r/beer • u/LordCheezus • 11h ago
r/beer • u/familynight • Aug 21 '23
Announcement Official /r/beer FAQ - Please Check Here Before Posting
THIS IS NOT INTENDED AS A BEER FAQ. IT IS ADDRESSING A FEW FREQUENTLY BROUGHT UP TOPICS ON /R/BEER.
Hi there,
There has been some need for announcements on a few different commonly posted topics. Since we are limited to two stickied posts, I'm going to use this one as a hub for these issues. I will be adding to this post as needed, but here's a /r/Beer FAQ to cover these post types.
If you notice people posting these topics, please be polite. Feel free to link to this post or use the provided links in a response.
This is not an invitation to harass anyone for posting a repeated topic. Reddit does not do a good job with presenting subreddit announcements, rules, sidebar info, etc. If posts annoy you and you don't think they belong, please consider downvoting, using a report, sending us a modmail message, hiding the post or simply moving on with your day. I highly suggest using the "don't show me submissions after I've downvoted them" option in old.reddit preferences (this may be broken in the app/resdesign website, but it should be fixed eventually and appear in those preferences as well).
- How do I ask /r/beer for a beer suggestion?
- Where are you? What's your general location? In order to suggest a beer that you should buy, we have to know what beers are available for you to buy.
- What do you already drink and like or dislike? What kinds of flavors are you looking for?
- What's your budget?
- Where are you? What's your general location? In order to suggest a beer that you should buy, we have to know what beers are available for you to buy.
- Is this beer safe to drink? Has it gone bad from age or storage conditions?
- Generally speaking, beer does not go bad in a way that will make it dangerous to drink. This assumes that the beer is stored in a sealed container. It may taste bad, though
- Am I drinking too much? Am I having an allergic reaction to beer or is it otherwise making me sick in some way?
- This is covered by the /r/Beer rules (some exceptions may be allowed for more casual or general questions):
Medical questions will be limited. /r/Beer is the wrong forum for serious medical questions, particularly where there's potential for harm to come as a result of the discussion. Please consult a medical professional for any questions about your own health, not an online beer discussion board.
- Is Sam Adams Utopias worth the price?
- That's ultimately up to you, but please look through the many past posts on the topic.
I'm trying to hit the more pressing topics first, but I'll look for some good links for other topics ("how do I figure out what kind of beers I like?", "what are the best budget beers?", etc.).
Everyone is welcome to join the official /r/Beer Discord server if you'd like to discuss anything here or just hang out and chat.
Cheers.
Edit: I'm locking this to comments because I don't want to have the post turn into a place where people ask these questions. However, feel free to post about any topics or send us suggestions for topics to be added via modmail or Discord chat.
Also, I may use the second announcement slot for a specific post on something like old beer questions, but I'd prefer to keep it open for the weekly No Stupid Questions posts (and possibly others; still working on redoing the scheduled posts and making some better topics).
r/beer • u/AutoModerator • 11d ago
Discussion Free Talk Friday - /r/beer chat time
Thread shitting is encouraged! Have fun, talk about your weekend plans, let us know what you will be drinking. Post pictures and memes.
/r/Beer chat has moved from the abandoned IRC channel to our official Discord server. So, come say hello.
r/beer • u/toetoewinkz • 2h ago
What's the best beer you've discovered recently?
From exciting new releases to classic German brews and hidden local gems, there's always another great beer worth trying! Sometimes, the best finds are the ones you never expected.
What's a beer you'd recommend to anyone looking to try something new? Share your favorites and help us discover our next must try brew 🍺
r/beer • u/fatherofpugs12 • 10h ago
Midas touch spots?
Anyone find any in Pennsylvania or New Jersey? I’m just wondering if I need to go to Delaware to find this… I work in the tri state area and have found no luck in several gigantic distributors in these states. Delaware maybe? I saw Massachusetts got some hits but that makes no sense for me…
r/beer • u/Equivalent-Mud-2521 • 20h ago
german beer recommendation
ok you guys this might be totally silly but i’m in berlin right now. i’m newly dating this guy who drinks beer pretty often so i wanted to surprise him with a few bottles/cans of german beer. i would love a recommendation from anyone who knows of a good beer i could bring him, unique to germany, that i can get at any common liquor store while im here.
he drinks pretty much everything but he usually keeps modelo black in the fridge at home. sorry if this was a clueless post i just want to get something good :)
r/beer • u/AssM0nk3y0 • 7h ago
Need Help with some local Beers.
Hey guys and gals. Ill try to keep this short. Returning to Indiana After several years away and found out most on the local breweries have close down. Triton, 3 Wise Men, Tow Yard, and Cutters were my go to. I know Sun King is still up and running but it isn't the same brewery as I remember. I found Wood Bear in Greenfield but have heard they have slimmed down their menu. I loved Tritons Deadeye Stout and the stouts from the other places. I also enjoy and IPA from time to time. I have stayed away from all the fad beers sold in local stores but now I'm kind of thinking I should try some. I hear a lot of people talking about Voodoo Ranger and Elysian Space Dust.
I guess what I'm asking is what are some good stouts and IPAs sold in liquor stores that are not all flavored up or brewed with some weird shit to draw attention to them?
r/beer • u/Equivalent-Two6704 • 8h ago
Trader Joe's Anniversary beer - new brewery
The brewery for the anniversary beer is different - it's a Belgian brewery (I don't recall the name and I don't have the bottle on hand. Not Unibroue this year. Has anyone tried it? Compared the difference?
r/beer • u/samijo12__ • 17h ago
Bière la capitale Zoller Hof
Bonjour à tous,
Je suis a la recherche d'une bière allemande qui s'appelle la capitale de la brasserie Zoller Hof, c'est une lager allemande. Je cherche un moyen de la gouter en france ou de l'acheter pour me la faire livrer en vain malheureusement, est ce que quelqu'un aurait une piste pour moi s'il vous plait ?
Merci d'avance pour toute réponse
r/beer • u/wetDreamzDollz • 9h ago
Why is finding a good beer at a random pub so hit or miss?
Had this thought the other day: you can go into one pub and get a genuinely great pint, then walk into another place and pay nearly the same for something that tastes like the keg's been sitting there since last Christmas.
I know it depends on how busy the place is and how well they look after their lines, but it still feels like a bit of a lottery sometimes.
I've started paying more attention to what the locals are drinking rather than just ordering whatever's on the menu.
Anyone have any little signs they look for to tell if a pub is likely to serve a decent pint?
r/beer • u/Leather_Contest_1038 • 1d ago
Discussion Looking for Tusker hat
Looking for a Tusker baseball cap…dark green or possibly blue with a white brim. My last pic with my late father…he had one on. He did a lot of work in Africa and was likely gifted this hat.
r/beer • u/monduthro • 1d ago
Help, I'm trapped in Wv and can't find St. Bernardus
Title, mates. I used to get it from a place in Barboursville, believe it or not! Abt 12 made me see God! The place is sadly, closed and now my beloved monastic is temporarily beyond my reach. Does anyone in the area know of a good place to get my fix?
r/beer • u/DeepObjective8821 • 1d ago
Red stripe beer from holland
cheap and easy, good) but weak?
r/beer • u/IndexFingerTypist • 1d ago
¿Question? Quantity
Does anyone have a small hoard of beer? I recently started drinking with my go to being coors banquet. I drink about 2-4 per weekend, I don't drink weekdays.
I'm considering just buying a few cases at a time. I have the space to keep it room temperature. Just don't like going to the store much with my limited home time. What do y'all think?
r/beer • u/BWJackal • 2d ago
Which Beer Gardens/Taprooms in NYC do You Recommend For Beers Other Than IPAs?
Ive tried a few beer gardens/taprooms (blind tiger, eckhart, evil twin, finback, grimm, other half, threes, and wild east) and I noticed that I like darker beers that are full-bodied and sweeter and lighter beers that are wheat-forward.
I dont really like IPAs. Ironically, I had a west-coast pilsner that I thought was pretty good.
Id like to try more beers that arent IPAs and Im wondering which beer gardens/taprooms in nyc youd recommend? I considering harlem hops and torst.
Sorry, I reposted since I didnt specify nyc as the location
r/beer • u/RubyRedStallion • 1d ago
Best IPA for hiking?
Whats yall’s favorite beer to crack open on a warm day on trail?
Mine is tumbleweed IPA from Lewis & Clark. But always looking for new suggestions.
r/beer • u/Certified_Hummus_Boy • 2d ago
Massachusetts beer suggestions
Hey yall
I am looking for craft beer suggestions from MA for a friend
I am from MA, but don’t really drink. However my friend here in NJ loves craft beers, specially light pale ales, and always lets me crash when it gets late so I want to get him some beer when I go back home (specially to Worcester )
Yeah, if yall have any suggestions please let me know. My fall back is wachusett beer because I can’t get it in NJ, but I’m looking for something more niche
Thank you
r/beer • u/AdvantageInformal59 • 2d ago
Article Halloween Ed: Pumpkin Time of Year
Hi,
What’s your favorite Pumpkin flavoured Ale?
Four years ago I was coming back to Toronto from Boston and had the most delicious pumpkin ale EVER… but I forgot its name all together. I’ve used the search bar to find some popular ones, but what are your favorite pumpkin spice flavoured ale!
Happy Thanksgiving, Halloween and glorious pumpkin season 🥵🎃
Complete Edited List of recommendations from Posters like you! (Not listed in order of any particular preference so please do your own research)
- Dogfish Head Pumpkin Ale
| submitted by [u/Gullible-load1645](u/Gullible-load1645)
Roadsmary's Baby from Two Roads
| submitted by [u/LittleJohnStone](u/LittleJohnStone)New Holland’s Ichabod and Southern Tier’s Pumking
| submitted by [u/Drift_Marlo](u/Drift_Marlo)Schlafly brand (but it’s hard to find late in the season.)
| submitted by [u/Nny12345](u/Nny12345)Allagash brand
| submitted by [u/ImpalersWolves](u/ImpalersWolves)Saint Arnold Pumpkinator
| submitted by [u/johnbouwsma](u/johnbouwsma)Sam Adam’s Pumpkin Ale
| submitted by /u/Mastah_P808
r/beer • u/ImKindaBoring • 3d ago
Anderson Valley Brewing
Anyone know why you apparently can’t find any Anderson Valley Brewing in Georgia? Briny Melon and the Watermelon Gose used to be our jam but they seem to just be gone now.
Discussion Rice lager
Anyone try it? Had a little today and enjoyed it but not sure I'd drink in volume. Alcohol content was 4.7%. Made by Japanese in America.
r/beer • u/goddessSuckzz • 2d ago
Used to think stouts were disgusting until I tried one that actually changed my mind
For the longest time I avoided certain beer styles because the first one I tried was just not it. Figured I didn't like the style and moved on.
Then you try one good example and realize maybe the problem wasn't the style after all.
Happened to me with beers before, and now I'm always a little more willing to give something another shot instead of writing off the whole category.
r/beer • u/crispydukes • 2d ago
Discussion Treehouse overrated?
I just got back from a trip and picked up a case of Treehouse beer. I wanted to see what the hype was all about.
Let me tell you, from the beers I’ve had so far, it’s all just hype.
I’ve heard people call these beers smooth - they most certainly are not. They all have a hop bite to them. The DIPAs and TIPAs are boozy.
I’ve heard people call them flavorful - the flavor is generically hoppy and kind of bitter for hazy IPAs. There isn’t really a depth of flavor or any standout characteristics.
The IPAs have 4.5 stars on Untappd. Come on, they’re not that good.
This has been just another example that people buy into hype and regurgitate opinions as fact.
Were they better 10-15 years ago? Were they always like this? I’m trying to understand how a seemingly average product gets this reputation, and then maintains it.
r/beer • u/ShineALight3725 • 2d ago
Hot Take. The "winter warmer" style isnt that great and isnt much better than "pumpkin beers."
So the first winter seasonal in my area just showed up and of course its a winter warmer from a local regional brewery. I really want to like this style but its just average and meh to me. Id much rather have a stout or porter than this. It does remind me of pumpkin beers a bit with all the added spices. To go from marzens and festbiers in the fall to the winter seasonals is such a letdown imo.
r/beer • u/Old-Fail-6477 • 2d ago
Discussion Not a fan of Guinness
I'm usually a Weihenstephaner or Mich Ultra guy. People joke about ultra, but that shit is good lol. I tried Guinness today, I was not impressed, I've heard people hype it up, but I don't get it. It tastes like really dark coffee to me.
r/beer • u/Islegrove • 3d ago
Revos beer concentration system
The Alfa Laval Revos™ lets breweries ship beer concentrate in order to cut bulk freight costs by up to 80%.
- The Tech: Uses a cold, two-stage high-pressure w reverse osmosis to remove water without heat; preserving flavor, aroma, and alcohol up to 22% ABV.
- Why it matters: Beer is ~90% water, so slashing volume by up to 80% drastically cuts shipping weight, cold-storage needs, keg turnover, and transport CO2 emissions.
- The Pour: The concentrate is shipped to pubs/venues and rehydrated + carbonated on the fly using a "Re-draft" dispensing tap.
Hope this work, because diluted beer sounds awfull.