Aleheads.com: Best beer by state

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  1. Orca

    Orca Grand Pooh-Bah (4,710) Sep 18, 2010 Washington
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    Just saw this, thought I'd share. Since this isn't really "news" I figured it's more appropriate in the general Beer Talk forum. Feel free to discuss.

    The explosion of craft beer in the US has given us close to 2,000 operating breweries and brewpubs. There are now dozens of breweries in states that, just a few short years ago, might have only had one or two. That fact, combined with my love of inane lists, inspired me to research one of the single most useless topics we’ve ever tackled at Aleheads (and that’s saying something). I wanted to know which beer was the “best” from each of the 50 states (plus the District of Columbia). That list is below...

    Certainly can't argue with their pick for Washington, BBomb was easily among my favorite beers this year, from anywhere. (Don't tell anyone, or people will start wanting to trade for it.)

    Cheers!
     
    #1 Orca, Jul 10, 2012
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  2. iwantsomerocks

    iwantsomerocks Initiate (0) Oct 11, 2010 Massachusetts

    Interesting. I'm in a little disagreement with my state of NJ. Whoever decided these clearly has never had Kane Head High IPA..the others as far as I can tell look about right. Good find, sir.
     
    #2 iwantsomerocks, Jul 10, 2012
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  3. Stinkypuss

    Stinkypuss Initiate (0) Apr 7, 2008 Pennsylvania

    Taste the rareness......
     
    #3 Stinkypuss, Jul 10, 2012
  4. Kmccabe33

    Kmccabe33 Pundit (794) Nov 4, 2011 Georgia
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    Not sure if I can agree with saying that Capitol City Brewing is the best brewery in Virginia.
     
    #4 Kmccabe33, Jul 10, 2012
  5. BostonHops

    BostonHops Initiate (0) Sep 21, 2011 Massachusetts

    no qualms with the MA pick. always a treat to sip some utopias.
     
    #5 BostonHops, Jul 10, 2012
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  6. RKPStogie

    RKPStogie Initiate (0) Nov 4, 2011 Minnesota

    I would have put Boulevard for Missouri
     
    #6 RKPStogie, Jul 10, 2012
  7. Errto

    Errto Zealot (737) Oct 20, 2009 Connecticut

    Entertaining. I especially like "already incredibly Mephistopheles". Grammar error aside, that seems somehow appropriate.
     
    #7 Errto, Jul 10, 2012
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  8. InVinoVeritas

    InVinoVeritas Initiate (0) Apr 16, 2012 Wisconsin

    Central Waters 1414, gets my approval!!!
     
    #8 InVinoVeritas, Jul 10, 2012
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  9. UCLABrewN84

    UCLABrewN84 Initiate (0) Mar 18, 2010 California

    Great pick for Hawaii. I had it last time I was at Maui Brew Co. and it is quite good.
     
    #9 UCLABrewN84, Jul 10, 2012
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  10. spoonhawk

    spoonhawk Initiate (0) Dec 3, 2010 Iowa

    100 percent right in picking Toppling Goliath for Iowa. Although, I personally would have picked Zeelander or Naughty 90.
     
    #10 spoonhawk, Jul 10, 2012
  11. ledzeppelin4

    ledzeppelin4 Initiate (0) May 18, 2011 Illinois

    While I do agree with this list (can't argue with the taste of rare), I wish they'd do a list of beers brewed in each state that are easy to come by (or at least those that you don't have to sacrifice your first born to get).
     
    #11 ledzeppelin4, Jul 10, 2012
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  12. mychalg9

    mychalg9 Pooh-Bah (2,123) Apr 8, 2010 Illinois
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    That was a nice read. I've only had a few of the beers listed. Anyone want to send me all the others?
     
    #12 mychalg9, Jul 10, 2012
  13. nc41

    nc41 Initiate (0) Sep 25, 2008 North Carolina
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    Jade is the best IPA brewed in the state, but Olde Hickory makes some great BA Stouts as does Foothills BA Sexual Chocolate.
     
    #13 nc41, Jul 10, 2012
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  14. Ndfan1323

    Ndfan1323 Initiate (0) Jan 26, 2012 California

    I agree I do like Head High the best out of all the brewed beers out of NJ but I think Ramstein is a better brewery. I think alot of people may have alot to say about Pennsylvanias as well though! The beauty of palettes!
     
    #14 Ndfan1323, Jul 10, 2012
  15. miketd

    miketd Initiate (0) Mar 2, 2006 Ohio

    These lists are BS, but at least the author acknowledges that in his intro. Bohdi's not the best beer in Ohio, but it's pretty good.
     
    #15 miketd, Jul 10, 2012
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  16. tngolfer

    tngolfer Initiate (0) Feb 16, 2012 Tennessee

    This list should be called "The Best Bourbon-Barrel Aged Stout in Each State."
     
    #16 tngolfer, Jul 10, 2012
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  17. Stinger80OH

    Stinger80OH Initiate (0) Nov 11, 2011 Ohio

    Oh boy...I totally DISAGREE with Ohio's Best Beer....actually i completely disagree with the idea of labeling the "Best Beers" by state..there are too many styles to compete for this and given the many good breweries available in many states (ie MI, PA, OH, CA, VT,etc) makes this argument even more difficult. But i digress and I'll play along. Ohio's 'Best Beer' Columbus Bodhi is an outstanding example of a DIPA. However, you're telling me that Fat Head's Head Hunter and The Brew Kettle's White Rajah arent better. Both of those examples have national and international awards. And let's not forget these: GLBC Blackout Stout and Hoppin' Frog BORIS/DORIS. I think they should do "Best Beers by Styles" for each state....that would make for better reading and arguments.


    Cheers

    AW
     
    #17 Stinger80OH, Jul 10, 2012
  18. bigfnjoe

    bigfnjoe Initiate (0) Oct 22, 2009 Pennsylvania

    Olde Frosty isn't even my favorite Selin's Grove IPA, let alone my favorite beer from them or in the state.
     
    #18 bigfnjoe, Jul 10, 2012
  19. ChanChan

    ChanChan Maven (1,341) Dec 12, 2009 California

    I was expecting Coors light to be Colorado's pick! I guess I was wrong.
     
    #19 ChanChan, Jul 10, 2012
  20. apaisncsu

    apaisncsu Initiate (0) Mar 25, 2011 North Carolina

    Agreed and I would expect Older Rabbit's Foot or Event Horizon to take #1 for NC.

    That list is merely the opinion of one or a few that have not likely tried every beer from every state.
     
    #20 apaisncsu, Jul 10, 2012
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