Help me pick a keg

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  1. HaynesJB

    HaynesJB Initiate (0) Nov 2, 2011 North Carolina

    Not a brown ale, but I just tried Uinta's Hyve Honey Ale recently. I'm not much into lighter beers personally, but I thought this was enjoyable, though it didn't rock my socks off. Most of what I tasted were the malts, and the honey flavor is very subtle. Probably not the best of its kind, but I could probably enjoy a few of these on a summer day. May not please everyone though.

    http://beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/1416/48574
     
    #21 HaynesJB, Apr 18, 2012
  2. jzeilinger

    jzeilinger Grand High Pooh-Bah (8,847) Dec 4, 2004 Pennsylvania
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    To me, so are Brown Ales. (just opened the door for a slamming). Looking at the Original post and having a less than experienced beer crowd, Newcastle might be the next step. Yep, totally agree, Newcastle is boring for my palette as well but we're in the overall minority.
     
    #22 jzeilinger, Apr 18, 2012
  3. dap325

    dap325 Initiate (0) Apr 2, 2009 New York

    Koko is available in kegs. Lake Placid Ubu would be a good one. Olde Burnside Ten Penny, Sixpoint Brownstone, Wandering Star Mild at Heart round out my picks.
     
    #23 dap325, Apr 18, 2012
  4. lucas1801

    lucas1801 Initiate (0) Apr 5, 2012 Massachusetts

    Hard to beat Old Brown Dog in a brown ale.
     
    #24 lucas1801, Apr 18, 2012
  5. lucas1801

    lucas1801 Initiate (0) Apr 5, 2012 Massachusetts

    Just had this on cask recently, very nice close to a brown porter.
     
    #25 lucas1801, Apr 18, 2012
  6. fartmaster

    fartmaster Initiate (0) Dec 27, 2011 California


    Fat Tire
     
    #26 fartmaster, Apr 18, 2012
  7. Kadonny

    Kadonny Pooh-Bah (2,616) Sep 5, 2007 Florida
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    Finest Kind, Finest Kind, Finest Kind.

    If not Finest Kind (get where I'm going here?) then maybe a pils like Prima or Stoudts (can you get Stoudts up there)?
     
    #27 Kadonny, Apr 18, 2012
  8. tigg924

    tigg924 Grand Pooh-Bah (5,076) Apr 30, 2008 Massachusetts
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    Not sure if either keg, but Slumbrew's Porter Square Brown and Cape Cod Porter are two excellent relatively local options.
     
    #28 tigg924, Apr 18, 2012
  9. Hanzo

    Hanzo Initiate (0) Feb 27, 2012 Virginia

    DFH Indian Brown Ale.
     
    #29 Hanzo, Apr 18, 2012
  10. Kinsman

    Kinsman Maven (1,457) Aug 26, 2009 Nevada

    Sierra Nevada is your answer. Pale Ale or Summerfest this time of year, or Tumbler in the fall.
     
    #30 Kinsman, Apr 18, 2012
  11. FosterJM

    FosterJM Initiate (0) Nov 16, 2009 California

    Brown ale?

    Surly Bender!

    Cheers!
     
    #31 FosterJM, Apr 18, 2012
  12. OneBeertoRTA

    OneBeertoRTA Initiate (0) Jan 2, 2010 California

    I thought he said 60% appreciate good craft beer.
     
    #32 OneBeertoRTA, Apr 18, 2012
  13. TongoRad

    TongoRad Grand Pooh-Bah (3,884) Jun 3, 2004 New Jersey
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    The Steam also has great crossover appeal if they want something other than a brown.

    Other ideas- what is the best Munich Dunkel you could get? Hoffbrau is really nice. Ayinger would just kill if it's available. A quality Maibock would also be great.
     
    #33 TongoRad, Apr 18, 2012
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  14. oxide

    oxide Initiate (0) Apr 22, 2011 Vermont

    What he said. I'd take Old Brown Dog over Brooklyn, Bells, or Rogue any day of the week. That beer is so damn drinkable.
     
    #34 oxide, Apr 18, 2012
  15. NoLeafClover44

    NoLeafClover44 Initiate (0) Feb 24, 2011 Delaware

    If it's a warm weather/outdoor party I would go with Lagunitas Little Sumpin Sumpin. Fantastic beer that I have found to be wildly popular with my non-craft friends. It's a bit out of your ABV range (7.5%) but Lagunitas has great bang for your buck.
     
    #35 NoLeafClover44, Apr 18, 2012
  16. Spindletop

    Spindletop Zealot (559) Jun 4, 2003 Massachusetts

    Lagunitas is not a "bang for your buck" beer here in Massachusetts.
     
    #36 Spindletop, Apr 18, 2012
  17. danoeltico

    danoeltico Initiate (0) Jul 14, 2011 North Carolina

    Not available in MA!
     
    #37 danoeltico, Apr 18, 2012
  18. cigarchitect

    cigarchitect Initiate (0) May 12, 2010 Massachusetts

    Anyone know if sixpoint bownstone is cheap in MA? What makes a keg cheap in an area? Locality? Or does it vary? Because there are lots of local options. 60min was pretty popular probably because it's pretty balanced, but it's expensive. 100$ for 1/6keg.
     
    #38 cigarchitect, Apr 18, 2012
  19. dap325

    dap325 Initiate (0) Apr 2, 2009 New York

    They're high 60's wholesale in NY.. probably translates to an $80 or $90 1/6 Keg retail. Shouldn't be too much more than that in MA.
     
    #39 dap325, Apr 18, 2012
  20. jzeilinger

    jzeilinger Grand High Pooh-Bah (8,847) Dec 4, 2004 Pennsylvania
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    That's for the other 40%!
     
    #40 jzeilinger, Apr 19, 2012
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