DETMURDS 7 Report post Posted October 29, 2010 Yes,..I am from Fraser. Michigan, but I live in Seabeck, Washington,..outside of Seattle, about two hours. Micro brews are outstanding here. But, this is what I have to say about beer. It depends on what you are doing,..for me,..if I am outside doing some work on the tractor, in the barn, or in the garden, I drink the cheap stuff. Stuff like Milwaukee's Best,..it is about quench, not a taste testing event. I have been told I shouldn't drink that cheap crap, but when I ask them what would they drink, they say Miller! Miller makes Milwaukee's best,...same crap! On the other hand,..if it is a festive event like Thanksgiving, or a festival for example,..I like something with great taste, a stout, or a porter does well. One can never go wrong drinking a fine-crafted pilsner, or heavy ale brew either. I grow hops on my farm just for the beauty of the flower, and there is nothing like the aroma of it either. One sniff, you want to drink a gallon of some fine brew! Beer is just good food, no matter what style or brand it might be. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wingfan13 44 Report post Posted October 29, 2010 Yes,..I am from Fraser. Michigan, but I live in Seabeck, Washington,..outside of Seattle, about two hours. Micro brews are outstanding here. But, this is what I have to say about beer. It depends on what you are doing,..for me,..if I am outside doing some work on the tractor, in the barn, or in the garden, I drink the cheap stuff. Stuff like Milwaukee's Best,..it is about quench, not a taste testing event. I have been told I shouldn't drink that cheap crap, but when I ask them what would they drink, they say Miller! Miller makes Milwaukee's best,...same crap! On the other hand,..if it is a festive event like Thanksgiving, or a festival for example,..I like something with great taste, a stout, or a porter does well. One can never go wrong drinking a fine-crafted pilsner, or heavy ale brew either. I grow hops on my farm just for the beauty of the flower, and there is nothing like the aroma of it either. One sniff, you want to drink a gallon of some fine brew! Beer is just good food, no matter what style or brand it might be. Cool, do you know what kind of hops are growing ? If I were you, I would be brewing beer with those things. Tale some pictures. I would love to see them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest scottj Report post Posted October 29, 2010 My favorite beer while watching the wings is probably Killians... can't beat a red lager while watching the red wings SO DELICIOUS I want to brew my own beer some day... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DETMURDS 7 Report post Posted October 29, 2010 Cool, do you know what kind of hops are growing ? If I were you, I would be brewing beer with those things. Tale some pictures. I would love to see them. Cascade Hops! As for pics, we have to wait until next year. I did brew at one time, enjoyed it but with all the animals, toys, and farm equipment I don't have the time to do so at this time. ..My wife says I have too many hobbies as it is. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jollymania 162 Report post Posted October 29, 2010 I grow my own hops, night now i only have nugget cause they just happened to be selling it at the local plant store Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hockeytown0001 7,652 Report post Posted October 29, 2010 Who else uses BeerAdvocate? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wingfan13 44 Report post Posted October 29, 2010 Who else uses BeerAdvocate? Every day. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hockeytown0001 7,652 Report post Posted October 29, 2010 What are you known as on there? Link to my profile - HockeytownBrew Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ACallToArms 270 Report post Posted October 29, 2010 I brew my own, so those are my favorite beers I have a smokey porter, a nice belgian-style IPA, and apriocot wheat right now. I'll probably brew a stout next weekend. Molson is my hockey watching beer. Other than that I'm a fan of anything microbrewed. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hockeytown0001 7,652 Report post Posted October 30, 2010 I'll drink Miller Lite while watching the Wings. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jollymania 162 Report post Posted October 30, 2010 here's an irish stout that totally kills guinness Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hockeytown0001 7,652 Report post Posted October 30, 2010 I'd be willing to bet a lot of beers are better than Guinness. I was not impressed by it at all. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jollymania 162 Report post Posted October 31, 2010 I'd be willing to bet a lot of beers are better than Guinness. I was not impressed by it at all. well guiness is one of the worst beers in the world, but some people seem to think it is good, it obviously isn't Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jollymania 162 Report post Posted November 1, 2010 Support michigan damn this beer is a tasty one Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hockeytown0001 7,652 Report post Posted November 1, 2010 Only Michigan bottled beer I've had is Wolverine. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thedisappearer 291 Report post Posted November 1, 2010 I want to brew my own beer some day... It's much easier than you think. If you can boil water and follow basic instructions, you can brew beer. Hell, I can brew a decent wheat beer, and my red ale is pretty good, too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jollymania 162 Report post Posted November 2, 2010 Only Michigan bottled beer I've had is Wolverine. shameful tonight having some from cleveland: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wingfan13 44 Report post Posted November 3, 2010 Just got done brewing a peach wheat. This one should turn out well. I was sober during the whole brewing process and it went smoothly. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Konnan511 1,736 Report post Posted November 3, 2010 I only support Michigan beer. A close family friend is the brewmast for Shorts beer, so i mostly drink that, except Molson or Labatte is what i drank during Wings' games. I'd love to try some of your home brewed beers!!! Any of you guys near Traverse City =] Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wingfan13 44 Report post Posted November 3, 2010 I only support Michigan beer. A close family friend is the brewmast for Shorts beer, so i mostly drink that, except Molson or Labatte is what i drank during Wings' games. I'd love to try some of your home brewed beers!!! Any of you guys near Traverse City =] Can you convince him to ship me some Hangin Frank ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jollymania 162 Report post Posted November 3, 2010 Can you convince him to ship me some Hangin Frank ? me too Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hockeytown0001 7,652 Report post Posted November 3, 2010 I only support Michigan beer. A close family friend is the brewmast for Shorts beer, so i mostly drink that, except Molson or Labatte is what i drank during Wings' games. I'd love to try some of your home brewed beers!!! Any of you guys near Traverse City =] How often do you find locally brewed cherry brews up there? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Konnan511 1,736 Report post Posted November 3, 2010 How often do you find locally brewed cherry brews up there? Lol a lot, there are quite a few up here, plus there are some AMAZING local cherry wines. Obviously, they brews and wines are most abundant during the Cherry Festival, but year round there are some good ones. The best cherry brew is hands down the Black Cherry Porter by Shorts. I recommend it if you find it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jollymania 162 Report post Posted November 3, 2010 Lol a lot, there are quite a few up here, plus there are some AMAZING local cherry wines. Obviously, they brews and wines are most abundant during the Cherry Festival, but year round there are some good ones. The best cherry brew is hands down the Black Cherry Porter by Shorts. I recommend it if you find it. i have 5 lbs of door county cherries right now that i am going to make a wild ale from, sort of related Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Konnan511 1,736 Report post Posted November 3, 2010 i have 5 lbs of door county cherries right now that i am going to make a wild ale from, sort of related Send me some I love cherry anything ha Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
