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I've never been able to answer this question. Oh, sure I kind of answered "what's your favorite beer" here but I have to admit that it's a cop out. There are just too many different kinds of beers and too many circumstances that influence whether or not I want a particular beer and why. Can you answer this question? Tell us about your favorite beer. What's your favorite?

For REAL Beer Aficionados...

The only answer is Samuel Smith's Oatmeal Stout. Rich flavor, creamy texture, it's so delicious that it IS dessert. PS: Anyone who drinks Budweiser, Coors, Miller, Michelob, Corona, etc, is NOT a "beer aficionado".
—Guest Leandra

Hands down...

Best beer for me would be Rochefort 10, a very delicious big beer crafted by Belgians. How much better can you get?
—Guest Tommy

oh i think they like me

dude MILLER LIGHT 100% all the time any time. To all the Bud Light fans- you suck, go home.
—Guest MILLER TIME

Breckenridge 471 Small Batch IPA

Without question. Bitter and hoppy and high in alcohol, floral and citrusy and perfect.
—Guest Beth

Matt Brewery in Utica NY

Just putting a word in for some local talent... and really great brewery. LOVED the (seasonal) Caramel Porter over the holidays, now I am getting into the Irish Stout and Red Ale. Don't overlook this brewery, great stuff coming out of Utica, NY.
—seventex

after trying nearly 500 different beers

I have travel around the world for different beers, having at least one bear from just about every nation. My favorite styles overall: IPA's and Porters Overall favorite: Rock Bottom Brewery @ the riverfront in Pittsburgh, PA - Raspberry Burbon Stout. This is a typical stout recipe that is age old oak barrels formerly used to age burbon, then fresh, ripe raspberries are added just before the beer is placed in the large serving tanks. It is also poured on a nitrogen tap. The Raspberry Burbon Stout has the full, creamy meal in a glass you'd expect from a stout, but the oakey burbon flavor is just enough to enhanse the beer beyond most stouts, and well balanced with the hint of fresh raspberries that is finishes very refreshing and clean. If you have dinner there, this beer is your dessert. If you don't have dinner first, two of these will do the trick! Awesome work by the Brewmaster; each Rock Bottom has their own on-site brewmaster.
—Guest former conosour

favorite seasonal ale

Snow Cap Winter Warmer great taste and packs a punch!
—Guest roger kohls

i go asian!

I'll have to go with yuengling light. light because the less calories. It goes down so easy, it's incredible. easiest going down beer ever. ever.
—Guest mine is orinetal

Current Favorite(s)

1. Ale: Bell's Two Hearted Ale 2. Wheat: Paulaner (sp?) Hefeweizen
—Guest Michiganian_In_AL

Belikin Stout

Very good stout brewed in Belize. One of the best I've tasted the world over just wish I could get it in the USA
—Guest jp

Newbie

Sight unseen give me the Guiness Foreign Extra Stout.
—Guest Eric Brecht

Gulden Draak!

Gulden Draak is a complex dark belgian beer; a must try for any beer enthusiast.
—Guest 11

Paulaner Hefeweizen

Its a tough one, because certainly we crave different styles for different seasons. But Paulaner Hefeweizen is the gold standard for me in terms of a wheat beer that can be enjoyed in every season.
—Guest Glueslug

Connie

actually 2 Bud light Lime and Coors light Bottles and ice cold please
—Guest Connie

favourite beer

royal challenge lager beer, produced by sabmiller india
—Guest ravi

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