Mircobrews

[Rubix^3]

I am on board with others here who are Hop fanatics. My goto beer is Sierra Nevada Pale Ale. I also love Rogue Brewery, especially Dead Guy Ale. I love lots of other micros and Belgians but when it comes down to it (and payday), I am a hybrid of quality and quantity. I have been drinking Sierra Nevada with such exclusion for so long, they should consider implementing payroll deduction.

[itsme_timd]

I love most anything that Terrapin puts out. I get it all here locally in GA, the brewery is less than 2 hours from me.

They also release one-off bombers of beers they call their Side Project line, recently had one called Monk's Revenge (a Belgian IPA) that is probably my favorite beer ever - of course it was a one time thing!

They also do seasonal releases and right now they have Rye Squared imperial pale ale in the stores - it's mighty tasty.

[kenstogie]

Most of the dogfish stuff is great. try brewing your own beer. It's like comparing grandma's chicken soup to Cambell's.
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[Criminal]

I forgot about Old Rasputin. That is a fantastic beer. Here are my top five:

1. Sierra Nevada Celebration Ale (around holiday time)
2. Old Rasputin
3. Sierra Nevada Torpedo
4. Anchor Steam Christmas Ale
5. Sierra Nevada Pale Ale

[BigBuddha76]

Originally Posted by kenstogie

Most of the dogfish stuff is great. try brewing your own beer. It's like comparing grandma's chicken soup to Cambell's.
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+1

There used to be a guy on here named Altbier. we brewed a couple batches...

homebrew is like having 24k gold and other beer is like having 10k...no comparison

[QWKDTSN]

Originally Posted by dj1340

I love Rasputin, unbelievable flavor. Haven't tried the Port Townsend, don't even know if I can find it around here. I'll keep my eyes open.

Port Townsend Brewing is a very small company. Their beer is available in grocery stores around this area, but you're not likely to find their beer distributed much further than a couple of hundred miles from this part of western Washington. I know you guys have some great beer available in your area that I will likely never get to try...

[dwhitacre]

Originally Posted by dj1340

My favorite is Sierra Nevada out of Chico, Ca. All the bottled beers are great but the stuff on tap at the brewerey that they don't bottle can be interesting

I live in Chico!!! You are right!!! The best stuff is on tap!!!

Originally Posted by Criminal

I'm a Sierra Nevada nut. Love almost everything they do. Then again, I am a hop head. Their new Torpedo is loaded with hops. I think its one of the best brews to pair with a stogie.

Torpedo and the Harvest Ales are my favorites with cigars!!!

[commonsenseman]

I love so many microbrews it's hard to narrow it down. I only have bought locally, when I see something interesting, I try it out.
So far I really like:
-Anything by Jacob Leinenkugels
-Big Sky Moose Drool
-Lots by Capital Brewery
-A few beers by Bell's
-New Belgium Brewery (especially fat tire)
-Sprecher
-Goose Island
-Summit

Not sure if these are considered microbrews, but I also really like:
-Beamish
-Wexford
-Murphy's

So many great beers out there!

[Nwayne]

Originally Posted by Criminal

I forgot about Old Rasputin. That is a fantastic beer. Here are my top five:

1. Sierra Nevada Celebration Ale (around holiday time)
2. Old Rasputin
3. Sierra Nevada Torpedo
4. Anchor Steam Christmas Ale
5. Sierra Nevada Pale Ale

I can not drink Old Rasputin at all, I think I nearly died last time I tried it.

But I do love me some shiner, that's my go-to beer

And STONE makes some really good beers, especially their IPA. I think they're from Escondido, CA. Down in the San Diego Area.

[QWKDTSN]

Stone Brewing is in Escondido and is one of the best breweries around IMO, I have visited their new brewery several times and it is really outstanding. Take the tour if you are in the area. Very informative and all the free samples you can handle!

Dinner at their restaurant is great, too.

Another favorite from the San Diego area is Alesmith Brewing. Very small company. They are tucked away in an industrial park just off Miramar Rd. I used to work nearby and always stop in to get a growler and chat when I am in the area.

[92hatchattack]

Anyone know any good beers to try that are available in the NJ area?

[Nismo#12]

Now here's a forum I can related to.
As far as my Favs: Granted I'm not that Picky
My abs Fav: Fordham's CopperHead Ale (MD) but draft only, bottle tastes different
Other notables:
DogfishHead 90 min IPA
Victory Hop Wallop or Hop Devil, Actually I like most of their beers except the Golden Monkey
Rogue Dead Guy Ale is a tasty one

I really have a expansive taste for beers anything suits me from domestic lights to Belgs and Hefs to stouts. I'll try anyhting once.

[Nismo#12]

Originally Posted by 92hatchattack

Anyone know any good beers to try that are available in the NJ area?

Alot of the times smaller micro brews stay regionally. But you can get West coast ones (ie Rogue) as well. Some that may be local to you would be ones From NY(theres a bunch), PA (Victory), DE (Dogfish) and MD(Forham's). Do a search of stores in your area. Browse the ailse and read the labels.

maybe we all can compile a list?

[dj1340]

Originally Posted by QWKDTSN

Port Townsend Brewing is a very small company. Their beer is available in grocery stores around this area, but you're not likely to find their beer distributed much further than a couple of hundred miles from this part of western Washington. I know you guys have some great beer available in your area that I will likely never get to try...

Wife and I are flying into Eugene this summer for a weeks vaca. Maybe I can find some if they have it in that area. I will definately visit the Rogue Brewery!!

[Schecter30]

Originally Posted by 92hatchattack

Anyone know any good beers to try that are available in the NJ area?

Good beers available just about everywhere!!!

look for these around there:
River Horse
Victory
Dogfish head
Stoudts
Kroeggs