Hey Oppo, I'm 21...

"Corson Currently Coupein' It" (Corsonmcnash) 10/21/2013 at 16:12 • Filed to: None

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What should be my first legal six pack purchase? I want something real tasty. I don't know too much about beer, but I've had many, many makes because my brother is a bit of a fanatic, hes been brewing for 3 or 4 years as well.

PanchoVilleneuve ST > Corson Currently Coupein' It 10/21/2013 at 16:12

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Something local and seasonal.

This should always be your beer purchasing criteria.

POD > Corson Currently Coupein' It 10/21/2013 at 16:16

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+1 on Pancho's comment.

I have a Wine and Spirit's near me that gets local kegs in. They let you sample up to 3 different beers per visit and will fill a Growler for you for a reasonable price. I'm not a beer person, but even I have to admit some of the local and seasonal brews are rather tasty.

Nibbles > Corson Currently Coupein' It 10/21/2013 at 16:16

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If you've had many beers, then you've probably worked out a good idea of what you like. What are some of your faves?

Nibby > Corson Currently Coupein' It 10/21/2013 at 16:16

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Shady Balkan Subject, Drives an Alfa > Corson Currently Coupein' It 10/21/2013 at 16:16

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Try something imported from Yurop. We just make the best beer. Belgian, Czech or German. I don't know what is imported in US, but from what I tasted your beer is mostly pisswater.

I am a huge fan of the Hefeweizen type of beer or wheat beer in English. It is the best kind. You can also try the dark bock type.

CalzoneGolem > Corson Currently Coupein' It 10/21/2013 at 16:17

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Woodchuck.

fink stinger > Corson Currently Coupein' It 10/21/2013 at 16:18

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Taste is subjective, so it's going to be hard to recommend something you would like. I am kind of partial to this:

Avoid this skunkpiss like the plague:

desertdog5051 > Corson Currently Coupein' It 10/21/2013 at 16:18

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Agree with Pancho. Find a local brewery get a sampler of what they make and try several. You should find something you like.

ttyymmnn > Corson Currently Coupein' It 10/21/2013 at 16:19

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Many grocery stores now allow you to buy sampler six packs. Pick six different beers and try new things.

Corson Currently Coupein' It > Nibbles 10/21/2013 at 16:21

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You'd think right? I really don't know what flavors correspond with what types of beer. I'm not into super hoppy or bitter beers, although that style has been growing on me slightly. I like citrus/fruit blends, some stouts are good, lagers I think I like. What are some of your favorites?

CAR_IS_MI > Corson Currently Coupein' It 10/21/2013 at 16:23

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Some liquor stores allow you to mix and match your own six pack. See if one in your area allows this and try to get a good variety. Figure out what you like.

Corson Currently Coupein' It > fink stinger 10/21/2013 at 16:23

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Not sure if i've had Arrogant Bastard, I've had two rogues, one I liked, one not so much, can't for the life of me remember what they were called.

CAR_IS_MI > Corson Currently Coupein' It 10/21/2013 at 16:24

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Some liquor stores allow you to mix and match your own six pack. See if one in your area allows this and try to get a good variety. Figure out what you like.

CAR_IS_MI > CAR_IS_MI 10/21/2013 at 16:26

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Also, now is my favorite time of year for seasonal beers.

Pumpkin (this is a very good beer if you get a good brew, and a very bad one if you get a bad brew. If you have Shipyard in your area, by far the best)

Octoberfest -I'd say Sam Adams

Ciders - While not really a beer, they always seem to taster better this time of year. I would suggest Woodchuck.

Corson Currently Coupein' It > PanchoVilleneuve ST 10/21/2013 at 16:28

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Wise words Pancho.

Nibbles > Corson Currently Coupein' It 10/21/2013 at 16:31

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I'm also not a fan of overhopped beers. I like a clean, malty flavor or a light easy drink.

If you enjoy the citrus/fruity beers, I'd recommend Shock Top to start off. Goes great with/without orange (better with it). Wheat beers (Hefeweisens) are some of the best crispy, citrusy beers. I did have a Blue Moon pumpkin seasonal the other day that was pretty damn tasty too. Not a ton of pumpkin with a decent bit of clove.

As far as lagers go, can't really help you there. I'm more of an ale guy :)

Steve Zissou > Corson Currently Coupein' It 10/21/2013 at 16:32

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If you live in the northeast, try to find this:

Baby Tree from Pretty Things Brewery. Pay no attention to the silly name, it's probably my favorite. I used to live in Boston, now I've moved west and can't get it anymore. Probably because the brewery is only 4 people. For a more nationwide selection, I'm going to say...

Steve Zissou > Corson Currently Coupein' It 10/21/2013 at 16:32

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Delted(ish) due to double post

Nibbles > Corson Currently Coupein' It 10/21/2013 at 16:32

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Arrogant Bastard hurts. It hurts so good

Nibbles > Corson Currently Coupein' It 10/21/2013 at 16:33

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Arrogant Bastard hurts. It hurts so good

CKeffer > Corson Currently Coupein' It 10/21/2013 at 16:34

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Paulner Oktoberfest Marzen would be my suggestion. It's mild without being boring, and full bodied without making you feel bloated after drinking a few. It's a really good session beer, plus it's usually pretty easy to find.

You said in another comment that you like citrus notes in your beer. In that case I would also suggest Magic Hat #9. It's an unusual brew with an interesting citrusy sweetness to it.

CKeffer > Corson Currently Coupein' It 10/21/2013 at 16:34

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damn double posts

CKeffer > Corson Currently Coupein' It 10/21/2013 at 16:35

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Make that triple post! DAMN YOU KINJA!!!!!!!

Nibbles > Shady Balkan Subject, Drives an Alfa 10/21/2013 at 16:36

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Unfortunately the piss beer is almost the only beer exported from here

Probably because we've stopped drinking it (well most of us but stereotypes exist for a reason )

Corson Currently Coupein' It > Nibbles 10/21/2013 at 16:36

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Thanks for the tips man, I've had shock top before and I liked it a lot.

Steve Zissou > Steve Zissou 10/21/2013 at 16:36

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P.S. My answer is already invalid, because Baby Tree doesn't come in a 6-pack, only biggish bottles.

Also, the best thing you can do is try to find the styles you like. Try lots of things. Both of my recommendations are similar in style and don't suite everyone's tastes.

Steve Zissou > Steve Zissou 10/21/2013 at 16:36

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P.S. My answer is already invalid, because Baby Tree doesn't come in a 6-pack, only biggish bottles.

Also, the best thing you can do is try to find the styles you like. Try lots of things. Both of my recommendations are similar in style and don't suite everyone's tastes.

Corson Currently Coupein' It > Steve Zissou 10/21/2013 at 16:38

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I'm in Mass. My brother actually knows the guys who brew Pretty Things, funny story, they promised him a full keg of whatever beer he wanted, if and only if he could throw a party and finish it that night.

Steve Zissou > Corson Currently Coupein' It 10/21/2013 at 16:39

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Oh yeah? Have you had Baby Tree? I've only been gone for a year but oh how I miss it.

Nibbles > Corson Currently Coupein' It 10/21/2013 at 16:41

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In that case I'd also recommend Warsteiner and Hoegaarden.

Corson Currently Coupein' It > CKeffer 10/21/2013 at 16:42

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Thanks! I'll check them out, I've heard of Magic Hat but can't remember what I've tried from them. Never had the Paulner though.

BKRM3 > Corson Currently Coupein' It 10/21/2013 at 16:42

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Since you asked on Oppo, I'm going to have to say Hop Rod Rye, which is delicious.

Corson Currently Coupein' It > CAR_IS_MI 10/21/2013 at 16:43

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Actually there is one now I think of it, great idea. My ex and I used to buy beer there, she's a year older, and they knew her so they never carded me.

CKeffer > Corson Currently Coupein' It 10/21/2013 at 16:44

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Not a problem! A great way to find beers you like is to keep an eye out for a beer or brewers festival in your area. You'll get breweries from all over the country that will come and bring their beers for you to sample. It's a very fun way to spend a day, and you'll get to try a good number of beers you may never have ever heard of before.

Corson Currently Coupein' It > CalzoneGolem 10/21/2013 at 16:45

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Is that a cider?

Corson Currently Coupein' It > CalzoneGolem 10/21/2013 at 16:45

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Delted, double post

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > Corson Currently Coupein' It 10/21/2013 at 16:48

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Work your way through New Belgium's offerings. Fat Tire is an old favorite.

Boulevard's Tank 7 is one of my recent favorites.

Corson Currently Coupein' It > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 10/21/2013 at 16:49

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Thanks for the tip! What type are both of these?

Steve Zissou > Corson Currently Coupein' It 10/21/2013 at 16:55

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Also, do they seem like the kind of people that would send me some Baby Tree in the mail if I sent them a very kind letter of request?

Steve Zissou > Corson Currently Coupein' It 10/21/2013 at 16:55

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Also, do they seem like the kind of people that would send me some Baby Tree in the mail if I sent them a very kind letter of request?

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > Corson Currently Coupein' It 10/21/2013 at 16:55

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Fat Tire is an amber ale, Tank 7 is a saison/farmhouse ale.

If you like something heartier, New Belgium 1554 is also great.

Steve Zissou > Corson Currently Coupein' It 10/21/2013 at 16:56

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Also, do they seem like the kind of people that would send me some Baby Tree in the mail if I sent them a very kind letter of request?

Steve is equipped with Electronic Fool Injection > Corson Currently Coupein' It 10/21/2013 at 17:02

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It's malty and delicious and not terribly expensive. One of my favorites and available nationwide:

There are better Belgian style ales out there but this is good for a beginner.

Steve is equipped with Electronic Fool Injection > Corson Currently Coupein' It 10/21/2013 at 17:02

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It's malty and delicious and not terribly expensive. One of my favorites and available nationwide:

There are better Belgian style ales out there but this is good for a beginner.

Steve is equipped with Electronic Fool Injection > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 10/21/2013 at 17:04

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1554 is one of my favorite. Up there with Chimay blue. So... soo.... good.

Mission Street ales are good, too.

area man > Corson Currently Coupein' It 10/21/2013 at 17:05

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'Tis the season. I normally hate flavored beers, but it's subtle and not overly sweet - nicely done.

Nibbles > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 10/21/2013 at 17:08

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I love New Belgium

It is the best brewery

Best beers, best tours

gometz > Corson Currently Coupein' It 10/21/2013 at 17:11

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You would know if you'd had a bastard.

gometz > Corson Currently Coupein' It 10/21/2013 at 17:15

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If this is really your first beer: just get something simple, it doesn't have to be extravagant. When I turned 21 I was a broke ass college student. So while I was already a beer lover, my first purchase was a 24 of Keystone Light (which I had to buy because I lost a round of apartment complex golf).

If I could do it over again? Weihenstephaner Original, or really anything from them. The Original is probably the best lager in the world.

It is the oldest operating brewery in the world, and it is also the state brewery of Bavaria.

desertdog5051 > Corson Currently Coupein' It 10/21/2013 at 17:17

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If you decide to venture into wines. Try B. R. Cohn. Avid car collector/restorer. Wine maker. Manager of the Doobie Brothers. Puts some of his cars and other favorites on the labels.

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > Nibbles 10/21/2013 at 17:20

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We tried to visit on the roadtrip to Montana a couple years back, but didn't reserve a spot far enough in advance. Will have to remedy that our next time through!

LuczOr > Corson Currently Coupein' It 10/21/2013 at 17:20

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You should just admit that you will be drinking PBR for the rest of your life and submit now.

Nibbles > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 10/21/2013 at 17:21

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Oh, you don't have to reserve any more! Just show up in time. You may not get to ride the bike, but they'll generally let you through.

Corson Currently Coupein' It > Steve Zissou 10/21/2013 at 17:41

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Never had baby tree, but I'll definitely try it.

Corson Currently Coupein' It > gometz 10/21/2013 at 17:42

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Not my first beer, I've had many. Just wanted my first legal beer purchase to be delicious haha.

gometz > Corson Currently Coupein' It 10/21/2013 at 17:55

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Well that would still be my recommendation since you don't really like overly hoppy beers. I love both hoppy and not hoppy beers (have a Munich Helles and a Altbier in lagering right now and the next two planned beers are imperial IPA's, one fresh hop the other black), but Weihenstephaner is still my overall favorite for it's simple yet perfect flavor.

Corson Currently Coupein' It > area man 10/21/2013 at 18:08

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Actually had this one before.

YesILoveCars > Corson Currently Coupein' It 10/21/2013 at 18:19

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I can recommend some good beers, but I don't think a youngun' can really appreciate a good beer until he's had shitty beer. It's like a car, in a sense. If you've always driven a new BMW, you'll never really know how good it is until you drive a shitty Honda with 4 mismatched tires, sloppy shifter, weak brakes and burning oil. And no radio.

So, first, go drink a ton of Natural Light, Keystone Light, Rainier, and other cheap shit. And I mean a TON. Like to the point where you start to wonder why anyone drinks beer at all. Then go for the good shit. I really like Leinenkugel, and their Oktoberfest beer is very smooth and tasty. I don't know why it doesn't score higher with the beer snobs. I prefer lagers and stouts; smooth and with some meat on it.

Corson Currently Coupein' It > gometz 10/21/2013 at 18:20

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Great, thanks for the tip. This thread got way more comments than I was expecting. I think I'll have to make a list of all these recommendations, check em off one by one.

YesILoveCars > fink stinger 10/21/2013 at 18:22

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I am not a fan of Arrogant Bastard. But, I have tried it and it ain't for me. It's ok; more for you.

Corson Currently Coupein' It > YesILoveCars 10/21/2013 at 18:46

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Fair enough, I feel like I've already ingested far too much cheep beer though, I'll take one for the team and keep on keepin on.

You've actually described exactly the vehicle that my brother and I shared, manual 92 Honda Accord 4dr, three of which worked. 4 mismatched tires, no stereo, terrible breaks and a shot clutch. Are you watching me?

Jfelty19 > Corson Currently Coupein' It 10/21/2013 at 20:41

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Miller High Life.

TheD0k_2many toys 2little time > Corson Currently Coupein' It 10/21/2013 at 23:00

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six pack? Get something good.