Article that highlights which MLB stadiums offer the most... or possibly best beer selection. Interesting... http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-srv/special/sports/best-beer-in-baseball/
Impressions based on my experiences: 1. Shocked Fenway scored as high as it did (22 overall) as it consistently disappoints in its subpar mediocrity. Local selection has so much potential but only consists of the ubiquitous Sam/Harpoon offerings and the so-so Monstah IPA. They always manage to get me for a Goose Island IPA (or 2-3) each game at $9.50 a pop, but I never feel good about it. 2. Yankee Stadium (30) selection was better than I had feared earlier this year (Long Trail, Bronx Pale Ale, a few others I can't recall). Had to find the right spot though. 3. Turner Field (27) was so-so, or at least Fenway-esque. The Sweetwater stand made things alright on the beer front (at least for an out of towner) and there was something nice about watching a game and hearing a stadium vendor yell "I-P-A's here. Get your I-P-A's here." 4. Wrigley (27) was all about those Old Styles. GI had a beer garden across the street was nice but I was there pre-buyout so this info is dated by more years that I care to think about.
I've always had good experiences at US Cellular, the other stadium in Chicago. They have their "craft beer" kiosks within the stadium that usually provide a good selection, with longer lines, but that is OK.
Shocked to see Petco Park is only ranked 8th overall. I can't imagine many parks having a better craft selection. They have a Stone & Ballast Point taproom/bar, Pizza Port all over the place and the many other selections all over the park. It's the one place I don't mind paying $12 since I'm actually getting something good.
The Rays have had Cigar City beers on draft at Tropicana Field for years. Pretty sure they've added other locals as well. This article is garbage.
Figures,the big city east coast paper, just like you big city east and west coast fans, completely left out the kc royals,who not only have a great craft presence, dominated by hometown boulevard brewing, but are also going to win the world series!
I won't say garbage, but you make a point. I was looking at some of the parks and I found myself saying, "but I remember them having this available." I don't think it's entirely accurate.
interesting article..not surprised my Yankees are close to the bottom of the list..I can't even imagine what a good/great craft beer would cost there..a 16oz draft of Hoegaarden is $14 (i think)
I know I saw that article last year, I swear there was a thread on it here on BA. But I couldn't find it via the Search Function. Maybe it was a thread that got nuked.
well, I hadn't seen it and while Im sure the stats have changed this season it was still an interesting read. Thanks for sharing. We fly up to B-more from NC as often as we can to watch our O's play and while I like the local craft offerings at Camden Yards I have to admit to the sentimental draw of a National Bohemian. Theres just something about Mr Boh and his weird one eye peeking out of a baseball cap that makes being an Orioles fan less painful. This year especially. And speaking of baseball and beer... if you're in Oregon during baseball season stop by Tonkin Field, home of the Hillsboro Hops and Long Ball Ale made especially for the Hops by Bridgeport Brewing. Am I allowed to link it? Im new here and there are "O" so many rules (see what I did there?) .... http://www.bridgeportbrew.com/drink/long-ball-ale
Since they tore the old one down, it no longer has any historical significance. Might as well just go Wrigley or Fenway.
