Nik,

Definitely try the Green Flash Brewery Beers. I've had both their IPA and Stout and I'm a fan of each. However, I'm a big fan of IPA and had a few of these last week with some Indian food...great combo.

Fat Tire is a staple in the US craft brewing business as it put New Belgium on the map. However, for me it is too chocolate(y), and this is coming from someone who drinks a lot of porter.

Firestone Walker makes a pretty good Pale Ale, so I'm sure their IPA isn't too bad either.

Lagunitas makes some pretty good brews, though I've yet to try this one. More than likely, it will be good.

I've heard of Avery, but have yet to try their beers (that I can remember). Give their Brown Ale a try, a friend of mine who is in the industry told me that Brown Ale is the rising star in the American market.

 

Hi guys,

Thanks for the info. I will be sure to post up many a photo and tasting thoughts on the brews. Very excited to try some of the brews I've heard so much about, would you believe I've never even tried a Fat Tyre!?

Cheers,
Nik

 

It was cool to see Three Philosophers posted here. My two brothers and I make a point of drinking it when we all get together. haha

 

U drink wine? Usually for a "decent" red ur looking at a minimum $5 per glass (4 per bottle). I think we avg $10per in our house.... So @ $2.50 a bottle it isn't that bad....

That is how I justify delerium and other pricey crafts...

 

JC, I think I'm coming to Austin in June, would love to grab a couple brews... Here in New Orleans we only have a few killer places, and even those lack some of the better crafts.

 

I have so many to list, but will just start off with the ones I've been stocking in the fridge lately.

Shiner 102 Double Wheat
Shiner Black Lager
Shiner Blonde
Kona Longboard Island Lager
Kona Fire Rock Pale Ale
Gordon Biersch Märzen
Live Oak Hefe-Weizen

 

Tyler,

Where do you live?

 

Just let me know, Austin is really into the whole micro brew scene.

 

I'm in San Antonio, Texas at the moment.

 

Damn hippies!