Beers To Try In The Usa

[user3673]

I'm going to the states in a week for a couple of months, just wanting some advice about must have beers and must not have i.e. Bud.


Also good micros around the south, worth a visit. Unfortunately I will only be having Sundays off work so I won't be able to travel very much.

Any advice is appreciated.

 

[jdsaint]

go to a dan murphys or a 1st choice liquor, get your american fix their
I have been all over the world without leaving newcastle.oh but if you go try a bud light for us, i have seen hulk hogan drink them give that a go "BROTHER"

 

[joecast]

what part of the south you going to? too bad about only having sunday off. if you're in the wrong part of the country, there may not be much open.
joe

 

[leeboy]

A few micro's that are nearly national over there that I would highly recommend are
1) Deschutes
2) Sierra Nevada
3) Great Divide
4) Rogue
5) Flying Dog
6) Dog fish head

These few breweries make top beers. if you get to try any of these you are one lucky fellow. oh to be back there again.
Lee

 

[schooey]

How could we ever take seriously the opinion of someone who says 'Gasnier is God'?

 

[jdsaint]

if you get to try any of these you are one lucky fellow. oh to be back there again.
Lee
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like I said DAN MURPHYS (swansea) if they dont have it they can get it!

 

[jdsaint]

How could we ever take seriously the opinion of someone who says 'Gasnier is God'?

hunter mariners fan hey?

so do you have the "how did that get into my pocket" poster of andrew johns? :icon_chickcheers:

 

[troydo]

if you get to try any of these you are one lucky fellow. oh to be back there again.
Lee

like I said DAN MURPHYS (swansea) if they dont have it they can get it!

bottled beer is nothing compared to fresh from the bright beer tank! or even fresh in the bottle that hasn't been shipped halfway round the world and left in storage facilities for months, particularly for the hoppy goodness!

 

[n00ch]

Next to no chance Dan Murphy's are going to get the beers from most/any of the breweries Leeboy stated Jdsaint. Unfortunate as it is.

I agree with the beers from the breweries Leeboy posted, I had the opportunity to try beers from them all and they have all been fantastic. The only other I would add off the top of my head is The Lost Abbey, they are producing some top quality beers.

Cheers

 

[schooey]

hunter mariners fan hey?

so do you have the "how did that get into my pocket" poster of andrew johns? :icon_chickcheers:

Cheers mate...

If Gasnier achieves half what Joey did, on or off the gear, he'd be a damn side happier than he is now...

anyway.. no more off topic from me.

I've only ever been to the good ol' U S of A once and wasn't fortunate enough to get to any micros or decent breweries. Only sampled the Bud and Miller and other forms over commercialised redneck swill. I hope you do better than me, THB.

 

[jdsaint]

sorry just dislike Newcastle bt this year they are alright they have half of saints team :icon_offtopic:

try a 40oz, a duff (does it really make you yella), and anything made with corn (except bourbon) :icon_vomit:

 

[user3673]

what part of the south you going to? too bad about only having sunday off. if you're in the wrong part of the country, there may not be much open.
joe

I will be working and staying in Gulfport, Mississippi which is about an hours drive east of New Orleans. Not the greatest location!! Except for the New Orleans Jazz festival on the weekend after I arrive.

I will have a 7 hour layover in LA not sure how to fill the time, Suggestions?

 

[user3673]

A few micro's that are nearly national over there that I would highly recommend are
1) Deschutes
2) Sierra Nevada
3) Great Divide
4) Rogue
5) Flying Dog
6) Dog fish head

These few breweries make top beers. if you get to try any of these you are one lucky fellow. oh to be back there again.
Lee

How readily are these available in liquor stores? They look like what I was wanting to try.

 

[KingPython]

You could try ratebeer.com if you haven't already: http://ratebeer.com/BestInMyArea.asp?Count...&StateID=24

 

[kevo]

From what I've tasted, I'd be drinking as much Stone IPA as possible. The Stone Brewing Co. is in San Diego I think and was once of the best beers I've ever tasted.

From what I've heard, I'd be getting into any Russian River stuff I could get my hands on.

Have a top trip, bring me back a bottle of Stone IPA please. :icon_cheers:

Kev

 

[joecast]

I will be working and staying in Gulfport, Mississippi which is about an hours drive east of New Orleans. Not the greatest location!! Except for the New Orleans Jazz festival on the weekend after I arrive.

I will have a 7 hour layover in LA not sure how to fill the time, Suggestions?

yeah, NO isnt the best place for beer, but they do know how to party.
http://beeradvocate.com/beerfly/city/11
http://beermapping.com/maps/citymaps.php?m=neworleans

cant find much in gulfport itself, so you are probably looking at just finding the bigger national/regional distributing breweries.
as for your 7hr layover at LAX, factor in customs and finding your departing terminal and you are best off finding a bar there and having a quiet drink in a foreign country without the stress of finding a cab from and back to the airport.
trying to find some info on LAX itself as far as food and drink but not having much luck. anyway, enjoy your trip.
joe

 

[reVoxAHB]

From what I've tasted, I'd be drinking as much Stone IPA as possible. The Stone Brewing Co. is in San Diego I think and was once of the best beers I've ever tasted.

From what I've heard, I'd be getting into any Russian River stuff I could get my hands on.

Have a top trip, bring me back a bottle of Stone IPA please. :icon_cheers:

Kev

Yep, Stone IPA is nectar forsure. I've had a few cracks at that one, at home, and just can't quite nail it. All of the Stone beers are worth a look, in addition to the other breweries mentioned. New Belgium Brewing is good. Their flagship ales have left my port but they certainly crank out an interesting batch or three. With nearly 1,300 micros you won't have a problem finding something interesting to drink on any given night. And don't forget, a 12 pack on promotion will run you $10.00, generally speaking. Something like Stone IPA in a good neck of the woods@ $8 tops a 6pack.

reVox

 

[leeboy]

Those breweries I listed earlier as my favourites you should definately be able to find in a good liquor store. Just look in the phone book while you are there. As for LA. If your brave try heading to the Bear Republic brewery they are awesome from memory.
Lee

 

[leeboy]

Also ditto, Dan Murphys don't stock any of those beers. The only one actually commercially available in Australia that I'm aware of are Great Divide through international beer shop and Sierra Nevada Pale ale only through a few distributors.

plus dragons suck balls and are paying way to much for gasniers services (or lack there of) can see him breaking a bicep again any time now....
Just kidding they go alright Sowen is playing well

 

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with over 1800 micro's in the US, i would open the Micro Brewers phone book and start at A and end at Z.

IF in the South (Georgia, North Caralina, South Carolina, Louisiana) check out probrewer.com and russle around. Even in the 'Budville Midwest' the variety on offer in Blandville liqour store is something to behold.

If you can get to a 5 and Dime and get a freshly made vanilla coke I would visit it often. best near damm drink i ever had was said coke in Chapel Hill North Carolina.

Scotty