Which Breweries do you try to have every offering from?

Founders
Sierra Nevada
Jack's Abbey
Bell's

 

Night Shift Brewing and Maine Beer Company

 

Russian River's not incredibly easy if not in San Diego or the Bay Area. Since I'm in L.A., it's tough, but worth the effort for what I've been able to try from them. Have had Speakeasy's Big Daddy IPA... an enjoyable beer, for sure, though not usually a staple. Of CA IPAs that are typically available around here, I gravitate toward Sculpin, Racer 5, Golden Road Wolf Among Weeds and AleSmith IPA (as well as the typical Stone offerings).

 

Shipyard because Im a masochist.

 

I almost always gravitate towards Deschutes offerings, just super solid all the way around.

Also Sierra Nevada; you pretty much can't lose.

 

it used to be Bells and Founders when I lived in MI but I've lived outside the distribution footprint for a couple years now.. hopefully that is about to change

 

Being from Michigan of course Founders and Bells.
Short's is the most fun though cuz you don't know WHAT they'll do!

 

I'll try anything from Peekskill.

Same goes for HF, but these days it rarely makes it to NYC, so not really something I have to think about. And of course when I make it up to VT once or twice a year I'm going to try as much as possible - no holding back!

 

That's the bag I'm in as well.

I'm also willing to give anything by Mayflower a shot. They're not really noted for WowWowWow brews, but I find their stuff to be solidly dependable.

 

Schlafly, Russian River, Bell's, Founders, Against the Grain, & Country Boy

 

Allmost any beer available in my area. The old traditional breweries don't brew that much new stuff, but luckily we have some newer breweries that make and try a lot of new things.

 

World class beers, my friend. The Sculpin is particullarly good. We are so envious of your great proximity to fine ales. Yes, I thought Big Daddy was superb. Have you tried White Knuckle? another fine, fine Cali beer.

 

I've tried a good amount of the New Glarus beers and and love to try any I've never had. Their year round and seasonal beers always do the job for me.

I've had every bottled Duck Rabbit beer except for the Marzen. I've also had a bunch of their draft only beers - I always go for them if it's a beer I've never had, I love their stuff.

 

As someone who disdains porters, stouts, and anything dark, I know I'll never try everything from a brewery. But I really like what Great Divide does, and have had six of theirs thus far, loving every one of em.

 

Central Waters for sure.

 

Abita, Yazoo, and Terrapin. I'm a true child of the South, for better or worse.

 

I'll be the first to say it...

None. There are too many styles that I don't care for enough to want to try a brewer's entire line up.

 

Lots, I have slowed down on doing the extra effort, if it comes down my way, I will try to complete my list. There are plenty of breweries where I try to fill in the gaps. Struise is probably the last one remaining that I am actively trying to get as many as possible from, currently at 85 different ones. I am also doing everything by Dochter van de Korenaar because they are awesome, getting hold of any new bottled releases is very easy for me.

 

You said Alesmith. They are some righteous brewers. Bear Republic, too. Dayum y'all have some real breweries. Some real gotdam beer. Yum frikkin yum. Cali is killer when it comes to fine ales. No fukkin doubt.

 

Founders/Surly