577506 Thu Dec 04 20:56:46 -0800 2008 17 35 Beer 0 4221924 Hi guys- I'm trying to put together a bit of a Christmas care package for my father-in-law, who's a big fan of interesting beers... The trouble is, I'm not a beer-drinker myself and I don't know the good from the bad. So I need some opinions... What local beers would you send to a fellow who's a fan of Alaskan Amber and Fosters? Thu Dec 04 20:56:46 -0800 2008 245828 Brightfires 1 4222102 Alaskan Amber: Deschutes Mirror Pond Ale or MacTarnahan's Ale Fosters: Session Ale Thu Dec 04 23:01:03 -0800 2008 4221924 41560 AlbertaHound 1 4222477 I'm a fan of Bridgeport IPA ,it has a quality that sets it aside from most other IPAS. Rogue also has something he might like. Fri Dec 05 06:39:49 -0800 2008 4221924 201376 Mallory 2 4222539 Full Sail Amber. Fri Dec 05 07:05:33 -0800 2008 4222477 13853 Leonardo 1 4222858 How about one of Grants's beers to highlight the use of NW hops? Fri Dec 05 08:55:00 -0800 2008 4221924 12139 paulj 2 4225012 Are the Grant's beers still being made? Sat Dec 06 06:57:45 -0800 2008 4222858 90936 Kenji 3 4225076 I'm thinking that someone might have tried to revive them recently, unsuccessfully. What a shame that Bert Grant's pioneering beers came to this. Sat Dec 06 07:59:10 -0800 2008 4225012 10998 Jim Dorsch 4 4225178 Yeah, I miss them. Particularly the imperial stout and the dark winter ale flavored with honey & Mt. Hood hops. Sat Dec 06 09:13:01 -0800 2008 4225076 90936 Kenji 1 4223208 My SO loves Rogue Ales, but as I'm not a beer drinker, I couldn't tell you which is closest to Alaskan Amber or Fosters - I've always found the people at the brewery very helpful, so they might be able to help out. http://www.rogue.com/ Fri Dec 05 10:44:49 -0800 2008 4221924 237929 tracylee 2 4225014 Rogue's American Amber is a beautiful brew - so much more flavorful than most beers that bear that name -- though Full Sail's amber is also very fine. Sat Dec 06 06:59:03 -0800 2008 4223208 90936 Kenji 1 4223281 caldera is obscure but tasty. Fri Dec 05 11:09:56 -0800 2008 4221924 10651 bbqboy 1 4223319 I've always liked Pyramid Beers. www.pyramidbrew.com Fri Dec 05 11:18:27 -0800 2008 4221924 241907 jetetway 2 4225136 I used to love Pyramid. It seems as if they decided to go down the middle of the road lately. They dont' even make their pale ale anymore. Sat Dec 06 08:44:44 -0800 2008 4223319 10491 MOREKASHA 1 4225144 Rogue Dead Guy for a change of pace. Sat Dec 06 08:47:53 -0800 2008 4221924 55168 Rene Erm 2 4225722 When I mentioned this thread to my SO last night, that was his recommendation. It's pretty easy to find in our local grocery stores also (Salem, OR) Sat Dec 06 14:02:23 -0800 2008 4225144 237929 tracylee 1 4227951 I love Rogue Ales, although some of them are pretty radical in terms of flavor intensity. Full Sail Amber seems like an excellent recommendation. You might also look for Fish Tale Ales. Their Oganic Amber Ale is widely available, and you may be able to find Winterfish Ale this time of year, for a more full-flavored brew. Sun Dec 07 17:31:39 -0800 2008 4221924 34704 Luwak 1 4229328 Don't know where you are and where your dad is, but you might include Ninkasi from Eugene, Weed from Weed Ca., and Lagunitas-stretching it, but regional and always interesting. Also there are some upper end Deschutes currently that are cool, though pricey. Mon Dec 08 09:47:17 -0800 2008 4221924 10651 bbqboy 1 4268174 Thanks guys. This has helped a lot. XD Tue Dec 23 03:16:43 -0800 2008 4221924 245828 Brightfires