Need an Anniversary Beer

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  1. TheNoodleIncident

    TheNoodleIncident Initiate (0) Apr 30, 2012 New York

    So for my anniversary tomorrow, I would normally grab a bottle of champagne, but instead might try to find a beer we will both like. I'll only do this if I'm fairly confident that she will actually enjoy the beer, so it doesn't look like I just bought it for myself (and so I don't get a ton of responses cr@ping all over this idea).

    Essentially, I'm looking for a beer with qualities similar to champagne, so that it's familiar but also potentially increases her appreciation of beer - nothing too hoppy, bitter, roasted or funky/sour. Light body with moderate sweetness or fruit are all probably good ideas. Bonus for being a corked 750ml, but capped is ok too - ya know, fancy looking and all. Double bonus for not being too expensive.

    I generally reach for the big IPAs and stouts, so my experience is more limited here. I've gotten her to appreciate La Fin du Monde before (said it was her favorite at the time), but for some reason she doesn't seem to like it anymore. Plus, maybe not the best named beer for a wedding anniversary:stuck_out_tongue: .
     
    #1 TheNoodleIncident, Sep 19, 2012
  2. TongoRad

    TongoRad Grand Pooh-Bah (3,884) Jun 3, 2004 New Jersey
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    #2 TongoRad, Sep 19, 2012
  3. kmello69

    kmello69 Initiate (0) Nov 27, 2011 Texas

    Champagne beer? Bingo!

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    #3 kmello69, Sep 19, 2012
  4. TheNoodleIncident

    TheNoodleIncident Initiate (0) Apr 30, 2012 New York

    Thanks! And a good suggestion - would like to keep it a bit cheaper, though. Trying to stick to a budget, and $30 is alot for any beer.

    Also Kmello - I'm at work and can't see any pictures unfortunately.
     
    #4 TheNoodleIncident, Sep 19, 2012
  5. onefalsemove711

    onefalsemove711 Crusader (498) Jul 20, 2011 California
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    Easy...Miller High Life - The Champagne of Beer :wink:

    Actually, Logsdon Seizona Bretta - Really nice pear fruit, not too funky and has a great mouth feel. A very elegant beer.
     
    #5 onefalsemove711, Sep 19, 2012
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  6. cneville

    cneville Zealot (520) Sep 16, 2010 Ohio

    some of the things on this list could fly, depending on what's around you

    http://beeradvocate.com/beer/style/127

    Oro de Calabaza should hit most of your desired qualities, although like most JP beers, it's a little tart
     
    #6 cneville, Sep 19, 2012
  7. match1112

    match1112 Initiate (0) Mar 2, 2011 Illinois

    Happy anniversary! I would also recommend the bottle of Deus Brut and add that it's a special occasion and you can't put a price on love. The pic was Infinium, and wish I could find Deus for $30, it's usually around $40 here.
     
    #7 match1112, Sep 19, 2012
  8. starkmarvelo

    starkmarvelo Initiate (0) Jan 20, 2010 Texas

    Lindemann's Cuvee Renee will fit the bill. And it's widely available...I think. and somewhere around $12-15
     
    #8 starkmarvelo, Sep 19, 2012
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  9. match1112

    match1112 Initiate (0) Mar 2, 2011 Illinois

    Off of that list I really liked the 3 Monts Flanders Golden Ale, highly carbonated and very tasty. And at $8 a bottle it might be what he is looking for.
     
    #9 match1112, Sep 19, 2012
  10. Handle

    Handle Initiate (0) Mar 16, 2009 North Carolina

    Maybe Brooklyn Local 1?
     
    #10 Handle, Sep 19, 2012
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  11. TongoRad

    TongoRad Grand Pooh-Bah (3,884) Jun 3, 2004 New Jersey
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    That's true- you could probably get a champagne like Nicolas Fuillatte for that price.

    A Berliner Weiss might work- it wasn't called the 'Champagne of the North' for nothing; it's got similar bready, yeasty, slightly tart notes. Professor Fritz is definitely affordable ($6 range), but unfortunately comes in 500 ml bottles, so fancy-looking may be out the window. Really nice beer, though, especially for the price.
     
    #11 TongoRad, Sep 19, 2012
  12. nanobrew

    nanobrew Initiate (0) Dec 31, 2008 California

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  13. dbrauneis

    dbrauneis Grand High Pooh-Bah (8,071) Dec 8, 2007 North Carolina
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    I second or third the DeUS suggestion - celebrated the Superbowl with it myself last year.
     
    #13 dbrauneis, Sep 19, 2012
  14. FosterJM

    FosterJM Initiate (0) Nov 16, 2009 California

    Has she ever tried a Hennepin from Ommegang?
    Could be worth a shot.

    Cheers!
     
    #14 FosterJM, Sep 19, 2012
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  15. TheNoodleIncident

    TheNoodleIncident Initiate (0) Apr 30, 2012 New York

    thanks everyone for the nice wishes and good suggestions....im going to have to sift through these a bit - some of them i know, but others are totally new to me
     
    #15 TheNoodleIncident, Sep 19, 2012
  16. Etan

    Etan Initiate (0) Jul 11, 2011 Wisconsin

    Really? For your anniversary? If I was getting wine for my anniversary, I wouldn't get a $30 wine...
     
    #16 Etan, Sep 19, 2012
  17. InVinoVeritas

    InVinoVeritas Initiate (0) Apr 16, 2012 Wisconsin

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  18. PapaGoose03

    PapaGoose03 Grand High Pooh-Bah (6,057) May 30, 2005 Michigan
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    It's not as carbonated as most of the other suggestions so it won't seem as much like a Champagne but she might enjoy Dogfish Head's Chateau Jiahu.
     
    #18 PapaGoose03, Sep 19, 2012
  19. Hanzo

    Hanzo Initiate (0) Feb 27, 2012 Virginia

    It's your anniversary.....are you taking her to dinner at McDonalds or something?

    Live it up!
     
    #19 Hanzo, Sep 19, 2012
  20. Mohican88

    Mohican88 Initiate (0) Jan 20, 2010 Ohio

    This was my 1st thought, and I'd definitely go with this based on your criteria.
     
    #20 Mohican88, Sep 19, 2012
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