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[evilskillit]

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Hrm my standby if I don't want to spend a lot is usually something from Boulevard Brewery, they're local so all their six packs are only like $6.50 and the stuff is really good. Particularly the IPA, Extra Dry Stout and Bully Porter.

Otherwise SKA Brewing Decadent IPA is one of my favorites.

[johnnyrichards]

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We make grain belt here in minnesota.

We also make Surly, which everyone should try if they haven't.

My favorite wines are Chateauneuf-du-Papes and Lalande-de-Pomerols ..

My favorite scotch is the Ardbeg.

Also, who keeps rating every thread one star? It's weird.

New Ulm, Minnesota. Schell brewery - like Wonka's Chocolate factory to me Took a tour, awesome place, been there forever.

[johnnyrichards]

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Hrm my standby if I don't want to spend a lot is usually something from Boulevard Brewery, they're local so all their six packs are only like $6.50 and the stuff is really good. Particularly the IPA, Extra Dry Stout and Bully Porter.

Otherwise SKA Brewing Decadent IPA is one of my favorites.

Boulevard and I have had a few moments

[evilskillit]

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Boulevard and I have had a few moments

Me too. They're right down the street from here. My old Church had their church auction there for the last few years. Admission to the auction includes an open bar, woohoo!

[maynardg]

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Beer, one of my new favorites is 1554. My favorite standby is Grainbelt Premium.

Grainbelt is the most under-appreciated brew on the planet - and not available in FL. When I was in grad school at U of MN, there was a bar that had "midnight mystery beer" for $1. More often than not, it was Grainbelt long neck. I recall that it was very good.

[johnnyrichards]

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Grainbelt is the most under-appreciated brew on the planet - and not available in FL. When I was in grad school at U of MN, there was a bar that had "midnight mystery beer" for $1. More often than not, it was Grainbelt long neck. I recall that it was very good.

It drives the elitists up a wall when I extol the virtues of Grainbelt but... I just laugh and love it.

[evilskillit]

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Hrm, I'll have to check Lukas to see if this GrainBelt is available in KC, if so I'll have to try it.

[stan]

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Gotta love it when thoughts turn to beer. I am very lucky to be living in San Diego, liking craft beer and homebrewing: http://www.ratebeer.com/beer/top-50/

Alesmith, Stone and Lost Abbey are all local, easy to get their beers at the source. Just 3 out of 32 breweries in the San Diego area. The National Homebrew Convention will be in San Diego next June.

How come there is never a DIY speaker event in SoCal? Maybe not enough builders down here? I don't notice many posters from this area.

Cheers!

Stan

ND: homebrewed Dubbel Date

[MSaturn]

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U of M eh? I went to school right across the street.

I still live here, though ..

[johnnyrichards]

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Hrm, I'll have to check Lukas to see if this GrainBelt is available in KC, if so I'll have to try it.

Going to Iowa? I'll bring a 12'er with me.

[evilskillit]

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Going to Iowa? I'll bring a 12'er with me.

Heck yeah. Hrm, maybe I should bring something too then. :D

[maynardg]

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Going to Iowa? I'll bring a 12'er with me.

I'll be there and grateful.

[johnnyrichards]

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I'll be there and grateful.

Awesome. Maybe I better bring two:eek:

[evilskillit]

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Woohoo! I'm definitely bringing something good then.

Now I wonder what the rules are regarding alcohol at the venue and in general. I'm always careful not to offend when I bring beer since I know some people and lots of venues are anti alcohol.

[johnnyrichards]

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Woohoo! I'm definitely bringing something good then.

Now I wonder what the rules are regarding alcohol at the venue and in general. I'm always careful not to offend when I bring beer since I know some people and lots of venues are anti alcohol.

Since we'll be at a college, we can pretend to be students and keep a 12 on ice out in the trunk ;)