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CharlotteBeer.com

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I think Im going to pick up a couple bombers of Smuttynose Farmhouse Ale. Ive had it once before and remember liking it but its been a while so its time to circle back around to this one.

Will likely grab a Hop Stoopid or a Moylans Hopsickle for backup in case I'm remembering a different beer on the Farmhouse.

I've been meaning to try some Hopsickle. I've heard it's about as bitter as it gets. Hop Stoopid is delicious.

I'm going to a buddy's place to watch the game, and will likely just bring some stuff from the fridge. I just picked up a New Holland variety 12-pack, so I'll probably bring that.

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I'll try just about anything.

Have you had Sierra Nevada's Pale Ale? It's one of the better examples of its style. If you wanted something more hoppy (and also bitter), I would recommend their Tornado IPA. Both of these beers are pretty good bargains, as they can be had for around $7.99 a six-pack.

That Spaten Optimator that LowDownBrown is talking about might be a good one. It's a really good doppelbock and, if you're not used to the hoppier beers (or just plain don't like them), it's got a nice maltiness to it.

There are plenty of porters and stouts out there that I love, but I'm not sure if that's what you're looking for. You probably don't want to drink a ton of stouts while watching football (though I've certainly done it before).

Let me know if you've got any questions about other styles.

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Have you had Sierra Nevada's Pale Ale? It's one of the better examples of its style. If you wanted something more hoppy (and also bitter), I would recommend their Tornado IPA. Both of these beers are pretty good bargains, as they can be had for around $7.99 a six-pack.

That Spaten Optimator that LowDownBrown is talking about might be a good one. It's a really good doppelbock and, if you're not used to the hoppier beers (or just plain don't like them), it's got a nice maltiness to it.

There are plenty of porters and stouts out there that I love, but I'm not sure if that's what you're looking for. You probably don't want to drink a ton of stouts while watching football (though I've certainly done it before).

Let me know if you've got any questions about other styles.

Something light and on the sweet side is probably what I am looking for, like a Cider, but I would like to try something else.

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Something light and on the sweet side is probably what I am looking for, like a Cider, but I would like to try something else.

If that's the case, brown ales might be a safer bet, though they're not as light in body as light lagers or pilsners. Duck Rabbit (from Farmville, NC) makes a brown ale that's pretty decent, though it might be just a little more hoppy than other brown ales.

Sweet is so relative to me, now. I remember first having Highland Gaelic Ale (an amber ale) in Asheville and thinking it was very hoppy and bitter. Now, I think it's very malty, but also very good. Your first experience might differ: amber ales are usually a safe bet.

You could always do as I advised Kinderfield11, and try to find a place that will let you mix a six. Or you could just buy a sampler 12-pack. Sam Adams has one right now for their summer beers.

Actually, you might find the Sam Adams Fall Harvest variety packs out right now. That should have some of the sweeter beers, such as a Dunkelweizen (bready goodness), their Irish Red, and a pumpkin ale. It also has their Boston lager, which you might find surprisingly flavorful compared to light lagers.

If I could find that, I'd grab it.

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If that's the case, brown ales might be a safer bet, though they're not as light in body as light lagers or pilsners. Duck Rabbit (from Farmville, NC) makes a brown ale that's pretty decent, though it might be just a little more hoppy than other brown ales.

Sweet is so relative to me, now. I remember first having Highland Gaelic Ale (an amber ale) in Asheville and thinking it was very hoppy and bitter. Now, I think it's very malty, but also very good. Your first experience might differ: amber ales are usually a safe bet.

You could always do as I advised Kinderfield11, and try to find a place that will let you mix a six. Or you could just buy a sampler 12-pack. Sam Adams has one right now for their summer beers.

Actually, you might find the Sam Adams Fall Harvest variety packs out right now. That should have some of the sweeter beers, such as a Dunkelweizen (bready goodness), their Irish Red, and a pumpkin ale. It also has their Boston lager, which you might find surprisingly flavorful compared to light lagers.

If I could find that, I'd grab it.

I've had the Sam Adams Irish Red. The Pumpkin ale sounds good.

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Never had a Sam Adams that I didn't regret taking the cap off of. I know a lot of people like it but I just cant stomach it.

Really? I think most of their beers are pretty mild, inoffensive examples of the style. While few of them blow me away, I've enjoyed just about every Sam Adams beer I've had (save Cranberry Lambic, I think).

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Berry chose one beer that isn't seasonal to drink for life, it can be any beer...only ONE :)

For me?

That's a tough one. My initial reaction is to go with my favorite beer, North Coast Old Rasputin, but that probably wouldn't be a good "all-purpose" beer.

I'm thinking I'll have to go with Bell's Two Hearted Ale. It's good year round, no matter the temperature or occasion.

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