MDC 5,893 Posted February 28, 2020 Got this list from an article in The Drink’s Business. Half the “craft” breweries on it were owned by major brands like Molson. I left Blue Moon off because fock them. I haven’t tried a lot on the list. I like a cold Sierra Nevada Pale Ale but it’s so hoppy I am done with one. Yards and Victory (two locals) are my faves. Edit: Yards Philly Pale Ale - delicious my favorite. For non US beers I live German whites and Franziskanner is king. I have and enjoy a few Guinesses per year too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Meglamaniac 380 Posted February 28, 2020 SA Oktoberfest SA Boston Lager SA Winter Lager Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tanatastic 2,061 Posted February 28, 2020 Going with blue moon, it’s kind of like shock top. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KayJay1971 238 Posted February 28, 2020 Franziskaner Hefeweizen That stuff is amazing. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bier Meister 1,514 Posted February 28, 2020 New Belgium North Coast Ommegang Allegash Unibroue Avery Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bier Meister 1,514 Posted February 28, 2020 4 minutes ago, KayJay1971 said: Franziskaner Hefeweizen That stuff is amazing. And their Dunkels Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bostonlager 2,465 Posted February 28, 2020 Way too many good ones out there to do a poll. Set up a tournament bracket. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KayJay1971 238 Posted February 28, 2020 Just now, Bier Meister said: And their Dunkels I do enjoy the Allegash as well. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MDC 5,893 Posted February 28, 2020 2 minutes ago, KayJay1971 said: Franziskaner Hefeweizen That stuff is amazing. Word, it is the best. I’d drink nothing but FH but I’d wake up with awful hangover. I love it though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MTSkiBum 1,594 Posted February 28, 2020 Fat Tire is my favorite craft beer, although for Colorado breweries I prefer the Breckenridge brewery overall. I do not consider Shiner a craft beer. St Arnold's is who I think of as the Texas craft brewery. I quit drinking during the week a while ago. Friday night can't get here fast enough. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bier Meister 1,514 Posted February 28, 2020 4 minutes ago, MTSkiBum said: Fat Tire is my favorite craft beer, although for Colorado breweries I prefer the Breckenridge brewery overall. Fat Tire is fine, but their Lips of Faith and collaborations are fantastic. Breckenridge Brewery seemed kind of average Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KayJay1971 238 Posted February 28, 2020 16 minutes ago, MDC said: Word, it is the best. I’d drink nothing but FH but I’d wake up with awful hangover. I love it though. I also link: Pranqster Great White Paulaner There may be more... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Frozenbeernuts 1,652 Posted February 28, 2020 21st amendment brew free or die blood orange ipa. Best there is Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Djgb13 2,338 Posted February 28, 2020 Wicked Weed 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hardcore troubadour 12,657 Posted February 28, 2020 Bud Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Frozenbeernuts 1,652 Posted February 28, 2020 9 minutes ago, Hardcore troubadour said: Bud So nasty Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
supermike80 1,286 Posted February 28, 2020 Founders Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KayJay1971 238 Posted February 28, 2020 1 hour ago, Frozenbeernuts said: 21st amendment brew free or die blood orange ipa. Best there is I am not a big IPA guy but the ones that have blood orange and other citrus flavors are good to me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Strike 3,979 Posted February 28, 2020 If I have to pick one it's Sam. But I like various IPA's as well, and Lagunitas is very good. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
5-Points 2,732 Posted February 28, 2020 Gotta go with Sierra Nevada. If nothing else because they're sorta local. Plus, they make me money. So... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
5-Points 2,732 Posted February 28, 2020 1 hour ago, KayJay1971 said: Franziskaner Hefeweizen That stuff is amazing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Intense Observer 344 Posted February 28, 2020 From your list: Lagunitas Sierra Nevada New Belgium Sweetwater The rest Although Goose Island makes the OG bourbon stouts and BCBCS (Bourbon County Brand Coffee Stout) that is released every Black Friday is probably the best beer made by any on that list and arguably a top 5 in the industry. https://www.beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/1146/57747/ I just noticed they quit brewing it in 2017 Anyone else in to bourbon coffee stouts? Recommend an alternative? Eta: they still have a lineup of bourbon stouts, just no more BCBCS. Looks like they replaced it with Cafe de Olla Stout. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
frank 2,147 Posted February 28, 2020 1 hour ago, Djgb13 said: Wicked Weed 1 hour ago, Hardcore troubadour said: Bud Wrong thread. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Djgb13 2,338 Posted February 28, 2020 8 minutes ago, frank said: Wrong thread. I DID see where a company now has a weed beer. Got the thc in it. Sounds disgusting to me Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jerryskids 5,206 Posted February 29, 2020 Went New Belgium; their Belgian ales are great (e.g., Trippel). Funny about that Franziswhatsit Hefe; I was at a place called Cold Beer and Cheeseburgers last Saturday and tried it, I would say it was good (I ordered a second of the same) but it didn't wow me for some reason. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bier Meister 1,514 Posted February 29, 2020 11 minutes ago, jerryskids said: Went New Belgium; their Belgian ales are great (e.g., Trippel). Funny about that Franziswhatsit Hefe; I was at a place called Cold Beer and Cheeseburgers last Saturday and tried it, I would say it was good (I ordered a second of the same) but it didn't wow me for some reason. it is what a hefe is supposed to be (also paulaner, erdinger, weishenstephaner, etc) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jerryskids 5,206 Posted February 29, 2020 58 minutes ago, Bier Meister said: it is what a hefe is supposed to be (also paulaner, erdinger, weishenstephaner, etc) I know, and I recalled enjoying those others more. Maybe it has been too long and I've had too many Blue Moons. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KSB2424 3,083 Posted February 29, 2020 I voted Lagunitas out of those options. My favorite is Wicked Weed out of Asheville, NC though. Not sure if they are sold nationally or not. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thornton Melon 544 Posted February 29, 2020 While there are several I could name not on this list, my favorite from this list is Sam Adams. Even though I've tried a number of their beers, I think their best is plain old Boston Lager. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bier Meister 1,514 Posted February 29, 2020 1 hour ago, jerryskids said: I know, and I recalled enjoying those others more. Maybe it has been too long and I've had too many Blue Moons. Have you tried hoegaarden? blue moon is coors version of a Belgian wit Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SUXBNME 1,337 Posted February 29, 2020 Craft beer is for unmanly faggits. There. I said it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kutulu 1,551 Posted February 29, 2020 Something's going on and I'll probably never get it Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
frank 2,147 Posted February 29, 2020 39 minutes ago, kutulu said: Something's going on and I'll probably never get it I found myself naked in the middle of the floor. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FeelingMN 273 Posted February 29, 2020 Voted Sierra Nevada. Their Torpedo and Hazy IPAs are great. Lagunitas and New Belgium also have good beers. Personal favorites not listed: Bell's Two Hearted is my go to. Ballast Point Sculpin. Surly Todd the Axeman. Founders Backwoods Bastard. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Strike 3,979 Posted February 29, 2020 4 hours ago, SUXBNME said: Craft beer is for unmanly faggits. There. I said it. Real men drink Kewrs Light!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bandrus1 413 Posted February 29, 2020 I think Trillium is the most consistent brewery to me Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hawkeye21 1,855 Posted February 29, 2020 From that list I went with Lagunitas. Evil Twin is one of my favorite for stouts. Toppling Goliath has great IPAs. New Glarus has the best fruit beers I've ever had and one of the coolest breweries. Founders is another one of my favorites for stouts. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Herbivore 905 Posted March 1, 2020 Lagunitas and Sierra Nevada from the list. Harpoon IPA. Ballast Point Grapefruit Sculpin. I basically only drink IPAs. White beers and Hefes are disgusting. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
5-Points 2,732 Posted March 1, 2020 On 2/29/2020 at 5:12 AM, bandrus1 said: I think Trillium is the most consistent brewery to me I think Trillium is the most consistent brewery to you too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TimmySmith 2,782 Posted March 1, 2020 Went with Sierra Nevada because it would be my go-to of those on the list. Heavy Seas, Dogfish are local beers here that I would goto before. Also Stone. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
