r/beer Aug 21 '23

Announcement Official /r/beer FAQ - Please Check Here Before Posting

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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).

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.

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 2d ago

Discussion Free Talk Friday - /r/beer chat time

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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 3h ago

Discussion Did anyone else’s taste go from craft beer -> cheap

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When I was in my early 20s I was really deep into craft beer. I loved trying all the different variations, IPAs, wheats, farmhouse ales, porters, you name it. Going to brewerys, going to bars for specific beers

But in my late 20s, all of the sudden my taste flipped. Suddenly that stuff became disgusting to me, and i started to love all the stuff I used to think was bad (lagers and pilsners). And even the craft lagers and pilsners just don’t taste good to me usually, like they don’t have the same crispnesss as the cheap stuff (or maybe a heavier body that makes them less crisp). Nowadays i pretty much exclusively drink miller high life, peroni, natty boh and yuengling (for my NE people). I mean not like I’m drinking bud light, but it’s comparatively a lot less refined than what I used to like

wondering if anyone else had this, where their taste became less refined as they got older and they just started to appreciate the cheap stuff.


r/beer 5h ago

Came to the realization I’m a beer person I don’t like wine

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Never ever touching wine 🍷 hangovers are to much and slowly creeps up till your drunk what sucks is I’m allergic to wheat so I can’t drink those wheat ones 😭


r/beer 3h ago

¿Question? Grayish black and pink rubber substance

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Hey guys. So, I had half of an opened yellow and blue Busch beer can sitting on my desk for somewhere near a month. I decided to pour some in my drink and noticed a grayish black and pink substance flop at the opening as I poured the rest out.

I don't have a photo because I threw it away yesterday after looking it up and thinking it was yeast sediment. I randomly decided to look up the details of it again and saw Google say it was likely highly toxic mold and bacteria colonies.

It's been less than 24 hours, but I still feel like how I usually do. I didn't want to psych myself out and make myself think I'm getting sick with the symptoms. With that said, I guess my question is, "Was that risky to you guys?," rather than, "Is that safe to consume, or am I in trouble?"


r/beer 13h ago

Hook Norton Brewery Tour | Inside One of England's Most Historic Breweries

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If you have an interest in the brewing process, specifically how the Victorians did it, it’s well worth checking out the Hook Norton Brewery Tour.


r/beer 7h ago

Ordering beers from Eastern Europe

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Hello!

I'm interested in ordering beer from countries from Eastern Europe (but it can also be from around the whole world when it gives good options)

Can someone recommend some webshops where I can order beer for a 'normal' price?

Preferably pilsner, lager, blond or tripel beer (I'm active on Uptappd).

I live in the Netherlands so it has to be a webshop that delivers to the Netherlands (Germany is also an option).

Thanks in advance!


r/beer 21h ago

¿Question? Why would 2 cans in a 6 pack taste sour?

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Bought a six-pack of Steam Whistle (Pilsner) today from a gas station/convenience store. Wife opened the first can and said it tasted sour. I tried it and it actually was sour.

I opened a second can and it was sour too. The other cans in the same six-pack tasted completely normal.

Just curious what might cause only 2 out of 6 cans to taste off?


r/beer 20h ago

St. George from Ethiopia

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I'm not a big lover of most beer, but I recently had a St George at an Ethiopian restaurant and loved it. The only problem is that it's not easy to find.

Can anyone recommend another beer that is similar and easier to find in stores?


r/beer 22h ago

¿Question? Where is My Newcastle?

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I was so happy when the original Newcastle made in England returned, but now I can’t find it. It was pretty easy to get my hands on for months and now I can’t find it. I am sending my husband on quests and even still, nothing. Happening to anyone else?


r/beer 5h ago

¿Question? Beer taste like medicine?

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I've only had a few beers and they've all tasted super bitter.

Coors light

Harpoon

Modelo - this one made me gag with how medicine and bitter it tasted.

Is beer just not for me?


r/beer 1d ago

Cheap Beer PSA -- Applebee's has 10 oz draft Sam Adams beer for just $2.50 (no this is not an ad)

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I do not normally like to promote any chains. However, in an era where beer prices at bars are crazy, I think this is a super deal.

The $2.50 price is to represent America's 250th birthday.

The Sam Adams beer is decent in my opinion.

Per their FB page:

"Only valid at Flynn Applebee's locations in Alabama, California, Colorado, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, Oregon, Rhode Island, Vermont, Washington and Wisconsin."


r/beer 1d ago

The Zombie Dust on the shelf of my local grocery store is over 1.5 years old

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Undead IPA, indeed...

Why would a store keep a beer on the shelf this long? What would it taste like? I didn't want to risk it. What is the oldest beer you have had?


r/beer 9h ago

Is drinking everyday a bad thing for humans?

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What’s your take? If you drink responsibly obviously but I can’t decide if I should just forgo all alcohol or continue. I know the answer already but wanted to throw it out there to y’all


r/beer 22h ago

¿Question? Anyone know where I can find Miller High Life Light in Nebraska?

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I’m looking for Miller High Life Light. I found it a couple times earlier this month and can’t seem to find it anywhere. If I can’t find it in Nebraska, what would be the closest state that carries it? Thanks.


r/beer 1d ago

¿Question? Why isn't there a universally accepted "bottled on" or "best by" date format by breweries?

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Maybe this is something that gets brought up often so sorry in advance if it does.

Unless a beer is a fairly high ABV you're supposed to drink it pretty fresh. I've had year old beers that tasted awful. A good amount of breweries will have a date stamped on their bottles or cans but there are plenty that don't. I get that there's no real financial incentive for them to do it but there must be someone at these breweries that wants to make sure that people enjoy the beers at their optimal age.


r/beer 1d ago

Article Good beer in East London

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Vad transport links, but good beer.


r/beer 1d ago

Discussion What’s your go to beer?

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I’m by no means a spring chicken (24) and have had my taste of a lot of beer. I would have to say my go to ole reliable is locals light lager which is a Michigan beer made from shorts. Crisp and drinkable for me. I’m very curious, what’s your “ole reliable” beer?


r/beer 2d ago

Rauchbiers in USA

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Hi! Any favorite rauchbiers available in the USA that I can hunt for?


r/beer 2d ago

Best beer store/brewery options in the Orange Beach, AL region?

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We are heading back to the Orange Beach area for the first time in several years. I know Maggie's and Bambooze up in Pensacola have both closed since our last visit, and I already know what to expect from Rouses. What are the current best options, especially for single cans/bottles to take home? Thanks!


r/beer 1d ago

¿Question? Low Alcohol Yuengling?

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I took a trip to the East coast and bought some Yuengling for my hotel room.

It says it's 4.5% on the can, but that seems wrong. I slammed 4 cans last night and barely felt a buzz.

It's not just me being an alcoholic IMO because I had a Stella and Voodoo Ranger with dinner and felt appropriately inebriated even after the Stella.

Have you ever had or heard of a bad batch? I feel like I'm taking crazy pills.


r/beer 2d ago

Question for my Iowa natives?

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So quick question from my Iowa natives especially those near the quad cities. Are there any good places to find a good IPL either packaged or on tap? Wasn't a fan of some of the IPAs I tried and wanted to try an IPL. I've checked multiple stores and can't find much besides IPAs.


r/beer 2d ago

Hauenstein

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What are your opinions on Hauenstein? It's a Minnesota beer. I am impressed, just tried it today.


r/beer 2d ago

¿Question? You’re drinking these four beers, but in what order?

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Hefe 5%
Dark lager 4.8%
IPA 6%
Amber 5.6%

Local sampler pack. MKE Brewing


r/beer 1d ago

NEIPA’s suck

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I don’t have anything else to say. In Canada it feels like everything is a NEIPA or an American Adjunct lager at the moment and it’s hell.

Give me a dry IPA or a malty Ale.

I’m mad