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Its Friday night.
Oh, and drink responsibly!
How did they get that way?
But the same is no longer true, since Budweiser and Miller-Coors are now owned by foreign corporations.
If you drink these beers for their old American spirit, its time to find a new brand.
We suggestYuengling, Americas oldest brewery and the 2nd largest domestic brewery in the US.
If youre outside of PA and FL, Yuengling might be a bit harder to find.
If you cant find this traditional lager on your grocers shelf, reach for a Sam Adams.
Bored with Heineken?
Heineken is marketed as a thinking-mans beer, an upgrade to Budweiser and a genuinely good beer.
Yeah, its not.
We suggest you hop on a trip to Germany to really get to know Euro lagers.
If you reach for a Heineken, youre likely doing so for the label alone.
If you are concerned with the taste of your drink, opt for a Hofbrau instead.
The most popular is Hacker Pschorr, a classic German wheat beer that is nearly 700 years old.
Its everywhere, but is it remarkable?
Not for its quality, sadly.
Weihenstephaner isnt just old, it is absolutely delicious.
If you enjoy wheat beer, theres more to the style than Hacker Pschorr.
If you want to experience a truly good brown ale, try Samuel Smiths Nut Brown Ale.
Its a solid beer, and you’re able to rarely go wrong when ordering it.
Due to its ubiquity, however, it isnt hard to get tired of drinking Sierra Nevada.
This might be the one case where we suggest a beer that isnt widely accessible.
But to throw you a bone, if youre on the West coast, try a Pliny the Elder.
If y0ure anywhere else, you cant go wrong with a Dogfish Head.
Give a double-shot of the raspberry beer for those who prefer fruitier tasting beverages.
If you want a break from the convention, a good beer with an escapist mentality, book Bohemia.
Why Drink a Porter When you might Drink the Porter?
While Porter is not the most common beer in the US, its not difficult to find.
Michelob sells one at most grocery stores.
Anchor Brewing does a solid big-label craft version.
Even Yeungling sells a porter.
If youve had any of these, have you had a real, traditional English porter?
No, you havent.
This beer is the result of that marriage.
Snoring from Stella?
Is the beer within as pretty as the brand surrounding it?
From our opinion (and the ratings as well), no, no, no.
Stella is essentially Budweiser with face lift, a so-so beer with a nice body without much personality.
So, whats your favorite beer at your favorite watering hole?
We tried to stick with beers that are widely accessible, yet our tastes are notably more progressive.
That doesnt mean you’re gonna wanna be whats your favorite beer of the moment?
