Going to a beer fest in June, need opinions on the breweries..

[chalmers]

Hey all, Jungle Jim's is an amazing foodie super store here north of Cincinnati, and they're having their annual beerfest in June. I just bought my tickets and haven't had/heard of many of the breweries that are coming.

Any recommendations?

http://www.junglejims.com/beerfest/breweries-2011.asp

Thanks

 

[joesmoke]

im a big fan of anderson valley n rogue

 

[zinfamous]

Bells, Brooklyn, Founders, Victory, Great Lakes, all solid. On top of what joesmoke says (Rogue is probably my overall favorite)

Redhook has gone way way downhill over the years, if you ask me.

I'm also not a fan of 21sts Amendment. Haven't had anything that great, tbh.

 

[bvalpati]

Bell's, yum.

 

[chalmers]

It's all you can drink too...albeit only 3 hours, but we're gonna give it hell!

 

[Dirigible]

I'm also not a fan of 21sts Amendment. Haven't had anything that great, tbh.

Reviews seem to agree with you but I've been on a big Back In Black kick lately. Bonus is that it comes in cans.

 

[zinfamous]

Reviews seem to agree with you but I've been on a big Back In Black kick lately. Bonus is that it comes in cans.

I kinda like Back in Black, but there are other dark lagers that I prefer, and are cheaper.

...or is Back in black that dark IPA? someone does one of those--I don't think it's them--that is also in a can and is quite tasty.

I do like the distributors that stick to cans, though. good to see.

 

[qliveur]

It's all you can drink too...albeit only 3 hours, but we're gonna give it hell!

Heh, I can drink a hell of a lot in 3 hours.

 

[KeithP]

Although it has been a few years since I have had any, Smuttynose makes good stuff.

-KeithP

 

[vi edit]

Founders makes some serious beers....but they are heavy. They specialize in heavy stouts, porters, and strong ales.

Dark Horse is good too. They do excellent takes on traditional styles.

I've only had one beer from Anderson, but their Oatmeal stout was outstanding.