Substitute/Replacement beers

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  1. Bitterbill

    Bitterbill Grand High Pooh-Bah (7,036) Sep 14, 2002 Wyoming
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    Okay, I doubt that anyone here hasn't suffered the indignity of having a favourite brew of theirs being retired aka no longer brewed.

    I've been looking for a long time for a Scotch Ale to satisfy my wants since Macandrews Scotch Ale went the way of the dinosaur. I reckon that I finally found a suitable replacement in Renaissance Stonecutter Scotch Ale.

    I'm curious as to what you found to replace a no longer brewed favourite of yours.
     
    #1 Bitterbill, Nov 20, 2018
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  2. zid

    zid Grand Pooh-Bah (3,132) Feb 15, 2010 New York
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    I hate to rock the boat, but I haven’t seen new Stonecutter in ages.
     
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  3. Bitterbill

    Bitterbill Grand High Pooh-Bah (7,036) Sep 14, 2002 Wyoming
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    All I've seen are bottles marked L450. I have no idea what that means chronologically wise but damn it's good.
     
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  4. TongoRad

    TongoRad Grand Pooh-Bah (3,884) Jun 3, 2004 New Jersey
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    Wow- that's high praise, brother!
     
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  5. Bitterbill

    Bitterbill Grand High Pooh-Bah (7,036) Sep 14, 2002 Wyoming
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    I'm sure that it will be a short time jumping for joy experience as the supply on the shelf dwindles. And I did say a suitable replacement, not in any way a superior replacement. Or even equal replacement. MacAndrews Scotch Ale is, in my mind, irreplaceable.
     
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  6. zid

    zid Grand Pooh-Bah (3,132) Feb 15, 2010 New York
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    I recall Stonecutter tasting like the real deal... but it’s been a long time.
     
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    TongoRad Grand Pooh-Bah (3,884) Jun 3, 2004 New Jersey
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    I've never even seen it myself. Where was it, do you recall?
     
    #7 TongoRad, Nov 20, 2018
  8. zid

    zid Grand Pooh-Bah (3,132) Feb 15, 2010 New York
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    A few from that brewery hit the States years ago. I remember getting some at Whole Foods Brooklyn. Probably gone by now but I have no idea.
     
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  9. zid

    zid Grand Pooh-Bah (3,132) Feb 15, 2010 New York
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    I suppose that’s Whole Foods Gowanus, but maybe that’s an indication of how long it’s been. :wink: @TongoRad
     
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  10. TongoRad

    TongoRad Grand Pooh-Bah (3,884) Jun 3, 2004 New Jersey
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    Hah, yeah, I figured as much. I was more interested in whether it was NYC or Westchester, but either way it seems like it'll be a lucky find at this point.
     
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  11. ChrisMon02

    ChrisMon02 Pooh-Bah (1,757) May 2, 2010 Ohio
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    Green Flash Rayon Vert. Miss that beer more than any. Still looking for a replacement. I am open for suggestions...
     
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  12. traction

    traction Initiate (0) Dec 4, 2010 Georgia
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    Maybe a dumb question but have you tried Backwoods Bastard?
     
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  13. Lahey

    Lahey Initiate (0) Nov 12, 2016 Michigan

    Or even their unaged version, dirty bastard. Idk if it's up to your standards as I don't drink a ton of the style. I have drank a sixer of that though and enjoyed it enough.
     
    #13 Lahey, Nov 21, 2018
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  14. Bitterbill

    Bitterbill Grand High Pooh-Bah (7,036) Sep 14, 2002 Wyoming
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    Yes I have. My Rdev was a few points below the average but I liked it.
     
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    Bitterbill Grand High Pooh-Bah (7,036) Sep 14, 2002 Wyoming
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    I picked up a sixer recently and I like it more than when I first tried it but again, I am tough on the style, if I haven't mentioned it before. I'm finally, though late in the game, appreciating Old Chub, that isn't in nitro form.
     
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  16. Donovanj

    Donovanj Devotee (371) Mar 21, 2018 Georgia

    MacAndrew's Scotch Ale was one of my all time favorites! I will see if I can this Stonecutter...
     
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  17. surfcaster

    surfcaster Initiate (0) Apr 20, 2013 North Carolina
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    Original Nelson.

    Rumor is they are brewing again at the original brewery and would love someone to confirm. A friend drove a case from Alpine to me and it was 7 days old on arrival--that was 5 years ago. Nelson is my ALL TIME favorite.

    Nothing compares for me but MBC Dinner hits the spot in a similar way and is almost as hard to get.
     
    #17 surfcaster, Nov 21, 2018
  18. DISKORD

    DISKORD Initiate (0) Feb 28, 2017 South Carolina

    Have you tried Founders Dirty Bastard?
     
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  19. TongoRad

    TongoRad Grand Pooh-Bah (3,884) Jun 3, 2004 New Jersey
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    It's not an exact replacement, but if I was craving something like that I'd first look towards Anchorage Bitter Monk. It's actually more of a step up, though, in quality as well as price, fwiw.
     
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  20. HorseheadsHophead

    HorseheadsHophead Grand Pooh-Bah (3,732) Sep 15, 2014 Colorado
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    Founders Dirty Bastard and Oskar Blues Old Chub. The obligatory go-to scotch ales.

    Also, now that it's in season, Bell's Christmas Ale is an excellent scotch ale.
     
    #20 HorseheadsHophead, Nov 21, 2018
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