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70. Lagunitas IPA

Wed May 2, 2012, 01:55 AM

May 2012

I just tried this and I dig it. Not generally an India Pale Ale fan (usually too bitter for my taste), but this brew is mellow and nicely spicy, very clean taste. It's a California company, but should be available in Michigan.

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If I wanted to start drinking beer, where should I start? [View all] MrScorpio Apr 2012 OP

it depends on your taste, but here are a few possibilities fishwax Apr 2012 #1

Maybe you should start by figuring out what kinds of beers you prefer RZM Apr 2012 #2

samplers and pick-your-own-six-packs are a good suggestion fishwax Apr 2012 #4

I'm talking more about samplers where you don't get to choose RZM Apr 2012 #6

I know, I was just adding to the suggestion fishwax Apr 2012 #8

I'd actually like to get into home brewing RZM Apr 2012 #9

cool! -- good luck with it fishwax Apr 2012 #11

He uses a turkey fryer to boil the grain RZM Apr 2012 #12

You could start drinking at the bottom, but you'd probably spill it on yourself. Orrex Apr 2012 #3

Try some good quality lagers first, or the better Pilsenser styles Populist_Prole Apr 2012 #5

Start with a Pabst Blue Ribbon (PBR) Brother Buzz Apr 2012 #7

I like the PBR a lot myself. HappyMe Apr 2012 #28

A twelve pack. Hassin Bin Sober Apr 2012 #10

Samplers from good brewers are a fineplace to start hifiguy Apr 2012 #13

I love Leinenkugel - named my dog Leinie - and they have a nice range nadine_mn May 2012 #68

Go to the bar and keep ordering different beers. JVS Apr 2012 #14

The Sam Adams spring variety pack is excellent... AmazingSchnitzel Apr 2012 #15

I'll give that a shot MrScorpio Apr 2012 #16

Enjoy... AmazingSchnitzel Apr 2012 #19

At least a couple of others have sampler packs, as well. GoCubsGo Apr 2012 #22

Sam Adams is wonderful. YellowRubberDuckie Apr 2012 #61

My suggestion would be Sierra Nevada Pale Ale T_i_B Apr 2012 #17

Can be a bit bitter for non-beer-drinkers-- digonswine Apr 2012 #18

It's got a sweet side as well T_i_B Apr 2012 #29

A bar HopeHoops Apr 2012 #20

Hic! ohiosmith Apr 2012 #21

I don't do bars MrScorpio Apr 2012 #27

I'd start be opening the bottle. NV Whino Apr 2012 #23

Half-rack of Bud. Iggo Apr 2012 #24

So far you have many great suggestions OriginalGeek Apr 2012 #25

Pick something that you would hate? LiberalFighter Apr 2012 #26

Where do you live? There might be some regional microbrews to suggest. kwassa Apr 2012 #30

We get Flying Dog in the UK T_i_B Apr 2012 #31

I'm surprised, I didn't think Flying Dog had that much reach. kwassa Apr 2012 #32

Not sure Raging Bitch would be a good starter beer! T_i_B Apr 2012 #33

well, I started 40 years ago ... kwassa Apr 2012 #34

I can remember being at the Great British Beer Festival 10 years ago... T_i_B Apr 2012 #35

Beer has totally changed, though there are two markets. kwassa Apr 2012 #36

Similar story over here T_i_B Apr 2012 #39

I loves me some Raging Bitch auburngrad82 Apr 2012 #55

Dogfishhead is the shit, bees knees, tits, etc Dragonbreathp9d Apr 2012 #46

Well... 47of74 Apr 2012 #37

Friends don't let Friends drink Coors. dixiegrrrrl Apr 2012 #41

My favorite beers are AsahinaKimi Apr 2012 #38

My fav at this time is Mendocino Eye of the Hawk. vanlassie Apr 2012 #40

Most high end beer houses will serve you samples pokerfan Apr 2012 #42

OK-here's the real deal- digonswine Apr 2012 #43

Even though I'm not a Pilsner man myself... T_i_B Apr 2012 #47

blasphemer!!! Leinenkugel is wonderful nadine_mn May 2012 #69

It does have a loyal following- digonswine May 2012 #74

What area of the country are you in? Dragonbreathp9d Apr 2012 #44

A Detroit suburb nt MrScorpio Apr 2012 #45

You can probably find Lynenkugel(sp?). New Belgium also makes some easy to find good beer Dragonbreathp9d Apr 2012 #54

Definitely start with Natural Light. Easily the best beer in the US cbdo2007 Apr 2012 #48

From the beer aisle of a supermarket ... JustABozoOnThisBus Apr 2012 #49

I strongly dispute your assertion..... T_i_B Apr 2012 #50

Top end, has a cap on it make sure you know Rex Apr 2012 #51

Chimay. Can't go wrong with Chimay. Taverner Apr 2012 #52

trois pistoles CBGLuthier Apr 2012 #53

Hmm...commonly stocked six packs. BreweryYardRat Apr 2012 #56

In bed. Noodleboy13 Apr 2012 #57

Suspense is killing me. Tell us already! What's your skinny on beer? Populist_Prole Apr 2012 #58

I'm going shopping for groceries tomorrow MrScorpio Apr 2012 #59

Strohs, of course. kwassa May 2012 #65

I like Michelob Light. It's lower in calories and alcohol but has a Cleita Apr 2012 #60

It's simple really. Once you've bitten the neck off of the unopened bottle... cherokeeprogressive May 2012 #62

First you'll need some beer and travel money, so that you can get there and... JVS May 2012 #63

michigan brewers guild beer festival irisblue May 2012 #64

Yuengling still American owned and made n/t doc03 May 2012 #66

Guinness!!! ellisonz May 2012 #67

Lagunitas IPA bluesbassman May 2012 #70

Start with Natural Light. EastTennesseeDem May 2012 #71

Sneak up on it and yell "boo" , that will give it quite a start. RedCloud May 2012 #72

Guinness chrisa May 2012 #73

Something mild -- pilsner or lager. klook May 2012 #75

I second that. Populist_Prole May 2012 #76