Beer Trip: Boston or Denver?

Discussion in 'Beer Talk' started by Best_Enjoyed_In_Texas, Oct 7, 2017.

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Boston or Denver?

Poll closed Nov 6, 2017.
  1. Boston

    32.7%
  2. Denver

    67.3%
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  1. TheIPAHunter

    TheIPAHunter Grand Pooh-Bah (5,542) Aug 12, 2007 California
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    That's why my statement was followed by "IMO," sir. I'm no expert, not even remotely. That said, if I reviewed every beer I've ever consumed, I would have been a "Poo-bah" when Bush was still President. I'm not here for accolades. I'm just a guy who loves his IPA. I stand by my statement.
     
  2. SFACRKnight

    SFACRKnight Grand Pooh-Bah (3,274) Jan 20, 2012 Colorado
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    How about some examples to back your opinion instead of waxing poetic about your beer karma? I've had all the NE fan boi beers, and Colorado makes examples that are equally good.
     
  3. TheIPAHunter

    TheIPAHunter Grand Pooh-Bah (5,542) Aug 12, 2007 California
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    I think you missed the point. I was merely defending my opinion. I rarely post in the opinion-based forums because someone always gets upset. I wasn't attempting to downgrade CO in any shape or form. If you go back and read slowly, you'll clearly see that. And, for the record, I give ZERO f*cks about beer karma. That was my point.

    I'll stick to WBAYDN from now on, as clearly it's way too serious over here. Cheers, advocates!
     
  4. SFACRKnight

    SFACRKnight Grand Pooh-Bah (3,274) Jan 20, 2012 Colorado
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    Your point was you believe you have had Denver's best and they can't hang with Boston's best beers. I'm just curious what beers you're comparing. No need to pack your bags.
     
  5. ManBearPat

    ManBearPat Pooh-Bah (1,813) Dec 2, 2014 Colorado
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    People from NE finally had something great and everyone kinda copied, yielding equally delicious offerings and they’re definitely still in shock about it.

    Ever notice how much they love the Patriots, but no one there gives a single fuck about college football? They just really wanna be good at stuff.
     
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  6. SFACRKnight

    SFACRKnight Grand Pooh-Bah (3,274) Jan 20, 2012 Colorado
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    Is flour in beer the brewing equivalent to deflated footballs?
     
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  7. pinyin

    pinyin Savant (1,065) Sep 19, 2013 New York

    Denver.

    I visit Boston three times a year and while Trillium, Jack's Abby and Nightshift are all awesome, the actual city of Denver is much nicer. People are more friendly, better infrastructure, not as crowded, and the beer culture is more refined. My favorites there Odell, Odd13, Crooked Stave and Great Divide. Add to that the consumer grade dispensaries and it's a win win. Too bad the greedy politicians are waiting for their pay out envelopes in Massachusetts before allowing any recreational stores to open. They are not acting upon the will of the people.

    As was also mentioned, the best trip would be longer, but would include Upstate NY, Massachusetts, and then Vermont. But the Denver area has everything in a more compacted area.
     
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  8. rgordon

    rgordon Pooh-Bah (2,677) Apr 26, 2012 North Carolina
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    My really rich cousin in Austin has a place in Portland., which is nice. He made his money working mortgages around 05, 06. His mom and dad were hard core liberals, really old school, professors. He always said he had a IQ of 180. He was/is an ass. I was two years younger, and I have always been glad that he attacked me. He is still afraid of me. But, family is everything. I do love Texas.
     
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  9. Billolick

    Billolick Grand Pooh-Bah (5,405) Dec 20, 2003 New York
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    so Denver in my mind
     
  10. BBThunderbolt

    BBThunderbolt Grand High Pooh-Bah (7,282) Sep 24, 2007 Kiribati
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    FTFY.
     
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  11. Mateo2699

    Mateo2699 Savant (1,056) Jun 9, 2015 Texas
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    Never been to Boston. But as a fellow Texan and huge beer nerd, Denver is one of the few major cities in the US I can visit without making it any kind of beer related trip. The ski slopes (love Breck and Vail), scenic drives and super friendly people make it worthy enough for me to visit every year.
     
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  12. Dan_K

    Dan_K Initiate (0) Nov 8, 2013 Colorado
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    I would love to go to Boston sometime, obviously.
    However, I would also think a beer trip to LA/San Diego or to Portland would also be really fulfilling. San Diego might be the best place to visit in the wintertime, as the weather is so mild. Also, laid back attitude and tons of stuff to do.
     
  13. Leebo

    Leebo Initiate (0) Feb 7, 2013 Massachusetts

    6? Maybe in Boston proper. So many within say 10-15 miles.
     
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  14. matthewp

    matthewp Pundit (856) Feb 27, 2015 Massachusetts
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    Hey at least we don't have a freaky blue horse with red eyes that's anatomically correct welcoming visitors when they get out of the Denver airport (which by the way looks like a big top circus). :slight_smile:

    Now seriously I love Colorado and I love Boston. Really no need for us to resort to making fun of each other's area. I think the most of us in NE are super psyched to see great beers coming out of anywhere even if the beer is "our claim to fame". Less people trading for our beer and more for us.
     
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  15. AZBeerDude72

    AZBeerDude72 Initiate (0) Jun 10, 2016 Arizona

    So OP, have you decided on where? Curious what you picked.
     
  16. Bitterbill

    Bitterbill Grand High Pooh-Bah (6,772) Sep 14, 2002 Wyoming
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    And Zwei in the fort.
     
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  17. PorterPro125

    PorterPro125 Pooh-Bah (1,700) Jan 19, 2013 Canada (NB)

    Don't forget about Maine Beer Co. and Allagash. Portland is just a few hours drive north on the 95!
     
  18. Bitterbill

    Bitterbill Grand High Pooh-Bah (6,772) Sep 14, 2002 Wyoming
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    Hang down your head. :wink:
     
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  19. Best_Enjoyed_In_Texas

    Best_Enjoyed_In_Texas Maven (1,396) Aug 24, 2015 Texas
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    Always appreciate a thought or two from you Hunter! Glad you contributed to this conversation and I see your point clearly. CHEERS!
     
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  20. Best_Enjoyed_In_Texas

    Best_Enjoyed_In_Texas Maven (1,396) Aug 24, 2015 Texas
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    Likely going to be Boston. Its my brother's bday gift and I can just tell thats where he wants to go.

    Im self-employed though and depending on the year - business can be boom or bust. If its "boom" then we can very easily be doing both cities next year, sooo....here's hoping!

    Thanks for asking @AZBeerDude72
     
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