Help me pick a beer for dinner tonight!!!

[thetieguy]

I am going to a BBQ restaurant for dinner tonight and want some help picking a good beer to try. I am open to your suggestions if you have tried any of these. Here is the list-

AMERICAN STYLE ALES

ARCADIA INDIA PALE ALE $4.50 Battle Creek, MI. 5.9% tap 16oz..
Strong hop bitterness complimented with a caramel, malt and nut flavors.
FOUNDER'S RED RYE. $4.00 Grand Rapids, MI. 6.8% 12oz..
Crimson red, sweet and rich with a perfect blend of hops.
FOUNDER'S PALE ALE $4.50 Grand Rapids, MI. 5.2% tap 16oz.
Medium bodied ale with distinct floral hop aroma and citrus flavors.
NEW HOLLAND MAD HATTER. 5.9% 12oz.. $4.00 Holland, MI.
This IPA has strong hop from start to finish that stays on the palate.
SIERRA NEVADA PALE ALE. 5.6% 12oz.. $4.00 Chico, CO.
Liberal use of cascade hops give this standard a fragrant hop aroma.
HITACHINO RED RICE ALE. 7.0% 24.3oz.. $14.00 Ibaraki, Japan.
Brewed with a special red rice that's been cultured since ancient times.
ROGUE CHIPOTLE ALE. 5.4% $2.50 Newport, OR.
Malty and smokey with chipotle chili peppers. Pairs perfectly with BBQ.
ROGUE MORIMOTO SOBA ALE. 4.8% 22oz.. $9.00 Newport, OR.
Walnut and honey aromas with citrus hops that ends with subtle apricot.
ROGUE MORIMOTO BLACK SOBA ALE 5.0% 22oz..$9.00 Newport, OR.
Buttery molasses, roasted nuts and roasted pumpernickel dominate.
SOUTHERN TIER IPA. 6.5% 12oz.. $4.00 Lakewood, NY.
Triple hopped, fresh and clean for a full, aromatic experience.
ANCHOR STEAM. 4.9% tap 16oz.. $4.50 San Francisco, CA.
Orange-amber color with fruity aromas and a long hoppy finish.
VICTORY HOP WOLLOP ALE. 8.5% 12oz.. $4.00 Downington, PA.
Strong grapefruit citrus hops mellow out to a unique mango finish.

LIGHT LAGERS

GREAT LAKES DORTMUNDER GOLD. $4.00 Cleveland, OH. 5.8% 12oz.
A smooth, copper colored lager with a good balance of malts & hops.
GREAT LAKES ELLIOT NESS. $4.00 Cleveland, OH. 6.2% 12oz.
A deep red lager with a distinct hop flavor and a sweet malty finish.
LABATT BLUE. $3.00 London, ON. 5.0% 12oz.
Light and crisp with a slightly sweet aftertaste. sports!
COORS LIGHT. $3.00 Golden, CO. 4.2% 12oz.
A tribute to Malibu.
PABST BLUE RIBBON. $2.00 Milwaukee, WI. 5.0% 12oz.
The first brewery to can beer in 1936 and that's the way we serve it.
ERDINGER WEISSBIER. $4.50 Erdinger, Germany. 5.0% tap 16oz.
A gold colored hefeweizen with a clean, crisp taste with hints of clove.
MILLER HIGH LIFE. $3.00 Milwaukee, WI. 4.7% 12oz.
Why ask why? Try Bud Dry.
MILLER LITE. $3.00 Milwaukee, WI. 4.5% 12oz.
The King of beers.
BUDWEISER. $3.00 St.Louis, MO. 5.0% 12oz.
The Champagne of beers.
BUD LITE. $3.00 St. Louis, MO. 4.2% 12oz.
Tastes great, less filling.
ROUGE KELL'S IRISH LAGER $8.00 Newport, OR. 5.2% 22oz.
Full golden hued with sweet aromas and a round, dry malt palate.
HITACHINO NEST WEIZEN $13.00 Ibaraki, Japan. 5.0% 24.3oz.
German style hefeweizen with banana and clove tastes.
VICTORY PRIMA PILS $4.00 Downington, PA. 5.3% 12oz.
Traditional European pilsner with bitter hops balanced to sweet malts.
MAHR'S PILSNER. $6.00 Bamberg, Germany. 5.0% 16.9oz.
Clean, crisp and unpasteurized with wonderful herbal notes.
MAHR'S LEICHT. $6.00 Bamberg, Germany. 2.8% 16.9oz.
Less calories than Bud Light and less carbs than Mich Ultra.
MAHR'S HELL. $6.00 Bamberg, Germany. 4.9% 16.9oz.
A rich and golden lager with sweet malt flavors and subtle nut finish.
CHRISTOFFEL BLOND. $7.00 Roermond, Netherlands. 6.0% 11.2oz.
A robust dry hopped pilsner with mild notes of ruits.
ATWATER BLOCK PILSNER. $4.00 Detroit, MI. 5.0% 12oz.
A crisp and clean golden pilsner with a mild hop flavor.
PACIFICO. $4.00 Mexico City, Mexico. 4.5% 12oz.
Ole.

DARK LAGERS

SCHNEIDER AVENTINUS. $6.00 Kelheim, Germany. 8.0% 16.9oz.
A dark ruby weizen bock with hints of caramel.
ROGUE DEAD GUY ALE. $5.00 Newport, OR. 7.3% tap 16oz.
A slightly smokey hybrid mailbock with a deep honey color.
CELEBRATOR DOPPELBOCK. $6.00 Aying, Germay. 6.7% 11.2oz.
Roasted malts with molasses and coffee flavors.
XINGU BLACK BEER. $4.00 Diviaopolis-MG, Brazil. 4.4% 12oz.
Rich, creamy and exceptionally smooth.
EINBECKER SCHWARZBIER. $4.00 Einbeck, Germay. 4.9% 11.2oz.
Bottom fermented with a heavy barley malt and light hop aroma.
AECHT SCHLENFERLA RAUCHBIER. $7.00 Bamberg, Germany. 5.1% 16.9oz.
Terrifically strong and unique smoked sausage flavor, wonderful with BBQ
GUINNESS. 4.0% tap 16oz. $5.00
It comes from Ireland and it tastes just lovely.

BRITISH STYLE ALES

MOTOR CITY GHETTOBLASTER $4.00 Detroit, MI 5.0% tap 16oz.
Subtle fruit and malt with a mild hop flavor.
HOBGOBLIN MILD ENGLISH ALE $5.00 Oxfordshire, England. 5.0% tap 16oz.
Good balance of light bitterness and strong malty flavors.
BELHAVEN WEE HEAVY $6.00 East lothiain, Scotland. 6.5% 16.9oz.
A rich Scottish interpretation of barley wine.
FOUNDERS DIRTY BASTARD Grand Rapids, MI 8.3% 12oz.
A bitter scotch ale with hints of smoke and peat.
TRAQUAIR HOUSE ALE Borders, Scotland. 7.2% 16.9oz.
A Handmade ale brewed in the oldest inhabited house in scotland.
YOUNG'S OLD NICK London, England. 7.2% 16.9oz.
A smooth, dark ruby colored barley wine with a complex bitter finish.
THOMAS HARDY'S ALE Devon, England. 11.7% 8.5oz.
A bottle conditioned barley wine that improves with age up to 26 years.
HARVIESTOUN OLD ENGINE OIL Avlva, Scotland. 6.0% 11.2oz.
Well balanced with early citrus notes finishing with strong chocolate.
INVERALMOND BLACKFRIAR Perth, Scotland. 7.0% 16.9oz.
Slightly sweet, hardy and warming with well balanced hops and malt.
GREAT DIVIDE OLD RUFFIAN $10.00 Denver, CO. 10.3% 22oz.
A hefty, hoppy barley wine with fruit aromas and caramel sweetness.


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BELGIAN & FRENCH STYLE ALES

CORSENDONK ABBEY PALE ALE. $13.00 Purnode-Yvoir, Belgium. 7.5% 25.4oz.
Clean and dry with high carbonation and citric fruitiness.
LA CHOUFFE. $7.00 Achouffe, Belgium. 8.0% 11.2oz.
A strong but light bodied golden ale with hints of apricot and clove.
WITKAP-PATER TRIPEL. $7.00 Ninove, Belgium. 7.5% 11.2oz.
Light with honey and citrus on the palate. Also consists of 9% white wine.
ROCHEFORT 10. $9.00 Rochefort, Belgium. 11.3% 11.2oz.
Strong plum, raisin and black currant flavors. ( Belgian Trappist)
WESTMALLE TRIPEL. $8.00 Malle, Belgium. 9.5% 11.2oz.
Dry and spicy with high alcohol from 2nd fermentation. ( Belgian Trappist)
ACHEL BLOND. $8.00 Hamont-Achel, Belgium. 8.0% 11.2oz.
Creamy and moderately sweet with citrus aromas. ( Belgian Trappist)
SAISON DUPONT FARMHOUSE ALE. $8.00 Tourpes-Leuze, Belgium. 6.5% 11.2oz.
Fruity hop aroma balanced with a chewy pale malt and a bitter malt end.
CHRISTOFFEL BLOND. $7.00 Roermond, Netherlands. 6.0% 11.2oz.
A robust and fruity dry hopped pilsner with honey and flower aromas.
UNIBROUE LA FIN DU MONDE. $5.00 Chambly, Ontario. 9.0% 12oz.
"The End of the World" , Triple fermented with special yeasts and malts.
UNIBROUE MAUDITE. $5.00 Chambly, Ontario. 8.0% tap 8oz.
A dry, fruity spiced Belgian strong ale with hints of orange and coriander.
DUCHESS DE BOURGOGNE. $7.00 Vichte-Vlaaanders, Belgium. 6.2% 11.2oz.
A slightly sweet Flemish sour ale with chocolate and cream flavors.
THIRIEZ AMBER. $16.00 Esquelbecq, France. 5.8% 16.9oz.
Spicy and earthy with barley and nut flavors.
CELIS WHITE. $4.00 Webberville, MI. 4.3% 12oz.
Light unfiltered ale with coriander, clove and citrus flavors.
HOEGAARDEN WHITE. $4.50 Hoegaarden, Belgium. 5.0% tap 16oz.
Unfiltered Belgian with orange and coriander for a sweet and sour end.
HITACHINO NEST WHITE ALE. $13.00 Ibaraki, Japan. 5.0% 24.3oz.
Coriander, nutmeg, and orange peel flavors in this Belgian style white.
CH'TI BLANCHE. $13.00 Benifontaine, France. 4.5% 25.4oz.
Light and refreshing with citrus, clove and honey.
CH'TI BLOND. $13.00 Benifontaine, France. 6.4% 25.4oz.
This crisp farmhouse ale has a fruity aroma and a twinge of clove.
SCALDIS ALE. $7.00 Pauix, Belgium. 12% 8.5oz.
Amber colored ale with caramel and herbs, especially anise in flavor.
ORVAL. $8.00 Florenville-Viller-d'Orval, Belgium. 6.2% 11.2oz.
Intensely dry, amber, strong ale with fruity hop aroma. (Belgian Trappist)
VAL-DIEU BLOND. $12.00 Aubel, Belgium. 6.0% 25.4oz.
Dry and crisp with a fruity aroma and hints of clove and citrus.
VAL-DIEU BROWN $13.00 Aubel, Belgium. 8.0% 25.4oz.
A dubbel with a coffee, mocha aroma and flavors.
VAL-DIEU TRIPEL. $14.00 Aubel, Belgium. 9.0% 25.4oz.
Slight sugar flavor with a perfect blend of bitterness and sweetness.
LINDEMANS FRAMBOISE. $5.00 St.Pieters Leeum-Viezenbeek, Belgium. 2.8% tap 8oz.
Sweet and flowery with a pronounced tart raspberry finish.
LINDEMANS PECHE $9.00 St.Pieters Leeum-Viezenbeek, Belgium. 2.8% 12oz.
Heavy sweet peach and subtle notes of vanilla with a clean finish.
BELGIAN & FRENCH STYLE ALES JOLLY PUMPKIN LA ROJA. $12.00 Dexter, MI. 7.2% 25.4oz.
Aged in oak bourbon barrels with caramel, fruit and spice tastes.
JOLLY PUMPKIN MARACAIBO ESPECIAL $12.00 Dexter, MI. 7.5% 25.4oz.
Brewed with real cocoa with flavors of cinnamon and orange peels.
DE RANKE XX BITTER. $19.00 West Flanders, Belgium. 6.0% 25.4oz.
Some consider this the only Belgium IPA. Our hoppiest Belgian.
GIANTS GOLIATH TRIPEL. $13.00 Irchonwelz, Belgium. 9.0% 25.4oz.
The only all malt Belgium tripel, dry and bitter.
DE PROEF FLEMISH PRIMITIVE WILD ALE $16.00 Loochristi, Belgium. 9.0% 25.4%
A hearty and earthy strong ale fermented with wild yeast.
LEELANAU WHALEBACK WHITE $13.00 Leelanau, MI. 5.2% 25.4oz.
Pale and tart with mild citrus and delicate spice.
CHIMAY GRAND RESERVE (BLUE) $17.00 Balleux, Belgium. 9.0% 25.4oz.
Rich with a medium-sweet start and peppery finish. (Belgian Trappist) (MOORTGAT)
DUVEL. $6.00 Breedonk-Puurs, Belgium. 8.5% 11.2oz.
A Belgian strong ale with citrus and spice, finishing dry and bubbly. (MOORTGAT)
MAREDSOUS TRIPEL. $7.00 Breedonk-Puurs, Belgium. 10.0% 11.2oz.
Light body with hints of orange, nutmeg and apricot.
DELERIUM TREMENS. $7.00 Melle, Belgium. 9.0% 11.2oz.
Strong and bold with dancing pink elephants as your drinking buddies.
DELERIUM NOCTURNUM. $7.00 Melle, Belgium. 9.0% 11.2oz.
Roasted malt aromas lead to a caramel palate with crisp carbonation.
OMMEGANG HENNIPEN FARMHOUSE ALE. $5.00 Cooperstown, NY. 7.5% tap 16oz.
Hoppy and effervescent with a mix of spice, citrus and earthiness.

STOUTS AND PORTERS

GREAT LAKES EDMUND FITZGERALD PORTER $4.50 Cleveland, OH. 5.8% tap 16oz.
Strong caramel and roasted malt flavors with mild bitterness.
SAMUEL SMITH'S TADDY PORTER $5.00 Yorkshire, England. 5.0% 12oz.
A smooth porter with hints of chocolate and coffee.
SAMUEL SMITH'S OATMEAL STOUT. $5.00 Yorkshire, England. 5.0% 12oz.
Almost opaque, with a silky texture and bittersweet finish.
FULLER'S LONDON PORTER. $5.00 London, England. 5.4% tap 16oz.
Smooth with roasted malt and mild hops.
LION STOUT. $4.00 Nuwara Eliya & Biyagama, Sri Lanka. 8.0% 12oz.
Big, prune and mocha aromas developing into bitter chocolate end.
YOUNG'S DOUBLE CHOCOLATE STOUT. $5.00 London, England. 5.2% 16.9oz.
Real dark chocolate and chocolate malt result in sweet flavor.
MICHIGAN PENINSULA PORTER. $4.00 Webberville, MI. 5.5% 12oz.
A robust, deep ruby red ale with plenty of hops.
STOUDTS FAT DOG IMPERIAL OATMEAL STOUT $4.00 Adamstown, PA. 10% 12oz.
Dangerously smooth with dark chocolate flavors and a coffee finish.
BEAMISH $4.00 Cork, Ireland. 4.1% 16oz.
A dense white head leads to roasted smokey flavors and mocha end

SLOWS SEASONAL TAPS These keep it interesting. We constantly rotate a craft or imported beer. This allows us to to offer beers that aren't typically available on tap due to their obscurity and uniqueness and serve beers that compliment our ever changing Michigan seasons.

BELL'S BREWERY TAP We feel, as do many others, that Bell's selection of finely crafted beers rivals that of any American micro brewery. We have allocated two taps for a rotating selection of all Bell's beers. Ask your server for what is available. Located in Kalamazoo, MI and started in 1985 Bell's now distributes to 10 states with demand for future expansion. We feel, as do many others, that Bell's selection of beers rivals that of any American micro brewery. We've allocated two taps for a rotating selection of all of Bell's beers. Most beers are priced between $4 and $5 dollars, but check with your server for pricing and availability.


*prices and menu can be subject to change

 

[thetieguy]

Here is there bourbon list-What should I try as well?


BASIL HAYDEN'S Small Batch, 8 Years, 80 proof. Jim Beam Brands Co.
Tastes of pepper and spice with a rich rye and caramel finish

BLANTON'S Single Barrel, 93 proof. Buffalo Trace Distilleries.
The first single barrel, deep amber color with honey and vanilla flavors

BOOKER'S Small Batch, 6-8 Year, 121-127 proof. Jim Bean Brands Co.
Uncut and unfiltered with fruit, tannin and tobacco on the palate

BUFFALO TRACE 80 proof. Buffalo Trace Distilleries.
Traces of mint and molasses balanced with brown sugar and toffee

BULLIET BOURBON Small Batch, 6 Year, 90 proof. Four Roses Distilleries.
Dry and smooth with hints of honey along with a long smokey finish

ELIJAH CRAIG Small batch, 12 years, 94 proof. Heaven Hill Distilleries.
An oak and honey sweetness that floats in the glass. Caramel Finish

ELIJAH CRAIG Single Barrel, 90 proof. Buffalo Trace Distilleries.
Starts with distinct citrus and corn notes that lead to toffee and spice

EZRA B. Single Barrel, 15 Years, 99 proof. Davis Sherman Corp.
A thick amber-walnut color with molasses, mint and dark fruit flavors

GEORGE T. STAGG Single Barrel, proof (see server). Buffalo Trace Distilleries.
A wonderful rye, buttery corn and fruit start with a caramel, oak finish

HANCOCK'S RESERVE Single Barrel, 88.9 proof. Buffalo Trace Distilleries.
Wonderful honey and clove flavors leaving a long impression

HENRY McKENNA Single Barrel, 10 years, 100 proof. Heaven Hill Distilleries.
Mint and marmalade give way to coffee with an enormous oak presence
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JACK DANIELS 80 proof. Woodford Reserve Distillery.
Thick, smokey and oily with dense corn syrup flavor

JIM BEAM 4 YEAR 80 Proof. Jim Beam Brands Co.
Aging in oak barrel an additional 4 years gives these deep, rich flavors

JIM BEAM BLACK 8 Year, 86 proof. Jim Beam Brands Co.
Aging in oak barrel an additional 4 years gives these deep rich flavors

KNOB CREEK Small Batch, 9 Year, 100 proof. Jim Beam Brands Co.
Scents of marmalade, toast and pear finish in chocolate and toffee

MAKER"S MARK Small Scale, 90 proof. Makers Mark Distilleries.
Exotic Fruits and honey with a mellow finish from wheat instead of rye

OLD GEORGE DICKEL #12 Small Batch, 90 proof. United Distilleries & Vintners.
A smooth charocal mellowed Tennessee whiskey with sweet oak flavor

OLD RIP VAN WINKLE 10 year, 107 proof. Buffalo Trace Distilleries.
Mellow and smooth with a prevalent wheat flavor and a touch of caramel

RIDGEMONT RESERVE 1792 Small Batch, 8 Year, 93.7 Proof. Barton Brands LTD.
Subtle and well balanced vanilla and spice with gentle oak finish

ROCK HILL FARMS Single Barrel, 100 proof. Buffalo Trace Distilleries.
Slightly hot at first developing into strong fruits and a malt finish

VAN WINKLE SPECIAL RESERVE 12 Year, 90 Proof. Buffalo Trace Distilleries.
A subdued nose with a molasses explosion with a long, sweet oaky finish

WILD TURKEY 80 proof. Wild Turkey.
Vanilla caramel and peach flavors finish in a balance of oak and fruits

WILD TURKEY RARE BREED I Single Barrel, 108.2 Proof. Wild Turkey.
Toffee and nuts quickly turn to peppermint, citrus and tobacco at the end

WOODFORD RESERVE I Small Batch, 90.4 proof Woodford Reserve Distilleries.
A spicy bourbon with smokey maple and vanilla aromas that ends sweet

*prices and menu can be subject to change

 

[feynmix]

I don't really know enough about beers, but depending on what you are eating, you might want to go accordingly. Otherwise, Sierra Nevada IPA or Hoegardeen might not be a bad choice.

 

[jkennett]

Get something different that isn't readily available. Great Lakes Brewery? Are you in Cleveland? I recall having a few a couple years back, and they were pretty damned good.

Personally... I'd go for a pale ale (Rogue Morimoto Soba?), or possibly the Achel Blond... Seems like they'd pair well with BBQ dinner, and still be fairly unusual to have available. Although.... Rogue is getting quite popular these days. That Chipotle Ale also looked somewhat interesting, but I feel like the spices might actually be too much... I'd prefer something to cleanse the pallet, not add to the spiciness.

 

[rjmaiorano]

Yea, to begin its going to depend on what you eat... so get some input from you server, with a list like that I am sure the staff is going to know their beers.

I've tried of few of those, but thats not really important cause its a huge list and you want to get something you've never had, that you can't get too many other places.

This sounds good: THOMAS HARDY'S ALE Devon, England. 11.7% 8.5oz.
A bottle conditioned barley wine that improves with age up to 26 years... plus barley wines are usually a sure hit, for me at least.

Also good beers (not that most of the others aren't):
DELERIUM TREMENS. $7.00 Melle, Belgium. 9.0% 11.2oz.
Strong and bold with dancing pink elephants as your drinking buddies.
DELERIUM NOCTURNUM. $7.00 Melle, Belgium. 9.0% 11.2oz.
Roasted malt aromas lead to a caramel palate with crisp carbonation.

Go with George Stagg for Bourbon.

Have fun.

 

[matadorpoeta]

"GIANTS GOLIATH TRIPEL. $13.00 Irchonwelz, Belgium. 9.0% 25.4oz.
The only all malt Belgium tripel, dry and bitter."

this looks interesting. if you will be eating ribs in bbq sauce you don't want a heavy beer or anything sweet. ask for something light and dry.

 

[Histrion]

Rochefort 10 is expensive but very, very good.

 

[Brian278]

If you're eating spicy barbecue, I much prefer a serious IPA to go with that kind of food. Unfortunately, I don't see any IPAs on there that I've had and can recommend, so...Erdinger is a good wheat, Rogue's Dead Guy is solid, and Samuel Smith's Oatmeal Stout is excellent IMO.

 

[texas_jack]

ECHT SCHLENFERLA RAUCHBIER. $7.00 Bamberg, Germany. 5.1% 16.9oz.
Terrifically strong and unique smoked sausage flavor, wonderful with BBQ

I've had this one. It tastes like a campfire smells.

 

[unpainted huffheinz]

Originally Posted by texas_jack

AECHT SCHLENFERLA RAUCHBIER. $7.00 Bamberg, Germany. 5.1% 16.9oz.
Terrifically strong and unique smoked sausage flavor, wonderful with BBQ

I've had this one. It tastes like a campfire smells.

Schlenkerla. It does taste like smoke or smoked pork. Might be a bit too on the nose for BBQ.

For the beers I would ask which of those are new arrivals because I would bet many of those bottles have been there for a while. I would doubt they sell a lot of the Schneider Aventinus, which is an excellent doppel-weiss beer that the ladies seem to love (it has a slight chocolate taste).

I think the Rip Van Winkle 12 year old is what the Berghoff in Chicago offered. Quite nice for the price.

 

[RyJ Maduro]

Within the last week I tried Corsendonk and Chimay, both were outstanding.

 

[lost in va]

Bookers on the rocks.