I’ve been spending way too much on beer. Dogfish heah, mother earth, Pliny the elder…please help me. What cheap good stuff should I be drinking.
I recently bought a 12pack of Pabst blue ribbon cause it was the cheapest at Walmart after a lengthy cheap beer hiatus and was shocked at how watery it was
I like both Stella Artois and Beck’s. Craft beer snobs can get condescending if you like big brand beers. Nonetheless, while I’m no beer expert, I know what tastes good to me, and those two taste good to me.
I really don’t want to drink anything other than Green Flash West Coast IPA, it’s crazy expensive but I don’t have more than 2-3 per week, still would like a cheaper (but similar) alternative if it exists.
I’ve been getting the 24-packs from Costco:
Stone mixed pack: ~$32 6 each:
Cali-Belguique – I usually pair with food
Pale 2.0- Good for a non IPA, better than original
Coffee Milk Stout- A good heavy stout
Ruination 2.0- A good double, but nothing like the original (was my favorite)
They just got in the Sierra Nevada Celebration for $24
-This is what gets me excited for the season
They sometimes have the Lagunitas IPA 24 pack as well, I think ~$30
I’m a big fan of Trader Joe’s generics. You have to know which style of brew you like; I like lagers and am a big fan of their Bock.
Buying in bulk helps. The Ralphs in 4S typically has a deal where if you buy Four Six Packs at once (can be different types) the price comes down a lot. I’m talking $11/6 pack down to $8 per. Costco is similar pricing but selection choices can be limited.
As for a macro brew, Sam Adams isn’t bad, and Blue Moon is okay.
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As for a macro brew, Sam Adams isn’t bad, and Blue Moon is okay.[/quote]
I like Blue Moon (hate coors lite) same brewer. Just did the Samuel Adams brewery tour in Boston and it was cool, still like the traditional sam adams pale ale and their seasonal, tried the Red Brick (only sold in the Boston area) while there and it was good too. Just poured some Costco beer into a Sam Adams glass and it taste better, could be the laser etched circle in the bottom of the glass that really gives good head.
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