Beer

I thought they used to sell Fat Tire at the WaterCooler Publix on the hot beer shelf.

Up for a midnight raid?

No, New Belgium is still not distributed this far east:

Q. Where can I find your beers?

A. Good question. Crucial, really. We are a regional craft brewer distributing throughout the western United States. You can find most or all of our line in Colorado, Wyoming, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, New Mexico, Arizona, Texas, Montana, Idaho, Washington, Oregon, Nevada, Arkansas, California, Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota and (soon to be) Tennesse.



Q. Will you ever distribute your beer in my (fill in the blank) state?

A. Never say never. Never is an ugly word.

i brought back a good amount of new belgium after blues and brews last year.

Oops. I was thinking about Flying Dog Brewery, from CO, which makes some awesome beers. Love me some Old Scratch Lager and their Road Dog Porter.

i brought back a good amount of new belgium after blues and brews last year.

Hmmmm...

"The Last Supper" -- Who says that beer is just for breakfast?

For those of you who enjoy beer - we've recently discovered La Fin du Monde and love it --- not for the 9% alcohol content, but its just a super tasty and delicious beer. It only comes in a 4 pack -- be careful, it's pretty potent stuff. We've been able to purchase it at Blue Mountain Liquors & the liquor store by Watercolor Publix.


From the website:
http://www.unibroue.com/products/fin.cfm
In February 1994, after 18 months of research, Unibroue launched La Fin du Monde (the end of the world). It is a 9 percent alcohol, triple fermentation beer. This type of beer was originally developed by the monks of the Middle Ages to be served on special occasions. La Fin du Monde is a deluxe beer made by triple fermentation and a unique way of straining the yeast. This method produces an unexpectedly subtle flavour. With its champagne-like effervescence, it has a vigourous presence in the mouth, which accentuates its strong personality. Slightly tart, with the balanced flavours of wild spices, malt and hops, it belongs to the class of great Trappist beers and, in this regard, is a North American first. At meals, it can replace white or red wines and enhances the flavour of most dishes.

Ahh, La Fin du Monde. My choice for when the SHTF or even TEOTWAWKI

Yup. Anybody driving to SoWal from Texas soon? I need a little help 'transcending' state lines with some Fat Tire...

I picked up some Fat Tire at Chans in Destin about a month ago. Yummmmmmmmm

me some New Belgium, almost everything they brew is great. Have to look for the La Fin! Anybody ever heard of or had Tusker, a Kenyan beer? A server at this great restaurant in Key West recommended it to me, and it was really good. She went on and on about how it's virtually impossible to get, so now I want to find out for myself.
chris v, if you still have a hankerin' for some Fat Tire in June, I'd be happy to help you out!

Might as well go for the gold; Chimay

Chimay is an authentic Trappist beer that is it is brewed within a Trappist monastery, under the control and responsibility of the monastic community. Only 6 beers in Belgium can carry the appellation "Trappist": Chimay, Orval, Rochefort, Westmalle, Westvleteren and Achel.

Fan of St Peters Cream Stout over here. Always get it at Chan's when I am in town.

I picked up some Fat Tire at Chans in Destin about a month ago. Yummmmmmmmm

Are you sure it wasn't Tire Bite, from Flying Dog? I'll stop by Chan's today regardless.

me some New Belgium, almost everything they brew is great. Have to look for the La Fin! Anybody ever heard of or had Tusker, a Kenyan beer? A server at this great restaurant in Key West recommended it to me, and it was really good. She went on and on about how it's virtually impossible to get, so now I want to find out for myself.
chris v, if you still have a hankerin' for some Fat Tire in June, I'd be happy to help you out!

peapod, thanks for your offer. We'll talk.

Thanks to the Easter Bunny, I have some Chimay brews in the fridge. They are tasty, but I don't like the fruity trappist beers with flavors of strawberry, etc. Too fruity and too fizzy. Might as well drink a wine cooler.

I remember when I was much younger we would buy our beer in Alabama and bring it to the beach b/c everyone said that the alcohol content was lower in Fl.

I remember the same thing...always brought our beer from Georgia.

Well, now that this thread has exploded, I am curious to know what everyone's favorite brews are by season (warm versus cold weather). I like Mexican beer in the summer-Dos Equis out of the keg is tough to beat in my opinion. Cold weather brings Abita FallFest to the old fridge.

Well, now that this thread has exploded, I am curious to know what everyone's favorite brews are by season (warm versus cold weather). I like Mexican beer in the summer-Dos Equis out of the keg is tough to beat in my opinion. Cold weather brings Abita FallFest to the old fridge.

I like Sam Adams Oktoberfest and Winter Lager but not their regular brew. I have never had XX out of a keg but I agree it is nice in the summer time in a bottle. Haven't tried Abita FallFest but like the other Abita's. Another standby for us is Heineken Light, for my figure :roll:. I did notice the Fat Tire mention which I drink when I am in New Mexico for Turkey Day.

Well, now that this thread has exploded, I am curious to know what everyone's favorite brews are by season (warm versus cold weather). I like Mexican beer in the summer-Dos Equis out of the keg is tough to beat in my opinion. Cold weather brings Abita FallFest to the old fridge.

I have become incresingly enamored with Shiner Bock. It's a dark lager, but doesn't have the bitter taste found in other amber beers.

When sitting on the beach, just give me a good ol Silver Bullet in the can. I can drink 12 in a sitting and not even catch a buzz. For later, I'll pop a few Coronas (and also use them in my margaritas).

Glad someone likes Abita. I enjoy many flavors of beer, too many to list. My favs are hard to come by down here. I have food allergies which prevent me from drinking some of the best tasting beers, like Sam Adams Lager, which is probably in my top five of everyday beer choices, due to its very hoppy flavor. For sipping beers, I really like those Scottish and English dark, sweet brews, like McEwan's Scotch Ale, Mackeson Triple Stout, etc. Needless to say, one or two of each is all you need to get your fill, esp the McEwan's which has around 8% alcohol, rather than the typical 6%. There are different reasons why only one or two Mackeson TS beers will be enough -- very creamy, chocolate, coffee feel and taste. Belhaven is another of those Scottish beers, but is much lighter but fairly tasty.

If I still used beer, a Paulaner of any flavor would always be in my fridge. Octoberfest, and

Also Odell's 90 Schilling

Might as well go for the gold; Chimay

Chimay is an authentic Trappist beer that is it is brewed within a Trappist monastery, under the control and responsibility of the monastic community. Only 6 beers in Belgium can carry the appellation "Trappist": Chimay, Orval, Rochefort, Westmalle, Westvleteren and Achel.

Right on!

Also love anything made by Great Divide and Rogue breweries. (you can find some at Carousel!)

mmmmmmmmmmmm......beer.

What's the matter with the beer we got? The "Free The Hops" Debate from Alabama. Enjoy......

http://www.reason.com/blog/show/125545.html

Ive been diggin on the Avery Brewing White Rascal Belgian Style White Ale. Good stuff with a big ole wedge of lemon. Very refreshing.

http://www.averybrewing.com/BigBeers/docs/whiteRascal

For years, I have always heard that the alcohol content of local beer is lower than other places due to the proximity of military bases.

Truth? Myth?

Inquiring minds want to know.

There was some truth to that. Many years ago, military installations in Florida specified a "low proof" beer. The products were 3.2% or less, by request. This hasn't been the case for probably 30 years. Alcohol content of beer is not an exact science, however. The actual percentages can vary a little from batch to batch.

There was some truth to that. Many years ago, military installations in Florida specified a "low proof" beer. The products were 3.2% or less, by request. This hasn't been the case for probably 30 years. Alcohol content of beer is not an exact science, however. The actual percentages can vary a little from batch to batch.

Kind of ironic, since the military bases, today, don't have limitations and are don't have to adhere to state max. content.

You make me think about something else when talking about alcohol content. I would guess that it has changed, but at one time, the US and Europe used different measurements for alcohol. One used weight and the other used volume.

I use consumption