What are the most remote breweries?

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  1. Fatty_Mccracken

    Fatty_Mccracken Initiate (0) Aug 20, 2014 Illinois

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  2. Lobina

    Lobina Maven (1,373) Sep 9, 2009 Arizona

    While visiting Santorini tried to make it to this brewery but didn’t have time as had to get back to the boat. In the middle of a freaking rock island that has no fresh water. All water brought in from boats etc. Was able to find 2 bottles of the IPA. Drank them on the boat as a hassle to try and bring back to the States. Decent enough ipa but pricey. Was able to say I had a Greek IPA tho

    https://www.santorinibrewingcompany.gr/
     
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  3. eerickson7

    eerickson7 Initiate (0) May 29, 2008 Missouri

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  4. BigHopValley

    BigHopValley Initiate (0) Jul 18, 2014 Washington

    Not real remote, but yeah
    Breakside.
     
  5. NVbeer

    NVbeer Zealot (595) Oct 3, 2002 Nevada

  6. ArsMoriendiOU818

    ArsMoriendiOU818 Pooh-Bah (1,620) Nov 5, 2013 Virginia
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    Beat me to saying 49th State in Healy! Should probably also point out that aside from being 4 hours away from the nearest city, the population is only approximately 1021 people! Easily beats out everything else in this thread thus far.

    Although your other option is quite remote too. I guarantee that area receives less people traffic, at the very least, and is even a further drive to a major population center, so it could very well be the #1.
     
  7. ArsMoriendiOU818

    ArsMoriendiOU818 Pooh-Bah (1,620) Nov 5, 2013 Virginia
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  8. Coronaeus

    Coronaeus Grand Pooh-Bah (3,708) Apr 21, 2014 Canada (ON)
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    I was ‘mis-remembering’. I’m thinking of the Lerwick Brewery on Shetland. So more remote I guess.
     
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  9. humanjoe

    humanjoe Pundit (971) Aug 26, 2004 Connecticut

    https://www.monheganbrewing.com/

    On an island, ten miles off the Maine coast. You have to take a ferry then walk since there aren't really any cars on the island.

    Good beer too!
     
  10. RedEcho

    RedEcho Devotee (382) Oct 23, 2012 Massachusetts

    https://falklandbeerworks.com/

    Can't say I've ever been there and I can't say I see myself ever getting there...but I'd like to try the Dark Mild one day.
     
  11. MatthewSwasta

    MatthewSwasta Initiate (0) Nov 18, 2017 Virginia

    Pen Druid is the only brewery in Rappahanock...could we go for quality vs remoteness vs distribution?
     
  12. MatthewSwasta

    MatthewSwasta Initiate (0) Nov 18, 2017 Virginia

    [​IMG] The Orkney Brewery and Einstök in Akureyri Ísland. I know there is some distribution in the states, but to visit...remote! I had the honor of being the first American to try the Puffin Ale back in 2017...pretty good. Remote!
     
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  13. July2Nov

    July2Nov Initiate (0) Aug 27, 2006 Virginia

    https://m.facebook.com/pages/category/Bar/eola-school-466762980135/

    Eola School Brewery in Eola, TX has got to be the most remote brewery I've ever encountered. Population was recorded at 218 in 1990. Believe it's closer to 54 for 2019. It's in an old Schoolhouse that has obviously seen better days, but the beer & pizza were solid as a diploma.
     
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  14. nc41

    nc41 Initiate (0) Sep 25, 2008 North Carolina
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    It’s certainly off the beaten path that’s for sure, if your too remote how can you make money? You could brew beer at Moosehead Lake ME, population 63, but you can’t make money because it’s a logistical nightmare all the way around. But certainly Hill Farmstead is certainly a bitch to get to, winter must be unreal.
     
  15. July2Nov

    July2Nov Initiate (0) Aug 27, 2006 Virginia

    Hopkins Ordinary Aleworks is just right down the street in the basement of their B&B, so Pen Druid isn't the only one in Sperryville.
     
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  16. Kmoede

    Kmoede Initiate (0) May 30, 2018 Wyoming

    Ten Sleep Brewing in Ten Sleep Wyoming is rather remote.
     
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  17. smbslt

    smbslt Pooh-Bah (1,866) Dec 26, 2010 Illinois
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  18. hopfenunmaltz

    hopfenunmaltz Pooh-Bah (2,611) Jun 8, 2005 Michigan
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    I've been to Tuscon, Tucumcari, but not to Tehachipi or Tonapa. (so).

    There is a classic Little Feet song that mentions all of those, named "Willin".
    "And I've been from Tucson to Tucumcari
    Tehachapi to Tonapah"

    Give it a listen. Many have covered it.
     
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  19. MatthewSwasta

    MatthewSwasta Initiate (0) Nov 18, 2017 Virginia

    Yup...still remote and neither distribute. Thanks for the reminder. The basement pub room/fireplace is going to be a nice hang out this winter. I should have know better..I have a 2018 Saison Noire from Hopkins in the fridge right now.
     
  20. jfxmair

    jfxmair Aspirant (208) Dec 16, 2008 Pennsylvania

    North Haven Brewing Company on North Haven Island, Maine in the middle of Pennobscott Bay. It’s accessible only by boat. Discovered it last year on an early fall sailing trip. Population is about 350-400. Had a great time there and met some interesting people. Don’t remember much about the beer.
     
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