drengel

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so...as we know the craft beer segment has grown, what do you think are the five best american breweries. if its something way obscure tell us what you like about them. after a little thought and drinking (a hop rod rye--bear republic might make the list) i'll think of mine.

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drinking: mocha java porter, belgian pumpkin ale, Gary's oatmeal stout clone, AHS nut brown, catamount porter clone, double nut brown, rye pale ale, my oatmeal stout

conditioning: nut brown

next: saison, wit, american wheat, hefe, kolsch, blonde

gone: too damn many

Brewpastor

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It is an impossible question for me to answer. There are simply too many, with too many variables, and my tastes change all the time. However, I am interested to hear other's thoughts so I can hear of new things to try.

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JoeCoastie

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Yeah thats a real tough one, it would be next to impossible to say who is best, but I'll go ahead and list some of my favorites.

1. Saranac (Upstate NY, love their Pale Ale!)

2. Bells (Michigan)

3. Blue Grass Brewing Co. (BBC, brewed in Kentucky)

4. Goose Island (Chicago, love their Honker's Ale)

5. SLO Brewery (San Luis Obispo, CA)

6. Otter Creek (Vermont)

7. Magic Hat (Vermont)

Of course you have to mention the bigger guys like Sierra Nevada, Sam Adams, etc.

Let's hear your favorites.

Sean

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Up Next: Red Ale
Primary:
Seconday:
Kegged: Stoudt's IPA Clone
Bottled: Sweet Porter Ale

drengel

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thinking still...drinking still.. harder than expected. right now three of the bigger micros come to mind. you could probably guess at least two of them. i'll report back...

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drinking: mocha java porter, belgian pumpkin ale, Gary's oatmeal stout clone, AHS nut brown, catamount porter clone, double nut brown, rye pale ale, my oatmeal stout

conditioning: nut brown

next: saison, wit, american wheat, hefe, kolsch, blonde

gone: too damn many

Capa

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Geez, got any more brain busters? Ha...seriously this is a toughy. But if I had to choose, and this topic says i do: (also put a personal favorite beer from each)

1. Bell's
-Third Coast Ale
2. Alesmith
-Speedway Stout
3. Stone
-Imperial Russian Stout
4. Dogfish Head
-90 Minute IPA
5. Brooklyn
-Monster Ale
6. Great Lakes
-Dortmunder

Im sure that once I finish the new brews in my fridge this weekend my list will be out of order.

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Fermenters:
Conditioning: Cider
Drinking: Saison
Next Brew: Citra SMaSH, Landlord Clone

Toilet Rocker

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This one is tough!

Dogfish Head
Smuttynose
Stone
Weyerbacher
Ommegang

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Brewpastor

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How much does one's local effect their choice? Do locals get the nod more then folks out there?

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Beermaker

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Dogfish
Stone
St Arnolds
Goose Island
Shiner

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On taps 1,2&3: Una Mas Cerveza, Ham in a Can, IPA
Primary: XINGU Clone, Rye P.A.
2ndary: Low Gluten IPA, Bourbon Oak Aged Vanilla Porter
Kegged: Sh*tty Orange Hefe, Una Mas Cerveza, Smokin Hot Blonde, Belgian Dubbel
Next up: Una Mas Cerveza, Pecan Pie

drengel

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stone
bear republic
great divide
wynkoops
avery

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drinking: mocha java porter, belgian pumpkin ale, Gary's oatmeal stout clone, AHS nut brown, catamount porter clone, double nut brown, rye pale ale, my oatmeal stout

conditioning: nut brown

next: saison, wit, american wheat, hefe, kolsch, blonde

gone: too damn many

2nd Street Brewery

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A couple of these are local brewerys but I like them.

Saranac
Coopers Cave
Flying Dog
Sam Adams
Magic Hat

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