Good beer for about $30/case??

steve-in-kville

steve-in-kville

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I am invited to a cook-out this week. These guys all drink old mud and Miller Lite. I was asked to bring a case of beer. Thought I'd bring something with a little more taste. So what's a good beer for around $30/case? I am a fan of Franciskaner (german wheat) but its over my budget at $45/case.

Ideas? Suggestions?
 
i dont drink beer no more. if you want to impress your friends i suggest you get some MILWAUKEES BEST. its a full bodied, fruity, and all around great beer. all my friends in alabama drink it. you're welcome. :D:thumbup::rolleyes:
 
You like taste get some Shiner Black Lager. 8.00 dollars for six here, I don't know if it's cheaper, or sold by the case.
Shiner Bohemian Black Lager
Appearance (0-3): Pours up dark brown to black with a thin off-white head. 2 Points.
Aroma/Bouquet (0-4): Slightly sweet, roasted malts are faint. 3 points.
Taste: Hop/Malt Balance (0-4): Very little hop flavor. Malt dominates. 4 points.
Aftertaste (0-3): Starts of maly sweet and finishes roasty on the back of the tongue, but very subtle. Not overpowering at all. 3 points
Mouthfeel (0-3): Full-bodied. Very nice. 3 points
Overall Impression (0-3): This is officially My Beer. It is very drinkable, and the roast flavor doesn't build up too much over time. This is very much like a German Schwarzbier I had a few years ago. Very smooth. 3 Points
Total: 18 Points
The only reason that this doesn't rate a 20 is that the head is a bit thin, and the aroma is a bit faint. But I ain't complaining!
 
jill jackson said:
You like taste get some Shiner Black Lager. 8.00 dollars for six here, I don't know if it's cheaper, or sold by the case.
Shiner Bohemian Black Lager
Appearance (0-3): Pours up dark brown to black with a thin off-white head. 2 Points.
Aroma/Bouquet (0-4): Slightly sweet, roasted malts are faint. 3 points.
Taste: Hop/Malt Balance (0-4): Very little hop flavor. Malt dominates. 4 points.
Aftertaste (0-3): Starts of maly sweet and finishes roasty on the back of the tongue, but very subtle. Not overpowering at all. 3 points
Mouthfeel (0-3): Full-bodied. Very nice. 3 points
Overall Impression (0-3): This is officially My Beer. It is very drinkable, and the roast flavor doesn't build up too much over time. This is very much like a German Schwarzbier I had a few years ago. Very smooth. 3 Points
Total: 18 Points
The only reason that this doesn't rate a 20 is that the head is a bit thin, and the aroma is a bit faint. But I ain't complaining!
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Hmmm.... I think I have seen this already, but can't remember where... I'll look for it!!
 
My only advice is to pick something better that's to your taste, but not so fancy that you come off looking like a beer snob.
 
jill jackson said:
You like taste get some Shiner Black Lager. 8.00 dollars for six here, I don't know if it's cheaper, or sold by the case.
Shiner Bohemian Black Lager
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That is the only Shiner I've tried that I didn't buy a second time. Not a fan of very heavy beer. Boch, Heifenweisen and Blonde are excellent.
 
Not sure if you can get Leinenkugel's where you live, but they have a new brew out called Classic Amber. It is quite tasty, and I'm sure it would be a big hit at your cookout.:D
 
Some Fat Tire is always a good choice. It's good stuff, but not overly heavy or expensive. Goes great with almost any kind of food, too.

You may want to look around for something local as well. I like a good brown ale or IPA with barbecue, although I probably wouldn't suggest making somebody who's been drinking Bud for years try an IPA right off the bat.
 
Sounds like the sort of guys who probably like their beer the way they've always drank it, and anything else might be "scary" and "weird." Maybe stick with the brands/companies that they're familiar with, but select some better flavors.
AmberBoch is great, and the new Budweiser American Ale is a huge hit at my house.

Second idea, something local from your region.

Third idea, get a few different beers to bring, like 4 six-packs. That way everyone can pick their own favorite.

My only 'rules' are 1) No diet beer; 2) no cans; 3) no Coors.

Good luck!
 
I find it best to buy beer from local breweries using growlers for transportation. It's probably a bit pricier than going about buying beer in cases, but I think it pays for itself in the long run, especially when it comes to trying what local breweries have to offer.
 
Heineken, nothing strange. Miller and Old Milwaukee are their poison of choice? They won't touch some microbrew. Also, most of the people I know don't drink Lite beer because they are worried about their weight. As they get older, they can't handle draft beer or regular beer. At least, that's what I am told.

I don't know, I drink hard cider, Woodchuck amber.
 
Steve,

Since you live in PA, you are lucky to be in the same state as Yuengling. Here in NY, it runs for $20 a case and it's much better than any Miller?Coors/A-B beers. It's a great go-to beer.

For something a little more special & expensive, lots of times it depends on what region you're in and what your distributor carries. Since you like Franciskaner, just look for something with "wheat", or "hefferweissen" in the name. A-B makes a decent wheat called Shocktop. Coors makes Blue Moon, a pretty good Belgian style wheat. I'd say try the Blue Moon, based on your preferences.
 
silenthunterstudios said:
Miller and Old Milwaukee are their poison of choice? They won't touch some microbrew.
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That's what I was thinking. I love good beer and I'll pay more for a six pack than most people do for a case, but when going somewhere where most people are drinking Bud I always look for something middle of the road.

I'd suggest something like Blue Moon (one of my personal favorite cheaper beer), or Michelob Amber Bock, or something from Magic Hat may fit the bill. They're all middle of the road in terms of price, and not so "unusual" that folks who drink Bud or High Life will be scared off.

But if you really want to scare them away, pick up some Highlands Oatmeal Porter. It's better on tap than in bottles, but it's one of the best beers I've ever drank, and so dark my 120 lumen Surefire wouldn't penetrate it.
 
Psychopomp said:
That's what I was thinking. I love good beer and I'll pay more for a six pack than most people do for a case, but when going somewhere where most people are drinking Bud I always look for something middle of the road.

I'd suggest something like Blue Moon (one of my personal favorite cheaper beer), or Michelob Amber Bock, or something from Magic Hat may fit the bill. They're all middle of the road in terms of price, and not so "unusual" that folks who drink Bud or High Life will be scared off.

But if you really want to scare them away, pick up some Highlands Oatmeal Porter. It's better on tap than in bottles, but it's one of the best beers I've ever drank, and so dark my 120 lumen Surefire wouldn't penetrate it.
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Mmm...that Highlands Oatmeal Porter sounds delicious. Where might I get some of this stuff? Usually, when I'm in the mood for something dark, I'll pick up an Old Rasputin. Tends to do the trick rather well. If I'm more for a dessert or after-dinner beer, in comes the Young's Double Chocolate Stout. However, for overall enjoyability, can't go wrong with a pint of Sierra Nevada Pale Ale fresh from the tap.
 
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