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07-04-2009, 04:45 PM
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Brews for the Apocalypse
Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: Chicago
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Microbrew Recommendations
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My mother is throwing a barbecue today for the 4th, and knowing of my new hobby, and the research that has ensued in the last few weeks, requested that I bring a couple of six-packs of some good microbrew craft beers. I know of a few breweries that I like, Dogfish Head, Arcadia, New Holland, Bell's, but I was hoping to try something new.
Does anybody (particularly people in Michigan, maybe even the southeast Detroit area) have any recommendations for something new I could try? I'll be going to a specialty store that typically sells as many craft brews as possible, but I know the answer to this question is often based on distribution regions.
Let me know your thoughts, thanks!
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07-04-2009, 04:57 PM
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I can has homebrew?
Join Date: May 2009
Location: SW Michigan
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Get your hands on anything by Great Lakes Brewing Company. Commodore Perry IPA is a great beer to get people into an IPA. But really, everything I've ever had by them is just fantastic and should easily be found in Michigan, especially the Detroit area.
The best part is you can usually get a sampler pack that has a mix of 4 different beers. Great way to sample a wide variety. I'm actually drinking a great lakes dortmunder gold right now 
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07-04-2009, 05:02 PM
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Internet Bartender
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Location: Madison, WI
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Ghettoblaster.
Do you get any Wisconsin beers around there? If so, try Leinenkugel's many summer ales, Berghoff, New Glarus, or Gray's.
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07-04-2009, 05:29 PM
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Brews for the Apocalypse
Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: Chicago
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Great Lakes is a great idea, I have been told to try the Commodore Perry IPA, so I'll definitely make sure that is one of them.
I like Leinenkugels a lot. We get that in Chicago, and I very recently got pretty toasty drinking a few of their Summer Shantys. I'm pretty sure they get that around here, I'm only in town for the weekend.
Thanks for the advice guys. Keep it coming, even if you're not from SE Michigan, I'm always looking to try new brews.
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07-04-2009, 06:41 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: Ohio
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+1 for Great Lakes. Why not Founder's in Michigan?
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07-04-2009, 07:52 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: Winona, MN
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Founder's Red's RyePA. That'll get them puckered up! So tasty.
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07-05-2009, 02:03 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: Dallas, TX
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Quote:
Originally Posted by DRoyLenz
My mother is throwing a barbecue today for the 4th, and knowing of my new hobby, and the research that has ensued in the last few weeks, requested that I bring a couple of six-packs of some good microbrew craft beers. I know of a few breweries that I like, Dogfish Head, Arcadia, New Holland, Bell's, but I was hoping to try something new.
Does anybody (particularly people in Michigan, maybe even the southeast Detroit area) have any recommendations for something new I could try? I'll be going to a specialty store that typically sells as many craft brews as possible, but I know the answer to this question is often based on distribution regions.
Let me know your thoughts, thanks!
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If you're in the Detroit area, check out Super Liquor IV in Ann Arbor. They have a huge microbrew selection in general and specifically an excellent selection of Michigan beers.
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Originally Posted by danlad
Coming from a small island off the coast of Europe, I'm just well impressed you donned a cowboy hat to deal with the trouble! In my head it is all a bit Apocalypse Now. Charlie don't brew.
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07-05-2009, 02:07 PM
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Brews for the Apocalypse
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 TexasSpartan, I don't suppose your name happens to come from going to Michigan State University? I am an alum myself. |
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07-05-2009, 02:37 PM
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Post Hoc Ergo Propter Hoc
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Sorry I missed this thread yesterday. WHat did you end up bringing to the bbq?
I would have also suggested/mentioned any of Bell's beers as well as any of the Dragonmead Beers that are available in bottles (though they are a bit pricey) like Final Absolution Tripel.
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07-05-2009, 02:39 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: Dallas, TX
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TexasSpartan, I don't suppose your name happens to come from going to Michigan State University? I am an alum myself. |
It does. I'm a native Michigander and proud Spartan. Go Green!
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Dead Felon Brewing
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Originally Posted by danlad
Coming from a small island off the coast of Europe, I'm just well impressed you donned a cowboy hat to deal with the trouble! In my head it is all a bit Apocalypse Now. Charlie don't brew.
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