I rarely drink (stupid medication interactions), and when I do it's usually some fancy cocktail a friend is insisting I try. But I've been craving a beer, specifically Jack the Sipper, for a couple of weeks now. I live out of the region now, so no SoPro for me anymore.

I figured I'll give the Fullers ESB and Goose Island ones a try and see if they hit the spot, but if anyone has any other recommendations I'd really appreciate it. The options are overwhelming, and I could use some direction. I'm in central Florida for reference.

Here me out, if i brew around 16 litres of beer with the amount of grains you'd use for 20 litres, i'd technically have a more concentrated must, so couldn't i just add the remaining 4 litres of cold water after boiling to cool it down instead of using copper piping, ice baths etc...? Does that affect the must or the sugars in it chemically in any sort of way?

I have a few bottles of beer left over from my wedding in September, one of which someone at the event tried and failed to open (some dents on rhe top of the cap, nothing to the side ridges). I've left it on my basement since last fall and as we are moving this week I noticed what appears to be mold within the bottle just on top of the beer. Is this safe to drink, with assumed skunked flavor, or is it a toss and mourn? Hill Farmstead - Arthur

I am a corona, Stella, beer drinker, I don't like the thickness from blue moon, I like gold light beers. Any recommendations?

I used to love the devils backbone logo. It had a really cool artwork on the six pack case. Can anyone give me a picture of the old devils backbone artwork. It was like a dark winding road with a really cool Devil on it and I can’t find it anywhere on the internet.

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Hello everyone!

Trying to do some research on the best mini keg fridges/dispensers for your kitchen, home bar, or countertop. I havent found many lists or comparisons just individuals for sale by various companies and on amazon with less than stellar reviews.

FYI for you Florida people like me (specifically Tampa greater area)- went to total wine today and they had four different flavors of Von Trapp. Have been to Burlington but never made it out there… picked up a 6 pack and loving it! Love to see some good stuff making it down here.

Recently had a very very good sour down in my old stomping grounds Kansas City KS! Well it was more than 1 jaja. But I digress. I believe the brewery was Double Shift in Downtown KC, Trampled Rose- 6.2% ABV. The other one I can for the life of me not remember. Was a cheesecake flavored sour beer from Oak & Steel.

Was nice seeing KCK introduce more sour ales into the mix. I've been in SoCal for the past 4 years and every bar is full of sours in downtown San Diego. My favorite being big blue by Owl Farm. An imperial sour, 9.2 abv.

What's y'all's favorite? Any recommendations?

I'm a huge Dos XX and Modelo drinker. But slowy branching out to craft beers..

Hey friends, there used to be a beer by Coors called Summer Brew. It’s tough to tell when searching it up if it’s even distributed or made anymore.

I live in the Midwest, and I have fond memories from 10-15 years ago pounding a 12 pack of them with buddies in the summer. The closest thing I’ve found taste-wise is Porch Rocker by Sam Adams.

Anybody know if I can find the Summer Brew anywhere? Would love it for nostalgic purposes.

Switching to lights for a bit on account of my beer belly. I normally drink banquets or local craft beers. Can anyone recommend some good light lagers that are widely available in TX. something other than usual miller, bud etc.

Going to Missoula next weekend for my anniversary and we want to hit some breweries. I’ve been to Imagine Nation and Draught Works before and loved their beer. What are some of the other must visit breweries there?

Does anyone have a local source to Minneapolis - St. Paul for packs/cases of Yeungling? Haven’t been able to find any information online

I know Greg's Beer Reviews has been brought up here before. I just saw his daughter post on his Youtube channel that Greg was injured in a fall and will not be making any more beer reviews. Love him or hate him that dude loved beer. Raise a glass to him this weekend.

Hope this type of question is allowed.

A dear family member of mine is dying of cancer and is rapidly declining. On my last visit to him, he mentioned his favorite beer in the world is Lowenbrau. I’d like to try to find some for him, but a quick Google search indicates it’s not sold in the USA. Is this true? What would be the best way to get some quickly? I’m located in Texas.

Thank y’all in advance.

In the restaurant I work in we got a six pack of Stella beer with a chalice on the bottle cap instead of the normal logo. Is there any significance? I can’t find anything on the internet about it.

Normally I can only tolerate like 3-4 beers, after which I start feeling bloated.

I was introduced to this wonderful concoction by a friend a few days ago, and to my surprise I didn't get that bloated feeling. In hindsight it could have been placebo as sweet drinks go down easier. But I had 8 that day and felt fine.

This is truly an eye opener. I feel as though zeus has granted me the privilege of drinking the nectar of the gods.

Just wanted to put this out there.

Going to be visiting LA for a few days coming up. Hoping to find some of the Russian River sours at a bar or store. Do they make it down to LA or are they only available in northern California?

Was under the impression cans taste better but found a bottle shop that sells 6 pack stubbies! Are they worth it?

Edit: seems the appeal just lies in their physical aesthetic/coolness factor which is perfectly acceptable. Maybe I’ll try them next time I need a refill!

Edit 2: or not.. looks like a solid mix in opinions!!

Sheetz had a rebate thing posted, if you buy a 15 pack of Coors Banquet ($13.50) you can collect a $12.99 rebate on your next gas purchase. Limit 9 rebates over the promotion period (thru early Sep).

9 x 15 = 135 cans of free Banquet

edit: nearly free

So I know it’s considered one of the great beer brewing cultures but all I’ve ever had is Pilsner Urquell and Budvar/Czechvar and I might get hate here but I thought both here just averagely decent euro Pilsners when I had them. To be fair, I have heard that Urquell is like 10x better if you go to Prague and try it fresh, unfiltered from the brewery but, in the meantime, I’ve had many imported, bottled German beers like Salvator, Vitus, etc. that I thought blew those out of the water. Side note: I know Pilsner (from Pilsen) is a native Czech style but do they (traditionally) make any other beer styles that can be found outside the country? I do see the are newly making some trendy NEIPAs and such…

Also what ratio?

I am rereading a book set in the nineties and one of the characters is drinking John Courage. It's not brewed anymore so I can't try it. Can anyone on here recommend something available now that tastes similar? I'm in the Tampa area if there are any regional options.

Who has tried it.Is it good? How does it compare to other IPAs ?

Saw some in sale for 5$ a case ….is it worth it.

Bummed by the changes made to New Belgium’s Fat Tire. I loved the original for years and this new stuff they put out is just so watered down to me. Needing recommendations for a similar tasting beer that is relatively widely available. Suggestions?

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I have a soft spot for Long Trail from my many ski trips to Vermont. It’s about as basic as beer gets, but that’s part of the appeal.