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So when faced with (hypothetically) a superior non-local product and an inferior local product, I shouldn't hesitate to throw money at the local business, just because of their proximity to me?midlife crisis wrote:Well that sounds a bit like denying global warming to me. Yes, we live in a free country and each of us has a choice as to how we apply our values and principles to the consumer decisions that we inevitably make every day. But the benefits of supporting local seem pretty straightforward and obvious. I agree that each of us is free to embrace or ignore those benefits as we choose.boney wrote:The whole "support local" mindset is a part of much larger ideological argument than just beer, but also includes beer and breweries. It all depends on how the individual structures their own values and principles and how they inform that persons ideological mindset. It's definitely not obvious or objective.midlife crisis wrote: For anyone who somehow doesn't see the obvious merit of supporting local breweries:
https://twitter.com/thegoldenhearth/sta ... 0736379904
For the record, I do choose to support local, but I understand Liam's argument and could easily play devils advocate.
It's a free market, and I'll put my money in the best product. And if by chance that product happens to be locally produced, awesome.
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- Location: Toronto
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- Location: Edmonton via Toronto via The Wirral
Half Pints Black Galaxy
Deschutes Hop Henge (fresh growler)
Anchor Old Foghorn (fresh growler)
Deschutes Hop Henge (fresh growler)
Anchor Old Foghorn (fresh growler)
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Amager Bryghus Rye Porter. This is about 6 months from purchase, possibly a year since brewing. The aging has turned a rich sweet strong porter into a winy, less sweet, spicy drink. It is very bitter, and I'm sure the hops prevented the typical bottle oxidation you get after 6-12 months with a lot of strong stout and porter. Very interesting and well-worth bunkering.
Cameron Rye Pale Ale (draft): this is the style of APA I like: plenty of New World hop but with a sweet malty base which partly "absorbs" or complements rather that taste. Top-rate APA and there is no better in Oregon or CA, not that I've had.
Gary
Cameron Rye Pale Ale (draft): this is the style of APA I like: plenty of New World hop but with a sweet malty base which partly "absorbs" or complements rather that taste. Top-rate APA and there is no better in Oregon or CA, not that I've had.
Gary
Gary Gillman
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Or Michigan. Completely agree. I have not been fortunate enough to taste the famed Vermont beers, mind you, so can't comment there.G.M. Gillman wrote:Amager Bryghus Rye Porter. This is about 6 months from purchase, possibly a year since brewing. The aging has turned a rich sweet strong porter into a winy, less sweet, spicy drink. It is very bitter, and I'm sure the hops prevented the typical bottle oxidation you get after 6-12 months with a lot of strong stout and porter. Very interesting and well-worth bunkering.
Cameron Rye Pale Ale (draft): this is the style of APA I like: plenty of New World hop but with a sweet malty base which partly "absorbs" or complements rather that taste. Top-rate APA and there is no better in Oregon or CA, not that I've had.
Gary
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Are you actually suggesting the RPA is better than Two Hearted, Huma-lupa-licious, or anything Founder's has produced en masse?midlife crisis wrote:Or Michigan. Completely agree. I have not been fortunate enough to taste the famed Vermont beers, mind you, so can't comment there.G.M. Gillman wrote:Amager Bryghus Rye Porter. This is about 6 months from purchase, possibly a year since brewing. The aging has turned a rich sweet strong porter into a winy, less sweet, spicy drink. It is very bitter, and I'm sure the hops prevented the typical bottle oxidation you get after 6-12 months with a lot of strong stout and porter. Very interesting and well-worth bunkering.
Cameron Rye Pale Ale (draft): this is the style of APA I like: plenty of New World hop but with a sweet malty base which partly "absorbs" or complements rather that taste. Top-rate APA and there is no better in Oregon or CA, not that I've had.
Gary
Last night with J343MY, and JB84
Barncat Artisan Ales Durian Saison
Barncat Artisan Ales DIPA
Grassroots Arctic Soiree
Crooked Stave Hop Savant
Barncat Artisan Ales Imperial Stout
Barncat Artisan Ales FarmCat (Saison)
Great Lakes Robohop
Almanac Sourdough Wild Ale
HOTD Doggie Claws (no carb)
Mikkeller Black (Barrel Aged Islay)
HOTD Fred
HOTD Adam
Bacchus
Lindemans Cuvee Rene
Barncat Artisan Ales Durian Saison
Barncat Artisan Ales DIPA
Grassroots Arctic Soiree
Crooked Stave Hop Savant
Barncat Artisan Ales Imperial Stout
Barncat Artisan Ales FarmCat (Saison)
Great Lakes Robohop
Almanac Sourdough Wild Ale
HOTD Doggie Claws (no carb)
Mikkeller Black (Barrel Aged Islay)
HOTD Fred
HOTD Adam
Bacchus
Lindemans Cuvee Rene
"There's always money in the banana stand."
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Last night at Thirsty & Miserable with nicktbm:
Petrus Aged Pale (bottle)
Dieu du Ciel! & The Alchemist Moralité (bottle)
Thiriez & Jester King La Petite Princesse (bottle)
Beau's & Kissmeyer Nordic Pale Ale (draught)
Really enjoyed this place and was pretty impressed with the bottle selection. Plus it was nice to try three new beers on my birthday.
On an unrelated note, Gary makes funny comments.
Petrus Aged Pale (bottle)
Dieu du Ciel! & The Alchemist Moralité (bottle)
Thiriez & Jester King La Petite Princesse (bottle)
Beau's & Kissmeyer Nordic Pale Ale (draught)
Really enjoyed this place and was pretty impressed with the bottle selection. Plus it was nice to try three new beers on my birthday.
On an unrelated note, Gary makes funny comments.
"Bar people do not live as long as vegan joggers. However, they have more fun." - Bruce Elliott
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