Bridget ([info]fieldsclaphands) wrote in [info]damnportlanders,
@ 2008-12-18 13:16:00
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Beeeeeeeeer.
I'm going home to Chicago for the holidays and would love to bring some locally-brewed beer for my brother. He loves IPAs and stouts, but he'll drink anything delicious.

What local beer would you bring to someone east of the Mississippi?


EDIT: http://www.bottletrek.com/ saved me! I ordered a bunch of beer from them and now I don't have to worry about weighing my bags down.

I'm still going to probably get some beer from Hopworks and Raccoon Lodge, but that should be plenty of beer to get him through the holiday season.


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[info]lokidecat
2008-12-18 09:22 pm UTC (link)
Rogue. Bring home some Arrogant Bastard and some Dead Guy.

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[info]fieldsclaphands
2008-12-18 09:41 pm UTC (link)
Yes, Rogue is definitely on my list.

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[info]dawningday
2008-12-19 12:08 am UTC (link)
Per someone else below, Rogue is pretty widely available in the upper midwest. I trusted some recommendations from the young bearded fellow working the Belmont Station. Hopefully it won't put my luggage over the weight limits...

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[info]leatherfemme
2008-12-18 09:25 pm UTC (link)
Second on the Rogue. Their stouts are wonderful. Actually, all their stuff is good. I'm fond of Brutal Bitter, Chocolate Stout and Dad's Little Helper. I've not tried everything there, though.

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[info]ixzist
2008-12-18 09:26 pm UTC (link)
Laurelwood

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[info]fieldsclaphands
2008-12-18 09:43 pm UTC (link)
I'd probably have to go to their pub house, right?

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[info]wuweibaby
2008-12-18 09:51 pm UTC (link)
i just bought a bottle from Whole Foods this afternoon. only two choices on the shelf, however.

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[info]ixzist
2008-12-18 10:32 pm UTC (link)
They have bottles at Whole Foods, New Seasons, and other specialty beer shops

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[info]abiznsty
2008-12-18 09:34 pm UTC (link)
Bridgeport has the best IPA and is a great sustainable company to support.

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[info]dragon_clouds
2008-12-19 01:20 am UTC (link)
You are correct!

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[info]evamagick
2008-12-18 09:39 pm UTC (link)
My friends on the East Coast always beg me to bring them some Fat Tire.

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[info]wuweibaby
2008-12-18 09:42 pm UTC (link)
i think that's out of Boulder, but they probably don't get it back east.

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[info]istar
2008-12-18 09:54 pm UTC (link)
New Belgium is in Fort Collins, CO. They have a great tour! :)

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[info]fieldsclaphands
2008-12-18 09:44 pm UTC (link)
I've actually been able to get Fat Tire in Chicago, so I'll probably not be bringing that home. Great beer though.

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[info]wuweibaby
2008-12-18 09:43 pm UTC (link)
bring a bottle or two of Hair of the Dog just for kicks =)

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[info]fieldsclaphands
2008-12-18 10:32 pm UTC (link)
I bought him some of their Doggie Claws 2008 winter beer! :)

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mcmenamins is the answer!
[info]kayla_malfoy
2008-12-18 09:50 pm UTC (link)
specifically: their sunflower IPA and terminator stout :)
winter ales perhaps?

i'd throw in a ruby just for kicks, but only because it's my favorite and i'm determined to make everyone appreciate its greatness.

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Re: mcmenamins is the answer!
[info]fieldsclaphands
2008-12-18 10:22 pm UTC (link)
I love their ruby, but my brother really prefers not having a fruit flavored beer.

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[info]istar
2008-12-18 09:51 pm UTC (link)
You can get Rogue in Chicago... I saw their fluorescent signs in bars all over the Loop when I was there last Sep. I'd recommend something that's hard to get outside the region... Terminal Gravity IPA, Hair of the Dog, Double Mountain IRA, Roots Red, or BridgePort IPA.

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[info]fieldsclaphands
2008-12-18 10:12 pm UTC (link)
Ooh, thanks for the heads up!

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[info]moteviolence
2008-12-18 11:10 pm UTC (link)
Wow, thanks for the Bottle Trek link! I had been wondering how to get some of my beloved Alaska Smoked Porter and now I just have to drive to Oregon City! You have made my day.

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[info]fieldsclaphands
2008-12-19 01:11 am UTC (link)
No problem! I got the link I think from the Laurelwood Brewery website.

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[info]diamond_wulf
2008-12-19 02:01 am UTC (link)
You might want to buy some bottles of a widmer beer called Snow plow.....it is a milk stout and is just incredible.

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[info]zimamaxx
2008-12-19 09:48 pm UTC (link)
Deschutes Brewery Green Lakes Organic Ale. Mmmmmmmmmmmm.

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