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Old 01-07-2009, 07:26 PM   #5
SeanGAR
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Default Re: Beers of the World

I base my recommendations on what you seem to like, which are all quite mildly flavored.

I'd stay way from DFH ... if you like Yeunglings and Boddingtons and dislike IPAs ... you aren't likely to enjoy DFH beers, which are usually very strongly flavored (one way or another).

Adirondack ... well .. I have not been impressed with any of the beers I've had from those guys. They don't suck, but they have no great character either.

Magic Hat and SA you can get anywhere.

I'd pick up a mixed 6 pak of some German beers if you can find them:

Ayinger Maibock
Köstritzer Schwartzbier
Schneider Aventinus (great wheat beer)
Schlüssel Alt
Ayinger Celebrator or Schneider Aventinus Weizen Eisbock if you're feeling frisky

I find most American brewers do good jobs of brown ales in the American Brown style rather than Northern Brown (Newcastle). You might pick up brown ales from a range of breweries. I haven't had a first class lager from any American brewery except maybe Victory Prima Pils, but that is likely more bitter and hoppy than you'd enjoy. I have enjoyed Otter Creek Pale Ale for a nice PA that isn't a blockbuster but a nice session ale. Their Alpine Ale isn't bad either.
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