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Old 11-25-2008, 09:11 AM   #1
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Ahh, thank you, Sugarpop! I like sweeter tastes, and fruity... hence why it's been easier for me to really get into wines (I ADORE Muscadine!!), so long as the alcohol taste isn't too strong. I think I'll give some of the IPAs a try, since Ted usually has those lying about somewhere.
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Old 11-25-2008, 10:17 AM   #2
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Nooo!!!1 If you don't like "beer" then IPAs are the worst next step you could take.

Try a Unibroue, like La Fin Du Monde (high octane but champagne-esque) or Ephmere (green apple flavored).
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Old 11-25-2008, 08:10 PM   #3
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Ahh, thank you, Sugarpop! I like sweeter tastes, and fruity... hence why it's been easier for me to really get into wines (I ADORE Muscadine!!), so long as the alcohol taste isn't too strong. I think I'll give some of the IPAs a try, since Ted usually has those lying about somewhere.
If you like sweeter tastes, the IPAs probably won't do it for you. I really like the Sweetwater IPA because it has a grapefruit flavour that is delicious, but it is also pretty bitter. If you like grapefruit though, you will probably like that one. but most IPAs don't have that citrusy flavour nearly as much.

Try some of the Belgian ales. They tend to be more sweet and winey flavoured.

Here are a few good ones...
Chimay blue label - http://beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/215/2512

Westmalle Trappist Dubbel - http://beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/208/674

Brasserie Des Rocs Triple Imperiale - http://www.specialtybeer.com/beer,in...imperiale.html

Belzebuth is a French ale. I like it a lot, when I'm in the right mood. It's very strong (alcohol content) and it's pretty sweet. http://www.specialtybeer.com/beer,index,belzebuth.html

Dogfish Head Raison D'Etre is a great beer with some sweetness to it. - http://www.dogfish.com/brewings/Year...re/7/index.htm

If you like bitter flavours, try some of the barleywines
Train Wreck is a great one - http://beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/762/35477

Hog Heaven - http://beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/30/1490

Old Marley - http://beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/696/21548

Or porters and stouts.
Mackeson's is a good stout a little more on the sweet side - http://beerblog.genx40.com/archive/2...ust/quicknote1

Cooper's is also very good - http://www.thebrewsite.com/2008/11/1...xtra-stout.php

Dogfish Head India Brown ale - http://www.dogfish.com/brewings/Year...e/12/index.htm

Terrapin India Brown Ale - http://beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/2372/36195

Those are just a few of my favorites. You might also want to try some German ales. I'm not overly fond of German beers, but my SO loves them.
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