Ranking of states by beer... interesting.

[Broham1]

Wisconsin not in the top 5... Not to say Oregon doesn't have good beer. But, just because you have the most breweries does not mean you are the best beer state.



I am seriously calling shenanigans on this.

It's not "just because you have the most breweries." Try reading the article again. Oregon is rightly placed.

 

[kcmobrewer]

Woot! Missouri is No 11! Love me some Boulevard and love my hometown of KC

 

[brewbama]

I'm just happy Alabama is in the top half! We're never in the top half of anything! LOL


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[brettwasbtd]

I saw this.

As a Maryland resident, I'm going to disagree with this. We've got some damn good breweries here.

They discuss Flying Dog, which is good stuff...don't get me wrong. However, we've got Burley Oak, Clipper City, The Brewer's Art, Baltimore-Washington Beer Works, Peabody, Fin City, Heavy Seas, Monocacy Brewing, DuClaw...

Maryland is getting some good stuff.

Virginia is also getting a Stone down in Norfolk/Va Beach area.

Ya missed some of the other big MD breweries. Also not a fan of classifying Delaware as only dogfish.. There are a lot of other solid breweries in de Fordham/old dominion, twin lakes, 16 mile etc

 

[sierra_charlie]

I grew up in Missouri (great beers), I now live in Ohio (great beers) and I travel to and drink a lot of beers from Pennsylvania (great beers).

I guess I won't argue with those rankings, however arbitrary they may be.

As much as I love homebrews and craft beers, Yuengling is pretty damn good for a commercial brew (and I won't even go there with them being the oldest brewery in the US, lol).

Just my $0.02, and worth what you paid for it.

SC

 

[ArkotRamathorn]

It's not "just because you have the most breweries." Try reading the article again. Oregon is rightly placed.

I'm not necessarily saying that Wisconsin should be in 1st place. I'm more rankled because Wisconsin isnt even in the top 5. I was making reference to Oregon having the most breweries per capita, I was being hyperbolic and irreverent. (Hell, I seriously want to move to Portland some day because they have such a great beer scene, and foodie scene, and bicycle friendly, less disgusting winter weather than Wisconsin, access is fresh seafood, among other things, so not hating on Oregon)

 

[clarkpadgett]

Sigh. Another list with Mississippi at the bottom.

 

[soccerdad]

I'm just happy Alabama is in the top half! We're never in the top half of anything! LOL

Hey - what about NCAA violations ???? Or meth busts ???

 

[brewbama]

Hey - what about NCAA violations ???? Or meth busts ???

Well... There is that...


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[Rotgut]

With the states I've been to, this article seems pretty good. Hawaii, Nevada, Utah, Colorado, Washington, Oregon, California.. all look pretty well placed to me.

My favorite beer state is Oregon (Portland and Eugene areas, at least), hands down. Seems like there is a great pub on every street, and a lot of great beer. True, quantity does not necessarily equal quality... but in Oregon's case, I would agree that there is both. I live in CA and we have some great breweries here. But I very much enjoy my trips to Oregon.

 

[kcmobrewer]

Haven't been to Portland yet. However my trip to Santa Rosa was amazing


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[drainbamage]

I'm honestly surprised KY made it as high as it did (which admittedly still isn't very high). Aside from a handful of breweries in Lexington and Louisville, the rest of the state doesn't have much going on, and distribution is fairly limited at that. Makes me sad for those behind us.

 

[Xpertskir]

Was surprised to see the Oklahoma ranking. Figured we'd be at the bottom of the list. Have seen Prairie Artisinal on the shelves but have passed them up. Will have to taste what all the fuss is about.

If you live in Oklahoma and haven't tried prairie...you're doing beer wrong.

 

[LakeErieMonster]

I dont think it is that bad of a list. Michigan, PA, and Ohio are all pretty properly ranked.

 

[Denny]

Wisconsin not in the top 5... Not to say Oregon doesn't have good beer. But, just because you have the most breweries does not mean you are the best beer state.

I am seriously calling shenanigans on this.

You should visit...then you'd know.

 

[ArkotRamathorn]

You should visit...then you'd know.

I should just delete my original post, I was being hyperbolic and joking

As I said above if I was going to move out of Wisconsin, I would pick Portland/surrounding suburbs of Portland as where I would want to move to for a myriad number of reasons including the delicious beer. Just home-town syndrome that I think Wisconsin shouldve at least been in the top 5 (not in any way suggesting Wisconsin is better than Oregon).

Hell, I want to move there just so anytime I say Oregon the natives will say to me "You must be from Wisconsin" (cause of my 'accent', aka midwestern, the only language anyone can understand).

 

[Denny]

I should just delete my original post, I was being hyperbolic and joking

As I said above if I was going to move out of Wisconsin, I would pick Portland/surrounding suburbs of Portland as where I would want to move to for a myriad number of reasons including the delicious beer. Just home-town syndrome that I think Wisconsin shouldve at least been in the top 5 (not in any way suggesting Wisconsin is better than Oregon).

Hell, I want to move there just so anytime I say Oregon the natives will say to me "You must be from Wisconsin" (cause of my 'accent', aka midwestern, the only language anyone can understand).

Don't worry, you'll be fine. I came from IA and nobody ever called me on the accent!

 

[Broham1]

I should just delete my original post, I was being hyperbolic and joking



As I said above if I was going to move out of Wisconsin, I would pick Portland/surrounding suburbs of Portland as where I would want to move to for a myriad number of reasons including the delicious beer. Just home-town syndrome that I think Wisconsin shouldve at least been in the top 5 (not in any way suggesting Wisconsin is better than Oregon).



Hell, I want to move there just so anytime I say Oregon the natives will say to me "You must be from Wisconsin" (cause of my 'accent', aka midwestern, the only language anyone can understand).

You'll feel right at home at my absolute favorite watering hole: http://www.saraveza.com

 

[jdm61]

I'm honestly surprised KY made it as high as it did (which admittedly still isn't very high). Aside from a handful of breweries in Lexington and Louisville, the rest of the state doesn't have much going on, and distribution is fairly limited at that. Makes me sad for those behind us.

Aside from Lexington, Louisville and the Newport area, Kentucky doesn't have a lot going on period. With that said, I would sure like to see the brothers at the Trappist abbey at Gethsemani make some beer, but I guess they are too busy with the super yummy fudge and cheese.

 

[Komocabo]

I hate the Oregon Ducks, but I love Oregon beer! I've been an Oregonian for my entire life. Its beautiful (coast, mountains, valleys, lakes, rivers, high deserts, etc., all in about an hour's drive) and the beer is fantastic. From the small Belgian Farmhouse "Agrarian" to the big boys like Rogue, Ninkasi, etc. Hop Valley has been growing and makes great beer. I am planning to open a brewery here in June 2016 and can't wait to be a part of the brewing scene.

Although, I don't have a beard, so I plan to change that stereotype

 

[Komocabo]

ArkotRamathorn... we forgive you brother. Come on out here and we'll show you what's up. I get that you didn't mean it. Cheers.

 

[Komocabo]

Oh, and I agree with the article that Salem sucks... pretty much a carp hole. I love the line in Anchorman 2. "I've travelled out of the country 3 times. Twice to Mexico, and once to Salem, Oregon." (not an exact quote... gonna watch that now actually)

 

[jammin]

Oregon kills it and this article didnt even break out the heavy weaponry.

Barley Brown's is probably the best IPA brewer in the US and one of the best breweries period:
http://www.barleybrownsbeer.com/awards/


Boneyard: Hop Venom, RPM, Notorious and Suge Knight


De Garde: World class sours

 

[Komocabo]

Boneyard's RPM is my favorite IPA on the market.

 

[masonsjax]

I saw this.

As a Maryland resident, I'm going to disagree with this. We've got some damn good breweries here.

They discuss Flying Dog, which is good stuff...don't get me wrong. However, we've got Burley Oak, Clipper City, The Brewer's Art, Baltimore-Washington Beer Works, Peabody, Fin City, Heavy Seas, Monocacy Brewing, DuClaw...

Maryland is getting some good stuff.

Virginia is also getting a Stone down in Norfolk/Va Beach area.

Also Union, Milkhouse at Stillpoint, Brewer's Alley, Barley & Hops, and the amazing beers from Frey's.

 

[pdxal]

Hey, let's face it. The story is opinion and any list like this is going to invite debate as well as page hits.
Most everybody is going to argue that their state is the best.
I'm biased being an Oregonian, and I'll admit it. I will say, though, that if you haven't visited Portland and Bend, you shouldn't be arguing against Oregon as being high ranked on the list. The beer and beer culture is amazing. Tons of good/great breweries (52 at last count) and tons of beer bars in a city with about half a million, and 70+ breweries in the 2 million metro Portland area and a at least 13 solid breweries in Bend with 80,000 population makes for a lot of good beer.

 

[drainbamage]

Aside from Lexington, Louisville and the Newport area, Kentucky doesn't have a lot going on period. With that said, I would sure like to see the brothers at the Trappist abbey at Gethsemani make some beer, but I guess they are too busy with the super yummy fudge and cheese.

That'd be so awesome...I wish they would!

 

[hunter_le five]

Most everybody is going to argue that their state is the best.

I don't think *most* people would argue that, unless they are delusional. There are a handful of states that are known craft beer Meccas, and anybody from a different state would be hard pressed to argue how their state could be "better" than all of them in this regard.

Texas has come a *long* way in the craft beer scene over the past 2 decades. We now have tons of great breweries in the state, including several nationally renowned ones (jester king, st Arnold, deep ellum, etc). Hell, my little town now has 3 breweries by itself, and probably a dozen within a short driving distance. I wouldn't even begin to argue that my state is the BEST... Though I might argue we should be a little but higher on the list.


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[Denny]

I hate the Oregon Ducks, but I love Oregon beer! I've been an Oregonian for my entire life. Its beautiful (coast, mountains, valleys, lakes, rivers, high deserts, etc., all in about an hour's drive) and the beer is fantastic. From the small Belgian Farmhouse "Agrarian" to the big boys like Rogue, Ninkasi, etc. Hop Valley has been growing and makes great beer. I am planning to open a brewery here in June 2016 and can't wait to be a part of the brewing scene.

Although, I don't have a beard, so I plan to change that stereotype

Hey, by then used equipment should be really cheap!

 

[MyCarHasAbs]

I'd like to know where DC is on that list. Tons of great breweries in the District.