Aquarum Vita

In Heaven, There Is No Beer

February 20, 2006 01:35 AM

As far as beer goes, I'm a snob. Not an obnoxious snob, but if I'm spending $3+ on a beer, I plan on enjoying it. Don't get me wrong, High Life and Bud Light will always have a place in my heart. I just *gasp* like the taste of good beer. So, if I find a beer that I like, I'll post it on my blog.

Last night, I went to the Winking Lizard with my friends Dave and Franz. I came prepared with a list of beers that I wanted to try, as I normally do. And I was not disappointed. For your reference, my current favorite beer is Samuel Smith's Oatmeal Stout, and I positively hate all beers produced by The Great Lakes Brewing Company, especially Burning River. I tend towards either stouts and porters, or if I'm thirsty, a decent pilsener-style lager.

So last night, I tried two new beers: Thirsty Dog Siberian Night and Young's Double Chocolate Stout. And I loved them both. Siberian Night supplanted Guinness as my default beer (for when I just don't feel like deciding). It was incredibly smooth and tasty, and didn't leave the distinct taste of bread in my mouth for 5 minutes. Not to mention the fact that it is 9% ABV. As for the Chocolate Stout, it was sweeter than I expected, which is my fault completely. It is Double Chocolate. It would be a good beer if you were in the mood for a milkshake, but not exactly something to have with Spinach Artichoke dip and cheese fries. I would suggest it as a way to treat yourself after a job well done, or a terrible breakup, but not as a part of a healthy-balanced night of debauchery and drinking.

Remember folks- beer doesn't have to taste bad. And don't believe the lies about American beer. There are good American breweries- they just aren't Miller, Anheuser-Busch, or Coors.