Tips for a Beer Newbie

You don't need to keep beers cold, but keep them away from light. There are recommended cellar temperatures; here's more info on beer storage - http://beeradvocate.com/beer/101/store

 

Stick around. You'll learn a lot.

 

Well I bet this will get moved asap. Do you have a cellar?

I do not. So I store a few things at room temp.
anything over 8% and out of the UV light will be fine. Sure 55f is better, but hey this is Florida and you dig 20 feet down u hit water or start a sink hole. ask questions, follow you Own tastes. experience is a great teacher.

If you hit a bad beer, try it again some time later. You never know. ENJOY the beer journey

 

What are your favorite syles thus far?

 

Find a style or three that you like and try as many beers in that style as possible. Be open minded. In general, try as many different beers as you can.

 

Try everything. As you learn what styles you like, keep trying more or more from that style. Resist the urge to look them up first before you buy them, as the ratings may sway you in one direction or the other. Rate the beers without looking at the current rating, too.

 

Try everything, but don't buy too much at once.
Try the stuff put out by breweries near you - there's probably good stuff where you are.
Sierra Nevada will start brewing in NC soon - keep your ears open for any related events.

 

Just drink a lot of different beer. In time, you'll catch on to what will sell quickly.

 

im kinda new to beer too ive been drinking regular beer for a couple years (im 23) and recently i tried a craft beer and i started trying all different kinds of crafts now. ive been getting an urge to buy some of the beer i always drank tho cause i miss it cause ive been trying all these craft beers lol this place looks nice for beer newbies

 

Try different varieties of the styles you like and dislike also. You may not like a lager per say, but may like a helles style lager, or a flavored lager.

Also, don't listen people who scoff at you for your selections. Drink what your taste buds say to drink, not what ratings or "experts" tell you to drink. you'll find your certain styles soon enough.

 

Try as many different styles as you can, it's tough once you find that one style that you really LOVE!
Drink the IPAs as soon as you can!
Drink stouts and porters old or new!
Don't be afraid of trying styles you, at first try, did not like.
There are some really cool people on here that can offer great advice!
Enjoy your new journey into craft beer!

 

Not sure if you're going to like it or not, but Westbrook Gose is an interesting beer and style. If it's not your cup of tea, they make awesome stouts.

 

Don't get blown out trying every IPA you can get your hands on. Try one or two new beers a week but of every style.

 

Try some Duck Rabbit.

 

Beer is for drinking so only buy as much as you plan on drinking that day or weekend. Enjoy it responsibly. Don't worry about trying a certain beer from a certain brewery. Odds are you can find a beer closer to home that is virtually the same, way cheaper, and easier to get. Trading is fun. Try home brewing. Visit breweries when you can. Cook with beer when you can. Get proper glassware. Most important of all, NEVER get into an argument on this website because you will lose.

 

You live in a good place for micros enjoy

 

i really dislike ipas. why are they so popular?

 

Because you are in the minority... I would bet that over time, your opinion will change. Then you'll want DIPA's...