Weekend beer talk: Beck's anyone?

[Davey]

Ya know, Beck's seems to be better than it used to be. Or maybe just more consistent. I've always enjoyed it when it was good, but sometimes I've been disappointed. At best it has a nice fresh taste, with a hint of that flavor I like so much in Pilsner Urquell. Not nearly to that standard, but still very good. And lately it's been on sale at Albertsons in 12-packs for $9.99, plus they have a promotion right now for a $7.00 rebate on two 12-packs, so it's a pretty damn good deal too at $6.50 per 12-pack after rebate. Needless to say, being both a beer lover and a cheapass, I'm all over that deal. And it's tasting pretty fine on a hot Saturday, too

[Slosh]

Beck's is fine by me. It's beer-flavored beer. What a strange concept!

NP: "Even After All" - Finley Quaye

[tentoze]

Ya know, Beck's seems to be better than it used to be. Or maybe just more consistent. I've always enjoyed it when it was good, but sometimes I've been disappointed. At best it has a nice fresh taste, with a hint of that flavor I like so much in Pilsner Urquell. Not nearly to that standard, but still very good. And lately it's been on sale at Albertsons in 12-packs for $9.99, plus they have a promotion right now for a $7.00 rebate on two 12-packs, so it's a pretty damn good deal too at $6.50 per 12-pack after rebate. Needless to say, being both a beer lover and a cheapass, I'm all over that deal. And it's tasting pretty fine on a hot Saturday, too

Beck's has always been pretty tasty in my book. I picked up a 6 of Sam Adams' Summer Ale a coupla days ago for a first try- now THAT is damned good beer around my hacienda..........



P.S.- the one copy of Blue available across the street didn't have the right initials scratched in it, but I picked it up anyhoo...along with T. Van Zandt's High, Low and In Between; Country Joe's Goodbye Blues, Graham Nash/David Crosby; and Stevie Wonder's Hotter Than July- total damage: $9.65.

[Swish]

else is handy. I feel the same about St. Pauli Girl as well; not bad, but not great. All the "green bottle beers" seem to have a funky taste that I can't get past. Anyway, I just picked up a case of Victory Hop Devil Ale, my current favorite in the micro-brewery category and one I've mentioned here before. Man, it's just too good for words.Now that I finished off the last of my Sam Adams Winter Lager, one of my favorite beers in the world, I needed something tasty after spending most of my time drinking low-carb crap like Miller Lite. Oh, I almost forgot, I picked up another case of that too for later on in the week so I can keep my youthful figure and low cholesterol.

The Flyers / Lightning game 7 is on at 7 PM and I'll needs lots of frothy beer to get me thru this one. It should be quite nasty with plenty of hard checks and general mayhem. I'm so nervous I can hardly stand myself right now. Why do sports do this to me? I must be some kind of cracker. So it's hot in Arizona Davey? Gee, that's really odd. It's about 85 degrees here and very humid here today, but I LOVE summer so I'm not going to complain about it.

Swish Baby

NP: The Libertines - Up the Bracket

[DarrenH]

Go Lightning!

Ya got any Hank Williams?

You might need it.

There's a tear in my beer.......



Darren

[Swish]

Go Lightning!

Ya got any Hank Williams?

You might need it.

There's a tear in my beer.......



Darren

The Flyers may lose, but they did slaughter Tampa 6-2 in Tampa, and it could have been worse. Yes, they are on the road and missing two excellent defensemen and a forward, and they are a bit beat up. But they've put plenty of hurt on the Lightning, so we shall see my friend. Don't get too cocky or Swish will be relentless if Tampa chokes.

We shall see,
Swish Baby

[DarrenH]

The Flyers may lose, but they did slaughter Tampa 6-2 in Tampa, and it could have been worse. Yes, they are on the road and missing two excellent defensemen and a forward, and they are a bit beat up. But they've put plenty of hurt on the Lightning, so we shall see my friend. Don't get too cocky or Swish will be relentless if Tampa chokes.

We shall see,
Swish Baby

Actually, I was just jerking yer chain.

Since the Wings have exited I've developed a soft spot for those Flames.

Good luck with the Flyers tonight.

NP: Cressida - s/t

[Toady]

even in college i was a bit of a beer snob. honestly i can't drink Beck's.

i'm all over the Magic Hat line of beers. their Humble Patience (Irish red) is probably my favorite beer.

and Sam Adams of course. Harpoon also. these are all local breweries and i love them dearly!

[Slosh]

Anyway, I just picked up a case of Victory Hop Devil Ale, my current favorite in the micro-brewery category and one I've mentioned here before. Man, it's just too good for words.

Blech! If I ever have the need to completely remove all traces of hydration from my body I'll be sure to reach for a Hop Devil. Makes temperance seem like a reasonable idea. Gak!

NP: Modest Mouse - Good News For People Who Love Bad News

[Davey]

Anyway, I just picked up a case of Victory Hop Devil Ale, my current favorite in the micro-brewery category and one I've mentioned here before. Man, it's just too good for words..........So it's hot in Arizona Davey? Gee, that's really odd. It's about 85 degrees here and very humid here today, but I LOVE summer so I'm not going to complain about it........NP: The Libertines - Up the Bracket

Yeah, I wouldn't mind having a case of that Devil Ale myself, if it's this stuff you're talking about....



If it is, ignore whatever that bonehead Sloshy says, cause it's some good suds. I was kind of zaggerating on the heat. It's actually a pleasant 92 here today and dry. Probably feels a cooler than you. Spent lot of time outside. Now the last few weeks up in the low 100s was a different tune, but not bad at all today. The Libertines rock. Hockey is a silly game but have a good one

[-Jar-]

Ya know, Beck's seems to be better than it used to be. Or maybe just more consistent. I've always enjoyed it when it was good, but sometimes I've been disappointed. At best it has a nice fresh taste, with a hint of that flavor I like so much in Pilsner Urquell. Not nearly to that standard, but still very good. And lately it's been on sale at Albertsons in 12-packs for $9.99, plus they have a promotion right now for a $7.00 rebate on two 12-packs, so it's a pretty damn good deal too at $6.50 per 12-pack after rebate. Needless to say, being both a beer lover and a cheapass, I'm all over that deal. And it's tasting pretty fine on a hot Saturday, too

Beck's Dark just might be my favorite beer. Gosh we used to drink a ton of that stuff. Remember Michelob Dry? We used to get Mick Drys and Beck's Dark. I don't even know if they make Mick Dry anymore.. that was back in 1990..

My favorite for cheap is still Rolling Rock.. one swig and I can almost smell the smoke and hear The Jesus Lizard cranking in the background..

-jar