r/beer

I actually really like Miller Lite, it’s been a favorite for a long time. For what it is, the taste and drinkability suits me well. As I “came of age” and learned how AB was taking over smaller crafts, screwing with their recipes and then shutting them down just so they could takeover their distribution and other stuff. This made me only want to stick with Miller Lite even more. All this stuff was long before any media manufactured boycotts and I’m not even on “that side.” As you’re about to read.

For as much as I try to keep up with things. I never knew the Coors family is basically what started the Heritage
Foundation. At first I thought, “ah this is something from a long time ago and the current generation surely isn’t still involved.” I couldn’t be more wrong. Individuals from the Coors family who directly profit from the sale of MolsonCoors products continue to actively donate and participate with the “vision” of the Heritage Foundation. Even going as far as to being directly involved in project 2025 stuff.

I don’t need to guide people in their thoughts or sway how they should vote, but personally I feel the Heritage Foundation is more directly responsible for the division in the United States than probably just about any other entity. They are literally what makes the other entities possible.

I’ll stop, just to say. Thanks for all the fun times Miller Lite, some of the best memories were before shit ass Coors even got involved. Maybe someday you’ll break free again.

For me it's dazed and confused when they open the trunk and it's full of beer

Four out of twelve beers in my twelve pack were half full. Reached out to them. Ghosted.

My doctor is asking me to reduce my beer consumption and replace with alcohol free options, any recommendations

I’m Norwegian and I’m very fond of Guinness, however over here, in my opinion at least, the Guinness you buy in a can at the store tastes of utter disappointment compared to the Guinness you get on tap in bars. It tastes watered down, weak. I’m curious if that’s the case in other countries, though admittedly most curious about Ireland. I just happened to be over there a few months ago but during that weekend I didn’t think to check and I’m furious with myself. 

Also, one time at a bar as the bartender was pouring me a Guinness, he started telling me how Guinness isn’t actually a real stout. I can’t remember his reasonings, but he came off rather pretentious so I’d like to believe it’s just petty snobbery, but is it true?

Case of sculpin at Costco in Colorado for $25.99. 6 regular, 6 grapefruit, 6 pineapple, and 6 blonde with salt and lime. Packaged last month. Had to buy for old times sake! I know everyone says Sculpin is shit nowadays but I’m excited for this at this price point and freshness.

Does anyone know where I can get Yuengling beer in Southern California? I know they don’t distribute to California, but is there a liquor store anywhere between Los Angeles and San Diego that carries it?

Background: I’m from Mexico. I first heard the whispers of Westvleteren 12 back in my university days, nearly two decades ago. Since then, it became my personal "white whale." I tried importing it; failed. I asked "expert" beer boutiques in Mexico, they promised the world and delivered nothing.

My brother has lived in Berlin for 8 years. This year, he finally convinced my whole family (parents, sister, wife, and me) to do a massive 3-week European tour. When he suggested Bruges, Belgium, something clicked. I knew this was my chance.

I quickly learned the "official" rules: the Abbey or In de Vrede. With no reservation and the Abbey being too far for a family outing, I went to the Bruges Beer Museum. No luck at the bar, but the bartender, a total pro who spoke some Spanish gave me a tip: "Check the tiny shops early, they use it for credibility, but it goes fast." He suggested I try a La Trappe Quadrupel they had on tap to prime my palate. I loved it, but it wasn't The Twelve.

On my last day in Bruges, I’d given up. I was walking with my wife near the Church of Our Lady, just enjoying the city. We ducked into a random souvenir shop (magnets, shirts, the usual). I saw a beer shelf with La Trappe and thought, "Might as well grab some for me and my brother." I looked down at a wooden crate on the floor... and there it was. Yellow label, black ink and the yellow cap. Only four bottles left. I took two. One for me, one for my brother.

Today is my final day in Berlin before heading back to Mexico. After 21 days of traveling with the people I love most, we finally cracked them. It wasn't just a beer; it was the perfect goodbye to this continent and a thank you to my brother.

The Westvleteren 12:

When you finally pour it, the first thing you notice is the gravity. It pours a deep, murky with a thick, tan head that clings to the glass like it doesn't want to leave.

Aroma:
Before you even sip, it hits you with a massive wave of dark, sun-dried fruits. Think of macerated raisins, figs, and plums. Because of the Trappist yeast, there’s this underlying "Belgian funk" a spicy, peppery note that cuts through the sweetness of the malt.

Palate:
The first sip is transformative. It’s remarkably creamy, almost velvety. You get burnt caramel and dark chocolate, but then the complexity of the 10.2% ABV shows up. It doesn't burn; it glows. It’s a warm, "boozy" hug that tastes like bittersweet molasses and spice.

The Finish:
This is where the engineering of the monks shines. For such a heavy, complex beer, it finishes surprisingly dry. It doesn't leave your palate sticky. Instead, it leaves a lingering taste of toasted bread and a slight earthiness that makes you want to go back in immediately.
It is a beer that demands you sit down and stop talking for a second. It tastes like time, patience, and in my case, eighteen years of anticipation.

Brazillian here! So, we are pretty much used to drinking very carbonated, stupidly cold, lighter beers, drank canned Guinness for the first time today. Pretty shite experience tbf, do you guys have any tips to making it a bit better? Really liked the taste, the thing that didn't do it for me was the texture (maybe) of a more nitrogenated beer.

If ya'll have any tips abt that i'll gladly hear.

I've always loved Kirin Ichiban, typically only seeing it at japanese restraunts. For years had only had it out the bottle. Always have my eyes peeled for it on draught but it's rare. First time I had a pitcher of it, I realized it tasted way different. Huh, probably dirty lines or something. Next time at a different place a year later same thing. I walk into my local pub and see it on draft again and alas SAME THING. Am I crazy? Im in midwest USA btw. Normally its a very easy drinking, super light slight fruity drink (similar to a farmhouse ale like new glarus spcow) but on draught its like a bastardized version of itself that's too fruity and bitterness is either gone or overpowering

Curious about what beer taste like. Would be helpful if given beer name and description. The more generic the beer the better!

I’m throwing a Havana Nights party and looking for some Cuban-style beers for the event. Ideally, something that is authentic and easy to purchase (I’m in Southern California). I’m not opposed to something that is Cuban-adjacent. Just looking for quality, taste, and authenticity. Cheers.

For some reason, NA beer while I enjoy it isn’t quite scratching the itch. But I do want to keep my alcohol consumption low.

I used to drink Bell’s Light Hearted but I can’t even find that one near me anymore. I’ve been liking the Sierra Nevada Pilsners in the 9 ounce can. Only 4.7% alcohol and around 100 calories.

Is there anything else out there like that?

Is it me or are there way more rebates on packaged product this year?

Picked up 24 cans of Summerfest for $24 after a $10 rebate, and 24 cans of Surly's Throwback Variety Box for $32 after a $10 rebate. To top it off, my store gives roughly 5% back as store credit, which is another $3 towards my next purchase.

Also saw rebate offers for Bell's, Kona, and a few others.

I don't remember beer being this cheap.

It started out as a bet. I could've sworn there was 1 or 2 sketchy gas stations in New Mexico, US, that I was sure still had it. Nothing. Apparently no one in the state carries it at all anymore, for years now. I also happen to work at a bar, and after talking to my manager who also checked, unless we have a specific need for it, it won't be brought out for us to distribute, let alone buy a single case. Bet's off, and at this point I just want to sit down with my friend and enjoy a few cans of Hamm's. Without having to drive out of state, what could I do to import even just 1 case of this liquid gold?

I have 7 cans beer in the back of my fridge for almost 3 years. I found 2 packs in my little brother's fridge when he passed away 3 years ago. I drank 1 of the beers on the one year anniversary of his passing and it was still good. The rest I haven't touched. Are these still safe to drink? Does anyone know how long they stay good for? I would like drink them on days that have meaning, so that's why I'm trying to see how long they will even stay good for, if even still good at all.

This sub doesn't allow pics... I don't know how to show the 2 packs I have.

Thank you 🩵

Edit for the names of the beers: Genese Cream Ale, Theoretical Jam Wheat Ale, Southern Tier Juice Jolt extra juicy ipa, Southern Tier double ipa