Regional Beers and Local Favorites

[pauliewalnuts]

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I really like Goose Island beers, brewed in Chicago. I can't seem to find them where I live.

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I'm a big fan of GI as well. Their IPA is the best of any I've ever tried.

I've had a few of the beers in the OP and none really stood out(Spotted Cow, Oberon) except the Two-Hearted ale. I havent tried every Bells variety, but it is my favorite of those I have. I was especially disappointed Hopalicious, as I'd heard really good things about it while in Madison. It was ok, but nothing special. A little too sweet even for me if I recall.

[NozeCandy]

Abita is a sweeeeeeeeeeeet beer company in New Orleans. They do seasonal beers along with the standards like amber, lite, etc. Everything I've had that they brew is so good.

[neuroman]

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Abita is a sweeeeeeeeeeeet beer company in New Orleans.

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Abita is fun. Turbodog is a quirky but tasty beer to throw back on a summer day. You really can taste the spring water they use. I proudly display this poster a friend gave me in my living room:



Also, in Austin Texas, Independence Brewery puts out some great stuff. They are very small and local, but if you visit from out of town, try their Fireman's No. 4.

[Jack of Arcades]

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Abita is a sweeeeeeeeeeeet beer company in New Orleans. They do seasonal beers along with the standards like amber, lite, etc. Everything I've had that they brew is so good.

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mmmm Pecan beer.