The Quintessential Beer

bitter

 

Schwartzbier

 

Munich Helles, although that's more of a word-association type response.

One that represents all aspects will probably take some thinking, and still won't necessarily be a great example in the end. That's why there are so many different types in the first place.

 

When I think of beer, I think of bitter and hoppy. Which if you want to get styles involved, IPA's and Pale Ales.

 

Pale ales like Sierra Nevada

 

I usually think of amber lagers. Something like Great Lakes Eliot Ness or Brooklyn Lager. Real good balance of malts and hops. Flavorful without being overbearing. Just what I want when I want "just a beer".

 

Two beer styles come to my mind. Amber Lager and English Porter. Where subtle nuances are evident and doesn't scorch your palate. Plus I can drink a few without the worry of a Field Sobriety Test.

 

Brown ale, which sits at the intersection of multiple styles of ale. Ironically enough, it may be most underappreciated style in craft brewing.

 

I answered the question as a reflex from the heart rather than the mind.

 

TT Landlord

 

Style: IPA or Stout
Beer: SNPA or Two Hearted Ale

 

When some one asks about "good" beer I thoughts go straight to Three Floyds regular line-up of beers out of habit. So I would say the multiple styles of Pale Ale is what I associate.

 

Stouts...nom nom nom

 

Amber Lager for some reason

 

Wow, 15 posts in and 3 with amber lager! I'll drink to that. Cheers BA.

 

For me it is Classic American Pilsner; the beers that my grandparents drank 'back in the day'.

Cheers!

 

India Pale Ale and English Bitter

 

I hate to say it but when someone says beer, I cant help to think about Budweiser/bud light/ any type of AAL.

When I think about beer I would say it usually starts with Stouts

 

English Brown Ale is typically the first to come to mind