What beer got you into craft beer?

Pete's

 

British and Belgian ales, London and Amsterdam 1971. Home brew 1970s. Sierra Nevada and Anchor early 1980s. And of course, Petes.

 

My first step into Beer was brought to you by De Landtsheer's Malheur 12. That was the first moment when I realized a 12% brew could be both flavorful and devilishly drinkable for it's high ABV. I still love that brew even though I haven't seen it in a few years.

 

I had always thought "what a weird name for a beer, Two-Hearted" as I downed Coors Light after Coors Light. Then I decided to give it a go at BW-3's. That is still to this day one of my top 5 all-time favorites.

 

for me it was New Belgium Sunshine Wheat in the bomber bottle in 1992 they only made bombers way back then in the dark ages......yeah i am old as dirt
the other one around that same time was Pete's Wicked Winter ale

 

Really I can't remember at this point. Perhaps it was vacation in Ireland and trying Guinness from the source. Not really "craft" but it did open my eyes to more. Then, being around Maryland, Flying dog is easy to come by. I think I just bought some bottles not knowing what it was. Honestly though, I'm drawing blanks for the absolute first and reason.

 

Corsendonk Pater was the first beer I really remember blowing me away. Never thought a beer could taste like raisins, and that I would like it. That was in the late 90's. Highland Gaelic Ale was also an eye opener.

 

Blue Meth by Walter White. Really got me hooked.

 

Sierra Nevada Porter and Sweetwater 420 changed my world.

 

Sierra Nevada Pale Ale and Stone AB circa 1999

 

Sam Adams

 

Sierra Nevada Pale Ale and Harpoon IPA.

 

I'm a new craft beer enthusiast who only used to drink budlight and get drunk on the weekends but now I'm a drunk who gets drunk on craft beers. What first got me into craft beer was Not Your Father's Root beer, I was amazed at what craft brewery's were starting to do and how much easier it was to get a real beer.

 

It was Pete's Wicked Ale for me, too. Back around 1992 or so. A friend (can't remember who) told me I should try it and I tracked down a place that had it but was not that convenient. But I'd go get a six pack every couple weeks. Took me quite awhile before discovering any other brands...

 

Troeg's Nugget Nectar

 

Surly Furious

 

It would have to be Not Your Father's Root Beer and Breckenridge Vanilla Porter. I didn't want to end up like everyone else around my area that drinks nothing but Bud Light.

 

Not to brag about my age or anything, but being young right now has meant that I've never really lived in a world without craft beer being common. Some of my very first beers ever were from Flying Dog and Devil's Backbone, so I'd have to say that those two breweries get the credit for keeping me oriented towards good beer rather than taking the dark path towards something lite.

 

Boulevard Pale Ale

 

Stone IPA