Best craft/regional/local microbrew beer? [Merged threads]
May 4, 2006, 2:51 pm
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I really enjoy Ska Brewing Company - their True Blonde Ale is pretty good in my book. I think they're located somewhere in CO -Durango, maybe?
They're available in a few stores in a few states, but not nearly as much as other microbrews.
They're available in a few stores in a few states, but not nearly as much as other microbrews.
May 9, 2006, 5:09 pm
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Originally Posted by tkey75
Yes, the topic of the best beer is really, really subjective. That said, the best beers made in the U.S. come from a Maryland microbrewery, Dogfish Head. They have made some of the most innovative brews in the world recently, including the 120 Minute I.P.A. , which was my introduction to their beers. Several of their products have won multiple awards, and deservedly so.
May 9, 2006, 7:25 pm
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Best microbrew...
Best secure brewskies are at PDX's Widmer pub on concourse D.
The best landside (aka kiss-n-cry) place to enjoy a microbrew is the Woodford Reserve restaurant in Louisville. I shuttle Wife and visitors from CVG to SDF so often the servers recognize us
If you can't imbibe landside, Bluegrass Brewing Company (who beers Woodford landside) has a thriving operation after security there, but I haven't gotten to try it yet
The best landside (aka kiss-n-cry) place to enjoy a microbrew is the Woodford Reserve restaurant in Louisville. I shuttle Wife and visitors from CVG to SDF so often the servers recognize us
If you can't imbibe landside, Bluegrass Brewing Company (who beers Woodford landside) has a thriving operation after security there, but I haven't gotten to try it yet
May 9, 2006, 7:31 pm
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It's tough. I'd have to personally say...Olde English.
But, seriously I really do like Sierra Nevada, Fat Tire, and for some reason I have an affinity for a good Hef. They're not exactly a microbrew anymore.
But, seriously I really do like Sierra Nevada, Fat Tire, and for some reason I have an affinity for a good Hef. They're not exactly a microbrew anymore.
May 9, 2006, 9:05 pm
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Originally Posted by cincypix
Best secure brewskies are at PDX's Widmer pub on concourse D.
The best landside (aka kiss-n-cry) place to enjoy a microbrew is the Woodford Reserve restaurant in Louisville. I shuttle Wife and visitors from CVG to SDF so often the servers recognize us
The best landside (aka kiss-n-cry) place to enjoy a microbrew is the Woodford Reserve restaurant in Louisville. I shuttle Wife and visitors from CVG to SDF so often the servers recognize us
I'm also a fan of Terminal Gravity brewing company - Eastern Oregon based, available on tap at several pubs in PDX, available in bottles at Whole Foods in Portland.
How I miss Oregon microbrews.
May 10, 2006, 8:25 am
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"Seasonal" Hefeweitzen (I say "seasonal" because it's been the same season for 6 years now) at Rock Bottom Brewpub in Colorado. My wife and friends call it "The Banana" because although they use bananas and typically it's not that stong in the beer, one time it was really strong and they said it was like eating a banana. I just say I'm getting my fruit requirement for the day. It also has cloves and something else for flavor I can't remember. Quite excellent beer, and they have many other quite good beers. I'm glad I live in Colorado where the brew to population ratio is quite high. 
May 10, 2006, 8:45 am
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If you are ever lost in Wisconsin you should try some of the New Glarus Brewery beers. Unfortunately they are only sold in Wisconsin.
Ah Beer – is it lunch time yet?
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May 10, 2006, 10:12 am
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Originally Posted by MECU
"Seasonal" Hefeweitzen (I say "seasonal" because it's been the same season for 6 years now) at Rock Bottom Brewpub in Colorado. My wife and friends call it "The Banana" because although they use bananas and typically it's not that stong in the beer, one time it was really strong and they said it was like eating a banana. I just say I'm getting my fruit requirement for the day. It also has cloves and something else for flavor I can't remember. Quite excellent beer, and they have many other quite good beers. I'm glad I live in Colorado where the brew to population ratio is quite high.
Lots of places make a hefeweizen or another type of wheat beer during the summer months because many people find that they're very refreshing in hot weather.
May 11, 2006, 4:30 am
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Originally Posted by mkt
Yuengling for me
That's two regional brews that if they wanted, could become successful on a national scale.
May 11, 2006, 12:41 pm
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Originally Posted by mkt
Yuengling for me
Worth trying Lagunitas IPA's when you see it, especally if you're in Marin County, CA (near SFO). It's yummy.... they're distributing it to a lot of brew pubs around the state now as a 'guest' beer. My local Pizzaport here in SAN has it on tap.