Beer reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 316 Reddit reviews across 34 subreddits and 51 posts to rank the best Beer brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/beer, r/AskAnAustralian, r/Thailand, r/Cooking, r/dayton. Top-rated brands include Guinness (5.0/5), Augustiner (4.9/5), Coopers (4.5/5).
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Reviews316
Subreddits34
Posts51
Brands92
Products22
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#1
Guinness
5.0
(16)
"It's smooth and refreshing."
"A pint of creamy Guinness… unbeatable"
"It’s absolutely delicious, and when it’s properly poured in a proper pub, there’s nothing better."
"Guiness."
"Eh? Trick question surely. Guinness."
"Guinness."
"Guinness. Sláinte"
"Nothing tops a good Guinness in Ireland"
"Guinness hands down"
"Guinness"
#2
Augustiner
4.9
(13)
"Augustiner, directly from the wooden barrel."
"Augustiner is my favorite beer."
"The best beer I have ever had was Augustiner."
"1b. Augustiner"
"Augustiner. 100%."
"Augustiner and HB"
"My list. Augustiner. Hacker Pschorr (best food). Paulaner, Spaten, Hof Bräu, Löwenbräu."
"Augustiner."
"Please for the love of god go and have some Augustiner on draft for me."
"Augustiner > Ayinger > everyone else."
#3
Coopers
4.5
(14)
"Coopers Sparkling Ale (Red label) very very nice beer."
"Coopers! (and Tooheys Old)"
"Mainstream - Coopers"
"Coopers pale ale. Green label fits the bill."
"Coopers, especially the Sparkling Ale (red) and Pale Ale (green)."
"I really like coopers red"
"Coopers green for sure"
"Coopers pale or furphy"
"Coopers, or James Squire's."
"Maybe a Coopers Pale Ale (green label) is the way to go."
#4
Pilsner Urquell
4.7
(11)
"Pilsner Urquell @4.4 % is pretty damn fine."
"Urquell is probably my desert island beer."
"Pilsner Urquell."
"Is some phenomenal. My go to every day beer is Weihenstephaner Pils"
"This summer I had a Pilsner Urquell on the streets of Prague."
"Mine's a toss between Pilsner Urquell and Bass Ale. Old school."
"Pilsner Urquell would be a very good choice."
"If you haven’t already, try Pilsner Urquell."
"Find a good Pilsner."
"Pilsner urquell is my answer to the title question."
#5
Sierra Nevada
4.9
(9)
"I'd pick from: * Sierra Nevada Pale Ale (rarely a bad choice for any occasion)."
"Sierra Nevada is probably the thing on that list that probably works as a 'better' choice for a holiday."
"Sierra Nevada Pale Ale"
"Sierra Nevada Pale Ale is pretty classic too."
"Of those I would go Sierra Nevada or Dales pale ale."
"Sierra Nevada Celebration"
"I would highly recommend Sierra Nevada Pale Ale as a quintessential American microbrew."
"Find some Oktoberfest beer or Celebration beer."
"Sierra Nevada Pale Ale is pretty classic too, and is going to be more interesting."
#6
Chang
3.9
(8)
"Personally my local go to beer is Chang, but Lao is much better."
"I prefer Chang. Leo and Lao are too bitter for my taste."
"Chang 💯."
"I like a nice cold Chang."
"Chang is my favourite followed by Laos like everyone mentioned."
"Chang the mighty elephant. Ice cold."
"Chang."
"Chang."
#7
Chimay
4.8
(6)
"Delirium or chimay 1000%."
"Go big or go home. Chimay or Rochefort."
"Chimay, delirium tremmens."
"-Chimay"
"Can’t go wrong with Chimay, either: red, white or blue versions."
"Try a Trappist ale like Chimay red or white"
#8
Beer Lao
4.7
(6)
"Beer Lao is the best."
"Light or dark is my favourite by far."
"Their entire range is excellent."
"Beer Lao."
"Beer lao is also totally good."
"Beer Lao :)"
#9
Stone and Wood
4.3
(6)
"Stone and wood is a great beer."
"Definitely try some Stone and Wood, 4 Pines, Capital Brewing Co, Hawke Brewing, Furphys, James Squire, and anything local in any pub you come across."
"Stone and wood pacific ale"
"Stone wood"
"I love a Boags Premium."
"Stone and Wood Pacific Ale is a good all rounder."
#10
Singha
4.2
(6)
"Singha is the best of the commercials."
"Singha : hi bitter, deep flavor, thick foam."
"Singha."
"I'd say Singha is the best quality but I drink Leo."
"Singha for me."
"My go to cheapo Thai beer is Singha now."
#11
Orval
5.0
(5)
"Orval. Every single time."
"For me, Orval"
"Orval"
"Orval"
"For something fun see if you can get some older Orval as it ages beautifully."
#12
Ghostfish
4.8
(5)
"Some truly awesome beers."
"Ghost fish has a number of really good ones too."
"If you can find it, Ghostfish or Groundbreaker. Good stuff."
"Ghostfish is the best I’ve had."
"Ghostfish has a nice range as well."
#13
VB
4.4
(5)
"Vb is the answer"
"VB, truly iconic beer of Strayer."
"VB from a stubbie and draught on tap are my normal preferences."
"Give me a VB, I can't stand the after-taste of the craft beers."
"The best by far was always VB throw downs"
#14
Leo
4.4
(5)
"The best pills in Thailand is without any hesitation leo beer."
"Leo and Beer Lao are the best in my opinion world wide."
"Leo with ice when in Thailand."
"I drink mostly Leo, dunno why but it just tastes better than chang or singh for me."
"I tend to choose Leo over Chang, Singha, Beerlao, etc."
#15
Corona
4.0
(5)
"Corona is my go to shout"
"I typically buy Corona for this as I believe it may be one of the few GlutenFree beers (my boss is celiac)"
"Corona for sure"
"Corona with Lime and some Fish Tacos."
"Something light like a corona, no ipa’s."
#16
Augustiner Helles
5.0
(4)
"Augustiner Helles"
"Augustiner Helles, its a light lager but one of my favorites."
"Augustiner Helles, its a light lager but one of my favorites."
#17
Barrel House
5.0
(4)
"Best overall collection of beers to go and best tap list."
"I think it’s worth doubling down on Barrel House!"
"Barrel House is my go-to!"
"Barrel House downtown has a great selection and is owned by amazing people."
#18
St. Bernardus Abt 12
5.0
(4)
"St Bernardus ABT 12"
"St. Bernardus Abt 12 for me."
#19
Duvel
5.0
(4)
"Duvel is my pick, but you can't go wrong with any of those."
"Duvel is my pick, but you can't go wrong with any of those."
#20
Sam Adams
4.0
(5)
"* Sam Adams Winter Lager."
"Sam Adams Winter Lager / Boston Lager/ Oktoberfest is also a good choice."
"Sam Adams Boston Lager or Octoberfest"
"Sam Adams Winter Lager."
"The Sam Adams Boston Lager is probably your sweet spot between 'Americ'."
#21
Tripel Karmeliet
4.8
(4)
"Tripel Karmeliet."
"I love me a big 750ml of Tripel Karmeliet for a celebration."
"Tripel karmeliet will always be a favorite of mine, absolutely delicious beer."
"Using a tripel karmeliet would probably be amazing... I just don't think I could ever bring myself to do it."
#22
Sierra Nevada Pale Ale
4.8
(4)
"Best I’ve ever had was 2015 CBS fresh from the tap at Founders"
"I like others but those two have been steadies for a long time."
"Coors banquet…. It’s in the name and Sierra Nevada pale."
#23
Weihenstephaner
4.5
(4)
"Anyone who says otherwise is wrong."
"A german pilsner or wheat beer is a good place to start, like Weihenstephaner's."
#24
Wren House
4.5
(4)
"My top three for me would be (in no particular order): WrenHouse, AZ Wilderness and Greenwood."
"Wren House, AZ Wilderness, Kitsune, Tombstone in PHX."
"Wren House is great, and everything else mentioned is very middle of the road or just bad."
#25
PBR
4.3
(4)
"Honestly? Screaming hot fried chicken with an ice cold PBR is phenomenal."
"Tough choice between PBR and New Glarus Brewing Co."
"A bag of cheetos and a PBR is better than any restaurant meal you'll ever have."
"PBR PBR PBR"
#26
Carlton
4.3
(4)
"You can’t go past a Carlton Draught, COLD."
"Carlton Dry"
"If youre in victoria Get him either a , Carlton Draught, Melbourne bitter, VB, Crownie, Great Northern, in that order."
"Carlton Dry or Great Northern"
#27
Miller High Life
4.0
(4)
"Miller High Life"
"High Life or Coors heavy."
"Miller high life baby."
"Miller high life"
#28
Budvar
4.0
(4)
"I do love Budvar nearly as much."
"Budvar, £12 for 12 in Tesco."
"Budvar/pilsner urqell , fancy for some."
"Budvar, Asahi or Estrella."
#29
Southern Tier Pumking
5.0
(3)
"Southern Tier Pumking > *."
"Southern Tier Pumking."
"Southern Tier Pumking."
#30
Schlafly Pumpkin Ale
4.7
(3)
"My number 1 is schlafly pumpkin ale."
"Schlafly Pumpkin Ale."
"Schafly pumpkin ale."
#31
Hallertau
4.7
(3)
"Hallertau (Riverhead or clevedon) hunting lodge (Kumeū) puhoi tavern (puhoi)"
"+1 for hallatau. 20 beers, great pizza and dog and child friendly"
"Hallertau brewery out west is pretty rad."
#32
Hoegaarden
4.7
(3)
"Hoegaarden 💯"
"Even a Hoogarden or Leffe is great for celebration."
"For Hefweizens I recommend Hoegarden in particular"
#33
Allagash White
4.7
(3)
"Allagash White"
"Allagash White. Love Paulaner Heffeweisen for cold wet nights."
"Allagash white is pretty nice for an American Belgian."
#34
Coopers Sparkling Ale
4.7
(3)
"Coopers Sparkling Ale."
"Coopers Sparkling Ale."
"Is the only Australian beer (international style guide)."
#35
Redbridge
4.3
(3)
"Redbridge is hands down the best beer to buy for like regular cooking."
"Redbridge was the first GF beer I had that made me feel like I could enjoy a classic ale again!"
"Red Bridge is my go to."
#36
Hofbrau
4.3
(3)
"4. Hofbrau"
"Hofbrau and Hacker Pschorr for me."
"Hofbrau is always a favorite of mine."
#37
Dogfish Head Punkin Ale
4.3
(3)
"I love it! Smooth, tastes like the pie, and at 7%."
"Dogfish Head Punkin Ale."
"Dogfish Head Punkin Ale."
#38
NEFF
4.3
(3)
"NEFF out of Tulsa, OK if you can find it!! They make great stuff."
"Mine is a regional beer called Neff."
"My favorite is Neff if you can find it."
#39
Foster's
4.0
(3)
"I made some mean corn dogs with fosters, prior I never had fosters."
"Cheep beer is always better for cooking. Fosters is undeniable but I have found it’s great for cooking."
"The beer he's using in the video is Foster's Lager (in the blue can)."
#40
Blue Moon
4.0
(3)
"Blue Moon"
"Pure taste and enjoyment."
"Blue Moon or Sam Adam’s are a bit classier than Coors or MGD."
#41
Heineken
3.3
(3)
"Corona extra and Heineken."
"Heineken."
"Heineken."
#42
Pabst
3.3
(3)
"I like to use Pabst for tenders. The bite it gives the tendies makes them extra good."
"Tall boy can of PBR is what I always get for this kinda thing, very cheap very mild inoffensive flavor"
"PBR or High Life"
#43
Super Buy Rite
5.0
(2)
"Super Buy Rite has a massive selection of everything, beer, wine, liquor."
"Check out Super Buy Rite near Holland Tunnel. They have a huge selection of just about everything."
#44
Tawandang
5.0
(2)
"Their beer is available in CJs as the brands Carabao and Tawandang."
"My personal favourites are M32 passion fruit witbier, Chalawan Pale Ale."
#45
Working Draft
5.0
(2)
"If you want the best brewery."
"Go to Working Draft."
#46
Galway Bay
5.0
(2)
"Not cheap and hard to get but there's nothing that comes close imo."
"It’s magic."
#47
Saint Arnold
5.0
(2)
"All their stuff is good. I like to stay with an art car ipa then nurse lawnmowers and h town pils the test of the night."
"Easily Saint Arnold. Art Car IPA is such a good West Coast."
#48
Equal Parts
5.0
(2)
"If you're a big beer nerd, check out Equal Parts-- it's small and chill but pretty close to Minute Maid and has IMO the best beer in town right now."
"Equal Parts, True Anomaly, Saint Arnold, Frost Town all in the immediate area."
#49
Saison Dupont
5.0
(2)
"Saison Dupont. For always."
"Saison Dupont is available in cans at Total Wine and Whole Foods"
#50
St. Arnold
5.0
(2)
"Others have mentioned St. Arnold, just wanted to point out that it’s the OG of Houston breweries."
"Would have to agree with St Arnold.. hit the beer garden up prior to the game."
#51
Westvleteren 12
5.0
(2)
"Westvteleren 12 if a belgium strong ale is what you are looking for."
#52
Great Northern
5.0
(2)
"Great Northern Original."
"Great Northern Original is my fave 👍"
#53
La Cumbre
5.0
(2)
"Was the best thing I tried while picking up different single cans."
"La Cumbre in ‘ burque is THE BEST."
#54
Blackbeard's Crafts
5.0
(2)
"Blackbeards Crafts on Sawtelle in West LA."
"What about Blackbeards’s Crafts?"
#55
Select Beer
5.0
(2)
"Select Beer 1613 S Pacific Coast Hwy, Redondo Beach, CA 90277"
"I prefer Select Beer. They have an advent calendar box available."
#56
Pfriem
5.0
(2)
"Anything from Pfriem is excellent!"
"Pfriem and Pelican are both fantastic and relatively easy to find."
#57
Warped Wing
5.0
(2)
"Warped Wing and Crooked Handle in Springboro."
"Its my favorite place to get beer in Dayton."
#58
Cantillon
5.0
(2)
"Cantillon is such an après-garde that it's avant-garde again."
"Cantillon.
Edit: St Lam"
#59
St Mungo
5.0
(2)
"I love St Mungo. Best lager I’ve had that isn’t German or Czech."
"I couldn't believe how good it was compared to other pints. Perfectly poured, maybe lines extra clean and fresh idk."
#60
Rochefort 10
5.0
(2)
#61
Bud Light
3.0
(3)
"A classic bud light is the best tasting to me after all the trying i’ve done."
"Bud Light!!"
"Bud Light, Miller Lite, Coors Light are the big three most common American Beers."
#62
Rothaus
4.5
(2)
"Rothaus Pils."
#63
Cool Vines
4.5
(2)
"The best spot for craft beer is Jersey Wine and Spirits or Cool Vines."
"Cool Vines is a local chain that has interesting selection of beer."
#64
Barq's
4.5
(2)
"And the barqs bottle too really."
"Barqs is my absolute favorite."
#65
IPA
4.5
(2)
"This is one of the best IPA’s I have had."
"Spicy Thai curry and a good IPA."
#66
Shiner Bock
4.5
(2)
"Brisket and a good Shiner Bock never fails."
#67
Glutenberg
4.5
(2)
"I really like various Glutenberg and Ghost Fish beers."
"Here are some of the best brands Glutenberg, Ghostfish, and Greens."
#68
Bitburger
4.5
(2)
"Is perfection."
#69
Rodenbach
4.5
(2)
"Rodenbach! To me, that’s the best."
"If the person likes wine - Rodenbach."
#70
D20
4.5
(2)
"Just had their anniversary party and have an impressive list right now!"
"D20 in Kettering has 20 different beers on tap."
#71
Toppling Goliath KBBS
4.5
(2)
"Second KBBS by Toppling Goliath."
#72
Belgian
4.0
(2)
"Its good stuff. Belgian beer is top notch"
"Try it. A lot of Belgian beers age well."
#73
Radler
4.0
(2)
"Radlers (beer with fruit juices such as lemon, grape fruit, etc.) have great flavor and are fairly light."
"Radler"
#74
Hacker Pschorr
4.0
(2)
"Hacker Pschorr."
"Hacker Pschorr was my favourite when I went... 14 years ago..."
#75
Lindemans
4.0
(2)
"Lindemans lambic"
"Almost any liqor store in the country should have Lindemans."
#76
Aero Club
4.0
(2)
"Aero Club is $5 draft, bottles, wells, wine."
"Aero club happy hour is good."
#77
James Squire
4.0
(2)
"Any beer from James Squire is pretty good."
"Are some of our better breweries."
#78
Dunloe
4.0
(2)
"Dunloe has a good variety of IPAs."
"Both Dunloe and Super Owl are good."
#79
Tooheys
4.0
(2)
"Tooheys Old and Coopers pale-the green one is awesome on tap."
"Tooheys old bottle or reschs on tap."
#80
Dr Gabs
4.0
(2)
"Dr Gabs, moretti, Corona are all lovely."
"Personal opinion, I enjoy Dr Gabs’ and La Valaisanne’s beers."
#81
Baarer Bier
4.0
(2)
"Baarer Beer is pretty nice"
"Baarer Bier of course"
#82
AleSmith
4.0
(2)
"* Alesmith Nut Brown Ale."
"I would instead recommend either 'Cigar City Maduro' or 'AleSmith Nut Brown'."
#83
Balter
4.0
(2)
"Balter XPA. Next?"
"Balter XPA"
#84
Lager
4.0
(2)
"Awesome stuff. Especially with a nice lager or stout."
"Brats and lagers."
#85
Rockshore
3.5
(2)
"Rockshore lager would be perfect for you I'd say."
"Rockshore lager is everywhere."
#86
Sudwerk
3.5
(2)
"I’ve always really liked Sudwerk’s Marzen."
"I tried 3 different beers, they all tasted sour and nasty."
#87
Red Horse
3.5
(2)
"Red horse"
"If you want to get drunk"
#88
Corona Extra
3.5
(2)
"Corona extra and Heineken."
"Corona Extra"
#89
Miller
3.5
(2)
"Miller High-Life - The Champagne of Beers. Severely underrated, because people think of it as a hipster brew like PBR. It's truly a great beer."
"A cheap beer that is meant to be consumed in quantity and not quality. Think Miller High Life."
#90
Coors Light
3.5
(2)
"A cold can of Coors light. 😎"
"Coors Light"
#91
Busch Light
3.5
(2)
"It's the best for fishing because the beer will be damn close to water twice over."
#92
Fosters
3.0
(2)
"Fosters by a long way"
"Fosters, he’ll love it"
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