Looking for something new.

Discussion in 'Beer Talk' started by memanelski, Jun 13, 2020.

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  1. memanelski

    memanelski Initiate (0) Jun 20, 2014 Ohio

    I love trying something new and it seems I’ve hit my limit to what’s available at my local stores. Do you feel it’s time to move on from IPAs and be creative? I love a good red, brown, tripel, etc.
     
  2. sixertogo

    sixertogo Aspirant (275) Nov 8, 2015 Washington

    I think its time to move on from your local stores.
     
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  3. MNAle

    MNAle Initiate (0) Sep 6, 2011 Minnesota

    If you are looking for something new, and are limiting yourself to IPAs, you've answered your own question.
     
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  4. zac16125

    zac16125 Grand Pooh-Bah (3,432) Jan 26, 2010 South Carolina
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    Much to learn, you have.
     
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  5. PapaGoose03

    PapaGoose03 Grand High Pooh-Bah (6,057) May 30, 2005 Michigan
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    If you've tried everything at your local stores, then as @sixertogo says, it's time to find a new store. I put my two main stores in only a 'moderate' size category for the amount of SKUs on the shelves, and I couldn't keep up with the new stuff that arrives weekly in many different styles, so I gave up.
     
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  6. dcotom

    dcotom Grand High Pooh-Bah (6,637) Aug 4, 2014 Iowa
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    Ohio is one of the top beer states in the country, and you can't possibly be that far away from a decent-sized metro area with a lot of good bottle shops. Start with the Ohio Places Directory and map out some stores and breweries to visit. Happy hunting!
     
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  7. dennis3951

    dennis3951 Initiate (0) Mar 6, 2008 New Jersey

    Move to NJ.
     
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  8. BBThunderbolt

    BBThunderbolt Grand High Pooh-Bah (7,846) Sep 24, 2007 Kiribati
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    If you've been limiting yourself to IPAs, there's a lot of other styles out there. Right now, there's somewhat of a Lager renaissance going on, try some of the different styles of those.
     
  9. jesskidden

    jesskidden Grand Pooh-Bah (3,145) Aug 10, 2005 New Jersey
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    Don't know if many folks would want to take such drastic measures :wink: ... but, yeah, if I want "something new" all I've got to do usually is just show up at one of my local stores the next week - seems like there's a constant supply of "something new".

    (Now, yeah, sometimes the remnants of a first shipment sit around for too long but there's always a empty shelf spot to fill and new beer or new brewery to occupy it).
     
  10. bluejacket74

    bluejacket74 Grand Pooh-Bah (5,305) Jul 4, 2005 Ohio
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    What part of Ohio do you live in? I agree with that @dcotom said, you can't be all that far away from a town/city with good breweries and good bottle shops.
     
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  11. Insomniac

    Insomniac Initiate (0) Nov 5, 2019 Canada (ON)

    Check out the Beer Styles page on this website, there are well over one hundred listed. Find a style you’ve never tried and then find a beer of that style.
     
  12. Bitterbill

    Bitterbill Grand High Pooh-Bah (7,036) Sep 14, 2002 Wyoming
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    I'm on board with the Lager Renaissance.
     
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  13. cavedave

    cavedave Grand Pooh-Bah (4,157) Mar 12, 2009 New York
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    Many folks recommend going on to discover all the other many, many great styles. I am going to recommend strongly against doing this.

    I love many, many styles of beer with a passion. I love pretty much all 100+ of them, I do, it's such a great pleasure to explore and experience these treats. I fear if you go on to try other beer styles you also may fall into a life doomed to the great enjoyment I've been cursed to endure. You've been warned..
     
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