Deschutes love

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  1. nick0417

    nick0417 Initiate (0) Jun 13, 2014 Illinois

    Just a quick post of love for Deschutes. During the last few weeks, I’ve been discovering or rediscovering beers from a number of craft beer forbearers, and Deschutes is simply an amazing overall brewery. Their standard lineup is stellar – Mirror Pond, Black Butte, Obsidian, etc – and their seasonals are exceptional – Red Chair, Jubelale, Hop Trip. Obviously, their bigger beers like Abyss and the Black Butte Anniversary series are stalwarts of their respective styles, but I think much of their regular offerings are often overlooked. They’re all expertly made with such a subtle hand that you can either really pick apart each component or just turn your mind off and enjoy an outstanding beer. Kudos.

    Long story short: Pick up some Black Butte or Mirror Pond soon and thank me later.
     
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  2. DWheeler379

    DWheeler379 Zealot (747) Jun 15, 2012 Colorado

    Agreed! Wish they'd come to NC. I picked up Fresh Squeezed and Black Butte in Northern VA over Thanksgiving, which were IMO the best choices on the shelf for an IPA and Porter/Stout that isn't imperial.
     
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  3. AlpacaAlpaca

    AlpacaAlpaca Maven (1,384) Apr 2, 2014 New York
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    It definitely rivals Sierra Nevada in terms of core beer quality and dependability. Plus, The Abyss is one of my all time favorites!
     
    #3 AlpacaAlpaca, Jan 25, 2016
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  4. djtothemoney

    djtothemoney Zealot (591) Nov 30, 2015 Ohio

    We had Fresh Squeezed on at the Reds' ballpark all season, and it was definitely the best bang for the buck.
     
    #4 djtothemoney, Jan 25, 2016
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  5. nick0417

    nick0417 Initiate (0) Jun 13, 2014 Illinois

    For me, they can certainly match each other beer for beer.
     
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  6. nick0417

    nick0417 Initiate (0) Jun 13, 2014 Illinois

    Obsidian is maybe one of the best standard stouts available year-round.
     
    #6 nick0417, Jan 25, 2016
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  7. tigg924

    tigg924 Grand Pooh-Bah (5,076) Apr 30, 2008 Massachusetts
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    I also agree. I love their regular line up. They are probably the brewery I want to come to Massachusetts the most.
     
    #7 tigg924, Jan 25, 2016
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  8. tillmac62

    tillmac62 Pooh-Bah (2,859) Oct 2, 2013 South Carolina
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    Just unpacked an online order that had Fresh Squeezed in it.
     
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  9. MikeWard

    MikeWard Grand Pooh-Bah (3,023) Sep 14, 2011 Pennsylvania
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    Happy to have them here in PA. Black Butte and Obsidian are outstanding representatives of their style.
     
    #9 MikeWard, Jan 25, 2016
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  10. TonyLema1

    TonyLema1 Pooh-Bah (2,890) Nov 19, 2008 South Carolina
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    Fresh Squeeed, Black Butte and Obsidian, were all home runs for me
     
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  11. ericwo

    ericwo Zealot (624) Aug 21, 2008 Pennsylvania
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    Count me in as a fan of Deschutes. Very glad they've been selling their beers in PA for the past couple years. And then there's The Abyss, remains one of my all time favorites (just need more of it in PA).
     
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  12. TheSixthRing

    TheSixthRing Grand Pooh-Bah (3,269) Sep 24, 2008 California
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    Their River Ale is a seriously underrated blonde.
     
    #12 TheSixthRing, Jan 25, 2016
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  13. atomicpunk5151

    atomicpunk5151 Maven (1,280) Jul 25, 2010 California
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    Deschutes is fuckin cool.

    They did a "Street Pub" event in Sacramento 2 months ago in November. Great people, great event. Raised some big $$ for a couple of non-profits. AND of course, some good beer.

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    I might have to go out and pick up some Fresh Squeezed IPA today.
     
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  14. AWA

    AWA Savant (1,195) Jul 22, 2014 California

    They are one of the most consistently outstanding breweries. Black Butte is a nearly perfect porter, and Fresh Squeezed is my favorite readily available, affordable IPAs. Not sure why they aren't regarded as 1 of the best breweries in the world.
     
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  15. rjd722

    rjd722 Initiate (0) Nov 17, 2013 Maryland

    For me, Deschutes is a good example of one of those breweries that can get lost in the "next best thing" shuffle. It's easy to forget that the products they make are a step or two ahead of a lot of newcomers when it comes to consistency of quality. I'll be in PDX starting Wednesday until next Monday and I'll certainly be having a few at the pub downtown!
     
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  16. kalosjakar

    kalosjakar Initiate (0) May 5, 2014 Rhode Island

    Ive been wanting to try their beers for a while but I dont beer trade and they arent available in Rhode Island.
     
    #16 kalosjakar, Jan 25, 2016
  17. NealioATX

    NealioATX Initiate (0) Oct 28, 2015 Texas

    Damn dude. That sucks. I'll just reiterate what everybody else said. Obsidian, Black Butte and Fresh Squeezed are fantastic beers.
     
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  18. Ricelikesbeer

    Ricelikesbeer Maven (1,433) Nov 29, 2006 Colorado
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    So how are you employed by the brewery :slight_smile:

    I completely agree with all of your over the top Deschuttes-worshipping. I love the brewery too and really have never been let down with a single one of their beers. Just had a 2015 Abyss recently and still find this to be one of the top stouts out there. Love the whole lineup.
     
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  19. AdmiralOzone

    AdmiralOzone Grand Pooh-Bah (4,352) Jun 26, 2014 Minnesota
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    Love their beers, my only problem is the "best after" dates on many of their beers. I wish they would just hold onto them until they're ready.
     
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  20. gatornation

    gatornation Grand High Pooh-Bah (10,388) Apr 18, 2007 Arizona
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    Love Fresh Squeezed especially on tap, Deschutes also did a Street Pub in down town Minneapolis last fall , good time cool brewery. I will say i dont buy much of the core shelf beer , might have to revisit some of them.
     
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