mizzourah2006
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Lagunitas
Beer From Only One Brewery?
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Chrissthomas
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ajwillys said:I've actually had all those listed except for Shelter Pale. WWS and 120 are illegal in NC, but I have some sources
My favorite DFH is probably My Antonia. I also really like the India Brown. 60 and 90 are only ok.
I agree though that proximity probably plays a factor.
You are closer than I am as I just moved to Michigan from Pennsylvania. Is there an ABV cap for beer in NC? If there is that seems ridiculous. I love WWS and 120min but can't afford to drink them all that often. I think I will be drinking alot more Bells now that I am in Mi. They are an excellent brewery and I agree they are well rounded. Got a buddy who just moved to NC he will be bummed when he learns WWS is illegal in NC.
jaynik
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Troegs
cdubbaya
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Bell's, but Surly is a close second.
There's no way I can give up two hearted or hopslam. If only Bell's did a big seasonal Russian Imperial Stout.
There's no way I can give up two hearted or hopslam. If only Bell's did a big seasonal Russian Imperial Stout.
spearko520
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rodenbach. can't live without it.
Spartangreen
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Probably New Holland, just because it's a mile and half from my house and I can ride my bike.
Second = Bell's
West Michigan is great!!
Founders, Bell's, New Holland all within 45 minutes of each other.
Second = Bell's
West Michigan is great!!
Founders, Bell's, New Holland all within 45 minutes of each other.
Spartangreen
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Brewery Vivant is moving up the list.
HollidaySlim
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Bell's
Jaysus
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Victory!
I am actually surprised at how easy this was for me to answer. I wound up thinking about it as a result... and still circled back to Victory.
P.S. Troegs came in 2nd place.
I am actually surprised at how easy this was for me to answer. I wound up thinking about it as a result... and still circled back to Victory.
P.S. Troegs came in 2nd place.
noodledancer77
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Love the house flavor of Stone.
solbes
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Surly or Bells for me
Beardedterror
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St. Peter's for me. They've had some that nearly brought me to tears.
ajwillys
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Yeah, 15%. It does suck. Oddly enough, I've seen on two different occasions beers above the cap on the shelves. I suppose they've slipped through the cracks. I wouldn't be surprised if Sierra Nevada is able to get that changed once they come to Asheville. They've already changed two alcohol laws just for them to consider coming. This law is worthless anyway. Supposed to prevent "new drinkers" from accidentally killing themselves by drinking 6-10 of them. Like anyone could afford 10 WWS's.
Your buddy won't be too bummed, we have an AWESOME beer culture here and growing everyday. I live way out in the 'burbs and am sitting within 5 minutes of two breweries. They are popping up everyday.
Rocky_DTMC
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Another vote for Flying Dog. Glad I don't really have to choose though...
ao125
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It depends entirely on the style.
If I could have only one...
Porter, I'd pick DuClaw for Retribution
Stout, I'd pick Southern Tier for Creme Brulee
Pale Ale, I'd pick DC Brau for Public
IPA, I'd pick Mikkeller for Single Hop Nelson Sauvin
Barleywine, I'd pick J.W. Lee's since they actually still make it, as opposed to Thomas Hardy.
Pumpkin, I'd pick Avery for Rumpkin
American Lager... well... I'd just drink water.
I don't think there is any one brewery that does *every* style correctly, every time.
Though if you made me pick one and only one, I'd pick DC Brau.
If I could have only one...
Porter, I'd pick DuClaw for Retribution
Stout, I'd pick Southern Tier for Creme Brulee
Pale Ale, I'd pick DC Brau for Public
IPA, I'd pick Mikkeller for Single Hop Nelson Sauvin
Barleywine, I'd pick J.W. Lee's since they actually still make it, as opposed to Thomas Hardy.
Pumpkin, I'd pick Avery for Rumpkin
American Lager... well... I'd just drink water.
I don't think there is any one brewery that does *every* style correctly, every time.
Though if you made me pick one and only one, I'd pick DC Brau.
Elsinore
elvestinkle
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Duck Rabbit, hands down. I can make the pale stuff, but I'll let the pros do it right on the 20L+ side. 
Chrissthomas
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ajwillys said:
Nice. Most those laws are about the state controlling the supply so they can control prices and taxing. I lived in PA for two years and that is what all their laws were about but since it is outright making it illegal and not some other form of control it may be about the idea thqt someone can drink themselves to death. I will tell you what, not only can I not afford ten WWS but if I tried to drink them I think I would throw up long before becaue of how rich they are. It'd be hard to drink that much, I think. Oh well ur silly states have wierd laws. Michigan seems to have small breweries everywhere too.
Andrewtherooster
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Bell's, easily. I have several reasons why:
1. Two Hearted Ale
2. Oarsman
3. Kalamazoo Stout
4. Oberon
5. Cherry Stout
6. Winter White
7. Best Brown
8. Wild One
9. Expedition Stout
10. HOPSLAM
11. Hell Hath No Fury
12. Sparkling Ale
13. Third Coast Old Ale
14. Porter
15. The Oracle
16. Consecrator Doppelbock
17. Third Coast Lager
So many awesome beers exhibiting such a range of flavors, and most of them are pretty easily available.
1. Two Hearted Ale
2. Oarsman
3. Kalamazoo Stout
4. Oberon
5. Cherry Stout
6. Winter White
7. Best Brown
8. Wild One
9. Expedition Stout
10. HOPSLAM
11. Hell Hath No Fury
12. Sparkling Ale
13. Third Coast Old Ale
14. Porter
15. The Oracle
16. Consecrator Doppelbock
17. Third Coast Lager
So many awesome beers exhibiting such a range of flavors, and most of them are pretty easily available.
Surpised no more votes for Brooklyn. Great range of beers
Lager
Brown
IPA
Pilsner
Pennant Ale (English Brown)
Blast (Big IPA)
Weisse
Radius (Belgian Session)
Chocolate Stout
Winter Ale
Monster Ale
Dry Irish Stout
Summer Ale
Octoberfest
Pumpkin Ale
Local 1 (Belgian Strong Golden)
Local 2 (Belgian Dark Strong)
Sorachi Ace (saison)
Brooklyner Schneider Hopfen Weisse
in additon Garrett Oliver releases a new beer every 4 months or so.
Lager
Brown
IPA
Pilsner
Pennant Ale (English Brown)
Blast (Big IPA)
Weisse
Radius (Belgian Session)
Chocolate Stout
Winter Ale
Monster Ale
Dry Irish Stout
Summer Ale
Octoberfest
Pumpkin Ale
Local 1 (Belgian Strong Golden)
Local 2 (Belgian Dark Strong)
Sorachi Ace (saison)
Brooklyner Schneider Hopfen Weisse
in additon Garrett Oliver releases a new beer every 4 months or so.
Bill_in_VA
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Victory
1Q84
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God it's tough to choose between DFH and Founders.
On one hand, DFH has Sah'tea...but Founders has KBS.....
I am glad I don't really have to make these decisions in life.
On one hand, DFH has Sah'tea...but Founders has KBS.....
I am glad I don't really have to make these decisions in life.
Grinnan5150
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This is an evil game! However, I guess I would have to choose Boulevard. They make a wide variety of different styles and the beer is very good.....except their wheat beer.
Allagash. You can lock this tread now
blueballsbrewer
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New Belgium....mainly because of their Lips of Faith Series (La Folie 2012). Stone....b/c of pretty much everything. And Avery....also because everything they offer rocks. It's a 3-way tie for me.
NervousDad
BFM
Victory, they got me hooked on craft beers.
CastleHollow
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I think I'd have to go with Avery
Bell's would be a close second, with DFH right behind
Bell's would be a close second, with DFH right behind
Dynachrome
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O'so
http://osobrewing.com/Home.php
Bell's a close second.
http://bellsbeer.com/about/
There are others i really like, but these two have stuff I don't find exact duplicates of elsewhere and I like their daring attitudes.
http://osobrewing.com/Home.php
Bell's a close second.
http://bellsbeer.com/about/
There are others i really like, but these two have stuff I don't find exact duplicates of elsewhere and I like their daring attitudes.
Petekiteworld
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Hill farmstead, by far the best overall brewery in the world.
^^^^
othellomcbane
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Yeah, I'm going to have to go with this. Three Floyds would be a close second. Both breweries do something in almost every style, so you got the variety, and they do it all uncannily well.
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