Beers to drink during the Superbowl.

Guybrush · Post by **Guybrush** » Fri Jan 23, 2009 8:55 pm

Is there a certain beer you drink during the Superbowl, or is it just whatever you have lying around?

Myself..., since the Superbowl seems to be sponsored by the almighty American Budweiser, I plan to be going through a few Budvars so as to at least be drinking some type of "Budweiser" that day.

Your thoughts?...

P.S. And for the hell of it, I thought I'd add a football poll, I don't know how these things work, so if it's broken or something... i dunno..

esprit · Post by **esprit** » Sat Jan 24, 2009 11:25 am

Colt 45

icemachine · Post by **icemachine** » Sat Jan 24, 2009 11:36 am

If I watch it, I'll probably grab a six of Wellington SPA - sports just don't lend themselves to slow drinking beers

midlife crisis · Post by **midlife crisis** » Sat Jan 24, 2009 1:24 pm

Agreed. I always try to take something low in abv so I can drink lots (at a party). Mill Street Organic? I'd go with Stuarts if I hadn't had some sour ones lately. Have taken Arkell in the past. There are very few decent choices at 4% or under when you think about it.

Derek · Post by **Derek** » Sat Jan 24, 2009 2:47 pm

midlife crisis wrote:Agreed. I always try to take something low in abv so I can drink lots (at a party). Mill Street Organic? I'd go with Stuarts if I hadn't had some sour ones lately. Have taken Arkell in the past. There are very few decent choices at 4% or under when you think about it.

Mill street organic is certainly a tasty session brew that I'll pick up for guests, and don't mind drinking myself.

Too bad Grand River isn't just a little closer...

midlife crisis · Post by **midlife crisis** » Sat Jan 24, 2009 5:23 pm

Well, for sure. Mill Race Mild or Town Hall Lager would be obvious choices. Maybe they'll get that delivery thing up and running by Super Bowl XLIV !!

Belgian · Post by **Belgian** » Sat Jan 24, 2009 7:47 pm

Something weirdly stylisitc, like a Dortmunder or that awesome Schloss Eggenberg Doppelbock. Perhaps a completely bent Christmas ale like the Celebration from Tr----gar.

Where the heck IS the Eggenbock, it sold out so freaking fast.

Belgian · Post by **Belgian** » Sat Jan 24, 2009 7:55 pm

midlife crisis wrote:
I'd go with Stuarts if I hadn't had some sour ones lately. Have taken Arkell in the past.

That's pee-ing me off SO badly because when it's 'on' Stuart's Organic Session Ale is one of the finest drinking experiences I've enjoyed. It's truly a brilliant idea for a product.

And it's so low ABV you barely feel it until you've had 4 or 5.

Ale's What Cures Ya · Post by **Ale's What Cures Ya** » Sun Jan 25, 2009 3:09 am

There's a huge UFC event the night before (St. Pierre vs. Penn) so after I get back from work (around 10) I'm going to be heading to my buddy's house where the Super Bowl/UFC festivities will be going strong. Probably be drinking gin and tonics during the UFC event, but during game day I am thinking Hannenberg Pils and Plowman's Ale.

Looking forward to seeing Kurt Warner get his 2nd (should be 3rd, f-cking cheaters) Super Bowl ring. Steelers may have the "d", but Kurt has the "D", as in "Destiny".

Ale Belly · Post by **Ale Belly** » Sun Jan 25, 2009 9:07 am

I have some Hop Back Amber Ale by Troegs that have been collecting dust for a few months now. Superbowl's a good excues as any.

kinguy · Post by **kinguy** » Sun Jan 25, 2009 8:07 pm

I think Hannenberg Pils is a good choice and that will likely be what I'll be tipping back. But if I had some, I'd be drinking Iron City Beer for good karma as the Steelers roll to victory.

Go Steelers!

matt7215 · Post by **matt7215** » Sun Jan 25, 2009 11:59 pm

going to my wife parents house with some Mill Race Mild, and London Porter. my father in-law always makes a kick ass super-bowl stew so I always bring some sessionable dark brews. when this tradition started 5 years ago i would always take a 4 pack of guinness but 2 years ago it was 10w30 and last year Iron Duke. looking forward to a growler of the Mill Race this year though.

JerCraigs · Post by **JerCraigs** » Mon Jan 26, 2009 9:50 am

I guess Lakeport doesn't make Steeler Lager any more do they?

How about Bootleggers Cardinal Red Ale, or Schwartz Brewery Cardinal Sin?

GregClow · Post by **GregClow** » Mon Jan 26, 2009 11:01 am

JerCraigs wrote:I guess Lakeport doesn't make Steeler Lager any more do they?

Actually, they do - and the label/can colours even match the Pittsburgh team colours:

http://www.lakeportbrewing.ca/site1/sub ... teeler.php

woodpecker · Post by **woodpecker** » Wed Jan 28, 2009 1:43 am

i'll be pawning off the rest of the Heine case as i drink something entirely different...

The Bar Towel

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