Your State's Up & Comer

Solemn Oath in Illinois definitely. Chocobomb.....please, please put this in bottles or cans. PLEASE. Yarnbomb was tasty too, and the only "hoppy hefeweizen" or hoppy wheat beer I've ever liked, but Chocobomb was just ridiculous.

 

as a side note last night head high.from kane in nj took first place in a blind tasting of sixteen beers beating out flower power in the final round And many others of the formidable ipas from across the county available in nj. the consensus is in watch out for kane.
here was the list from the event:
Ballast Point Sculpin IPA
Brooklyn IPA
DogfishHead 60 Minute
Firestone Walker Union Jack IPA
Flying Dog Snake Dog
Founders Centennial IPA
Great Divide Titan IPA
Green Flash West Coast IPA
Harpoon IPA
Ithaca Flower Power
Kane Head High
Lagunitas IPA
Sierra Nevada Torpedo
Stone DDH IPA
Stone IPA
Victory Hop Devil

 

Prism Brewing Co. prismbeer.com

 

I haven't liked anything that Mother's has out out. I did feel bad when I was at the Flying Saucer late one night and the bartender excitedly told me about the welcoming event that they had that night, and I went on a mini rant. Apparently the brewmaster was nearby lol. I felt like a dick.

 

Not in love with their lower abv stuff, but otherwise I enjoy their stuff. I would certainly take their hoppy offerings over Boulevard, with maybe the exception of Tank 7...

 

The imperial brown mole was an abomination. Milf was a gimmicky hot unbalanced mess, very amateur. Spring batch was good, if you are unfamiliar with the style.

 

Fat Heads & Brew Kettle based on current and future expansion. Jackie O's in SW Ohio & Cellar Rats in NE Ohio.

 

Im headed back down to Bend for the beer fest next month, and plan on giving them another go. We'll see.

 

I am so happy to see my state get the respect that is due for this great Brewery. For a young brewery they have some lineup of fantastic beers and yes in the rareified company with Victory,Founders, Firestone Walker,Green Flash and Lagunitas. My hat is off to you.

 

You're right, but I can't see them getting much bigger. It would probably fuck with their hip image. Also, if they keep just brewing a bunch of one-offs, they won't get bigger. I'm not saying that's bad, but having a consistent lineup is how a brewery grows. I wouldn't mind seeing them stay the way they are. I hope Phila Brewing Company takes off more though. At least to pass up Yards.

 

I'm certainly not saying that they should expand. I just think they easily could be successful if they chose to do so.

 

Evolution (Maryland)

 

Out here in Massachusetts I'd say Tree House Brewing Company is definitely an up and comer. Personally they have made some of the best beers I've had since moving out to Mass. If you've been lucky enough to have Julius I think you'll agree with me that they are something special.