The Official Btown Banners Beer Thread!

[coachmayhew 1,414]

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I thought Beer:30 was just the time I got off work but apparently it's a real thing.

[JSHoosier 22,213]

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I thought Beer:30 was just the time I got off work but apparently it's a real thing.

It's definitely a real beer.  A friend of mine owns a chain of gas stations and one of his stations sells it, cheap and pretty crappy.  Reminded me of Busch, and that's not a good thing.

[Hovadipo 61,481]

Alright I'm in need of some help. I absolutely can't find a beer that I like. I've tried most of the major brands and it all tastes the same to me. The only one that tasted remotely decent was Redd's and that still wasn't great. Any ideas on a beer that someone who doesn't like beer might enjoy? I'm about to give up completely.

[mamasa 15,978]

Alright I'm in need of some help. I absolutely can't find a beer that I like. I've tried most of the major brands and it all tastes the same to me. The only one that tasted remotely decent was Redd's and that still wasn't great. Any ideas on a beer that someone who doesn't like beer might enjoy? I'm about to give up completely.

I'd suggest going to a brewpub/craft beer bar, with lots of beer on tap. Usually, the bartender is knowledgable about styles. If you tell them you're looking for a beer to like, they'll be able to narrow it down (with samples :)). Where are you located? I might be able to find a bar in the area.

[Hovadipo 61,481]

I'd suggest going to a brewpub/craft beer bar, with lots of beer on tap. Usually, the bartender is knowledgable about styles. If you tell them you're looking for a beer to like, they'll be able to narrow it down (with samples :)). Where are you located? I might be able to find a bar in the area.

I'm at IU. That should be pretty easy lol.

[BlueDevil 9,556]

Alright I'm in need of some help. I absolutely can't find a beer that I like. I've tried most of the major brands and it all tastes the same to me. The only one that tasted remotely decent was Redd's and that still wasn't great. Any ideas on a beer that someone who doesn't like beer might enjoy? I'm about to give up completely.

I was the same exact way for a long time and the beer that clicked for me for some unknown reason was michelob. From there I broadened my horizons and now enjoy beers I thought tasted like piss.

[Hovadipo 61,481]

I was the same exact way for a long time and the beer that clicked for me for some unknown reason was michelob. From there I broadened my horizons and now enjoy beers I thought tasted like piss.

Haven't tried Michelob yet. Might try that this weekend.

[Walking Boot of Doom 18,170]

I'd suggest going to a brewpub/craft beer bar, with lots of beer on tap. Usually, the bartender is knowledgable about styles. If you tell them you're looking for a beer to like, they'll be able to narrow it down (with samples :)). Where are you located? I might be able to find a bar in the area.

Go to The Tap at 3 PM any day of the week. It's empty and the bartenders will give you endless samples and explain everything. It's great.

[coachmayhew 1,414]

Alright I'm in need of some help. I absolutely can't find a beer that I like. I've tried most of the major brands and it all tastes the same to me. The only one that tasted remotely decent was Redd's and that still wasn't great. Any ideas on a beer that someone who doesn't like beer might enjoy? I'm about to give up completely.

Try drinking it on Friday, Beer tastes better on Fridays.

[Hovadipo 61,481]

Try drinking it on Friday, Beer tastes better on Fridays.

I have...I hated it and went back to rum lol.

[JSHoosier 22,213]

I have...I hated it and went back to rum lol.

I'm not a big beer drinker, I haven't found any I really like and haven't tried any craft beers, and I'll drink cheap mainstream beer over rum.  I hate that stuff.

[Hovadipo 61,481]

I'm not a big beer drinker, I haven't found any I really like and haven't tried any craft beers, and I'll drink cheap mainstream beer over rum. I hate that stuff.

It's home for me haha.

[drock161 586]

Alright I'm in need of some help. I absolutely can't find a beer that I like. I've tried most of the major brands and it all tastes the same to me. The only one that tasted remotely decent was Redd's and that still wasn't great. Any ideas on a beer that someone who doesn't like beer might enjoy? I'm about to give up completely.

 

Go to The Tap at 3 PM any day of the week. It's empty and the bartenders will give you endless samples and explain everything. It's great.

 

The Tap is a great place to sample beers. Upland always has a great variety and none of their beers are too crazy. Dragonfly is a great IPA that's simple and delicious. Yogis has a great tap list, and Lennie's (right by campus Pizza X) has good BBC beers. Every Tuesday at 7, Yogis does beer school where they bring in a different brewery and give away free samples. This week's in Upland I think, you should check it out! Get there early though, it fills up fast.

What have you tried? Bell's Two Hearted is a good, simple beer. If you want a pilsner, try Three Floyd's Jinx Proof (IMO the best pilsner out there). Upland Wheat is great too if you're new to craft beer. All of these are super easy to find around Bloomington.

[FortWayneHoosier 6,929]

More of a whiskey guy, Jameson, Seagrams, dewers on the rocks or with a little 7 up. Ya I learned to drink in the Marines lol!

[JSHoosier 22,213]

It's home for me haha.

I'll just stick to my old fall back, Jack Daniels.

[JSHoosier 22,213]

More of a whiskey guy, Jameson, Seagrams, dewers on the rocks or with a little 7 up. Ya I learned to drink in the Marines lol!

I usually drink whiskey straight, I seldom mix it.  And it has to be especially cheap/nasty for me to even consider using a chaser.

[Hovadipo 61,481]

The Tap is a great place to sample beers. Upland always has a great variety and none of their beers are too crazy. Dragonfly is a great IPA that's simple and delicious. Yogis has a great tap list, and Lennie's (right by campus Pizza X) has good BBC beers. Every Tuesday at 7, Yogis does beer school where they bring in a different brewery and give away free samples. This week's in Upland I think, you should check it out! Get there early though, it fills up fast.

What have you tried? Bell's Two Hearted is a good, simple beer. If you want a pilsner, try Three Floyd's Jinx Proof (IMO the best pilsner out there). Upland Wheat is great too if you're new to craft beer. All of these are super easy to find around Bloomington.

Thanks for the tips. I've pretty much just tried mainstream stuff, so I haven't even heard of most of the beers you just mentioned haha.

[FortWayneHoosier 6,929]

I usually drink whiskey straight, I seldom mix it. And it has to be especially cheap/nasty for me to even consider using a chaser.

Absolutely Im 100 percent on board if it's expensive I drink it straight but if it's 7-10 bux for a fifth I mix it

[JSHoosier 22,213]

Thanks for the tips. I've pretty much just tried mainstream stuff, so I haven't even heard of most of the beers you just mentioned haha.

I know Dragonfly and Upland Wheat can be found in Southern Indiana too, I've seen them around.  The others I haven't seen, but I don't frequent liquor stores and the only ones close pretty much just carry mainstream **** water.

[drock161 586]

Thanks for the tips. I've pretty much just tried mainstream stuff, so I haven't even heard of most of the beers you just mentioned haha.

 

I was lucky that one of my old roommates was a huge beer nut, so he always had stuff to try. Nowadays, I try to try new things all the time when I go to the Tap or any good bar.