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A common myth is that all American beers are watered-down schlock. Patronize any one of a thousand bars around the country and you'll encounter the same old, same old, where Heineken is considered bold and flavorful.
Do a little research and step out of the norm and you will discover a world of carefully crafted beers of all shapes, colors, and styles that will make you slap a stars and stripes magnet to your bumper.
Top American Microbreweries
Dogfish Head
Dogfish Head Beer, Delaware's premiere microbrewer more...3 points
New Belgium Brewery
Home of Fat Tire beer and the Tour de Fat. Check o more...1 point
Stone Brewing Co.
Home of Arrogant Bastard Ale. Need I say more?1 point
Shipyard Brewing Company
Maine's Largest Microbrewery. Producing fine Engli more...1 point
Boulder Beer Company - Colorado Microbrewery - Hazed & Infused
Official website of the Boulder Beer Company, prou more...1 point
North Coast Brewing Company
Located in the historic town of Fort Bragg on Cali more...0 points
Left Hand Brewing
Great brew from Colorado has nothing to do with we more...0 points
The Lost Coast Brewery
Located in Northern California, Lost Coast Brewery more...0 points
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Comments Page for Anderson Valley Brewing Company' more...0 points
http://www.odells.com
Home of 90 Shilling, Levity, and 5 Barrel Pale Ale more...0 points
Pisgah Brewing Company Certified Organic Black Mountain, NC
Pisgah Brewing Company, certified organic brewery more...0 points
Flying Dog Brewery - American Ale Craft Beer Brand Store Online
This Maryland brewery has some of the boldest flav more...0 points
If You Like...You'll Love...
Guinness vs. Rogue Chocolate Stout
If you like Guinness, you'll love Rogue Chocolate Stout.With all due respect to Guinness, which is by all accounts, BRILLIANT! But remember, people, I'm trying to impart in you the knowledge of good AMERICAN Beer.
So hold on to your hats Stout-lovers. Rogue Chocolate Stout is hedonistic! Ebony in color with a rich creamy head. The mellow flavor of oats, chocolate malts, and real chocolate are balanced perfectly with the right amount of hops for a bittersweet finish.
Do yourself a favor and try it immediately.
If You Like...You'll Love...
Newcastle Brown Ale vs. Lost Coast Downtown Brown
If you like Newcastle Brown Ale, you'll love Lost Coast Downtown Brown.I happen to hold Newcastle in high regard, and when patronizing any run of the mill establishment, shriek with glee at the site of a Newcastle tap. But, friends, I am also here to say that Lost Coast's Downtown Brown wipes the floor with Newcastle.
A smooth, full-bodied nut brown ale, lightly hopped with a hint of roasted and crystal malts, Lost Coast Downtown Brown is worth getting your hands on (and lips around).
Brilliant (And Possibly Offensive) Beer Names
- Arrogant Bastard Ale - The Stone Brewing Co.
- Yellow Snow Ale - Rogue Ales
- Old Leghumper - Thirsty Dog
- Moose Drool - Big Sky Brewing
- Monkey Knife Fight - Nodding Head Brewing
- Bierbitzch
- Immort Ale - Dogfish Head
- Hop Wallop - Victory Brewing Company
- Hairy Eyeball Ale - Lagunitas Brewing Company
- Supplication - Russian River Brewery
- Dark Lord Imperial Stout - Three Floyds Brewing Co.
Upcoming Beer Festivals Around the Country
Summer 2007
- Folioweekly Beer & Music Festival
- Jacksonville, FL
New venue this year. Last year's festival featured more than 100 different domestic and imported beers, food from local restaurants, live music and DJs. - BREW-HA-HA 2007
- Phoenix Theater, Indianapolis, IN
Brew-Ha-Ha 2007 will be held on June 23, 2007, 3-7pm in the 700 block of N. Park Ave. right in front of the theatre (Park Avenue between Massachusetts Avenue and E. St. Clair St.). Indy's original microbrew festival returns for its 12th annual event
Join us for the area's finest microbrews and craft beers, terrific food, and live music all afternoon long. - Colorado Brewers' Festival
- Great beer, food, music and fun. This year's festival will be the 18th Annual Colorado Brewers' Festival in Downtown Fort Collins will take place June 23 & 24, 2007. Over 400 kegs of beer will be poured beginning on Saturday at 11:00 a.m. and conclude on Sunday at 6:00p.m. in Old Town Square. (The festival hours will be from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. each day.)
- Lake Country Beer & Music Festival
- Nixon Park, Hartland, WI
Festival includes an Extreme Beer Tasting, with more than 200 beers, with brewmasters in attandance, and world-class draft beers; live music and Sigmund Snopek's beer show; a Milwaukee Brewing Museum exhibit; and the Hog City Grill. - Seattle International Beer Festival
- Murel Amphitheatre, Seattle Center, Seattle, WA
Outdoor venue, with beer garden atmosphere; more than 100 beers, including hard-to-find styles, from 15 countries; food available. - Monterey Beer Festival
- Monterey, CA
Beer from more than 50 breweries, including many in California; live music and an assortment of food; disc golf demonstration; a portion of proceeds will be donated to the California Fisherman's Alliance. - Empire State Brewing & Music Festival
- Syracuse, NY
Last year's festival featured more than 300 beers, wines, and other drinks Belgian beer tent; free samples of New York State foods; live music; brewing-related retailers.
South Florida Pub Spotlight
A Good Beer is Hard to Find... Down Here.
If you live in South Florida, you know how hard it is to sift through all the wet t-shirt contests to find a cool place to enjoy a real beer.We can now add one more to the short list. Brother Tuckers in Pompano Beach, FL is a tiny little Belgian beer garden in an unlikely location just off the beach. 4 rotating beers on tap, a fine selection of bottled Belgians and American Microbrews, and great food.
For some reason, a pub owner from Pennsylvania decided to open up shop down here and we're grateful that he did. Let's hope the tourists don't scare him away.
Have a beer and some nosh at 3332 East Atlantic Avenue, Pompano Beach, FL; 954-785-1984.
Beer Ads You Don't See Everyday
Rogue Ales World Class Beer
A look at Rogue Ales products. They make over 30+ beers and have won 450+ awards. Here's why.
The Barley Blog
Fetching RSS feed... please stand byThirst! Passion! And Little Magnets!
Check out this beer lover's dedication! 1,000 Sierra Nevada bottle caps make up this really cool (and huge) mosaic. He glued little magnets to the inside of the bottle caps so he could stick them to the siding of his house.What passion! What ingenuity! What totally awesome beer-lust!
American Beer Books and Movies
The Beer Lover's Guide to the USA: Brewpubs, Taverns, and Good Beer Bars
Amazon Price: (as of 12/02/2008) 
List Price: $14.95
The Good Beer Guide to New England
Amazon Price: $16.15 (as of 12/02/2008)
List Price: $17.95
Michael Jackson's Great Beer Guide
Amazon Price: $12.21 (as of 12/02/2008)
List Price: $17.95
American Beer (Special Edition)
Amazon Price: (as of 12/02/2008)
List Price: $14.99
It's Beer Poll Time!
I Like Beer Too!
Feel free to chime in. Beer thoughts, lens thoughts, what have you.
relache wrote...
lexxi -- You're invited to add your lens to the Enjoy A Refreshing Beverage group! http://www.squidoo.com/groups/beverages
Posted October 03, 2006
webseitler wrote...
Hey, I like Coors Light! ;) Nothing is better on a hot day by the pool. (ps. great lens!)
Posted September 21, 2006
