What should a first timer try out?

MrOneEyedBoh · 07-29-2011, 11:52 PM

I finally have some money that became available to spend. My humidor is maxxed out, so why not beer? I've had a few flying dogs, magic hats, smuttynose,sierra Nevada's... Since I'm so new to the crafted beers, I'm down to try anything. I'm not sure what I favor, so why not mock up a sampler? What are some good ones to give a shot that would introduce me into certain styles? Forgive my ignorance towards this, but Im looking to get all the help I can. I did like the smuttynose finestkind.

Bill86 · 07-30-2011, 12:28 AM

IMHO, take it for what it's worth....

Dogfish Head - 90 Minute IPA, Midas Touch, Palo Santo, World Wide Stout, Black & Blue, Red & White, Squall IPA, 120 Minute IPA
Stone's - Russian Imperial Stout, 10.10.10 Vertical Epic, Arrogant Bastard Ale, Double Bastard Ale, Ruination IPA, Sublimely Self Righteous Ale.
Rochefort - Trappistes 8, Trappistes 10
Three Floyds - Robert the Bruce, Dreadnaught
Oskar Blues - Ten Fidy
Avery - Mephistopheles, The Czar
Schneider - Aventinus
Ayinger - Celebrator Doppelbock

Those are some of my favorite beers.

Allow me to explain as yes those are all high gravity beers that might be hard for a beginner to try...

I'm figuring if you try one of the "better", I guess, beers right off the back that'll hook you into the world of craft beer. Or at least that's what happened with me.

07-30-2011, 04:10 AM

At this time of year you will find a lot of summer ales, wheat beers, and IPA/PAs. As we move into fall and winter you will begin to see availability of pumkin ales, winter ales, and stouts/porters. So, beer is seasonal and the types of ales you will find is somewhat cyclical.

Here are some of my favorites, by style.....

Stouts - Three Floyds Dark Lord Russian Imperial Stout
Dogfish Head World Wide Stout
Founder's Kentucky Breakfast Stout
Southern Tier Jah-va Imperial Coffee Stout
Southern Tier Mokha Imperial Stout
Southern Tier Choklat Imperial Stout
Lost Abbey Serpents Stout

IPAs - Founder's Centennial IPA
Bell's Two Hearted Ale
COAST HopArt IPA
Mikkellar 10
Blue Point Hoptical Illusion
Bear Rupublic Racer 5
Port Brewing Wipeout IPA
Victory Hop Devil

Belgian - Westvleteren 8 or 12
Rochefort 6 or 10
Chimay Blue Grand Reserve
Gouden Carolus Cuvee Van De Keizer Blauw/Blue
Lost Abbey Ten Commandments
North Coast Brother Thelonius
Delirium Nocturnum
Russian River Damnation
Victory V12

There are many other styles but those are 3 of my favorites. Also, 3 of my favorite U.S. craft brewers are Founders, Lost Abbey, and Southern Tier. I've never had a bad beer from any of them.

Good luck on your journey into craft beer. A most enjoyable future awaits you.

newcigarz · 07-30-2011, 06:34 AM

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Originally Posted by MrOneEyedBoh

I finally have some money that became available to spend. My humidor is maxxed out, so why not beer? I've had a few flying dogs, magic hats, smuttynose,sierra Nevada's... Since I'm so new to the crafted beers, I'm down to try anything. I'm not sure what I favor, so why not mock up a sampler? What are some good ones to give a shot that would introduce me into certain styles? Forgive my ignorance towards this, but Im looking to get all the help I can. I did like the smuttynose finestkind.

I would need to know where you are located to more accurately recommend some beers to try. A lot of beers have a limited distribution and I would hate to send you on a wild goose chase.

MrOneEyedBoh · 07-30-2011, 01:50 PM

Oh ok haah sorry

Im in Maryland.

hammondc · 07-30-2011, 02:00 PM

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Originally Posted by MrOneEyedBoh

Oh ok haah sorry

Im in Maryland.

In that case, go to Rehoboth Beach, DE and make me incredibly jealous by going to the Dogfish Head Pub.

MrOneEyedBoh · 07-30-2011, 11:56 PM

So this is what Ive went with. I did look for some on the list, but my local store that has craft beers ( there isn't many stores that carry them near me ) doesnt have much. Most on the list, they were out of stock... Wish I could find that 90m IPA from DFH....

So anyway

07-31-2011, 05:26 AM

IMO you have made some very good choices of ales to try. I agree with Chip that you should visit the Dogfish Head Pub/Brewery near Rehobeth. They are one of the largest and most well-known of all the American craft breweries.

newcigarz · 07-31-2011, 06:10 AM

Nice p/u. Some good ones there.

Average Joe · 07-31-2011, 09:31 AM

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Originally Posted by MrOneEyedBoh

Wish I could find that 90m IPA from DFH....

Where is Maryland are you? I know 1 place in White Marsh to get it and 1 in Mount Airy. 90 Minute IPA only comes in 4 packs and run ~ $12 - $15 for the 4 pack.

BTW... congrats on your marriage to Mrs. Utz.

07-29-2011, 11:52 PM	#1
MrOneEyedBoh Hon. Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 953 Trading: (30)	What should a first timer try out? I finally have some money that became available to spend. My humidor is maxxed out, so why not beer? I've had a few flying dogs, magic hats, smuttynose,sierra Nevada's... Since I'm so new to the crafted beers, I'm down to try anything. I'm not sure what I favor, so why not mock up a sampler? What are some good ones to give a shot that would introduce me into certain styles? Forgive my ignorance towards this, but Im looking to get all the help I can. I did like the smuttynose finestkind.

07-30-2011, 12:28 AM	#2
Bill86 Snob Join Date: Jul 2010 First Name: Bill Posts: 6,704 Trading: (67)	Re: What should a first timer try out? IMHO, take it for what it's worth.... Dogfish Head - 90 Minute IPA, Midas Touch, Palo Santo, World Wide Stout, Black & Blue, Red & White, Squall IPA, 120 Minute IPA Stone's - Russian Imperial Stout, 10.10.10 Vertical Epic, Arrogant Bastard Ale, Double Bastard Ale, Ruination IPA, Sublimely Self Righteous Ale. Rochefort - Trappistes 8, Trappistes 10 Three Floyds - Robert the Bruce, Dreadnaught Oskar Blues - Ten Fidy Avery - Mephistopheles, The Czar Schneider - Aventinus Ayinger - Celebrator Doppelbock Those are some of my favorite beers. Allow me to explain as yes those are all high gravity beers that might be hard for a beginner to try... I'm figuring if you try one of the "better", I guess, beers right off the back that'll hook you into the world of craft beer. Or at least that's what happened with me. __________________ I'm drunk......but I'll get drunker! - Doug Stanhope Last edited by Bill86; 07-30-2011 at 12:36 AM.

07-30-2011, 04:10 AM	#3
msgtusaf Guest Posts: n/a	Re: What should a first timer try out? At this time of year you will find a lot of summer ales, wheat beers, and IPA/PAs. As we move into fall and winter you will begin to see availability of pumkin ales, winter ales, and stouts/porters. So, beer is seasonal and the types of ales you will find is somewhat cyclical. Here are some of my favorites, by style..... Stouts - Three Floyds Dark Lord Russian Imperial Stout Dogfish Head World Wide Stout Founder's Kentucky Breakfast Stout Southern Tier Jah-va Imperial Coffee Stout Southern Tier Mokha Imperial Stout Southern Tier Choklat Imperial Stout Lost Abbey Serpents Stout IPAs - Founder's Centennial IPA Bell's Two Hearted Ale COAST HopArt IPA Mikkellar 10 Blue Point Hoptical Illusion Bear Rupublic Racer 5 Port Brewing Wipeout IPA Victory Hop Devil Belgian - Westvleteren 8 or 12 Rochefort 6 or 10 Chimay Blue Grand Reserve Gouden Carolus Cuvee Van De Keizer Blauw/Blue Lost Abbey Ten Commandments North Coast Brother Thelonius Delirium Nocturnum Russian River Damnation Victory V12 There are many other styles but those are 3 of my favorites. Also, 3 of my favorite U.S. craft brewers are Founders, Lost Abbey, and Southern Tier. I've never had a bad beer from any of them. Good luck on your journey into craft beer. A most enjoyable future awaits you.

07-30-2011, 01:50 PM	#5
MrOneEyedBoh Hon. Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 953 Trading: (30)	Re: What should a first timer try out? Oh ok haah sorry Im in Maryland.

07-30-2011, 11:56 PM	#7
MrOneEyedBoh Hon. Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 953 Trading: (30)	Re: What should a first timer try out? So this is what Ive went with. I did look for some on the list, but my local store that has craft beers ( there isn't many stores that carry them near me ) doesnt have much. Most on the list, they were out of stock... Wish I could find that 90m IPA from DFH.... So anyway

07-31-2011, 05:26 AM	#8
msgtusaf Guest Posts: n/a	Re: What should a first timer try out? IMO you have made some very good choices of ales to try. I agree with Chip that you should visit the Dogfish Head Pub/Brewery near Rehobeth. They are one of the largest and most well-known of all the American craft breweries.

07-31-2011, 06:10 AM	#9
newcigarz Smoke and Mirrors Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: On the bottom shelf Posts: 3,139 Trading: (15)	Re: What should a first timer try out? Nice p/u. Some good ones there.