Your Favorite Microbrewery

[Delhommey]

Have to give a shout out to these guys. They have everything, and have allowed me to sample so much:

http://www.specsonline.com/

One of the great things about Austin. Imagine a liquor store the size of a Best Buy. I'm not kidding.

[Johnny Rockets]

I like Sweetwater, but I subconsciously associate it too much with the ATL airport now.

I can understand that. I offered one to a friend the other week and he said he loved the stuff but can no longer drink it because it reminds him of the Embassy Suites in Buckhead. We stayed there 3 years ago during a Phillies/Braves series. Before one of the games 4 of us drank 11 pitchers of the stuff while at the pool and apparently that ruined him for life on the stuff. He never did make it to the game that day.

[Scrumtrilescent]

I can understand that. I offered one to a friend the other week and he said he loved the stuff but can no longer drink it because it reminds him of the Embassy Suites in Buckhead. We stayed there 3 years ago during a Phillies/Braves series. Before one of the games 4 of us drank 11 pitchers of the stuff while at the pool and apparently that ruined him for life on the stuff. He never did make it to the game that day.

Sweetwater makes the only berryish beer I like. Love that brand.

[Johnny Rockets]

Sweetwater makes the only berryish beer I like. Love that brand.

Sweetwater Blue? Only ones I have tried are the 420 and Georgia Brown. Not sure I have seen the Blue around.

[Scrumtrilescent]

Ja. Don't know if it's in Harris Teeter but I know it's at Frugal and I think Total Wine.

[CharlotteBeer.com]

So tough to choose just one, but there are certainly microbreweries that consistently make quality beers, no matter the style. Founders, as has been mentioned, is a good one, as is Bell's. I'm also partial to Highland, as the brewery's Oatmeal Porter was one of my first forays into the craft beer world.

Great thread!

[TheSaint]

Sweetwater makes the only berryish beer I like. Love that brand.

i tried that, i was surprised. It wasnt bad....

I actually bought a Lindemans Framboise Lambic last year, and thats pretty good if the fruit thing is your thing.

[Epic Beard Man]

Highland in Asheville.

Gaelic, Organic Bitter and Great Gatbsy .

This.

[CharlotteBeer.com]

i tried that, i was surprised. It wasnt bad....

I actually bought a Lindemans Framboise Lambic last year, and thats pretty good if the fruit thing is your thing.

That framboise is so ridiculously tart, it's tough to even put down a bottle. Best when shared, especially with a sweet dessert to cut down on some of the tartness. I've got Lindeman's Cassis (Black Currant) in the fridge, and I'm eager to see how it compares.

[Jase]

framboise is the most disgusting thing I've ever put in my mouth... only recently did I stop complaining about it after having it about 3 years ago.

Their cherry (kriek) however, is delish.

[PanthaSan]

http://www.anacapabrewing.com/

That place is awesome and Danny is a great guy. Had many fun nights there back when I lived in VTA.

Here is a local place that has good beers, food (Stinky Fries FTMFW) and entertainment like WHiskey Galore on a regular basis....

Lengthwise

[Britneck]

Duck Rabbit out of Farmville, NC. The Milk Stout is fantastic and the porter is very good. Haven't tried the ale yet.

[Jbro]

Ja. Don't know if it's in Harris Teeter but I know it's at Frugal and I think Total Wine.

All HT's in Meck county have it.

[CharlotteBeer.com]

Duck Rabbit out of Farmville, NC. The Milk Stout is fantastic and the porter is very good. Haven't tried the ale yet.

I love Duck Rabbit's Milk Stout -- I think it's what every milk stout should be. Even though it's probably a bit "roastier" than most in the style, I can't help but be disappointed when I try a milk stout (thinking Left Hand here) that doesn't have that nice sharp/sweet contrast going on.

As you said, the porter is also good -- but the Baltic porter is even better.

Kelly McCullen at UNC-TV produced a short special on Duck Rabbit that aired last night, if you're interested.

http://www.kellymccullen.com/