Thank god for Sam Adams

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  1. TerpBax

    TerpBax Devotee (367) Jul 2, 2009 Texas

    Stuck on a 2-hour layover. If it were not for Boson lager the choices would be between 4 BMC products.

    It is great that you always depend on them when there is no other craft option.
     
    #1 TerpBax, Jun 1, 2012
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  2. checktherhyme

    checktherhyme Savant (1,036) Apr 8, 2008 Washington

    Amen
     
    #2 checktherhyme, Jun 1, 2012
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  3. Duff27

    Duff27 Pooh-Bah (2,552) Feb 10, 2010 Illinois
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    This is exactly the scenario that first got me into craft beer.
     
    #3 Duff27, Jun 1, 2012
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  4. DevilsCups

    DevilsCups Initiate (0) Mar 3, 2010 New York
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    I completely agree.
     
    #4 DevilsCups, Jun 1, 2012
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  5. ShanePB

    ShanePB Initiate (0) Sep 6, 2010 Pennsylvania

    I'll proudly choose a Sam Adams product anytime.
     
    #5 ShanePB, Jun 1, 2012
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  6. stupac2

    stupac2 Pooh-Bah (2,031) Feb 22, 2011 California
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    Yeah, Boston Lager is better than BMC, but I'm glad that SF-area airports have Anchor, SD-area has all kinds of things, and that one time I was stuck in Vegas there was an Irish pub with Guinness on Nitro. I've been stuck in enough airports the past year that the pint of Boston Lager while waiting for a plane has gotten old.
     
    #6 stupac2, Jun 1, 2012
  7. klaybie

    klaybie Zealot (633) Nov 15, 2009 Illinois

    Agreed, SA is always there and Boston Lager really always is a good choice. :slight_smile:
     
    #7 klaybie, Jun 1, 2012
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  8. BigGene

    BigGene Initiate (0) Oct 30, 2010 Florida

    The Tampa airport now has a Cigar City Brew pub....
     
    #8 BigGene, Jun 1, 2012
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  9. BirdsandHops

    BirdsandHops Grand Pooh-Bah (3,061) Apr 14, 2008 Oregon
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    Sam Adams and Yuengling--the craft oases in deserts of BMC. The former is much better, but often in the South the latter is the only option.
     
    #9 BirdsandHops, Jun 1, 2012
  10. Domingo

    Domingo Grand Pooh-Bah (4,252) Apr 23, 2005 Colorado
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    After all of these years I still truly enjoy Boston Lager. Not just as a fallback when there's nothing better, but sometimes as a first choice when supposedly "better" beers are available.
     
    #10 Domingo, Jun 1, 2012
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  11. TerpBax

    TerpBax Devotee (367) Jul 2, 2009 Texas

    Totally agree about it still bein a great beer. It was my gateway beer 10 years ago while I don't drink it as often I still love it.
     
    #11 TerpBax, Jun 1, 2012
  12. jbertsch

    jbertsch Pooh-Bah (2,874) Dec 14, 2008 Massachusetts
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    Ditto. Even though I don't buy a ton of Sam Adams much anymore, they still have a place in my heart. And although I've tried so many of their special releases and brewery-only releases over the years, Boston Lager is probably still my favorite.

    I'm grateful for Jim Koch putting something to depend on in just about every bar in America.
     
    #12 jbertsch, Jun 1, 2012
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  13. FosterJM

    FosterJM Initiate (0) Nov 16, 2009 California

    I was very happy with ATL, Sweetwater pub. Thank the lord!

    Cheers!
     
    #13 FosterJM, Jun 1, 2012
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  14. Henamonster

    Henamonster Initiate (0) Feb 2, 2007 California

    Agreed. When a 2 - 3 hour layover demands a pint (or three) to pass the time. Sam Adams fits the bill nicely. Also, I still look forward to their Harvest collection every Fall.
     
    #14 Henamonster, Jun 1, 2012
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  15. Dools9

    Dools9 Pooh-Bah (1,788) Jul 5, 2011 Massachusetts
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    Can't beat a fresh Boston Lager off the tap
     
    #15 Dools9, Jun 1, 2012
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  16. Hanzo

    Hanzo Initiate (0) Feb 27, 2012 Virginia

    I really applaud Boston Beer Company for the effort they must put into getting their beer distributed. I don't think I've been in a restaurant/bar/stadium/concert in the last few years that had BMC and not at least SABL.
     
    #16 Hanzo, Jun 1, 2012
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  17. 5thOhio

    5thOhio Pooh-Bah (1,571) May 13, 2007 South Carolina
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    "...that one time I was stuck in Vegas there was an Irish pub with Guinness on Nitro."

    I'd take Sam Adams over Guinness.
     
    #17 5thOhio, Jun 1, 2012
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  18. gatornation

    gatornation Grand High Pooh-Bah (10,388) Apr 18, 2007 Arizona
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    i will drink SA regardless of a layover IMO it is a great craft option
     
    #18 gatornation, Jun 2, 2012
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  19. Kadonny

    Kadonny Pooh-Bah (2,616) Sep 5, 2007 Florida
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    My local gun club had nothing but BMC for years. Last fall they put on Sam seasonal and I couldn't be happier. I sat and had 2 Summer's last Monday and loved it. Thank god for BBC!
     
    #19 Kadonny, Jun 2, 2012
  20. crossovert

    crossovert Initiate (0) Mar 29, 2009 Illinois

    Yuengling isn't craft beer, it actually strongly resembles BMC. Someone is watching me.
     
    #20 crossovert, Jun 2, 2012
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