I've been to the Fat Head in Pittsburgh. It's like beer heaven there.Commander of Awesome;1308903 wrote:That I don't know. I know others offer free shipping on orders over a certain dollar amount, good point on the shipping though.
Also anyone ever been to Fat Head's in North Olmsted? I'm looking to make the trip some time this weekend. First time home in a while.
Fat Head in Pittsburgh was a good time...from what I remember. Details are a little fuzzy after all the drinking done prior to getting there, but I remember some good tasting beer there.Mooney44Cards;1308950 wrote:I've been to the Fat Head in Pittsburgh. It's like beer heaven there.
Also The Brew Kettle in Strongsville is amazing. Good food too.
Post #4396 called to say hi.like_that;1309109 wrote:Read this on the plane today. Long read, but it just provides more of a reason for me to support the micro breweries.
http://www.businessweek.com/articles/2012-10-25/the-plot-to-destroy-americas-beer
I have yet to see this one.Mooney44Cards;1309145 wrote:Mint Chocolate Imperial Stout by Stone/Iron Fist/Ken Schmidt collaboration
Hyde Park Wine and Spirits has a few bottles of it. It's expensive as all hell but pretty much all the Stone collaborations are. $4/bottle (12 oz.)Curly J;1309158 wrote:I have yet to see this one.
Reps for a Northeast Ohio brewery making your favorite brew.Mooney44Cards;1309145 wrote:White Rajah by The Brew Kettle (probably my favorite beer of all time)
It's pretty crazy but pound for pound NE Ohio is certainly in consideration for the best brewing area in the United States. I mean I would really only put a handful of regions in the "elite brewing" category (among them would be Colorado, NoCal, SoCal, Michigan, and NE Ohio).O-Trap;1309179 wrote:Reps for a Northeast Ohio brewery making your favorite brew.
I'd put Thirsty Dog and Old Leghumper/12 Dogs in there as well.Mooney44Cards;1309197 wrote:It's pretty crazy but pound for pound NE Ohio is certainly in consideration for the best brewing area in the United States. I mean I would really only put a handful of regions in the "elite brewing" category (among them would be Colorado, NoCal, SoCal, Michigan, and NE Ohio).
Between Great Lakes, Fat Head, The Brew Kettle, and Hoppin' Frog, you have 4 highly regarded breweries nationwide that brew some of the most highly regarded beers in any given style. GL and it's Xmas Ale (released tomorrow!), Fat Head and Head Hunter, TBK and White Rajah, and Hoppin' Frog and BORIS
I'd put 21st Amendment in with NoCal (despite your bad experience with Hop Crisis....can't explain that, it's rated 99 on RateBeer and 88 on BA)Commander of Awesome;1309222 wrote:Thats a good point Mooney.
SoCal has Stone, Green Flash, Lost Abbey, Bruery, Ale Smith and I'm sure a few I'm missing on.
NorCal has Lagunitas, Russian River, Bear Republic, North Coast
Those 3 would be my top 3 craft beer areas in the states.
I've had better DIPAs, but Hop Crisis is far from a drain pour. Had it a few times and each time I liked it.Commander of Awesome;1309440 wrote:Perhaps I got a bad batch of Hop Crisis?
Speaking of Stone Verticals, looking forward to getting 12-12-12 soon. Sucks I didn't buy any before 09, but at least glad I have a few to drink.Commander of Awesome;1309440 wrote:..I'd like to vertical of all the bastards...
Commander of Awesome;1309440 wrote:Echo the Mint Chocolate, its amazing. Perhaps I got a bad batch of Hop Crisis?
Also Double Bastard released here today, just picked up 3 bottles. One's in the fridge as we speak. I'd like to vertical of all the bastards, think it would be interesting.
Also ETB, I fucking love Subliminally Self Righteous. Top 3 black ales IMO.
