Reliable Beers Throughout Your Beer Journey

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  1. DaverCS

    DaverCS Savant (1,212) Dec 9, 2014 Arizona

    Is there a beer that you have always considered great and don’t see a time where you will ever stop buying it? Is there a beer that you loved when you first got into craft beer and still enjoy and buy it to this day?

    For me, Hennepin by Ommegang was one of the first revolutionary beers I tried that really got me into the craft beer movement. A couple years into this journey, I still love the beer and will continue to buy it for as long as it is made because, for me, it is one tasty beer!



    What beer is that for you?
     
    #1 DaverCS, Aug 30, 2015
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  2. degbert

    degbert Initiate (0) Dec 1, 2009 Texas

    Fuller's EBS. Real Ale Brewhouse Brown. Odell 90 Shilling. Hops and Grain The One They Call Zoe. Brooklyn Lager. Breckenridge Oatmeal Stout.
     
    #2 degbert, Aug 30, 2015
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  3. eppCOS

    eppCOS Grand Pooh-Bah (4,570) Jun 27, 2015 Colorado
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    Odell IPA. On others... hard. Depends on season/style. *shrugs*
     
    #3 eppCOS, Aug 30, 2015
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  4. vshay

    vshay Initiate (0) Jun 23, 2013 Pennsylvania

    Weyerbacher Merry Monks
    Ommegang Abbey Ale
     
    #4 vshay, Aug 30, 2015
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  5. Ljudsignal

    Ljudsignal Initiate (0) Jul 19, 2013 Massachusetts

    Anything by Notch. Smuttynose Old Brown Dog and Finestkind. Mayflower Porter. Allagash Tripel. Dupont Saison. Ayinger Maibock and Ur-Weisse.

    ...Come to think of it, that's a good chunk of my overall "most consumed beer" list too. Guess it just goes to show that the standbys are standbys for a reason.
     
    #5 Ljudsignal, Aug 30, 2015
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  6. bluehende

    bluehende Initiate (0) Dec 10, 2010 Delaware

    60 minute IPA
    Storm King from Victory
     
    #6 bluehende, Aug 30, 2015
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  7. Wiffler27

    Wiffler27 Pooh-Bah (2,092) Aug 16, 2009 South Carolina
    Pooh-Bah

    Great Lakes Dortmunder Gold
    60 Minute IPA
    Victory Prima Pils
    Weihenstephaner helles lager
    Paulaner original lager
     
    #7 Wiffler27, Aug 30, 2015
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  8. Geuzedad

    Geuzedad Initiate (0) Nov 14, 2010 Arizona

    I would have to say Sierra Nevada Pale and Lagunitas IPA are two that have never failed me and have been in my regular rotation since I cut my teeth on craft with SN Pale.
     
    #8 Geuzedad, Aug 30, 2015
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  9. cmiller4642

    cmiller4642 Maven (1,399) Aug 17, 2013 West Virginia

    Rochefort 10 is typically my go to "treat" beer
     
    #9 cmiller4642, Aug 30, 2015
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  10. scottbrew4u

    scottbrew4u Initiate (0) Feb 2, 2005 Pennsylvania

    Harpoon IPA and Black Butte porter for 16 years. I'd say they have been pretty reliable for me and easy going down!
     
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  11. Scott17Taylor

    Scott17Taylor Initiate (0) Oct 28, 2013 Iowa
    Trader

    Boulevard unfiltered wheat, don't drink it nearly as much as I used to but still love this beer.
     
    #11 Scott17Taylor, Aug 30, 2015
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  12. Campfire-Kev

    Campfire-Kev Aspirant (224) Mar 16, 2014 Arkansas

    This goes back a ways and starts in the 80's. First I'd have to say Widmer Hef. Although it isn't enjoyable for me unless on tap. Others include Bridgeport IPA, Black Butte Porter, Full Sail Amber. I established my craft beer journey with these in Oregon back in the 80's, early 90's and still enjoy them today.
     
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  13. elektrikjester

    elektrikjester Initiate (0) Nov 15, 2008 Georgia

    Bell's Expedition and Founders Imperial Stout stand atop the heap when it comes to consistency in that particular category. Probably the only thing that has changed is their availability. I remember when Expedition was considered limited and hard-to-obtain.

    On the smaller side, I've never been disappointed with Anchor Porter and Founders Porter.

    And while I don't drink them much anymore, I have to say DFH 60 Minute and 90 Minute are still durable, rock-solid IPAs. Fads may come and go, but those two beers still endure.
     
    #13 elektrikjester, Aug 30, 2015
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  14. Beerwolf666

    Beerwolf666 Initiate (0) Aug 9, 2013 Maryland

    Shit Man....I Know I always sound like some kind of "Sierra Nevada" Rep...But Honestly,how in the Hell can you do any better Dollar for Dollar? and Their "Pale Ale" & "Torpedo" will ALWAYS have a shelf in My Beer Fridge! :wink:
     
    #14 Beerwolf666, Aug 30, 2015
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  15. Erlkoenig

    Erlkoenig Initiate (0) Aug 24, 2015 Colorado

    Weihenstephaner Hefeweissbier and Zywiec Porter. Both have consistently satisfied since I first got into craft beer. I know Zywiec isn't the best ever, but something about it resonates with me. And Weihenstephaner? You just can't argue a better Hefe.
     
    #15 Erlkoenig, Aug 30, 2015
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  16. Shafaegalo

    Shafaegalo Initiate (0) Jan 12, 2014 Texas

    Another vote for Weihenstephaner Hefe. This beer is almost perfect everytime I have one. Haven't had another brew with that kind of consistency.
     
    #16 Shafaegalo, Aug 30, 2015
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  17. JakerLou

    JakerLou Pooh-Bah (2,016) Jan 6, 2013 New Hampshire
    Pooh-Bah

    Allagash White is still a great beer as well as FBS.
     
    #17 JakerLou, Aug 30, 2015
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  18. BodiesLexus

    BodiesLexus Initiate (0) Feb 23, 2011 New York

    Anchor Porter. It's simply the first world-class beer I ever tasted, and it blew my doors off at the time, from appearance to aromatics, to solidness of body, to nuance of multiple taste notes achieved. It is a cheap, easy-to-get beer that opened my eyes to what was possible from simple, to-style beers made the right way ... and it continues to be a staple in my fridge. People need to remain aware of what the basis of the style is, and remain aware that modern-day brewers still produce great to-style regular beers that are noteworthy.
     
    #18 BodiesLexus, Aug 30, 2015
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  19. ahbithwabm

    ahbithwabm Initiate (0) Apr 27, 2013 Illinois
    Trader

    ten fidy
     
    #19 ahbithwabm, Aug 30, 2015
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  20. TheIPAHunter

    TheIPAHunter Grand High Pooh-Bah (6,026) Aug 12, 2007 California
    Mod Team Society Pooh-Bah Trader

    Stone IPA. It tastes exactly the same as the first time I ever had it, and that is saying a lot from someone who exclusively drinks IPAs. Sometimes I go months in between drinking it, but it always pulls me back when options are limited.
     
    #20 TheIPAHunter, Aug 30, 2015
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