As an American Lager fan, I think the store's problem is that many beer drinkers are used to American, and usually Adjunct, Lagers. Bittersweet Grapefruit isn't a characteristic that they want in a brew. Sure, fans of Craft IPA's have a very different perspective...but how many of them are there in the general public? Old Tankard easily goes for twice the price in some areas, but obviously not around here. [8)] [:)] As a Beer Enthusiast. I can appreciate Old Tankard. I wouldn't have guessed that it was around in the 1930's. Seems much more targeted to a 21st century Craft Consumers' market, doesn't it? Having said that, I wouldn't want to be stuck on a desert island with only grapefruit-y beers! [:0]

quote: Originally posted by KendoSurf As an American Lager fan, I think the store's problem is that many beer drinkers are used to American, and usually Adjunct, Lagers. Bittersweet Grapefruit isn't a characteristic that they want in a brew. Sure, fans of Craft IPA's have a very different perspective...but how many of them are there in the general public? Old Tankard easily goes for twice the price in some areas, but obviously not around here. [8)] [:)] As a Beer Enthusiast. I can appreciate Old Tankard. I wouldn't have guessed that it was around in the 1930's. Seems much more targeted to a 21st century Craft Consumers' market, doesn't it? Having said that, I wouldn't want to be stuck on a desert island with only grapefruit-y beers! [:0]

[^] http://www.ratebeer.com/beer/boulder-beer-shake-chocolate-porter/232983/ Guys & Gals, This is NOT really a dessert beer imo! The aftertaste: Like I drank a cup of black coffee, and it lingers. Mine sez Enjoy by JAN 07 2017. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BPOS3T7trBc GREG nailed it. It's like baker's chocolate, not sweet chocolate. 39 IBUs. If you want a good unsweetened chocolate porter, try this one. [;)]

[8D] H-e-e-e-e-e-r-e-'s JAY! I tried to find a Louisiana Beer Reviews at the outset, but it brought itself in later on. So, without further ado... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uTk-u96HTIc

[:)] One Craft, one Crafty. I'd say each is a MOR between good real beers and good flavored malt beverages (i.e. very sweet dessert drinks). NEW BELGIUM + BEN&JERRY'S Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Ale. Very impressive mild blend of ale and ice cream flavors. The aroma of vaniila, a slightly sweet ale, and smooth easy drinkability. BLUE MOON CAPPUCCINO OATMEAL STOUT. Coffee, coffee, COFFEE! [^] Both are worthy of a trial tasting. I'll search online for reviews now; I didn't do that before trying 'em out myself. If anything noteworthy + or - is out there, I'll post links. [;)]

Saranac Irish Roots 12 pack. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T_k2zHs2sJI [:D] Yeah, good crafty beers! Probably don't want 'em too cold.

Craft. https://www.beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/462/1885/ The brewery. /www.bing.com/videos/search?q=1812+amber+ale+videos&&view=detail&mid=F2DB8402B104BC6DF111F2DB8402B104BC6DF111&FORM=VRDGAR It is balanced. Drinkable at room temp or cold, you decide.

Only snobs care whether it is craft or corporate. If it tastes good, I'll drink it.

[:)] One of my recent 50 cent beer purchases was 12 oz brown bottle New Belgium Pumpkick. https://www.beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/192/97291/ Maybe the best pumpkin brew I've had. BA sez Good, I'd say VERY GOOD. [^] It's a Craft brew...afaik. With all the acquisitions going on it's tough to be sure. [8)] http://www.newbelgium.com/brewery/ [:0] This bottle expired 2-12-17! But there's nothing wrong with it. Kudos, New Belgium. [8D] --------------------------------- [:(] Also drank a skunked brown bottle of Bud Light (cheap price; had to try it [xx(]). It was only two days expired, and the can version (unexpired) is no comparison to the better-in-every-way can of Lite by Miller. --------------------------------- Lite is GOOD + for being a light beer. I'd call it watered down, but of a similar ideal, to the once extant Erlanger! [:)] [;)] I remember that Yuengling had a more flavorful light beer, and Sam Adams light was also said to be very good for its class. Miller Lite was often mentioned favorably, but I never got a bargain price before now. [8)]

[:)] Seems to be a new one. Adirondack Mountaintop Mix. Didn't find it online, but the beers are listed in BA. https://www.beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/7216/64288/ https://www.beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/7216/24839/ https://www.beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/7216/37158/ https://www.beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/7216/68231/ [^] Fine brews all (quality judgement) but I'm partial to the Scotch and the Brown (personal preference). Especially the Scotch. Had no clue that its abv was over 8% until I read the review. As I slowly finished the warming-to-room-temp third one, the alcohol heat made itself known. Fat Scotsman gets a *****. The others are, I believe, all nice brews. Let those who can appreciate the IPA and the Red provide a verdict. [;)] I also picked up a sixer of once upon a time favorite Moosehead. Still as mediocre as when I last tried it. a rather long time ago. The slight skunking was present yet again. Green bottles problem, or do they deliberately put that in there? [?]