Recommend a crisp, clean, Dry beer pls......

May 24, 2021, 04:28 PM

jhe888

quote:
Originally posted by tatortodd:
I think the OP is looking for a beer with less than 20 IBU. With all of the craft and microbrewers, I don't even feel comfortable stating a style of beer as many of them shoot for unique and bastardize the genre. For example, Houston's craft brewer Saint Arnold:
Lawnmower (aka Kolsch) - terrific beer for after working outdoors in the summer. It's smooth and crisp. IBU is 18.

H-Town Pils (aka pilsner) - it's more malty and hoppy and as a result is more bitter. Not as enjoyable after working up a sweat outdoors. IBU is 29.

My favorite genre of summer beer is hefeweizen as it's light and a perfectly balanced beer the Germans have been brewing for a thousand years. A few that I refreshing after a hot day and they're German:

Ayinger Brauweisse - IBU 13

Erdinger Weissbier - IBU 14

Weihenstephaner hefeweissbier - IMO, best hefeweizen - IBU 14

If the OP, likes something even lighter then perhaps he'll like Kristallweizen as it's hefeweizen that has been filtered. Weihenstephaner's kristallweissbier is generally regarded the best. Even though the IBU is higher than their hefe (16 vs 14), it's smoother.

This is good advice. Many pilsners will fit into the decription you gave.

Japanese beers, and most American factory beer (like Budweiser, Miller, etc.) have too much rice in the grain bill, which robs them of flavor. And they are brewed to be bland - and have almost no hops flavor either. Of course, what I forget is that a lot of people like that. If that is your style, get Budweiser. That is the one I get when I get a very light flavored American style lager.

May 24, 2021, 04:30 PM

RogueJSK

quote:
Originally posted by tatortodd:
Weihenstephaner hefeweissbier - IMO, best hefeweizen

Definitely.

quote:
Originally posted by jhe888:
Japanese beers, and most American factory beer (like Budweiser, Miller, etc.) have too much rice in the grain bill, which robs them of flavor. And they are brewed to be bland

And are heavily carbonated, which masks the flavor even more.

And are generally kept by most establishments at nearly freezing and/or are served in a frozen mug, which further robs a beer of its flavor.

May 24, 2021, 04:37 PM

V-Tail

quote:
IBU

May 24, 2021, 05:00 PM

Pyker

quote:
Originally posted by V-Tail:
quote:
IBU

International Bitterness Units

May 24, 2021, 05:49 PM

Gustofer

quote:
Originally posted by stkfox:
A beer you could pull from an ice filled cooler on a hot summer day and taste a good refreshing beer that leaves you quaffing another in short order.

Leinenkugel's Summer Shandy is perhaps my favorite go-to summer beer. Crisp, clean, and with a great flavor. A very light hefeweizen.

May 24, 2021, 05:58 PM

frayedends

I was going to suggest wheat beers also. However if you want a clean crisp taste you may want to stay away from the German and Belgian wheat’s. Those beers can sometimes have a funky taste to them. Not all of them but I couldn’t tell you what brands to stay away from. I would go with an American wheat beer. A lot of the summer seasonals are wheat beers. Apart from that any of the better known Brewers have a good summer Ales every year. Sam summer is a good choice.

May 24, 2021, 06:11 PM

Oz_Shadow

Franziskaner Weissbier (maybe not what you are after) or Yuengling

May 24, 2021, 06:32 PM

Sigfest

Molson Canadian. Not XXX, not Golden, plain ole Molson Canadian Beer.

May 24, 2021, 06:41 PM

Jimbo54

For me I keep it simple. Heineken hits all the marks in your request. It's not hoppy like so many European lagers. The colder it is the cleaner it is in my experience.

Jim

May 24, 2021, 06:47 PM

PASig

You are looking for a pale lager

There are lots out there

May 24, 2021, 06:54 PM

Patriot

quote:
Originally posted by vinnybass:
Peroni.

+1

My Summer beer for all the things you mention. Can drink many on hot days without feeling bloated or heavy light a lot of the Lagers mentioned.

Its lighter than Stella...which is my Fall/Winter choice.

May 24, 2021, 06:58 PM

TMats

I think you’re describing Coors Banquet, but hey...

May 24, 2021, 07:02 PM

stkfox

Thanks for all the suggestions. I’ve had many of the ones mentioned but not in some time.

Straubs (St Mary) has my attention. Originally from PA myself, I’ve seen them, never had one. Now to get one!
Not sure how I’d like the rice lager of the Japanese beers but Kirin Ichiban may work.
Been awhile since I’ve had the Canadians but, yeah, from what I remember a Labatt’s Blue or the Molson Canadian would fit the bill. I’ll take that suggestion under advisement.

The Czech beers are easy drinking and good and I could put down more than a few Krusovices (light or dark) in an afternoon.

Do not care for the Hefeweizen beers in general and I’m confident that the Yuengling made in PA is better than the stuff I get from the brewery here in Tampa.

Rolling Rock was a good beer till they were sold to Anheuser in 2006 and closed the Latrobe Brewery in western PA. Moved production to NJ. I noticed a difference in quality immediately, a real shame.

May 24, 2021, 07:10 PM

architect

quote:
Originally posted by rjbaal:
Try any of the czech pilsners. Lighter, dry and not overly "hoppy."

Yes, Pilsner Urquell is what you are looking for. As a backup, rty Augustiner Brau, or St. Pauli Girl, Tuborg might also fit the bill. If you are in an area with few brands from which to choose, Heinekin is almost always available.

May 24, 2021, 07:42 PM

Strambo

I’m a super home-brewer beer nerd. Even so, for what your wanting I’d gowith the Yeungling, Pilsner Urquell, Stella recommendations.

Or any micro pilsner or light lager which should have a lot more flavor than the macro beers.

May 24, 2021, 07:49 PM

sunburn

Sierra Nevada Kellerweiss, may be tough to find.

Hear about the guy trapped in a Bud Light warehouse?

He survived drinking his urine

May 25, 2021, 08:10 AM

Leemur

If you get Yuengling, make sure it’s in the cans. The green bottles make it taste like Budwater. Any true to style Helles lager or pilsner will fit the bill also. Modelo is a good, widely available choice. Most Mexican lagers are German style and will get you the flavor/character you’re looking for. Lots of grocery stores have a make your own 6 pack section now and craft stores almost always offer singles. If you have any in your area, go in and talk to the person working the counter. Tell them what you’re looking for and pick up a few things to try.

May 25, 2021, 08:14 AM

YellowJacket

Next time you drive up through Georgia, grab some Terrapin Golden Ale. Only sold in-state, but it's my go-to. For a more lagery taste, I love Modelo Especial and Becks.

May 25, 2021, 08:23 AM

lyman

quote:
Originally posted by TMats:
I think you’re describing Coors Banquet, but hey...

as a hop head and beer geeky person,

Coors Banquet is my go to pizza beer,

slice of deluxe and a cold Coors, delicious

May 25, 2021, 08:26 AM

lyman

quote:
Originally posted by jhe888:
quote:
Originally posted by tatortodd:
I think the OP is looking for a beer with less than 20 IBU. With all of the craft and microbrewers, I don't even feel comfortable stating a style of beer as many of them shoot for unique and bastardize the genre. For example, Houston's craft brewer Saint Arnold:
Lawnmower (aka Kolsch) - terrific beer for after working outdoors in the summer. It's smooth and crisp. IBU is 18.

H-Town Pils (aka pilsner) - it's more malty and hoppy and as a result is more bitter. Not as enjoyable after working up a sweat outdoors. IBU is 29.

My favorite genre of summer beer is hefeweizen as it's light and a perfectly balanced beer the Germans have been brewing for a thousand years. A few that I refreshing after a hot day and they're German:

Ayinger Brauweisse - IBU 13

Erdinger Weissbier - IBU 14

Weihenstephaner hefeweissbier - IMO, best hefeweizen - IBU 14

If the OP, likes something even lighter then perhaps he'll like Kristallweizen as it's hefeweizen that has been filtered. Weihenstephaner's kristallweissbier is generally regarded the best. Even though the IBU is higher than their hefe (16 vs 14), it's smoother.

This is good advice. Many pilsners will fit into the decription you gave.

Japanese beers, and most American factory beer (like Budweiser, Miller, etc.) have too much rice in the grain bill, which robs them of flavor. And they are brewed to be bland - and have almost no hops flavor either. Of course, what I forget is that a lot of people like that. If that is your style, get Budweiser. That is the one I get when I get a very light flavored American style lager.

worth a try,
but note, one of the flavor profiles for most Wits or Weiss (wheat) beer is banana ,

not always present, and each brand has its own profile, even for the same style,

Berlinerweisse is fantastic, nice and crisp, but slightly sour,