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Wheat based beers.
Ryadic
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I like beer. I wouldn't consider myself a connoisseur per say, but I know what I like. I do enjoy Bud Light. It's not my favorite, but I will order it when I want a beer that doesn't cost a lot of money.
But I'm not opposed to spending 10 bucks on a six pack of good beer. And that's pretty much what I'm looking for.
I've recently delved into the realm of wheat based beers. I've had a few and I've enjoyed them all. So far the ones I've had are:
Shock Top
Bud Light Wheat
Blue Moon
Sam Adams Cherry Wheat
I think I'm missing one or two, but I can't remember.
I know that what you suggest may not be available in my area, but it could be something that I may come across at a restaurant when I'm traveling.
Cheers!
But I'm not opposed to spending 10 bucks on a six pack of good beer. And that's pretty much what I'm looking for.
I've recently delved into the realm of wheat based beers. I've had a few and I've enjoyed them all. So far the ones I've had are:
Shock Top
Bud Light Wheat
Blue Moon
Sam Adams Cherry Wheat
I think I'm missing one or two, but I can't remember.
I know that what you suggest may not be available in my area, but it could be something that I may come across at a restaurant when I'm traveling.
Cheers!
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Hoegaarden - The classic wheat beer
Aventinus Wheat Double Bock - My favourite beer in the world
Weihenstephaner Vitus - Very solid wheat beer, also checkout; Kristall and Hefe by them
Edit: Seems those beers will set you back a good $3 - $5 each. So not cheap, but they are amazing.
Aussie beers that you probably won't be able to get:
Redback
Beez Kneez
Bee Sting
Fat Tire
If you live near Wisconson, Spotted Cow is very good.
Can only get it there though.
but they're listening to every word I say
Franziskaner Hefe is excellent.
-La Blanche de Chambly (White)
-L'Éphémère (Apple, raspberry or blackcurrant flavored)
Seconded. So far, my favorite wheat beer.
I suggest going through BeerAdvocate's listings for the various wheat varieties (A few I've had and and remember off the top of my head are sub-listed):
Each page has a description of the style as well as a list of brews (ordered by # of reviews). The brews are given separate scores based on user reviews and on staff reviews. There's a link right under the description on each page to the top rated brews.
A lot of people like the Leinenkugel Sunset Wheat.
Allagash is a great brewery. I wish they were able to ship a bit more liberally.
Delirium Tremens isn't a wheat beer, however, you are correct that it is a delicious beer.
If the OP posts his location then suggestions can be narrowed down to stuff available locally.
This is a great beer.
Hrm... may have to pick up a pack tomorrow. The brewery is almost within walking distance. ;-)
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I was dropping in here specifically to recommend Blanche de Chambly. It's one of the lightest, most refreshing wheats I've had.
I bought a 4 pack yesterday from a liquor store a block from my house. Amazing. They rarely have it though.
Hoegaarden is a great belgian wheat beer. But if I could recommend one thing. Don't just stick with wheat beers. Branch out and try all the different kinds. I love Westmalle Dubble! Try any Trappist beer you can. They are the ones with a little seal on the labels. They are made in monasteries by monks (or atleast monks play a part in the brewing)!
Also it's been mentioned already, but if you can, buy a bottle of Delirium Tremens! I have 7 bottles in my cellar right now! Not sure how expensive they are in the states. I can get a 750ml bottle for 8-9 Euros. I did buy a glass at a Roy's Resteraunt in vegas and it cost me 11 bucks
Enjoy beer man! Get away from Bud unless its the real shit from the Czech Republic :winky:
― John Quincy Adams
It's similar to Hoegaarden or Allagash White.
Also, go to a pub with lots of taps and try any local witbiers, wheat beers, belgian whites or hefe/dunkelweizens. Wheat beers spoil a bit quicker than "bigger" beers so you really benefit from sourcing it closer to you and on tap.
Since we're enterring fall you might have fewer seasonal wheat options; you're more likely to find maarzens, or stronger, darker, or more bitter beers as seasonals.
I'm not sure if its limited to the Chicago area, but it is delicious. Probably my favorite.
Alternatively, I could just give you guys my address and you could mail me some.
No?
In all seriousness, I thank everyone. I really didn't expect this. A pleasant surprise.
Oh shit, really? Well damn. Either way, try it.
As far as wheat beers go, the other "Moon" beers are all pretty good, especially Pale Moon, but they're all just variations of the Blue Moon recipie, but I know I tend to perfer Pale Moon over Blue Moon
I had a Pyramid Hefe Weizen last night that I would recommend, although it was a little blander than I perfer
Also I like 312 from Goose Island out of Chicago.
And Hefe-Weizen basically means with the wheat in it still. It comes out cloudy and some of them you actually have to roll to get the wheat sediment mixed in with the beer. Always a good lemon with wheats adds to them.
enjoy