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ZenGum · 08-19-2008, 09:05 PM

On the beer (which I am occasionally), is it true that in the USA there is a limit to the percentage of alcohol allowed in beer (I've heard 2.2% or something)?

If so, my sympathies.

binky · 08-24-2008, 06:57 PM

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Originally Posted by ZenGum

On the beer (which I am occasionally), is it true that in the USA there is a limit to the percentage of alcohol allowed in beer (I've heard 2.2% or something)?

If so, my sympathies.

A microbrewery about 10 miles from me makes something called Lobotomy Bock that is 10.8%

Undertoad · 08-19-2008, 09:25 PM

Yes. If there is less than 2.2% it cannot be called beer.

Meet Victory Brewing Co's "Twelve". 12% abv.

It will Fuck You Up. And it will be Mighty Tasty while it does!

ZenGum · 08-19-2008, 09:29 PM

Ah, a minimum strength. A much better idea.

12! Dats some strong stuff!

Beers here range from "light" <2%, through "mid-strength" 2-4%, to "full bodied" 4+%. Most are in the 4.5 to 6% range, although Coopers Vintage is a very drinkable 7.5%.

SteveDallas · 08-19-2008, 09:33 PM

AFAIK this is not true.

But some places have a limit on what % is allowed to be sold in grocery stores and such. The stronger ones are available, but only in liquor stores along with the hard stuff.

Undertoad · 08-19-2008, 09:33 PM

About 2/3rds of American beer drinkers prefer the standard American lager, while the rest of us say that's like sex in a canoe, and drink heartier, bigger-tasting stuff.

The ever-popular Bud family:

5.0% Budweiser
5.0% Bud Dry
4.2% Bud Light
5.5% Bud Ice
4.1% Bud Ice Light
4.3% Bud Select
4.2% Busch Light

Juniper · 08-19-2008, 09:40 PM

Sex in a canoe? Um.....

Anyway, when I think of Australian beer, the first thing that comes to mind is Foster's. Which isn't bad, but I suspect there's better stuff out there.

I'll drink Bud usually, but if I want to splurge I go for something like Newcastle or Michelob Amber Bock.

lookout123 · 08-19-2008, 09:43 PM

Guinness, mmmmm.
Harp, mmmm
Red Stripe, mmm. good for the beach, beyotch.

Undertoad · 08-19-2008, 09:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Juniper

Sex in a canoe?

The old joke is: "Coors Light is like sex in a canoe. Fucking close to water."

I had to wait for someone to ask, you see.

Cicero · 08-19-2008, 09:47 PM

Pilau is the obvious choice here, I think. Those snausages sound awesome!

(and the tarts)

Shawnee123 · 08-20-2008, 08:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Cicero

Pilau is the obvious choice here, I think. Those snausages sound awesome!

(and the tarts)

I don't think it's nice of you to call DanaC a tart. Hmmph.

Just kiddin' guys!

Actually, I was thinking it would be cool to be Dana as a "who would you be" option. And I like Cic, too...she's fun.

Oh hell, I want to be pieces of all of you.

classicman · 08-20-2008, 09:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Shawnee123

Oh hell, I want pieces of all of you.

fixed it for ya.

Aliantha · 08-19-2008, 09:48 PM

fosters is the stuff we sell to you lot in the US. Not too many aussies will touch it with a barge pole...unless they're really desperate. For example, if that's all that's left in the esky.

squirell nutkin · 08-19-2008, 10:20 PM

Where the F are you Homber?
we have Budweiser der konig auf beers which is, despite it's clarity, 5.5% and some of the nutkins drink Spaten which is 7.6% and then there is Samichlaus which is 14%.
But in Utah all bets are off...

skysidhe · 08-19-2008, 11:08 PM

speaking of beer

I like the wheat beers/flavored fancy pumpkin ale and apple cider beer if I am going to drink one.

There is an american beer that is black ale. It's quite a stout one I can't remember the name. I don't drink that one because I am a light weight.

I can't stand Fosters and Guinness and bud.

Corona tastes like a Miller of which I like along with Michelob.

I can't tolerate beers much because of the yeast. The yeast gives me a headache right off.

08-19-2008, 09:05 PM	#1
ZenGum Doctor Wtf Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Badelaide, Baustralia Posts: 12,861	On the beer (which I am occasionally), is it true that in the USA there is a limit to the percentage of alcohol allowed in beer (I've heard 2.2% or something)? If so, my sympathies. __________________ Shut up and hug. MoreThanPretty, Nov 5, 2008. Just because I'm nominally polite, does not make me a pussy. Sundae Girl.

08-19-2008, 09:29 PM	#4
ZenGum Doctor Wtf Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Badelaide, Baustralia Posts: 12,861	Ah, a minimum strength. A much better idea. 12! Dats some strong stuff! Beers here range from "light" <2%, through "mid-strength" 2-4%, to "full bodied" 4+%. Most are in the 4.5 to 6% range, although Coopers Vintage is a very drinkable 7.5%. __________________ Shut up and hug. MoreThanPretty, Nov 5, 2008. Just because I'm nominally polite, does not make me a pussy. Sundae Girl.

08-19-2008, 09:43 PM	#8
lookout123 changed his status to single Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Right behind you. No, the other side. Posts: 10,308	Guinness, mmmmm. Harp, mmmm Red Stripe, mmm. good for the beach, beyotch. __________________ Getting knocked down is no sin, it's not getting back up that's the sin

08-19-2008, 09:47 PM	#10
Cicero Looking forward to open mic night. Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: New Mexico Posts: 5,148	Pilau is the obvious choice here, I think. Those snausages sound awesome! (and the tarts) __________________ Show me a sane man, and I will cure him for you.- Carl Jung

08-19-2008, 09:48 PM	#13
Aliantha trying hard to be a better person Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Brisbane, Australia Posts: 16,493	fosters is the stuff we sell to you lot in the US. Not too many aussies will touch it with a barge pole...unless they're really desperate. For example, if that's all that's left in the esky. __________________ Kind words are the music of the world. F. W. Faber

08-19-2008, 09:25 PM	#3
Undertoad Radical Centrist Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Cottage of Prussia Posts: 31,423	Yes. If there is less than 2.2% it cannot be called beer. Meet Victory Brewing Co's "Twelve". 12% abv. It will Fuck You Up. And it will be Mighty Tasty while it does!

08-19-2008, 09:33 PM	#5
SteveDallas Your Bartender Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Philly Burbs, PA Posts: 7,651	AFAIK this is not true. But some places have a limit on what % is allowed to be sold in grocery stores and such. The stronger ones are available, but only in liquor stores along with the hard stuff.

08-19-2008, 09:40 PM	#7
Juniper I know, right? Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 1,539	Sex in a canoe? Um..... Anyway, when I think of Australian beer, the first thing that comes to mind is Foster's. Which isn't bad, but I suspect there's better stuff out there. I'll drink Bud usually, but if I want to splurge I go for something like Newcastle or Michelob Amber Bock.

08-19-2008, 10:20 PM	#14
squirell nutkin has a second hand user title Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: in a Nut House Posts: 2,017	Where the F are you Homber? we have Budweiser der konig auf beers which is, despite it's clarity, 5.5% and some of the nutkins drink Spaten which is 7.6% and then there is Samichlaus which is 14%. But in Utah all bets are off...

08-19-2008, 11:08 PM	#15
skysidhe ~~Life is either a daring adventure or nothing.~~ Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 6,828	speaking of beer I like the wheat beers/flavored fancy pumpkin ale and apple cider beer if I am going to drink one. There is an american beer that is black ale. It's quite a stout one I can't remember the name. I don't drink that one because I am a light weight. I can't stand Fosters and Guinness and bud. Corona tastes like a Miller of which I like along with Michelob. I can't tolerate beers much because of the yeast. The yeast gives me a headache right off.

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