Wilco LP #7 Posted April 23, 2008 Share Posted April 23, 2008 Miller Lite is nothing to be upset about. Yuengling is the best but it's not available east of Ohio. Grain Belt is a very, very excellent middle price range beer, and in fact one of my favorite beers period. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bjorn_skurj Posted April 23, 2008 Author Share Posted April 23, 2008 Miller Lite is nothing to be upset about. Yuengling is the best but it's not available east west of Ohio. Grain Belt is a very, very excellent middle price range beer, and in fact one of my favorite beers period.I had never heard of Grain Belt before this thread. I used to love Rolling Rock, but it will not pass my lips now that it is no longer made in the glass-lined tanks of Old Latrobe. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bobbob1313 Posted April 23, 2008 Share Posted April 23, 2008 I had never heard of Grain Belt before this thread. I used to love Rolling Rock, but it will not pass my lips now that it is no longer made in the glass-lined tanks of Old Latrobe. Latrobe is a very cool town, by the way. My parents went to college there, so I've been quite a few times. Never had Rolling Rock, though. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Happiechick Posted April 23, 2008 Share Posted April 23, 2008 Gotta stand by the hometown team. LOVE LOVE LOVE Grain Belt! Too bad I can't find it in Chicago!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lammycat Posted April 23, 2008 Share Posted April 23, 2008 I'd like to be able to buy Ballantine Ale again. That's some decent beer there. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
vulture19 Posted April 23, 2008 Share Posted April 23, 2008 There are beers other than Guinness? Seriously, though, I find it hard to drink just about anything else. When presented with the choice of cheap beer/no beer, it's no beer. Prolly the cheapest I'll go is Labatt. Used to like Rolling Rock, but I was working in Latrobe the day they announced the buyout/closing of the brewery, and I gotta tell you, the local's reaction was a bit strong. Decided on that day to show a little solidarity with them. Otherwise, maybe a (free) Genny, but I'm not sure they even make it any more (To the OP, I'm surprised you can find Genny Cream. The brewery folded a while ago and became "High Falls" brewery. They have the Sam Adams contract, among others) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bjorn_skurj Posted April 23, 2008 Author Share Posted April 23, 2008 Latrobe is a very cool town, by the way. My parents went to college there, so I've been quite a few times. Never had Rolling Rock, though.I have heard - my best friend's dad is a Latrobe native. There are beers other than Guinness? Seriously, though, I find it hard to drink just about anything else. When presented with the choice of cheap beer/no beer, it's no beer. Prolly the cheapest I'll go is Labatt. Used to like Rolling Rock, but I was working in Latrobe the day they announced the buyout/closing of the brewery, and I gotta tell you, the local's reaction was a bit strong. Decided on that day to show a little solidarity with them. Otherwise, maybe a (free) Genny, but I'm not sure they even make it any more (To the OP, I'm surprised you can find Genny Cream. The brewery folded a while ago and became "High Falls" brewery. They have the Sam Adams contract, among others)$5.69 a 12-pack at the distributor down the street. I am about five hours driving time from Rochester. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lammycat Posted April 23, 2008 Share Posted April 23, 2008 When presented with the choice of cheap beer/no beer, it's no beer.This is utter lunacy. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PigSooie Posted April 23, 2008 Share Posted April 23, 2008 This is utter lunacy. Yes. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
vulture19 Posted April 23, 2008 Share Posted April 23, 2008 $5.69 a 12-pack at the distributor down the street. I am about five hours driving time from Rochester. Wow, guess they're doing a little more up at the brewery than I thought. Is it just the cream available, or the beer also? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bjorn_skurj Posted April 23, 2008 Author Share Posted April 23, 2008 This is utter lunacy.Not a stance I would take myself. Like the flowers need the rain, I need beer. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PigSooie Posted April 23, 2008 Share Posted April 23, 2008 Wow, guess they're doing a little more up at the brewery than I thought. Is it just the cream available, or the beer also? A Genny and a garbage plate do a body good. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lammycat Posted April 23, 2008 Share Posted April 23, 2008 Not a stance I would take myself. Like the flowers need the rain, I need beer.I can understand a statement like that if it involves, say, pizza or sex. But not beer. Even crummy beer is still a decent beer when it's the only option. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bjorn_skurj Posted April 23, 2008 Author Share Posted April 23, 2008 Wow, guess they're doing a little more up at the brewery than I thought. Is it just the cream available, or the beer also?The beer, and the bock were all there, and I think the light as well. Hard times are good times for cheap beer makers. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
myboyblue Posted April 23, 2008 Share Posted April 23, 2008 There are beers other than Guinness? I would consider Guiness to be a pretty cheap stout. Definitely cheap on overall flavor but it really isn't overly expensive either. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
cryptique Posted April 23, 2008 Share Posted April 23, 2008 I can understand a statement like that if it involves, say, pizza or sex. But not beer. Even crummy beer is still a decent beer when it's the only option.Not to me. I don't really drink much anymore -- hardly at all, in fact -- and those few times that I do, I want something good. I'll order water or Diet Coke before I order a cheap beer. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
the carlos Posted April 23, 2008 Share Posted April 23, 2008 Not to me. I don't really drink much anymore -- hardly at all, in fact .....is it because you grew up? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
cryptique Posted April 23, 2008 Share Posted April 23, 2008 is it because you grew up?Fuck no. I refuse. I never had that much interest in drinking to begin with. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
the carlos Posted April 23, 2008 Share Posted April 23, 2008 Fuck no. I refuse.power to the people. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JUDE Posted April 23, 2008 Share Posted April 23, 2008 testify! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lammycat Posted April 23, 2008 Share Posted April 23, 2008 Not to me. I don't really drink much anymore -- hardly at all, in fact -- and those few times that I do, I want something good. I'll order water or Diet Coke before I order a cheap beer.I can see that. I don't think that was the vibe of the guy's post, though (and I may be off base and do not mean to speak for him). I can't see being out on a boat or at barbeque or something and wanting a beer and turning one down because it's sub-par to my standards, though. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Stewart Posted April 23, 2008 Share Posted April 23, 2008 testify!sandwiches! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ChooChooCharlie Posted April 23, 2008 Share Posted April 23, 2008 if anyone knows and loves Mountain Creek, i would probably enjoy hanging out with you. $2.17/6 pack. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
vulture19 Posted April 23, 2008 Share Posted April 23, 2008 A Genny and a garbage plate do a body good. Only if it has white hots, extra hot sauce! We do training in the Rochester area for people from all over the northeast. It has become a tradition for us to force garbage plates on the non-vegetarians one day a week. Not the day they're leaving though, as we don't want to put anyone through the small hell of a long drive after a garbage plate. The beer, and the bock were all there, and I think the light as well. Hard times are good times for cheap beer makers. IIRC, the bock is spring time only. My Genny memories are coming back, though. Since you seem to be a fan, do they still make the 12 horse? I can see that. I don't think that was the vibe of the guy's post, though (and I may be off base and do not mean to speak for him). I can't see being out on a boat or at barbeque or something and wanting a beer and turning one down because it's sub-par to my standards, though. I think I may be the original "guy" referred to here. Feel free to speak for me as long I still retain the rights to the royalty checks. It is a rather sticky situation, though, as I don't want to be rude or snobbish when refusing a drink. If I don't know what is being offered when it is being offered, I generally pass immediately so as not to offend. If I do know, I make up an excuse to pass it up. If I know the person really well, or at least if they know me, they'll know I am by nature a sarcastic prick, so I will not let them down with my refusal. "Piss water" is the term, I believe. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
cryptique Posted April 23, 2008 Share Posted April 23, 2008 When I did drink cheap beer (i.e., briefly during college), it didn't get any cheaper than Dubuque Star. I think it was $5 for a case of longnecks at Food4Less, and sometimes only $4. Plus, it was far better than Milwaukee's Best, which was the cheap pisswater of choice for most of my classmates. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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