The Quintessential Beer

Discussion in 'Beer Talk' started by AugustusRex, Dec 23, 2014.

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  1. Hop-Droppen-Roll

    Hop-Droppen-Roll Initiate (0) Nov 5, 2013 Minnesota

    I don't know, man... I see what you're trying to get at, but this is a little like asking what song I think best represents all music as a whole...
     
    #21 Hop-Droppen-Roll, Dec 23, 2014
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  2. Srkolodn

    Srkolodn Savant (1,050) Dec 26, 2013 New York
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    I think bud light, best beer in the world.
     
    #22 Srkolodn, Dec 23, 2014
  3. cavedave

    cavedave Grand Pooh-Bah (4,157) Mar 12, 2009 New York
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    Me too
     
    #23 cavedave, Dec 23, 2014
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  4. boilermakerbrew

    boilermakerbrew Initiate (0) Aug 13, 2010 Indiana

    I'll go old school; I think of Hofbrau Original Lager on draft.

    I can never pass this stuff up. I don't know if it is the incredible smoothness and drinkability or if it's just in my German ancestry, it just goes down perfect every time. For example, this past weekend there was a "Nightmare Before Christmas" tapping event of primarily dark, imperial beers. After about 8 half pours of dark beers, I saw this on tap and immediately ordered it to give my palate an imperial break. Hit the spot perfectly and paired well with the free chips and salsa from the restaurant next door.
     
    #24 boilermakerbrew, Dec 23, 2014
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  5. gibgink

    gibgink Pooh-Bah (1,581) Oct 27, 2014 Missouri
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    Stairway to Heaven?

    Subject now derailed! :wink:
     
    #25 gibgink, Dec 23, 2014
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  6. rvajohn

    rvajohn Initiate (0) Nov 22, 2012 Virginia

    I rarely ever drink it anymore, but Sam Adams Boston Lager is what comes to mind for beer without leaning to heavily in one direction or another. Just a good basic beer
     
    #26 rvajohn, Dec 23, 2014
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  7. Phigg1102

    Phigg1102 Initiate (0) Sep 29, 2013 New York

    That is a really tough question. Honestly American Pilsner is the first thing that comes to mind, unfortunately thats probably because of growing up with the notion that it was the only style available. With my currant mindset I might have to say something like a Belgian Pale, maybe Duvel or Orval. Orval especially because it encompasses so many charecteristics.
     
    #27 Phigg1102, Dec 23, 2014
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  8. BBThunderbolt

    BBThunderbolt Grand High Pooh-Bah (7,846) Sep 24, 2007 Kiribati
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    I think of the perfect Pale Ale, Deschutes Mirror Pond.
     
    #28 BBThunderbolt, Dec 23, 2014
  9. Eriktheipaman

    Eriktheipaman Pooh-Bah (2,303) Sep 4, 2010 California
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    To me Anchor Steam it the most beery beer.
     
    #29 Eriktheipaman, Dec 23, 2014
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  10. FutureJack

    FutureJack Initiate (0) Oct 30, 2007 California

    Probably an English ale, as those are the beers I started drinking back before craft beer became such a domestic pastime. So maybe Boddington's?
     
    #30 FutureJack, Dec 23, 2014
  11. Domingo

    Domingo Grand Pooh-Bah (4,252) Apr 23, 2005 Colorado
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    Another vote for American macro lager (or "American Pilsner" if you like). I think that's just what I'll always associate with beer. Most of the world's beers are pretty close to it after all.
     
    #31 Domingo, Dec 23, 2014
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  12. McMatt7

    McMatt7 Initiate (0) Jul 30, 2014 Pennsylvania

    Strohs
     
    #32 McMatt7, Dec 23, 2014
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  13. sjjn

    sjjn Pundit (852) Jun 4, 2004 California

    Helles...
     
    #33 sjjn, Dec 23, 2014
  14. UCLABrewN84

    UCLABrewN84 Initiate (0) Mar 18, 2010 California

    Anchor Steam.
     
    #34 UCLABrewN84, Dec 23, 2014
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  15. shnsajax

    shnsajax Initiate (0) Jul 2, 2013 Idaho

    Abt 12
     
    #35 shnsajax, Dec 23, 2014
  16. kfh227

    kfh227 Initiate (0) Jan 23, 2011 Connecticut

    Brooklyn chocolate stout.

    Grabbing some tweasonale from dogfishhead also.

    Blend?
     
    #36 kfh227, Dec 23, 2014
  17. DrumKid003

    DrumKid003 Initiate (0) Aug 10, 2013 Oklahoma

    Style(s): IPA or Pale Ale
    Beer(s): If given a particular style I could pick one, but first thing that comes to mind every time would be difficult.
     
    #37 DrumKid003, Dec 23, 2014
  18. Doctor_Bogenbroom

    Doctor_Bogenbroom Initiate (0) Nov 2, 2014 Pennsylvania

    Brown ales.
     
    #38 Doctor_Bogenbroom, Dec 23, 2014
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  19. Svingjo

    Svingjo Initiate (0) Jul 21, 2012 Canada (BC)

    Pale Ales and IPAs
     
    #39 Svingjo, Dec 23, 2014
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  20. Hoppsbabo

    Hoppsbabo Pooh-Bah (2,053) Jan 29, 2012 England
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    Just pale ale in a pint glass.
     
    #40 Hoppsbabo, Dec 23, 2014
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