Best Beer in the United States
Sep 11, 2009 | 10:41 am
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The Toronado on Haight is, by general consensus in the craft beer industry, one of the diviest bars in the U.S. It's also, by general consensus in the craft beer industry, one of the five or six best beer bars in the U.S. Up the street a little less than a mile or so in Haight Ashbury is a solid brewpub named Magnolia.
Make reservations as far in advance as possible for the Anchor Brewing tour -- it's usually necessary if you want to get in. The Anchor website says the tours are booked up through October but suggests calling a few days in advance to check whether there's been a lucky-for-you cancellation. If you're really lucky, Fritz Maytag himself will conduct your tour.
Don't overlook your options in the East Bay as well. Over there, I'd single out The Trappist, a Belgian-style beer bar in downtown Oakland.
Sep 11, 2009 | 5:06 pm
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a few years ago when i was a young beer snob i'd listed a favorite by type
now i simply enjoy any new beer without nitpickin and categorizing
if i had to reduce and generalize id say anything from kallamazoo brewing co and dogfish head would do me well ^
now i simply enjoy any new beer without nitpickin and categorizing
if i had to reduce and generalize id say anything from kallamazoo brewing co and dogfish head would do me well ^
Sep 11, 2009 | 5:16 pm
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An enormously useful website for travelers to the San Francisco Bay area is the Beer by BART guide to visiting the area's good beer places using transit.
The Toronado on Haight is, by general consensus in the craft beer industry, one of the diviest bars in the U.S. It's also, by general consensus in the craft beer industry, one of the five or six best beer bars in the U.S. Up the street a little less than a mile or so in Haight Ashbury is a solid brewpub named Magnolia.
Make reservations as far in advance as possible for the Anchor Brewing tour -- it's usually necessary if you want to get in. The Anchor website says the tours are booked up through October but suggests calling a few days in advance to check whether there's been a lucky-for-you cancellation. If you're really lucky, Fritz Maytag himself will conduct your tour.
Don't overlook your options in the East Bay as well. Over there, I'd single out The Trappist, a Belgian-style beer bar in downtown Oakland.
The Toronado on Haight is, by general consensus in the craft beer industry, one of the diviest bars in the U.S. It's also, by general consensus in the craft beer industry, one of the five or six best beer bars in the U.S. Up the street a little less than a mile or so in Haight Ashbury is a solid brewpub named Magnolia.
Make reservations as far in advance as possible for the Anchor Brewing tour -- it's usually necessary if you want to get in. The Anchor website says the tours are booked up through October but suggests calling a few days in advance to check whether there's been a lucky-for-you cancellation. If you're really lucky, Fritz Maytag himself will conduct your tour.
Don't overlook your options in the East Bay as well. Over there, I'd single out The Trappist, a Belgian-style beer bar in downtown Oakland.
It is a bit gimmicky, but I also like Schroeder's German Restaurant on Front Street. Nice place to enjoy a beer and schnitzel.
Sep 11, 2009 | 6:56 pm
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Preference and taste
This is an individual preference question. I like Budweiser, but many here think Bud is nasty
, I also like Sam Adams-Pale Ale, and Boston Lager. When in the UK, I like Stella, so again, it depends on preference and taste.
, I also like Sam Adams-Pale Ale, and Boston Lager. When in the UK, I like Stella, so again, it depends on preference and taste.
Sep 12, 2009 | 2:07 am
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That being said, I live in Beer Heaven...so do I REALLY have to only choose one? LOL If I'm buying it by the bottle, then it's Widmer Hefeweizen or Widmer Drop Top Amber Ale. If I'm in a restaurant or a bar, then it's something along the lines of a Hef or Amber Ale...usually. LOL
Sep 27, 2009 | 3:14 pm
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An enormously useful website for travelers to the San Francisco Bay area is the Beer by BART guide to visiting the area's good beer places using transit.
Sep 28, 2009 | 8:51 am
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It's really nice to see how many different microbrews there are now, in contrast to, for example, the early 80's, when many markets had a selection of 3 beers, two of which were "warm" and "cold".
My preferred brew, when I'm out and about and someone else is buying, is Stella Artois or Beck's.
My preferred brew, when I'm out and about and someone else is buying, is Stella Artois or Beck's.
Sep 28, 2009 | 10:44 am
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Sep 28, 2009 | 2:01 pm
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While working in Chicago this year I was introduced to 312 beer. A very tasty one I might add, shame I can't seem to find it at Total Wine.
http://www.gooseisland.com/
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Sep 28, 2009 | 3:32 pm
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Samuel Adams Golden Pilsner
I agree with "Shareholder." Sam Adams makes some of the Best American Beers - period!
Unfortunately, they discontinued my personal favorite, which was named Samuel Adams Golden Pilsner. A full bodied, hoppy, and beautiful golden colored, Pilsner Lager beer. Brewed in the Czech style cold lagered fashion.
Menko
Unfortunately, they discontinued my personal favorite, which was named Samuel Adams Golden Pilsner. A full bodied, hoppy, and beautiful golden colored, Pilsner Lager beer. Brewed in the Czech style cold lagered fashion.
Menko
Sep 28, 2009 | 3:42 pm
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Boulevard Wheat is probably my favorite beer overall. One of my favorite things about domestic U.S. travel is trying regional beers (and, in certain places, wines.)
Sep 28, 2009 | 3:54 pm
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I have several favorite beers.
For a mass-marketed, I can get it anywhere, drink a few, Sam Adams Oktoberfest, hands down.
If I want to sit and drink a single beer, I like Avery The Maharaja Imperial IPA (Boulder, CO) and Lagunitas Maximus Imperial IPA (CA) a lot. They are big, powerful beers with a price to match unfortunately. The Dogfish 90-Minute IPA isn't bad either and much easier to come across.
If you like beer, I highly recommend Roman's Pub in Milwaukee. The proprietor there knows his beer and stocks only microbrews and some imports on tap.
Check out ratebeer.com for a real beer site with thousands of reviews on possibly every beer in the world
For a mass-marketed, I can get it anywhere, drink a few, Sam Adams Oktoberfest, hands down.
If I want to sit and drink a single beer, I like Avery The Maharaja Imperial IPA (Boulder, CO) and Lagunitas Maximus Imperial IPA (CA) a lot. They are big, powerful beers with a price to match unfortunately. The Dogfish 90-Minute IPA isn't bad either and much easier to come across.
If you like beer, I highly recommend Roman's Pub in Milwaukee. The proprietor there knows his beer and stocks only microbrews and some imports on tap.
Check out ratebeer.com for a real beer site with thousands of reviews on possibly every beer in the world
Sep 28, 2009 | 6:20 pm
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