I think I've had every beer Bell's makes. One of my favorite breweries. I lean towards stouts and IPAs, they are my favorites. I buy as much Hoplslam as I can lay my hands on when it comes out.

 

I love IPA's as well. Hopslam is good stuff. If you like IPA's give Stone a try if you haven't already. I'm in love with their Double Oaked Arrogant Bastard and Ruination IPA.

If you like stouts. New Holland's Dragon's Breath is shipping now. It's a bourbon barrell aged stout, and is phenominal.

 

Party Source here I come...

 

I love bourbon barrel stouts.

 

I had the pleasure of trying Founder's Canadian Breakfast Stout (http://beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/1199/47658) on tap at Molly Malone's in Covington during beerfest up here about two months ago. Probably the best stout I have ever tasted. I think they have only brewed this twice.

Edited April 12, 201214 yr by Lucky Charms

I love IPA's as well. Hopslam is good stuff. If you like IPA's give Stone a try if you haven't already. I'm in love with their Double Oaked Arrogant Bastard and Ruination IPA.

 

Love me some Stone too.

 

And some Three Floyd's Dereadnaught

Party Source here I come...

 

I love bourbon barrel stouts.

 

I had the pleasure of trying Founder's Canadian Breakfast Stout (Founders CBS Imperial Stout - Founders Brewing Company - Grand Rapids, MI - BeerAdvocate) on tap at Molly Malone's in Covington during beerfest up here about two months ago. Probably the best stout I have ever tasted. I think they have only brewed this twice.

 

I've not had it. I'll put it on my bucket (o'beers) list.

Edited April 12, 201214 yr by coldweatherfan

I've not had it. I'll put it on my bucket (o'beers) list.

 

They have only brewed this twice in the last 4 years, I think. Highly sought beer, going to be pretty hard to find but do let me know if you do.

Party Source here I come...

 

I love bourbon barrel stouts.

 

I had the pleasure of trying Founder's Canadian Breakfast Stout (Founders CBS Imperial Stout - Founders Brewing Company - Grand Rapids, MI - BeerAdvocate) on tap at Molly Malone's in Covington during beerfest up here about two months ago. Probably the best stout I have ever tasted. I think they have only brewed this twice.

 

It was stellar...and I'm not really even one of the biggest stout drinkers you'll ever find. I'm a German beer kinda guy - although I do frequently dabble in IPA's.

They have only brewed this twice in the last 4 years, I think. Highly sought beer, going to be pretty hard to find but do let me know if you do.

 

If you like bourbon stout's. I don't know if you can still get it. It is always very limited release. Full Sail Brewing's Topsail Bourbon Barrel Aged Imperial Porter. Only in 22oz bottles.

There are now 49 micro breweries in Michigan. And some of them are at the top of the list.

 

Bell's, Founder's, and New Holland are big time main stays now.

 

North Peak is an up and comer, but I don't think you can get them south of Toledo yet.

There are now 49 micro breweries in Michigan. And some of them are at the top of the list.

 

Bell's, Founder's, and New Holland are big time main stays now.

 

North Peak is an up and comer, but I don't think you can get them south of Toledo yet.

 

I've been to Bell's Eccentric Cafe. Pretty cool place. Bluegrass music and you kind of feel like you are in a church. Their "beer garden" leaves much to be desired.

 

Founder's is my next place to hit up while up that way.

 

cwf, another IPA that I had awhile back was Racer 5. I got it in a growler while in Hilton Head, SC. Very, very good. Similar qualities to Bell's Two Hearted.

I could talk beers all day long. I'm getting thirsty...

I've been to Bell's Eccentric Cafe. Pretty cool place. Bluegrass music and you kind of feel like you are in a church. Their "beer garden" leaves much to be desired.

 

Founder's is my next place to hit up while up that way.

 

cwf, another IPA that I had awhile back was Racer 5. I got it in a growler while in Hilton Head, SC. Very, very good. Similar qualities to Bell's Two Hearted.

 

Bear Republic Brewing. I've had that and their Hop Rod Rye. Pretty good stuff.

 

Take a trip through Three Floyd's if you get a chance. It's in westerm Indiana.

My advice for a happy marriage. Marry a girl who likes beer.

 

Mrs C likes the brew pubs as much as I do and we visit at least one or two where ever we go.

It was stellar...and I'm not really even one of the biggest stout drinkers you'll ever find. I'm a German beer kinda guy - although I do frequently dabble in IPA's.

 

That is definitely one of the few beers that I would do some traveling to get. Big time maple syrup notes followed by the bourbon/alcohol. Yummie!

 

Also, about your post above. My wife tells me that her grandfather used to work at Bavarian as well. I drive by that place all the time thinking to myself, "If I only had the money..." then shaking my head. Your post also inspired me to read up on some of the history of the place. There are a lot of familiar last names associated with Bavarian Brewing.

Give me a Hopslam or a Three Floyds Zombie Dust.