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Post by FuzzyWarbles on Apr 11, 2010 17:37:21 GMT -5
Originally based out of San Antonio,Lone Star Beer was marketed as "The National Beer of Texas".In 2000 the brewery was closed and Lone Star is now contracted out by Pabst and brewed by Miller Brewing Co. in Fort Worth, TX.Prices used to be in the same range as Pabst and other such beers,but since the switch a case now runs about $25.I brought three cases to Bonnaroo last year.Will do the same this time if i get to go.
In my 20th year, that was my shit, I tell you. I drank so much of that stuff that I can't touch another, to this day. Everytime I smell it, it just makes me ill.
I did like it enough, at one point, though... I wish I had a receipt for every 12 pack of that I bought in 2006. That and Old Crow Whiskey... Jesus.
A friend and I were drunk in the back seat for the ride down. The driver stopped for gas and we decided to go buy more beer. He walked out with 2 sixers of Steel Reserve and I honest to god forgot what happened after we got through line. I don't remember any of the Thursday bands at all that year.
Post by jambandjohn on Apr 18, 2010 8:35:53 GMT -5
Here's a list of available, tasty canned beers (no use of the words "lite" or "ice" in their names...)
Old Speckled Hen Wexford Tetley Boddington's Abbot McAndrew's Scotch Ale Fuller's London Pride Guiness Bass Ale Newcastle Beamish Young's Double Chocolate Stout Pilsner Urquell Bitburger Henniger Heineken Bavik: Wittekirk and Belgian OK (Polish) Sapporo Surly: Bender and Furious Oskar Blues: Dale's Pale Ale, Old Chub, Ten Fidy, Gordon IPA New England: Elm City Lager and Sea Hag IPA Fosters New Belgium: Fat Tire Amber Ale Caldera: IPA and Pale Ale Brooklyn Lager Big Sky:Scape Goat Pale Ale 21st Amendment: IPA and Wheat Sly Fox: Pikeland Pils, Pale Ale or Royal Weisse Butternut: Wheat Beer, IPA, Pale Ale, and Stout
I went to Penn State but I live in Chicago now, and you can't buy Yuengling in the state of Illinois. This KILLS me; I do appreciate a good craft brew as much as the next guy but Yuengling's the beer I survived college on, and man, do I miss it. It's readily available in Tennessee, though, right? I left the beer-bringing to my buddy last year and he showed up with 60 PBRs in his trunk. That won't be happening again.
yeah, yuengling is available...i live about 15 min from the farm and wal-mart sells it in cans by the case...i think it's about $20...i agree, it is a great beer...not too heavy, but still has some taste and is easy to drink...i'll be bringing plenty to get me through the weekend!
Post by kungfukittay526 on Apr 22, 2010 1:36:16 GMT -5
Oh, I surely hope that I can find a store nearby with some of those awesome brews. I would love to try a Dale's Ale and a Surly Furious. I can deal with a Boddington's if I must and I used to dig Guinness but I got a skunked six-pack on the island and I think I've cured my addiction to it. So hmmm . . . . guess I will bring the Boddington's just in case. I would hate to get to the festival with no beer in hand because supplies sold out!
I'm absolutely happy that I found this forum. I thought I was going to have to suffer without good brew . . .
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What I would really like to know is where to get canned Strongbow on the way to roo. I can't find any in new england, but I know it exists! I emailed strongbow myself but no answer.
So I sent an impassioned e-mail to New Belgium Brewing asking for their advice in finding Fat Tire in a can. They suggested I call the Beer Ranger for the area which I did. Turns out the reason I can't find it after looking everywhere, is because it is not available in North or South Carolina yet.
So my fellow Carolinians, if you want Fat Tire in a can you have to wait to buy it in Tennessee
Post by greenmonkey on Apr 26, 2010 22:24:21 GMT -5
I work in the bar at a golf course in Memphis and we sell Fat Tire in a can. We also sell Corona in a can... don't know if that has been mentioned yet - or if anyone even likes Corona that much.
So I sent an impassioned e-mail to New Belgium Brewing asking for their advice in finding Fat Tire in a can. They suggested I call the Beer Ranger for the area which I did. Turns out the reason I can't find it after looking everywhere, is because it is not available in North or South Carolina yet.
So my fellow Carolinians, if you want Fat Tire in a can you have to wait to buy it in Tennessee
Pretty sure I had seen Fat Tire in cans somewhere around me, maybe my local Total Wine and Beverage? Maybe I'm crazy.
I went to Penn State but I live in Chicago now, and you can't buy Yuengling in the state of Illinois. This KILLS me; I do appreciate a good craft brew as much as the next guy but Yuengling's the beer I survived college on, and man, do I miss it. It's readily available in Tennessee, though, right? I left the beer-bringing to my buddy last year and he showed up with 60 PBRs in his trunk. That won't be happening again.
First of all, Illinois is one of only two states I've had Yuengling in, so it IS sold in parts of the state at least, just maybe not Chicago. Second: don't be dissin' on mah PBR. I prefer PBR to Yuengling honestly.
So now the beer decisions begin. We're driving from NC, stopping and staying over night in SC and then heading to the farm. I prefer to have a stocked cooler when we hit the road rather than stop on the way to the farm, but, is it worth the trouble if the cooler is going to stay in the back of the van overnight? Especially if I can't get my beer of choice until we hit TN.
We'll be coming up 24 and welcome suggestions of where we could/should stop on the way if we want to fill the cooler.
First of all, Illinois is one of only two states I've had Yuengling in, so it IS sold in parts of the state at least, just maybe not Chicago. Second: don't be dissin' on mah PBR. I prefer PBR to Yuengling honestly.
From the Yuengling website: "The brewery currently distributes its products in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York, Delaware, Maryland, Washington D.C., Virginia, North Carolina, Florida, South Carolina & Alabama." Believe me, I have looked into this.
I don't wanna play with you kids anymore that think PBR is better than Yuengling. Sure it's cheaper, but damn does it taste cheaper (and not in a good way).
Post by burntpapers on Apr 30, 2010 10:39:08 GMT -5
i wish fat tire was available in cans here... if so, i don't seem to see it.
I do however wish that ANY variety of Highland was available in can.. specifically gaelic ale. Alas, i do believe either yuengling or pbr will be the beer purchased.
Post by wolfmanjack on May 4, 2010 18:35:33 GMT -5
Here is my 2 cents on the whole Yuengling/PBR debate. Bring some of both....maybe a case of Yuengling and however much more you and your crew would need in PBR reserves. That was my plan all along. See you can start off your (daily?..maybe) drinking with the Yuengling. After a few of those switch to the PBR. You probably won't care as much about the taste after a few of the "good" beers. (although I personally like BOTH!) But be warned...switching brews midstream might give you a bit of a hangover. Reminds me of the time I went to see Quasi a few weeks back in Nashville. I started with Yuengling bottles, then switched to PBR cans halfway through to save some money. I woke up the next morning at 5am for work so hungover with a splitting headache that I actually called in. (sick time = win) So just keep that in mind...also everyone's body is different. Know your limits! Besides....from what it seems (I NEVER actually been to 'roo before) there are plenty of other great things to do rather than being a stumbling drunk. Peace.
Yuengling is too heavy for what it is (a very low abv lager at 4.7% I think). It does taste good, but PBR is in the same abv range, is lighter ( see easier to drink in the heat) and cheaper. The idea to have both is good, I did this in 08. Just get twice as much PBR as Yuengling. I'm going with my plan from last year of 12 Dale's Pale Ale, 24 PBR, and a sixer or so of some IPA.
To those that see New Belgium in cans, do they have Ranger IPA in cans.
