One beer to represent 'Merica

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  1. doktorhops

    doktorhops Pooh-Bah (2,065) Jan 12, 2011 Australia
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    I would have to say that (as a non-American) the beer that epitomises 'Merica for me is Sierra Nevada Torpedo - when I think America my brain automatically goes to IPA and Torpedo has that classic US IPA kick to it - 2 cents right there!
     
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  2. Beef_Curtains

    Beef_Curtains Initiate (0) Oct 14, 2013 Ohio

    CBS
     
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  3. beermeplz

    beermeplz Initiate (0) Feb 13, 2015 California

    Another SN favorite:
    Hoptimum

    mostly because I'm drinking one right now and it's still effing awesome

    but also because it's more representative of the strong/bold beers that we're known for

    but, yeah, can't front, it should be SNPA.
     
    #43 beermeplz, Jul 3, 2015
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  4. MA_hops

    MA_hops Initiate (0) May 18, 2015 Vermont

    Samuel Adam's Boston Lager....am I really the first person to post this??????
     
    #44 MA_hops, Jul 3, 2015
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  5. kholdstare93

    kholdstare93 Initiate (0) Aug 6, 2014 Canada (BC)

    As a non-American, I concur.

    Going to have some tomorrow. Classic.
     
    #45 kholdstare93, Jul 3, 2015
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  6. Chcshammonde

    Chcshammonde Initiate (0) Sep 20, 2014 California

    Sierra Nevada Pale Ale! Close second Arrogant Bastard.
     
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  7. Strangestbrewer

    Strangestbrewer Crusader (477) Oct 17, 2014 Oregon

    SNPA. No doubt. Hop that launched American craft brewing. Beer that helped apa's and ipas become Americas favorite style.
     
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  8. jesskidden

    jesskidden Grand Pooh-Bah (3,145) Aug 10, 2005 New Jersey
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    Besides Straub (noted above post #22 by drtth) there's also August Schell in New Ulm, MN - "since 1860".
     
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  9. Pisthetaerus

    Pisthetaerus Initiate (0) Dec 3, 2014 Connecticut

    Bud. Regardless of who owns AB now it's the beer that most people think of the world over when they think of American beer.
     
    #49 Pisthetaerus, Jul 3, 2015
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  10. utopiajane

    utopiajane Grand Pooh-Bah (3,982) Jun 11, 2013 New York
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    21st Amendment's Brew Free or Die.
     
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  11. gopens44

    gopens44 Grand Pooh-Bah (3,560) Aug 9, 2010 Virginia
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    I was going to make a similar point. 'merica and Muricah! or all the other cheeky Comedy Central style spellings do nothing more than perpetuate the feeling that rednecks, hicks and well, white trash in general have claimed dominion over national pride. It just devalues the appreciation for what this nation actually represents on a grand scale. Yes, there's rampant poverty juxtaposed against embarrassing wealth; unsettled racism, sexism, homophobia and just ignorant hate in general, and a political system that is best served by having all "normal" folk take sides instead of work together towards a truly strong nation, BUT - we still have the best chance at individual prosperity and most of all , freedom to do things like make a living in order to buy great beer! Sorry for the rant, but I needed to get that out.

    Oh yes, to the original question - I agree that as a "poster child" for an American beer, Bud takes it hands down. As a poster child for American craft, I'll have to lean towards Sam Adams Boston Lager.
     
    #51 gopens44, Jul 3, 2015
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  12. iong516

    iong516 Initiate (0) Jul 4, 2013 Pennsylvania

    Stenciled.
     
    #52 iong516, Jul 3, 2015
  13. Resuin

    Resuin Pooh-Bah (2,921) Jun 18, 2012 Massachusetts
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    Pliny the Elder - great DIPA (pretty "American" style) with a great reputation that's been around for a while.
     
    #53 Resuin, Jul 3, 2015
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  14. fx20736

    fx20736 Initiate (0) Mar 7, 2009 New York

    This is clearly a troll post so I am not giving an answer
     
    #54 fx20736, Jul 3, 2015
  15. FrancisT

    FrancisT Initiate (0) Apr 11, 2008 Vermont

    I agree with you 100% I've had enough of this 'Murica nonsense as well.
     
    #55 FrancisT, Jul 3, 2015
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  16. Maticus

    Maticus Initiate (0) Jun 24, 2015 California

    Sierra Nevada Pale Ale is a great choice.
     
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  17. jhavs

    jhavs Grand Pooh-Bah (3,587) Apr 16, 2015 New York
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    I agree, Samuel Adam's Boston Lager. Although I do think Sierra Nevada Pale Ale is a great choice too.
     
    #57 jhavs, Jul 3, 2015
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  18. AlcahueteJ

    AlcahueteJ Grand Pooh-Bah (3,242) Dec 4, 2004 Massachusetts
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    Except it's not really "how we do it in 'Murica" or "what's representative of American beer" or what's the most popular". The OP asked what would we enter into a contest for BEST IN THE WORLD. I understand your pick, but I'm not so sure a barrel-aged imperial stout would appeal to the rest of the world.

    From being over in the Germany forum for example or from reading posts from those in the UK like @marquis, many applaud the simpler amber and pale ales/lagers, especially those that are of the highest quality/consistency from the larger brewers. For example, Boston Lager, Brooklyn Lager, Sierra Nevada Pale Ale...etc.

    This isn't to say they wouldn't enjoy a Double Barrel Hunahpu, I just don't know that they would find that to be the "best beer in the world".
     
    #58 AlcahueteJ, Jul 3, 2015
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  19. ianous

    ianous Devotee (379) Oct 26, 2013 Connecticut

    I'm sold.
     
    #59 ianous, Jul 3, 2015
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  20. CraftBeerLos

    CraftBeerLos Zealot (682) Jul 18, 2014 North Carolina
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    I'd say you're the actual troll for posting in a discussion you clearly had no interest in... :wink:
     
    #60 CraftBeerLos, Jul 3, 2015
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