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Discussion in 'Great Lakes' started by GlassHalfEmpty, Feb 19, 2015.

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  1. GlassHalfEmpty

    GlassHalfEmpty Initiate (0) Jan 30, 2015 Georgia

    Cheers from Athens, Georgia!

    I grew up in Minnesota as a child and just received a France44 gift card for my 21st. I'm trying to sample the regions best, or the best available on the site. I've tried the Surlys (good god)... What are the other must-haves exclusive to the region?

    Much obliged, ya'll.
     
    #1 GlassHalfEmpty, Feb 19, 2015
  2. mothman

    mothman Grand High Pooh-Bah (6,016) Jun 21, 2007 Minnesota
    Pooh-Bah Trader

    I'd make sure to get some Summit Saga :wink:

    But in all seriousness.... I'd be sure to get something form Indeed. Day Tripper is an excellent APA. Not sure what they have for seasonals right now. If you can get Steel Toe size 11, that is a must.
     
    #2 mothman, Feb 19, 2015
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  3. nograz

    nograz Maven (1,424) Oct 30, 2013 Minnesota
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    Bent Paddle is putting out some great neer right now, Cold Press and the Harness Winter Ale would be my choices from there. Steel Toe Size 7 and Indeed Day Tripper would be others I woukd get.
     
    #3 nograz, Feb 19, 2015
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  4. jsdavis422

    jsdavis422 Zealot (627) May 15, 2012 Minnesota

    Well I know you said surly, but just a heads up Abrasive is in season, so that's always a winner. Indeed let it ride IPA is coming our shortly (next week?), Bauhaus is making some good stuff, and pretty much everything the others above have said.
     
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  5. Chaz

    Chaz Grand Pooh-Bah (3,668) Feb 3, 2002 Minnesota
    BA4LYFE Society Pooh-Bah Trader

    Steel Toe Size 11 would be a sure-thing to get, although I don't see it in their inventory at the moment.

    If they are still offering the "Online Local Craft Beer Gift Basket" that also looks like a good bet. :wink:
     
    #5 Chaz, Feb 19, 2015
  6. mothman

    mothman Grand High Pooh-Bah (6,016) Jun 21, 2007 Minnesota
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    I second the bent paddle. They make great stuff. The esb is also solid, but cold press is a must.
     
    #6 mothman, Feb 19, 2015
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  7. BeerBuyerBill

    BeerBuyerBill Initiate (0) Jul 23, 2012 Minnesota

    Why don't you PM me your phone number and I'll call you tomorrow from work and hook you up with some goodies from Minnesota.
    Bill
    F44
     
    #7 BeerBuyerBill, Feb 19, 2015
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  8. nograz

    nograz Maven (1,424) Oct 30, 2013 Minnesota
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    Do not trust this guy! :stuck_out_tongue:
     
    #8 nograz, Feb 19, 2015
  9. mothman

    mothman Grand High Pooh-Bah (6,016) Jun 21, 2007 Minnesota
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    Make sure he gets at least one bottle of fresh saga. You should probably throw that in on the house or I'll make sure to give you $1 next time I am in.
     
    #9 mothman, Feb 19, 2015
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  10. gatornation

    gatornation Grand High Pooh-Bah (10,388) Apr 18, 2007 Arizona
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    This is Minnesota Nice at it best
     
    #10 gatornation, Feb 19, 2015
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  11. GlassHalfEmpty

    GlassHalfEmpty Initiate (0) Jan 30, 2015 Georgia

    My thoughts exactly
     
    #11 GlassHalfEmpty, Feb 19, 2015
  12. GlassHalfEmpty

    GlassHalfEmpty Initiate (0) Jan 30, 2015 Georgia

    Thanks everyone! Earlier today I ordered (multiple) Surly Abrasive, Coffee Bender; Bent Paddle Harness Winter IPA, and Indeed Day Tripper...
    Looks like I made the right choices! More suggestions welcome, though, for future orders.
     
    #12 GlassHalfEmpty, Feb 19, 2015
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  13. nograz

    nograz Maven (1,424) Oct 30, 2013 Minnesota
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    Bent Paddle Cold Press is a must.
     
    #13 nograz, Feb 19, 2015
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  14. mothman

    mothman Grand High Pooh-Bah (6,016) Jun 21, 2007 Minnesota
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    Seriously. Drop whatever you are doing and get that cold press now.
     
    #14 mothman, Feb 19, 2015
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  15. Ungertaker

    Ungertaker Initiate (0) Apr 30, 2010 Minnesota

    Bill, you are a class-act! I will be sure to bring something good to share the next time we are at a tasting together!
     
    #15 Ungertaker, Feb 20, 2015
  16. McThulhu

    McThulhu Initiate (0) Jun 30, 2014 Minnesota

    Central Waters from WI makes an amazing stout with ghost peppers, not overly spicy and so smooth. also the new lift bridge releases are great.
     
    #16 McThulhu, Feb 20, 2015
  17. barrybeerdog

    barrybeerdog Pundit (941) Aug 17, 2012 South Dakota

    You can get all the MN beer you want if you offer some of those great Creature Comfort selections!! Enjoy your "MN haul" Cheers.
     
    #17 barrybeerdog, Feb 20, 2015
  18. GlassHalfEmpty

    GlassHalfEmpty Initiate (0) Jan 30, 2015 Georgia

    Perhaps a trade is in order! Living a few blocks from the brewery does have its benefits
     
    #18 GlassHalfEmpty, Feb 20, 2015
  19. SudsSavant

    SudsSavant Savant (1,038) Jan 9, 2007 Minnesota
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    I don't know whether to cheers you or curse you for posting this when you did. I literally left Athens about the time you posted this, could've used some guidance about what to pick through in the Spirits on Washington store. Luckily for me though, I was able to escape with some Creature Comforts and Terrapin out of your fair city! :stuck_out_tongue:
     
    #19 SudsSavant, Feb 20, 2015
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  20. barrybeerdog

    barrybeerdog Pundit (941) Aug 17, 2012 South Dakota

    Wow, sounds like a great neighborhood to live in!! I will be in Martinez late April - early May. I can mule some MN beers for a trade if you want, let me know. I'll keep you posted on my travel plans.
     
    #20 barrybeerdog, Feb 21, 2015
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