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Absolutely. Ended each day there trying a different one. Knew nothing about mezcal when I arrived. Left knowing that I prefer the añejo over the joven, and that I'm not a big fan of the stuff aged in barrels that leaves a smokey flavor. Unfortunately, I didn't grab the stuff I wanted to while there (Oro de Oaxaca) because I didn't want to lug it around and ended up picking up a bottle in the duty free shop. It's barrel aged but not too strong a flavor.
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omg yes forsure once you find the style of beer you like i.e sour, stout, ipa you will never go back to budweiser i just got a case from one of my favorite breweries paid 55 for a case of 24 beers also got a case of hamms cheap beer 12.99 for 30 cans so i dont drink all the good stuff that fast lol.
I guess the idea of paying $5 for a beer seemed a little silly, in a bar it's different because of the social aspect. I'll definitely give it a shot. If I end up loving one of the 4 packs I buy is it likely I can get a case for something closer to what you paid ?
Thanks for the insight, I definitely love the idea of drinking stuff that's brewed right in my neighborhood I was just kinda surprised to only see all these places selling in such small quantities either 4 packs or growelers.It all depends on what you value and like. If you tend to drink American lagers there are craft lagers that taste amazing but they can be expensive when compared. The biggest thing to consider when justifying the price is quality and quantity. They quality of the hops and amount used in some local ipas is why they go for $16 to $20 a 4pk. Next you have the size of the brewing system if they are 15bbl or under that’s pretty small and probably only solid in house and maybe some local bars and restaurants. Large breweries are using automated systems and one batch of beer they brew is equal and sometimes more than what a small brewery can produce in an entire year. Finally supporting local independent businesses in you community. These small craft breweries usually offer a great work environment with respectable pay. Creating local jobs and supporting the other local businesses such as food trucks and local print shops for merch. There is a lot more to what craft beer does for our nation than just supply great beer. I am quite biased bc I have worked in the industry for the past 5 years and plan to continue to grow with this industry.
It can be quite a rabbit hole of exploration and adventure trying new beers and learning what you like, and nothing is more beneficial than getting to the breweries and talking with the staff. They will help you learn what you like and why you like it. (When they reopen)
I’m on the same boat as @clukx I pick up my beer at local breweries then snag some hamms to space it out a bit!! They sale 12pks of hamms for $5.50 at local gas stations and I’m convinced it’s the best macro America adjunct lager. All of the local brewers love hamms and drink it at beer fest and other events!
@vinnyzan if you ever have questions about craft beer reach out! I love to talk about beer, and I can look at local breweries near you and help find beers they brew to fit the style you like!
Hamm's Brewery has been in business for 155 years, and is a fairly well recognized trademark.
I have a feeling it's not common in my state or maybe I've just never noticed it in stores, now I know what it looks I'll see what's good. Was just poking some fun at the price, $5.50 for a twelve made me think it was like a Costco beer or somthing
My heart has just been stolen by a can of beer.
Hunt it. Find it. Drink it. Experience bliss.
woah, you live in michigan too? m43 is so good lol.My heart has just been stolen by a can of beer.
Hunt it. Find it. Drink it. Experience bliss.
My heart has just been stolen by a can of beer.
Hunt it. Find it. Drink it. Experience bliss.
