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Posted: January 26, 2008 6:35 am
by Bfan53
backstreets77 wrote:
Bfan53 wrote:
backstreets77 wrote:Glad to see so much love on here for Yeungling Lager. Its nice to see our Pa. brew being enjoyed by alot of people. I remember a few years ago before they opened up there facility in Florida I had to take cases with me when we traveled pass the Mason Dixon line to go on vacation. MMm makin me thirsty. Is it to early for one?
Too early?? No, remember, it's 5 'o clock somewhere......

I also find it interesting that Yuengling has developed such a strong following across the country. Being a Pennsylvania native I just assumed it was enjoyed more regionally. But, as their ads say, they are the oldest brewery in America.....
Yeah me too. I also recall my mother saying when she was young it was the cheap beer to drink if you didnt have alot of money on you. Kind of a last resort beer.

Hey where abouts are you in southcentral pa?
Hey Backstreets,

I live in Chambersburg (along I-81), about 25 miles west of Gettysburg on Route 30. And you???

Posted: January 26, 2008 9:56 am
by J.LeP
My daughter lives in Boulder and on my trips out there I sample many of the regional brews and brew pub offerings. The strangest thing came up during my trip in December. We were in this small pub with a great selection of regional drafts with the addition of Pabst's Blue Ribbon. She told me that "PBR is the hippster beer of choice." Blew me away!

Posted: January 26, 2008 10:02 am
by SchoolGirlHeart
Bfan53 wrote:Hey SGH,

I'm sure you've tried the beers produced by Coddington Brewery in Newport, too. My wife and I make at least one stop there every time we visit on vacation. They do a nice job.... [smilie=coolup.gif]

I love going to local brew pubs and, in fact, we visited Ram's Head Tavern in Annapolis, MD with friends last weekend. Great drafts and the beer batter shrimp are unbelievable!!!

So much beer, so little time......
Coddington is *excellent*!!

Posted: January 26, 2008 10:03 am
by SchoolGirlHeart
flipflopgirl wrote:Longboard Island Lager but you can only get it in Hawaii! :(
*sigh*..........

Kona Brewing Company at the Kokohead Marina..... Longboard Lager, Pulled Pork Sandwich with Maui chips.... sit by the water with the mountains across the way, read, chill out....

*sigh*..........

Posted: January 26, 2008 11:18 am
by backstreets77
Bfan53 wrote:
backstreets77 wrote:
Bfan53 wrote:
backstreets77 wrote:Glad to see so much love on here for Yeungling Lager. Its nice to see our Pa. brew being enjoyed by alot of people. I remember a few years ago before they opened up there facility in Florida I had to take cases with me when we traveled pass the Mason Dixon line to go on vacation. MMm makin me thirsty. Is it to early for one?
Too early?? No, remember, it's 5 'o clock somewhere......

I also find it interesting that Yuengling has developed such a strong following across the country. Being a Pennsylvania native I just assumed it was enjoyed more regionally. But, as their ads say, they are the oldest brewery in America.....
Yeah me too. I also recall my mother saying when she was young it was the cheap beer to drink if you didnt have alot of money on you. Kind of a last resort beer.

Hey where abouts are you in southcentral pa?
Hey Backstreets,

I live in Chambersburg (along I-81), about 25 miles west of Gettysburg on Route 30. And you???
Im from Scranton but my girlfriend lives in Hummelstown. Im down here weekends and sometimes during the week depending on my company. Have you been to the Parrot head bar in Marysville? If so did you like it? Weve been thinking about going.

Posted: January 26, 2008 11:44 am
by bravedave
J.LeP wrote:My daughter lives in Boulder and on my trips out there I sample many of the regional brews and brew pub offerings. The strangest thing came up during my trip in December. We were in this small pub with a great selection of regional drafts with the addition of Pabst's Blue Ribbon. She told me that "PBR is the hippster beer of choice." Blew me away!
As a traditional pale American lager, it's about fair-to-middlin'
Some people like that kind of thing. That's fine.

Personally, I'd rather drink Shiner Bock or Abita than Lone Star, but sometimes "when in Rome..."
If I'm drinking PBR, I'm slumming...

Posted: January 26, 2008 12:09 pm
by aeroparrot
bravedave wrote:
J.LeP wrote:My daughter lives in Boulder and on my trips out there I sample many of the regional brews and brew pub offerings. The strangest thing came up during my trip in December. We were in this small pub with a great selection of regional drafts with the addition of Pabst's Blue Ribbon. She told me that "PBR is the hippster beer of choice." Blew me away!
As a traditional pale American lager, it's about fair-to-middlin'
Some people like that kind of thing. That's fine.

Personally, I'd rather drink Shiner Bock or Abita than Lone Star, but sometimes "when in Rome..."
If I'm drinking PBR, I'm slumming...
If we meet. First round of Shiner is on my tab.

Posted: January 26, 2008 1:10 pm
by Bfan53
backstreets77 wrote:
Bfan53 wrote:
backstreets77 wrote:
Bfan53 wrote:
backstreets77 wrote:Glad to see so much love on here for Yeungling Lager. Its nice to see our Pa. brew being enjoyed by alot of people. I remember a few years ago before they opened up there facility in Florida I had to take cases with me when we traveled pass the Mason Dixon line to go on vacation. MMm makin me thirsty. Is it to early for one?
Too early?? No, remember, it's 5 'o clock somewhere......

I also find it interesting that Yuengling has developed such a strong following across the country. Being a Pennsylvania native I just assumed it was enjoyed more regionally. But, as their ads say, they are the oldest brewery in America.....
Yeah me too. I also recall my mother saying when she was young it was the cheap beer to drink if you didnt have alot of money on you. Kind of a last resort beer.

Hey where abouts are you in southcentral pa?
Hey Backstreets,

I live in Chambersburg (along I-81), about 25 miles west of Gettysburg on Route 30. And you???
Im from Scranton but my girlfriend lives in Hummelstown. Im down here weekends and sometimes during the week depending on my company. Have you been to the Parrot head bar in Marysville? If so did you like it? Weve been thinking about going.
I heard about that "Parrothead bar" in Marysville, but haven't checked it out yet. Let's swap PM if either of us gets more info, OK?

Posted: January 26, 2008 1:45 pm
by Coconuts
z-man wrote:
UAHparrothead wrote:Ok so here's a question for the beer drinkers, what is a good beer to start with as a beginner? I had a really bad experience with beer (amongst other things) in high school and haven't touched the stuff since, but I would like to try some again. Any suggestions? (I know I'm a pastor and all, but John Wesley drank beer and if it's ok with him it's ok with me ) :wink: :lol:
Miller light or Coors light are probably good starting points.
Michelob Ultra would also be an excellent 'starter beer'
Many of the microbrews and dark beers mentioned above are a much fuller flavor, and usually a little too much for people not used to full flavored beers.
But the first beer I liked was Fat Tire. After that it was Rogue Hazelnut on tap- it really depends on what flavors you like. I don't like hoppy beer- so IPAs are bad, stouts (generally) are good.

I would also suggest Dogfish Head Midas Touch- even my mom though it was decent, and I have never, ever seen her drink beer. It's a sort of beer-wine combo, made with honey, barley, white muscat grapes and a tiny bit of saffron. It does pack a serious punch though- around 10% ABV.

Posted: January 26, 2008 1:47 pm
by Big Jimmy
Coconuts wrote:
z-man wrote:
UAHparrothead wrote:Ok so here's a question for the beer drinkers, what is a good beer to start with as a beginner? I had a really bad experience with beer (amongst other things) in high school and haven't touched the stuff since, but I would like to try some again. Any suggestions? (I know I'm a pastor and all, but John Wesley drank beer and if it's ok with him it's ok with me ) :wink: :lol:
Miller light or Coors light are probably good starting points.
Michelob Ultra would also be an excellent 'starter beer'
Many of the microbrews and dark beers mentioned above are a much fuller flavor, and usually a little too much for people not used to full flavored beers.
But the first beer I liked was Fat Tire. After that it was Rogue Hazelnut on tap- it really depends on what flavors you like. I don't like hoppy beer- so IPAs are bad, stouts (generally) are good.

I would also suggest Dogfish Head Midas Touch- even my mom though it was decent, and I have never, ever seen her drink beer. It's a sort of beer-wine combo, made with honey, barley, white muscat grapes and a tiny bit of saffron. It does pack a serious punch though- around 10% ABV.
If you like Dogfish -- try the IMMORT ALE - hints of vanilla, oak, maple damn good beer

Posted: January 26, 2008 9:24 pm
by UpstateNYPH
SchoolGirlHeart wrote:
flipflopgirl wrote:Longboard Island Lager but you can only get it in Hawaii! :(
*sigh*..........

Kona Brewing Company at the Kokohead Marina..... Longboard Lager, Pulled Pork Sandwich with Maui chips.... sit by the water with the mountains across the way, read, chill out....

*sigh*..........
I was in that exact spot almost exactly one year ago. sigh is right.... :cry:

Posted: January 26, 2008 9:26 pm
by aeroparrot
UpstateNYPH wrote:
SchoolGirlHeart wrote:
flipflopgirl wrote:Longboard Island Lager but you can only get it in Hawaii! :(
*sigh*..........

Kona Brewing Company at the Kokohead Marina..... Longboard Lager, Pulled Pork Sandwich with Maui chips.... sit by the water with the mountains across the way, read, chill out....

*sigh*..........
I was in that exact spot almost exactly one year ago. sigh is right.... :cry:
... or even a Longboard at Dukes in Waikiki.

Posted: January 27, 2008 6:51 am
by Bfan53
aeroparrot wrote:
UpstateNYPH wrote:
SchoolGirlHeart wrote:
flipflopgirl wrote:Longboard Island Lager but you can only get it in Hawaii! :(
*sigh*..........

Kona Brewing Company at the Kokohead Marina..... Longboard Lager, Pulled Pork Sandwich with Maui chips.... sit by the water with the mountains across the way, read, chill out....

*sigh*..........
I was in that exact spot almost exactly one year ago. sigh is right.... :cry:
... or even a Longboard at Dukes in Waikiki.
Beers just somehow taste better at the beach........why is that?????

Posted: January 27, 2008 9:13 am
by SchoolGirlHeart
Bfan53 wrote:
aeroparrot wrote:
UpstateNYPH wrote:
SchoolGirlHeart wrote:
flipflopgirl wrote:Longboard Island Lager but you can only get it in Hawaii! :(
*sigh*..........

Kona Brewing Company at the Kokohead Marina..... Longboard Lager, Pulled Pork Sandwich with Maui chips.... sit by the water with the mountains across the way, read, chill out....

*sigh*..........
I was in that exact spot almost exactly one year ago. sigh is right.... :cry:
... or even a Longboard at Dukes in Waikiki.
Beers just somehow taste better at the beach........why is that?????
'cause everything is better at the beach....

Posted: January 27, 2008 1:40 pm
by aeroparrot
SchoolGirlHeart wrote:
Bfan53 wrote:
aeroparrot wrote:
UpstateNYPH wrote:
SchoolGirlHeart wrote:
flipflopgirl wrote:Longboard Island Lager but you can only get it in Hawaii! :(
*sigh*..........

Kona Brewing Company at the Kokohead Marina..... Longboard Lager, Pulled Pork Sandwich with Maui chips.... sit by the water with the mountains across the way, read, chill out....

*sigh*..........
I was in that exact spot almost exactly one year ago. sigh is right.... :cry:
... or even a Longboard at Dukes in Waikiki.
Beers just somehow taste better at the beach........why is that?????
'cause everything is better at the beach....
That and because it allows us to appreciate life.

Posted: January 27, 2008 1:45 pm
by Tequila Revenge
aeroparrot wrote:
SchoolGirlHeart wrote:
Bfan53 wrote:
aeroparrot wrote:
UpstateNYPH wrote:
SchoolGirlHeart wrote: *sigh*..........

Kona Brewing Company at the Kokohead Marina..... Longboard Lager, Pulled Pork Sandwich with Maui chips.... sit by the water with the mountains across the way, read, chill out....

*sigh*..........
I was in that exact spot almost exactly one year ago. sigh is right.... :cry:
... or even a Longboard at Dukes in Waikiki.
Beers just somehow taste better at the beach........why is that?????
'cause everything is better at the beach....
That and because it allows us to appreciate life.
AND I think we actually take the time to let yourself feel and experience with all your God given senses such a special place. That is the one gift we brought home from Hawaii and we could not buy it in a gift shop. We learned to take the time to enjoy the sun sets, hang out in beautiful places, and take the time to enjoy life in general. Aloha and Mahalo :wink:

Posted: January 27, 2008 1:47 pm
by SchoolGirlHeart
Tequila Revenge wrote:
aeroparrot wrote:
SchoolGirlHeart wrote:
Bfan53 wrote:
aeroparrot wrote:
UpstateNYPH wrote: I was in that exact spot almost exactly one year ago. sigh is right.... :cry:
... or even a Longboard at Dukes in Waikiki.
Beers just somehow taste better at the beach........why is that?????
'cause everything is better at the beach....
That and because it allows us to appreciate life.
AND I think we actually take the time to let yourself feel and experience with all your God given senses such a special place. That is the one gift we brought home from Hawaii and we could not buy it in a gift shop. We learned to take the time to enjoy the sun sets, hang out in beautiful places, and take the time to enjoy life in general. Aloha and Mahalo :wink:
what everyone said.

Posted: January 27, 2008 1:58 pm
by Tequila Revenge
SchoolGirlHeart wrote:
Tequila Revenge wrote:
aeroparrot wrote:
SchoolGirlHeart wrote:
Bfan53 wrote:
aeroparrot wrote: ... or even a Longboard at Dukes in Waikiki.
Beers just somehow taste better at the beach........why is that?????
'cause everything is better at the beach....
That and because it allows us to appreciate life.
AND I think we actually take the time to let yourself feel and experience with all your God given senses such a special place. That is the one gift we brought home from Hawaii and we could not buy it in a gift shop. We learned to take the time to enjoy the sun sets, hang out in beautiful places, and take the time to enjoy life in general. Aloha and Mahalo :wink:
what everyone said.
or is it supposed to be Mahalo and Aloha?

Posted: January 27, 2008 2:02 pm
by SchoolGirlHeart
Tequila Revenge wrote:or is it supposed to be Mahalo and Aloha?
I don't think it matters.... 8)

Wouldn't you like to live where no one says "Huh?" when you say Mahalo?

*sigh*

Another Longboard Lager please!

Posted: January 27, 2008 2:08 pm
by Tequila Revenge
SchoolGirlHeart wrote:
Tequila Revenge wrote:or is it supposed to be Mahalo and Aloha?
I don't think it matters.... 8)

Wouldn't you like to live where no one says "Huh?" when you say Mahalo?

*sigh*

Another Longboard Lager please!

How about a Longboard Sauvignon Blanc :wink:

http://www.longboardvineyards.com/

"Try balance, harmony and nature for starters.
Surfing is part sport, part meditation and all working within, rather than against, nature. Winemaking? Pretty similar approach.

Both surfers and winemakers reach the summit of their respective crafts when they attain an understanding of, and a respect for, the environment in which they work (and play). Adapting to their surroundings, they achieve peak performance, on the waves and in the vineyards. "