I like light beers somewhat, but in a way I want something with a little more body and flavor. On the other hand, Guiness is way too strong for me. So what would be a good middle ground beer for me to try out? Something that would be available in Wisconsin, so nothing regional from the other side of the country, please.
What is a good medium-bodied beer?
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Andy M.
Certified Pretend Chef
Ditto!
Samuel Adams Boston Lager.
Samuel Adams Boston Lager.
JillBurgh
Sous Chef
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Try something new! Any amber (pale ales) or golden ale will be tastier than the light beers you're used to. Your area is chock-full of breweries and beer pubs (see above link). Also, don't be afraid of dark beers. Guinness is a stout, but dark ales and porters have a lighter, crisper (usually hoppier) body. THey tend to have coffee, chocolate or caramel flavor, but without as much malt as stouts.
My geography isn't so good... but I love Great Lakes brewery. You should be able to find that at a nice beer store? Try their Elliot Ness Amber for a nicely balanced, slightly sweet lager.
Cheers!
Try something new! Any amber (pale ales) or golden ale will be tastier than the light beers you're used to. Your area is chock-full of breweries and beer pubs (see above link). Also, don't be afraid of dark beers. Guinness is a stout, but dark ales and porters have a lighter, crisper (usually hoppier) body. THey tend to have coffee, chocolate or caramel flavor, but without as much malt as stouts.
My geography isn't so good... but I love Great Lakes brewery. You should be able to find that at a nice beer store? Try their Elliot Ness Amber for a nicely balanced, slightly sweet lager.
Cheers!
Capitol Brewery in Wisc. makes some good beers..
Autumnal fire, Pale Ale, Special Pilsner are all excellent choices.
A new one I tried the last trip up was Spotted Cow from New Glarus brewery up there. Its very nice.
Dave Hutchins
Head Chef
Try Leinenkugel's creamy dark brewed in Wisconsin. The beer in New Glarus is lethal i Speak from experence, but their Limburger cheese is spot on Enjoy
bowlingshirt
Sous Chef
My thoughts exactly.
bowlingshirt
Sous Chef
I wanted to name my last baby Samuel Adam if it were a boy.
My husband is very happy she was a girl.
You didn't name her Samantha, did you
Red Hook ESB Is nice.
You didn't name her Samantha, did you
DARN!!!!
I coulda named her Samantha Amanda!!!!
Oh well.
The Z
Head Chef
I like Sam Adams Light, too. One of the best light beers I've tasted. If you enjoy light but want something with a little more body/flavor, try the Sam Adams Light.
PeterAtwood
Assistant Cook
There are so many, hundreds in fact. I would go down to your local beer and wine store and check out some of the British ales and some of the local regional micro brews. Ask someone there who is knowledgeable and tell them you want something lighter than a stout but with more body than a Pilsner or summer beer. If you don't like beers that are too bitter make that known too and you should be able to get some terrific recommendations.
