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− | Pretty much any American macro lager, including Busch, Bud, Miller, Natural, etc. Unfortunately this stuff dominates the American beer market, giving the many finer brews also called 'beer' a bad name.
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− | Pabst Blue Ribbon, Rolling Rock, and Coors are three generally recognized exceptions, each having a devoted following of discerning tasters despite their budget pricing. Keystone Light also has a devoted fanbase.
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− | One easy way to judge whether a beer is bad or not is by the color of its can.
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− | the so called "silver and blues" are generally the bad beers. ie beast, natty, busch etc...
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− | Don't be fooled into believing a beer is necessarily good if it is imported. Some of the overpriced, well-marketed "Euro" beers (e.g. Heineken or Stella Artois) are just as bad as the American macros, especially when they get skunked.
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− | Sierra Nevada is <s>terrible</s> excellent though overrated. Try the "Pale Ale", you won't regret it.
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− | And in case you are pretentious enough/actually enjoy having a good beer, try one of the Belgian offers that are usually available at Cole ave. and even spring street:
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− | Hoegaarden Witbier (white beer) 5%alc.
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− | Blanche de Bruges (white beer)
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− | Duvel (golden ale, absolutely amazing) 10%alc.
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− | Grimbergen Tripple (abbey/trappist ale)
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− | Lindeman's Lambic ale (flavored with cherries, peaches, etc.)
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− | I thought this was supposed to be the "bad beer" section (?!?) People will be misled.
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− | If you hate the Belgians, here are some other great brews (available at Spring st.):
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− | Samuel Smith - the whole range: Oatmeal Stout, Imperial Stout, Taddy Porter, Pale Ale, Nut Brown Ale, Winter Welcome Ale.
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− | Unibroue Le Fin du Monde
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− | Celebrator Doppelbock
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− | Stone Imperial Stout
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