With some relief, I have finished that gift case of beer, ending with a Great White Beer.
I usually don't have a beer every day — more like one every few weeks — so it was a bit more than I am used to. It was still an interesting exercise, trying them close enough in time that I could actually form some impressions about what I liked best. I'm not a fan of the spiced beers, and the fruity one was the worst. The pale ales were OK, but they do have a bitter edge that I could live with, but wasn't enthusiastic about. I favored the pilseners best, I think. This taste test omitted any dark beers, though, which is what I usually order.
I could do with a Guinness now, but I think I'll stick to drinking tea for a while.
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