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What beer never lets you down?

Discussion in 'Beer Talk' started by messican, May 20, 2015.

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  1. messican

    messican Initiate (0) Mar 19, 2015 California

    What is your "go to" beer. A beer that has never failed you?

    Mine so far is blind pig....
     
    #1 messican, May 20, 2015
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  2. raffels

    raffels Initiate (0) Dec 12, 2009 West Virginia

    SN Torpedo. Or Pale Ale..

    Edit: Shame on me. Forgot my beloved Loose Cannon :slight_smile:
     
    #2 raffels, May 20, 2015
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  3. LMT

    LMT Initiate (0) Oct 15, 2009 Virginia

    It's not necessarily a "go to" because of the high ABV, but Bell's Expedition Stout.

    Seriously, every time I've had one it's been exactly what I've wanted from a RIS. Fresh, aged, whenever I'm in the mood for a thick, chewy, stout, it's there.
     
    #3 LMT, May 21, 2015
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  4. JoelAK

    JoelAK Initiate (0) Sep 10, 2014 New York

    Great Lakes Dortmunder Gold
     
    #4 JoelAK, May 21, 2015
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  5. lic217

    lic217 Champion (874) Aug 10, 2010 Connecticut
    Trader

    Founder's imperial stout...
     
    #5 lic217, May 21, 2015
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  6. Greels

    Greels Initiate (0) May 6, 2013 Colorado

    Ft. George Vortex. Hard to call a "go-to" since I don't live in Portland anymore, but that beer is solid no matter when, where, or how.
     
    #6 Greels, May 21, 2015
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  7. BeerBob

    BeerBob Initiate (0) May 30, 2002 Nebraska

    SN Torpedo... Me too!
     
    #7 BeerBob, May 21, 2015
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  8. bluehende

    bluehende Poo-Bah (2,440) Dec 10, 2010 Delaware
    Society

    Victory Storm King
    Victory Dirt Wolf

    seems to be a theme there.
     
    #8 bluehende, May 21, 2015
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  9. QuakeAttack

    QuakeAttack Zealot (588) Mar 19, 2012 California

    [Start]SN Pale Ale[/END]
     
    #9 QuakeAttack, May 21, 2015
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  10. hillind

    hillind Aspirant (259) Apr 24, 2010 Pennsylvania

    I can't imagine fresh Dirtwolf or Celebration ever letting me down.
     
    #10 hillind, May 21, 2015
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  11. turfy

    turfy Aspirant (240) Mar 17, 2010 Texas
    Trader

    Torpedo, Union Jack, Odell IPA... the holy trinity!
     
    #11 turfy, May 21, 2015
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  12. MLoxxer

    MLoxxer Initiate (0) May 20, 2015 Nebraska

    Samuel Smith's Taddy Porter
     
    #12 MLoxxer, May 21, 2015
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  13. MadLatvian

    MadLatvian Initiate (0) Feb 8, 2015 Michigan

    Founders Imperial Stout
    Founders Dirty Bastard
     
    #13 MadLatvian, May 21, 2015
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  14. SaisonRichBiere

    SaisonRichBiere Initiate (0) Mar 23, 2011 Michigan

    Bell's Two Hearted
    Sierra Nevada Celebration
     
    #14 SaisonRichBiere, May 21, 2015
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  15. messican

    messican Initiate (0) Mar 19, 2015 California

    Looks like i got a nice list to try new beers. Cheers!!!
     
    #15 messican, May 21, 2015
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  16. Ri0

    Ri0 Initiate (0) Jul 1, 2012 Wisconsin

    Cans of Grapefruit Sculpin.
     
    #16 Ri0, May 21, 2015
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  17. Lucular

    Lucular Poo-Bah (3,314) Jun 20, 2014 Maryland
    Society Trader

    Orval Trappist...as long as you're not talking about my wallet.
     
    #17 Lucular, May 21, 2015
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  18. Monkeyknife

    Monkeyknife Poo-Bah (3,212) Jan 8, 2007 Missouri
    Society Trader

    Two Hearted and Ten Fidy!
     
    #18 Monkeyknife, May 21, 2015
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  19. deanzaZZR

    deanzaZZR Initiate (150) Jan 8, 2015 California

    Any IPA can let you down if it's not fresh.

    Old Raspy
     
    #19 deanzaZZR, May 21, 2015
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  20. maxifunk777

    maxifunk777 Initiate (0) Feb 19, 2015 California

    Thirsty Dog Wulver
    Weyerbacher Quad
    Russian River Blind Pig
     
    #20 maxifunk777, May 21, 2015
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  21. HammsMeASAP

    HammsMeASAP Initiate (121) Jun 14, 2012 Minnesota

    Hamm's
     
    #21 HammsMeASAP, May 21, 2015
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  22. hemiman

    hemiman Initiate (0) Dec 17, 2014 Massachusetts

    Another vote for SN Torpedo.
     
    #22 hemiman, May 21, 2015
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  23. TongoRad

    TongoRad Poo-Bah (2,860) Jun 3, 2004 New Jersey
    Society Trader

    Exactly, and that's kind of why I am hesitant to name my favorite German lagers; I can see the possibility that they will not be at their best if I am not careful.

    I gotta go with Rodenbach Grand Cru, then, all things considered.
     
    #23 TongoRad, May 21, 2015
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  24. lambpasty

    lambpasty Initiate (0) May 3, 2013 New Hampshire

    Freshness issues aside:

    VaS
    Perpetual
    FBS
    Torpedo
    Celebration
    Weihenstephaner Hefe
    Abt 12
     
    #24 lambpasty, May 21, 2015
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  25. SFNC

    SFNC Zealot (516) Apr 7, 2013 North Carolina

    Ain't no disputin', it's Old Rasputin
     
    #25 SFNC, May 21, 2015
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  26. cambabeer

    cambabeer Meyvn (1,250) Dec 29, 2010 New York
    Fest Crew Society Trader

    If i'm in Gainesville, where I'm from, Swamp Head's Big Nose IPA. If I'm around other parts of florida, or the brewery is closed and I'm at the liquor store, Jai Alai. If I'm around the country, Torpedo is a safe bet. (all of this is assuming I'm in my usual IPA mood, but I'm not always)
     
    #26 cambabeer, May 21, 2015
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  27. timedwards3113

    timedwards3113 Initiate (0) Oct 21, 2014 Pennsylvania

    Sixpoint Bengali
     
    #27 timedwards3113, May 21, 2015
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  28. DrSchnitzengiggle

    DrSchnitzengiggle Initiate (0) Feb 26, 2015 Illinois

    90 minute
     
    #28 DrSchnitzengiggle, May 21, 2015
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  29. chrisjws

    chrisjws Initiate (0) Dec 3, 2014 California

    Racer 5, Sam Adams Boston Lager, Lagunitas IPA, Guinness, Pizza Port Swami's, Heretic Evil Cousin

    I'm assuming "never let you down" includes you being able to acquire it anytime.
     
    #29 chrisjws, May 21, 2015
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  30. Nmelione

    Nmelione Initiate (0) Dec 28, 2014 New Jersey
    Deactivated

    Carton - 077xx
     
    #30 Nmelione, May 21, 2015
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  31. cjohns73

    cjohns73 Zealot (598) Dec 19, 2010 Delaware

    Stone IPA. Can find it sometimes on the "obligatory" craft tap. Surprises me every time how it is exactly what I want.
     
    #31 cjohns73, May 21, 2015
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  32. MarshallBirdhouse

    MarshallBirdhouse Devotee (401) Feb 19, 2013 South Carolina
    Trader

    3F Oude Geuze and FFF Dreadnaught
     
    #32 MarshallBirdhouse, May 21, 2015
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  33. R3ason

    R3ason Initiate (0) Aug 13, 2014 Colorado

    Fresh Squeezed and Ten FIDY
     
    #33 R3ason, May 21, 2015
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  34. Givemebeer

    Givemebeer Initiate (0) Apr 6, 2013 Vermont

    Here to say this.
     
    #34 Givemebeer, May 21, 2015
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  35. messican

    messican Initiate (0) Mar 19, 2015 California

    This list is going to get me hammered. But that isn't a bad thing. :astonished::slight_smile:
     
    #35 messican, May 21, 2015
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  36. StartedwithSAM

    StartedwithSAM Initiate (0) Feb 17, 2015 Virginia

    Old Rasputin (accessible $)
     
    #36 StartedwithSAM, May 21, 2015
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  37. wolfpac255

    wolfpac255 Aspirant (266) Apr 13, 2015 Illinois
    Trader

    Revolution Anti-Hero
     
    #37 wolfpac255, May 21, 2015
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  38. Himself

    Himself Initiate (0) May 20, 2014 Massachusetts

    Maine Beer Co. Lunch
     
    #38 Himself, May 21, 2015
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  39. foundersfan1

    foundersfan1 Initiate (0) Sep 18, 2014 Missouri

    Founders Breakfast Stout and Ska Modus Hoperandi
     
    #39 foundersfan1, May 21, 2015
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  40. t420o

    t420o Initiate (0) Jul 16, 2009 Colorado

    FW Parabola

    Edit: oops, I guess for it to be my "go to" it'd have to be available longer and cheaper. Umm I'll go with Anchor California Lager
     
    #40 t420o, May 21, 2015
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