in the sticks, our small town has a microbrewery that makes a great stuff and their food is always good. If you get up to Hayden, Idaho, there's a wholly Vet owned/operated/staffed one called Mad Bomber. I keep my eye out for Vet run anything. Enjoy the journey.

Response by SSG Drew Cook made Aug 19 at 2016 10:02 AM

SSG Drew Cook — Fri, 19 Aug 2016 10:02:49 -0400

I'm a Deschutes fan personally. Too bad they don't distribute to Georgia.

Response by SSG Drew Cook made Aug 19 at 2016 10:06 AM

SSG Drew Cook — Fri, 19 Aug 2016 10:06:21 -0400

And if you like the Quilters, try the Oaked Arrogant Bastard from Stone.

Response by Col Joseph Lenertz made Aug 19 at 2016 10:23 AM

Col Joseph Lenertz — Fri, 19 Aug 2016 10:23:56 -0400

The number of craft brewers and microbrewers in VA has exploded over the past 3 years. Just attended a beer fest "Pigwhistle" in Williamsburg two weeks ago...my favorite was a bourbon barrel aged Trippel by Stone Brewing Co, Richmond. The quality and variety available today is awesome!
http://www.virginia.org/directory/wineriesandbreweries/breweries/

Wineries and Breweries

Response by CW5 Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 19 at 2016 10:34 AM

CW5 Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 19 Aug 2016 10:34:08 -0400

For obvious reasons, I recommend Westbrook IPA.
http://westbrookbrewing.com/beer/year-round/ipa/

Their Dark Helmet is also awesome but at 10% will screw you up.

Westbrook Brewing » IPA

Tours and tastings Tuesday - Friday 4-7, Saturday 12-6.

Response by SSG Drew Cook made Aug 19 at 2016 11:10 AM

SSG Drew Cook — Fri, 19 Aug 2016 11:10:15 -0400

I guess from Georgia, I'd have to go with Creature Comforts in Athens or 3 Taverns here in Atlanta, but there's a lot of good stuff coming out from here.

Response by CPT Joseph K Murdock made Aug 19 at 2016 12:29 PM

CPT Joseph K Murdock — Fri, 19 Aug 2016 12:29:05 -0400

Cheapest beer I can find.

Response by SGM Mikel Dawson made Aug 19 at 2016 12:32 PM

SGM Mikel Dawson — Fri, 19 Aug 2016 12:32:39 -0400

Since I've been living in Denmark, I'm a Carlsberg / Turborg fan. When I head to the States, I will never turn down MGD (Miller Genuine Draft)

Response by PFC Al Sethre made Aug 19 at 2016 12:56 PM

PFC Al Sethre — Fri, 19 Aug 2016 12:56:29 -0400

Labatt Blue and Staropramen

Response by PO2 Mark Saffell made Aug 19 at 2016 1:06 PM

PO2 Mark Saffell — Fri, 19 Aug 2016 13:06:26 -0400

Born and raised in St. Louis Missouri. You all know my answers.

Response by CSM Richard StCyr made Aug 19 at 2016 2:11 PM

CSM Richard StCyr — Fri, 19 Aug 2016 14:11:48 -0400

Black Label

Response by Sgt Kelli Mays made Aug 19 at 2016 5:41 PM

Sgt Kelli Mays — Fri, 19 Aug 2016 17:41:24 -0400

Yuck...Beer...I would say there is NO "best beer."

Response by PO2 Heather Parobek made Aug 19 at 2016 5:55 PM

PO2 Heather Parobek — Fri, 19 Aug 2016 17:55:58 -0400

I'm from Wisconsin... And live in "brew city". We have so many microbreweries it's hard to pick!

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 19 at 2016 6:07 PM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 19 Aug 2016 18:07:13 -0400

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 19 at 2016 6:07 PM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 19 Aug 2016 18:07:28 -0400

Response by SP5 Mark Kuzinski made Aug 19 at 2016 6:38 PM

SP5 Mark Kuzinski — Fri, 19 Aug 2016 18:38:54 -0400

Fantastic Beer!

Response by PO3 Steven Stinnett made Aug 19 at 2016 7:59 PM

PO3 Steven Stinnett — Fri, 19 Aug 2016 19:59:05 -0400

I prefer Pacifico #1 Landshark #2, who cares #3...

Response by MSG Dan Castaneda made Aug 19 at 2016 8:14 PM

MSG Dan Castaneda — Fri, 19 Aug 2016 20:14:27 -0400

Response by SCPO Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 19 at 2016 9:06 PM

SCPO Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 19 Aug 2016 21:06:33 -0400

I am a huge fan of the ommegang beers from New York since I am in Connecticut. Maui brewing makes some great beer in Hawaii, and it only come in cans. I have been drinking Hooker Brewing Oktoberfest, which is the best Oktoberfest In have tried, and Troegs Troegenator tonight. This is the first time I have ever tried a Troegs, and damn is this a good beer. Definitely one of the best doublebocks I have had.

Response by Pvt Frank Marshall made Aug 23 at 2016 10:00 PM

Pvt Frank Marshall — Tue, 23 Aug 2016 22:00:55 -0400

Stateside, it would be PBR, overseas, Far East, San Miguel

Response by SPC Colin Lueck made Aug 25 at 2016 6:50 PM

SPC Colin Lueck — Thu, 25 Aug 2016 18:50:05 -0400

Grain belt nordeast

Response by MSG Dave Rossman made Aug 26 at 2016 11:37 PM

MSG Dave Rossman — Fri, 26 Aug 2016 23:37:10 -0400

Hefe weizen

Response by Sgt Jeffrey Ford made Aug 27 at 2016 10:25 PM

Sgt Jeffrey Ford — Sat, 27 Aug 2016 22:25:23 -0400

Alaska Amber, and Foriegn beer has to go to Westmalle Triple, a fine Belgian beer.

Response by PO2 Michael Landtroop made Aug 27 at 2016 11:38 PM

PO2 Michael Landtroop — Sat, 27 Aug 2016 23:38:25 -0400

Coors light all i drink and drank. Some times jack daniels or soco

Response by SP5 Eric Wells made Aug 29 at 2016 12:43 AM

SP5 Eric Wells — Mon, 29 Aug 2016 00:43:18 -0400

Response by SP5 Eric Wells made Aug 29 at 2016 12:45 AM

SP5 Eric Wells — Mon, 29 Aug 2016 00:45:42 -0400

Michelob is very smooth, and keeps me always wanting for more.

Response by PFC William Smith made Aug 29 at 2016 2:57 AM

PFC William Smith — Mon, 29 Aug 2016 02:57:16 -0400

Irish death kicks ass.

Response by PO2 Marty Sharpe made Aug 30 at 2016 9:46 PM

PO2 Marty Sharpe — Tue, 30 Aug 2016 21:46:45 -0400

Rahr brewed in Fort Worth Texas

Response by SPC David Mangum made Aug 31 at 2016 4:05 PM

SPC David Mangum — Wed, 31 Aug 2016 16:05:22 -0400

Killian's Red

Response by MSgt John Taylor made Sep 13 at 2016 6:14 PM

MSgt John Taylor — Tue, 13 Sep 2016 18:14:44 -0400

Kronenbourg 1664, yeah I know it's french. I developed a taste for it after 9 years in the UK

Response by Sgt Dale Briggs made Sep 13 at 2016 8:12 PM

Sgt Dale Briggs — Tue, 13 Sep 2016 20:12:09 -0400

Wow, really subjective,,,but I'd go with the Ipas from Hill Farmstead in Vt. Only available on tap at the brewery and very local as well on tap. They do bottle some limited sours and BA brews. Trillium in Ma is also producing great beers.

Response by PFC Brandon Bates made Sep 13 at 2016 9:56 PM

PFC Brandon Bates — Tue, 13 Sep 2016 21:56:58 -0400

Left hand brewing company's wake up dead nitro Russian imperial stout. Good stuff.

Response by COL William Oseles made Sep 13 at 2016 11:35 PM

COL William Oseles — Tue, 13 Sep 2016 23:35:04 -0400

After European Bear, American beer is rather watery.

Response by SGT Mathew Husen made Sep 14 at 2016 3:01 PM

SGT Mathew Husen — Wed, 14 Sep 2016 15:01:28 -0400

Ive been drinking Budweiser since i was stationed i Korea

Response by ENS Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 17 at 2016 10:06 PM

ENS Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 17 Sep 2016 22:06:53 -0400

Belching Beaver - Peanut Butter Milk Stout.