I have recently really gotten into the beer culture after turning 21. However, alot of what people call "good" beers are too bitter for me. Even something like boston lager (30 ibu) is too much for me. I really like lagers, and lighter ones. Basically im looking for a coors light except with more flavor and not too much more alcohol. And preferably low ibu so i dont get that bitter taste
WEow, you're not leaving us much there. Don't worry, a year or 2 from now you'll be a devoted hop head - the more bitter, the better. It would also help to know where you're located, so we don't start recommending beers that aren't available to you. IMO, there's a couple routes to take. Look for a lighter pilsner, like Firestone Walker Pivo Pils. Nice, flavorful without being hop forward. Maybe try some Hefeweizens, like Schneider & Sohn or Weihenstephaner. Those are not hoppy beers, but due to the yeast they often have profiles of banana and clove. Or you could go the other way entirely, and try some stouts. I would say to try a milk stout or oatmeal stout. Left Hand's Milk, Samuel Smith's Oatmeal both go down very nicely, and not hoppy at all. The best bet of all would be to find a good store locally, and ask one of the people there for recommendations, telling them what you've told us.
Good suggestions above, but if Boston Lager was too bitter I think Pivo Pils might be as well. I'd see what six pack German hell / helles lagers you have available and start there (many are labeled "original"). Use the reviews on this site to see what's what and what's popular within the style. A kolsch could work too. Maybe even Anchor California Lager.
Idk what to say to you man. I mean your going off of Coors light? Maybe beer isn't your thing as a hobby. I'm not trying to troll. But if you don't like something then maybe it's not for you. My suggestion is to try some stouts and porters. It's different than lagers and not considered light but a diff taste than "traditional" beer. Idk where you are from but if you can give that info maybe we can steer you in the direction of what might be accessible to you. Yes you can go with german/belgian styles as stated by others and maybe that's not a bad suggestion but IMO it takes a more experienced palate to appreciate those. Do you like coffee?
Oh you can also try some sessions to break you in. All Day IPA and Lakefront Extended Play are kinda easy drinkin. I know Victory has one too but cant think of it.
I'd suggest maybe a brown ale. Try Newcastle and see what you think. If you like it start looking for brown ales. Also, find a place that will allow you to build your own 6pk (our local walmart even does that) and just try some and you might be surprised with what you find.
Belgian Beers Wild Ales-farmhouse ales-Saisons German Lagers, Hefe's,Berliner's Gose Abby Ales Wheat Beers Sours-Fruit Beers-Lambics Blonde Ales Brown Ales American Porters and Stout --Milk or Sweet Stouts. Try some of those styles. If this is something you want to dabble in your going to have to just try different styles and see what you enjoy the most. I am sure I missed some styles but those , in general, are not that bitter or not bitter at all. You will discover stuff you like and don't like ( drain pour lol) over time and money lol. Good luck and Cheers!
I recommend you start with some Pilsners, Helles, or Pale Lagers. Since I don't know where you're from I'll list some that are easy to find just about everywhere. Lagunitas PILS Great Divide Nomad North Coast Scrimshaw Pilsner Brooklyn Pilsner Weihenstephaner Original Paulaner Original Münchner Stoudt's Gold Lager Anchor California Lager Bell's Lager Of The Lakes New Belgium Shift Pale Lager Kona Longboard Island Lager Also, try Anchor Steam...
You've got to decide if you like hops at all, or if you want to drink malty beers. If you want to try to get more acquainted with beers which have a hop presence, then you could look at English-style Pale Ales in this list: http://www.beeradvocate.com/beer/style/154/ English styles use a malt and hop compo that are not so pronounced as American versions, but they do have good beer flavor. Check out other English styles too from the list that is a level above the link I posted. http://www.beeradvocate.com/beer/style/
Pale ales, ambers, blondes, English browns, milds, pale ales, Scottish ales, Smithwicks, Euro lagers, Kolsch, etc. might all work. The best bet is to hit up any places that serve flights such as craft brewery tap rooms, brew pubs and so forth and try as many different flight as you can. Many bars specializing in craft beer also offer flights or will give you a taste or two. Experiment. After a while go back and try stuff you didn't like at first. As you explore you will discover that your tastes change and evolve.
