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| Just been drinking a couple of (small) bottles of Sierra Nevada Pale Ale from the Sierra Nevada brewery in Chico Ca.
Excellent stuff.
"Good" and "American beer" in the same sentence. Who wudda thought? |
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Location: NJ | (IMHO), SierraNevada makes one of the best IPA's on the market . . . .
". . "Good" and "American beer" in the same sentence . ."
I'm withya' on THAT one . . . |
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Location: Earth·SolarSystem·LocalInterstellarCloud·Local Bub | Sierra Nevada Pale Ale is my hands down favorite. |
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Location: Tennessee | Thank you! Now that the secret's out, there are some others worth mentioning ... Pyramid, Gordon Biersch, Lagunitas, Preservation Ale, Firestone Walker, Anchor Steam, to name a few. Drink all you want ... we'll make more! But IMHO, the folks in the state due north of us can lay claim to the best microbreweries. |
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| Pyramid...mmmmmmmm
It's been a while, but it is my favorite. |
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Location: Pacific Northwest Inland Empire | I think Grant's Brewing here in Yakima is about to fold. Something about being a year behind on the rent, I heard. Pity.....Bert is probably spinnin'..... |
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Location: Las Vegas, Nevada | Now here's an engaging topic for discussion. Forget the guitar stuff. I am inspired. Full agreement on the Sierra Nevada; don't think I have ever had a bad one, bottled or draught. My visiting friend from England remarked: "Oh Richard, this beer is simply bursting with flavor" after I ordered his first Sierra Nevada Pale Ale from the barkeep. The Pyramid beers are exceptional, too. Pale Ale is a favorite and if you have never had it, the Apricot Ale is amazing. Another favorite is Acme Pale Ale and IPA, of course, from California brewery, Northcoast Brewing Company. Look for the girl in the red dress with a glass of beer in one hand and a rope in the other. My all-time favorite, though, is Summit Pale Ale, brewed by the Summit Brewery in St. Paul. They don't distribute it nationwide, but if you ever get to the Twin Cities neighborhood, you are in for a treat. Their IPA is splendid, too; they brew a full range of exquisite beers. Finally, a fresh Bass Ale is an awesome thing..............gotta go now. Gonna open one of the Acmes and one of the Ovation cases and play a little.......... |
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Location: Orange County, California | I like Stone Brewing, BJ's, West Coast, Bunch'a stuff from the PacNW, but right now you should definately try to get some Sierra "Celebration Ale". MMMMmmmmm |
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Location: SoCal | I agree with this but still miss Blitz (of Portland)...what a memory (of what I could still remember the next morning). |
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Location: Upper Left USA | Miles,
When you move out here I'll take you here
http://www.silvercitybrewery.com/
Silver City Brewery kicks Califoria's butt every time!
Cl[hic]ick |
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Location: Phoenix AZ | WOW, in 4 years on this board we've discussed everything from string-tubes to beastiality (shut up Cliff). Can't believe this is the first time I recall the topic of BEER. We are definately maturing. Dave |
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Location: NJ | WrongAgainWitko.
I y'do an extensive search, we HAVE indeed had in-depth beer discussions . . .
You probably missed it on one of your "LostWeekends" in Amsterdam . . . . |
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Location: Phoenix AZ | Actually I was at the farm ... |
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Location: Upper Left USA | Note for items in the OFC Store:
combo bottle opener and pick holder
OFC Can cozy
OFC Whirly-gig beverage holder |
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Location: Orange County, California | Originally posted by MWoody:
OFC Can cozy
Not for Beer I pray. I doubt it would fit around a 22oz Bottle. :D |
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Location: Upper Left USA | Silver City makes a great Root Beer and Ginger Ale as well!
The Oktoberfest was outstanding this year. Winterbock was on the menu this last Saturday. |
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Location: Southern California | I agree with Fred: Stone Mountain makes pretty good brew. Besides, you gotta' like a brewery who can name a beer "Arrogant Bastard Ale". :p |
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Location: SoCal | As in Yamhill County (Oregon, such as Sokol Blosser), the area a short drive from Seattle has some nice wineries such as the Chateau Ste Michelle or Columbia Winery.
When I had the 4th Landing Support Battalion (Seattle), we used to go for a few tastings. Course, never saw a Marine settle for a taste. |
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Location: closely held secret | We're surrounded by microbreweries, vineyards and Christmas tree farms out here. |
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Location: Boise, Idaho | Sounds like the NW OFC meeting will be wine, beer and Ovations. Didn't get to do any wine tasting in the Portland area last week, but got to see Portland beat Notre Dame in soccer with my daughter and play a bunch of Os at Guitar Center. I'll hunt you down next time, Waskel. |
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Location: closely held secret | I'm really sorry we couldn't get together, Mark. Things just got so crazy, plus Mrs. Waskel has developed a case of sciatica that had her in so much pain I had to take her in to emergency for some powerful medications. It was a very up and down weekend, between being with friends and caring for her.
I'm sure we'll get another opportunity to sit down and jam! Which GC? Beaverton? I don't get in that one much, Clackamas is a lot closer for me. |
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Location: Parrish, FL | Shsssssh, Be wary quiet. Mark's huntin' Wabbits |
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Location: Boise, Idaho | Yes, Beaverton. I can see why a Wabbit wouldn't go there. Nice Custom Elite there. Probably 1999, but $1000 was too much money. Also played a $3100 Rodriguez in their quite room. No Ovations in their little high end room either. |
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Location: closely held secret | Naw, the GC's around here never have any in their quiet room. Except when I accidently leave one in there. The Clackamas store carries some Elites and Legends, even have a CL-LX in there right now, but they have so much crap on the floor in front of them you can't get to the wall.
Ah, well. I just now ordered a new laptop, so I don't think there's any new guitars in my immediate future. At least I got a killer deal on that. |
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| Could we stop talking about guitars here and get back on topic? Jeez - whatever happened to forum etiquette? |
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Location: Tennessee | Jeez - whatever happened to forum etiquette? Uh, you must have us confused with another board. |
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| If we're talking beer, would that be the draft board?
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Location: Boise, Idaho | Is wine too far off topic? I was trying to figure out how to stop by Waskel's house during a winery tour last weekend. Like many clever schemes, it fell apart. Unfortunately, our families had other plans. Mine did the idiotic shopping thing. Lucky for me the Beaverton Guitar Center is right across the highway from Washington Square mall. |
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