is this happening to anybody else??

[NCASAUmp]

Originally Posted by JefferMC

Hey, now, I like Killean's Irish Red

I can't help but notice that you said "like" instead of "love."

I love Leinie's Red.

[Dakota]

Originally Posted by NCASAUmp

I can't help but notice that you said "like" instead of "love."

I love Leinie's Red.

Bah. That's 'cause you're a cheesehead. A bit watery for me. Besides, it's a lager and I prefer ales. I don't know about TX, but these on my list you can definitely get the next time you're in WI. My favorite regional right now is "Two Hearted Ale" (an IPA) out of Kalamazoo, Michigan. A close second is "Great Lakes Burning River Pale Ale" out of Cleveland. Both of these should be available at liquor stores throughout the Midwest, at least. My local standby is Summit Extra Pale Ale (St. Paul, MN). If you're an ale man, it is not quite up to the first two, but still very drinkable and a bit less bitter.

[NCASAUmp]

Originally Posted by Dakota

Bah. That's 'cause you're a cheesehead. A bit watery for me. Besides, it's a lager and I prefer ales. I don't know about TX, but these on my list you can definitely get the next time you're in WI. My favorite regional right now is "Two Hearted Ale" (an IPA) out of Kalamazoo, Michigan. A close second is "Great Lakes Burning River Pale Ale" out of Cleveland. Both of these should be available at liquor stores throughout the Midwest, at least. My local standby is Summit Extra Pale Ale (St. Paul, MN). If you're an ale man, it is not quite up to the first two, but still very drinkable and a bit less bitter.

I most certainly am. Can't help it if I'm perfect.

Actually, I consider Killian's to be watery compared to Leinie's.

[Umpteenth]

Originally Posted by Dakota

My favorite regional right now is "Two Hearted Ale" (an IPA) out of Kalamazoo, Michigan..

Unfortuantely, this is not available in the stores here in Texas - well, at least not in North Texas. That's brewed by Bell's, isn't it? It's a very good IPA. I've had other Bell's brews that I've enjoyed, too.

Originally Posted by Dakota

A close second is "Great Lakes Burning River Pale Ale" out of Cleveland.

I've had some of the Great Lakes brews, but can't remember if I've had this one, or not. Most of them have been pretty good. Again, we don't see those here.

Originally Posted by Dakota

My local standby is Summit Extra Pale Ale (St. Paul, MN).

Aha! We do get Summit Extra Pale Ale! This was my wife's favorite until I brought home Stone Ruination. Now, I have to keep the fridge stocked with enough Ruination for us both!