Okay, that title sounds worse than it should, but its true. I don’t drink beer all that often, and when I drink it I usually only have one, maybe two. Cris and I were watching a travel show earlier about Dublin, Ireland and the travel hostess went to the Guiness Brewery and had a complimentary pint after her tour. Watching the show, I realized that I had the same affection for a pint of Guinness as the guy pouring at the Guinness brewery.
While I’m far from a connoisseur, and I don’t have the words of a critic, I thought I’d share some of my favorites to possibly spread the word about some truly great beers that some may not have come across.
Boddington’s Pub Ale – Its hard to declare one singular beer my favorite, but this is the current title holder. For me, this English ale is the summer version of Guinness. Described by one person as a vanilla Guinness, it has the same smooth texture as Guinness, but a bit lighter flavor. I’ve had this both on tap and from their pint cans and its excellent both ways. Just make sure you or the bartender poor correctly and let it settle.
Corsendonk Abbey Brown Ale – A Belgian ale that’s much darker than Boddington’s with a fuller, heavier flavor. Finishes with a nice spice flavor. I’m a big fan of this one during fall and winter.
