Your favorite beers so far? Don't know much about beer

Smuttynose Winter Ale

Red Dog.

It is uncommonly smooth.

Three Floyds Alpha King

Bell's Two Hearted Ale

Lagunitas Little Sumpin' Sumpin'

Two Brothers Cane and Abel

Great Lakes Buring River

Blue Point!

'Gansett Neighbor

Henry Weinhards - a good Portland, OR brew (IPA, Lager & Red Ale)that is reasonable cost. They used to be only on west coast and I found now at Krogers now east coast. Used to have to wait to visit parents in CA to get some. They sponsored Masters World Track in Portland a few decades back.

Brian wrote:

I am not that knowledgeable about beer (mostly just into IPAs and other hoppy styles), but I think of Avery as sort of like Boulder's version of Odell's - a good diverse under-rated brewery that has plenty of good stuff, good variety, and at a reasonable price for a good micro-brew. Most people visiting Fort Collins are jazzed about New Belgium and, not to belittle them, but Odell I think has better regular offerings. I could drink nothing but Avery and Odells and have a really nice variety of beer for pleasure drinking without going broke.

I would say Avery Maharaja is almost as good as Firestone Walker Double Jack and generally much less expensive. Their standard IPA is really good too.

Hey Brian. We sometimes get Avery back here in Greenville. Their IPA is one of my favorites. I'm not sure if it makes it's way out to you, but the Sweetwater IPA out of Atlanta is my favorite right now. It has a great nose and a very fresh taste.

I found Sam Adams Whitewater IPA for the first time at my local beer store. It's pretty good stuff. Sam Adams always puts up a solid effort.

Can anyone list any Midwest IPA beers that might be attainable in KY. I've tried about everyone I can find in the liquor stores.

Brian wrote:

I am not that knowledgeable about beer (mostly just into IPAs and other hoppy styles), but I think of Avery as sort of like Boulder's version of Odell's - a good diverse under-rated brewery that has plenty of good stuff, good variety, and at a reasonable price for a good micro-brew. Most people visiting Fort Collins are jazzed about New Belgium and, not to belittle them, but Odell I think has better regular offerings. I could drink nothing but Avery and Odells and have a really nice variety of beer for pleasure drinking without going broke.

I would say Avery Maharaja is almost as good as Firestone Walker Double Jack and generally much less expensive. Their standard IPA is really good too.

Interesting. In Boston a bomber of FW Double Jack is a buck or two cheaper than Avery Maharaja. Love both of em.

Bang wrote:

Look for Session beer from Full Sail out of Portland. They come in 12 packs of 11 oz bottles and are shaped like small Red Stripe bottles. Under the cap is an image of a Rock, Paper, or Scissor. Session comes in Red (normal) and Black (stronger). I like the red, it tastes like and looks like a good quality American lager from yesteryear.

I like the black Session beer. Little strong and yet smooth tasting...

Can't go wrong with Guinness on tap either! Dang, I'm hankering for one now but I have cut out alcohol this week....:(

Russian River Supplication

Russian River Consecration

Unibroue Trois Pistoles

Unibroue La Fin Du Monde

Petrus Pale Sour

Boneyard Hop Venom

Deschutes Black Butte

Deschutes The Abyss

Ayinger Celebrator

Sam Smith Oatmeal Stout

Anacortes IPA

Weihenstephaner Hefeweissbier

Aecht Schlenkerla Rauchbier Marzen

Allagash White

Victory Hop Devil

Schneider Aventinus

Elysian The Immortal

AleSmith Horny Devil

I don't always drink beer, but when I do, I prefer St. Arnolds (Houston) Elissa IPA.

from duluth - Lake Superior Special Ale

from twin cities - Surly Abrasive (only around new year)

- Surly Furious (year round)

Fast Guy wrote:

I really like anything Dogfish Head, Saranac, and Victory right now.

The Victory Storm King is incredible.

I was recently in NC and had some really good ones. Foothills Jade IPA was quite possibly the best IPA I've ever had, but it's only available on tap at the moment.

There's been a similar microbrew explosion in the UK in the past few years. Kernel, Thornbridge, Dark Star all make good stuff. But Magic Rock are absolutely killing it right now - everything they make is awesome!

Is Falls City still in business. My parents moved from Kentucky in the 50s-and my dad used to drink it when our family went back to visit. I think I still have a Falls City church key kicking around my silverware drawer.

joho wrote:

Can anyone list any Midwest IPA beers that might be attainable in KY. I've tried about everyone I can find in the liquor stores.

computer.com wrote:

I was recently in NC and had some really good ones. Foothills Jade IPA was quite possibly the best IPA I've ever had, but it's only available on tap at the moment.

You made me so happy with this comment! Thanks man.

Blue Pointer Brewery sponsors a 10 mile race this weekend. Free beer after the race, all varieties I believe. I let you know what good.

Hardywood Brewery is becoming one of my favs to stop for a good beer. They have AMAZING Gingerbread Stout which scored at perfect 100 on Beer Advocate list. Anything by Starr Hill Brewery is damn good too.

LeadvilleNative wrote:

Is Falls City still in business. My parents moved from Kentucky in the 50s-and my dad used to drink it when our family went back to visit. I think I still have a Falls City church key kicking around my silverware drawer.

joho wrote:

Can anyone list any Midwest IPA beers that might be attainable in KY. I've tried about everyone I can find in the liquor stores.

They brought it back. I don't remember trying it but it is everywhere in Louisville.