Looking for a new beer.

I'm looking for a new beer. Normally, I drink Bud Light, Bud Select, Shinerbock, Ziegen Bock, Dos XX, Tecate, and Michelob Ultra, but I'm looking to expand. I've tried Corona ,Red Stripe, Pacifico and most recently Blue Moon. I didn't like the Blue Moon at all. So, I'm looking for suggestions, but nothing too heavy.

 

I really like Budweiser American Ale, it is their version of Sierra Nevada Pale Ale.

 

Miller Chill

 

sometimes I wonder if people here are serious.

 

Try Moretti. I drink it when eating at Fireside Pies and not something I would fill the fridge with but has it's place.

 

Shiner Cheer. It's incredible.

 

Shiner Cheer?

I just googled Shiner Cheer and it is a dunkelweizen beer that is flavored with peaches and roasted pecans (and natural flavors).


Sounds .... interesting.

 

I'm a big fan of Shiner Blonde, not too heavy.

 

Given the beers that you usually drink, try Bass and Newcastle.

Bohemia is pretty good, too.

All three of these have personality without being overwhelming. I suspect you will like Bass the least of the three.

 

peroni is VERY good.

I second the Newcastle Brown Ale. It is perhaps my favourite beer of all time.

I would also suggest the Sierra Nevada Porter. People are going to say Porters are 'heavy' because they are dark. That is flat out false. Porters are in general lighter than ales. Just as Guinness is lighter than Bass (which is why it 'floats' in a black and tan).

 

Try Tsingtao, it's a Chinese beer. It's lighter, but good.

 

Maybe try Stella.

And if you're looking to bridge into more snobby beers, maybe try starting w/ Hefe's... they're flavorful, but easier to drink...

 

I'm a big fan of Quilmes. I've only found it at Central Market in Austin though.

 

big fan of Abita's entire line here.

 

Coors Light has a vented can. That's worth something.

 

I'd try Negra Modelo. It's much better than Shiner Bock or Ziegencrap.In reply to:

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Try a place like Gingerman, Flying Saucer, etc. where they have flites. It's a good way to try a bunch of different beers at once, and if you don't like it you don't have to finish a whole beer.

 

Real Ale in Blanco has some really good stuff. I really like their Rio Blanco Pale Ale. Their Fireman's #4 is good also and getting very popular around here.

 

I apologise then. I didn't realise porter is an ale, and I guess I am just a sucker like most others when it comes to weight of beer.

I still say that Sierra Nevada porter is a great beer.

I will stick to recommendations based on taste, as I was clearly proved to be ignorant of so much in beerdom.

 

Have you tried Rolling Rock or Heineken?

 

I agree about the Shiner Cheer not being good. I found it way too sweet. It was like a peach cobbler beer float.

I agree with the above poster who suggested Shiner Blonde. Based on what you normally drink you should find it crisp and refreshing. It is a great summer beer. I would also recommend Fat Tire. It will be hoppier than what you are used to but it is really smooth.

 

TRRW#31,

It sounds like you might really like Stella Artois or Plisner Urquell. Bohemia is a Mexican beer you might want to try.

You might also like Real Ale's Firemans 4, Full Sail's Session Lager, and Brooklyn Brewery's Lager.

These are all pretty "modest" and will give you a sense of the types of beer you might like.