ISO: Exceptional breweries that opened in 2016

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  1. Keene

    Keene Initiate (0) Sep 11, 2009 Washington

    October is approaching, which means we're once again looking for exceptional US breweries that have opened in the past year for our 6th annual "Class of 20XX" feature. (Check out our 2015 picks.) The article will appear in the January issue of BeerAdvocate magazine.

    Please post suggestions below or send them to: editorial [at] beeradvocate.com with "Class of 2016" in the subject line and a 1–2 sentence pitch as to why we should consider a particular brewery. Why does it stand out? What makes it great to you?

    Please note that in 2015 close 600 breweries opened in the United States and things haven't slowed down much since. In other words, while all nominations will be considered, we unfortunately can't include every suggestion in the mag. Thanks!
     
    #1 Keene, Sep 20, 2016
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  2. dbrauneis

    dbrauneis Grand High Pooh-Bah (8,071) Dec 8, 2007 North Carolina
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    The Veil Brewing - Richmond, VA. Making some excellent hop forward beers.
     
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  3. MostlyNorwegian

    MostlyNorwegian Pooh-Bah (2,236) Feb 5, 2013 Illinois
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    Dovetail in Chicago.
    A tale of two brewers who like traditional lagers. Open fermentation, and the old test system for a famous German brewery. A second floor with a coolship, and also a room full of barrels for a solera program.
     
    #3 MostlyNorwegian, Sep 21, 2016
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  4. dbrauneis

    dbrauneis Grand High Pooh-Bah (8,071) Dec 8, 2007 North Carolina
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    Bond Brothers in Cary, NC. Very enjoyable IPA, Berliners, and Stouts with a number of variations on them.
     
    #4 dbrauneis, Sep 21, 2016
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  5. Gregwilsonstl

    Gregwilsonstl Initiate (0) Aug 11, 2015 Missouri
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    Narrow Gauge in Florissant, MO. Making some of the best Vermant IPAs, yet they are located in Missouri. Solid Porters the few times theyve made porters.
     
    #5 Gregwilsonstl, Sep 21, 2016
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  6. elucas730

    elucas730 Initiate (0) Feb 5, 2010 New York

    Suarez Family Brewing
    Foam Brewers
    Industrial Arts
    Ten Bend
    Highway Manor
     
    #6 elucas730, Sep 21, 2016
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  7. HeyLady

    HeyLady Initiate (0) Sep 17, 2015 New York

    Interboro Brewing
     
    #7 HeyLady, Sep 21, 2016
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  8. RockRuler

    RockRuler Pundit (877) Dec 27, 2014 Mississippi
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    Oddstory Brewing Company in Chattanooga, TN.
     
    #8 RockRuler, Sep 21, 2016
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  9. THANAT0PSIS

    THANAT0PSIS Pooh-Bah (2,275) Aug 3, 2010 Wisconsin
    Pooh-Bah

    I just wanted to second this. These guys are doing amazing "traditional" German/Czech/Belgian/Polish styles. They are worth a mention simply because they aren't chasing the New England IPA phenomenon and are instead seeking out the perfect balance and drinkability of different traditions. Here's hoping their "lambics" turn out as amazing as their Lager (the closest US version I've had to the absolute perfection that is unfiltered/unpasteurized Pilsner Urquell) and Grodziskie (in the running for most refreshing beer possible).
     
    #9 THANAT0PSIS, Sep 21, 2016
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  10. Immortale25

    Immortale25 Grand Pooh-Bah (3,775) May 13, 2011 North Carolina
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    Came here to say this. I've traded for their delicious hoppy magic twice now and I'm literally hooked. Some of the best IPAs in the world IMO.
     
    #10 Immortale25, Sep 21, 2016
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  11. cducap

    cducap Initiate (0) Mar 27, 2011 Indiana

    Transient in Bridgeman, Michigan is outstanding. While Transient has been putting out some quality beers as a "gypsy brewing" operation, the brewery location opened earlier this year. They are doing some really high-level beers across a number of styles. I know people have enjoyed their stouts for some time but the new IPAs they are doing are one of those hidden gems that compare with the best.

    I have to add an honorable mention to my buddies at Metal Monkey Brewing in Romeoville, IL. Nothing canned or bottled yet but they are putting out some really good beers. I think you are going to be hearing a lot more from them.
     
    #11 cducap, Sep 22, 2016
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  12. jhavs

    jhavs Grand Pooh-Bah (3,587) Apr 16, 2015 New York
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    I have really enjoyed all of the brews produced by River Roost in White River Junction, VT.
    Foam in Burlington too!
     
    #12 jhavs, Sep 22, 2016
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  13. mikefuski17

    mikefuski17 Initiate (0) Jul 25, 2013 Oregon

    Helio Basin Brewing in Phoenix AZ. Great people, beer and AMAZING food. Check them out please!!!
     
    #13 mikefuski17, Sep 22, 2016
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  14. ceeg

    ceeg Initiate (0) Dec 16, 2010 New York

    +1 for Interboro
     
    #14 ceeg, Sep 22, 2016
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  15. bkabak

    bkabak Initiate (0) Dec 2, 2014 New York

    Suarez Family Brewing - Dan Suarez (pedigree: Greenpoint, Sixpoint, Hill Farmstead) opened his brewery on a very quiet country road in Livingston, NY, and he's making some amazing hop forward, low ABV pale ales and lagers with a barrel-aged program in the works. The beers are amazing, and the space is beautiful too. It's hard to find anything like it with this beer portfolio and approach.
     
    #15 bkabak, Sep 22, 2016
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  16. surlytwinsfan

    surlytwinsfan Zealot (600) Oct 5, 2010 Oregon
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    Great Notion-Excellent "East Coast" style IPA's and outstanding stouts!
     
    #16 surlytwinsfan, Sep 22, 2016
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  17. qcbrewer

    qcbrewer Pooh-Bah (2,041) Dec 3, 2010 North Carolina
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    As previously noted by others, I was extremely impressed during my visit in June to Foam. Great beers, and wonderful location. I've been telling friends for months that I fully anticipate hearing about/seeing it listed as one of the best new/up and coming breweries in the country.
     
    #17 qcbrewer, Sep 26, 2016
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  18. dennis3951

    dennis3951 Initiate (0) Mar 6, 2008 New Jersey

    Twin Elephant Brewing in Chatham NJ.
     
    #18 dennis3951, Sep 26, 2016
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  19. Daveshek28

    Daveshek28 Pundit (785) Nov 10, 2015 Pennsylvania

    Foam Brewers, Interboro Spirits and Ales.
     
    #19 Daveshek28, Sep 26, 2016
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  20. RBassSFHOPit2ME

    RBassSFHOPit2ME Initiate (0) Mar 1, 2009 California

    Alpha Acid.

    Belmont, CA
     
    #20 RBassSFHOPit2ME, Sep 26, 2016
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