Alrighty then! Tell us what your favourite core beer is - and tell us why! Oh, and check out our Best Beer in the World (overall) video: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/eNd9g9SAu9q7hHU.html
@danmarshall58953 жыл бұрын
Not craft, but Guinness Draught is my go to when I can't get smaller favorites.
@xander10523 жыл бұрын
100% agree with Duvel, love that beer. I also enjoy Old Jock from Broughton Ales, beautiful scotch ale there, however I have to put as my top choice (even if it hurts as they aren't independent anymore) I adore Fuller's London Pride... just wish it was still craft.
@ViewsonBrews3 жыл бұрын
Fav core beer (in Ireland) is Of Foam And Fury from Galway Bay.
@oblongmouth3 жыл бұрын
Would like to see Track's Sonoma be more widely available - it really is the king of core beers up here in Manchester!
@daniellyons153 жыл бұрын
Can't think of a more drinkable beer than Blanche de Bruxelles! But also shout-out to Faith by NM 👌
@Dcalzaretta3 жыл бұрын
I love this video. In the craft beer community there is often a focus on beers that almost none of us can get. Thanks again!
@TheCraftBeerChannel3 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it! It's tough talking about a topic that is SO regional so we hope to do more stuff with the bigger (independent, ethical) brands and breweries to be more inclusive.
@FreezyAbitKT7A2 жыл бұрын
@@TheCraftBeerChannel grolsch
@liviuisaniceguy3 жыл бұрын
Weihenstephaner and Chimay are perfect candidates.
@ilcorvo95593 жыл бұрын
Weihenstephaner weissbier is incredible. The way I describe it to people is “when you were a kid and watched Disney cartoons where a character has a big foamy mug of beer, you tried to imagine the taste of it. That taste I imagined is what their weissbier tastes like”
@liviuisaniceguy3 жыл бұрын
@@ilcorvo9559 That is a really cool description. I'm on board with it ;)
@FakeMailElection4 ай бұрын
@@ilcorvo9559 Have you ever tried Weihenstephaner Vitus? I heard it was a strong version of the weissbier, it's on my list of things to try.
@pm20553 жыл бұрын
Sierra nevada Pale was my intro to craft beer and is still one of my favs. This is the beer that immediately came to my mind at the beginning of this video so really happy with the edit! Ive had it everywhere ive lived - Aus, UK and the USA - and it never disappoints
@henryegan6662 жыл бұрын
That is also my intro to "craft beer" and i love it. I drink it occasionally in the Australia
@thekentishpilgrim3 жыл бұрын
Sierra Nevada Pale Ale is without a doubt the best core beer in the world. Shoutout to Torpedo as well!
@syesepoh2 жыл бұрын
Ahhh, forgot about Torpedo!
@noahcarver60722 жыл бұрын
Damn straight
@Hopping2 жыл бұрын
All things considered, the best brewery on the planet.
@Jaggedknife112 жыл бұрын
I feel like the pale ale recipe is different as of late and is not as good as it used to be. Much blander then I remember. Haven't had torpedo in a while but I hope it's retained it's character
@noahcarver60722 жыл бұрын
One other consideration is it depends on the locality. In my example, in America, Sierra Nevada is pretty ubiquitous. In Europe, Duval is more easily available and certainly easier on the wallet than imported Sierra pale ale. In the US, it's not particularly convenient to find Duvel, and the price is 3-5 x more expensive than European prices.
@brianrossiter25473 жыл бұрын
Based on my drinking history: Duvel, Pilsner Urquell, Paulaner Hell, Leffe Blond, Oakham Citra, Harviestoun Bitter & Twisted, Delirium Tremens, Weihenstephaner Hefe Weissbier, Aecht Schlenkerla Rauchbier Märzen
@carlstatham5943 жыл бұрын
Oakham Citra, very good call. Gypsy Hill Hepcat as well
@statict13 жыл бұрын
Leffe is Inbev swill, terrible beer
@brianrossiter25473 жыл бұрын
@@statict1 I know it's AB InBev, but it's not terrible. Perfectly decent beer. Tripel Karmeliet is AB InBev too, yet many still consider that a classic.
@kevink15752 жыл бұрын
Weihenstephaner is consistently great across the board. Shame almost no one knows of it here in the US.
@dgrove813 жыл бұрын
In the USA in the Midwest, it's definitely Bell's Two Hearted Ale, though lately Three Floyds has upped production of Zombie Dust, I think it would now qualify and is also quite good
@MarkSmith-sn5xj3 жыл бұрын
For me it has to be Fullers ESB. Such a beautiful beer, been around for decades and is available virtually everywhere in the world.
@BriggsonBeer3 жыл бұрын
So chuffed you mentioned Thornbridge Jaipur; it’s a brewing masterpiece. Duvel ticks all the boxes too. Enjoyed the video guys. 🍻👏👍
@KillerFoods3 жыл бұрын
I was getting nervous you wouldn't mention Sierra Nevada!
@TheCraftBeerChannel3 жыл бұрын
Came so close to not mentioning it! It's what happens when you shoot a lot of episodes in one day!
@deanzaZZR3 жыл бұрын
LOL It's even better in the draught version and widely available in California at least.
@anthonymurphy66493 жыл бұрын
@@deanzaZZR it's shocking in draught
@tonyjones63713 жыл бұрын
Must admit I have tried so many beers but I always come back to Belgium beers and Duvel. Like you say easy to get reasonably priced and very tasty. Reliable!
@VanGarrett3 жыл бұрын
Those Belgians are some goddamned Cervesian Wizards.
@dannyvandegenachte72113 жыл бұрын
As a Belgian, Duvel is my go-to-beer of choice when i have trouble picking one from the long list of possibilities. And each time i taste it i’m surprised just how good it is. Most bars have it, most shops do too.
@coobicus3 жыл бұрын
Pilsner Urquell gets a thumbs up from me. When is Prague pt.2 arriving?
@TheCraftBeerChannel3 жыл бұрын
I'd make it an annual thing if I could!
@MichaelAndersen_DK3 жыл бұрын
I'd love to see more Prague beer. Should do a colab with @honestguide
@herwig6663 жыл бұрын
@@MichaelAndersen_DK No ! They suck at beer . Better talk to Evan Rail when in Prague
@MichaelAndersen_DK3 жыл бұрын
@@herwig666 But that was my point :) They learn about beer, Brand and Jonny learn about Prague.
@jamescorcoran50002 жыл бұрын
Panhead Supercharger - become one of the biggest selling beers in NZ and it's excellent! Really well balanced APA - strong and happy without being overpowering or heavy
@Vinnie133 жыл бұрын
Steady is definitely getting more and more accessible and is my favourite session beer. If we are talking supermarket level of availability Jaipur is absolutely a go to. Great conversation.
@K0k3sak2 жыл бұрын
I really like that you metioned that Pilsner on tap (ideally from a tank) is worlds apart from the can. As a czech patriot and avid beer drinker I appreciated that. I feel like all pilsners really suffer when you keep them in a bottle or a can for longer than about a day, maybe even less. Totally unlike belgian beers that some purists insist on pouring from a bottle instead of a tap.
@yvescallaert79233 жыл бұрын
Duvel, Orval (6,2% ABV, worldwide availability, real beer ambassador often referred to as the Queen of Trappists), Vedett White (same brewery as Duvel), Blanche de Namur, Taras Boulba, Palm (Speciale Belge beer comparable to British ale) , Moinette, Omer, Super Noah, Saison Dupont, Monk's Stout (5,2%ABV stout)
@MaltAndPepper3 жыл бұрын
Agree. Also a fan of the Dupont dry hopped, but that falls out of this category I'm sure.
@josephsweeney96392 жыл бұрын
Allagash White is our family's go to. It's always in the fridge and it always damn good. Might have the best balance of real distinct flavor and "just goes down easy" of any beer I know. Another one for me is Guinness. Of course it's best (transcendently good) in Ireland, but it's surprisingly good out of the can and tastes right in any bar that keeps its tap lines clean. Whenever I'm not thrilled with the offerings in a bar, Guinness is my happy go to.
@theantler36253 жыл бұрын
Northern Monk - Faith for me. Seems to be remarkably consistent and fresh these days. Not available everywhere but in any big Tesco, Morrison's etc.
@TheCraftBeerChannel3 жыл бұрын
It's a great beer and if anything keeps improving for me!
@doctorfuzzzdirtbox3 жыл бұрын
I’d put this in place of Deya SRM. As much as I love SRM, Faith seems to have jumped in there at supermarket level for a consistently available sessioner that can turn people’s interest in ‘nice’ beer to full blown craft beer.
@ptdlg86983 жыл бұрын
Cant believe what i am reading there! :D Faith is awesome!! I have accidently come across that awesome beer during my Sightseeing Trip in London and cannot forget about it since. Sadly havent found a store to buy it in continental europe and neither a good clone recipe!
@unklestu3 жыл бұрын
Cracking shout
@yannarat3 жыл бұрын
Had my first can of faith the other day and loved it
@jamesstringer64043 жыл бұрын
Definitely Ghost Ship, widely available in cask, and bottled in the supermarket. A great entry to a pale ale.
@sevenman96723 жыл бұрын
Even as far abroad as Australia!
@MarkSmith-sn5xj3 жыл бұрын
Agreed
@ITFC452 жыл бұрын
Yuppp
@patriczizna23 жыл бұрын
Here in Japan it'd definitely have to be the Indo no Aooni IPA. It's available in convenience stores and all major supermarkets. Crushable, proper hoppy. Really solid.
@Charles00023 жыл бұрын
Yeah, I agree with you there Indo no Aooni IPA is available almost everywhere, it's cheap and easily drinkable. I like it more than both Punk and Dead Pony Club and it's half the price. A bit above that I'd go with TDM 1874's B.B.B. or IPA. Both are amazing and I think available around Japan.
@murrayp43 жыл бұрын
The consistent quality of Sierra Nevada makes it so great. Wonderfully smooth, always a wonderful head, taste and look
@MrTomTrench7 ай бұрын
For anyone in Ireland, Franciscan Well Brewery in Cork is well represented nationwide, Rye River have many taps around Dublin. Wicklow Wolf and Kinnegar cans are available all over the country. All fantastic quality.
@branchleader733 жыл бұрын
Ghost Ship was my intro, still very nice.
@kw21423 жыл бұрын
Ghost Ship is my favourite English core beer. However you can't really get it that much outside of UK i've heard apart from down under so not sure it could qualify as a core international beer
@branchleader733 жыл бұрын
@@kw2142 Aye wasn't sure how widely it was available.
@MarkSmith-sn5xj3 жыл бұрын
Agreed, I’d put Ghost ship and Broadside up there. I’m hardly a world traveler, but I have lived in Italy and Australia, it was relatively easy to find most Adnams beers in both countries.
@kcbeerguy45253 жыл бұрын
I was blown away that Sierra Nevada's Pale Ale wasn't on the table. New Belgium's Fat Tire and Odell's 90 Shilling also feel like great shouts.
@andyp57433 жыл бұрын
Lot of good core beers there. My favourite core beer is Weihenstephan Hefe. It’s not always available everywhere, but it’s in a lot of places. Absolutely love that stuff!
@ilcorvo95593 жыл бұрын
If you’re in the Uk you can get it from a site called Bavaria brau. Next day delivery. Was a game changer for me honestly.
@kevink15752 жыл бұрын
Weihenstephaner consistently puts out some of the best beer in the world, imo. Love the Korbinian Doppelbock.
@sirstabbyfork96752 жыл бұрын
I'd be interested today in the UK whether you would consider something like Beavertown's Neck Oil on this list, Beavertown are definitely looking at becoming the new brewdog and almost everybody I know loves neck oil especially, they're in almost every supermarket nowadays and loads of pubs (in london/surrey at least) as well.
@ablacknambercat3 жыл бұрын
O'Hara's Leann Folláin, in every supermarket in Ireland and still a surprise how good it is.
@daryldoyle98503 жыл бұрын
It's a great beer. The BJCP built the guide for an entire style based on it.
@murrayp43 жыл бұрын
Their IPA is on a par with Sierra Nevada
@Zacherto3 жыл бұрын
Can only speak about what's widely available in the US, but Stone IPA is an absolutely fantastic beer that seems to be at every grocery store
@barakomamma3 жыл бұрын
Love & Hate by Vocation is an amazing core beer in my opinion. Also it's one of the most consistent core beers I've ever had.
@etepsf3 жыл бұрын
You guys hit the nail on the head... Sierra Nevada Pale Ale. If I’m stuck on a desert island and could only have one beer the rest of my life? Sierra Nevada Pale Ale hands down!!
@tomb4073 жыл бұрын
And why not? It's just so balanced and yummy.
@NerdInMotion233 жыл бұрын
My go to Pilsener Urquell I just like the taste and consistency.
@patsollom3 жыл бұрын
Coopers Pale Ale! The only mass producer and independent brewery in Australia and still family run.
@unklestu3 жыл бұрын
Definitely. I used to love three sheets pale ale in aus. Coopers red is deadly in the sun.
@patsollom3 жыл бұрын
@@unklestu Such a good little brewpub (The Lord Nelson) there in the Rocks too!
@mitch93473 жыл бұрын
Coopers are very nice, careful with thos sparkling ales though. I have to say they are right about Augustiner Helles. If you ever get the chance (it's pricey to get to Australia) give it a go.
@RecipeswithBen3 жыл бұрын
Deschutes' Black Butte Porter is a fantastic core beer as well as La Folie from New Belgium
@johnbrookshull3 жыл бұрын
Steady rolling man is definitely my best core. Good to hear it get a mention
@ahwbeverley3 жыл бұрын
Best Fridge Filler for me at the moment has to be Vocation - Life & Death. Great core beer, often available in both Tesco and Morrisons, very accessible
@eboldrin3 жыл бұрын
How about London Pride? I just Love London Pride, it's my second favorite beer, the favorite is Urquell. But London Pride, even here, in Brazil, is awesome, of course the beer arives far from its peak, but it is still one of my favorite beers. So, I would love to know what are your thoughts about LP.
@TheCraftBeerChannel3 жыл бұрын
We love London Pride, especially when on form and on cask - I have to say though I prefer its bigger brother, ESB. Not sure if that makes it to Brazil but it is a beautiful beer!
@edlaschet3 жыл бұрын
Have you tried a half and half pride / esb.. Used to drink this years ago when my local was a fullers pub. They go really well together
@eboldrin3 жыл бұрын
@@TheCraftBeerChannel ESB arrives here as well, although the taste pretty similar in the bottle here. I was able to go to Fullers brewery in 2019 and I tasted ESB and LP on cask and they are very different and I agree, ESB is better than LP on cask. But here in Brazil LP is much more easy to find than ESB. Thanks for the reply. Cheers!
@ElliottStanley3 жыл бұрын
@@TheCraftBeerChannel I'd contend that 1845 is the best in bottle, especially in the supermarket since it's bottle conditioned!
@stevehodgson64733 жыл бұрын
Got to put a vote in for Sonoma from Track, it’s always fantastic and so tasty especially at 3.8%. Not sure how widely available it is nationwide but always available in most bottle shops around Manchester
@DD-sr9xm2 жыл бұрын
Here in Colorado we have a few macro-micro’s that are core. I would say Odell’s 90 Schilling (ale), New Belgium’s Fat Tire (ale), Oskar Brewing’s Dale’s Pale Ale.
@MrEzzio053 жыл бұрын
Germany: Schneider TAP 5 Hopfenweisse / Aecht Schlenkerla Helles Very local Germany: Kuehn Kunz Rosen Kerlig Hell Belgian: Orval, De La Senne Brussels Calling US: Stone IPA ( even imported with some months it’s still bloody lovely, now that it’s the US version and not the Berlin brewed), and yes obviously SNPA
@jayblaz7389 Жыл бұрын
When walking around Prague, it's basiclly a taste test journey of every tank pilsner pub , judging who has the best tasting pilsner urquell that day. Best beer in the world
@cchapmanskyline3 жыл бұрын
Best core beer has got to be Bells Two Hearted. I do often overlook this beer. Opting to try new things. But its an excellent ipa that you can easily find year round in a lot of the US.
@TheCraftBeerChannel3 жыл бұрын
indeed! Often voted the best IPA in the world so bucking the trend for being ignored!
@mitchellbrooks63783 жыл бұрын
@@TheCraftBeerChannel Have you visited western Michigan to get 2≤3 from the tap?
@zarghroth3 жыл бұрын
Here in the benelux we drink hoegaarden a lot, belgian wit. Available everywhere.
@matthewveazey40253 жыл бұрын
Beer Laos - light, smooth and extremely drinkable. It's so ubiquitous in Laos that I reckon 'Beer Laos' is the most used phrase.
@alhill293 жыл бұрын
It's a great beer.
@kiz0gman103 жыл бұрын
Thanks for giving us Aussies a mention! Part of the same parent company as Stone & Wood, Fixation IPA is my favourite core beer. It's a classic WC IPA that I use as a yardstick to measure all other IPAs of that style.
@KingHolmesIV3 жыл бұрын
Vocation’s Love & Hate... the best £3 you can spend in a supermarket. Readily available, consistent between batches, a real gateway in to the New England style and the only Tesco beer in their “craft” range I keep going back to. Massive shout out to St Austell’s Proper Job as well. Undoubtedly better from a fresh cask, but banging in cans and bottles too.
@TheCraftBeerChannel3 жыл бұрын
Love Proper Job on cask - one of my favourite beers, especially when in a Cornish pub.
@stripeyjoe3 жыл бұрын
Proper Job is a regular cask beer at my local in North London, I do like it in bottles as well, the extra 1/2% gives it a bit more bite!
@geruschneider63293 жыл бұрын
Here in Quebec any beer made by ''Dieu du Ciel'', the grand-daddy of microbreweries here in Québec
@jacksonkeeler3 жыл бұрын
Got to visit them in Montreal before the pandemic. One of the best brewpubs I've ever visited!
@jonmeyrick3 жыл бұрын
La Fin Du Monde ... pretty deserving of its reputation.
@HOLDSWATH3 жыл бұрын
Blanche de Chambly is the Canadian equivalent to Canada's craft wit beer, love that stuff on a hot summers day!
@HOLDSWATH3 жыл бұрын
Now in Toronto we have godspeed started by a former du de ciel employee killing it! 😂
@tomb4073 жыл бұрын
UK. I can only speak to that market... These ones, those beers you happily drink on a day to day basis, you can get in a lot of supermarkets:- Budvar Timothy Taylors Landlord London Pride Pilsner Urquell Adnam's Ghost Ship Sierra Nevada Pale Ale Brooklyn Lager Bittburger lager If I can't find these, of all the ultra mainstream beers, I'll usually plump for Grolsch, which is fine when well-chilled.
@jsfourdirections3 жыл бұрын
In British Columbia, Canada here are a couple great core craft beers: Blue Buck Pale Ale - Phillips Brewing and Malting, Fat Tug IPA, Driftwood Brewing, Hoyne Pilsner, Hoyne Brewing Co. Cheers!
@pekkalaitinen87693 жыл бұрын
I remember the first time I tasted Duvel. I was on a cruise ship, woke up hangover as hell, so much so that I couldn't go eat buffet breakfast that my father in law offered to pay. I figured I gotta do something to not waste a great breakfast so I stumbled to a bar and ordered this particular beer at random. Duvel to an empty stomach - oh boy. Good start for the 2nd day of cruise ship.
@kw21423 жыл бұрын
my dad had a colleague who was an alcoholic & he would drink 3 duvels a day apparently, morning, lunch & dinner. Ouch
@davidjames32953 жыл бұрын
Back home in SoCal, probably Ballast Point Sculpin or New Belgium Shift are the safest "grocery store" beers in my opinion - good taste, reasonable turnover, available in cans. Oskar Blues Old Chub is another, but that is less frequently available outside of the western US.
@niallms83 Жыл бұрын
Punk was the first "craft" beer I ever had that I actually wanted to drink. Before that beer, I just drank macro lager. It started my entire beer journey more than 10 years ago.
@beaudwayful3 жыл бұрын
All great picks. Love that Brew Dog made it to the US. Enjoyed Alagash White in Maine. I've been lucky enough to have Duvel in Belgium but Sierra Nevada Pale Ale will always have a place in my heart. It was one of my first craft beers. I made sure it was at my wedding reception. I still drink it 23 years later.
@indiekiduk3 жыл бұрын
My fav core beer is Vocation's Life & Death the hop flavour is on another level compared to Punk.
@TheCraftBeerChannel3 жыл бұрын
Indeed, though it's a different style of beer!
@kevinwalsh71423 жыл бұрын
I would agree on Life and Death and would put Pride and Joy in there too, Vocation are the best widely available Supermarket IPA brand IMHO.I’ve actually had Jaipur that seemed a bit shelfy but could be due to low demand. I know that not everyone agrees but I think that the 5.0 Hazy Jane is lovely and could catch up with Punk and Dead Pony eventually
@unklestu3 жыл бұрын
Love and hate
@sherbetsniff3 жыл бұрын
Came here to say life and death for me. Buy it in 4 packs as a fridge filler when I'm in Morrisons to go with whatever other single bottles and cans I'm picking up to try.
@indiekiduk3 жыл бұрын
@@TheCraftBeerChannel Give Life and Death a try! It's the black and green can and a 6.5% IPA. I know that is stronger than Punk but a proper west coast IPA should be over 6% IMO.
@mainebeer3 жыл бұрын
My brother has been working at Geary Brewing Co. on Industrial Way in Portland Me. for over 30 years. One day in the early 90s he brings over a few beers from local homebrewers that were supposed to be for David Geary to try. He couldn't be bothered so it was left to us. I remember one beer was a 'Belgian White' never heard of it at the time, and even odder was the brewers' name 'Rob Tod'.2 years later he was starting Allagash. The beer then was just as amazing as it is now. Very nice to see it is appreciated across the pond.
@TheCraftBeerChannel3 жыл бұрын
Wow so you tasted a prototype Allagash White?! Amazing
@badabing88843 жыл бұрын
Varying atm, last month really missed my English ales so: TT LL; Tribute, London Pride.
@tomb4073 жыл бұрын
Nice choices. I approve, Sir!
@Loonypapa3 жыл бұрын
Top 5, in no order: Pilsner Urquell, Sierra Nevada, Hamm's, Narraganett Fresh Catch, Guinness.
@rafnhinderson40333 жыл бұрын
ok, I can't read
@Juiceboxbrian3 жыл бұрын
yep.
@onesmallerstep74943 жыл бұрын
The thing on Brad's fire is a bottle opener! I've been wondering for ages.
@ingmarfris81753 жыл бұрын
One core beer that I like a lot is Sierra Nevada Pale Ale. Lagunitas IPA along with Little Sumpthin Easy are great too. Stone IPA and the Tropic Thunder Lager are good too. Duvel is great. Weihenstephaner Hefe Weissbier is pretty much the only German beer I can get my hands on so I'm always happy to drink that. Allagash White I do get sometimes though. It's really good.
@InfiniteQuest862 жыл бұрын
Brooklyn is such a great brewery. I always pick it up when it's in the store.
@DamienE11 Жыл бұрын
I know I'm a couple of years late to this video, but I want to second the shout out to Stone and Wood Pacific, definitely my favourite beer I can get everywhere in Australia and luckily on tap at my local pub too
@mrben6573 Жыл бұрын
Samuel Smith. Oatmeal Stout, Nut Brown Ale, all of those. Like, if someone had only ever had Budweiser/Coors and they wanted to try "real" beer, and wanted one specific brewery to try out, I'd say Samuel Smith. To me their beer is old fashioned, unpretentious, and fantastic. It doesn't have any crazy things going on, no rare and exciting hop varietals, no rare and exciting yeasts used, it doesn't crank up the malt, it doesn't crank up the hops, it's just beer, it's what I imagine the very best beer tasted like a few hundred years ago. It's really quite splendid.
@a.n.63742 жыл бұрын
Well, the fact that Pilsner gave a name to a whole style speaks for itself.
@soundrev093 жыл бұрын
My personal pick in the UK would be Faith, closely followed by Soundwave. I can't imagine many would agree following the buy-out, but I'd also throw Gamma Ray into the mix.
@TheCraftBeerChannel3 жыл бұрын
if you'd asked us 3 years ago Gamma would have been top of the list. Sad times.
@KingHolmesIV3 жыл бұрын
Takeover or no takeover, Gamma Ray is a pale imitation of it’s former self. The one I had a few weeks ago was shockingly bland.
@TheCraftBeerChannel3 жыл бұрын
@@KingHolmesIV There was a point where it was being contract brewed in about four different locations - very hard to ensure quality with that situation. I was hoping it had improved.
@KingHolmesIV3 жыл бұрын
@@TheCraftBeerChannel Beavertown are going into Tesco in a couple of weeks too. Expect the quality to nosedive further as they try to keep up with the extra demand.
@enzoperez13513 жыл бұрын
Honestly I'm new to craft beer, I moved to Prague for work almost 2 years ago and I'm just in love with Pilsner Urquell from the tank at Lokal. It never ceases to amaze me! With that said, when you come back to Prague, make sure you try the Sibeeria brewery, just tasted their Black NEIPA, just amazing! I would love to also get to taste the allagash white or any beers from the alchemist! Really need to make my way over there!! Cheers guys, keep up the amazing work ;)
@colourlessbluethings3 жыл бұрын
Guinness Foreign Extra is a darn good stout. And Leffe Blonde.
@noahcarver60722 жыл бұрын
I like to post this reply of another comment here on the main comment section: One other consideration is it depends on the locality. In my example, in America, Sierra Nevada is pretty ubiquitous. In Europe, Duval is more easily available and certainly easier on the wallet than imported Sierra pale ale. In the US, it's not particularly convenient to find Duvel, and the price is 3-5 x more expensive than European prices.
@blaineturner5253 жыл бұрын
My all-time favorite "core" beer in the US is Shiner Bock. It's a classic, it's cheap, it's smooth and delicious and still independently produced in little Shiner, Texas
@TheCraftBeerChannel3 жыл бұрын
Had some on a trip to Austin, enjoyed it!
@alexriches69573 жыл бұрын
It's not always the easiest to get hold of in the UK, but Alhambra Reserva is probably my favourite.
@bdecampc Жыл бұрын
Endlessly late but couldn’t agree more with those expressing that Bell’s Two Hearted IPA is a real contender in this Core space. As a young gun who was just drinking Coronas and PBRs the introduction of something as complex but deeply drinkable as Two Hearted was insanely impactful I also have to give a shout-out as an American to the recent emergence of Elysian Space Dust which is an insanely high quality IPA to be able to purchase in a gas station close to nationwide
@henryjoneit29182 жыл бұрын
Another great video. Man I'm going to do some binge watching. Hope l don't run out of suds. But, if l do I'm sure I'll have a new bucket list to take to the Beer Store
@markveganism50033 жыл бұрын
Duval is fantastic, its got everything ,looks fantastic, tastes great ,gets u hammered fast ,great glass ,and for me ,I had this first in Brussels 20 years ago .so I have a bit of personal history with it #1
@nickgraham58553 жыл бұрын
For me it's Emersons Pilsner. The only New Zealand beer that led to its own BJCP style and more importantly the closest brewery to my house.
@jamescorcoran50002 жыл бұрын
Emersons is good stuff! Dropped in popularity a bit in recent years (overtaken by Tuatara pilsner, then Panhead Supercharger) but still a lovely drop!! I didn't realize about the BJCP - that's cool
@jonathanstokes77913 жыл бұрын
There are some really good traditional British beers in the supermarkets now. How about Theakston’s Old Peculiar, Jail Ale or even Doombar?
@TheCraftBeerChannel3 жыл бұрын
I'd 100% hear an argument for Old Peculiar, but I'd choose Tribute over Doombar if we're talking great widely available Cornish bitters.
@tomb4073 жыл бұрын
@@TheCraftBeerChannel yeah Tribute for me too. But Old Peculiar is a real good shout. That's iconic and always good.
@martinkirsch59693 жыл бұрын
Great series of videos! For this one (and based on the French market, where I live), I'd probably choose a Belgian Trappist (especially any Chimay, Rochefort or an Orval). Pilsner Urquel, Punk IPa and Sierra Nevada's PA are good options if one wants something lighter; but to be honest I haven't had these ones in ages because I have access to so many great local beers, and there's an incredible bottle shop near me that's able to get wonderful things. Do come to France when you can, there are so many great beers here. I live in Dijon and I'm surrounded by great micro-breweries.
@TheCraftBeerChannel3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Martin! I love that in France and Belgium the Trappist beers are so easily available. I hate the UK supermarket ranges.
@rmaunruh3 жыл бұрын
I live in Seoul and Punk IPA is everywhere in Korea. Was able to get Allagash White here because someone was able to import it, so you might be able to get it, too, depending on how big the import scene is there. Never seen Augustiner Helles here.
@drewyr323 жыл бұрын
Landlord has got to be up there!
@oldhobbit13523 жыл бұрын
Agree totally my go to core beer for the past 30 years
@sevenman96723 жыл бұрын
got to respect the Landlord!
@kevinlouth45933 жыл бұрын
Not sure if this is a bit of a push in terms of the rules here, but Wylam Jakehead for me is fantastic and seems to improve every time I order it. I still love a pint of Punk, and actually I too prefer Dead Pony. The way that Steady Rolling Man is going, I think it will be our (UK) version of SN Pale Ale.
@TheCraftBeerChannel3 жыл бұрын
Jakehead is ACE - I wish more of it came down South where we are. And fingers crossed for SRM! To have that beer widely available would be massive.
@edlaschet3 жыл бұрын
I've bought jakehead in Singapore! It's an amazing pint
@thebackyardbrewer56113 жыл бұрын
Coopers Pale Ale. Its wayyy older than Sierra Nevada and Coopers is still an independent, family owned brewery. Its an Australian classic from South Australia and probably not that recognised worldwide but its big sibling the Coopers Sparkling Ale makes it into the BJCP. Its a unique Australian beer that's been the core product for 100 years! 🍻 And its fruity flavour from the yeast makes it a truly unique pale ale and at around 4.5% its a tasty crushable beast!
@TheCraftBeerChannel3 жыл бұрын
It's a wonderful story but not had coopers in years! Glad to hear it is still good.
@sambloke13273 жыл бұрын
Best core beer in the UK is Steady Rolling Man hands down. It's not just consistent, it's consistently improving batch to batch and it's one of the hazys that changed the UK IPA scene the most.
@TheCraftBeerChannel3 жыл бұрын
It's definitely set the bar for a core NE pale, and still few breweries can get close to it consistently.
@sambloke13273 жыл бұрын
@@TheCraftBeerChannel totally agree. This video was well timed actually as I'm planning on doing a blind taste test of UK core hazy IPAs with a mate post lockdown (track, pressure drop, northern monk, deya etc.). Will be interesting to see who comes out on top!
@TheCraftBeerChannel3 жыл бұрын
@@sambloke1327 Interesting! Do let us know what wins.
@sambloke13273 жыл бұрын
@@TheCraftBeerChannel will do!
@christophersolis57313 жыл бұрын
Big Hop from East End Brewing Company in Pittsburgh, PA is a great core beer and go-to beer. It’s a 5.8% hoppy amber ale with Centennial and Cascade hops floating above a Munich malt base. Beautifully balanced and always fresh at the brewery, this is what the American IPA style was like before hulking out into the bitter, boozy monster it is today. Good stuff.
@davidjohnson75203 жыл бұрын
St austell proper job is everywhere and very good!
@yannarat3 жыл бұрын
Good shout
@richardwilkinson772 жыл бұрын
Just reminded me I have four bottles of Sierra Nevada tucked away somewhere that I plan to enjoy and harvest the yeast from for use in my own beers. As for my core beer it has to be London Pride. It's just a go to.
@whosradl3 жыл бұрын
I think about this as more of a core 6-pack (I think it seems to close to the best beer in the world otherwise IMO). So here’s my core 6-pack right now (always subject to change): 1. Orval for its ability to change over time and always taste good. 2. Pilsner Urquell. The quintessential lager. 3. Allagash White. Mostly because I live in NE and can get it anytime (I know I’m privileged). 4. Dogfish Head 60 Minute IPA. For its complexity and crushability. I choose this over Sierra Nevada Pale Ale only because I find that their house yeast can dominate more of the flavor across many of their beers over the other ingredients. 5. Saison Dupont. Opened up the world of saison’s to me, and I can always come back to it. 6. Guinness Draught. I think there can be better local porters or stouts, but not many things hit the nostalgia button in me like a Guinness, and nitro just brings that creamy element that is just so unique. So much so that anytime I have anything on nitro I compare that feel to my experiences with Guinness.
@TheCraftBeerChannel3 жыл бұрын
That's a great sixer. Ya know I have never had a fresh 60 Minute IPA. I need to fix that when lockdown is over...
@dancummings36972 жыл бұрын
Paulaner Salvator on tap is wonderful.
@no-target31523 жыл бұрын
I'm a beer stylist. I make beer look sexy for TV commercials. Originally from London and now live in Bucharest. My favorite brand here is Silva Neagra. Dark beer, 7* with the perfect balance of malt and bitterness like a less malty Kozel dark. So tasty
@TheCraftBeerChannel3 жыл бұрын
Well that's a cool job! Got any tips to share?!
@LupulaAster3 жыл бұрын
I've picked up Allagash White in my local in Bradford! It's made it here!!
@TheCraftBeerChannel3 жыл бұрын
Haha, did you love it? Stock up it won't be back for a while!
@BenRiley18043 жыл бұрын
Where abouts in Bradford? I would like to try source this, and I’m from Leeds
@LupulaAster3 жыл бұрын
@@BenRiley1804 Triangle in Shipley! White is all gone, but they've still got their Tripel in the online shop.
@LupulaAster3 жыл бұрын
@@TheCraftBeerChannel Certainly can't argue with it being on this list! A long-time fave from home, couldn't believe it seeing it over here.
@MrScotchpie3 жыл бұрын
I mostly drink homebrew as my core beer but when it comes to shop bought and if I'm honest, Tennents lager. Quite often too is Warsteiner but I cannot get the cans so not as often.
@paulgaunt29863 жыл бұрын
Mine would be Jarl (Fyne Ales) by a country mile these days. I'm in Aberdeen, Scotland, it's usually available in supermarkets anywhere north of the border and has glorious from cask for years. The first thing I'll be doing once i'm feeling good about going to a post-lockdown pub is seeking out a pint of cask Jarl
@TheCraftBeerChannel3 жыл бұрын
LOVE that beer - we hope to do a similar video for cask ale, but we want to be out there in the pubs for it.
@jaydub29719 ай бұрын
Paulaner Salvator Doppel Bock rates pretty highly amongst my "always available at the supermarket or on tap at the local pub" selections.
@evanjohnson64383 жыл бұрын
Olde Mecklenburg Brewery Copper is a great core beer here in Charlotte North Carolina. Widely accessible.
@wimvanarkel79763 жыл бұрын
Leffe blond is my go to beer when i dont have a homebrew on tap
@scottmckinney97603 жыл бұрын
mmm great question... as a beer geek i love to have new stuff but I'll say the top 3 beers in my fridge (i'm a west coast guy) Stone IPA, Left Hand milk stout, and Breckenridge Vanilla Porter. All three a consistent and in my opinion tops in their categories
@jasoncancel4893 жыл бұрын
Really enjoy Punk IPA, Jaipur and Sierra Nevada Pale Ale and we can get all of them in HK for decent price. I also prefer Dead Pony to Punk also. Two I would add are Sierra Nevada Hazy Little Thing and Sweetwater 420 (the only one I can't get here), but maybe those are just personal tastes.
@benhough88932 жыл бұрын
On a UK basis, sonoma brewed in Manchester. Great on keg great on cask and only 3.8%
@TingaOnSmallScreen3 жыл бұрын
Tiago from Portugal here! The Craft beer scene in Portugal is very young but it's growing strong and for me Dois Corvos is the best brewey and Matiné my core beer (the one I always like to have on my fridge and that you can find on a supermarket) it's a session IPA, with great drinkability, just the right amount of bitterness and great dryhop aroma. When we get back to "normality" you should really come to portugal, check out the scene here and the interesting experiences being done with our terroir. Let me know if you come! :)
@VinnyPollo3 жыл бұрын
Brooklyn Lager and Pilsner Urquell are definitely my core beers of all time
@brokentreebrewingco70343 жыл бұрын
Chimay cinq cents is probably my all time #1.
@TheCraftBeerChannel3 жыл бұрын
An absolute classic
@rsyandek3 жыл бұрын
Has to be Yuengling for me. I’ve gotten none beer drinkers to like beer with Yuengling
@DelMatt19833 жыл бұрын
Excellent fridge fillers. I will shamelessly reap the deals at Tesco for this stuff and stock the fridge. Then bottle shop for specials.