Colorado & Boston: Beer Battle !!!

[bobbymagee]

Ladies and Gentlemen!!
Rockies versus the Red Sox. World Series 07!!
Let's get more serious. Battle of the Beers!!
Samuel Adams versus Coors Poll!

[RhodyYanksFan]

Coors is just water. I hate the Red Sox, but there's no way you can say Coors is a better beer then Sam Adams.

[ShaneTravis]

Good lord man Coors? That is not a real beer and people in Colorado who are beer drinkers don't drink that.

Sam Adams is not only overrated it is not even the best beer brewed in MA.

Fat Tire reigns supreme. New Belgiam and Coopersmiths would blow away any head to head with Sam.

[Hitman23]

If Coors is what Colorado is coming to the table with, there is no battle.

[MTYankee23]

Now this is my kind of thread. You absolutely have to go with Fat Tire from Colorado. When you're talking Boston though, there's a lot more to pick from than Sam Adams (although some of their beers are pretty good), You also have Wachusett and Harpoon. We need to get more suggestions before we decide on the Boston representative.

[Jersey Yankee]

Colorado can't possibly have more obnoxious fans than Beantown does, so I'll drink a few Coors before seeing them idiots celebrate anything.

[ShaneTravis]

A beer drinker MTYankee23.

Harpoon is the only beer brewed in Boston Mass. The majority of Sam Adams product is brewed in Utica,Pittsburg,Philly and other locals (even Cali). And the reason being is it is a MASS produced beer.

Mass produced anything stinks.

[JavyVazquezIsSick]

Boston lager is one of the crappiest beers I have ever had. Sam Adams seasonals are amazing.

[Maynerd]

Breckinridge Avalanche is a superior beer even to Fat Tire. Colorado right now leads the country in beer production, but there's so much more out there than Bud and Coors.

There's no comparison to the dreck coming out of Massachusetts. Colorado wins by a landslide.

[ShaneTravis]

Breckinridge Avalanche is a superior beer even to Fat Tire. Colorado right now leads the country in beer production, but there's so much more out there than Bud and Coors.

There's no comparison to the dreck coming out of Massachusetts. Colorado wins by a landslide.

Great call sir. Breckenridge Amber is not very good. But their IPA and Christmas is outstanding. Flying Dog, Boulder and Wynkoop will destroy anything out of Boston.

The New Belgiam Abbey ale is the best beer to come out of that state. imo

[RhodyYanksFan]

All these micro-brews sound good.

[MTYankee23]

A beer drinker MTYankee23.

Huh?

Sam Adams is the Boston Beer Company, so technically its based out of Boston, they even do Brewery tours, the problem is that they're such a big company now, they have regional breweries like mentioned that do most of the leg work. Its really not practical to base something like that out of the city of Boston.

[ShaneTravis]

Huh?

Sam Adams is the Boston Beer Company, so technically its based out of Boston, they even do Brewery tours, the problem is that they're such a big company now, they have regional breweries like mentioned that do most of the leg work. Its really not practical to base something like that out of the city of Boston.

You are a beer drinker is what I meant. A fellow man at arms, kin, cut from same cloth or what you will....anyway.

The company may be out of Boston, the recipe may be out Boston and the guy who owns it may own a house in Boston. But the beer is not brewed in Boston. Yes, you are right it is too large to be a local beer anymore. Hence the point that it is a mass produced beer and in no way comparable to anything coming out of Boulder or Fort Worth.

Be it beer or Lasagna cooking for an incredibly large number of people tends to water down the final dish.

[MTYankee23]

You are a beer drinker is what I meant. A fellow man at arms, kin, cut from same cloth or what you will....anyway.

The company may be out of Boston, the recipe may be out Boston and the guy who owns it may own a house in Boston. But the beer is not brewed in Boston. Yes, you are right it is too large to be a local beer anymore. Hence the point that it is a mass produced beer and in no way comparable to anything coming out of Boulder or Fort Worth.

Be it beer or Lasagna cooking for an incredibly large number of people tends to water down the final dish.

Haha, ah. That's what I thought, I'm a little slow this morning.

Yeah, Definitely got too big. I only developed my beer snobbery in the past year, so I can't remember what I thought of the Denver beers when I was out there a couple years ago. Which is definitely disappointing. I don't necessarily like anything that comes out of Boston either.

My focus recently has been on Scottish Ales. I don't think Edinburgh has a team in the WS.

[BillBuckner]

Sam Adams kicks the everliving $hit out of anything Coors has to offer x10. But I will be drinking Coors this week because 1. In support of Colorado, and 2.) It's cheaper.

[ShaneTravis]

Out of Dunbar they make a Belhaven Scottish Ale that gets all the raves.

I stick to the Pilsners and Stouts. Planning a trip to Ireland in a few months.

Writing up the last will and tidying up a few loose ends before I go.

[MTYankee23]

Out of Dunbar they make a Belhaven Scottish Ale that gets all the raves.

I stick to the Pilsners and Stouts. Planning a trip to Ireland in a few months.

Writing up the last will and tidying up a few loose ends before I go.

Very nice, I'll add that one to my list.

Once winter comes along I'll start to broaden my horizons into Stouts.

[destelle]

Good lord man Coors? That is not a real beer and people in Colorado who are beer drinkers don't drink that.

Sam Adams is not only overrated it is not even the best beer brewed in MA.

Fat Tire reigns supreme. New Belgiam and Coopersmiths would blow away any head to head with Sam.

mmmm... Fat Tire. Go Rockies!

[penfold]

I'll take a Newcastle Brown or a Carling or a Stella Artois.
(time for English Premier League Football)

[Maynerd]

Sam Adams kicks the everliving $hit out of anything Coors has to offer x10. But I will be drinking Coors this week because 1. In support of Colorado, and 2.) It's cheaper.

If you can't get or can't afford a good Colorado Beer (Fat Tire or Avalanche come to mind), at least go with a Killian's Irish Red. It's the only Coors product this Colorado resident will touch.

[THEBOSS84]

Sam Adams Summer Ale was awesome for me this past summer

[WashingtonYankee]

Alright men, watch out.. this girl knows her beer.

Samuel Adams is the best beer, well for beer in the Boston area that is.
I can't find it anywhere back in Washington (but that's fine because we have some incredible beers out there).

Coors is horrible.

I do have a question though, where does Fat Tire come from? I thought it was not Colorado but I guess I am mistaken. Where in Colorado?

[ShaneTravis]

Alright men, watch out.. this girl sort of knows her beer.

Samuel Adams is the best beer, well for beer in the Boston area that is.
I can't find it anywhere back in Washington (but that's fine because we have some incredible beers out there).

Coors is horrible.

I do have a question though, where does Fat Tire come from? I thought it was not Colorado but I guess I am mistaken. Where in Colorado?

http://www.newbelgium.com/beers_ft.php

[mitchrock]

No Contest Sam Adams is waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay better than Coors.

[TheDynasty26]

Coors wins if youre on the golf course...let me tell you, there is nothin better than packing a cart full of 30 or 40 Bullets and hittin the links

[Hildy910]

If you expand the microbrew conversation to other New England states, I'm quite fond of the beers that Magic Hat produces. Although they've gottne pretty big, so I'm not sure if they are still a microbrew.
What about Long Trail?
And somebody makes a yummy blueberry ale.

[BrooklynBotz]

Both of those beers are terrible. But if you put me in a bar with only the two of them I'd take a Coors. If I drink 1 Sam Adams I feel like I just ate a huge meal and need to take a nap.

[WashingtonYankee]

http://www.newbelgium.com/beers_ft.php

Thank you! Yum.. god, I want beer.

[CptCrunch]

If you expand the microbrew conversation to other New England states, I'm quite fond of the beers that Magic Hat produces.

I was just about to chime in with that. I'm a big #9 fan.

[ShaneTravis]

If you expand the microbrew conversation to other New England states, I'm quite fond of the beers that Magic Hat produces. Although they've gottne pretty big, so I'm not sure if they are still a microbrew.
What about Long Trail?
And somebody makes a yummy blueberry ale.

"Somebody???" Way to be specific young lady.

Speaking of the Hat I have been to their brewery several times. As a happenstance I have a 12 of the Summer tour in the fridge. The Hocus Pocus, Mystery Beer and Circus boy all represented in that. Damn good beer.

And if we were to expand the boundries than yes MA would be way down the list.
Maine and New Hampshire make some of the best beer in the USA. Vermont is not too shabby either.

[Hildy910]

"Somebody???" Way to be specific young lady.

Speaking of the Hat I have been to their brewery several times. As a happenstance I have a 12 of the Summer tour in the fridge. The Hocus Pocus, Mystery Beer and Circus boy all represented in that. Damn good beer.

And if we were to expand the boundries than yes MA would be way down the list.
Maine and New Hampshire make some of the best beer in the USA. Vermont is not too shabby either.

Okay, I google'd, it's Wachusett Blueberry Ale.

As it happens, I have a friend who works for Magic Hat, which is how we happened to serve #9 at our wedding reception--he gave us a couple kegs. Isn't that a nice wedding gift?

[ShaneTravis]

Never heard of it. I almost never have fruit in my beer. The 2 just don't mix so no wonder I have not heard of it. An occasional lambic is ok. #9 from what I remember has a touch of berry or citrus yes?

Pretty cool wedding reception present.
Check out their Single Chair or Angel. I actually think their wheat beer is their best product.

[In Mo I Trust]

The Coors Light can is dope.

[SoCal Pinstriper]

Denver and Boulder have a number of great Micro breweries. The Wynkoop in Denver was my favorite stop before and after Rockies games. It is a short walk from Coors field.

DENVER
Breckenridge Brewery & Pub - Brewpub Map
471 Kalamath St.
Denver CO 80204
Phone 303.623.2739
www.breckenridgebrewery.com Brewmeisters - Micro Map
4101 East Evans Avenue
Denver CO 80222
Ph 303.691.2739

Broadway Pub
2441 Broadway
Phone 303.292.5027

Bull & Bush - Brewpub Map
4700 Cherry Creek Drive S.
Phone 303.759.0333
www.bullandbushpub.com

Denver Chop House - Brewpub Map
1735 19th St., #100
Denver CO 80202
Phone 303.296.0800

Flying Dog Brewery - Brewpub Map
2401 Blake Street
Denver CO 80205
Ph 303.292.5027
www.flyingdogales.com
Gnash Brewing Company - Micro Map
8071 Greenwood Court
Denver CO 80221
Ph 303.426.8251

Hops Grill & Bar - Brewpub Map
149 Steele St.
Phone 303.377.0909
www.hopsonline.com

Pint's Pub - Brewpub Map
221 West 13th Ave.
Denver CO 80204
Phone 303.534.7543
www.pintspub.com

Rock Bottom Brewery - Brewpub Map
1001 16th St.
Denver CO 80202
Phone 303.534.7616

SandLot Brewery
Coors Field, 2145 Blake St.
Phone 303.0298.1587

Wynkoop Brewing Company - Brewpub Map
1634 18th St.
Denver CO 80202
Phone 303.297.2700
www.wynkoop.com

BOULDER
Avery Brewing - Micro Map
5763-E Arapahoe Avenue
Boulder CO 80303
Ph 303-440-4324 BJ's Pizza and Brewery - Brewpub Map
1125 Pearl Street
Boulder CO 80302
Ph 303-402-9294
www.bjsbrewhouse.com
Boulder Beer Company - Map
2880 Wilderness Place
Boulder CO 80301
Ph 303.444.8448
www.boulderbeer.com
Mountain Sun Pub & Brewery - Brewpub Map
1535 Pearl St.
Phone 303.546.0866

Redfish Brewing Company - Brewpub Map
2027 13th St.
Phone 303.440.5858
Redstone Meadery Micro Map
4700 Pearl Street
Boulder CO 80301
Ph 720.406.1215
www.redstonemeadery.com
Rock Bottom- (Walnut Brewery) Brewpub Map
1123 Walnut Street
Boulder CO 80302
Ph 303.447.1345
www.rockbottom.com
Southern Sun Pub - Brewpub Map
607 South Broadway
Boulder CO 80305
Ph 303-546-0886
Twisted Pine Brewing - Brewpub Map
3280 Valmont Road
Boulder CO 80301
Ph 303.786.9270

Wilderness Pub - Brewpub Map
2880 Wilderness Place
Boulder CO 80301
Phone 303.444.8448
www.boulderbeer.com

http://www.beer100.com/brewpubs_a_to_k/colorado.htm

[ShaneTravis]

The Coors Light can is dope.

Especially if you need to make an impromptu pipe by flattening the sides.

[PaulieIsAwesome]

If you expand the microbrew conversation to other New England states, I'm quite fond of the beers that Magic Hat produces. Although they've gottne pretty big, so I'm not sure if they are still a microbrew.
What about Long Trail?
And somebody makes a yummy blueberry ale.

I'm not biggest #9 fan, really. I do love Long Trail, but I thought it was in Vermont.

I don't get the hate for Sam Adams. It's not amazing, but it's at most bars and better than the other slop on tap. Had some Octoberfest yesterday which was quite good.

[CallOfTheCrow]

screw that gimme a guinness.

[montrealer]

Guinness please ..Tarbender

[CallOfTheCrow]

tarbender.....thats a new one to me.

[montrealer]

tarbender.....thats a new one to me.

(Hic) But Occifer I`ve only had 7 pints.....

[yankeesAZ]

Alright men, watch out.. this girl knows her beer.

Samuel Adams is the best beer, well for beer in the Boston area that is.
I can't find it anywhere back in Washington (but that's fine because we have some incredible beers out there).

Coors is horrible.

I do have a question though, where does Fat Tire come from? I thought it was not Colorado but I guess I am mistaken. Where in Colorado?

Can't find Sam Adams in WA? It's at every grocery store here in WA. I like it at Xmas time when Cosco sells a mixed case with the holiday beers mixed in for $19.99.

Fort Collins is the home of Fat Tire.

As for this thread if its Coors vs Sam Adams, then it's a blowout for Boston. Coors' spinoff beer Blue Moon is really good though. Couldn't believe it came from them.

Rock Bottom Brewery, I believe originated in Denver. As others have said CO has much more to offer than Coors.

Up here in WA, we are spoiled with beers from here and the state that has more micro breweries than anyone, Oregon.

[RhodyYanksFan]

If you expand the microbrew conversation to other New England states, I'm quite fond of the beers that Magic Hat produces. Although they've gottne pretty big, so I'm not sure if they are still a microbrew.
What about Long Trail?
And somebody makes a yummy blueberry ale.

Magic Hat Ravell is my all time favorite beer. It changed names a few years ago, but it'll always be Ravell to me. It's their winter beer. Beyond amazing.

Long Trail Hibernator is good too. I like winter brews and Octoberfests a lot more then summer ones.

[penfold]

screw that gimme a guinness.

I just read a description of Guinness: the perfect vegetarian meal.

[trapper700]

blue moon, ftw!

[WashingtonYankee]

Can't find Sam Adams in WA? It's at every grocery store here in WA. I like it at Xmas time when Cosco sells a mixed case with the holiday beers mixed in for $19.99.

Fort Collins is the home of Fat Tire.

As for this thread if its Coors vs Sam Adams, then it's a blowout for Boston. Coors' spinoff beer Blue Moon is really good though. Couldn't believe it came from them.

Rock Bottom Brewery, I believe originated in Denver. As others have said CO has much more to offer than Coors.

Up here in WA, we are spoiled with beers from here and the state that has more micro breweries than anyone, Oregon.

OK, maybe your right.. I don't remember, maybe it was one I couldn't find it. I thought we couldn't. You know what I am dying for right now? A glass of Black Butte Porter.. omg... I need one after this midterm! OR how about a yummy yummy beer from Port Townsend Brewery? Oh my god... I need beer now. We are spoiled. I wish you could just send me one..

[WashingtonYankee]

blue moon, ftw!

Gross... I hate Blue Moon.

[yankeesAZ]

OK, maybe your right.. I don't remember, maybe it was one I couldn't find it. I thought we couldn't. You know what I am dying for right now? A glass of Black Butte Porter.. omg... I need one after this midterm! OR how about a yummy yummy beer from Port Townsend Brewery? Oh my god... I need beer now. We are spoiled. I wish you could just send me one..

Ah Deschuttes Black Butte Porter! Excuse me while I go out for a Mac & Jack's!

[Jace]

The Coors Light can is dope.

Does anybody know what the "frost brew liner" actually is? Is it just blue paint?

[CallOfTheCrow]

Blue Moon is really good too.

[WashingtonYankee]

Ah Deschuttes Black Butte Porter! Excuse me while I go out for a Mac & Jack's!

I hate you now. I do hate Mac & Jack's though... but I do love the yummy Black Butte Porter and anything that Pyramid Brewing sells especially the Curve Ball!