Craft beer in the U.S

[sucanushie]

Just got back from Chicago, found a beer store with more kinds of beer then you could imagine. I was like a kid in a candy store.

These are the ones I bought.

Dog Fish - 60 Minute IPA
Dog Fish - Raison D'Etre
Dog Fish - Positive Contact
Sierra Nevada - KELLERWEIS
Sierra Nevada - Pale Ale
Revolution - Anti-Hero IPA
Revolution - Bottom Up Wit
Three Floyds - Dreadnaught Imperial IPA

ETA Blue Moon and some beer renamed Hopolooza at a bar close to Grant Park. We were there for Lollapalooza


They were all very good. So hard to pick a favourite.

[LiverDance]

Nice list

[mr x]

Good stuff indeed.

[ottiscan]

While visiting my brother in New Hampshire we visited The Beer Store, they sell no "Corporate" Beers, just micro and craft beers.
The selection is amazing. We had steak for supper......I think.

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[chicanuck]

Just got back from Chicago, found a beer store with more kinds of beer then you could imagine. I was like a kid in a candy store.

These are the ones I bought.

Dog Fish - 60 Minute IPA
Dog Fish - Raison D'Etre
Dog Fish - Positive Contact
Sierra Nevada - KELLERWEIS
Sierra Nevada - Pale Ale
Revolution - Anti-Hero IPA
Revolution - Bottom Up Wit
Three Floyds - Dreadnaught Imperial IPA

ETA Blue Moon and some beer renamed Hopolooza at a bar close to Grant Park. We were there for Lollapalooza


They were all very good. So hard to pick a favourite.

Impressive list (but I have only tried a few of them), I have heard awesome things about the Dreadnaught IIPA. I am planning my next trip to Chicago this fall (wife's family lives there) and I am going to take a day trip to visit the 3 Floyd's Brewery. For anyone else visiting the Windy City, for Belgian Beer I would suggest the HopLeaf on Clark and for wicked Margarita's (and Mexican food), I would suggest Fernando's on Lincoln.

- chicanuck

[chalmers]

I've told you in person, but Three Floyds is a must-visit when in the Chicago area. Plus you can visit Flossmoor Station on the way down or back.

[chicanuck]

Thanks for the heads up on Flossmoor Station, I will definitely check it out.

[Tony L]

If you ever get the chance to get Sculpin IPA, grab it. It is one hell of a tasty IPA

[LiverDance]

If you ever get the chance to get Sculpin IPA, grab it. It is one hell of a tasty IPA

Easy to clone as well as it came from homebrewers http://www.homebrewersassociation.org/f ... ic=11150.0" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

[TheLocalTraveler]

While visiting my brother in New Hampshire we visited The Beer Store, they sell no "Corporate" Beers, just micro and craft beers.
The selection is amazing. We had steak for supper......I think.

http://www.thebeerstorenh.com/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Good tip. We're heading to Portsmouth later this month and plan on checking out Smuttynose, Portsmouth Brewery, Red Hook, Great Rhythms & Earth Eagle, plus WHYM Craft Beer Cafe.

[ottiscan]

If you can find one, it's a seasonal brew, try a Cape Ann Fisherman's Navigator Dopple Bock. Great tasting brew.
They have other great offerings as well.

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[LiverDance]

While visiting my brother in New Hampshire we visited The Beer Store, they sell no "Corporate" Beers, just micro and craft beers.
The selection is amazing. We had steak for supper......I think.

http://www.thebeerstorenh.com/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Good tip. We're heading to Portsmouth later this month and plan on checking out Smuttynose, Portsmouth Brewery, Red Hook, Great Rhythms & Earth Eagle, plus WHYM Craft Beer Cafe.

Try and hit up the Blackbirch in Kittery http://beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/27726" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; it's awesome