Your AI Beer Suggestions

AI is an animal that needs to be ignored so it might leave you alone.

 

You might think that AI hasn't affected you yet, but if you work at any sort of corporate job and things in the past couple of years have seemed even dumber than they were before, it's due to AI.

 

Okay, I simply asked Google AI mode to 'tell me 6 beers that I would enjoy.' No other input. Here's what I got:

To provide a diverse selection for 2026, here are six highly-rated and widely available beers covering a variety of styles, from refreshing lagers to complex dark ales:

1. Trailblazer IPA (Sierra Nevada Brewing Co.)
   As of 2026, this is a top-selling American IPA known for its balanced hop profile and expanded availability in major retail chains.
2. St. Bernardus Abt 12 (St. Bernardus Brewery)
   A legendary Belgian Quadrupel (10% ABV) with rich, malt-driven flavors of dark plum and caramel. It uses the same recipe and yeast strain as the world-renowned Westvleteren XII but is much easier to find.
3. Founders Breakfast Stout (Founders Brewing Co.)
   A premier oatmeal stout brewed with coffee and chocolate. It has seen significant growth in 2026 due to its popularity in premium liquor sections and its smooth, roasty profile.
4. La Fin Du Monde (Unibroue)
   A multi-award-winning Belgian-style Tripel from Quebec. Despite its high 9% ABV, it is noted for a crisp, champagne-like carbonation with notes of banana, coriander, and tropical berries.
5. Czech Dark Lager (Dovetail Brewery)
   Reflecting a 2026 trend toward malt-forward "cool-weather" styles, this beer offers a complex alternative to standard lagers with its roasted, bread-like depth..
6. Corona Cero (Constellation Brands) A dominant choice in the rapidly growing 2026 non-alcoholic category. It captures the classic refreshing beach-bar flavor of the original Corona Extra without the alcohol content.

It's interesting that I got an NA beer at the #6 spot on the list, and I've been drinking NA beers on a regular basis.

What's more interesting, I've never heard of #1 Trailblazer IPA, and it's not listed here on BA. Anyone?

I've had beers 2, 3 and 4 and liked each of them, but I've never rated any of them.

 

I'd assume that this is one of those AI "hallucinations" where it has data on Trail Pass and had accumulated data from articles that stated that Sierra Nevada was a "trailblazer" in craft beer, that it must be a beer that they brewed.

AI is your drunk acquaintance that has history of concussions. He also leaves the stereo and all the lights on when he leaves the house, keeps it at 78 in the winter and 65 in the summer. Doesn't mind that the faucets drip. He's not your friend. It's a dude you're friendly with when you run into him, but you wouldn't really mind if you never saw him again. You wouldn't even think about it.

 

And the medical profession is using this AI stuff to make diagnoses, perform surgery, etc?

 

A, I need a beer!

 

"beach-bar flavor" ?
"Hints of salt and cigarette-ash mixed with sand, sweat and sunscreen aftertaste."

 

That sort of character would actually make Corona interesting. Not drinkable, but interesting.

 

It's Al Roker. And he loves A1 steak sauce

 

I used, "suggest a mixed six pack of beers for me based on my tastes and profile"

The "2026 Balanced Craft" Mixed Six-Pack

1. The Crisp Lager (The "Reset" Beer): Meanwhile Brewing Co. - Meanwhile Pilsner (or a local equivalent Czech/German Pilsner).
   • Why: In 2026, lagers are leading the market, offering a refreshing, clean, and balanced palate cleanser.
2. The Modern IPA (Citrus/Hazy): Pinthouse Brewing - Electric Jellyfish (or any top-tier Hazy IPA).
   • Why: A quintessential, award-winning Hazy IPA with prominent citrus and tropical fruit notes.
3. The West Coast IPA (Bitterness/Pine): Lagunitas IPA (or a similar classic citrus/pine-heavy IPA).
   • Why: A nod to the classic "C" hop profile (citrus/pine) that provides a bitter contrast to a hazy.
4. The Approachable Wheat: Allagash White (or Weihenstephaner Hefeweissbier).
   • Why: A Belgian-style witbier or German Hefeweizen adds a hazy, lightly spiced, and easy-drinking option.
5. The Malty Amber: New Belgium - Fat Tire Amber Ale.
   • Why: An iconic, balanced amber with subtle caramel notes.
6. The Dark & Smooth: Deschutes - Black Butte Porter (or Left Hand Milk Stout).
   • Why: A roasted but accessible dark beer, perfect for balancing the lighter, hoppy options

 

That's interesting that Al explains himself. Did you also use Google Al mode? Any connections of these beers to your personal history, posts here, etc?

 

Yep.

Would never turn down the last 4, but I don't think I mention them much, if at all.

The first 2 I've never even heard of.

 

Neither of the first two are listed here on BA. A couple of hiccups?

 

Look at AI, just making shit up.

 

Ok, Ok, stop....just stop.....

Almost did a spit-take onto the monitor after the first quote & still can't stop laughing after the second one....