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5 can't-go-wrong breweries

Mar 5, 2010

by TheBeerSnob
posted in The Beer Snob

If you pick almost any beer made by any of these breweries, you almost can't go wrong. You're almost guaranteed an amazing brew!

Dogfish Head

I am a relative newcomer to Dogfish Head's special brand of awesomeness, but I have yet to try one of their products that I didn't love. They're Indian Brown Ale is awesome, as is their collection of IPAs, their Pumpkin Ale, and just about everything they do! When you think craft beer, think Dogfish Head! http://www.dogfish.com/

Young's brewery

It was a toss up between Young's and Samuel Smith being #2, and Samuel Smith won out simply because I tried Young's Waggledance honey ale once and didn't like it. (But I don't really like honey beers anyway). Young's does make one of my old favorite beers: Young's Luxury Double Chocolate Stout

Rogue ales

Rogue doesn't mess around when it comes to making beer. They make big bold beers with great flavors! They're #5 on this list because the one beer of theirs I tried and didn't like was heinous! I tried the smoke ale years ago and absolutely hated it....even poured the rest down the drain. I thought it was like drinking smoked pork at the time.
http://www.rogue.com

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littlesam1 November 06, 2011

Dogfish Head is one of my favorite micro breweries. They offer such great varieties.

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Birdboi September 08, 2010

I still need to try Young's and Samuel smith to completely agree with this review. But you're quite right about Rogue, Dogfish head, and Brooklyn. I still can't get over how pleasantly floral the Brooklyn lager tastes and smells. I thought Brooklyn's Pennant Ale was 'meh' the first time I tried it, but I had a rookie palate for beers at the time.

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Cricketshops August 09, 2010

I really enjoy Rogues brew. I made sure that their location on Flanders in Portland was on our most recent drive through that area. Came home with many souvenirs! Thanks for all of your lists and info, it's been great reading.

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aweissphysio March 05, 2010

Excellent choices! Love Rogue's and Young's Chocolate Stouts! Dogfish Head IPA is also delicious.

TheBeerSnob March 05, 2010

Thanks!

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