Does anyone know of a beer manufacturer that makes beer that is smooth and less bitter...I have a friend that isn't much of a beer drinker and I think that he might be more inclined if it were something smoother. Thus far the only beers he has tolerated was Sam Adams Dark and Penn Dark. Any recommendations would be helpful and cost isn't really an issue.
06-27-2007, 12:10 PM
Rich-n-Texas
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Originally Posted by PeruvianSkies
Does anyone know of a beer manufacturer that makes beer that is smooth and less bitter...I have a friend that isn't much of a beer drinker and I think that he might be more inclined if it were something smoother. Thus far the only beers he has tolerated was Sam Adams Dark and Penn Dark. Any recommendations would be helpful and cost isn't really an issue.
Isn't that an oxymoron? :confused5:
Smooth and less bitter than what? Those are subjective terms.
Is there a difference between a beer that's described as an Amber ale and one that's described as a Pale ale?
Bobsticks, I thought that beer you named: Fraoch, was a typo and you meant French. :idea: I've never seen any of the beers pictured here anywhere in my travels!
06-27-2007, 04:11 PM
bobsticks
Rich,
The Fraoch is fairly rare over here, you ususally gotta know somebody who knows somebody...at least in the midwest. I suspect there are some laws regarding brewing with heather that none but a few importers will circumvent.
P-Sky, have you started with the basics? It's kind of a vague question and one would normally think of the light stuff...How about a Sierra Nevada Pale Ale, or a Samuel Smith's Nut Brown Ale...or even a proper Black 'N' Tan?
06-27-2007, 08:49 PM
PeruvianSkies
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Originally Posted by bobsticks
Rich,
The Fraoch is fairly rare over here, you ususally gotta know somebody who knows somebody...at least in the midwest. I suspect there are some laws regarding brewing with heather that none but a few importers will circumvent.
P-Sky, have you started with the basics? It's kind of a vague question and one would normally think of the light stuff...How about a Sierra Nevada Pale Ale, or a Samuel Smith's Nut Brown Ale...or even a proper Black 'N' Tan?
Well, all I know is that he has been more of a fan of the darker beers and I was curious if there might be some dark beers out there that present themselves as being smooth in nature that I have not tried myself.
07-03-2007, 12:03 PM
jlcct
Has your friend tried Newcastle? It's in most bars here in CT and it's dark, very smooth and generally well excepted by people who are new to the dark beer scene. It's not thick like Guiness, which I love, and it's not thin like all the cheap stuff that's always on tap. I hope I didn't insult you with such a popular brand but I don't know your region of the country or your friends experiences.
That's a cool dog by the way. Habits are hard to break so tell him to keep away from that fridge.