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[quote=over the mountain;528383][B]wild goose[/B] (fredrick) is pretty good too. is there a wild goose brew tour in fredrick?[/quote]
Yes, yes there is. It's a great tour. Flying Dog bought Frederick Brewing Company a few years ago and moved their operations to Frederick, phasing out the Blue Ridge label to focus on Wild Goose and their brand Flying Dog. The tour is free, but in order to drink, you buy a $5 pint glass that they gladly refill as much as you want.

I sucked down a few of Wild Goose's Winter Ale this past season, and they are quite good. Both Wild Goose and Flying Dog make a pretty good IPA.

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[quote=Mattyk72;528456]Magic hat is good stuff, they're not too far from my neck of the woods in VT.[/quote]

I had my first Magic Hat this weekend actually. I was impressed. Good beer.

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[quote=redsk1;529178]I had my first Magic Hat this weekend actually. I was impressed. Good beer.[/quote]

Magic Hat is really popular around UVA as is Star Hill which is brewed real close. They come in a close second to Natty....

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Big leinenkugel fan. Just about any of their stuff is pretty damn good.

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[quote=FRPLG;529378]Big leinenkugel fan. Just about any of their stuff is pretty damn good.[/quote]

My girlfriend brought home a six pack of their "Berry Weiss" the other day. It was god awful. They fact that they even market it as "beer" is a joke. It was straight up Boone's Farm in a 12oz bottle.

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haha i used to drink bottles of strawberry hill boons when i was 14. that and red mad dogg. makes me sick to think aobut it now.

go skins!!

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[quote=GMScud;529389]My girlfriend brought home a six pack of their "Berry Weiss" the other day. It was god awful. They fact that they even market it as "beer" is a joke. It was straight up Boone's Farm in a 12oz bottle.[/quote]

never had that one! they do make seasonal beers that stretch the term "beer" but they usually taste pretty good.

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[quote=FRPLG;529504]never had that one! they do make seasonal beers that stretch the term "beer" but they usually taste pretty good.[/quote]

I'm just not a fan of sweet flavored beer I guess.

I like Blue Moon (very similar to regular Leinenkugel), but I can only have one or two before it's sweetness overload.

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Man I hate that summer is over, but the fall/winter brews kinda ease the pain a bit. I picked up some Dogfish Head Punkin Ale the other day and damn it's tasty. Can't wait for Sierra Nevada's Celebration Ale and Brooklyn Brewery's Black Chocolate Stout. Also want to try DFH's Chicory Stout.

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I guess this is more of a craft beer than a microbrew, but I really like almost every type of Leinenkugel I've had. I think their Red Lager is especially good for tailgating and it seems appropriate for Skins games.

[IMG]http://thebeerlist.org/wp-content/uploads/2008/08/leinenkugel_red.jpg[/IMG]

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[quote=Mattyk72;600274]Man I hate that summer is over, but the fall/winter brews kinda ease the pain a bit. I picked up some Dogfish Head Punkin Ale the other day and damn it's tasty. Can't wait for Sierra Nevada's Celebration Ale and Brooklyn Brewery's Black Chocolate Stout. Also want to try DFH's Chicory Stout.[/quote]
The only thing tastier then Punkin Ale out of a bottle is Punkin Ale on tap. It's very tasty, had it a few weeks ago at their Brewpub in Rehoboth. The Chicory Stout is good too.

Sam Adams makes a great Octoberfest, probably my favorite. I had Flying Dog's Dogtoberfest not too long ago and it's good.

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Damn right Matty. Love fall brews. I'm currently loving the Rogue Dead Guy IPA. It's not a fall beer per se, but one of the best IPAs I've ever had. And pretty much anything that Brooklyn makes is money.

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[quote=Mattyk72;600274]Man I hate that summer is over, but the fall/winter brews kinda ease the pain a bit. I picked up some Dogfish Head Punkin Ale the other day and damn it's tasty. Can't wait for Sierra Nevada's Celebration Ale and Brooklyn Brewery's Black Chocolate Stout. Also want to try DFH's Chicory Stout.[/quote]

One of the bartenders at DFH turned me on to this.

Buy some Punkin Ale, and also get some 90 minute IPA. Half and Half the two... it's unreal.

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[quote=RobH4413;600434]One of the bartenders at DFH turned me on to this.

Buy some Punkin Ale, and also get some 90 minute IPA. Half and Half the two... it's unreal.[/quote]

my mouth is watering just thinking about that

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[quote=ArtMonkDrillz;600289]I guess this is more of a craft beer than a microbrew, but I really like almost every type of Leinenkugel I've had. I think their Red Lager is especially good for tailgating and it seems appropriate for Skins games.

[IMG]http://thebeerlist.org/wp-content/uploads/2008/08/leinenkugel_red.jpg[/IMG][/quote]

Lenies kick it. I think someone on here pooped on the Berryweiss, I haven't had it, but everything else I have had is good.

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This doesn't so much offer up a tip on a new beer to rush out and try, because everyone's had it, but I just love it and rejoice for this time of year because of it:

Sam Adam's Octoberfest

Just awesome.

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[quote=GMScud;600423]Damn right Matty. Love fall brews. I'm currently loving the Rogue Dead Guy IPA. It's not a fall beer per se, but one of the best IPAs I've ever had. And pretty much anything that Brooklyn makes is money.[/quote]

GM, correct me if I'm wrong, but I seem to recall you celebrating the beer selection at the liquor store near the Avalon Theatre at the Chevy Chase circle, yes? Well, if you're an IPA fan, you'll find the Two Hearted IPA by Bells Beer at that store. Bells is a Michigan brewery that has entered the DC market with a bang. I went to an event they hosted at the Brickskeller about a year and a half ago, and I love their stuff. I've recommended the Two Hearted so often that Bells ought to be paying me for the sheer scope of my advertising.

That same store carries the Green Flash brewery's IPA and Hop Head brew. Love the Hop Head. Also, wait until December for the Mendocino Brewing Company's seasonal IPA--I bought out the store's remaining two cases last year because it's so good.

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[quote=RobH4413;600434]One of the bartenders at DFH turned me on to this.

Buy some Punkin Ale, and also get some 90 minute IPA. Half and Half the two... it's unreal.[/quote]
I may have to make my way to the Alehouse in G'burg to do this...

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[quote=BDBohnzie;600501]I may have to make my way to the Alehouse in G'burg to do this...[/quote]

Do it. and get the chesapeake pizza. Delicious old bay pizza topped with crab and asparagus. yum...

I miss living in Gaitherburg. It was great to get home from work and meet up with the boys at DFH and watch the Caps dominate. Its weird how when the caps had their playoff run, every bar turned into a sports bar.

Can't wait until the Skins bring that back.

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[quote=Schneed10;600492]This doesn't so much offer up a tip on a new beer to rush out and try, because everyone's had it, but I just love it and rejoice for this time of year because of it:

Sam Adam's Octoberfest

Just awesome.[/quote]
Great freakin' beer. We switched our taps over from Summerfest recently... and there really is no comparison. Octoberfest > the rest of the seasonals. Winter lager isn't bad either.

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[quote=RobH4413;600504]Do it. and get the chesapeake pizza. Delicious old bay pizza topped with crab and asparagus. yum...

I miss living in Gaitherburg. It was great to get home from work and meet up with the boys at DFH and watch the Caps dominate. Its weird how when the caps had their playoff run, every bar turned into a sports bar.

Can't wait until the Skins bring that back.[/quote]
I know what you mean. Used to live a stone's throw from Lakeforest Mall (Walkers Choice Road), and when Dogfish Head first opened, it was our go-to place because not a lot of people had discovered it yet. Not a big asparagus fan, so my fave was The Alfredo Cajun. I'd either get that or the Chicken and Shrimp Club. I do play softball around the corner from there, so one of these days, I'm going to have to stop in after ball to grab something to eat.

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[quote=GMScud;600423]Damn right Matty. Love fall brews. I'm currently loving the Rogue Dead Guy IPA. It's not a fall beer per se, but one of the best IPAs I've ever had. [B]And pretty much anything that Brooklyn makes is money.[/B][/quote]

No doubt

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[quote=Schneed10;600492]This doesn't so much offer up a tip on a new beer to rush out and try, because everyone's had it, but I just love it and rejoice for this time of year because of it:

Sam Adam's Octoberfest

Just awesome.[/quote]

Hard to go wrong with anything from Sam's, but yeah the Octoberfest is probably their best.

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Brooklyn Lager is pretty money. It's not hard to hammer through a six pack of them and be good and buzzed without even realizing.

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[quote=BringBackJoeT;600500]GM, correct me if I'm wrong, but I seem to recall you celebrating the beer selection at the liquor store near the Avalon Theatre at the Chevy Chase circle, yes? Well, if you're an IPA fan, you'll find the Two Hearted IPA by Bells Beer at that store. Bells is a Michigan brewery that has entered the DC market with a bang. I went to an event they hosted at the Brickskeller about a year and a half ago, and I love their stuff. I've recommended the Two Hearted so often that Bells ought to be paying me for the sheer scope of my advertising.

That same store carries the Green Flash brewery's IPA and Hop Head brew. Love the Hop Head. Also, wait until December for the Mendocino Brewing Company's seasonal IPA--I bought out the store's remaining two cases last year because it's so good.[/quote]

Yeah that was me. Magruder's at Chevy Chase Circle has pretty much the best beer selection I've ever seen. I'd say they easily have around 80 to 100 varieties of beer at any given time. And what's nice is they change up brands a lot to keep it fresh, and I'm not just talking about seasonals. Whoever manages their inventory does a great job. Always a great variety across a wide spectrum of styles.

As to your recommendations, I've had the Hop Head and loved it. Never tried the others, but I'll look for them next time I'm in the store.

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[quote=GMScud;600423]Damn right Matty. Love fall brews. I'm currently loving the Rogue Dead Guy IPA. It's not a fall beer per se, but one of the best IPAs I've ever had. And pretty much anything that Brooklyn makes is money.[/quote]
love the pennant ale myself

also it's relatively inexpensive and obviously on tap everywhere when you go to NYC

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Excellent micro brews out here in Colorado. I remember hearing that Colorado has more micros than any other state...

The two biggest breweries, here in Fort Collins are Odell's and New Belgium. As far as I know, Fat Tire is the only beer sold outside of the state.

Odell's Brewery
-- 90 Schilling (Amber Ale)
-- Levity (Amber Ale)
-- IPA (India Pale Ale)
-- 5 Barrel (Pale Ale)

New Belgium Brewery
-- Fat Tire (Amber Ale)
-- Mighty Arrow (Pale Ale)

As you can see, I like Ales. :)

If you ever get a chance to try any of these, I highly recommend it. 90 Schilling is my favorite beer right after Yuengling. Mighty Arrow is probably my next favorite. If any of you are ever in Colorado, come to Fort Collins and tour the breweries. It's a lot of fun, and you get to sample tasty beer for free!

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Ghetto - I agree with your list of great CO beers. Oskar Blues out of Lyons is all over DC with Dales Pale and Chubb, since they are in cans. I wish Breckenridge 471 small batches would get east.

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Shiner Bock is my favorite. So happy they have it here in San Diego since I could not get it in NYC. Yuengling is awesome too...really like their version of a Black and Tan also.

Recently had a local macrobrew--Karl Strauss Octoberfest that was very good.

I miss the Pumpkin Ale at the Capitol City Brewing Company during this time of year--that was damn good and tasty.

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[quote=fbirks;602982]Ghetto - I agree with your list of great CO beers. Oskar Blues out of Lyons is all over DC with Dales Pale and Chubb, since they are in cans. I wish Breckenridge 471 small batches would get east.[/quote]

Ah yes, Old Chubb -- a regular on many camping trips. :) Didn't know it was from Lyons. I'll have to check out the brewery sometime. I've been thinking of going on a tour of microbreweries across the state, and I'll include that one for sure.

Breck Brewery is definitely good too. I like Avalanche the best (probably 'cause it's an amber ale).

Tommyknockers (Idaho Springs) and Left Hand (Longmont) are also favorites of mine.

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Another excellent beer I had recently was Alaskan Brewery Winter Ale. So good. Try it if you can find it.

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While techincally not a microbrew, I had a Full Moon the other night (Blue Moon's Winter Ale) and have to admit it was quite tasty.

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I tried some of this over the weekend and wow, it's like dessert in a bottle

[url=http://beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/3818/43687]Creme Brulee (Imperial Milk Stout) - Southern Tier Brewing Company - BeerAdvocate[/url]

Not something you want to drink all the time, but very interesting.

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[quote=Mattyk72;640064]I tried some of this over the weekend and wow, it's like dessert in a bottle

[URL="http://beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/3818/43687"]Creme Brulee (Imperial Milk Stout) - Southern Tier Brewing Company - BeerAdvocate[/URL]

Not something you want to drink all the time, but very interesting.[/quote]
I'll have to look for that.. I've only had left hand's milk stout a couple of others that aren't coming to my head right now.

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[quote=fbirks;602982]Ghetto - I agree with your list of great CO beers. Oskar Blues out of Lyons is all over DC with Dales Pale and Chubb, since they are in cans. I wish Breckenridge 471 small batches would get east.[/quote]

Breckenridge Pale Ale has been a staple in my rotation of drinking dank beers. Very under rated brewery. Dales is good, but honest to god I wish they put it in a bottle.

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[quote=Mattyk72;640064]I tried some of this over the weekend and wow, it's like dessert in a bottle

[url=http://beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/3818/43687]Creme Brulee (Imperial Milk Stout) - Southern Tier Brewing Company - BeerAdvocate[/url]

Not something you want to drink all the time, but very interesting.[/quote]

I was just about to bring up Southern Tier. I feel like they've easily overtaken Sierra Nevada as my 2nd favorite American brewery.

Their Old Man Winter Ale is absolutely phenomenal.

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[quote=jdlea;640076]I was just about to bring up Southern Tier. I feel like they've easily overtaken Sierra Nevada as my 2nd favorite American brewery.

Their Old Man Winter Ale is absolutely phenomenal.[/quote]

I just recently started checking out ST's brews, I'll look for that winter ale.

I've got a bottle of this in the fridge right now

[url=http://beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/3818/40058]Choklat (Imperial Stout) - Southern Tier Brewing Company - BeerAdvocate[/url]

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Ummm... yes.


[url=http://www.dogfish.com/community/news/press-releases/dogfish-sierra-nevada-2-new-beers.htm]Dogfish + Sierra Nevada = 2 New Beers! | Dogfish Head Craft Brewed Ales[/url]

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i have posted this one before in the drunk thread but it is out right now, and it is amazing i love this stuff it comes in four packs and it's pretty strong 10%. it's only out for a very limited time i buy how ever many they have in the store at the time.

[url=http://beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/898/25756]Heavy Seas - Below Decks (Barley Wine Style Ale) - Clipper City Brewery - BeerAdvocate[/url]

clipper city is based in b-more and it has a lot of really good beers in the "heavy seas" group, they carry them in total wine and some whole foods in va

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[quote=Schneed10;439160][URL="http://www.victorybeer.com/"]Victory Brewing Company[/URL] out of Downingtown PA.

Best [URL="http://www.victorybeer.com/pils.html"]pilsner[/URL] and [URL="http://www.victorybeer.com/hopdevil.html"]IPA[/URL] I've ever had in my life. Even beats the Dogfishhead which I'm also a big fan of.[/quote]

Victory's IPA can't be beat but the lager has room for improvement.