This article got me to thinking seriously about my beer purchases and my small role in keeping those I like in business through this crisis. https://www.koaa.com/news/coronavir...rity-of-craft-breweries-will-close-nationwide Drink Local is always going to be important and we need to target those in our community that we want to keep in business. That being said, there's probably going to be more beer procured for private / at-home consumption than in the recent past. Aside from your local favorite brewers, what 5 national or regional brewers with beers you can get near where you live will get your money to keep them in business? Sierra Nevada Fat Head's Lawson's Founder's Straub
Flying Dog Sam Adams/Dogfish Bells Ommegang Just to add some new names to the list. Most of the above selections are solid choices.
I have just placed my 5th order from Hi-Wire Brewing in Asheville, NC. Shipping is steep but the beer is worth every penny.
Staying strictly within Michigan (and not necessarily in this order): Bell's Short's Territorial Handmap Dark Horse
What 5 national or regional brewers with beers you can get near where you live will get your money to keep them in business? I live in Chicago, so not sure if I can select city regional brewers. In the spirit of complying, I present two lists of beer I can (and actually have) purchased during the pandemic. Regional / National (Chicago regional brewers included) Bells, Founders, Half Acre, Revolution, 3 Sheeps Regional / National (Chicago regional brewers excluded) Bells, Founders, Three Floyds*, 3 Sheeps, Sierra Nevada * - Only brewer I haven't purchased since pre-pandemic, but my next beer purchase from a regional will be Dreadnaught.
