Sorry, Marshall's didn't make the list. I don't have a dog in this fight since I can't drink beer anymore. I dream about drinking tall, cold glasses of ale, lager, and stout, but when it causes pain, it's easily avoided.
Argue amongst yourselves:
http://www.homebrewersassociation.org/pages/community/news/show?title=2011-best-beers (http://www.homebrewersassociation.org/pages/community/news/show?title=2011-best-beers)
1. Russian River Pliny the Elder
2. Bell's Two Hearted Ale
T3. Dogfish Head 90 Minute IPA
T3. Founders Kentucky Breakfast Stout
5. Bell's Hopslam
6. Stone Arrogant Bastard
7. Sierra Nevada Celebration
T8. Sierra Nevada Torpedo
T8. Stone Ruination
10. Sierra Nevada Pale Ale
11. Stone Sublimely Self Righteous
12. Sierra Nevada Bigfoot Barleywine
13. Goose Island Bourbon County Stout
T14. Great Lakes Edmund Fitzgerald Porter
T14. Oskar Blues Dale's Pale Ale
T16. Dogfish Head 60 Minute IPA
T16. New Glarus Belgian Red
18. North Coast Old Rasputin
19. Bell's Expedition Stout
T20. Deschutes The Abyss
T20. Left Hand Milk Stout
T20. Odell IPA
T20. Samuel Adams Noble Pils
T20. Surly Furious
T20. Troegs Nugget Nectar
T26. Rogue Dead Guy Ale
T26. Samuel Adams Boston Lager
28. Anchor Steam
T29. Bear Republic Racer 5
T29. Ommegang Three Philosophers
T29. Oskar Blues Ten Fidy
T29. Three Floyds Alpha King
T29. Three Floyds Dark Lord
T34. Avery Maharaja
T34. Dogfish Head Indian Brown
T34. Dogfish Head Palo Santo Marron
T34. Three Floyds Gumballhead
T38. Dogfish Head 120 Minute IPA
T38. Lost Abbey Angel's Share
T38. New Belgium La Folie
T38. New Belgium Ranger
T38. Oskar Blues Old Chub
T43. Ballast Point Sculpin IPA
T43. Great Divide Yeti
T43. New Belgium 1554
T43. Russian River Blind Pig
T43. Ska Modus Hoperandi
T48. Alesmith Speedway Stout
T48. Dark Horse Crooked Tree
T48. Green Flash West Coast IPA
T48. Summit EPA
T48. Victory Prima Pils
How many of these can we try here in Oklahoma without leaving the state and sneaking it back across the border?
T43=couple of Tulsans (Vincents) up in Colorado! Way to go!
I'll take my Stella or Heinies on tap.....
Left Hand Milk Stout and Sam Adams Boston Lager are the only two on that list I've ever had. Sam Adams making a top 50 list is suspect in my book. How could you have all these New Belgium varieties and totally leave off Fat Tire Ale. That's a very drinkable ale in my book. Has anyone seen Dogfish Head in any of the area liquor stores? They seem pretty highly regarded.
I've had varieties from some of the brewers mentioned, I'm sort of surprised that nothing from Avery makes the list. The Beast is an amazing Grand Cru. Also surprised Pagosa Brewery doesn't have an entry on the list, Tony Simmons, the owner and brewmaster is very well respected in the industry.
QuoteI'll take my Stella or Heinies on tap.....
Really gotta trust the attention to line and tap hygiene.
Quote from: Conan71 on June 30, 2011, 03:34:33 PM
Left Hand Milk Stout and Sam Adams Boston Lager are the only two on that list I've ever had. Sam Adams making a top 50 list is suspect in my book. How could you have all these New Belgium varieties and totally leave off Fat Tire Ale. That's a very drinkable ale in my book. Has anyone seen Dogfish Head in any of the area liquor stores? They seem pretty highly regarded.
I've had varieties from some of the brewers mentioned, I'm sort of surprised that nothing from Avery makes the list. The Beast is an amazing Grand Cru. Also surprised Pagosa Brewery doesn't have an entry on the list, Tony Simmons, the owner and brewmaster is very well respected in the industry.
Really gotta trust the attention to line and tap hygiene.
Interesting. I've had Anchor Steam MANY times (friend from San Fran introduced it to me back around 2000, when no one sold it here). While it's a good beer, don't know that it passes the muster for a top 50.
And I've had many of the Sierra Nevada brews; essentially, they're a Boulevard on the West coast. Nothing incredibly spectacular.
Marshall not making the list is only because he has limited his distribution area. He's just now distributing kegs for restaurants out of state.
Oh, and here's a photo for you, C...
(http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5068/5888433261_26b33039aa_z.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/oilerfan/5888433261/)
Quote from: Townsend on June 30, 2011, 03:28:55 PM
How many of these can we try here in Oklahoma without leaving the state and sneaking it back across the border?
I know all of the Sierras are available
I get to looking at this list and wonder how much money the New Belgium brewery donated to this guy.
;D
Quote from: Hoss on June 30, 2011, 03:45:17 PM
Interesting. I've had Anchor Steam MANY times (friend from San Fran introduced it to me back around 2000, when no one sold it here). While it's a good beer, don't know that it passes the muster for a top 50.
And I've had many of the Sierra Nevada brews; essentially, they're a Boulevard on the West coast. Nothing incredibly spectacular.
Marshall not making the list is only because he has limited his distribution area. He's just now distributing kegs for restaurants out of state.
Oh, and here's a photo for you, C...
(http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5068/5888433261_26b33039aa_z.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/oilerfan/5888433261/)
Reminds me, I need to buy a case now to enjoy after my beer lent is up after my big race in Colorado in August.
Quote from: Conan71 on June 30, 2011, 03:48:58 PM
Reminds me, I need to buy a case now to enjoy after my beer lent is up after my big race in Colorado in August.
Better go quick; the guy I talked with up at Ranch Acres told me that since they put that out this morning, they've already sold 5 cases.
Quote from: Hoss on June 30, 2011, 03:51:06 PM
Better go quick; the guy I talked with up at Ranch Acres told me that since they put that out this morning, they've already sold 5 cases.
I can always call "God" in that case if they run out. I'll probably go by after work. Need wine for the weekend anyhow.
I tried the Arrowhead last night as Fassler Hall. Me like.
I don't smoke or drink, but I always thought that "Black label" and "Stroes" Beer were some of the best beers around. Coors is over rated.
I just heard one hundred palms slap faces.
Quote from: Townsend on June 30, 2011, 03:28:55 PM
How many of these can we try here in Oklahoma without leaving the state and sneaking it back across the border?
All of the Sierra Nevada listed, Left Hand Milk Stout, many Sam Adams flavors, Rogue Dead Guy and others, Anchor Steam and others, Bear Republic Racer 5 and others, Ommegang Three Philosophers, many Avery products but not for long (they are going to discontinue OK deliveries), Great Divide Yeti and others.
Those are the ones I've seen and/or bought in Oklahoma.
Sierra Nevada Pale Ale is often considered the standard for American Pale Ale. It's different than Pale Ale from the UK, primarily by the types of hops and amount of hops.
Edit:
T43 Avery Maharaja made the list. I don't remember buying it though.
Black Label & Stroh's, just another mass market American Lager. Nothing special.
I've had most of the beers on this list and pretty much agree. I'm a hop head so take it for what it's worth. Pliny the Elder by Russian River is my favorite beer by far. My last vacation I went to Portland just to have it on tap. My 2nd favorite beer sits at 29, 3 Floyd's Alpha King. Dogfish head 90 minute comes in 3rd for me. Their 60 minute is good but 90 takes it to a whole new level.
In the top 20 we can only get the Sierra Nevada, North Coast, Sam Adams & Left Hand beers. May be able to get Oskar. Have to travel for the rest which I do often for beer.
I'm a big fan of Dogfish Head & Rogue breweries. They are like mavericks in the beer world and will try anything once when it comes to beer. If you ever get a chance to visit their breweries do so, you'll be pleased.
Blame it on OK laws for not being able to get the majority of these beers. Also blame the distributors. We are so behind when it comes to alcohol. I can't get any of my top 5 favorite beers in OK but my old standby that I drink regularly is Sierra Nevada Pale Ale. Please OK change your beer laws.
My eyes skipped North Coast Old Rasputin. I don't know why, I like it.
In my opinion the king of American beers is Dogfish Head's 120 minute IPA...it will blow your mind.
One of my favorite beers. Not quite safe for work, watch the sound level.
Stone Brewing is now available in Missouri, which is awesome for me, as that's where I buy most of my beer. Deschutes is also newly available in Missouri. And Green Flash is coming to Missouri really soon. The number of good breweries available there is really improving.
I heard Goose Island, since the sale, will be coming to Oklahoma later this year.
New Belgium is my favorite brewery, but Fat Tire is probably my least favorite of their beers. I'm loving their sours right now, La Folie and Le Terroir. My wife loves her some Oskar Blues Old Chub. Great Divide Yeti is awesome, my favorite beer I can get in Oklahoma.
Russian River is the main one on that list I wish I could get my hands on more frequently. They're in California, and they distribute in their home state and out of state to Colorado and Philadelphia. Their sours are incredible.
Dogfish 120 is GREAT. I guess it didn't make the list due to its limited supply & availability. Very good beer but it's still not Pliny. It does make my top 10 though. If you're ever in Portland visit the Horse Brass Tavern. They always have it on tap which is hard to do even in north Cali.
In terms of local beer I'm drinking the new Marshall's Arrowhead now. I like it, only because it tastes like Cascade hops was used, which is my favorite. It's good but I still think I like the Revival Red a little more, but it gives it a run for its money.
Right now I'm into the new Black IPAs. Selection is very very limited right now. If you make it to McNellie's give the Dogzilla a try. Good stuff.
Stone coming to MO? Great news! May have to make a road trip. What's the closest establishment to the border that has a great selection? Been awhile since I've had Green Flash.
I love New Belgium too and I agree, Fat Tire doesn't appeal to me but a lot of people like it. Any beer that gets the masses to quit drinking macros is a good beer to me.
I could go for some Arrogant Bastard right now.
I just can't seem to get into most beers. I tried the Marshalls McNeillies Pub Ale and forced down two, but couldn't do anymore. I tried a Samual Adams Boston Lager tap while in Boston (at Cheers to boot), and I enjoyed it at first, but after about half the class it just became too bitter to me. Boulavard Wheat was alright to me, but not enough to get me to keep drinking it. Sadly, my prefer beer is Corona. I know, shameful, but that is what I have found I enjoy beer wise. But then, it might be like me and wine, I just have to find the right one, and I just haven't yet.
Quote from: custosnox on July 01, 2011, 10:17:09 PM
Sadly, my prefer beer is Corona.
You fit the profile of a 20th Century American beer consumer. Congratulations, you win the gold ring of Blah.
Quote from: Red Arrow on July 01, 2011, 10:20:54 PM
You fit the profile of a 20th Century American beer consumer. Congratulations, you win the gold ring of Blah.
It's only been in the past five or so years that I've even started enjoying any kind of beer, so that might explain some of it as well. Adversly, I can't stand a lot of whiskies or straight drinks anymore.
Quote from: custosnox on July 01, 2011, 10:17:09 PM
I just can't seem to get into most beers. I tried the Marshalls McNeillies Pub Ale and forced down two, but couldn't do anymore. I tried a Samual Adams Boston Lager tap while in Boston (at Cheers to boot), and I enjoyed it at first, but after about half the class it just became too bitter to me. Boulavard Wheat was alright to me, but not enough to get me to keep drinking it. Sadly, my prefer beer is Corona. I know, shameful, but that is what I have found I enjoy beer wise. But then, it might be like me and wine, I just have to find the right one, and I just haven't yet.
If you like Boulevard Wheat, then you'll love the Marshall Sundown Wheat. I can't go more than two weeks without it. It's like crack...in beer form.
Quote from: Red Arrow on July 01, 2011, 10:20:54 PM
You fit the profile of a 20th Century American beer consumer. Congratulations, you win the gold ring of Blah.
Yuck...can't stand Corona. It's all my brother will drink. He's younger, he'll learn.
;D
Quote from: Hoss on July 02, 2011, 12:50:45 AM
He's younger, he'll learn.
Maybe not.
Before I saw the light (pun intended), I consumed many Bud Light beers. They (Miller, Coors, Bud and others) don't necessarily taste bad. They are just very light on taste. Too light for me.
Quote from: custosnox on July 01, 2011, 10:45:41 PM
It's only been in the past five or so years that I've even started enjoying any kind of beer, so that might explain some of it as well. Adversly, I can't stand a lot of whiskies or straight drinks anymore.
How about a Belgian hefewisen like Hoegarden or it's mass-produced Americain knock-off, Blue Moon?
Quote from: BKDotCom on July 02, 2011, 09:22:24 AM
How about a Belgian hefewisen like Hoegarden or it's mass-produced Americain knock-off, Blue Moon?
I like Blue Moon..it's kinda funny that Buffalo Wild Wings classifies it as a Craft Beer...even though most do, it's made by Molson Coors, so I wouldn't technically consider it one. I know a lot of the beer geeks have arguments about it.
Quote from: Hoss on July 02, 2011, 09:36:28 AM
I like Blue Moon..it's kinda funny that Buffalo Wild Wings classifies it as a Craft Beer...even though most do, it's made by Molson Coors, so I wouldn't technically consider it one. I know a lot of the beer geeks have arguments about it.
It's not bad, Blue Moon. More flavor than Corona or Bud or Coors or whatever other mass produced beer I can think of. Now where did I put that Zima?
Quote from: nathanm on July 02, 2011, 08:30:20 PM
It's not bad, Blue Moon. More flavor than Corona or Bud or Coors or whatever other mass produced beer I can think of. Now where did I put that Zima?
You sir, have just fallen out of favor...
Although I'm pretty sure you're jesting...
I'm headed to choose between the three Marshall offerings I have in the fridage (Atlas IPA, Sundown Wheat, or Arrowhead Pale Ale). Decisions, decisions...
Quote from: Hoss on July 02, 2011, 09:06:52 PM
I'm headed to choose between the three Marshall offerings I have in the fridage (Atlas IPA, Sundown Wheat, or Arrowhead Pale Ale). Decisions, decisions...
Tough life.
Choose the Arrowhead. Atlas is just an average IPA at best and the Sundown is your ordinary run of the mill coriander summer brew, nothing special.
Quote from: Native on July 02, 2011, 09:36:30 PM
Choose the Arrowhead. Atlas is just an average IPA at best and the Sundown is your ordinary run of the mill coriander summer brew, nothing special.
Uh, I'll choose what I like, thank you very much. And Sundown is actually my favorite of all his core offerings. My favorite seasonal is still Big Jamoke. Although I have not tried Oktoberfest yet, I'll wait for that seasonal to arrive in September to try it.
But the Arrowhead is quite drinkable. When I want to give someone a sample of Marshall to try, I give them Sundown. Never done me wrong yet.
Quote from: Hoss on July 02, 2011, 09:06:52 PM
You sir, have just fallen out of favor...
Although I'm pretty sure you're jesting...
About the Zima, yes. I do actually have a bottle around here somewhere, though I wouldn't drink it even if my other option was thirsting to death. I didn't pay for it, mind you.
I wasn't joking about Blue Moon, though. It's not half bad. Neither is Killians
on tap, for that matter. Killians is terrible in a bottle, though. On tap it's almost fruity and is very smooth. In a bottle it tastes more like Old Milwaukee. Yuengling and St. Pauli Girl are also half-decent for mass produced beers. Before moving to Tulsa, there wasn't a lot in the craft brew category available in the local liquor stores. Also, I'm pretty much obligated to take something my clients distribute when they're paying, so I have to know these things.
Quote from: nathanm on July 02, 2011, 10:29:34 PM
Also, I'm pretty much obligated to take something my clients distribute when they're paying, so I have to know these things.
You, chasing the dollar? How disappointing.
Quote from: Red Arrow on July 02, 2011, 10:52:42 PM
You, chasing the dollar? How disappointing.
What, you thought I forage for food? ;)
Edited to add: To coin a phrase: "He who owns the jet gets to pick the beer."
I first tried Killian's Irish Red at J.J.'s Pizza Stop in Norman when I was in college. I've always liked it because it reminds me of my college days.
I honestly don't know how you can make a top 50 list that anyone would really agree with. I can't even tell you my top five beers because I can't narrow my favorites down to five. It really depends on my mood, what I'm doing, what time of the year it is ect.
.....just my two cents...
I think my biggest problem is that I'm just plain poor. 90% of the time that I can afford a beer, all I can afford is a domestic. Of the other 10% of the time, 9% of it something like Corona falls into the catagory of what I can afford. That final 1% that I can afford to try something new comes along so infrequently that I haven't been able to try enough of the other stuff to figure out if I like any of it. Of course I could just skip the Corona and try something new and not pay very much more, but those times that I do have it I can usually only have one, and I really feel like relaxing with something I enjoy, and I have no idea what of the other things I will, so don't want to chance it on those occasions.
Oh, and for the record, Bud is the only domestic (mass produced that is) that I can stand. If I can avoid it I don't even do Bud Light.
Quote from: nathanm on July 02, 2011, 10:54:36 PM
What, you thought I forage for food? ;)
Edited to add: To coin a phrase: "He who owns the jet gets to pick the beer."
I just thought you had high enough principles to politely decline a beer you didn't want.
I totally understand that "He who owns the jet gets to pick the beer".
Brown Derby Lite....
Leinenkugel Honey Weiss
Quote from: patric on July 03, 2011, 03:17:24 PM
Leinenkugel Honey Weiss
I do like Leinenkugel. I also like Spaten Optimator.
This thread has really got me thinking about beer. Here are my top beers (today) in no real order.
Warsteiner Premium Verum
Modelo Especial
Dos Equis Lager
Stella Artois
Marshall Sundown Wheat
Marshall Old Pavilion Pilsner
Boulevard Pale Ale
Coors original, "Yellow belly" otherwise known as The banquet!!
Quote from: Red Arrow on July 03, 2011, 11:27:53 AM
I just thought you had high enough principles to politely decline a beer you didn't want.
It would have to be a terrible beer (maybe two year old MGD in a can?) for me to choose "no beer" over "beer," especially when it's free beer.
Quote from: Hoss on July 02, 2011, 10:27:55 PM
Uh, I'll choose what I like, thank you very much. And Sundown is actually my favorite of all his core offerings. My favorite seasonal is still Big Jamoke. Although I have not tried Oktoberfest yet, I'll wait for that seasonal to arrive in September to try it.
But the Arrowhead is quite drinkable. When I want to give someone a sample of Marshall to try, I give them Sundown. Never done me wrong yet.
Didn't mean to step on your tale there Hoss. I appreciate the Sundown for what it is. When I'm trying to introduce people to the micro world I usually start with brews like Sundown & Blvd. They are easy to drink and an easy transition from the macro lagers. Big Jamoke is a great beer. I forget about that one at times. I've tried the Oktoberfest once but really don't recall liking it or not. I'm hit and miss with Marzen beers. Some get a little too sweet form my taste. I do recall that I liked the Dundee Oktoberfest this past year. The Marzen style is my fiance's favorite style. She's particularly fond of Spaten Oktoberfest. How Spaten achieves to make it year around and keep the taste consistent is strange to me.
Quote from: Native on July 03, 2011, 07:27:04 PM
Didn't mean to step on your tale there Hoss. I appreciate the Sundown for what it is. When I'm trying to introduce people to the micro world I usually start with brews like Sundown & Blvd. They are easy to drink and an easy transition from the macro lagers. Big Jamoke is a great beer. I forget about that one at times. I've tried the Oktoberfest once but really don't recall liking it or not. I'm hit and miss with Marzen beers. Some get a little too sweet form my taste. I do recall that I liked the Dundee Oktoberfest this past year. The Marzen style is my fiance's favorite style. She's particularly fond of Spaten Oktoberfest. How Spaten achieves to make it year around and keep the taste consistent is strange to me.
No worries there. I like Marshall's offerings, so naturally I'm going to push it. It's not for everyone. A good friend of mine won't stray from Bud Light/Miller Light/Coors (blech). To each their own.
The Sundown for me is quite possibly heaven in a bottle. I've never had such a drinkable witbier (including Boulevard Unfiltered). The IPA is good, but not my favorite. It fares better with Mexican or spicy foods.
2012 Best Beers in America
http://www.homebrewersassociation.org/pages/community/news/show?title=2012-best-beers-in-america (http://www.homebrewersassociation.org/pages/community/news/show?title=2012-best-beers-in-america)
1. Russian River Pliny the Elder
2. Bell's Two Hearted Ale
3. Dogfish Head 90 Minute IPA
4. Sierra Nevada Pale Ale
5. Stone Arrogant Bastard Ale
6. Bell's Hopslam
7. Sierra Nevada Celebration
8. Stone Ruination IPA
9. Sierra Nevada Torpedo
10. North Coast Old Rasputin
11. Firestone Walker Union Jack
12. Sierra Nevada Ruthless Rye
13. Bear Republic Racer 5
14. Oskar Blues Dale's Pale Ale
15. Dogfish Head 60 Minute IPA
16. Firestone Walker Double Jack
T17. Ballast Point Sculpin IPA
T17. Sierra Nevada Bigfoot
19. Stone IPA
20. New Belgium Fat Tire
21. Deschutes Black Butte Porter
22. Avery Maharaja
23. Founders Breakfast Stout
24. Left Hand Milk Stout
T25. Dogfish Head 120 Minute IPA
T25. New Belgium Ranger
T25. Stone Sublimely Self-Righteous Ale
28. Deschutes The Abyss
29. Goose Island Bourbon County Stout
30. Surly Furious
T31. Lagunitas Little Sumpin Sumpin
T31. Rogue Dead Guy
T31. Samuel Adams Boston Lager
34. Troegs Nugget Nectar
T35. Lagunitas IPA
T35. New Belgium La Folie
T37. Dogfish Head Palo Santo Marron
T37. Founders KBS
T37. Russian River Blind Pig IPA
41. Deschutes Mirror Pond Pale Ale
42. Victory Prima Pils
43. Great Divide Yeti
T44. Alaskan Smoked Porter
T44. Anchor Steam
T44. Lagunitas Hop Stoopid
T44. Samuel Adams Noble Pils
T48. Great Lakes Edmund Fitzgerald Porter
T48. Oskar Blues Ten Fidy
T48. Russian River Pliny the Younger
Samuel Adams Boston Lager? Top 25?
Quote from: Conan71 on July 09, 2012, 03:54:06 PM
Samuel Adams Boston Lager? Top 25?
Miss America scandal all over again.
Where can you buy any of those?
Quote from: DolfanBob on July 09, 2012, 04:14:52 PM
Where can you buy any of those?
Check this website, put the brand in the search bar then check the type and it will let you know where you can get it.
http://www.beermenus.com/ (http://www.beermenus.com/)
http://www.beermenus.com/search?q=+Deschutes (http://www.beermenus.com/search?q=+Deschutes)
http://www.beermenus.com/beers/deschutes-black-butte-porter (http://www.beermenus.com/beers/deschutes-black-butte-porter)
Then use the change location tool.
Quote from: DolfanBob on July 09, 2012, 04:14:52 PM
Where can you buy any of those?
Know for a fact the Sierra Nevada's are all pretty readily available at many local liquor stores. I don't get the attraction myself. I always considered them essentially Boulevard West Coast.
EDIT: Hmm...noticed Fat Tire was on there at #20. I'll agree with that. ;D
I have seen (and purchased) the following locally:
4. Sierra Nevada Pale Ale
7. Sierra Nevada Celebration
9. Sierra Nevada Torpedo
10. North Coast Old Rasputin
12. Sierra Nevada Ruthless Rye
13. Bear Republic Racer 5
T17. Sierra Nevada Bigfoot
24. Left Hand Milk Stout
T31. Rogue Dead Guy
T31. Samuel Adams Boston Lager
43. Great Divide Yeti
T44. Anchor Steam
T44. Samuel Adams Noble Pils
Quote from: Red Arrow on July 09, 2012, 06:24:51 PM
I have seen (and purchased) the following locally:
4. Sierra Nevada Pale Ale
7. Sierra Nevada Celebration
9. Sierra Nevada Torpedo
10. North Coast Old Rasputin
12. Sierra Nevada Ruthless Rye
13. Bear Republic Racer 5
T17. Sierra Nevada Bigfoot
24. Left Hand Milk Stout
T31. Rogue Dead Guy
T31. Samuel Adams Boston Lager
43. Great Divide Yeti
T44. Anchor Steam
T44. Samuel Adams Noble Pils
Had some Anderson Valley (http://beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/193/) "Summer Solstice" on draft tonight....very nice
Of the ones not available here (most of them), you can get bells, founders, new belgium, stone, firestone walker, deschutes and goose island in missouri, or at least the good beer stores in kcmo, stl and springfield. That state would most definitely be the best nearby bet for great beer.
Colorado is even better, but a bit of a drive.
Quote from: TheTed on July 09, 2012, 11:05:22 PM
Of the ones not available here (most of them), you can get bells, founders, new belgium, stone, firestone walker, deschutes and goose island in missouri, or at least the good beer stores in kcmo, stl and springfield. That state would most definitely be the best nearby bet for great beer.
Colorado is even better, but a bit of a drive.
Not New Belgium. They have a refrigerator truck requirement and Oklahoma won't allow it. I have to drive to Caney KS to get my fix.
Quote from: Hoss on July 09, 2012, 05:42:35 PM
Know for a fact the Sierra Nevada's are all pretty readily available at many local liquor stores. I don't get the attraction myself. I always considered them essentially Boulevard West Coast.
EDIT: Hmm...noticed Fat Tire was on there at #20. I'll agree with that. ;D
I don't get the Sierra Nevada thing either. Based on how many Sierra Nevada products made this list I have come to the correct conclusion that this list is less than worthless and those that compiled it are more than fools. I reject it as a Sierra Nevada corporate ploy.
Let's narrow this list down a bit.
What are the best Beers in Oklahoma?
Edit: That you can purchase in Oklahoma.
Quote from: DolfanBob on July 10, 2012, 11:08:04 AM
Let's narrow this list down a bit.
What are the best Beers in Oklahoma?
Edit: That you can purchase in Oklahoma.
Guinness
Marshall IPA and Pilsner
Cooper IPA
are some of mine.
There's this site too:
http://www.ratebeer.com/BestInMyArea.asp?CountryID=213&StateID=36 (http://www.ratebeer.com/BestInMyArea.asp?CountryID=213&StateID=36)
These are our favorites or ones we keep around the house. I'm not really into ranking a "best" to fit everyone. I figure that's for the beer snobs who thought all the SN products belonged on a top 25 list ;)
Marshall's- any variety
Battered Boar (OKC) Coconut Stout
Santa Fe Nut Brown & Pale Ale
Red Stripe or Tona (usually in the summer)
Estrella
Boulevard Wheat and occasionally something from the smoke stack series
Dos Equis
There is a brand from the east coast I can't remember right now which has a very respectable ale & IPA
Left Hand Milk Stout
We almost never buy any of the big three labels though we might buy something they distribute. (Miller, Coors, Bud) I do confess to liking Coors original somewhat though.
The Original Banquet Beer is a weakness of mine.
Have you tried the Ommegang beers? I really like the Ommegang Witte & Hennepin Farmhouse Ale.
Quote from: rdj on July 10, 2012, 02:07:26 PM
The Original Banquet Beer is a weakness of mine.
Have you tried the Ommegang beers? I really like the Ommegang Witte & Hennepin Farmhouse Ale.
I can't say I have, thanks for the recommendation.
Quote from: Townsend on July 09, 2012, 03:49:16 PM
2012 Best Beers in America
http://www.homebrewersassociation.org/pages/community/news/show?title=2012-best-beers-in-america (http://www.homebrewersassociation.org/pages/community/news/show?title=2012-best-beers-in-america)
1. Russian River Pliny the Elder
2. Bell's Two Hearted Ale
3. Dogfish Head 90 Minute IPA
4. Sierra Nevada Pale Ale
5. Stone Arrogant Bastard Ale
6. Bell's Hopslam
7. Sierra Nevada Celebration
8. Stone Ruination IPA
9. Sierra Nevada Torpedo
10. North Coast Old Rasputin
11. Firestone Walker Union Jack
12. Sierra Nevada Ruthless Rye
13. Bear Republic Racer 5
14. Oskar Blues Dale's Pale Ale
15. Dogfish Head 60 Minute IPA
16. Firestone Walker Double Jack
T17. Ballast Point Sculpin IPA
T17. Sierra Nevada Bigfoot
19. Stone IPA
20. New Belgium Fat Tire
21. Deschutes Black Butte Porter
22. Avery Maharaja
23. Founders Breakfast Stout
24. Left Hand Milk Stout
T25. Dogfish Head 120 Minute IPA
T25. New Belgium Ranger
T25. Stone Sublimely Self-Righteous Ale
28. Deschutes The Abyss
29. Goose Island Bourbon County Stout
30. Surly Furious
T31. Lagunitas Little Sumpin Sumpin
T31. Rogue Dead Guy
T31. Samuel Adams Boston Lager
34. Troegs Nugget Nectar
T35. Lagunitas IPA
T35. New Belgium La Folie
T37. Dogfish Head Palo Santo Marron
T37. Founders KBS
T37. Russian River Blind Pig IPA
41. Deschutes Mirror Pond Pale Ale
42. Victory Prima Pils
43. Great Divide Yeti
T44. Alaskan Smoked Porter
T44. Anchor Steam
T44. Lagunitas Hop Stoopid
T44. Samuel Adams Noble Pils
T48. Great Lakes Edmund Fitzgerald Porter
T48. Oskar Blues Ten Fidy
T48. Russian River Pliny the Younger
Pretty sad when barely 20 percent on this list are even available at the liquor stores here in town. I understand some delivery restrictions, but wow.
Quote from: Conan71 on July 10, 2012, 02:26:31 PM
I can't say I have, thanks for the recommendation.
They carry it at Collins in both a bomber and a 4-pk. The Hennepin Farmhouse Saison/Ale is my favorite. Very creamy white Belgian style ale. Wonderful on a hot day.
I also like the Three Philosophers. Not the wifey's favorite though.
Quote from: rdj on July 10, 2012, 02:07:26 PM
The Original Banquet Beer is a weakness of mine.
Have you tried the Ommegang beers? I really like the Ommegang Witte & Hennepin Farmhouse Ale.
If I must drink 3.2 I have to have Coors original. I still have not been able to get someone to bring me some stronger Coors "Original" from out of State. Everytime I have asked a Family member or friend to bring me some back. I end up with Coors light, Michelob, Bud light or some other replacement beer.
The stories that come with the wrong beer are always about the same. The store didnt have the regular Coors in stock. Even here it can be hard to find a six pack of bottles instead of cans. Bottles are a priority in my beer consumption.
Speaking of best beers, it's El Cucuy season and there will be a second release of Marshall's 5 in the near future. cannon_fodder and I are meeting at the brewery at 5 this evening for a tour and sampling. Anyone else from TNF want to go?
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