Some are questioning the prematurity of the – best of 2011 list. (Just the first week of November still right? My rent check still hasn’t cleared.) Either way, here is the list. One thing to note, beer – especially craft beer, is about as opinionated as a presidential election. Be sure to head over to the full article for the full story.
Goose Island – Pepe Nero
Firestone Walker – Abacus
Brooklyn Brewing – The Concoction
Nebraska Brewing – Hop God
New Belgium – Le Terroir
Stone Brewing – Sublimely Self Righteous
Weihenstephaner -Original Premium
Aspall – Dry English Draft Cider
Boulevard/Deschutes – Collab #2 White IPA
Anchorage Brewing – Bitter Monk
De Musketiers – Troubadour Magma
Odell Brewing – Friek
21st Amendment – Hop Crisis
Heineken – New Castle Brown
Crooked Stave – W.W.B.R.
Lost Abbey – Red Poppy
Koningshoeven – La Trappe Isid’or
Unibroue – Quelque Chose
Sixpoint Craft – Sweet Action
Shorts – The Gambler
Almanac Beer – Summer 2010
Stillwater/The Brewer’s Art – The Debutante
White Birch – Tavern Ale