Readily available brett beers in Philly area?

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  1. Steeeve

    Steeeve Initiate (0) Nov 16, 2010 Pennsylvania

    I had my mind blown by Boulevard Saison Brett this weekend and I think I'm going on a brett kick right now, or at least a kick of dry saisons. What's available in this area? The only ones I could think of were Bruery Saison de Lente (which I bought last week) and Victory Helios (which I don't think even has brett, but it has similar characteristics). Maybe Jolly Pumpkin as well but I really tend to shy away from them at $13.99 a bottle. Am I missing anything obvious?
     
    #1 Steeeve, Jun 5, 2012
  2. ThoreauLikeAGirl

    ThoreauLikeAGirl Initiate (0) Mar 11, 2011 Pennsylvania

    Lavery Liopard Oir is a good saison with brett... and a bit less expensive.

    and Orval
     
    #2 ThoreauLikeAGirl, Jun 5, 2012
  3. dap325

    dap325 Initiate (0) Apr 2, 2009 New York

    You can get Russian River in Philly. Sanctification comes to mind. A bit on the expensive side, but a solid option.
     
    #3 dap325, Jun 5, 2012
  4. NJOssie

    NJOssie Initiate (0) Feb 28, 2012 New Jersey

    Rayon Vert
     
    #4 NJOssie, Jun 5, 2012
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  5. Steeeve

    Steeeve Initiate (0) Nov 16, 2010 Pennsylvania

    Wow, I need to start reading labels. For some reason I thought Rayon Vert was a barleywine. Thanks for the tip.
     
    #5 Steeeve, Jun 5, 2012
  6. NJOssie

    NJOssie Initiate (0) Feb 28, 2012 New Jersey

    hope you enjoy it.. it's fantastic... if you get a chance to cross into NJ and look for any Anchorage beers I would recommend all their offerings.
     
    #6 NJOssie, Jun 5, 2012
  7. JackHorzempa

    JackHorzempa Grand Pooh-Bah (3,375) Dec 15, 2005 Pennsylvania
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    Well, Victory Helios sure tastes like it has Brett in it to me.

    A BA once posted that McKenzie Brewpub uses Brett when bottling their Saison Vautour. The reviews on BA seem to confirm that: http://beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/1872/39269

    Cheers!
     
    #7 JackHorzempa, Jun 5, 2012
  8. hhkal17

    hhkal17 Pooh-Bah (2,601) Jul 10, 2005 Pennsylvania
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    I would think with all the saisons Stillwater makes that they would use brett in a couple of em.
     
    #8 hhkal17, Jun 5, 2012
  9. OneDropSoup

    OneDropSoup Pooh-Bah (2,213) Dec 9, 2008 Pennsylvania
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    The Stillwater Premium's cool - it's an adjunct lager that's secondary-fermented with brett.
     
    #9 OneDropSoup, Jun 5, 2012
  10. takashi37

    takashi37 Initiate (0) May 22, 2010 New Jersey

    Goose Island Matilda
     
    #10 takashi37, Jun 5, 2012
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  11. callmemickey

    callmemickey Initiate (0) Aug 12, 2007 Pennsylvania

    Orval is everywhere.
     
    #11 callmemickey, Jun 5, 2012
  12. Steeeve

    Steeeve Initiate (0) Nov 16, 2010 Pennsylvania

    Of course, of course, how could I forget Orval? I think that immediately jumped to the top of my list for weekend purchases. Haven't had it in quite a while.
     
    #12 Steeeve, Jun 5, 2012
  13. NJBeerNerd

    NJBeerNerd Aspirant (265) Jun 2, 2010 New Jersey

    I'm with Os...if you come across anything from Anchorage definitely pick them up. A bit pricey but I've been impressed with all their beers.
     
    #13 NJBeerNerd, Jun 5, 2012
  14. Steeeve

    Steeeve Initiate (0) Nov 16, 2010 Pennsylvania

    Do you happen to know of any liquor stores near Fieldsboro/Bordentown? I'm going to my brother's house in a few weeks. Closest I found was Canal's in Hainesport but that's a bit out of my way.
     
    #14 Steeeve, Jun 6, 2012
  15. NJBeerNerd

    NJBeerNerd Aspirant (265) Jun 2, 2010 New Jersey

    I'm not familiar with that area but I'd definitely like to know if anyone has seen any Anchorage in Jersey recently...I'm down to my last bottle of Love Buzz and the two places I had seen it at are out.
     
    #15 NJBeerNerd, Jun 6, 2012
  16. Steeeve

    Steeeve Initiate (0) Nov 16, 2010 Pennsylvania

    I don't know what you consider "recently" but a few months ago I saw some at WineWorks in Marlton. They looked to be collecting dust. I was unfortunately on my way to Atlantic City and not particularly interested in spending that much on beer.
     
    #16 Steeeve, Jun 7, 2012
  17. Steeeve

    Steeeve Initiate (0) Nov 16, 2010 Pennsylvania

    Wow, what an awesome suggestion. This beer is exactly what I was looking for. I can't believe I have walked past it on the shelf so many times. I might have to see if the Beer Yard has any cases.
     
    #17 Steeeve, Jun 10, 2012
  18. ThoreauLikeAGirl

    ThoreauLikeAGirl Initiate (0) Mar 11, 2011 Pennsylvania

    drinking this right now. completely agree. very underrated beer.
     
    #18 ThoreauLikeAGirl, Jun 10, 2012
  19. InspectorBob

    InspectorBob Initiate (0) Sep 4, 2009 New Jersey

    Try the Liquor Farm on the Florence-Columbus Road, They have a very nice selection of beer .......
     
    #19 InspectorBob, Jun 10, 2012
  20. Blanco

    Blanco Savant (1,243) Oct 11, 2008 Pennsylvania

    Stillwater Premium is also brewed with it. If you look toward various saisons you can find it in a lot of them with varying degrees of intensity. Goose Island Sofie has just a touch of brett (from what I've read and I can definitely pick it up a bit).
     
    #20 Blanco, Jun 10, 2012
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