DaleJ

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Going to have two days in Charlottesville, Va.

What pub(s) is a must? Suggestions please.

Thanks!

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On deck: German Wheat

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Calico Jack

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The South Street Brewery is pretty decent.
Michael's Bistro & Taphouse is also a good spot.

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PVH

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12th street taphouse was great before I moved away in May 2009. They had just opened in 2008 and were really catering to the craft brew aficionados - they sold 20oz beers at pint prices, same price for big beers, and a solid selection on tap for Charlottesville. They also had a frequent-drinker card that cut $1 off the price of each beer. I remember sipping my $3 20oz SN Bigfoot and wondering 1) why I would ever drink anywhere else and 2) how I was going to get home after 2 of them.

As they became more successful, they changed. I don't know what 12th street is like now, but when I left they had introduced variable pricing on the beers, and the selection wasn't as wild and crazy.

Maybe some of the homebrew club members from CAMRA can pipe up about 12th street.

DaleJ

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Thanks guys!
Sounds like I'm going to have fun checking it all out!

__________________
Primary:Drovers II
Secondary:Trailer Trash Pillhead Blonde
Keg carbing & conditioning:
Drinking:Woodchuck Cider, Schwarzbier, Dalerweisse Wheat
On deck: German Wheat

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• I've overcome my fear of wheat; but I'm still skittish around barley.-Mr. Carlin
• What doesn't kill you makes you stronger; however, not everyone makes it into the second category.
• If you're not part of the solution, you're part of the precipitate.

john727

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I had a day-stop in Charlottesville last winter. We accidentally found an Irish Pub (McGrady's I think, from Google Maps) that was pretty decent. I have no idea how it compares to anything else in the area, but I know they had good beers on tap and decent food (and many TVs).

dukeredhair

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I lived in C-ville for a while. There is enough good beer to be found. I realize I am probably late and this isn't useful to you anymore but I wonder why more people don't use the ratebeer place finder for stuff like this?

http://www.ratebeer.com/places/states/46/

It is an indispensable tool for me when I am traveling.

DaleJ

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We made our trip to C-Ville a few weeks ago.
Went to the South Street brewery. Great food!

Not so great beer.
Especially the hefe.

We're going back in October for a longer trip. I'll try these other places.

Thanks everyone

__________________
Primary:Drovers II
Secondary:Trailer Trash Pillhead Blonde
Keg carbing & conditioning:
Drinking:Woodchuck Cider, Schwarzbier, Dalerweisse Wheat
On deck: German Wheat

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• I've overcome my fear of wheat; but I'm still skittish around barley.-Mr. Carlin
• What doesn't kill you makes you stronger; however, not everyone makes it into the second category.
• If you're not part of the solution, you're part of the precipitate.