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Originally Posted by HollyElise
hahahah. i want to try it now.
My knowledge of beer and ale is pretty pathetic. I just don't drink much, but i do want to know my way around it better so when i do have something i'm really enjoying it. The American beers i've tried are uninteresting to me in flavor, except a couple of the Sam Adams which are okay... i think i have a couple of their Cherry Wheat in the fridge. I've tried a number of Guinness.... and no go. Just not my thing. Too sour. I did find one that was tolerable though, and my guest told me it was the company that pioneered a widget that breaks open when you open the bottle, releasing something that makes it more like a true draft. Wish i could remember the name, now.
The ones i tend to like are darker... sometimes hard to find though. The easiest one to find is Honey Brown.... anyone try that? What do you think of it? I also like McEwans, but it's hard to find so i keep my eye out for it when i go to new places. What can you suggest for me to try?
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There are a number of
draft beers (in cans) that use a widget (which is kind of like a ping pong ball) - the first one I ever saw it in was Guinness Draft(Guinness is a brand unto itself - not a type, that type is 'stout'). I believe Caffrey's Irish Ale also uses a widget. If you like 'Honey Brown' then you would probably like the Caffrey's Ale. 'Old Speckled Hen' is another (English) beer that you can buy in cans, and is very good. Newcastle Brown Ale is quite good - and commonly available.
My favourite, Alexander Keiths also makes, in addition to the India Pale Ale, an Amber Ale, which is darker, and very tasty. You may also like Rickard's Red, another Canadian offering.
I also like McEwans - but their "Scotch Ale" is not for the faint of heart. They make a very nice pale ale, and lager. Calgary Alberta's Big Rock Brewery makes a number of good beers, including the aforementioned Traditional Ale.
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