Originally Posted by
brendog
I've been on a Redhook IPA kick as of late for no apparent reason. If left to my own devices, I generally revert back to PBR or Natty Bo (National Bohemian for those not from the Mid Atlantic). I lost my taste for dark beers at some point in my late 20s.
Natty Bo?!? My father once did a physical audit at their brewery, and actually had to start drinking their beer at 7 AM. Tough job!
How is it that I've missed a beer thread for several days?
As far as favorites, if I'm out where they don't have micros, then Sam Adams. Micros, it depends on my mood. I'm typically an IPA or ESB person, and don't have definite favorites now. It depends on my mood as to if I want this IPA or that IPA.
Right now, I'm craving St. George's Brewing Company IPA or Golden Ale, although I'd settle for a black and tan (IPA and Porter). When we were in Hampton, Virginia, we lived near the brewery and would go over there on a regular basis. Very fresh beer, and if you helped with bottling or kegging, they'd "pay" you by giving you the leftovers that wouldn't fill a case or keg.
Now, I typically hit Appalachian Brewing Company a few times a month, and opt for Hoppy Trails, Purist Pale Ale, or Major Hops Old Ale.
We do enjoy finding micro-breweries when we're on the road.