I’ve got a couple of rules when I’m drinking beer:

1. Always drink draft over bottles.
2. Drink it in a glass when drinking from the bottle.
3. No jawing about how someone’s beer they’re drinking is “gross” or “weak” or “stupid” or “American.”  I have drunk a lot of different beers, and often drink what some would consider to be expensive or sophisticated beers, but I also really enjoy Miller Lite.  Especially on a hot day.  Even better if I’m watching baseball.

So with that said, here’s the list of beers I really like to drink, in no particular order:

• Miller Lite
• Michelob Ultra
• Guinness
• Smithwicks
• Newcastle
• Old Speckled Hen (not so easy to find)
• Blue Moon
• Tecate
• Sam Adam’s Summer Ale (tap only)
• Sam Adam’s Cherry Wheat (tap only)
• Boddington’s
• Sierra Nevada (not so easy to find)
• Kronenbourg
• Abita Purple Haze

In general, I like to drink the light beers when it’s hot out or if I’m outside and it’s bright and sunny.  I enjoy the rest when it’s a little cooler or if I’m inside.  I enjoy the darker beers with a meal.  If you can ever find Kronenbourg on tap, I highly recommend you try it and the same goes with Old Speckled Hen from the bottle (I’ve never had it from the tap).

Drinking Beer in South Florida

Here’s a list of some of the best places to drink beer in South Florida:

1. The Field (Fort Lauderdale / Hollywood)  – unmatched ambiance and character, with a great beer selection and good Irish food.  They have amazing live Irish music most nights.
2. The Lodge (Boca Raton) – quirky ambiance with great beer selection and decent food.
3. Ye Olde Falcon Pub (Davie) – great food, over 50 beers on tap, great character.
4. Shuck ‘N Dive (Fort Lauderdale) – really good cajun style food, Abita beer on draft, be prepared for a rowdy if you find yourself there when LSU is playing.