jayg Posted May 14, 2005 Share Posted May 14, 2005 I can't recall ever havign a skunky beer from a can. I recall Heinekens fro ma bottle always seemed skunky, they have improved over the years. 336180[/snapback] Rolling Rock too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg de'Ville Posted May 14, 2005 Share Posted May 14, 2005 History of Carlings which runs through several other brewers. Follow the link to a very good read. In the mid 60's Black Label was one of the most popular beers in WNY. 336183[/snapback] (whistle) Mabel (wink), Black Label, Carling Black Label Beer! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Tate Posted May 14, 2005 Share Posted May 14, 2005 indeed, beer in a can NEVER gets skunked. neither does beer in a dark glass bottle. do we have any scientist on the board with glasses as thick as bullet proof glass who can figure this out for us? 336265[/snapback] UNC chemists figure out what causes ‘skunky beer’ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Tate Posted May 14, 2005 Share Posted May 14, 2005 I drink anything that won't drink me first. Life is short enough; enjoy the booze in whatever form... Yet another example of why it's good to keep old people around. Testify, you old curmudgeon, you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drifter Posted May 14, 2005 Share Posted May 14, 2005 I have seen a few other Munich brews mentioned but not my favorite, Paulaner. My favorites are the Oktoberfest and the Pils. New Castle Brown Ale is another very good beer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ROSCOE P. COE TRAIN Posted May 14, 2005 Author Share Posted May 14, 2005 wonderful - so we have scientific evidence to go forward with. i will sleep well knowing this - the skunk question is over. i am on pabst # 55555555555555555! where is my SF buddy sing the song again we love pabst, adn it loves ussssssssssssssssss twobills drive all sing!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! UNC chemists figure out what causes ‘skunky beer’ 336313[/snapback] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Jokeman Posted May 14, 2005 Share Posted May 14, 2005 Todd...you read my mind,,(doesn't take much ) a local place has both of these on tap so we flip a coin for the evenings beverage.... Killians is gaining popularity too.... Molson Golden when I am in WNY 335757[/snapback] Count me among those that likes Killians but Labatts Blue ranks a close second. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PantherCanada Posted May 14, 2005 Share Posted May 14, 2005 It's all about the Stella Artois.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swede316 Posted May 14, 2005 Share Posted May 14, 2005 Victoria Bitter (VB) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BILLS4LIFE Posted May 14, 2005 Share Posted May 14, 2005 Bud Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Posted May 14, 2005 Share Posted May 14, 2005 Hoegaarden if I can afford it but usually Blue 335618[/snapback] Great beer!!! I thorougly recommend it (especially in the summer) to anyone who has not tried it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Posted May 14, 2005 Share Posted May 14, 2005 Victoria Bitter (VB) 336374[/snapback] Another great beer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Da King of Beers Posted May 14, 2005 Share Posted May 14, 2005 Bud 336389[/snapback] Now THAT'S more like it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevbeau Posted May 14, 2005 Share Posted May 14, 2005 indeed, beer in a can NEVER gets skunked. neither does beer in a dark glass bottle. do we have any scientist on the board with glasses as thick as bullet proof glass who can figure this out for us? 336265[/snapback] If the UNC linky didn't say so, you are correct Roscoe. "Skunking" is caused by exposure of beer to UV light. You can counter it with preservatives, [cough, Corona], but that adds another dimension of taste problems. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevbeau Posted May 14, 2005 Share Posted May 14, 2005 Forgot to add. I recommend trying Magic Hat beers. They are out of Burlington, VT. I know you can get their stuff at Beers of the World and I think Colony in Buffalo carries their stuff. All their offereings are good, but the No. 9 is great on a hot summer day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flomoe Posted May 14, 2005 Share Posted May 14, 2005 Stella Artois Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsFanNC Posted May 14, 2005 Share Posted May 14, 2005 don't quote me on this, but what you have said, is wrong. skunking does not happen because of temperature changes. that is an old wives tale...research it 336044[/snapback] Once a beer is cold it should remain cold, this is true. But the skunk flavor comes from the wavelength of light that is allowed to pass through green or clear bottles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aussiew Posted May 14, 2005 Share Posted May 14, 2005 Paulaner YEP. And consumed in a real Bier Garten in the middle of Munchen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nanker Posted May 14, 2005 Share Posted May 14, 2005 Warsteiner draft - preferably drunk in the country of origin. Stella Artois - likewise - Leuven is a sweet little Belgian town. I could be a beer snob, but I'm not. Cold and wet is my preferred brand of beer. But I have to say that the Monks in Munich got it right the first time when they began messing with this stuff: Water, Hops, Malted Barley, and yeast. Add anything else and it become sour wizz if you have any taste buds left in your mouth. "Beer is proof that God loves us!" Ben Franklin "Bud is proof that God has a bad sense of humor" Nanker Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt in KC Posted May 14, 2005 Share Posted May 14, 2005 Stella Artois 336516[/snapback] Excellent. My favorite widely available: Sierra Nevada Pale Ale Other favorites: Saranac Pilsner (when it can be found) Brooklyn Pilsner Another great one (though pricey): Spatan Anyone ever have Le Fin du Monde by Unibroue? It's great. But, be warned, it has twice the typical alcohol content for beer, almost as much as some white wine (9%). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ROSCOE P. COE TRAIN Posted May 15, 2005 Author Share Posted May 15, 2005 saranac is nasty. too hoppy for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boatdrinks Posted May 15, 2005 Share Posted May 15, 2005 This one is EASY.... CARIB The beer of the Caribbean! Of course, looking out over brilliant turquoise water may have an influence on the taste. But you can't beat an ice cold Carib and Buffett on the Ipod! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ROSCOE P. COE TRAIN Posted May 15, 2005 Author Share Posted May 15, 2005 Red Stripe? any russian beers? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dennis in NC Posted May 15, 2005 Share Posted May 15, 2005 Molson Canadian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flomoe Posted May 15, 2005 Share Posted May 15, 2005 Red Stripe is another good one. It's my favorite bottled beer. I still have to stick with Stella Artois as my favorite beer though, but only on draft, bottled Stella just doesn't have the same quality and taste as it does on draft. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pm73 Posted May 15, 2005 Share Posted May 15, 2005 Becks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Surfmeister Posted May 15, 2005 Share Posted May 15, 2005 Hoegaarden White. It's pronounced Who-garden. Try some today ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Surfmeister Posted May 15, 2005 Share Posted May 15, 2005 Hoegaarden if I can afford it but usually Blue 335618[/snapback] I like Hoegaarden or Blanc de Chambly. Both Wit beers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ROSCOE P. COE TRAIN Posted May 15, 2005 Author Share Posted May 15, 2005 yeah, stella is excellent. i concur. the belgians are terrific beer makers. why is this? research needed... where are the board scientists... Red Stripe is another good one. It's my favorite bottled beer. I still have to stick with Stella Artois as my favorite beer though, but only on draft, bottled Stella just doesn't have the same quality and taste as it does on draft. 336820[/snapback] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N.Y. Orangeman Posted May 15, 2005 Share Posted May 15, 2005 It's all about the Stella Artois.... 336367[/snapback] Couldn't agree more.. Pabst is a great beer for right after you've cut the lawn, raked the lawn, been forced to help one of your in-laws move... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N.Y. Orangeman Posted May 15, 2005 Share Posted May 15, 2005 saranac is nasty. too hoppy for me. 336701[/snapback] Agree. That being said, the Matts brewery in Utica makes the best root beer. Absolutely terrific. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill from NYC Posted May 15, 2005 Share Posted May 15, 2005 1) Spaten (Traditional) 2) Pilsner Urquell 3) Corona Light 4) Corona Not that I can consistently afford this stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slothrop Posted May 15, 2005 Share Posted May 15, 2005 Red Dog! LOL! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsFanNC Posted May 15, 2005 Share Posted May 15, 2005 yeah, stella is excellent. i concur. the belgians are terrific beer makers. why is this? research needed... where are the board scientists... 336833[/snapback] Basically the difference in the Belgian beers is the yeast strains employed that give them their characteristic spicy flavor profile. There are a lot of other factors, but those yeast strains are the biggest difference maker. Belgium is the disneyland of the beer world. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ROSCOE P. COE TRAIN Posted May 15, 2005 Author Share Posted May 15, 2005 ha. lol. move in with the in-laws? yikes. pabst is indeed a man's/woman's drink. after you dig a hole, or cut down a tree, or move a pallet of rocks or get into an alley fight or get into a car accident or have an oral fight fight with your wife/ husband you pop open a cold can of pabst and reflect upon all that is good in life. the can is simply, classic and the taste - consistant. sing along, pabst loves us and we love pabst... Couldn't agree more.. Pabst is a great beer for right after you've cut the lawn, raked the lawn, been forced to help one of your in-laws move... 336840[/snapback] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N.Y. Orangeman Posted May 15, 2005 Share Posted May 15, 2005 ha. lol. move in with the in-laws? yikes.pabst is indeed a man's/woman's drink. after you dig a hole, or cut down a tree, or move a pallet of rocks or get into an alley fight or get into a car accident or have an oral fight fight with your wife/ husband you pop open a cold can of pabst and reflect upon all that is good in life. the can is simply, classic and the taste - consistant. sing along, pabst loves us and we love pabst... 336849[/snapback] Hehe.. May it never come to that for any of us.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted May 15, 2005 Share Posted May 15, 2005 Basically the difference in the Belgian beers is the yeast strains employed that give them their characteristic spicy flavor profile. There are a lot of other factors, but those yeast strains are the biggest difference maker. Belgium is the disneyland of the beer world. 336844[/snapback] Belgium beers are fantastic! I was in Europe recently and hit the trifecta of German beers, Czech beers and Belgium beers. Yummy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhoolPhorBuphalo Posted May 15, 2005 Share Posted May 15, 2005 Blue Moon is the shnit, throw a little orange slice in there too if your feeling fruity Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockpile Posted May 15, 2005 Share Posted May 15, 2005 One of the very best beer gifts I ever got! woo woo woo I kept the bottles, caps, and cardboard six pack too. Good beer and a great collector's item. I love to try new beers wherever I go. Time to go have a cool one in the sun! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leper65 Posted May 15, 2005 Share Posted May 15, 2005 Sam Adams, Becks, Killians, and Free. "Life's too short to drink cheap beer." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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