Thanks for all the replies, even the sarcastic ones. I'll look into the beers recommended, and post my findings after that.
If you are looking for a lager with bite, have you considered malt liquor? Olde English and Colt 45 definitely have bite, and both are lower or equal ABV to the Double IPA;s that have been recommended. That said, I used to drink Meister Brau at times, and I'll be danged if I can remember it having a "bite".
Eight-plus years ago, my MiL got us a bottle because I like spicy food and my wife likes spicy beers. We saved it to open at a share. It was gawd-awful. Even my wife rejected it, and she's domed a Stone Punishment.
For the OP, I'm not really sure what you're looking for by 'bite'; a harsh, not easy to drink quality?
I never bought one those Stone crime and punishment beers after trying Ed’s Chili Beer 20 years prior, but I still see bottles at various liquor stores of the Stone’s beers. The stores don’t seem to discount the pricing, I might pay five bucks for one and cook some chili with it, would probably be pretty good in that role.
Do you have access to Swamis IPA from Pizza Port in San Diego? It’s nothing like Meister Brau, but it’s actually a pretty good “budget“ here in California and probably elsewhere. Something like $12 for a six pack of pints. I haven’t had a beer as dry and bitter as Swamis in a long time, and always feel like there’s a bite that takes about half a can two mellow out.
look for double or triple IPAs at the store Hops. You seek hops. Stone IPA it’s easy to find. It will wet your whistle. I'm thinking Arrogant Bastard for you. King Sue. You're welcome. There is already a thread for this: Dry, Bitter IPAs. Just my theory, but I think I had to get used to the carbonation -- and maybe that's what you remember and have grown accustomed to as well. Interesting theory. give Sierra Nevada Pale Ale a shot. If you are looking for a lager with bite, have you considered malt liquor? Do you have access to Swamis IPA from Pizza Port in San Diego? Thank you for these. I'll begin my search for a beer with bite tomorrow. Happy Easter to all.
I think you are looking for 1. High ibu beer from hops (sharpness) 2. Highly carbonated lager (crisp and fizz) 3. Non-barrel aged barleywine with an aggressive dry edge (snarling sensation)
I had it late last year at the taproom, can confirm. I sit in their backyard yet have not seen it in bottles in probably a decade.
The replies on this thread gave me a good laugh, but were also so honest & accurate. Great BeerAdvocate community.
I would guess this is just a matter of your palate growing and developing over time more so than some magical component of that random beer from the 80s.
I know exactly what you mean, a brew that leaves a you with a stinging sensation, especially on the back of your tongue, and in the back of your nose, enough to tingle your sinuses. A combination of alcohol and carbonation. Quite a few beers from the era I’m thinking of are likely suspects. Specifics don’t come to mind at the moment, but if I remember more about the brand(s) I’ll repost.
Sone IPA, Bells Two Hearted. More ABV, Dogfish 90 Bells Hopslam and Stone enjoy buy are wonderful choices. If you hurry now, Lagunitas did their annual release of Waldo’s. It will be gentl on your taste buds but oh so good. You know that you are enjoying a world class beer. If you want to go real deep, all out, Dogfish head 120 is making it rounds, and has been lowered over the years at 15.3. Finished one off the other day quite pleased. A few days earlier I had a 4+ year vintage sitting in my fridge, somehow overlooked. WOW! Time did it even more justice. I believe it was released as a 17.3 ABV. I wish you luck in finding what your preference is as we are all different. Stay in touch, I can recommend many different beers for different tastes. But alas, it will always be the final decision of the person consuming it, as no two taste preferences are the same. Cheers and good luck.
I know exactly what you mean, a brew that leaves a you with a stinging sensation, especially on the back of your tongue, and in the back of your nose, enough to tingle your sinuses. A combination of alcohol and carbonation. Quite a few beers from the era I’m thinking of are likely suspects. Specifics don’t come to mind at the moment, but if I remember more about the brand(s) I’ll repost. #37Spankyrightus, Friday at 7:45 PM So glad to hear someone else who knows exactly what I'm referring to. Due to some family issues, I haven't had the time to follow up on the suggestions posted. Hopefully soon. Regards
