beer to go with crabs

[captmike84]

Maybe this has been discussed before but I think most will agree that eating steamed crabs in the summer is a beer occasion. There's nothing like sitting on the back deck with a mound of old bay covered, bright orange, steamed crabs and a cooler of your favorite beer. I like corona, landshark, narragansett and national bohemian with my crabs, let's hear your favorite to go with crab.

[captmike84]

that's the best kind

[Fat Jimmy]

I agree with the cold part. Only beer i've ever tried that I didn't care for was a wheat beer. From Busch to the finest imported pilsner- they're kinda like sex, some might be better than others, but they're all good! Or something like that. :pp

But yea, no way am I sitting down to a nice pile of fresh, hot steamed jimmies after a long day of crabbing, without a cooler full of iced down chillies within easy reach. :clap::yes::beergood::hammer::chugbeer:

[Seadog1]

you guys gotta stop with the beer and crabs talk.. i am starting to get exicited:eek2:

[captmike84]

I know it's starting to get to me too. There aren't too many beers I don't like. I don't like anything too heavy or too hoppy with crab I think it would kill some of the crab flavor

[Shanahan21220]

Nothing says Baltimore like a pile a steamed crabs and cooler full of ice cold Natty Boh...all while listening to the O's game!

And for dessert...a box of Berger cookies.

[Blast n Cast]

I like beer for sure, as I would easily have an extra $100,000 in the bank if I could back every dollar I ever spent on a beer...

This being said, last summer I started to drink Dark and Stormies with my crabs and it was awsome. For those who do not know, a D&S is Gosling's Rum mixed with Barrett's Ginger Beer, both of which are native to Bermuda. These can be had at most upper end liquor stores.

Jerry

[rgminer]

FREE....but if I am buying it, it's Rolling Rock with a squeeze of lime or Natty Boh with my crabs..

[Shanahan21220]

That brings back fond memories. How bout this roster?

Armando Benitez 6-04 180 Right Right 1972-11-03
32 Shawn Boskie 6-03 200 Right Right 1967-03-28
27 Rocky Coppinger 6-05 245 Right Right 1974-03-19
19 Scott Erickson 6-04 224 Right Right 1968-02-02
39, 56 Mike Johnson 6-02 175 Right Left 1975-10-03
30 Scott Kamieniecki 6-00 195 Right Right 1964-04-19
21 Jimmy Key 6-01 190 Left Right 1961-04-22
38 Rick Krivda 6-01 180 Left Right 1970-01-19
51 Terry Mathews 6-02 225 Right Left 1964-10-05
75 Alan Mills 6-01 192 Right Right 1966-10-18
35 Mike Mussina 6-02 185 Right Left 1968-12-08
28 Randy Myers 6-01 215 Left Left 1962-09-19
47 Jesse Orosco 6-02 185 Left Right 1957-04-21
53 Arthur Rhodes 6-02 206 Left Left 1969-10-24
39 Nerio Rodriguez 6-01 195 Right Right 1971-03-04
55 Brian Williams 6-02 195 Right Right 1969-02-15
56 Esteban Yan 6-04 230 Right Right 1975-06-22
# Catchers Height Weight Throws Bats Date Of Birth
34 Charlie Greene 6-01 170 Right Right 1971-01-23
23 Chris Hoiles 6-00 213 Right Right 1965-03-20
37 Tim Laker 6-03 195 Right Right 1969-11-27
50 Mel Rosario 6-00 191 Right Both 1973-05-25
42 Lenny Webster 5-09 191 Right Right 1965-02-10
# Infielders Height Weight Throws Bats Date Of Birth
12 Roberto Alomar 6-00 185 Right Both 1968-02-05
14 Mike Bordick 5-11 175 Right Right 1965-07-21
6 Aaron Ledesma 6-02 200 Right Right 1971-06-03
25 Rafael Palmeiro 6-00 188 Left Left 1964-09-24
36 Jeff Reboulet 6-00 169 Right Right 1964-04-30
8 Cal Ripken, Jr. 6-04 225 Right Right 1960-08-24
# Outfielders Height Weight Throws Bats Date Of Birth
9 Brady Anderson 6-01 185 Left Left 1964-01-18
37 Danny Clyburn 6-03 220 Right Right 1974-04-06
24 Eric Davis 6-03 185 Right Right 1962-05-29
26 David Dellucci 5-10 180 Left Left 1973-10-31
11 Jeffrey Hammonds 6-00 195 Right Right 1971-03-05
17 B.J. Surhoff 6-01 200 Right Left 1964-08-04
3, 43 Tony Tarasco 6-01 205 Right Left 1970-12-09
1 Jerome Walton 6-01 175 Right Right 1965-07-08
# Other Positions Height Weight Throws Bats Date Of Birth
10, 3 Harold Baines 6-02 195 Left Left 1959-03-15
10, 29 Geronimo Berroa 6-00 195 Right Right 1965-03-18
26, 29 Pete Incaviglia


AHHH...the good days...not the real good days of the 60's and 70's, but the good days. I'm holding hope for the future...those arms look impressive!

[Capt. Dale]

I'm all about drinking beer with crabs.
But I'll only use the Natty Boh (Old One Eye) as part of the steaming agent
Not For Consumption :D

[Burchbeer]

Ah come on Dale,

I remember Dad buying those huge long neck cases of NB from Stammers in Pasadena for crab feasts at the grandparents shore all summer long. The cases were so well made out of heavy cardboard that they would last forever as foot rests and foot stools. Of course there was a deposit on the case of bottles, I think.

I liked it at 8,9,10,11,12,.............................49+. I left plenty of crumb backwash in my Dads beers. He didnt seem to mind.

What did you drink back when Dale???


Dave

[Weber]

I crab while I drink beer, I steam them in beer, I steam them while I drink beer, and I eat them while I drink beer.....

Budlight for me and the crabs.....

[crabby and son]

I gave up drinking alcohol 18 years ago but still drink O'Douls when I eat crabs:thumbup:...Gary

[bigd9116]

if i am ready to chow down on some crabs and want to treat myself from my regular natty lights it s honey brown for me cold of course

[Capt. Dale]

Davey Boy,
I to drank the One Eye through my adolescence along with Gunther, Hams, Carlings Black Label,Shultz, Paps Blue Ribbon and all the other $1.05 a 6 pack Plus Tax Beer cause I couldn't rub 2 nichels together. Remember when $2.50 an hour had you poing in tall clover and I was making $.90 an hour. Or a short Beer At the Bar was $.15, Now I'm showing my age.
Now days it’s Premium Beer for me. Michelob is my choice and It don't go in with the CRABS!

[Burchbeer]

YES sIR i HEARD THAT!

Whatever Captn Dale wants, givit toem!

U R Da Man!

At least in my book!

DB

[trophypro]

Miller Lite goes with anything:thumbup:

[Fish Slap]

Natty Natty Boh Boh:chugbeer:

[Capt. Dale]

Miller Lite goes with anything:thumbup:

I'm good with with Miller Lite also you'll find Coor's Lite in my frig. Then they are on sale!:thumbup:

[lance644]

Miller High Life, the Champagne of Beers, no additives or preservatives.
Lance

[Weber]

I'm good with with Miller Lite also you'll find Coor's Lite in my frig. Then they are on sale!:thumbup:

You can't cook crabs in Coor's light! Thats like using plain water....:D

[going2fast]

nothing like a sixer of YUENGLING. now thats real AMERICAN beer

[THOMAS70]

Nothing says Baltimore like a pile a steamed crabs and cooler full of ice cold Natty Boh...all while listening to the O's game!

And for dessert...a box of Berger cookies.

I hear Ya !! Beer should not be from Mexico or have fruit in it, you might as well drink White Zin!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Dave Jr.]

Old Bay is for Corn and Shrimp. JO is for crabs. Now, lets talk beer. I have to go with something light and cheap. Natural Light or Coors light.

[gchambers]

[QUOTE=Weber;1312247]You can't cook crabs in Coor's light! Thats like using plain water....:D[/QUOT

COORS LIGHT: Made for drinking, not cooking.:thumbup: George

[enjoideez]

pabst blue ribbon, good for steam'n and drink'n!

[Weber]

You can't cook crabs in Coor's light! Thats like using plain water....:D[/QUOT

COORS LIGHT: Made for drinking, not cooking.:thumbup: George

Exspensive water.......

[Dave Jr.]

pabst blue ribbon, good for steam'n and drink'n!

Forgot about PBR. That gets my vote!

[Dwayne E]

Miller High Life, the Champagne of Beers, no additives or preservatives.
LanceNothing like a good cold high life. My choice most of the time. None of that Girls light (coors light) at my house. If it is not high test it does not pass across these lips.

[tolmaz]

Miller Lite.....

[Lone Ranger]

Davey Boy,
I to drank the One Eye through my adolescence along with Gunther, Hams, Carlings Black Label,Shultz, Paps Blue Ribbon and all the other $1.05 a 6 pack Plus Tax Beer cause I couldn't rub 2 nichels together. Remember when $2.50 an hour had you poing in tall clover and I was making $.90 an hour. Or a short Beer At the Bar was $.15, Now I'm showing my age.
Now days it’s Premium Beer for me. Michelob is my choice and It don't go in with the CRABS!

Dale,4 pages of posts and You and I are the only Mich. Drinkers!:D Mich. Light for me.:yes:

[Dave Jr.]

I was a Mich Dry drinker. Great beer. Why did it go away??

[blodg]

I crab while I drink beer, I steam them in beer, I steam them while I drink beer, and I eat them while I drink beer.....

Nicely stated....my sentiments exactly.

Eatin' crabs is an endurance sport...that said, I gotta go with the light stuff...ice cold CL smooth and lots of it.

Then afterwords, drink the good stuff (I like hoppy beers): Anchor Steam, RedHook ESB, and DogFish 90 minute are a few of my favorites.

Joe

[Croakers]

My neighbor gave me a 12 pack from a mini brew in Frederick. It was Flying Dog or Running Dog, Mad Dog, something like that. Wheat beer! I had a bout of the running shtxxxs for 3 days, terrible stuff. Alcohol content was up around 11% though. Never again.

[Dave Jr.]

My neighbor gave me a 12 pack from a mini brew in Frederick. It was Flying Dog or Running Dog, Mad Dog, something like that. Wheat beer! I had a bout of the running shtxxxs for 3 days, terrible stuff. Alcohol content was up around 11% though. Never again.

As long as it wasn't Red Dog. LOL

[Butthead]

What's wrong with Red Dog? I just bought a 30 Pack in PA. I used to drink it all the time, and bought it for old times sake...good stuff!!

[Croakers]

Nope, not Red Dog but Flying Dog Brewery - American Ale Craft Beer Brand Store Online (http://www.flyingdogales.com) 3-4 bottles of the white wheat, your gastro trac is on fire. You'll need a bucket of ice cubes next to the crapper.

[crabby and son]

FREE BEER is the best beer:thumbup:.........Gary

[Fat Jimmy]

Nope, not Red Dog but Flying Dog Brewery - American Ale Craft Beer Brand Store Online (http://www.flyingdogales.com) 3-4 bottles of the white wheat, your gastro trac is on fire. You'll need a bucket of ice cubes next to the crapper.

I'm with ya on that Wheat stuff T, i've tried 3 different ones from otherwise really good brewers, and I can't stand the stuff. Only beer i've ever met that i'd have to say no to! :pp

[captmike84]

I like beer for sure, as I would easily have an extra $100,000 in the bank if I could back every dollar I ever spent on a beer...

This being said, last summer I started to drink Dark and Stormies with my crabs and it was awsome. For those who do not know, a D&S is Gosling's Rum mixed with Barrett's Ginger Beer, both of which are native to Bermuda. These can be had at most upper end liquor stores.

Jerry

O man! I thought I was the only one who loved dark and stormies around here! That is a fantastic drink. I'm a huge rum drinker in addition to beer, probably from my sailor/pirate roots lol

[captmike84]

YouTube - Blue Velvet Pabst Blue Ribbon (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=snhiofL2Rh4)

I didn't see any heineken supporters so I posted this. Forgive me if I hurt anyone's feelings but I'll always take a pabst over a heineken. I do like amstel with crabs though.

[Burchbeer]

Oh I like that one.

[captmike84]

haha isn't that great? I have a friend who is a fellow fisherman who LOVES pbr. His preferred method of drinking it is let it sit in the back of a jeep all day then pop open a 95 pabst and go to town on it. America's best since 1893! How can you argue with that?

[captmike84]

95 degree pabst I meant haha

[rocksteady]

:DAs long as it's some kind of bud: http://www.myspaceantics.com/images/funny/huge-bud-light-fan.jpg http://z.about.com/d/alcoholism/1/0/y/u/1/marijuana06.jpg :D:eek2::yes:

[shadordie]

What is Natty BOA....All I drink is Natty Light....is that what everyone is talking about?

[Weber]

What is Natty BOA....All I drink is Natty Light....is that what everyone is talking about?

Not sure what a Natty BOA is, but I drink one other beer if its not budlight, and its natural light.

They taste the same to me, just cost a little different...

The crabs actual prefer Natural light to be cooked in, they told me that once..... But it was a long day out on the water.....:D

[striper1]

Busch all the way.

Striper1

[captmike84]

I think they meant natty boh as in National Bohemian

[BILL H]

O man! I thought I was the only one who loved dark and stormies around here! That is a fantastic drink. I'm a huge rum drinker in addition to beer, probably from my sailor/pirate roots lol
Dark and Stormies are gooood. Stewart's ginger beer goes well with Black Seal Rum. But not with crabs. Rolling Rock is my choice there.:clapping2: