Beer

[Maistre Gracey]

Okay DVC, how about stocking some GOOD beer at the DVC commissaries??

I mean, Bud and Heineken are, well,... okay, but we really need some quality American brew....

Oh my! Did I hear somebody say "Sam Adams"?

I like my beer while on vacation, and the whole Budweiser thing is essentially just carbonated water with a bit of food coloring. Heiny is one step above that, but still week.
We need some real, robust beer that actually has flavor.
I do NOT want to leave Disney/DVC to go to the grocery store in order to purchase quality beer.

Would anyone else like to see better beer (ahem... Sam Adams) in the DVC commissaries?? :drinking1

MG

[FriendsOfEeyore]

Okay DVC, how about stocking some GOOD beer at the DVC commissaries??

I mean, Bud and Heineken are, well,... okay, but we really need some quality American brew....

Oh my! Did I hear somebody say "Sam Adams"?

I like my beer while on vacation, and the whole Budweiser thing is essentially just carbonated water with a bit of food coloring. Heiny is one step above that, but still week.
We need some real, robust beer that actually has flavor.
I do NOT want to leave Disney/DVC to go to the grocery store in order to purchase quality beer.

Would anyone else like to see better beer (ahem... Sam Adams) in the DVC commissaries?? :drinking1

MG


I am drinking a Boston Lager RIGHT NOW!!!!!

Please DVC get some Sam!!!!

[Maistre Gracey]

I am drinking a Boston Lager RIGHT NOW!!!!!

ME TOO!!!
(Only because I ran out of the Winter Lager :teeth: )

MG

[jemiaule]

I vote for a good heifewiesen!

[grimgrinnin]

+1



grim pirate:

[disfountainofyouth]

We always drive down so I'm able to bring my favorite local
beer with me-Abita Amber-Ummmm.:drinking1 :drinking1

When that runs out I go to United Kingdom of a pint of Guinness.

[d-r]

Would anyone else like to see better beer (ahem... Sam Adams) in the DVC commissaries?? :drinking1

MG

Yes, I would like to see better beer than Sam Adams in the DVC commissaries.

[dumbo71]

Okay DVC, how about stocking some GOOD beer at the DVC commissaries??

I mean, Bud and Heineken are, well,... okay, but we really need some quality American brew....

Oh my! Did I hear somebody say "Sam Adams"?

I like my beer while on vacation, and the whole Budweiser thing is essentially just carbonated water with a bit of food coloring. Heiny is one step above that, but still week.
We need some real, robust beer that actually has flavor.
I do NOT want to leave Disney/DVC to go to the grocery store in order to purchase quality beer.

Would anyone else like to see better beer (ahem... Sam Adams) in the DVC commissaries?? :drinking1

MG



I'm not sure if they still have it but i think SSR has the Old Saratoga Lager. It is good and based on your Sam Adams comments, I'd think you'd like it.

Other than that I agree completely. Bud..... come on with that stuff.

[Boardwalker]

Actually, the beer they brew at the Big River Grill is really good, maybe they should make that more widely available...

[Maistre Gracey]

Yes, I would like to see better beer than Sam Adams in the DVC commissaries.
Perhaps my post was confusing, but I was trying to say that Sam Adams is a great, high quality beer. I really wish the Disney/DVC resorts would stock it in the gift shop coolers.
If not Sam, than another quality brew would do. I just don't care much for carbonated water with yellow food coloring. :teeth:

MG

[tigger795]

a rotating selection of craft beers from every state in the nation. Where I live we have literally dozens of pubs that brew their own. They are very good, and almost always better than any of the national brands, including...gulp...Sam Adams(DON"T HIT ME!!).

While I also enjoy Sam Adams, there are just too many choices of brands and styles out there to be locked into a select few megabrands.

BTW, Bud=headache after only one, for me at least. I think it is the rice.

Kindest regards,
:tigger:

[Maistre Gracey]

I'm not sure if they still have it but i think SSR has the Old Saratoga Lager. It is good and based on your Sam Adams comments, I'd think you'd like it.

Other than that I agree completely. Bud..... come on with that stuff.

Yes, I've had the Saratoga beer and thought it was good. When I had it, I was at the pool bar. Was it available in the gift shop? If so, that's a step in the right direction (not to mention a big plus for SSR!).

MG

[dumbo71]

Yes, I've had the Saratoga beer and thought it was good. When I had it, I was at the pool bar. Was it available in the gift shop? If so, that's a step in the right direction (not to mention a big plus for SSR!).

MG


Well if you've seen my other posts you'd know I don't stay there. I'd think they would have it in the store though.

[Muushka]

I am a wine enjoyer of, but if it would help MG to have one more vote for Sam Adams and other quality beers at the DVC resorts, then count me in.:thumbsup2

[CarnotaurDad]

Ahhhh.......this is MY kind of thread. I, too, think DVC should improve the quality of beer they offer at the resorts. The heiny is.....ok.....and I don't even touch anything else.

The Safari Amber they brew at AK would taste great back in my DVC room at night (or afternoon). Maybe they could bottle it?

Sam Adams isn't great (IMHO) but it sure beats the Heiny and anything else they offer. I know you can get Yuengling at a few of the pool bars, so maybe they could offer that? Just theorizing......

[DVCconvert]

I seem to recall that Sam Adams (and a great many others) are available for take-out purchase at the Crews Cup - in a pinch ;)

But aside from that, I agree with MG - good idea!

[bigsmooth]

Better beer and better coffee, definitely.

I can always pack my own coffee, but pretty hard these days to pack extra beer on the flight.

[Boardwalker]

I'm with you, CarnotaurDad. They should bottle some of the Disney Brews and put them in the little grocery stores. It sure would make buying souvenirs a whole lot easier.

[rinkwide]

I second the call for Yuengling.

I'm sitting here in Chandler, AZ enjoying the West Coast version of that beer - Dos Equis Amber. A good 'Vienna Style' lager in the DVC markets would go a long way toward establishing good-will among the beer loving ownership.

Barring that, Crew's Cup does have have some decent beer options and probably contribtes to BCV's outrageous resale pricing.

[HockeyKat]

Luckily, we drive and come stocked with our own stash. If we run out, then we drive to the nearest Publix and get more.

I will pay WDW prices for some of the draft beer in the World Showcase, but other than that, we take a "resort break" and head back to the room for a while. Sam, Bud, microbrew... I still have trouble paying that much for a six-pack.

If you stay at BWV or BCV, you could probably hike over to the gas station. They have somewhat more of a selection (not really, but at least you can branch out from Bud) and much better prices. I think some of the grocery delivery places will deliver beer if you call and ask, as well.

-Kat

[Mickmse2002]

Count me in, another vote for Sam Adams. They sure have it kicking around Epcot during F & W so you think it would be more widely available.

[Maistre Gracey]

Count me in, another vote for Sam Adams. They sure have it kicking around Epcot during F & W so you think it would be more widely available.
Oh yes, the Sam Octoberfest is THEE BEST!!! :thumbsup2

MG

[Maistre Gracey]

The Safari Amber they brew at AK would taste great back in my DVC room at night (or afternoon). Maybe they could bottle it?
Yes indeed. The Safari Amber will be a nice treat once AKV comes on line. :)

MG

[Maistre Gracey]

I am a wine enjoyer of, but if it would help MG to have one more vote for Sam Adams and other quality beers at the DVC resorts, then count me in.:thumbsup2
Thanx for the vote, Muushka! :)
My wife is the wine person in the family also.

MG

[Mickmse2002]

Oh yes, the Sam Octoberfest is THEE BEST!!! :thumbsup2

MG
LOVE Octoberfest. My wife and I always sit through their little dog and pony show to do the sampling.......we missed the F&W this past year but already have our ressies all set for October.

[Maistre Gracey]

LOVE Octoberfest. My wife and I always sit through their little dog and pony show to do the sampling.......we missed the F&W this past year but already have our ressies all set for October.
If you get a chance you should try Party for the Senses during F&W. Sam Adams had a table in there with several of their beers (cold, and full size). :woohoo:

MG

[JMLBrats]

What'd you guys say? I'm too busy drinking my Sam Adams Black Lager right now......

:drinking1

[Mickmse2002]

If you get a chance you should try Party for the Senses during F&W. Sam Adams had a table in there with several of their beers (cold, and full size). :woohoo:

MG
We've thought about doing this several times but have never done it.....certainly something to think about this time around. Of course we have created our own Party for the Senses while hanging out and having a few pints at the good old Rose & Crown.

[DisneyDVCdad]

Bass Ale Yum!

[2infinityandbeyond]

This place gets good reviews for its beer selection, and is 23 minutes (according to mapquest) from BWV:

http://www.ratebeer.com/Places/ShowPlace.asp?PlaceID=3676

(just finishing a Clipper City Winter Storm Ale--good stuff)

[Boston5602]

I like to stroll over to Canada and drink a LaBatt's Blue . I always enjoy that!

[Boardwalker]

I like to stroll over to Canada and drink a LaBatt's Blue . I always enjoy that!


Gotta be Moosehead in Canada.

[makelab]

I like to stroll over to Canada and drink a LaBatt's Blue . I always enjoy that!
I always liked Molson Canadian, and The Big Red F (Fosters). Are those considered swill by you experts?

[bababear_50]

Labatt's Blue for this Canadian :woohoo:

[SaratogaShan]

Maistre Gracey,

Nice thread! After reading the SSR resort thread de jour, I could use a beer.......ANY beer..................and I don't even LIKE beer! :rotfl:

[knothead180]

Maistre Gracey, I too enjoy a quality beer. In my attempts to find one, I've discovered some strange liquor license issues. For instance, you can get a Bass or Guinness at the Great Britain pavillion in EPCOT, but you can't carry one with you through the international gateway onto the boardwalk. At least I was stopped and told I had to finish my beer in the park. Guinness is not for chugging. :sick: Likewise, Big River Brewing has some nice craft brews, but you can only drink them in their restaurant. You can't take one to sip on the boardwalk. When I asked the manager why, he said, "Our liquor license doesn't talk to Disney's license." Anyway, I agree with you, the situation could be improved.

[keys2kingdom]

Oh yes, the Sam Octoberfest is THEE BEST!!! :thumbsup2

MG

And don't forget my personal fav the Cherry Wheat!!

I'm also fond of the Oatmeal Cream Stout. :drinking1

[FriendsOfEeyore]

Gotta be Moosehead in Canada.


I SECOND THE MOOSEHEAD!!!!!! In college we threw a party every Tuesday night. The 3rd Tuesday of the Month was ALWAYS MOOSEHEAD on tap!!!!!

But I still prefer my Sam Adams to anything. Even the Sam Adams Light is a quality beer. Full Beer Flavor, Low Calories.... :thumbsup2

[cdmickey]

I'm fortunate enough to be able to drive to WDW so I usually bring my own. It is hard for me to plunk down the coin that the Disney stores want for one brew (remember this is beer not some vintage high dollar wine). Currently drinking Warsteiner but usually vary brands and try new stuff till I find a new gem. As I get older, I am finding that my taste is starting to diminish somewhat so I'm tending towards more robust brews.

[Lucille1963]

Gotta be Moosehead in Canada.


For me it has to be La Fin du Monde! Best beer deal on Disney property - too bad they only have it at Le Cellier.

[fishermouse]

I always liked Molson Canadian, and The Big Red F (Fosters). Are those considered swill by you experts?

YES, once went to corp. training with a bunch of Australians, at the bar later that night there was a Foster's poster "Foster Australian for Beer" thier comment was "Fosters Australian for crap beer we sell to Americans".
I'm a Guinness drinker lots of people hate it so I guess it's all good if it's what you enjoy. Also like Yuengling Lager, once considered swill now it's right up therewith the premiums. Amazing what a little marketing can do.

[tacomaranch]

Good beer is subjective, it should be good be that _____your name, likes.

I for one love Samuel Smith's oatmeal stout. I am very picky about my beer and it has to be darker than molasses and about as thick without a bitter ending.

I love stouts but I have a hard time finding them here.

Now for more interesting information. Before I hit the moose and took it to my head, I hated beer! I never drank it and despised the taste. Now, I drink heavy dark stouts and love it.

Weird??

[DisDaydreamer]

I vote for Killian's Irish Red.

When DW and I were on our honeymoon on Paradise Island, we waded up to the pool bar and asked for an imported beer. He gave us Carling Black Label and said it was from Canada. :rolleyes2

I don't remember if we tipped him (32 years ago).

[Uncleromulus]

Count me in for maybe Blue Moon, a good Heffeweizen--even Killians for goodness sake. Or Smithwicks?? Or maybe a Lancaster Strawberry Wheat--a fine beer!!
Funny about Yungling---here in Pa. it's at every biker bar, VFW hall, and roadside restaurant in the state. You cannot escape it!! But seems to have picked up quite a following outside Pa. Not a bad beer to be sure, but--
The standard "Sam" is a bit too bitter for my taste--but their Octoberfest and Winter Lager are pretty good.
Maybe I can convince the place we have in Hanover Pa. to open up in WDW--Kclingers it's called--40 rotating drafts and 620 different bottle selections!!

We talk--but it's all a dream, I'm afraid.

[FriendsOfEeyore]

YES, once went to corp. training with a bunch of Australians, at the bar later that night there was a Foster's poster "Foster Australian for Beer" thier comment was "Fosters Australian for crap beer we sell to Americans".
I'm a Guinness drinker lots of people hate it so I guess it's all good if it's what you enjoy. Also like Yuengling Lager, once considered swill now it's right up therewith the premiums. Amazing what a little marketing can do.

fishermouse, now I like me some Guinness. But I recently moved to Maryland, and I can not understand this love for Yuengling. Before I knew anything about it, I had a glass on tap. Swill is a good word to describe it (IMO). I have tried it twice since that first glass, because friends have told me how good it is. I DO NOT GET IT. To me, it tastes like a Miller Lite Amber. Yuck! :scared:

[Uncleromulus]

Well-perhaps not THAT bad!!

Here's another beer rant (while we're on the subject). Just last night went to a nice restaurant in Timonium , Md (Michaels. Great crabcakes!!) Wine list printed-by the glass, bottle. But not a word on the menu about beer. I ask the server what's on draft--the answer was the usual-- Bud, Miller Light, Coors--then she stopped, looked at the ceiling and says-"and some others".
Well I should hope so.
But you see the point--lots of times beer isn't listed anywhere on the menu and if you need to ask the server, good chance they won't even know.

[fishermouse]

fishermouse, now I like me some Guinness. But I recently moved to Maryland, and I can not understand this love for Yuengling. Before I knew anything about it, I had a glass on tap. Swill is a good word to describe it (IMO). I have tried it twice since that first glass, because friends have told me how good it is. I DO NOT GET IT. To me, it tastes like a Miller Lite Amber. Yuck! :scared:

The regular Yuengling is pretty bad the lager is not bad (for american beer) If we're going to get right down to it anything not made in Ireland or Germany is just OK at best. This ought to start a war! But for parties and sharing Yuengling will do, at $30 -$40 a case I keep the good stuff for myself. Then again I keep Segrams on the bar and the 12 year old Jamesons for myself. Present company excluded, most people don't know good alcohol, and drink way to fast and irresponsibly to enjoy quality. No I'm not a lush. But I am Irish:thumbsup2

[DisDaydreamer]

Funny about Yungling---here in Pa. it's at every biker bar, VFW hall, and roadside restaurant in the state. You cannot escape it!! But seems to have picked up quite a following outside Pa. Not a bad beer to be sure, but--

A few weeks back I had the opportunity to try some Yuengling Lord Chesterfield Ale.... wow, this could be my new favorite, but none of the stores in my area carry it. :sad2:

[d-r]

For me it has to be La Fin du Monde! Best beer deal on Disney property - too bad they only have it at Le Cellier.

Yep. This is true. At one point they also had it at brown derby, not sure if they do now.

Oh, for those who like yuengling they have it old key west or at least they used to.

Crews cup has probably the most beer selection.

[2infinityandbeyond]

If we're going to get right down to it anything not made in Ireland or Germany is just OK at best. This ought to start a war!

I'm not sure if you're serious or kidding, but if you're serious, you're really missing the boat when it comes to US made craft beer, Belgian ales and Czech pilsners (just to name a few).

As for Yuengling, they're done a great job with marketing, but it's not even the best lager made in PA. Victory, Penn Brewery and Stoudt's make lagers which are much better, and true to the style, than Yuengling.

I think WDW is really missing the boat when it comes to what they could do with the beer and food selections in the American pavillion at Epcot WS. There are lots of excellent regional Amercian specialties (think about it-- lobster rolls, cheesesteaks, crabcakes, gumbo, Chicago hot dogs, TexMex, just to name a few) and great local/regional American beers to go along with them.

[TimmyP]

A real solution for BWV/BCV folks would be for Big River to sell growlers (the 64oz jugs many microbreweries sell) to take back to the room......or anyone for that matter if they wanted to make the trip.

[JimS4210]

As for Yuengling, they're done a great job with marketing, but it's not even the best lager made in PA. Victory, Penn Brewery and Stoudt's make lagers which are much better, and true to the style, than Yuengling.


I'm a big fan of their Black and Tan, but only on tap. I'm an even bigger fan of Bass Ale. Mmmm, Beer... :drinking1

[bpmorley]

Okay DVC, how about stocking some GOOD beer at the DVC commissaries??

I mean, Bud and Heineken are, well,... okay, but we really need some quality American brew....

Oh my! Did I hear somebody say "Sam Adams"?

I like my beer while on vacation, and the whole Budweiser thing is essentially just carbonated water with a bit of food coloring. Heiny is one step above that, but still week.
We need some real, robust beer that actually has flavor.
I do NOT want to leave Disney/DVC to go to the grocery store in order to purchase quality beer.

Would anyone else like to see better beer (ahem... Sam Adams) in the DVC commissaries?? :drinking1

MG

I'm with you. We need a better selection. Yuengling, Bass, Harp, Sam Adams. Are there any local brews?

[2infinityandbeyond]

I'm with you. We need a better selection. Yuengling, Bass, Harp, Sam Adams. Are there any local brews?

None that I know of in FL, and I've looked. Big River is the best of what's available in WDW, as far as beer with flavor/character goes.

[bpmorley]

I guess I'll just have to keep going to Gooding or Publix to get better beer.

[rinkwide]

For me it has to be La Fin du Monde! Best beer deal on Disney property - too bad they only have it at Le Cellier.Next time you're in the Canada pavilion be sure to try Trois Pistoles from that same brewery - Unibroue of Quebec. TIP: Le Cellier sells beer to-go if you ask nicely.

[Maistre Gracey]

Well, we all have our favorite quality brews, but I'm very happy to see that we all agree on the premise of this thread...
"DVC needs a better selection of quality beers in the commissaries."

Now, I realize they can't stock eight different quality beers. Perhaps keep one yellow beer (Bud), and add a couple higher end beers such as Sam Adams.

Here's to all who responded in this thread!!... :drinking1 :drinking1 :drinking1 <-- Notice the beer isn't yellow. :teeth:

MG

[bpmorley]

And if they did stock a more beer they would charge an arm and a leg for it. At SSR they sell Old Saratoga Ale. It's pretty good, but then again it better be for almost $6 a bottle

[Starshine]

For me it has to be La Fin du Monde! Best beer deal on Disney property - too bad they only have it at Le Cellier.

LOVE, LOVE, LOVE La Fin du Monde! :goodvibes I'm also a big fan of Sam Adams Octoberfest though. :drinking1

[CarnotaurDad]

The sad thing is, I would GLADLY pay high prices for better beer. Anything better than what they offer right now.

[byoung]

Staying at the boardwalk in May me and the nephews will fill that yard up a lot in England.

[Maistre Gracey]

Staying at the boardwalk in May me and the nephews will fill that yard up a lot in England.
Problem is they are plastic 1/2 yards. I use to order the full yards (real glass) with dinner at Narcossees, but they no longer have the full yards. :sad2:

MG

[Maistre Gracey]

The sad thing is, I would GLADLY pay high prices for better beer. Anything better than what they offer right now.
I agree 100%, CarnotaurDad. With the amount we spend at WDW and DVC, an extra few bucks for a worthy beer is a no brainer... :drinking1

MG

[MrsNick]

I vote for a good heifewiesen!

Oh, right on!!! Wienstephaner, anyone? :drinking1

[dizfanz]

With all this talk about Yuengling, I am surprised no one has mentioned their Porter. It's pretty good, but hard to find. Yuengling Lager is better than swill, but no Sam Smith's ya know. It's nice to get down there at WDW, because I no longer live in Philly and it is a taste of home when I go to Florida.

As for the beer selection, I ranted on this after my trip this past January. The selection in the gift shops is horrible. When I bought DVC in 2001, I would go and grab a Bass($3.00 I think) and sit next to the fireplace outcove on the 2nd floor in the WL. I loved doing that. Now, fugghetaboutit! And I want to rip up those little blue menus that are the same in every stinken restaurant and bar at WDW. Why should the drinks be the same at Tambu Lounge, Martha's Vineyard, Victoria Falls, Meizner's, Territory Lounge, AND ESPN? C'mon.

I say, "Better beer selection at WDW. Man Law?"

[sgtpet]

I personally would love to see some Blue Moon available. I am getting thirsty just thinking about this topic. It's time to slice some oranges.

[2infinityandbeyond]

I personally would love to see some Blue Moon available. I am getting thirsty just thinking about this topic. It's time to slice some oranges.


Blue Moon is a Coors product. Based upon the beers that are sold in WDW, my guess is that at least for the domestics, WDW's deal is with Anheuser Busch.

[CarnotaurDad]

Now, here are the list of beers I wished I could buy at WDW:

* Stone Brewing Arrogant *******
* Bell's Hop Slam
* Great Lakes Brewing Nosferatu
* Alaskan Brewing Smoked Porter (it is a wish list, right?)
* Green Flash IPA

Just a start.....

[cdtommie]

Brown Derby still has La Fin du Monde along with Trois Pistoles - these two along with Maudite (only at Cellier) can't be beat.

We usually stop at the ABC's on 535 right from the Airport and stock up. It's weird drinking some belgian triple/quad or a hefewiezen out of a big red plastic cup by the pool instead of the proper glassware but it works I guess...and some of the belgians at ABC are cheaper than any place I've found in NY/CT.

Someone mentioned Safari Amber - it's actually Michelob Amber Bock renamed.

[d-r]

Blue Moon is a Coors product. Based upon the beers that are sold in WDW, my guess is that at least for the domestics, WDW's deal is with Anheuser Busch.


I would like to see more actual belgians.

They had blue moon at wolfgang puck's fwiw.

[Maistre Gracey]

What about those grocery delivery services? Will they deliver beer? I'm thinking they can't, but if they can do they have a better selection?

MG

[2infinityandbeyond]

What about those grocery delivery services? Will they deliver beer? I'm thinking they can't, but if they can do they have a better selection?

MG

They shop at the local supermarkets. The last time I was in a supermarket near WDW (it was a Publix), I took a look at what beers they had and I ended up buying nothing, since the choices were so lousy.

[2infinityandbeyond]

Now, here are the list of beers I wished I could buy at WDW:

* Stone Brewing Arrogant *******
* Bell's Hop Slam
* Great Lakes Brewing Nosferatu
* Alaskan Brewing Smoked Porter (it is a wish list, right?)
* Green Flash IPA

Just a start.....


Now you're talking!! :thumbsup2

I'd have to add a few locals (Victory and Dogfish Head) to the list. :)

[corinnak]

What about those grocery delivery services? Will they deliver beer? I'm thinking they can't, but if they can do they have a better selection?

MG

Gardengrocer brought us some Yeungling Black and Tan when I wrote them a request in the notes at the end of the ordering process. We can't get Yuengling in Minnesota, so I was really glad that they were able to pick that up for us. I didn't know until we got there whether it would be in the order or not, though.

[bpmorley]

They shop at the local supermarkets. The last time I was in a supermarket near WDW (it was a Publix), I took a look at what beers they had and I ended up buying nothing, since the choices were so lousy.

In Dec we went to Goodings and they had a pretty big selection of beers. Not a ton of foriegn ones though. As long as I was able to get Yuengling I was happy.

[UConnJack]

Man, if I wasn't consumed with and blinded by the SSR threads, I would have been all over this thread! Not to mention, if someone had pointed out SSR served a quality brew, that would have been a hugely compelling argument for me!!!

I always want my Guinness! I would also love to see Smithwicks, I fell in love with that brew when we visited Ireland a few ago before it was being imported! I was psyched the first time I saw it here. I am also partial to Long Trail, Anchor Steam, and Magic Hat #9 and Blind Faith.

Of course, I still prefer my own brews, and have shipped them down ahead of me on a few occasions!

Unfortunately, the evil empire which is Budweiser I'm sure has too strong a contract with WDW for us to see any substantial variety of beer, other than the occasional brew that compliments a theme.

[sgtpet]

I would like to throw a Belgium selection, Chimay Grand Reserve.

My personal favorite.

[MickeyBabe]

Great, now I have the beer song stuck in my head!!!!:rotfl:



:scratchin Budwiser in the Resort stores, huh? Isn't that actually supporting the competition? :p (Bush Gardens/Seaworld)

[bpmorley]

I would like to throw a Belgium selection, Chimay Grand Reserve.

My personal favorite.

I can't even begin to imagine what they would charge for that. They already knock your socks off for everything else.

[dbm20th]

OK, my favorite American brews are almost always from New England, which replicates the British style the most authetically. Here's the best if you haven't had them before....

Old Thumper (From Shipyard)
Sea Dog's India Pale Ale
Geary's Summer Ale (not sweet like most Summer brews can be)
Fisherman's Brew (small, tough to find, but just awesome!)

[grimgrinnin]

Haven't seen anyone mention the new Irish Pub in DTD - anyone been there? What's their selection like?




grim pirate:

[Uncleromulus]

It's pretty good, at least by WDW standards. They have a # of drafts, and also sampler "flights" that you can get. The one I got had Stella, Boddingtons, Smithwicks, and Tucher heffeweizen.

And on the subject of belgians.. I just got a case of "The Best of Belgium"--which aside from Stella, had Leffe Blond and Hoegaarden. The latter tasting somewhat like Blue Moon.

[Maistre Gracey]

You know, I started thinking... :eek:

Perhaps the reason the DVC stores don't carry the premium brews is that they only carry beer in cans.
Most premium beers are bottled, and I'm sure they don't want glass in the pool area and such.

Can anyone think of a beer that is sold in glass bottles at the resort stores?

Also, just what affect do those plastic bottles have on beer? I'm personally not a fan of beer in a can.

MG

[bpmorley]

You know, I started thinking... :eek:

Perhaps the reason the DVC stores don't carry the premium brews is that they only carry beer in cans.
Most premium beers are bottled, and I'm sure they don't want glass in the pool area and such.

Can anyone think of a beer that is sold in glass bottles at the resort stores?

Also, just what affect do those plastic bottles have on beer? I'm personally not a fan of beer in a can.

MG

Old Saratoga ale @ SSR. It came in a glass bottle last time I was there.

[fishermouse]

You know, I started thinking... :eek:

Perhaps the reason the DVC stores don't carry the premium brews is that they only carry beer in cans.
Most premium beers are bottled, and I'm sure they don't want glass in the pool area and such.

Can anyone think of a beer that is sold in glass bottles at the resort stores?

Also, just what affect do those plastic bottles have on beer? I'm personally not a fan of beer in a can.

MG
Only place I've ever seen Beer in the plastic bottles is at a ball park. I was Hot and the beer was cold so I did not notice a difference. I agree about cans only get them if I have no choice.

[wintergreen]

[QUOTE=And on the subject of belgians.. I just got a case of "The Best of Belgium"--which aside from Stella, had Leffe Blond and Hoegaarden. The latter tasting somewhat like Blue Moon.[/QUOTE]

May I ask where you found this? Would love to pick up such a collection!

[UConnJack]

I would like to throw a Belgium selection, Chimay Grand Reserve.

My personal favorite.

Boy, there would be some drunk a-- people stumbling around WDW if that was available. Good, but potent! Did a pub crawl in NYC years ago and hold those Belgian monks personally responsible for not being able to remember half the night, waking up in a hotel lobby, and not being able to move off the bathroom floor until 3pm the next day......

[bpmorley]

Boy, there would be some drunk a-- people stumbling around WDW if that was available. Good, but potent! Did a pub crawl in NYC years ago and hold those Belgian monks personally responsible for not being able to remember half the night, waking up in a hotel lobby, and not being able to move off the bathroom floor until 3pm the next day......

Not that there is anything wrong with that!

[Uncleromulus]

Wintergreen: I got it at in Baltimore, at Wells Discount Liquors (They have a large beer selection).
If this helps, it's Imported by INBEV USA, Norwalk Conn.

And it can be obtained online here:
http://www.vintagecellar.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=CTGY&Store_Code=VCOS&Category_Code=3100

The store is in Blacksburg Va.

[nuttylawprofessor]

To answer an earlier question:

Better beer at DVC: Man(kind) law (gender equity in beer is a good thing).

A few other observations:
-when they named it Heiny, they weren't kidding. Who knew a name could be so literal.
-there is a good can beer -- Guiness. But that does require a glass.
-I think they should stock the king of all American beers:

Old Style

:rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2:

[Lindamary123]

After reading this thread I had to have a beer, and I'm a wine drinker. So my DH and I went to our local Bennigans for dinner and he had Smithwicks and I had a Sam Adams Winter Lager. It was good :thumbsup2 . In disney my DH likes Boddingtons, Anchor Steam, Bass and some German beer I can't remember. We usually drive or rent a car and always buy beer offsite. It would be great if they offered better beer at DVC, would save a trip.
Uncleromulus, have you ever tried Red Brick Station at White Marsh? We like the Avenue Ale there.:) It is a bit of a hike for you from Glen Rock though.

[Uncleromulus]

Been there several times! M-in-law lives near Belair Rd. and the beltway, so we're in that area often. Can recall years back when I lived in Parkville and had some friends in what was once "old" Whitemarsh. Back then, the mall, the Avenue--NONE of it was there!! Just fields ,farms and even some marshland.

Also like DuClaw, off RT 24 near Belair. They haven't been open tho since the fire. They had a special heffeweizen there once--slightly flavored with bannana and clove. Outststanding!!!

[Lindamary123]

That sounds interesting! We have been to DuClaw at Arundel Mills but not in Belair.