Kolek planning to go pro
I'm a huge fan of stone and I've really disliked their smoked porters. The smoked chipotle porter was pretty awful, the chipotle flavor wasn't exactly what you would call "subtle."
The Chicago Tribune had an article about Minneapolis Breweries. Just came back from there this weekend and got a chance to visit the new Surly Brewery beer hall. Worth the trip. Enjoyed several beverages (liked their seasonal Mild) with good food and a great atmosphere. Also had the chance to tour Lift Bridge in Stillwater, another enjoyable outing.
We checked out the new Brass Tap in Greenfield for the MU game Wednesday, 80 beers on tap and none by Miller-Coors or AB (got to buy those in bottles). Still some growing pains being so new like the bartenders don't know the beers or even where everything is. They will fill 32 oz. growlers of any beer on tap, something about Greenfield ordinances don't allow 64 oz. growlers.I tried a Brau Brothers peated scotch ale - I had never heard of this MN brewery before, a bit disappointing, thin head and little peat flavor.BTW, they currently have Goose Island bourbon County stout and barleywine on tap.
Just picked up SN Camp 2015, very very nice. Will keep me company during this end of times blizzard.http://www.sierranevada.com/beer/seasonal/beer-camp-hoppy-lager
Didn't know Maui shipped as far inland as CO... is Coco Porter an easy find? I'm in Denver next week and might have to pick some up. Sure beats a take-home gift from the airport.
Sorry...completely missed this. Not always easy to find, but I think primarily because the distributor doesn't get much. I'll see it pop up on shelves occasionally, and then be gone in a month or so.
Hey Rocky, I'm going to be in the Denver area next weekend for some skiing and good times with friends....where's a good place to go for quality microbrews on tap? Specifically quality porters and stouts?
Going to Hawaii (5 days in Kaoai and 5 in Hilo) as a Road Scholar. Any recommendations as to local brews? Thanks.wb
Maui Brewing Co. -- their coconut porter is fantastic.
so did anyone else manage to get any KBS?
I've been fiending to try it, but I don't think I want it as bad as most who get it. At least the Binny's near me always has a BCBS on tap year round which will tide me over.
Even though I am biased, BCBS is better than KBS so you should be ok.