I'll probably hit up the same 5 Lex breweries this coming November, and perhaps others. Really loved Ethereal. Blue Stallion and West Sixth also very good. Found Rock House at the old quarry to be rather unique.
I always try to go to popular breweries when they open so I can beat the crowds. It makes it easier.
I may hit up Pivot and Mirror Twin next trip. Probably ride the city bus from downtown.
You'd hate Wooden Cask in Newport. I love their brown ale and the guys from work plan a visit next Friday. Personally looking forward to a few of the above myself.
It can get marked up a lot too unless you know someone headed to Chicagoland. Direct competitor to 60 Minute IPA and Two-Hearted Ale.
No from what I have read it won't be open till this fall. And we haven't been up that way in a couple years.
Do you ever taste the difference in a beer that's been on the shelf for a bit compared to one that hasn't? I always hear people say that over a few months certain beers will taste skunk after a few months. Especially ipas.Couple beers sitting in my fridge right now. Hopslam is leftover from last month. Scored the KBS single for $6.72. 4-packs cost $22.99. Plan on enjoying the KBS soon. Nice seeing both finally offered in Texas this year.
It's funny you mention them because I've been to over 70 breweries and they have my least favorite beer out of all of them. That style is just painful for me to drink. I've been there 4 different times trying to adapt but it's just not happening which sucks because it is a nice place inside. If you are ever out that way you should try Braxton Labs or Streetside brewery. They are 2 of my top 6 breweries that I've been to.
Yes, but a few factors relative to packaging come into play.
Picked up a couple cans on my way through TN.
Pours out bubbly with a copper color. Smooth, nothing complex about the taste, would be good with pizza and wings.
I would say a sweeter version of SA Boston lager.
But for a $1.50 for a 16oz can I can't complain much, better than a can of Bud which bought a stake in the company.
Picked up Tampa Bay Brewing Co. Reef Donkey also, give it a taste later on.
Never said Wooden Cask is my favorite but sure if you can't find a single beer you like, by all means try someplace else. I can drink some of their ales no problem and I will be happy to do so again. If I were to rank the local breweries, at the bottom might be Darkness even though it's closest to me and although I really love the dark malty type beers. Certainly Braxton, Woodburn, Mad Tree and 50 West are some of the best locally afaic. Streetside is good too but I also miss Blank Slate which closed down the street from them.
IPA's might be the exception and will tend to last much longer than less hoppy beers as well. They're called India Pale Ale's for a reason.To retain freshness, barrels were sealed with a layer of hops on top before ships sailed to India.
I know the area. About 15-20 mins south. I'm a little reluctant without a DD. Cops tend to hang out at the Speedway quite often as I noticed when driving back from basketball trips to Lexington.
Very true and great point. In the old days, IPAs were also stored in barrels. No UV contamination. Hops and slightly higher-than-normal ABV are also factors. A greater proportion of wort during the era was also well-fermented. During the early 1800, brewers also shipped porters across the world with good results.
Never been much of a Stout guy but man I love those Porters. Less coffee tasting the better I guess otherwise I can't explain it.
Those are great. I've bought many a 22 and they do last forever and sold me on the idea basically. How about that? Wow!
Woodburn is my favorite currently. Love that place. Great variety of options and very creative. 50 west is a great spot too. Great beers and an even nicer setup. Canoeing and beach volleyball are fun options. The food is really damn food as well. Plus they run deals on Sunday which is nice. Mad tree is awesome but ALWAYS packed. It's probably INSANE how much money they pull in.
Yeah cops are everywhere here. I will say that Alexandria Brewing Company was a really cool place. Nice layout and a good food option. They have 7 of their own beers on right now. I had a pint of their session black ipa and their new England ipa. My gf had their kentucky common. All 3 were well above average I think. They have a Belgium double and 2 Russian imperial stouts that I have to try. I'm going back Tuesday to try the rest. They have guest taps on and in a few months they will have 12 to 14 of their own on tap. Very friendly staff and the brewers do the bartending which I like. They went through a lot of obstacles to get this place going so I'm really happy for them
No doubt a goldmine now at the giant new location off Madison Rd.
Barleywine's are very underrated.
I like Urban Artifact. Crazy beer and even crazier venue. You have to like sours though. If you don't it's a tough go. They have some of the best sours though. A bunch of different ones. Overall though what they offer is different than any other brewery. Brink is my favorite spot in that area. They have a nice place and Some awesome beers. Cheers my friend
