Beer

[blank_dave]

Ok, time to embarrass myself again.

I shall be going out this weekend, and I was requested to bring beer.

No problem, right? I haven't bought beer for drinking since university, so nearly 20 years ago. (I have bought to cook with though.) Even then, I hadn't really developed a taste for it. I used to get either Molson Dry or Ice, the one without much aftertaste.

For drinks of any kind, I like sweet (Coke, Kamikazes and Zombies) and I rather dislike the typical beer aftertaste.

What would you recommend as a nice beer to take along/try? Being able to pick it up at the local Beer Store or LCBO would be a plus as well.

I'm trying all sorts of new stuff as of late, so what the hey.

 

[Hangman]

Depends on what image you want to project!! The major brands all taste the same, so it wont really matter...

 

[mikec8inch]

Ok, time to embarrass myself again.

Being able to pick it up at the local Beer Store or LCBO would be a plus as well.

where else would you buy booze?

20 beers to go at the bar.

 

[turkana]

Ontario

Creemore: it has a fresh taste (it's natural with no preservatives and has to be refrigerated all the time.
Mill Street: You can't go wrong with their Tank House or Stock Ale. Stock Ale is more enjoyable during the summer though.

Import

Stella: great average beer...have never met anyone that didn't like it.
Pilsner Urquell: a great fall beer

I wouldn't take a Molson, Labatt or Laker brands...

 

[Kyra.Graves]

When I bring beer to an event I'm a fan of the Heineken mini keg (5L), it's available at the LCBO. On a per beer cost it is slightly more than buying bottles but it's something unique and everyone can enjoy a fresh draft which isn't something you normally do at home.

 

[luckyjackson]

I second the vote for Stella. Everyone seems to like it.

 

[Hangman]

Keith's is good too

 

[genintoronto]

I'm a new fan of my recent re-discovery: Labatt 50.

The hyptsers have appropriated it as well, but I don't care. I'm above the insult.

 

[MissCroft]

I'm a new fan of my recent re-discovery: Labatt 50.

The hyptsers have appropriated it as well, but I don't care. I'm above the insult.

50 fans unite! I've been drinking it for a few years and yeah, I'm above the insults too.

 

[roadhog]

I switched from Keith's to Bud Light over the summer. Costs about the same, and no real aftertaste.

 

[Brill]

If you're supplying for other people, bring two different types. I wouldn't give it much thought unless you know they're beer snobs, most guys will drink any kind.
For people who don't really like beer, maybe a Lime flavoured Bud Light?

But if I was going to be there, I'd hope you'd bring Guinness.

 

[genintoronto]

50 fans unite! I've been drinking it for a few years and yeah, I'm above the insults too.

I've always thought that your ass looks... er, that your posts are very thoughtful and interesting, and you just confirmed my good impression.

 

[4Times]

50? Oh Man. I didn't think they still made it. Very retro-Cool Gen and MissCroft.

Dave, You won't get any flak if you buy a light beer like Coors (Very boring but acceptable) and good old Canadian. At most get togethers, these two names are almost expected to be there.

My own favorite is Rikards Red. Served nice and cold at the Keg.

 

[fuji]

Oh god none of you guys have any taste whatsoever.

Here are my suggestions:

Wellington Country Ale

Amsterdam Nut Brown

Yes those are smaller local breweries. If you insist on going with a name then pay homage to its history and buy Creemore. If you *really* insist on buying a mainstream beer that was never a micro then buy Guiness.

It might be an idea to bring a mix of light/dark beers as some people prefer one over the other.

 

[EntertainmentMan2000]

Miller Genuine Draft

 

[Insidious Von]

50...bring back Old Vienna.

It depends what image you want to project:

A tenderfoot = Coors Light
A hipster = Sleeman's
A real Canadian = Moosehead
An experienced beer drinker = Beck's
A masochist = Sergeant Major IPA

 

[Never Compromised]

go to a beer store that lets you mix and match, and put together a sampler pack.

 

[Mr. Lucky]

I drink my beer like it's water. I don't get drunk that easy but in your case if you have not drank beer in a long time your going to pass out after two bottles

 

[Kyra.Graves]

Gotta love a girl who brings a keg to a party

Is it really a party if no one brings a keg?

*drifts off into some very foggy memories of school*

 

[peteeey]

La fin du Monde (the end of the world), a surprisingly sweet beer that packs a 9 per cent alcohol wallop.