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Triumph		2013-01-23 12:06:44 AM

The complete absence of New Jersey and Delaware makes me think this list has cred.

dj_bigbird		2013-01-23 12:10:17 AM

Holy Fark, O'Brien's in San Diego made the list. this list is legit.

timujin		2013-01-23 12:13:49 AM

The Daily Pint in Los Angeles (well, Santa Monica really) isn't just a great beer bar, it has an incredible selection of whiskeys and pretty damned good prices on a lot of them.

naughtyrev		2013-01-23 12:21:43 AM

I live a few blocks away from one of the Chicago bars (Sheffield's), and I can testify to a few others (Map Room and Hopleaf). Good choices.

NowhereMon		2013-01-23 12:22:36 AM

Already out of date. NE MPLS is Beervana writ large.

FreakinB		2013-01-23 12:23:24 AM

Agree with the ones that I've been to (Blind Tiger and Rattle N Hum in NYC, Brewer's Art and Max's Taphouse in Baltimore). Surprised that The Ginger Man in NYC isn't on there, though Rattle N Hum is within a few blocks and I guess you have to pick one or the other.

A big part of me would have loved to see my local bar Effin Gruven, the least Long Island bar on Long Island. But that's probably digging a bit deep.

John_Denver_Lives		2013-01-23 12:42:31 AM

Glad to see the Draught House in Austin made it to the list. Would have liked to have seen the Whip In on there too. Tex-Mex/Indian fusion brewpub inside a convenience store with 70+ taps. Aww yeah.

bob_ross		2013-01-23 12:54:14 AM

Bay area representing as usual in all thing best-of..

FNG		2013-01-23 12:57:42 AM

This list would have failed without The Brickskeller in DC. Thankfully, it didn't.

Satanic_Hamster		2013-01-23 01:01:14 AM

Needs:
Stone Brewing World Bistro & Gardens

JeebusofSuburbia		2013-01-23 01:02:12 AM

Papago Brewery in AZ is pretty awesome, picked up some amazing mixed 6 packs from that cooler.

Victoly		2013-01-23 01:04:21 AM

Draft, I am disappoint.

Ebenator		2013-01-23 01:05:10 AM

Glad Max's is on there.

Hankie Fest		2013-01-23 01:06:47 AM

Hay Merchant and Petrol Station for Houston?

Yep. List is legit.

Solid State Vittles		2013-01-23 01:08:37 AM

15/50 for West and Midwest.

0/50 Northeast and South.

While it's low on atmosphere, Barley's Brewhouse in Overland Park, KS has one of the best beer selections of any bar I've ever been to. Glad my parents live within walking distance.

timujin: The Daily Pint in Los Angeles (well, Santa Monica really) isn't just a great beer bar, it has an incredible selection of whiskeys and pretty damned good prices on a lot of them.

I'd call it Mar Vista or West LA. Good place.

JohnnyC		2013-01-23 01:09:36 AM

List is shiat without Bell's Brewery in Kalamazoo, Michigan.

BKITU		2013-01-23 01:09:54 AM

dj_bigbird: Holy Fark, O'Brien's in San Diego made the list. this list is legit.

Ditto Churchill's in San Marcos.

KingVJ		2013-01-23 01:13:32 AM

Crescent Moon

FishyFred		2013-01-23 01:14:34 AM

Bier Baron ain't nothing to fark with. Glad this list didn't take the easy D.C. answer with RFD. RFD sucks.

FishyFred		2013-01-23 01:15:42 AM

By the way, if you're in the D.C. area, overlook the Quarry House in Silver Spring at your own peril.

Seriously. If you're not watching your step, you'll fall down the stairs.

HotWingAgenda		2013-01-23 01:17:05 AM

I'm honestly surprised the Yardhouse in SD didn't make the list, but they had some good picks instead. It was confusing to see so many pubs listed as "San Diego, CA" that are not in San Diego, though. Sort of like someone naming a bar in Long Island as one of NYC's top nightclubs.

Tellingthem		2013-01-23 01:17:35 AM

Blind Lady and tiger tiger? Both bars are fine...but for the love of god people stop coming here. We've blown straight through hipster and into yuppie. You're even driving all the hookers away! I feel like a stranger in my own neighborhood anymore.

\Bottlecraft is also opening here soon so for you less douchey people you might want to check that out.

Victoly		2013-01-23 01:17:49 AM

Victoly: Draft, I am disappoint.

Or to be less cryptic, they left off 1702 here in Tucson.

mxstone		2013-01-23 01:19:40 AM

We must have paid off the judges - 2 local Des Moines IA bars made it! El Bait Shop really is a cool place with huge AND smart beer selection. Royal Mile? I've been there but not much made it through the memory hole. It was late. I think I really liked it.

dumbobruni		2013-01-23 01:20:22 AM

FreakinB: Agree with the ones that I've been to (Blind Tiger and Rattle N Hum in NYC, Brewer's Art and Max's Taphouse in Baltimore). Surprised that The Ginger Man in NYC isn't on there, though Rattle N Hum is within a few blocks and I guess you have to pick one or the other.

A big part of me would have loved to see my local bar Effin Gruven, the least Long Island bar on Long Island. But that's probably digging a bit deep.

me as well.

also surprising: Bierkraft only hit their radar this year?

Tellingthem		2013-01-23 01:21:02 AM

Ah hell didn't even notice small bar...sigh...

westfork		2013-01-23 01:21:49 AM

No mention of Rhino's in Missoula, lame.

Corvus		2013-01-23 01:21:55 AM

And I live in the city with 7 of them and live on the street with three of them.

Salmon		2013-01-23 01:22:24 AM

Riverside Inn at Lake Cowichan

Omahawg		2013-01-23 01:23:45 AM

list smells hipsterish

buckler		2013-01-23 01:24:03 AM

I live not too far from Saraveza, and have been there many times. I can definitely testify that they deserve to be on the list.

Corvus		2013-01-23 01:24:18 AM

Tellingthem: Blind Lady and tiger tiger? Both bars are fine...but for the love of god people stop coming here. We've blown straight through hipster and into yuppie. You're even driving all the hookers away! I feel like a stranger in my own neighborhood anymore.

\Bottlecraft is also opening here soon so for you less douchey people you might want to check that out.

Have you checked out thorn street brewing yet? Check it out when you get the chance it's new and in NP.

Tellingthem		2013-01-23 01:25:30 AM

Corvus: Tellingthem: Blind Lady and tiger tiger? Both bars are fine...but for the love of god people stop coming here. We've blown straight through hipster and into yuppie. You're even driving all the hookers away! I feel like a stranger in my own neighborhood anymore.

\Bottlecraft is also opening here soon so for you less douchey people you might want to check that out.

Have you checked out thorn street brewing yet? Check it out when you get the chance it's new and in NP.

Isn't that over by bluefoot?

Corvus		2013-01-23 01:27:18 AM

Tellingthem: Corvus: Tellingthem: Blind Lady and tiger tiger? Both bars are fine...but for the love of god people stop coming here. We've blown straight through hipster and into yuppie. You're even driving all the hookers away! I feel like a stranger in my own neighborhood anymore.

\Bottlecraft is also opening here soon so for you less douchey people you might want to check that out.

Have you checked out thorn street brewing yet? Check it out when you get the chance it's new and in NP.

Isn't that over by bluefoot?

Sorta. It's more east like 32nd. In a weird spot that is mostly residential. Except for the intersection.

Popcorn Johnny		2013-01-23 01:28:33 AM

They forgot the Box Bar in Plymouth, MI. 500 kinds of beer with 50 or so on tap.

BadReligion		2013-01-23 01:28:42 AM

Not a single one in Vegas? Crown and Anchor should be on this list.

Corvus		2013-01-23 01:29:10 AM

HotWingAgenda: I'm honestly surprised the Yardhouse in SD didn't make the list, but they had some good picks instead. It was confusing to see so many pubs listed as "San Diego, CA" that are not in San Diego, though. Sort of like someone naming a bar in Long Island as one of NYC's top nightclubs.

Yard house blows. But San Diego is the county too.

Tellingthem		2013-01-23 01:29:22 AM

Corvus: Tellingthem: Corvus: Tellingthem: Blind Lady and tiger tiger? Both bars are fine...but for the love of god people stop coming here. We've blown straight through hipster and into yuppie. You're even driving all the hookers away! I feel like a stranger in my own neighborhood anymore.

\Bottlecraft is also opening here soon so for you less douchey people you might want to check that out.

Have you checked out thorn street brewing yet? Check it out when you get the chance it's new and in NP.

Isn't that over by bluefoot?

Sorta. It's more east like 32nd. In a weird spot that is mostly residential. Except for the intersection.

Ahh ok I rarely go down that way except to hit Pats and the foot. I'll have to check them out.

Corvus		2013-01-23 01:31:41 AM

tlchwi02		2013-01-23 01:33:06 AM

deep ellum in allston is about a 10 minute walk, i'll have to check it out

Corvus		2013-01-23 01:34:02 AM

Tellingthem: Corvus: Tellingthem: Corvus: Tellingthem: Blind Lady and tiger tiger? Both bars are fine...but for the love of god people stop coming here. We've blown straight through hipster and into yuppie. You're even driving all the hookers away! I feel like a stranger in my own neighborhood anymore.

\Bottlecraft is also opening here soon so for you less douchey people you might want to check that out.

Have you checked out thorn street brewing yet? Check it out when you get the chance it's new and in NP.

Isn't that over by bluefoot?

Sorta. It's more east like 32nd. In a weird spot that is mostly residential. Except for the intersection.

Ahh ok I rarely go down that way except to hit Pats and the foot. I'll have to check them out.

Yeah, good beer and the place is great. Also the new much bigger Hess is opening up soon too in NP. Like east of 30th a couple of streets by university.

deadsanta		2013-01-23 01:36:19 AM

Kudos for finding Deep Ellum in Boston, that's a serious under the radar beer bar. What's up with Gingerman these days, I haven't been back there in 10 years, and it was a douchey after work bar back then, it's hip now?

goatleggedfellow		2013-01-23 01:36:58 AM

Corvus: Tellingthem: Corvus: Tellingthem: Blind Lady and tiger tiger? Both bars are fine...but for the love of god people stop coming here. We've blown straight through hipster and into yuppie. You're even driving all the hookers away! I feel like a stranger in my own neighborhood anymore.

\Bottlecraft is also opening here soon so for you less douchey people you might want to check that out.

Have you checked out thorn street brewing yet? Check it out when you get the chance it's new and in NP.

Isn't that over by bluefoot?

Sorta. It's more east like 32nd. In a weird spot that is mostly residential. Except for the intersection.

Yeah, that's a weird spot. Parking won't be bad, though.

Hillcrest Brewing Company has some good stuff, too. The Pearl Necklace even comes with a pearl necklace (don't worry, it's plastic). Good luck parking in HC.

Tellingthem		2013-01-23 01:39:39 AM

Corvus: Tellingthem: Corvus: Tellingthem: Corvus: Tellingthem: Blind Lady and tiger tiger? Both bars are fine...but for the love of god people stop coming here. We've blown straight through hipster and into yuppie. You're even driving all the hookers away! I feel like a stranger in my own neighborhood anymore.

\Bottlecraft is also opening here soon so for you less douchey people you might want to check that out.

Have you checked out thorn street brewing yet? Check it out when you get the chance it's new and in NP.

Isn't that over by bluefoot?

Sorta. It's more east like 32nd. In a weird spot that is mostly residential. Except for the intersection.

Ahh ok I rarely go down that way except to hit Pats and the foot. I'll have to check them out.

Yeah, good beer and the place is great. Also the new much bigger Hess is opening up soon too in NP. Like east of 30th a couple of streets by university.

Yeah there are about 4-5 new bars coming in. It's getting crazy. North Park (and nearby) is changing so fast I can barely keep up with it. Most of my old haunts are gone and more chain type places are opening. (maybe they go by different names but same owners). It's kind of depressing to me...

deadsanta		2013-01-23 01:39:44 AM

tlchwi02: deep ellum in allston is about a 10 minute walk, i'll have to check it out

You'll love it. They have a different bratwurst plate every week, and it's always delicious. Also good: pretzels with beer cheese. Owner also owns the taco bar next door, also delicious (he's a Texan.)

iron_city_ap		2013-01-23 01:42:52 AM

The lack of Bell's tells me all I need to know.

BWeed6		2013-01-23 01:46:28 AM

dumbobruni: FreakinB: Agree with the ones that I've been to (Blind Tiger and Rattle N Hum in NYC, Brewer's Art and Max's Taphouse in Baltimore). Surprised that The Ginger Man in NYC isn't on there, though Rattle N Hum is within a few blocks and I guess you have to pick one or the other.

A big part of me would have loved to see my local bar Effin Gruven, the least Long Island bar on Long Island. But that's probably digging a bit deep.

me as well.

also surprising: Bierkraft only hit their radar this year?

Read again - "less than 3 locations". No chains allowed.

hubris73		2013-01-23 01:46:58 AM

WooHoo! My favorite bar made the list - Redlight Redlight and Oblivion are the only bars worth visiting in Orlando. I've been going to RR since they were in the attic off of Hannibal Sq with only room for 4 tables and 6 draft lines. They have gotten bigger and better with each move and I love the new Corrine location.

CmndrFish		2013-01-23 01:50:24 AM

Out of the three bars in this list from Milwaukee, I have heard of one of them.

Granted, the other two are in a neighborhood I don't live in (but would actually quite like to, girlfriend is resistant), but really, no Von Trier?

The Dynamite Monkey		2013-01-23 01:51:00 AM

List fails without Andy's Corner Bar in Bogota NJ. Link show's its 98 rating by beeradvocate.com and it's category as "world class"

Fark Bonus: It's not on the corner
Extra Fark Bonus: The guy who owns it is not named Andy

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