On those rare occasions that I play hold'em, I generally drink Knob Creek Bourbon. Sometimes I smoke a cigar. I tend to prefer a maduro, generally from among Padron, Ashton, Avo, Hoyo de Monterrey, Macanudo, or CAO.

Going to be bottling a brown ale tonight and transfering the JudgeMental (vanilla milk porter) to secondary and adding the vanilla to let it sit another few weeks. I'll siphon off a sample and let you guys know how it tastes.

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I generally drink Knob Creek Bourbon.

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On the off chance it didn't occur to you - if someone calls and asks what you're doing, I wouldn't mention you had a hand full of queens and were sucking on a Knob.

Bren R.

Oh now that's just damn funny.

Hmm... maybe I shoud switch to Woodford?

Y'know, I think bigjohn was asking for advice in expanding his beer horizons, but was shamefully ignored.
How about Boddingtons, Newcastle, and Old Speckled Hen?

bigwill- actually, i am going to the grocery store this afternoon, and will have a short list of beers that i am thinking about trying. i will put the list on here, and see what ya'll think. maybe do a poll if i can figure out how to do one?

i think i will get some italian beer that i saw last time i went shopping. they make great food and great wine, chances are the beer should be pretty good too!!?

BTW- i will check and see if they have any of the ones you have listed.

bigjohn

John, you've gotta compile a short list of beers that you drink regularly and enjoy, that way we'll have a starting point to make suggestions.

a short list.... OK.. well, i have to admit, i am kind-of-a simple guy, so i usually drink the regular american favorites.. but, i will add in all the ones i have liked.

regulars- bud light, lone star, shinerbock, shiner blonde, original coors(yella-belly), and as of late, MGD.

mexicans- dos equis, sampatico, tecate..

others- molson, arctic bay, ice house, killians, becks.

a few beers that i have had that i REALLY didnt care for are samuel adams, guiness, and an extra pale ale from northern california.

OK, there ya go. suggest away!!!

bigjohn

BigJohn,

You'd hate my beer of choice Sierra Nevada Pale Ale.

Being a Cubs/Bears fan I'm obligated to recommend Old Style it's pretty much like Red Star but if my memory is correct Old Style gives more umm gasious emmissions with a shorter delay time

We might not win but we'll sure stink up the house!

Leaf

Lets see, not sure what you can get over there, but I would try maybe:

Stoudt's Gold Lager
Brooklyn Brown Ale
(And if you want something 9%, but expect a lot of flavors with this one)
Chimay Grande Reserve (Blue label)