Title: Beer?
Post by: wishy on February 22, 2007, 09:09:14 am
Well as you have seen Nopanic an I will be winging it to Sebring!!!
What beer would you recommend to for rehydration on the trip?
Wishy
What beer would you recommend to for rehydration on the trip?
Wishy
Title: Re: Beer?
Post by: LangTall on February 22, 2007, 09:53:04 am
The DfH group is going for
1. Sam Adams
2. Labatt blue
1. Sam Adams
2. Labatt blue
Title: Re: Beer?
Post by: Steve Pyro on February 22, 2007, 09:54:48 am
Don't drink any of that 'Lite' beer lager piss.
My personal favourites are Samuel Adams and Yuengling. :-*
(http://www.shanghaiist.com/attachments/shang_dan/samueladamschina.jpg)
(http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b239/twistednemesis/yuengling.jpg)
My personal favourites are Samuel Adams and Yuengling. :-*
(http://www.shanghaiist.com/attachments/shang_dan/samueladamschina.jpg)
(http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b239/twistednemesis/yuengling.jpg)
Title: Re: Beer?
Post by: chop456 on February 22, 2007, 10:02:33 am
I ordered 29 cases of Yuengling yesterday. ;D
We can't get it in the wilds of Wisconsin. ::)
We can't get it in the wilds of Wisconsin. ::)
Title: Re: Beer?
Post by: nopanic - neil on February 22, 2007, 10:35:54 am
Agree with comment about Lite beers,
Also known as Canoe Beers - “Close to f***ing water ;D
Agree - both very good beers.
Also known as Canoe Beers - “Close to f***ing water ;D
The DfH group is going for
1. Sam Adams
2. Labatt blue
1. Sam Adams
2. Labatt blue
Agree - both very good beers.
Title: Re: Beer?
Post by: gab on February 22, 2007, 11:46:25 am
Don't drink any of that 'Lite' beer lager piss.
My personal favourites are Samuel Adams and Yuengling. :-*
(http://www.shanghaiist.com/attachments/shang_dan/samueladamschina.jpg)
(http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b239/twistednemesis/yuengling.jpg)
My personal favourites are Samuel Adams and Yuengling. :-*
(http://www.shanghaiist.com/attachments/shang_dan/samueladamschina.jpg)
(http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b239/twistednemesis/yuengling.jpg)
...agree 100% with Mr. Brown.
Title: Re: Beer?
Post by: Dave H on February 22, 2007, 01:55:01 pm
To be honest, the beers I've seen most across-the-pond traveling CA'ers drink here in the States has been crap like IceHouse, Natural Lite and other assorted wee wee. I once saw someone drink 2 of them during Sebring!
You mamby pambies need to get your act together. Nigerian Lager was designed by psychopathic Irishmen to accompany potato picking and car racing.
(http://images.google.com/images?q=tbn:KEF610gbv7GmPM:www.unc.edu/~tkchen/paris)
You mamby pambies need to get your act together. Nigerian Lager was designed by psychopathic Irishmen to accompany potato picking and car racing.
(http://images.google.com/images?q=tbn:KEF610gbv7GmPM:www.unc.edu/~tkchen/paris)
Title: Re: Beer?
Post by: Andy Zarse on February 22, 2007, 02:06:49 pm
To be honest Dave, I never saw any UK-based CA member's drinking weak watery wee-wee when I was there in 05. Had I done so words woulda been exchanged.
Wishy, great to hear you and NP are going, you'll have a blast. Not only will you need a list of what to drink (and Nigerian lager is as good as anything). You'll also need a very long list of what to avoid. Certainly don't touch anything with the word "Lite" involved. Don't go near anything with the word Budweezer written on the bottle (the King of beers my arse, king of piss more like) and definitely don't drink anything given to you by a man known only as The Amazing Randy. It will probably be non-alcoholic. :o ;)
Wishy, great to hear you and NP are going, you'll have a blast. Not only will you need a list of what to drink (and Nigerian lager is as good as anything). You'll also need a very long list of what to avoid. Certainly don't touch anything with the word "Lite" involved. Don't go near anything with the word Budweezer written on the bottle (the King of beers my arse, king of piss more like) and definitely don't drink anything given to you by a man known only as The Amazing Randy. It will probably be non-alcoholic. :o ;)
Title: Re: Beer?
Post by: Matt Harper on February 22, 2007, 05:50:43 pm
Sam Adams and Yuengling are safe bets for the British - as they kinda resemble British beer in taste and colour/consistency.
I'm with Dave H - Guinness is an ideal track beer that you can get a decent buzz from - and it won't injure you, just as long as you keep it nice and cold.
Labatts? Are you guys totally nuts? It's the most hideous chemical monstrosity - and delivers the most stinging hang-overs - no way, no day.
In fairness, you can get most canned/bottled beers at local FL Supermarkets (Publix) or the local ABC Liquor Store. So if you hanker for Boddies or Tets, Fullers or Wife-Beater, Hienie or Molson - it's all here - we're not in the third world, you know....
I'm not a fan of Lite beer - but in mitigation, I feel that there is nothing wrong with Michelob, Bud or MGD either.
I'm with Dave H - Guinness is an ideal track beer that you can get a decent buzz from - and it won't injure you, just as long as you keep it nice and cold.
Labatts? Are you guys totally nuts? It's the most hideous chemical monstrosity - and delivers the most stinging hang-overs - no way, no day.
In fairness, you can get most canned/bottled beers at local FL Supermarkets (Publix) or the local ABC Liquor Store. So if you hanker for Boddies or Tets, Fullers or Wife-Beater, Hienie or Molson - it's all here - we're not in the third world, you know....
I'm not a fan of Lite beer - but in mitigation, I feel that there is nothing wrong with Michelob, Bud or MGD either.
Title: Re: Beer?
Post by: Steve Pyro on February 22, 2007, 06:17:58 pm
I ordered 29 cases of Yuengling yesterday. ;D
We can't get it in the wilds of Wisconsin. ::)
We can't get it in the wilds of Wisconsin. ::)
Remind me to pay you a visit Rob ;D
Title: Re: Beer?
Post by: chop456 on February 22, 2007, 06:26:13 pm
I ordered 29 cases of Yuengling yesterday. ;D
We can't get it in the wilds of Wisconsin. ::)
We can't get it in the wilds of Wisconsin. ::)
Remind me to pay you a visit Rob ;D
You know where to find me. ;D I'm happy to buy any CA'er a beer or five.
As Dave said, ABC liquors in Sebring is less inconvenient than most other places and they can order whatever you'd like, provided their distributors carry it. Just call at least a week in advance.
Title: Re: Beer?
Post by: wishy on February 22, 2007, 08:47:16 pm
Well Dave,
As much as I like the odd Nigerian Lager.
I can drink this at home anytime.....I just want to try some US beer that is not available here ......like Bud and Miller Light!!!!!!!!
Wishy
As much as I like the odd Nigerian Lager.
I can drink this at home anytime.....I just want to try some US beer that is not available here ......like Bud and Miller Light!!!!!!!!
Wishy
Title: Re: Beer?
Post by: Dave H on February 22, 2007, 09:38:07 pm
Wishy:
I don't blame you. To be honest, unless you end-up on the VERY low end of the economic scale buying beer in the US, you can't go wrong. Just avoid brands that sound like they could be slang for womens' front bottoms (e.g. Schlitz, Old Milwaukee and Red Stripe)... all being particularly filthy.
I flew into Talladega for the Diehard race one year. To my horror, my "friends" (Fax being one of them), who were arranging the booze purchase because they had driven motorhomes to the event, had purchased one brand of beer. Bud Light.
I can honestly say that if it hadn't been for the Wild Turkey, various Schapps and something that had to have been straight from a still, I would never have got pissed. I have the same problem with Coors Light - however, it does keep these powerful ab muscles prominent through my shirt (under my mantits).
I don't blame you. To be honest, unless you end-up on the VERY low end of the economic scale buying beer in the US, you can't go wrong. Just avoid brands that sound like they could be slang for womens' front bottoms (e.g. Schlitz, Old Milwaukee and Red Stripe)... all being particularly filthy.
I flew into Talladega for the Diehard race one year. To my horror, my "friends" (Fax being one of them), who were arranging the booze purchase because they had driven motorhomes to the event, had purchased one brand of beer. Bud Light.
I can honestly say that if it hadn't been for the Wild Turkey, various Schapps and something that had to have been straight from a still, I would never have got pissed. I have the same problem with Coors Light - however, it does keep these powerful ab muscles prominent through my shirt (under my mantits).
Title: Re: Beer?
Post by: wishy on February 22, 2007, 09:49:35 pm
Dave
That sounds like drinking Fosters,Coors,Bud and Miller here!!!
And for that matter 33,Kantenbrau etc ....from that strange country which we frequent on the odd occasion,across the Channel
On the lager front I prefer Stella,Grolsh and Orangeboom.
Mind you we did goto a Belgian bar in East Malling in Kent the other week.The food menu was limited,but the beer menu was awesome.
Tried Quak and a few others......deffo mind blowing liquid!!!!
That sounds like drinking Fosters,Coors,Bud and Miller here!!!
And for that matter 33,Kantenbrau etc ....from that strange country which we frequent on the odd occasion,across the Channel
On the lager front I prefer Stella,Grolsh and Orangeboom.
Mind you we did goto a Belgian bar in East Malling in Kent the other week.The food menu was limited,but the beer menu was awesome.
Tried Quak and a few others......deffo mind blowing liquid!!!!
Title: Re: Beer?
Post by: Martini...LB on February 22, 2007, 11:51:11 pm
Er... my favourite beer is .... er... vodka... but I do not mind partaking in the odd Sammy or even and occasional bottle of blond stuff as long as it is cool.
>Martini...
>Martini...
Title: Re: Beer?
Post by: Canada Phil on February 25, 2007, 09:01:50 am
To be honest, the beers I've seen most across-the-pond traveling CA'ers drink here in the States has been crap like IceHouse, Natural Lite and other assorted wee wee. I once saw someone drink 2 of them during Sebring!
You mamby pambies need to get your act together. Nigerian Lager was designed by psychopathic Irishmen to accompany potato picking and car racing.
(http://images.google.com/images?q=tbn:KEF610gbv7GmPM:www.unc.edu/~tkchen/paris)
Hi Dave,You mamby pambies need to get your act together. Nigerian Lager was designed by psychopathic Irishmen to accompany potato picking and car racing.
(http://images.google.com/images?q=tbn:KEF610gbv7GmPM:www.unc.edu/~tkchen/paris)
I will own up to the IceHouse. must be cold though. I too like Nigerian but not a staeady diet like you ;D
Paddy,
I can not believe you have had real Labbatt Blue ::) Canada's answer to nat's piss. I think Fax likes it though, which is still a mystery to me.
Wishy
Pete's Wicked ,any flavour, is nice.
Unlike France ICE is available ;D
Phil
Title: Re: Beer?
Post by: knetter on February 25, 2007, 11:58:45 am
Sam Adams and Yuengling are safe bets for the British - as they kinda resemble British beer in taste and colour/consistency.
I'm with Dave H - Guinness is an ideal track beer that you can get a decent buzz from - and it won't injure you, just as long as you keep it nice and cold.
Labatts? Are you guys totally nuts? It's the most hideous chemical monstrosity - and delivers the most stinging hang-overs - no way, no day.
In fairness, you can get most canned/bottled beers at local FL Supermarkets (Publix) or the local ABC Liquor Store. So if you hanker for Boddies or Tets, Fullers or Wife-Beater, Hienie or Molson - it's all here - we're not in the third world, you know....
I'm not a fan of Lite beer - but in mitigation, I feel that there is nothing wrong with Michelob, Bud or MGD either.
I'm with Dave H - Guinness is an ideal track beer that you can get a decent buzz from - and it won't injure you, just as long as you keep it nice and cold.
Labatts? Are you guys totally nuts? It's the most hideous chemical monstrosity - and delivers the most stinging hang-overs - no way, no day.
In fairness, you can get most canned/bottled beers at local FL Supermarkets (Publix) or the local ABC Liquor Store. So if you hanker for Boddies or Tets, Fullers or Wife-Beater, Hienie or Molson - it's all here - we're not in the third world, you know....
I'm not a fan of Lite beer - but in mitigation, I feel that there is nothing wrong with Michelob, Bud or MGD either.
I personally do not think that Labatt's is hideous, it sort of resembles the taste of some stronger tasting pilseners here in Holland. But I do have to agree with the hangover argument. Molson I like, specially the dry, not so much the Ice version.
We will probably drink Sam Adams anyway and maybe for Paddy some Heinies. Or Grolsch, as long as it is not amstel lite, bud, budweezer, rolling rock or any sort of lite beer, we'll save those for the girls.
Title: Re: Beer?
Post by: Paddy_NL on February 25, 2007, 12:38:56 pm
and maybe for Paddy some Heinies.
Yeah, that will do me just fine ;DTitle: Re: Beer?
Post by: nopanic - neil on February 25, 2007, 03:34:04 pm
Er... my favourite beer is .... er... vodka... but I do not mind partaking in the odd Sammy or even and occasional bottle of blond stuff as long as it is cool.
>Martini...
>Martini...
so would this be your perfect airhostess then ?
(http://farm1.static.flickr.com/186/399592674_113be463f8_o.jpg)
Title: Re: Beer?
Post by: Doris on February 26, 2007, 10:43:01 am
.......we'll save those for the girls.
I don't f***ing think so ! >:(
Dx
Title: Re: Beer?
Post by: Lorry on February 26, 2007, 03:41:02 pm
I'm with Al Murray on this one.
"Pint for the fella. Glass of white wine for the lady"
The trouble is, pints go warm in France
"Pint for the fella. Glass of white wine for the lady"
The trouble is, pints go warm in France
Title: Re: Beer?
Post by: Bob U on February 26, 2007, 03:53:37 pm
The trouble is, pints go warm in France
Only one solution Lorry. Get it down your neck before it gets a chance to go warm ::)
Title: Re: Beer?
Post by: Lorry on February 26, 2007, 05:42:25 pm
Only one solution Lorry. Get it down your neck before it gets a chance to go warm ::)
I was looking for a feeble excuse to drink halves ;DTitle: Re: Beer?
Post by: knetter on February 26, 2007, 08:28:46 pm
.......we'll save those for the girls.
I don't f***ing think so ! >:(
Dx
;D
Title: Re: Beer?
Post by: nicebloke on February 26, 2007, 08:42:36 pm
Our top "decent" beer here in California is Sierra Nevada, which has proven very palatable to Brits like myself. Since they're now owned by Budweiser you might find it on the East Coast, and if you do it's a hell of a lot better than Sam Adams.
(http://www.surf4wine.co.uk/images/beer/sierra_nevada_pale_ale.jpg)
(http://www.surf4wine.co.uk/images/beer/sierra_nevada_pale_ale.jpg)
Title: Re: Beer?
Post by: amazing 1 on February 26, 2007, 09:33:05 pm
To be honest, the beers I've seen most across-the-pond traveling CA'ers drink here in the States has been crap like IceHouse, Natural Lite and other assorted wee wee. I once saw someone drink 2 of them during Sebring!
You mamby pambies need to get your act together. Nigerian Lager was designed by psychopathic Irishmen to accompany potato picking and car racing.
(http://images.google.com/images?q=tbn:KEF610gbv7GmPM:www.unc.edu/~tkchen/paris)
Hi Dave,You mamby pambies need to get your act together. Nigerian Lager was designed by psychopathic Irishmen to accompany potato picking and car racing.
(http://images.google.com/images?q=tbn:KEF610gbv7GmPM:www.unc.edu/~tkchen/paris)
I will own up to the IceHouse. must be cold though. I too like Nigerian but not a staeady diet like you ;D
Paddy,
I can not believe you have had real Labbatt Blue ::) Canada's answer to nat's piss. I think Fax likes it though, which is still a mystery to me.
Wishy
Pete's Wicked ,any flavour, is nice.
Unlike France ICE is available ;D
Phil
Hmmm. I would not trying a "little Nigerian",I have never had one.
Title: Re: Beer?
Post by: nopanic - neil on February 26, 2007, 09:33:18 pm
At the Orlando airport, your last chance to get a nice beer
(http://www.floridataproom.com/beer_export.gif)
This what Camera says about it
(http://www.floridataproom.com/beer_export.gif)
This what Camera says about it
Quote
Odder still, the Florida brewery is in the ticketing and check-in area of Orlando International Airport. It is among the perfume, book and souvenir shops where passengers in moving walkways glide between the "people-mover" trains and the airport's Hyatt Hotel.
The brewhouse is clearly visible, in shop-like premises, behind glass. Next door is a bar serving half a dozen Shipyard beers, including the beautifully-rounded Old Thumper, the dry-hopped Fuggles IPA (5.75 abv) and a charcoaly but smooth stout (5 abv). Five other bars at the airport and one in the Hyatt each serve a couple of the Shipyard beers: often Old Thumper and a lighter, crisper, drier, perfumy, Export Ale (5.1 abv). There are about 30 Shipyard taps elsewhere in Florida, including one or two at the airport of the more northerly major city of Jacksonville
The brewhouse is clearly visible, in shop-like premises, behind glass. Next door is a bar serving half a dozen Shipyard beers, including the beautifully-rounded Old Thumper, the dry-hopped Fuggles IPA (5.75 abv) and a charcoaly but smooth stout (5 abv). Five other bars at the airport and one in the Hyatt each serve a couple of the Shipyard beers: often Old Thumper and a lighter, crisper, drier, perfumy, Export Ale (5.1 abv). There are about 30 Shipyard taps elsewhere in Florida, including one or two at the airport of the more northerly major city of Jacksonville
Title: Re: Beer?
Post by: Canada Phil on February 27, 2007, 04:38:56 am
Hi Nopanic,
Your mission should you accept it ::) Pick up a few cans/bottles of Old Thumper for me I would love to try it. I will have something cold to trade.
Phil
Your mission should you accept it ::) Pick up a few cans/bottles of Old Thumper for me I would love to try it. I will have something cold to trade.
Phil
Title: Re: Beer?
Post by: nopanic - neil on February 27, 2007, 10:23:40 am
Hi Nopanic,
Your mission should you accept it ::) Pick up a few cans/bottles of Old Thumper for me I would love to try it. I will have something cold to trade.
Phil
Your mission should you accept it ::) Pick up a few cans/bottles of Old Thumper for me I would love to try it. I will have something cold to trade.
Phil
Consider it done........ :P
Title: Re: Beer?
Post by: chop456 on February 27, 2007, 02:34:50 pm
^ I could certainly be mistaken, but I don't think that's there anymore. I started flying in and out of Orlando in 2004 and don't remember seeing it. If there's anything that would snap me out of my usual haze, that'd be it. ;D
Title: Re: Beer?
Post by: nopanic - neil on February 27, 2007, 06:38:16 pm
:-[ Oh no...........
It can't have been there very long I'm sure I saw it at the Airport in Dec 04.
Looked on airport web site can't find it there..........
Last resort - have sent an Email to their head office asking them.
The things you do for a nice pint!
It can't have been there very long I'm sure I saw it at the Airport in Dec 04.
Looked on airport web site can't find it there..........
Last resort - have sent an Email to their head office asking them.
The things you do for a nice pint!
Title: Re: Beer?
Post by: Canada Phil on February 28, 2007, 04:57:40 am
:-[ Oh no...........
It can't have been there very long I'm sure I saw it at the Airport in Dec 04.
Looked on airport web site can't find it there..........
Last resort - have sent an Email to their head office asking them.
The things you do for a nice pint!
Hi Nopanic,It can't have been there very long I'm sure I saw it at the Airport in Dec 04.
Looked on airport web site can't find it there..........
Last resort - have sent an Email to their head office asking them.
The things you do for a nice pint!
Will still have a cold one for you if you are empty handed....with a good story to tell ::)
Phil
Title: Re: Beer?
Post by: knetter on February 28, 2007, 02:06:15 pm
does any of the fellow americans know if I can get my hands on some longtrail ale in Florida, it is one of my local favourites from Vermont?
Title: Re: Beer?
Post by: Martini...LB on February 28, 2007, 05:57:40 pm
Er... my favourite beer is .... er... vodka... but I do not mind partaking in the odd Sammy or even and occasional bottle of blond stuff as long as it is cool.
>Martini...
>Martini...
so would this be your perfect airhostess then ?
(http://farm1.static.flickr.com/186/399592674_113be463f8_o.jpg)
Looks good except I am unsure what she is preparing the fingers on her left hand for... is it a customs thing??
>Martini...
Title: Re: Beer?
Post by: Paddy_NL on February 28, 2007, 06:00:57 pm
Estonia Vodka? ::) That will sink in! ;D
Title: Re: Beer?
Post by: nopanic - neil on February 28, 2007, 08:03:01 pm
Er... my favourite beer is .... er... vodka... but I do not mind partaking in the odd Sammy or even and occasional bottle of blond stuff as long as it is cool.
>Martini...
>Martini...
so would this be your perfect airhostess then ?
(http://farm1.static.flickr.com/186/399592674_113be463f8_o.jpg)
Looks good except I am unsure what she is preparing the fingers on her left hand for... is it a customs thing??
>Martini...
in that case you will need to drink the whole bottle of vodka. ;D
Title: Re: Beer?
Post by: nopanic - neil on March 04, 2007, 09:12:07 pm
Really Important Question - Could mean life of Death (or me staying sober)
Beer bottles ---------- Screw Tops or Bottle opener required ?
Beer bottles ---------- Screw Tops or Bottle opener required ?
Title: Re: Beer?
Post by: Matt Harper on March 04, 2007, 10:23:44 pm
I know this is going to appear really strange - but you can actually hunt down and buy a bottle opener in the USA. Now I know you're all collectively gasping, and exclaiming "Well, I never!!!" - but it's true - remarkable - but true nontheless.
I believe they cost around 50 cents, from specialty shops like 7-Eleven.
I believe they cost around 50 cents, from specialty shops like 7-Eleven.
Title: Re: Beer?
Post by: LangTall on March 04, 2007, 11:28:36 pm
Geez, that expansive? :P
Title: Re: Beer?
Post by: chop456 on March 05, 2007, 07:57:38 am
I know this is going to appear really strange - but you can actually hunt down and buy a bottle opener in the USA. Now I know you're all collectively gasping, and exclaiming "Well, I never!!!" - but it's true - remarkable - but true nontheless.
I believe they cost around 50 cents, from specialty shops like 7-Eleven.
I believe they cost around 50 cents, from specialty shops like 7-Eleven.
HA! ;D
Title: Re: Beer?
Post by: Paddy_NL on March 05, 2007, 09:27:28 am
a cigarette lighter is effective enough for me ;)
Title: Re: Beer?
Post by: Steve Pyro on March 05, 2007, 10:25:50 am
a cigarette lighter is effective enough for me ;)
Or you could use your teeth
(http://blackpundit.com/my_pictures/teeth.jpg)
Title: Re: Beer?
Post by: nopanic - neil on March 06, 2007, 03:31:39 pm
a cigarette lighter is effective enough for me ;)
Or you could use your teeth
(http://blackpundit.com/my_pictures/teeth.jpg)
No.
I like to keep it simple. Try a helicopter................
http://www.yesbutnobutyes.com/archives/2007/02/how_to_open_a_b.html
Title: Re: Beer?
Post by: Paddy_NL on March 06, 2007, 03:41:45 pm
I believe using the rotary blades would be quicker ;D
Title: Re: Beer?
Post by: knetter on March 06, 2007, 05:14:36 pm
That beer is warm before you can drink it!!
Title: Re: Beer?
Post by: Robbo SPS on March 07, 2007, 01:54:08 pm
Is canada phil going ??
He has a lovely taste in beer. I believe Tuborg was on the menu when i was at his last year.
Got to love Toronto and their beaches.....
He has a lovely taste in beer. I believe Tuborg was on the menu when i was at his last year.
Got to love Toronto and their beaches.....
Title: Re: Beer?
Post by: Canada Phil on March 08, 2007, 04:47:38 am
Is canada phil going ??
He has a lovely taste in beer. I believe Tuborg was on the menu when i was at his last year.
Got to love Toronto and their beaches.....
Hi Robbo,He has a lovely taste in beer. I believe Tuborg was on the menu when i was at his last year.
Got to love Toronto and their beaches.....
Oh Yes I am going. Not too late to grab a flight and join the fun.
to night I had a couple of SteamWhistle Pilsner style from the Brewery below the CN Tower
Phil
