bleedorange Posted June 19, 2013 Share Posted June 19, 2013 Hixter mentioned visiting a small brewery on a trip to bring back bottles to Texas in another thread. I know there is a Now Drinking thread, but I thought this topic deserved its own thread. Texas just passed a series of laws to allow small breweries and brewpubs to sell their own beer to consumers on site (yes, baby steps). We're going through a bit of a craft beer revolution and it's exciting to see all the different breweries pop up. There are a couple around Fort Worth that recently opened that are excellent: Martin House and Revolver in nearby Granbury. Any favorites in your corners of the world? Anyone real familiar with the Seattle area? I'm planning a trip up there soon and would love to know where to start and what to try. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Hixter Posted June 19, 2013 Share Posted June 19, 2013 Real Ale in Blanco.Freetail Brewing in San Antonio (brewpub).Jester King, (512), Independence in Austin.No Label in Katy. Cigar City in Tampa and Firestone-Walker in Paso Robles, California, are probably my two favorite breweries. This is where I'm visiting before Solid Sound. I'm planning to harvest some of their renowned yeast from the dregs of a few cans for use in my brewing experiments. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tweedling Posted June 19, 2013 Share Posted June 19, 2013 Nice thread. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Hixter Posted June 19, 2013 Share Posted June 19, 2013 Anyone going to the Great American Beer Festival in Denver this October? I attend every year -- great city and great beers. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
calvino Posted June 19, 2013 Share Posted June 19, 2013 Chicago has become a brewery boom town over the last few years. I recently moved to Flossmoor, IL (south suburb) - we have our own Flossmoor Station Restaurant and Brewery. Really tasty brews and food. Also just over the border in Munster, IN - there is Three Floyds Brewery (the beer geek Mecca) Half Acre Beer Company - 4257 N Lincoln Ave, ChicagoPipeworks Brewing Company - 1675 N Western Ave, ChicagoSpiteful Brewing - 1815 W Berteau Ave Unit 15, ChicagoRevolution Brewing Company - Brewpub - 2323 N Milwaukee Ave, ChicagoMetropolitan Brewing - 5121 N Ravenswood Ave, ChicagoHaymarket Pub & Brewery - 737 W Randolph St, ChicagoGoose Island Beer Co. - 1800 W Fulton St, ChicagoGoose Island Clybourn - 1800 N Clybourn Ave, ChicagoGoose Island Wrigleyville - 3535 N Clark St, ChicagoLocal Option - 1102 W Webster Ave, ChicagoRock Bottom Restaurant & Brewery - 1 W Grand Ave, ChicagoPiece Brewery & Pizzeria - 1927 W North Ave, ChicagoFinch's Beer Co. - 4565 N Elston Ave, ChicagoBegyle Brewing Company - 1800 W Cuyler Ave Ste 1E, ChicagoAtlas Brewing Company - 2747 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago5 Rabbit Cerveceria - 6398 W 74th St, ChicagoBaderbräu Brewing Company - 40 E Chicago Ave, ChicagoOff Color Brewing - 3925 W Dickens Ave, ChicagoHopothesis Beer Company - 730 W Randolph St, ChicagoDryHop Brewers - 3155 N Broadway St, ChicagoArgus Brewery - 11314 S Front St, ChicagoAle Syndicate - 2601 W Diversey Ave, ChicagoMoonshine - 1824 W Division St, ChicagoLake Effect Brewing Co. - 4727 W Montrose Ave, ChicagoChicago Beer Company - 1140 W Randolph St, Chicago Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ih8music Posted June 19, 2013 Share Posted June 19, 2013 If you're in the Detroit area you have to hit Dragonmead. It's been a few years since I've been there, but they always had a ridiculously large selection of great beers, all brewed on site. The bar/setting is not much to look at, but the beer will bring you back for more. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Hixter Posted June 19, 2013 Share Posted June 19, 2013 Also just over the border in Munster, IN - there is Three Floyds Brewery (the beer geek Mecca)My neighbor (a former TX sales rep for Victory Brewing) was in Chicago a few months ago and trekked over to Three Floyds. He was confused when an employee started explaining Indiana beers laws -- he didn't realize that he'd left Illinois. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
uncool2pillow Posted June 19, 2013 Share Posted June 19, 2013 I'm doing a bike ride next week to hit a bunch of Des Moines area microbreweries http://515brewing.com/ http://confluencebrewing.com/ http://www.courtavebrew.com/ http://www.raccoonbrew.com/ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Winston Legthigh Posted June 19, 2013 Share Posted June 19, 2013 I've been a big fan of Summit Extra Pale Ale (brewed in St. Paul, MN) for over 20 years. It was the first microbrew I was ever introduced to. Current favorites include Bell's Two Hearted, and Half Acre Daisy Cutter Quote Link to post Share on other sites
calvino Posted June 19, 2013 Share Posted June 19, 2013 I've been a big fan of Summit Extra Pale Ale (brewed in St. Paul, MN) for over 20 years. It was the first microbrew I was ever introduced to. Current favorites include Bell's Two Hearted, and Half Acre Daisy Cutter My favorite, too -- followed by Stone IPA Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LouieB Posted June 19, 2013 Share Posted June 19, 2013 I don't hardly drink but if you get up Wisconsin way, New Glarus Brewery makes great cheap craft beers in various flavors. LouieB Quote Link to post Share on other sites
uncool2pillow Posted June 19, 2013 Share Posted June 19, 2013 I've been a big fan of Summit Extra Pale Ale (brewed in St. Paul, MN) for over 20 years. It was the first microbrew I was ever introduced to. Me too! Toured there circa 1994 and the guy pouring samples was a fellow Luther College alum, so he kept our glasses full. Great time! I don't hardly drink but if you get up Wisconsin way, New Glarus Brewery makes great cheap craft beers in various flavors. LouieB I had some New Glaurus a couple of weeks ago. Can't remember which one, but it was good. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
calvino Posted June 19, 2013 Share Posted June 19, 2013 (edited) I don't hardly drink but if you get up Wisconsin way, New Glarus Brewery makes great cheap craft beers in various flavors. LouieBA nice, quaint town, too. The use to make a Belgium Red Ale that was fantastic - haven't seen it awhile, though. A couple of weeks ago I passed through WI on the way to MN and bought a bottle of New Glarus Serendipity - a bit like the Belgium Red, but not nearly as good. They use to distribute to the Chicago area in the late 90's - but I think they got a little over their skis with production and they pulled out. I take that back - see below - the distributor laws in Illinois has always been f'd up. Today the company brews a variety of beers, with its Spotted Cow label leading in sales. New Glarus Brewing company beers are sold exclusively in Wisconsin. From 1998 to 2002, the company's brews were also sold in Illinois, with a majority of its sales in greater Chicago. After a dispute with its distributor, New Glarus Brewing ceased sales in Illinois. Edited June 19, 2013 by calvino Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LouieB Posted June 20, 2013 Share Posted June 20, 2013 I was particularly impressed with the coffee stout that NG makes. I love that you can go up there and get a mixed 6 pack for under 10 bucks. LouieB Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bleedorange Posted June 20, 2013 Author Share Posted June 20, 2013 Right now my three favorite beers are: Revolver's Blood & Honey (wheat ale flavored with blood orange zest and local honey)Real Ale's Hans PilsLakewood's The Temptress (imperial milk stout) If any of y'all are in Texas, you need to seek these out. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Moss Posted June 21, 2013 Share Posted June 21, 2013 I can't go a mile in any direction here in Boulder without hitting a good microbrewery. As far as Colorado faves: 1. Avery - IPA - I drink this stuff by the bucketfull, my fave IPA or Ellies Brown Ale 2. Oskar Blues - Dales Pale Ale and Ten Fidy (Imperial Stout) 3. Boulder Beer - Hazed and infused or MOJO or Flashback 4. ODells - Red Ale or Levity 5. Left hand brewing - Milk Stout Non colorado beer I had recently and really loved - Russian river - Pliny the Elder Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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