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Nostromo
30-08-2004, 21:20
I must confess that Budweiser is not one of my favourite beers and I found that the choice was not great in Winn-Dixie or Publix compared with a UK supermarket. I personally prefer Becks or Holsten Pils and could not find either in Orlando.
I dont like what I term as 'Yanky beer' Its like water and when I get home one of the first things
I do is have a nice couple of pints down the local :D
My local Publix sells both, also have you tried some of the Canadian beer such as Molson?
If you local Publix is no good do you have an Albertsons near by they are normally quite good.
Regards Dave
flyrr100
30-08-2004, 23:58
My local Publix sells Fullers ESB.
Life is good!
Cruella DeVilla
31-08-2004, 00:14
Apparantely US beer/lager is all produced by a cat according to Mr CDV!;)
I agree with you about some of the chemical infused water derivatives that the large corporations produce under the guise of beer, but then again some of the UK's offerings are also pretty poor.
The US, however, does have a fantastic selection of Microbreweries making great beer that is readily available. Pete's Ales are a particular favourite (Pete's Wicked Ale, the Summer Ale and Strawberry Blonde are all delicious).
From memory Goodings at the Crossroads has a good selection of brews.
To quote H. Allen Smith when he first tasted American beer ...
"Put it back in the horse!"
Completely agree about the microbreweries though. If you ever see Anchor Steam Beer give it a try. It's hard to find as it's brewed in California but it's really tasty ... which I guess means that if you like Bud you probably won't like it.
As said so eloquently by Dave Barry (American comedian) ...
"All other nations are drinking Ray Charles beer and we are drinking Barry Manilow."
(apologies to all Barry Manilow fans).
floridadreamvilla.co.uk
31-08-2004, 01:56
I always drink Boddingtons in the UK and Bud in Florida. I think both suit the climate and atmosphere. I've tried Bud in the UK and don't like it as it's too gassy and not good unless the weather is very hot. Similarly I would imagine I would not like Boddy's in the US as it would be too heavy.
Im the same as such John, I like Bud in the USA but back home it just doesn't taste the same. Carling or Carlesburg for me!
Next time you are at Seaworld or Busch, try the beer school. it is very interesting and tells you why Bud tastes different back in the UK.
Also shows you the full brewing process, and suprised me no chemicals.
Cruella DeVilla
31-08-2004, 12:55
And it is free!!!
Nostromo
31-08-2004, 13:31
We tried the beer at SW...it was no more than OK but being free we cannot complain. But Beer in the UK is generally better than in the US. Having said that, I do not particularly fancy English brands and prefer the German ones like Becks, Holsten or Lowenbrau.
Its free and on a hot day its ok, saying that it did give me terrible wind :D
Ray&Sarah
31-08-2004, 20:35
Too much information Chrisj.:D[msnwink]:D
[:I][:I] sorry but it did :D
Thank goodness for Guinness:D:D:D
Now theres a drink that ive never tried, just dont think id like it
Do they still serve the frozen alcoholic lemonade at seaworld?
That was really refreshing:)
I tend to find American beers a bit on the weak side but still like the taste of Amber Bock.It is around 6%abv and costs around $15 at Walmart for a crate(18)[msntongue]
ujpest doza
01-09-2004, 16:37
Amber Bock is nice.
Also always buy Millers Old Milwaulkee at Publix as it is cheapest and nicest. Better than Bud and Busch.
KirstieLou
01-09-2004, 16:56
If you are staying near the 192/27 junction there is a brilliant liquor store just yards south of the junction. Its called Victoria Wines and has soooooo much choice for beers. Its roughly the same price as Publix (and we have not been asked for ID yet we are 27 though, we always et asked in Publix & Walmart)
philgrove
03-09-2004, 23:03
looks like im in the minority but i only drink bud over here anyway, and stateside it tastes even better, and the brewery at seaworld is in fact my babylon, free beer, does it get any better. maybe served by blonde half naked mermaids but even seaworld couldn't be that perfect.[msnsmile2]
yorkshirerose
04-09-2004, 13:27
Becks and Heiniken in abundence at Publix @ champions gate,
and plenty of Stella(shes nice),Heiniken and lowenbrau @ beef o bradys.
Have also got to agree with Steve about Anchor Steam a lovely drink and have managed to buy in UK @Tesco and some offies after my trip to california many moons ago,as for Bud not my Fav either but will drink if short of anything else well its rude not to.
traceya89
08-09-2004, 04:33
i prefer lager with lime in and lime in short supply in florida. i also drink cider and blackcurrent but cider very hard to come by in florida. you can get apple cider in cracker barrell but it is non-alcoholic (I think). not a big drinker, prefer my diet cokes, especially with vanilla or lemon in. what next?? a few years ago you could get sunny delight in cans but last year never saw any.