How to stock a "beer refrigerator"

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  1. leosfire

    leosfire Initiate (0) Jun 4, 2014 Arizona

    We love Wilderness! We're going tomorrow to get the 'Birthday Mug' I haven't had the Big Guy Rye, so I'm looking forward to that. DC Mountain is one of his favorites when they have it. Refuge is always a great go to. We just went to Wren House for the first time last month and we really liked it. We both love Tower Station and Drgoon. I went to Total Wine last night and picked up a couple six pack of mix and match. I think I'll get a couple more mix and matches and then stick up in a few six packs that I know he likes. It's looking like it might be very IPA heavy, but that's ok in the summer. I've never heard of Todd or Axe Man. I'll have to look them up. You know, I almost feel a little guilty because this is a gift I'll be enjoying just as much as him!
     
    #21 leosfire, Jun 9, 2017
  2. HouseofWortship

    HouseofWortship Pooh-Bah (2,735) May 3, 2016 Illinois
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    My ideal fridge would be stocked with a couple of belgian blondes and hopefully there would be room left for beer.
     
    #22 HouseofWortship, Jun 9, 2017
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  3. cmiller4642

    cmiller4642 Maven (1,399) Aug 17, 2013 West Virginia

    Want to hang out tonight?
     
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  4. Ten_SeventySix_Brewhouse

    Ten_SeventySix_Brewhouse Zealot (744) Jul 20, 2016 Indiana

    Todd the Axe Man is an IPA from Surly. Pretty much just distributed in the Midwest/Great Lakes regions, but Arizona and Florida Total Wine stores got a one time shipment relatively recently. I think Todd is their best offering, but Furious is good too, if you can find it.
     
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  5. ernh

    ernh Maven (1,353) Jun 10, 2012 California

    Hard to say without knowing what's available in AZ, but some general thoughts:

    1. Judge for yourself based on the pictures, but I feel like a wall of cans is more impressive looking than a bunch of bottles (just for the shock effect). Depending how much you want to buy, you could make a wall of cans that's only one can deep (meaning remove them from their packages) and hide bottles behind them for a second surprise reveal.

    2. It sounds like you both have similar tastes? So err on the side of things that YOU like so that worst case you can drink those and take him on a beer run to pick up other goodies later. On the other hand, I bet you've got group events (July 4, etc) coming up where you could bring and share anything you felt meh about.

    3. If you're shopping at a local bottle shop I'd hope they would give good advice. If you're shopping at a larger chain store or grocery store their folks there can sometimes be rad and sometimes just mindlessly pushing the stuff they're overstocked on. I know my Mom has gifted me a couple pricey shelf turds that the clerk sold her on.

    Good luck!
     
    #25 ernh, Jun 9, 2017
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  6. chipawayboy

    chipawayboy Pooh-Bah (2,181) Oct 26, 2007 Massachusetts
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    Can't go wrong w the original. Vinny invented the DIPA. This is actually my fridge real time -- thanks to a shipment today from @tommykimchi. Swami ain't no slouch either. If you want t to trade for some Alchemist or Trillium beers sometime -- message me and we can work something out. Cheers.
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  7. nc41

    nc41 Initiate (0) Sep 25, 2008 North Carolina
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    You can buy Surly beers on line from France 44, if your in a state that's legal to ship to. Abrasive and Todd The Axe Man should be fresh and available.
     
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  8. nc41

    nc41 Initiate (0) Sep 25, 2008 North Carolina
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    Your lucky I don't live close enough to you to..... Stop in and visit.
     
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  9. leosfire

    leosfire Initiate (0) Jun 4, 2014 Arizona

    I've had Furious! My husband's family is from Green Bay and they brought some out here. It was a great beer.
     
    #29 leosfire, Jun 10, 2017
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  10. leosfire

    leosfire Initiate (0) Jun 4, 2014 Arizona

    Thanks for the display suggestions! I like the idea to put the cans in front for the shock value. I even thought I could get a total of 40 beers. I definitely want to add some bombers too. Yes, we have similar taste in beer, which is really nice.
     
    #30 leosfire, Jun 10, 2017
  11. MikeP64

    MikeP64 Zealot (661) Jan 24, 2015 South Carolina

    I suggest you fill the fridge with Natty Lite.Keystone,and Coors. This will surely upset him and put a strain on your relationship which could lead to you guys splitting up and then you could find a nice guy here on BA...Hi! My name's Mike.
     
    #31 MikeP64, Jun 10, 2017
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  12. GreenBayBA

    GreenBayBA Grand Pooh-Bah (4,265) Aug 30, 2015 Wisconsin
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    Oh man, if I knew your husband's family was from Green Bay that would have completely changed my post above. The post would have been the most detailed and specific ever. :grinning:
     
    #32 GreenBayBA, Jun 10, 2017
  13. leosfire

    leosfire Initiate (0) Jun 4, 2014 Arizona

    Hahaha!
     
    #33 leosfire, Jun 10, 2017
  14. readyski

    readyski Pooh-Bah (1,557) Jun 4, 2005 California
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    Suggest you fill that thing with a case of Westy 12s. He will never leave you :wink:
    Oh wait, you're in AZ, you may have shipping difficulties. So just put a couple local sixers and a few nice bombers. That would work for me.
     
    #34 readyski, Jun 10, 2017
  15. eppCOS

    eppCOS Grand Pooh-Bah (4,570) Jun 27, 2015 Colorado
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    Everyone has good advice and shots to guide you on the "what" to stock - my only 2 centavos here is to plan on the stocking and drinking rate and pace. You want those freshies (IPAs and pales) to be had early, but stock up on darker browns and stouts that can handle 4-6 months of aging without turning into shite. If it's all IPAs, they will fade fast if you don't do 2 a day... You're a great person for doing this. Cheers all!
     
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  16. readyski

    readyski Pooh-Bah (1,557) Jun 4, 2005 California
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    Suggest you fill that thing with a case of Westy 12s. He will never leave you :wink:
    Oh wait, you're in AZ, you may have shipping difficulties. So just put a couple local sixers and a few nice bombers. That would work for me.
     
    #36 readyski, Jun 10, 2017
  17. leosfire

    leosfire Initiate (0) Jun 4, 2014 Arizona

    I hadn't thought of that. I'll get some other beers too. He likes Scottish Ales. We love stouts and porters as well. It's hard to drink them in the summer though. It's a mental thing. Black Butte Porter is my goto for porters. I'll drink that anytime. My husband loves Founders Breakfast Stout. I'll get some of those as well. We had Goose Island's Bourbon County Brand Coffee Stout at a local beer pub and that was amazing! I don't think they have that available though.
     
    #37 leosfire, Jun 10, 2017
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  18. leosfire

    leosfire Initiate (0) Jun 4, 2014 Arizona

    So, if I was interested in beer trading, AZ has issues?
     
    #38 leosfire, Jun 10, 2017
  19. Ten_SeventySix_Brewhouse

    Ten_SeventySix_Brewhouse Zealot (744) Jul 20, 2016 Indiana

    I haven't had any issues, other than the fact that we don't have any "it" breweries here.

    As for dark beers to age in the back of the fridge, I'll mention Modern Times again: City of the Dead and Black House.
     
    #39 Ten_SeventySix_Brewhouse, Jun 10, 2017
  20. Scott17Taylor

    Scott17Taylor Initiate (0) Oct 28, 2013 Iowa
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    You'd probably have a hard time finding trading partners. You might want to find an online store. If you're just looking to fill the fridge with things available to you is fill it with mostly hoppy beers, lagers, and session sours. I'm not able to drink stouts and porters often here in Iowa in the summer, I can't imagine drinking darker beers in the Arizona heat. If you trade you may be able to do a locals for locals with someone. I know some people are trying to tick all 50 states, if you could include an Arizona and New Mexico beer I would think you could get something done.
     
    #40 Scott17Taylor, Jun 10, 2017
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