Best Harvest Ale?

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  1. Lionhawk

    Lionhawk Pundit (777) Nov 14, 2012 Iowa

    What are everyone's opinions on the best "Harvest" Ale that will make its way out shortly? How many of these will be readily available? I have noticed numerous breweries posting pictures of all the fresh hops and i am really looking forward to trying a few of these.
     
    #1 Lionhawk, Sep 6, 2013
  2. BT_Bobandy

    BT_Bobandy Initiate (0) Feb 20, 2011 Ohio

    I'd been drinking craft beer for years before I ever tried one and my first harvest ales was a game-changer for me.

    I would say they go fast and you have to usually stalk your beer shop around the release dates, but it's usually worth it.

    The best I've had (always looking to try more!): 3F's Broo Doo, Founder's Harvest and Surly Wet. SN Northern Harvest is pretty decent (the Southern was terrible in the spring IMO). There are others, but in the mid-west that's what I seek out.

    Being in Iowa, you should be able to get your hands on a bunch of Colorado beers I would think. Others would have better info then me. Better question is how does Kirk Ferentz still have a job??
     
    #2 BT_Bobandy, Sep 6, 2013
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  3. GeorgiaKiwi

    GeorgiaKiwi Initiate (0) Dec 7, 2007 Georgia

    Of the ones we can get in GA, Founders Harvest without a doubt.
     
    #3 GeorgiaKiwi, Sep 6, 2013
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  4. Hokenfloken

    Hokenfloken Initiate (0) Jun 6, 2009 Michigan

    I typically prefer harvest ales that have a light base malt bill, slight bitterness and tons of hop aroma and flavor. For that reason, Founders Harvest Ale is hands-down my favorite. Surly Wet is a close second. I often find other harvest ales to be a bit disappointing, especially ones that use crystal malts or are aggressively bitter.
     
    #4 Hokenfloken, Sep 6, 2013
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  5. RichD

    RichD Pooh-Bah (2,318) Mar 18, 2012 Rhode Island
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    It's gotta be Founders. Easily one of the best fall seasonal beers.
     
    #5 RichD, Sep 6, 2013
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  6. pimpinmidget

    pimpinmidget Initiate (0) Mar 20, 2012 North Carolina

    another vote for Founders Harvest!!
     
    #6 pimpinmidget, Sep 6, 2013
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  7. offthelevel_bytheplumb

    offthelevel_bytheplumb Maven (1,277) Aug 19, 2013 Illinois

    Who cares what the best one is? As long as it's not New Holland Hopivore, I'm drinking it!
     
    #7 offthelevel_bytheplumb, Sep 6, 2013
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  8. dbol

    dbol Initiate (0) Aug 19, 2007 California

    JW Lees?
     
    #8 dbol, Sep 6, 2013
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  9. RBassSFHOPit2ME

    RBassSFHOPit2ME Initiate (0) Mar 1, 2009 California

    HopTime Harvest Ale wasn't all too shabby yesterday...
     
    #9 RBassSFHOPit2ME, Sep 6, 2013
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  10. willbm3

    willbm3 Initiate (0) Feb 19, 2010 Massachusetts

    You're clearly not talking about this, but Southern Tier Harvest is awesome
     
    #10 willbm3, Sep 6, 2013
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  11. JohnnyP

    JohnnyP Initiate (0) Nov 19, 2000 Massachusetts

    I'll cast my vote for Ipswich Harvest Ale.

    Cheers!

    Johnny P
     
    #11 JohnnyP, Sep 6, 2013
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  12. denver10

    denver10 Grand Pooh-Bah (4,155) Nov 17, 2010 New Mexico
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    Big fan of Deschutes's Hop Trip.

    Great Divide's Wet Hop is also one of the random GD beers I do quite enjoy.

    Been only taproom only, but since i live in Fort Collins I get access to it, but Odell's Whopper is great.
     
    #12 denver10, Sep 6, 2013
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  13. MSandahl23

    MSandahl23 Initiate (0) Mar 29, 2012 Indiana

    Yeah Founder's for sure, but Broo Doo is up there as well....just wish it was in 4 or 6 packs instead....
     
    #13 MSandahl23, Sep 6, 2013
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  14. MA08

    MA08 Zealot (739) Nov 13, 2008 Massachusetts

    I second. This beer has not got the appropriate cred it deserves.
     
    #14 MA08, Sep 6, 2013
  15. powpig2002

    powpig2002 Initiate (0) Jan 26, 2012 Florida

    another vote for founders. hope we see it in fl.
     
    #15 powpig2002, Sep 6, 2013
  16. MortalKombat14

    MortalKombat14 Initiate (0) Oct 2, 2012 Michigan

    All votes are null except Founders Harvest
     
    #16 MortalKombat14, Sep 6, 2013
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  17. DamianX13

    DamianX13 Initiate (0) Sep 18, 2012 Texas

    Hop Trip. Can't wait for this years to come out.
     
    #17 DamianX13, Sep 6, 2013
  18. utopiajane

    utopiajane Grand Pooh-Bah (3,982) Jun 11, 2013 New York
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    ST Harvest for me too. :slight_smile:
     
    #18 utopiajane, Sep 6, 2013
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  19. Genuine

    Genuine Maven (1,347) May 7, 2009 Connecticut

    Southern Tier Harvest is undeniably awesome. I can't wait to try Founders Harvest and Goose Island's Harvest Ale.
     
    #19 Genuine, Sep 6, 2013
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  20. Ri0

    Ri0 Initiate (0) Jul 1, 2012 Wisconsin

    I want a wet hopped imperial stout.
     
    #20 Ri0, Sep 6, 2013
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