What are your 2 favorite breweries?

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  1. HEX805

    HEX805 Initiate (0) Nov 13, 2014 California

    I haven't been into craft beer for very long so I don't have much experience as a lot of you guys do, But I do appreciate what I drink. I have to say out of all the beers I have tried from different breweries I have to give major props to Ballast Point and Pizza Port. They are both out of San Diego California just a short 2 hour and 45 minute drive south from Oxnard CA, my home town. The reason I love these two breweries are because they have some damn great beers IMO. I'm absolutely in love with Swami's from Pizza Port and their beers are readily available here in Southern California. Ballast point's Dorado and Sculpin are just heavenly. I haven't had a chance to visit them in person but wish to do so next year. I love the fact that both breweries are beach/ocean/fishing oriented or themed however you want to call it. I'm a Spear fisherman and a water man and I love how Ballast point just names most all of their beers after sought after fish that we catch here in Southern California same with Pizza Port they have a Beach influence in their branding, Swami's for example a popular Surf spot out in San Diego. For these reason I am happy to support them and drink their amazing beers as much as I can, not only because of the culture they seem to capture but because at the end of the day it's just damn great beer. Continue to do what you guys do. What are your guys favorite breweries and why? I'd love for you guys to chime in and hear your stories. First thread btw. Cheers!
     
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  2. IPAGeorge

    IPAGeorge Pundit (863) Oct 28, 2014 Illinois

    Pipeworks and Three Floyds

    Half Acre, New Glarus, Cigar City(only had 3 but loved all 3) and 18th Street are right there.
     
    #2 IPAGeorge, Dec 19, 2014
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  3. iTunesUpdates

    iTunesUpdates Initiate (0) May 7, 2014 Florida

    Nice to see your first thread. Welcome!

    By numbers I guess I would need to include Stone. I have just about most of their beers out there. I also like how many beers they put out there, love how there always seems to be something new coming out.

    Founders would have to be my all time favorite. Love everything they put out there. Just wish they would venture into 6ers rather then their 4pks.
     
    #3 iTunesUpdates, Dec 19, 2014
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  4. leantom

    leantom Initiate (0) Nov 20, 2011 Indiana

    FFF and Sierra Nevada.
     
    #4 leantom, Dec 19, 2014
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  5. barrybeerdog

    barrybeerdog Pundit (941) Aug 17, 2012 South Dakota

    Surly & New Glarus
    Toppling Goliath and Indeed right behind
     
    #5 barrybeerdog, Dec 19, 2014
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  6. hopnado

    hopnado Initiate (0) Aug 13, 2014 Michigan

    Bell's because they make my favorite beer year round

    Short's because they release a new beer every time I blink
     
    #6 hopnado, Dec 19, 2014
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  7. Shroud0fdoom

    Shroud0fdoom Initiate (0) Oct 31, 2013 Maryland

    This is a No brainer for me.

    1. Victory Brewing Company: This brewing company is one of my absolute favorites. They have an assault of Brewpub Goodies that never see bottles, I wish they did though.
    2. Maine Beer Company: This brewery has my seal of approval. Of course their beers are a bit pricy, yet I love their philosophy and trying to promote us to "Do What's Right". It doesn't hurt that they make sure their beers are on the shelf at a week old.
    *Of course there's more breweries I enjoy fully, like Fyne Ales in Scotland. They don't send kegs or bottles to the U.S. that often, so that's why I'm giving them an Honorable Mention.
     
    #7 Shroud0fdoom, Dec 19, 2014
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  8. bccrosley

    bccrosley Initiate (0) Oct 8, 2012 Connecticut

    New England Brewing Co - Everything they make is delicious

    Tree House - Not only some of the best beers you'll ever have, but some of the finest people you'll ever encounter work there.

    Trillium & Night Shift would be up there too, great places to visit.
     
    #8 bccrosley, Dec 19, 2014
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  9. Scipio3

    Scipio3 Zealot (562) Mar 11, 2014 Ohio

    Despite limited access?
    The Alchemist and Hill Farmstead

    With access?
    Fat Head
    Stone
     
    #9 Scipio3, Dec 19, 2014
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  10. PittBeerGirl

    PittBeerGirl Pooh-Bah (2,423) Feb 27, 2007 Ohio
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    When including great beers and a great brewery/brewpub experience

    1. Russian River- Great tap list always filled with world class beers. Russian River makes some of the best beers in the world and they are my 2nd favorite brewery by beers only. The food is great. We were there at lunch time when it was slow-but the service was fantastic.

    2. Jackie O's- Great people and a great place with fantastic beers.

    Favorite brewerys by beer only

    1. Troegs- I am impressed by every beer they make. The only brewery that I can say that about. Not a fan of their brewpub though.
    2. Russian River.
     
    #10 PittBeerGirl, Dec 19, 2014
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  11. meb3476

    meb3476 Initiate (0) Apr 1, 2013 Massachusetts

    This is tough...Trillium and Hill farmstead
     
    #11 meb3476, Dec 19, 2014
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  12. DVP

    DVP Initiate (0) Dec 19, 2014 New York

    1. Tree House, Tree House, Tree House. The best beer I've ever tasted (Haze & Very Hazy) The nicest folks you'll ever come across. Drive from L.I. to Ma in one day, just to keep their beer in my fridge (and get BT's BBQ, BYOB)
    2. Seventh Son in Columbus, Ohio - a recent favorite from a road trip. Surprisingly good beer and cool place.

    Wicked Weed in Asheville was very cool, too
     
    #12 DVP, Dec 19, 2014
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  13. greentangle

    greentangle Initiate (0) Oct 29, 2014 Minnesota

    Bell's and Deschutes because I think they have the most consistently good beers across styles. And they're not always trying to beat me over the head with more hops, more bourbon, and a higher ABV.
     
    #13 greentangle, Dec 19, 2014
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  14. bluehende

    bluehende Initiate (0) Dec 10, 2010 Delaware

    I will give favorite small and big

    The Alchemist
    Victory
     
    #14 bluehende, Dec 19, 2014
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  15. loweball727

    loweball727 Initiate (0) Apr 26, 2010 Ohio

    Jackie O's - local, many solid entries, one of the few spots in Ohio that makes killer sours and the bottle releases are crazy fun.

    Firestone Walker - their whole catalog is phenomenal. If it comes in a box, there is always an argument that it's one of the best for the style and usually 3,000+ cases so not too difficult to acquire. I haven't been to their invitational yet but I love the concept.
     
    #15 loweball727, Dec 19, 2014
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  16. Navalartichoke

    Navalartichoke Zealot (598) Nov 12, 2010 Virginia

    Great Lakes ( currently enjoying their Black Out Stout by the way)

    and to my surprise...Samual Smiths....based on my beer journal, everthing I tried form them I rated VG or higher!
     
    #16 Navalartichoke, Dec 19, 2014
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  17. ChrisInBaltimore

    ChrisInBaltimore Aspirant (292) Aug 25, 2014 Maryland
    Trader

    Lawson's Finest & The Alchemist, Treehouse & Trillium (Sorry, its a tie!)
     
    #17 ChrisInBaltimore, Dec 19, 2014
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  18. Andrew041180

    Andrew041180 Initiate (0) Mar 15, 2013 Massachusetts

    Hill Farmstead and Allagash.
     
    #18 Andrew041180, Dec 19, 2014
  19. mlhyatt

    mlhyatt Initiate (0) Jul 27, 2013 Georgia

    Toppling goliath and 3F
     
    #19 mlhyatt, Dec 19, 2014
  20. TCJ0100

    TCJ0100 Initiate (0) Oct 9, 2014 California

    Bell's and Bloomington Brewing Company
     
    #20 TCJ0100, Dec 19, 2014
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