Which brewery should I represent?

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Which brewery should I represent?

  1. Firestone Walker

    64 vote(s)
    48.5%

  2. Dogfish Head

    16 vote(s)
    12.1%

  3. Founders

    31 vote(s)
    23.5%

  4. Goose Island

    10 vote(s)
    7.6%

  5. Ballast Point

    11 vote(s)
    8.3%
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  1. Smokingtony

    Smokingtony Initiate (0) Nov 14, 2014 Texas

    I will be pouring beer at a beer fest in Texas (Katy Wild West) and I the organizer asked me to tell him at which brewery I would like to be stationed. This is a difficult choice considering the beer list has not been published. I've put together my top choices and wanted some input from you guys.

    In case you are wondering, the full brewery listing can be seen here:

    http://www.katybrewfest.com/brewers-at-event.html
     
    #1 Smokingtony, Apr 21, 2015
  2. PA-Michigander

    PA-Michigander Grand Pooh-Bah (3,372) Nov 10, 2013 Pennsylvania
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    Personally, and I'm sure I'm in the minority but I'd choose a local brewer and speak their gospel, assuming you choose a good one. Spreading good will for small, local Brewers is far better, IMO than spreading good words for Goose Island, DFH, BP, Founders or FW
     
    #2 PA-Michigander, Apr 21, 2015
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  3. Orca

    Orca Grand Pooh-Bah (4,710) Sep 18, 2010 Washington
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    Poll will basically end up being "what's your favorite brewery" but my answer is Firestone Walker. They are awesome.
     
    #3 Orca, Apr 21, 2015
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  4. Smokingtony

    Smokingtony Initiate (0) Nov 14, 2014 Texas

    I agree to an extent, especially since I did feel some guilt about repping GI. Really, they are only on my list in hopes of pouring BCBS. I would be pretty disappointed pushing 312 wheat all night long.

    The reality though is that many of the locals will have their own crew out there so I figured I wouldn't be of much use.
     
    #4 Smokingtony, Apr 21, 2015
  5. pagriley

    pagriley Pooh-Bah (2,382) Oct 27, 2014 Illinois
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    I went with firestone too - just because I think they do more interesting things with 'standard' beers
     
    #5 pagriley, Apr 21, 2015
  6. Valleyview06

    Valleyview06 Pundit (850) Oct 13, 2012 Pennsylvania
    Trader

    Probably see more girls working the Goose Island taps...
     
    #6 Valleyview06, Apr 21, 2015
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  7. Valleyview06

    Valleyview06 Pundit (850) Oct 13, 2012 Pennsylvania
    Trader

    But FW would be my pick.
     
    #7 Valleyview06, Apr 21, 2015
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  8. Smokingtony

    Smokingtony Initiate (0) Nov 14, 2014 Texas

    The good thing about FW is that practically all of their core beers are amazing and any rares would only be icing on the cake.
     
    #8 Smokingtony, Apr 21, 2015
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  9. oldsailor

    oldsailor Initiate (0) Mar 18, 2008 Connecticut

    This would be really interesting if you were pouring their top beers. If you had Prop, KBS, VAS, Parabola and BBA WWS...that'd be an interesting choice.
     
    #9 oldsailor, Apr 21, 2015
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  10. Smokingtony

    Smokingtony Initiate (0) Nov 14, 2014 Texas

    I would probably end up losing my mind if that were the case. I think best case scenario for DFH is a case of 120 and that can only spell trouble. It would be a fun beer to talk about though and see peoples reactions.
     
    #10 Smokingtony, Apr 21, 2015
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  11. Hrodebert

    Hrodebert Savant (1,024) Sep 2, 2013 Michigan
    Trader

    It depends on whether you are going for what you believe in, or just the cool factor, but ultimately the decision is really up to you personally.
     
    #11 Hrodebert, Apr 21, 2015
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  12. ecpho

    ecpho Savant (1,183) Mar 28, 2011 New York

    Go for a good local or I'd pick Odell
     
    #12 ecpho, Apr 21, 2015
  13. SammyJaxxxx

    SammyJaxxxx Initiate (0) Feb 23, 2012 New Jersey

    I wouldn't pour GI and I'm not a fan of Ballast Point
    I would be happy to pour any of the other 3. If you asked me to rank them FW would be at the top. But I am picking Founders on the chance there will be CBS to pour.
     
    #13 SammyJaxxxx, Apr 21, 2015
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  14. evilcatfish

    evilcatfish Pooh-Bah (2,116) May 11, 2012 Missouri
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    Just pick one. Nothing to fret over
     
    #14 evilcatfish, Apr 21, 2015
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  15. deford

    deford Pooh-Bah (1,559) Nov 11, 2013 California
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    Choose the one you would be proud to stand behind...
     
    #15 deford, Apr 21, 2015
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  16. Vizualize

    Vizualize Initiate (0) Jun 13, 2014 New York

    Saint Arnold or Deep Ellum. Flip a coin.
     
    #16 Vizualize, Apr 21, 2015
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  17. RBassSFHOPit2ME

    RBassSFHOPit2ME Initiate (0) Mar 1, 2009 California

    Based on the options, Firestone Walker. Although, Hops n' Sours, Hops & Sours for the win. My vote goes to Russian River.
     
    #17 RBassSFHOPit2ME, Apr 21, 2015
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  18. mudbug

    mudbug Pooh-Bah (1,762) Mar 27, 2009 Oregon
    Pooh-Bah

    Goose island with your pants off
     
    #18 mudbug, Apr 21, 2015
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  19. Relik

    Relik Zealot (603) Apr 20, 2011 Canada (NS)

    based on the poll, FW but does it really matter what we pick. Go with whatever brewery you feel like you know and enjoy.
     
    #19 Relik, Apr 21, 2015
  20. 2beerdogs

    2beerdogs Grand Pooh-Bah (5,682) Jan 31, 2005 California
    BA4LYFE Society Pooh-Bah Trader

    I second this...
     
    #20 2beerdogs, Apr 21, 2015
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