Beer

[jpx7]

For me I think I would have gone Oskar Blues for Colorado. That's a state I struggle with because there's so many options. None of which likely make my top 5 brewery list. Avery, Great Divide, Odell, New Belgium, Left Hand, Epic, Boulder, Breckenridge, Tommyknocker, and I'm probably forgetting some. Colorado just has so many high quality offerings.

That (Leopold Brothers) Fernet Porter pushes Odell way over the top of the pile, for me.

I alos don't think it's a duh for California, While Russian River is amazing, are they really "duh" better than Stone, Lagunitas, The Bruery, Sierra, Lost Abbey, Green Flash, I don't think so. I think you have several breweries to make a case. I think Russian River brews the best beer from California (Pliny) but does that make them the best brewer? Hard to say.

I think so. I'm not a big Stone fan. I really like Green Flash, and I love Lagunitas, but I (totally unfairly) count the latter as a Chicago brewery now. But for real: Pliny the Elder doesn't even scratch Russian River's surface. Damnation, Sanctification, Supplication, Blind Pig, Salvation—their lineup is deep, and all of it impressive as hell.

[zitothebrave]

That (Leopold Brothers) Fernet Porter pushes Odell way over the top of the pile, for me.



I think so. I'm not a big Stone fan. I really like Green Flash, and I love Lagunitas, but I (totally unfairly) count the latter as a Chicago brewery now. But for real: Pliny the Elder doesn't even scratch Russian River's surface. Damnation, Sanctification, Supplication, Blind Pig, Salvation—their lineup is deep, and all of it impressive as hell.

I haven't had every Russian River beer, I've had for sure Damnation, Supplication and Salvation.Not sure of the others. THey're certainly great. I just don't know if they're Duh great. Stone has some amazing offerings Enjoy By, IPA, Ruination, Smoked Porter, Russian Imperial Stout, etc. I'm personally not a huge fan of Arrogant Bastard. It's ok but it's like a last resort order if there's nothing I like better and nothing I want to try.

[jpx7]

It's official: I'm going to GABF again this year (after a one year hiatus). Anyone else going?

[BedellBrave]

And what city in the USA has more breweries per capita than any other?

Link

[The Chosen One]

Hey preacher you aren't supposed to drink alcohol! That's against the rules!

[BedellBrave]

Hey preacher you aren't supposed to drink alcohol! That's against the rules!

Evidently you don't know much about Presbyterians. :-)

[yeezus]

Just moved to South Philly and there's a great beer store called Bottle Shop about five minutes away. Kinda need some suggestions for new stuff. I always go to the same ones. But they have a huge selection.

[zitothebrave]

Just moved to South Philly and there's a great beer store called Bottle Shop about five minutes away. Kinda need some suggestions for new stuff. I always go to the same ones. But they have a huge selection.

Bell's, anything Bell's.

I just got 5 Four Packs of Neshaminy Creek's a shape of Hops to come. So ****ing good.

[yeezus]

Bell's, anything Bell's.

I just got 5 Four Packs of Neshaminy Creek's a shape of Hops to come. So ****ing good.

Nice, they have a lot of Neshaminy at this place. I'll pick up a few, not sure I've ever had it.

[zitothebrave]

Went to Carton and maxed out my purchase with 4 4 packs of Boat Beer and 2 4 packs of 077XX . Heaven

[Runnin]

Evidently you don't know much about Presbyterians. :-)

You're not a Presbyterian, are you?

[BedellBrave]

You're not a Presbyterian, are you?

I am. Not a mainliner though.

[BedellBrave]

We've got three local microbreweries that have opened up in the past 2 years and 2 tap houses and a couple of Sports bars with huge selections on tap. Really liking where I am these days. On top of that Asheville and Charlotte are both close by. There's no shortage of options of well crafted microbrews.

[Runnin]

I'll take a case of this.

[zitothebrave]

So amazing tonight. Having 3 truly amazing IIPAs.

Heady Topper

THe Shape of Hops to Come

077XX

I'm in heaven, only way to make it better is if I had some Lawson's FInest Sip of Sunshine.

[zitothebrave]

Lagunitas's a Little Sumpin Extra is on drink tonight.

[bravesnumberone]

Picked up some Terrapin Pumpkin last weekend.

The Blue Moon chai spiced ale is interesting.

[NinersSBChamps]

Picked up some Terrapin Pumpkin last weekend.

The Blue Moon chai spiced ale is interesting.

I hate anything pumpkin. I am sure pumpkin beer is rather gross?

[Carp]

What's everyone favorite Octoberfest beer? I haven't tried a lot of different styles myself, but currently enjoying Shiner's Octoberfest. It's rather tasty.

[bravesnumberone]

I hate anything pumpkin. I am sure pumpkin beer is rather gross?

Acquired taste. I enjoy it.