The most widely liked beer

[Rolando]

I am not a beer drinker. It is just not my thing. However just like I stock things in the liquor cabinet for guests that I don't drink (like crown royal) I was thinking I might put in some beer too.

So let's say you were going to throw a business party at your home and provide beer. What would you choose that you'd guess that almost anyone would drink? It might not be their favorite but they wouldn't treat it like swill either.

[scottw]

Heineken, Becks or Corona usually goes well. I like the micros and belgians but not everyone does.

[rx2010]

Heineken is bottled throw up but a lot of people drink it anyway, my theory, good marketing



then again, lots of widely enjoyed beers are terrible, so I'm probably not much help.

for normal, cheap stuff: Bud Select is good

Not as cheap: boddingtons (need pint glasses), Guinness is popular (again, pint glasses)

Dunno where you are, but Shiner doesn't make a bad brew

and I second what Scott said about Corona (read, and Mexican beer), pretty widely enjoyed

[madurolover]

Miller Lite

[chippewastud79]

Could try some Sam Adams Octoberfest for the seasonal feel, perhaps some regular Sam Adams.

I would steer clear of Bud and Miller products unless there is a request from some. Not saying they aren't tasty, I love me some Miller Lite.

[Rolando]

Money is not really a factor since I don't plan to buy and stock much. I have tried a few that were tolerable but they were pretty stout. Corona tastes like persian cat urine to me but it does seem to be popular.

Would lots of people like Guinness?

[rx2010]

Originally Posted by Rolando

Money is not really a factor since I don't plan to buy and stock much. I have tried a few that were tolerable but they were pretty stout. Corona tastes like persian cat urine to me but it does seem to be popular.

Would lots of people like Guinness?

I suggest a light, a "normal, and a dark

something like

Corona/Miller Lite/Bud Light, Budweiser/Beck/etc, Guinness/something similar

in my experience, LOTs of beer people like Guinness, and it seems especially popular in cigar/smoking circles and such (check out the favorite beer thread for example)

[JE3146]

In my experience keeping a relatively mild IPA, a Pilsner or a Hef, and a Brown or a Porter on hand for guests offers enough variety to appeal to anyone entering my home.

I don't serve Bud or Miller. I don't let people bring it into my home either

[Rev2010]

Since you say this would be for guests I'll keep from going into beer connoisseur mode and stick with simple to acquire and relatively inexpensive - Samuel Adams and Blue Moon. Blue Moon is a belgian style ale which has gained a lot of favor as it's slightly sweet and tastes different than the typical beers most are used to (ie. lagers), and even women tend to love it. Samuel Adams becuase it's very flavorful and there's a bunch of different ones to choose from.


Rev.

[SeanGAR]

You can't buy and forget beer like spirits, they go bad after 6 months or so, depending on storage conditions and the beer itself of course.

Beer is so variable that you'd be better off buying a few different ones. These are all widely available.

Coors light
Corona
Warsteiner German lager
Sam Adams Boston lager
Sam Adams Oktoberfest
Anchor Porter
Anchor Liberty Ale
Hoegarden wit or Blue Moon (Hoegarden is much better but many people are more familiar with Blue Moon)
Guinness draught

[Footbag]

I'm from PA, and when you need a safe beer here, it's Yuengling. For me, it's Sierra Nevada, Magic Hat or any other nice microbrew.

[Kayak_Rat]

Bud and Bud Light hold the highest sales. Maybe not most popular, but seems most widely drank.......or maybe not widely drank, but heavily.

[Ace$nyper]

Stella Artois.

mmmmmmm

Guiness

Also just to host keep some cheap stuff like Bud or Miller.

[Puffin Fresh]

Get Yuengling. It's cheap, fairly decent, and it's widely liked.

I personally like craft beer, but there ain't no way any of the stuff I like will be liked by the masses.

[beamish]

I would go with a little variety

sam adams octoberfest
heineken
miller lite ,corona light, or coors lite, or amstel lite
i would probably get 2 of the lighter beers
most people should enjoy one of those...good luck