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FunkyDexter Hall of Fame Points: 3907 More actions · Answer 1

usually an Asda shopper myself.

Never mind. I'm sure things'll turn around for you any day now.:-P

Revenant SSC-Forever Points: 42467 More actions · Answer 2

I am calling it a day. I will head to Black Raven http://blackravenbrewing.com/ to down a pint of their Totem Ale (or two).

BTW, the linked page gives you a good example of an area covered by a Pacific Northwest microbrewery.

ChrisM@Work SSC Guru Points: 186127 More actions · Answer 3

Revenant (3/6/2013)
I am calling it a day. I will head to Black Raven http://blackravenbrewing.com/ to down a pint of their Totem Ale (or two).
BTW, the linked page gives you a good example of an area covered by a Pacific Northwest microbrewery.

Oregon ales used to be available over here a few years ago. Oddbin's and the beer stall in Borough Market, London. I've had their Hazelnut Brown Ale, Dead Guy Ale, Shakespeare Stout and all were unforgettably good. They're not session ales, most of them are 6% or more. Right there on your doorstep, Revenant.

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jamesscott2005 Newbie Points: 6 More actions · Answer 4

Just stumbled across this post, and loving the replies. Many a new beer for me to try!

My favourite has got to be Samuel Adams. It's from Boston I think, and tastes just divine! Highly recommended! 😀

Sean Lange SSC Guru Points: 286590 More actions · Answer 5

jamesscott2005 (5/10/2013)
Just stumbled across this post, and loving the replies. Many a new beer for me to try!
My favourite has got to be Samuel Adams. It's from Boston I think, and tastes just divine! Highly recommended! 😀

Sam Adams is from Boston but which one do you like. They make a number of beers.

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mtillman-921105 SSCertifiable Points: 7156 More actions · Answer 6

It's official, I've switched from Foster's to Smithwick's, which is a Guinness beer.

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This is the beauty.

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mtillman-921105 (5/10/2013)
It's official, I've switched from Foster's to Smithwick's, which is a Guinness beer.

Smithwick's is one my favorites too!!!!

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Sean Lange (5/10/2013)
mtillman-921105 (5/10/2013)
It's official, I've switched from Foster's to Smithwick's, which is a Guinness beer.
Smithwick's is one my favorites too!!!!

I like rich, strong, red, beers, but not too strong (like Guinness itself). Smithwick's and Foster's may not be red beers, but they're close to the same quality of a typical red beer.

The odd part is, I've been drinking Foster's for decades now and finally found something better (here in the American market anyway). But at times, Foster's can be kind of skunky - I don't know why unless it's old or abused in shipping at times. But Smithwick's is always good - at least so far.

(Edit for bad English...)

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Sean Lange SSC Guru Points: 286590 More actions · Answer 10

mtillman-921105 (5/10/2013)
Sean Lange (5/10/2013)
mtillman-921105 (5/10/2013)
It's official, I've switched from Foster's to Smithwick's, which is a Guinness beer.
Smithwick's is one my favorites too!!!!
I like rich, strong, red, beers, but not too strong (like Guinness itself). Smithwick's and Foster's may not be red beers, but they're close to the same quality of a typical red beer.
The odd part is, I've been drinking Foster's for decades now and finally found something better (here in the American market anyway). But at times, Foster's can be kind of skunky - I don't know why unless it's old or abused in shipping at times. But Smithwick's is always good - at least so far.
(Edit for bad English...)

I too like strong beers. I prefer the dark beers to the reds myself. My favorite is Guinness Draught. I like it better than the extra stout. I have been drinking Smithwick's for years and it never disappoints!!! I used to be able to find Beamish stout but haven't seen it here in the Midwest for a long time.

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Sean Lange (5/10/2013)
mtillman-921105 (5/10/2013)
Sean Lange (5/10/2013)
mtillman-921105 (5/10/2013)
It's official, I've switched from Foster's to Smithwick's, which is a Guinness beer.
Smithwick's is one my favorites too!!!!
I like rich, strong, red, beers, but not too strong (like Guinness itself). Smithwick's and Foster's may not be red beers, but they're close to the same quality of a typical red beer.
The odd part is, I've been drinking Foster's for decades now and finally found something better (here in the American market anyway). But at times, Foster's can be kind of skunky - I don't know why unless it's old or abused in shipping at times. But Smithwick's is always good - at least so far.
(Edit for bad English...)
I rediscovered reds earlier this week: BJ's Restaurant and Brewhouse opened in Redmond and they have a very decent red. I will make them one of my regular places.
I too like strong beers. I prefer the dark beers to the reds myself. My favorite is Guinness Draught. I like it better than the extra stout. I have been drinking Smithwick's for years and it never disappoints!!! I used to be able to find Beamish stout but haven't seen it here in the Midwest for a long time.

mtillman-921105 SSCertifiable Points: 7156 More actions · Answer 12

Sean Lange (5/10/2013)
mtillman-921105 (5/10/2013)
Sean Lange (5/10/2013)
mtillman-921105 (5/10/2013)
It's official, I've switched from Foster's to Smithwick's, which is a Guinness beer.
Smithwick's is one my favorites too!!!!
I like rich, strong, red, beers, but not too strong (like Guinness itself). Smithwick's and Foster's may not be red beers, but they're close to the same quality of a typical red beer.
The odd part is, I've been drinking Foster's for decades now and finally found something better (here in the American market anyway). But at times, Foster's can be kind of skunky - I don't know why unless it's old or abused in shipping at times. But Smithwick's is always good - at least so far.
(Edit for bad English...)
I too like strong beers. I prefer the dark beers to the reds myself. My favorite is Guinness Draught. I like it better than the extra stout. I have been drinking Smithwick's for years and it never disappoints!!! I used to be able to find Beamish stout but haven't seen it here in the Midwest for a long time.

I was lucky enough to take a trip to Dublin, Ireland once and I tried the Guinness Draught there. It was terrific. They'd make cool designs in the foam (or head) and make you wait to drink it. (No, you can't drink it right after they pour it! You have to wait 2-3 minutes.). But somehow it's not as good out of the bottle here (to me). Now, I don't always stay in Ireland, but when I do, I drink Guinness Draught. 🙂

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mtillman-921105 SSCertifiable Points: 7156 More actions · Answer 13

I found that I can buy Chimay's Red Cap beer at my local liquor store! It's terrific, but pricey. The bottle even had a cork in it and it has 7% alcohol, like most wine, too! Maybe I'll buy it on special occasions.

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TomThomson SSC Guru Points: 104773 More actions · Answer 14

mtillman-921105 (6/8/2013)
I found that I can buy Chimay's Red Cap beer at my local liquor store! It's terrific, but pricey. The bottle even had a cork in it and it has 7% alcohol, like most wine, too! Maybe I'll buy it on special occasions.

7% alcohol like most wine??? What sort of wine have you been drinking? Wines from grapes mostly have between 11% and 15% alcohol, although in Germany I've seen the odd white as low as 9% (those are definitely unusual). There are some low alcohol pear and apple wines that are around 8 or 9%, but they too are rare; most pear and apple wine is in in the 11% to 14% range.

Of course barely wines range from about 7% to about 15%, maybe that's the kind of wine you meant?

Tom

mtillman-921105 SSCertifiable Points: 7156 More actions · Answer 15

You're right Tom, for some reason I mis-remembered that wine is about 7% alcohol. But it is usually a good bit more, as you say. Even so, 7% is on the higher end for beer.

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