Partially because I'm apparently really picky about not tasting the alcohol, but mostly because the hops taste apparently doesn't appeal to me, especially since I've tried hardcore German homebrewed lager and still didn't enjoy it.
I've heard Fat Tire is pretty good, but Oklahoma's idiotic no-refrigeration-in-liquor-stores law kinda limits the selection once you get above Wal-Mart alcohol content.
Just to update, Fat Tire is awesome.
Also found a hardcore German homebrewed wheat beer in Oklahoma City that pretty much made my life.
Royal Bavaria's "King's Weizen".
From their website:
"Royal Bavaria’s Weizen or 'Wheat' beer has a very characteristic flavor that is produced by the interplay between the Weissbier ale yeasts and the trace elements from the large portion of wheat in the brew’s grain bill. This flavor is variably described as clove-like,banana-like, phenolic, sour, spicy, or even bubblegum-like. "
Totally lives up the hype, and like all good homebrews it leaves you feeling delightfully full afterward.
Also tried the Blue Moon seasonal Mountain Abbey Ale.
I enjoyed it, but it seemed more like the kind of beer you'd drink by itself rather than with a meal. The caramel and toffee flavors are very pronounced and haven't really blended with anything I've tried with the beer, in contrast to the usual Blue Moon flavors that tend to go well with everything.
