Just because it's Thanksgiving does not mean your beer should taste anything like pumpkin pie.

That's all.

Its difficult to shop for beer anymore. I don't know what I'm buying based on flavor -- its all about which one has a creative name or best picture of a dog, dragon, or other magical creature.

I usually end up going back to a Corona or Bourbon.

Adding crappy flavors/spices is nothing new or "these days," shit's been going on for decades (probably longer).

The entire "micro brew" shit has just gone so goddamn far people are basically lining up to throw a ton of cash at bathtub gin. Ohhhhh this beer comes in a brandy snifter; how exotic.

Miller Lite still does a fine job.

I don't have a problem adding a squeeze of lime to my favorite beer. Hey, this used to be Mexico anyway.
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Add it to Miller Lite all the time.

Wish I was still young enough to drink Black Label

Never too old if you don't mind pickled liver.

As far as seasonal beers go, I'm not a fan of "spiced" beers. The "winter warmer" genre of beers (generally strong, dark beers, but usually without the nutmeg or whatever thrown in) can be tasty though, you might give some of those a try if you like dark, malty beers and don't mind a bit more alcohol.

As for IPAs, well made ones can be excellent, the crap ones are crap, same as with any other style. No worries if you don't like bitter beer though, that's why they make different kinds of beers. Sounds like you might prefer British Pale Ales and IPAs, which are generally less hoppy/bitter (and more traditional) than US varieties.

I'm not crazy about Bud Lite etc. as far as taste goes (when "lite" beer was introduced in the mid-70s, the brewers generally hated making it and didn't consider it to be beer because of the taste). But it certainly has its place: it's dirt cheap, you can drink a ton of it without feeling full, and the combo of super-light body and super-high carbonation makes it feel more refreshing than a traditional beer on a hot day.

Guinness is also good if you aim to drink a lot -- low alcohol and therefore low calorie and not too filing, despite the color.

God damn dude I'm starting to think you're the problem now Cider varies a ton and can be just as putrid as any beer followed by "cranberry."
Woodpecker being ground zero of shit

WE ha d anew "micro brewery" open up near me recently. Met some frincds up there to kill a few hours and holy christ they were all horrible. I didn't know "dirty lemon dishwater" was a flavoring these days but I was wrong in that one.

True for many micro breweries, but not all. They're essentially like restaurants, most of them will produce edible/drinkable stuff but aren't going to be very good, and few will be great. If you want to find great local beers you're going to have to drink some dreck along the way.

Oh I'm well aware and read all of it. If you read my post, you're the problem for thinking because it's a cider it must not be that bad (with a quote and everything)

But trust me I know...I've been stuck with those assortments as well.

It was also a practice of pirates to eat limes at sea so they wouldn't get scurvy, matey.

Yeah I'm fan of the dry stuff for sure...but even the sweet is usually good of course. Shit...pear is some of the best...but fucking spiced donut I mean...wtf is a spiced donut anyway? Or do they just mean cinnamon?

For me, it depends on my mood, the season, the food, and the occasion. I drink a different style beer after mowing the lawn ( Bud Light or pale ale) versus dining on filet in December ( copper lager or porter) An Elysian Pumpkin / Coffee Ale was a perfect choice in place of dessert last night. All depends! That’s what is great about having so many beer styles... something for everyone... every time .

Im not huge on IPA's, probably because I burnt out on them way before they were trendy, (lots of Redhook out here in WA) but as of late I found a new love for IPA with Giant Pacific Octopus from Narrows Brewing Co. Very well balanced, not overly bitter, not too watered down, just perfect. I highly recommend giving it a try.

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I heard that Corona Premier was as good as extra, IF that is the case...I'm in. 2.6g of carbs and 90 calories. I drink enough beer to care, now that I'm older.

I have had it, drank it for a bit. Its comparable but not as good. Still a nice substitute for Corona Extra if your counting calories.

I'll give it a try myself. Problem with the under 3 carb beers is I haven't found a really good one....Although there are some I haven't got to. At some point the .6 extra to move up to Miller is worth it.

Thanks. Plan on buying tomorrow. Got to be better then Bud/Miller lites?. I'm guessing this is their answer to Michelob ultra, which is pretty good for a low low carb beer imo

*Update* Tried it. IMO WolfManCat is spot on...and I do like it better then Miller/Bud lites (more of that Corona flavor ). So, I now have another beer in the arsenal.

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Ah thanks for the reminder!

Glad I could help. I love beer.

Some IPAs are very well done but they have been so bastardized lately that unless you are informed you could get an “IPA “ and have no idea what you are in for . The grapefruit and mango ones are horrible. If I were to get an IPA I prefer it to be more true to the style . The IPA trend is a bit out of hand but I do think it is better to have options instead of a few very large companies in the US making crappy American lagers .

And also I agree With OP I prefer beers that are more malt forward , stouts , scotish ales , bocks and for something lighter kolsch . But to each their own , tastes differ

Beer is water, barely, hops and yeast.

You put anything else in it, you're not making beer.

Germans got this right.

There are only two "seasonal" beers that matter.
Maibok (Heller Bock) and Oktoberfest (Marzen)
Prost!

Round here it's Bells Oberon