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Beer

Beer is big business. It also happens to be my favorite (alcoholic) beverage. I know I'm not alone. It's food ... it's the staff of life!
I'm hoping we can discuss a myriad of topics (marketing, advertising, ingredients, brew process, big and small (craft) breweries, etc.) around this great invention of mankind.
While many of us have overindulged and have sordid tales to tell, I am requesting that we minimize those stories to a dull roar. We have an image to cultivate here and show that our taste buds are indeed refined and are discriminating.
I'm no expert on beer by any stretch of the imagination ... but I know I do love beer.

Beer blogs ... http://beer.alltop.com/ ... of course.
Beer twitter feed ... http://bottomlessbeer.com/

I'm looking forward to learning and sharing all things beer.

Network Leader: Mark W.

Networks > Beer

Karla Mercado Not sure if you guys have heard of the San Miguel brewing company, which is based in the Philippines. They sell San Miguel ales all over NYC and they're comparable with Mexican beer. My favorite ...MoreNot sure if you guys have heard of the San Miguel brewing company, which is based in the Philippines. They sell San Miguel ales all over NYC and they're comparable with Mexican beer. My favorite though, is Red Horse: a very mysterious lager that is actually brewed with a good amount of gin. It tastes fantastic but the next morning isn't always a good experience. :-P

14 weeks ago from Beer

JR Moreau: Yeah, kind of like how the best wines I've had have given me the worse hangovers (Bordeaux is an epic hangover)
14 weeks ago

Karla Mercado: Yes exactly. :)
14 weeks ago

Karla Mercado I absolutely love drinking beer especially during the winter. I leave all my bottles out in my balcony for a great, naturally below zero chill.

14 weeks ago from Beer

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Ryan Healy: I recommend Leinie's Fireside Nut Brown, I'm usually not a fan of winter brews, but this one is really good.
14 weeks ago

Karla Mercado: Leinenkugel! Uber yum. Will definitely fill up my mugs with that. :)
14 weeks ago

Karla Mercado Hey Mark! What's up fellow Brazen brewskis!? Missed posting here. I had a debate with my landlord a while ago. It was amber ale (landlord) vs. porter (me). For some reason, we drew a tie on Korean ...MoreHey Mark! What's up fellow Brazen brewskis!? Missed posting here. I had a debate with my landlord a while ago. It was amber ale (landlord) vs. porter (me). For some reason, we drew a tie on Korean beer (OB Lagers to be exact), and concluded that maekju touche'd both Newcastle browns and Guinness extra stouts. No idea why, I guess we were already drunk by then. Ha! Any of you guys into Asian beers?

16 weeks ago from Beer

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Mark W.: Hi Karla, love your landlord debate story. I think most debates around a few brewskis eventually reach a happy middle ground. :)
I'll be ...MoreHi Karla, love your landlord debate story. I think most debates around a few brewskis eventually reach a happy middle ground. :)
I'll be honest with you and tell you I'm not into Asian beers. It's not because I don't like them but rather because I've never really taste tested them. Actually I would guess I could easily develop a taste for them given enough time and sampling. My preference (besides the local beer, of course) are the Canadian beers such as Labatts and Moosehead.
16 weeks ago

Karla Mercado: Same here, Jimbo. I only tend to order Asian beer if I'm actually having an Asian sort of meal.

Mark, haha! I know about the middle ...MoreSame here, Jimbo. I only tend to order Asian beer if I'm actually having an Asian sort of meal.

Mark, haha! I know about the middle ground. Beer brings clashing minds together. :) Actually, Asian beers would also probably be one of my least faves. Korean beer's pretty good though.
16 weeks ago

Karla Mercado Has anyone here tried Trappist brewskis?

16 weeks ago from Beer

JR Moreau: Love Trappist ales! The wild cultured yeasts make the difference!
16 weeks ago

Mark W. A good beer twitter feed worth exploring on craft beer, homebrewing, drinking, and more - MoreA good beer twitter feed worth exploring on craft beer, homebrewing, drinking, and more - http://bottomlessbeer.com/ .

21 weeks ago from Beer

Brittany Deal What do you guys think of Flemish beers?

22 weeks ago from Beer

Fredrik Khayati: I like this one... MoreI like this one... http://beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/259/722 But I prefer American micros
22 weeks ago

Andrew Stuhl Madisonians:check out this week's Isthmus for a review of some of the region's best seasonal beers.Furthermore's Fallen Apple sounds delish!

22 weeks ago from Beer

Brittany Deal I had a great dark beer call the Burning Oak Black lager, from Linden Street Brewery at the Oaktoberfest celebration Sat! YUM!

22 weeks ago from Beer

Mark W. How to open a beer ... with a pen ( http://spedr.com/188jf ), paper ( MoreHow to open a beer ... with a pen ( http://spedr.com/188jf ), paper ( http://spedr.com/4qp0c ), and your forearm ( http://spedr.com/1w10t ).

22 weeks ago from Beer

Mark W. Food and beer matching - some principles and thoughts from the Brewer's Association - MoreFood and beer matching - some principles and thoughts from the Brewer's Association - http://www.beertown.org/education/matching.html .

22 weeks ago from Beer

Karla Mercado Happy hour on Friday. I start at 10am and I will be first in line for the dry stout barrel. Yummmm! Happy weekend!

23 weeks ago from Beer

Fredrik Khayati Big fan of Long Trail's Brewmaster Series, especially the Imperial Porter

23 weeks ago from Beer

Mark W.: I'll have to try this beer. I should be able to get it here in upstate NY as it's a Vermont brew. I'm gearing up for the 'heavier' beers now
23 weeks ago

Andrew Stuhl I think Coors Light is horrible. So I wrote this: MoreI think Coors Light is horrible. So I wrote this: http://phdetails.wordpress.com/2009/10/01/coors-light-the-cops-and-one-a...

23 weeks ago from Beer

Ryan Paugh James Moreau is on his way to Madison to start his new job w/ us. Going to take him out for a few legendary Wisconsin beers!

24 weeks ago from Beer

Jessica Bahr: Beer and bacon?
24 weeks ago

JR Moreau: &cheese curds &onion strings &fish fry &comedy &long beach iced teas... good times!
24 weeks ago

Mark W. Great American Beer Festival was held 9/24 - 9/26 ( http://spedr.com/11rej ). Winners listed (pdf file). Saranac ...MoreGreat American Beer Festival was held 9/24 - 9/26 ( http://spedr.com/11rej ). Winners listed (pdf file). Saranac (home brew) won 2 bronzes!!

24 weeks ago from Beer

Ryan Healy I've been on a Boddington's kick lately. Anyone else a fan?

24 weeks ago from Beer

Karla Mercado How's my beer crew doin? Heading to NY for some historic bar hopping for the Halloween weekend. Stoked about the Ear Inn for homemade beer!

24 weeks ago from Beer

Karla Mercado: Aside from the sailor bars I can't wait to check out those obscure Brit and Irish pubs to get me some authentic ale. Yum!!!
24 weeks ago

Mark W. Here's a heads up to BC corporate blogger (Adam Moffat) that integrates beer and community. His posts are at MoreHere's a heads up to BC corporate blogger (Adam Moffat) that integrates beer and community. His posts are at http://spedr.com/186jv on BC.

24 weeks ago from Beer

Ryan Stephens Are you people serious? Everyone knows the BEST beer is Natty Light :)

25 weeks ago from Beer

Ryan Paugh: No way! Schlitz dude!
25 weeks ago

Mark W.: Hmm ... I seriously question the adjective BEST. :) Fascinating history of Schlitz at MoreHmm ... I seriously question the adjective BEST. :) Fascinating history of Schlitz at http://spedr.com/bfsg and http://spedr.com/7k4p .
24 weeks ago

Kimberly Taylor just back from dublin. mmm guinness. have you folks seen http://www.beermenus.com/ ?

24 weeks ago from Beer

Mark W.: I have now - awesome site ... especially for NYC area. Thanks.
24 weeks ago

Karla Mercado Have you guys tried the Guinness float yet? It's what I would order for my 'last meal.' http://twitpic.com/iuv9y

25 weeks ago from Beer

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Mark W.: The post and very good comments are at http://spedr.com/4fcy2 .
25 weeks ago

Karla Mercado: Awesome. Would love to get my hands on a bottle of bilk! That's why stout is my favorite... you can enjoy it in so many different ways.
25 weeks ago

Mark W. Beer news - 2 beer entrepreneurs start biz to make gallon size beer-brewing kits sized for New York City apartments - MoreBeer news - 2 beer entrepreneurs start biz to make gallon size beer-brewing kits sized for New York City apartments - http://spedr.com/41umz

25 weeks ago from Beer

Ryan Paugh: I need to get me one of those. I tried w/ the bug 5-gallon buckets, but it takes up too much space in my apt.
25 weeks ago

Ryan Paugh Okay, if anyone wants to try something really funky, and isn't allergic to shellfish - Check out Sam Adams Oyster Stout - w/ real Oysters

25 weeks ago from Beer

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Mark W.: and the oyster meat adds some fresh salinity and brininess. I would definitely try it. This beer is like food. :)
25 weeks ago

Ryan Paugh: I had it in Cape Cod over the summer w/ a plate full of fresh Oysters. Tasted like the ocean :)
25 weeks ago

Mark W. Here's something I just came across Madisonites - BluCreek Zen (Green Tea) IPA - have you tried it?

25 weeks ago from Beer

Ryan Paugh I'm a BIG New Glarus fan - Totally Naked is the best straight lager that I've ever had - http://bit.ly/2qYHwd

25 weeks ago from Beer

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Andrew Stuhl: While I do enjoy myself a Wisconsin beer, when it comes to lager I'm privy to grab a cold one that harkens my eastern roots: Yuengling.
25 weeks ago

Ryan Paugh: I'm a Yuengling lover too. It's one thing I truly miss about being in NJ.
25 weeks ago