"drwtsn32" > wrote in
:

> Even though I'm 29 years old, I am a beer newbie. I only started
> drinking it regularly maybe 6 months ago. I never really liked any of
> the mass produced beers until I tried Killians.
>
> Now I'm looking for something better. I don't know what it is about
> Killians I like...maybe the hops taste? I've tried Red Hook ESB and
> it seemed to lack that particular taste. I have tried India Pale Ale
> and I think it had more of that taste I'm looking for, but I found it
> to have quite a bitter aftertaste.

Hmmm...something between Killian's and (from your other post) Bridgeport
IPA.

Well, both of these are quite palatable without being as hoppy as an IPA,
which is my beer of choice.

Sierra Nevada Pale Ale
Prohibition Ale

Some sort of Imperial Stout might fit the bill also, as long as you're
feeling adventurous (compared to Killian's).

YMMV, of course, especially since I prefer my beers hoppy rather than
malty.

The *best* thing to do is find some liquor store where the owner loves
beer and lets you "mix a six" -- that is, grab an empty sixpack, and fill
it from the coolers with beers of your choice. That way, you can always
try a few new ones, and still have some good 'ole favorites to fall back
on. My local has 571 different beers. I'm like a kid in a candy store
every time I go.

--
~sethra
Who is, BTW, drinking some Bridgeport.