Favorite Local Beer?

zeff80 · Mar 14, 2026

Logboat Snapper IPA -- the number 1 selling IPA in Missouri

zotzot · Mar 14, 2026

jeffprior said: ↑

Thank you for stating the glaringly obvious but rarely ever communicated. Green Flash IPA was the first IPA I truly adored since moving away from Seattle after learning the magical powers of circa 1995 IPAs from the likes of John Meyer at Rogue (dry hopped Brutal Bitter), Paradise Brewing IPA, Big Time Brewing Co, and other awesome local IPAs sourced by Latina Pub, Fiddler’s Inn, Etc. When in the SD area I do still really enjoy Karl Strauss and of course the guys from Pizza Port are just the best. It’s truly difficult to express the negative impact of the departure of Chuck Silva from the San Diego beer scene. To be frank, it’s really difficult to beat the original recipe Union Jack IPA (7.5% ABV) that took so many Gold medals at GABF and World Beer Cup. Unfortunately Firestone Walker no longer makes the original UJ, but I digress. I live in Scottsdale, AZ these days and there is one beer that I always look for when it comes to a grass roots IPA…Mother Road “Tower Station” IPA. A big unapologetic west coast style IPA that is a touch beer to keep fresh in the relenting heat and sun of AZ. It’s unpasteurized, the only way a IPA should be, and is beautifully hopped with notes at the right points of the palate, and balanced with just enough malt to make it all come together. Truly an amazing beer, from dare I say one of the best craft breweries anywhere. Yep, Flagstaff AZ. When you see people drinking a big IPA in the relentless heat of Arizona summer, you know that’s one heck of an IPA. IMO the brewers at Mother Road truly understand a word people throw around but eventually it rarely is something they which they make their foundational beers, and the word is: balance. Mother Road and Firestone Walker (for example) know there are degrees of balance, and like a true chef, it’s a tough hit the strike zone on a consistent basis. Bravo to Mother Road Brewing Co. Brilliant!
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So is Green Flash defunct?
I remember their IPA - it was great!

zotzot · Mar 14, 2026

MrOH said: ↑

I think most of the US defines "local" as within 100 miles aka "about 2 hours". You're lucky to have things you love that close.
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I then can add Lawson’s at 38 mi, Alchemist at 42 mi, Hill Farmstead at 77 mi
I’ll vote for Double Sunshine from Lawsons

MrOH · Mar 14, 2026

woodchipper said: ↑

Almost anywhere in Connecticut. 100 mi will take you out of the state.
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Doesn't change the sentiment.

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