tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2832743470368318723.post2320229402950954786..comments2023-10-06T08:21:14.170-04:00Comments on My 1000 Beer Year: Me, Obama, and My Favorite BrewpubUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2832743470368318723.post-81860450901053259332010-06-17T22:48:47.853-04:002010-06-17T22:48:47.853-04:00But lest there be any confusion, I'm still goi...But lest there be any confusion, I'm still going to say Sierra Nevada since I think it's a little higher on the "American Classic" beer list than Anchor Steam.Greghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05918207591667099989noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2832743470368318723.post-18777609008151920602010-06-17T22:47:30.673-04:002010-06-17T22:47:30.673-04:00Anchor Steam would be a good choice because aside ...Anchor Steam would be a good choice because aside from extreme beers, it's maybe the only distinctly American style of beer. Hopefully Obama picks it and then raves about how "it's made with steam" like so many other people erroneously claim.Greghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05918207591667099989noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2832743470368318723.post-58775404544089626142010-06-16T20:29:10.772-04:002010-06-16T20:29:10.772-04:00I retract my quickly thrown-out-there vote of Sam ...I retract my quickly thrown-out-there vote of Sam Adams any-beer and vote for Anchor Brewing Company's Anchor Steam. It is the first of the modern-day microbreweries and now has national distribution. While the beer itself is not the most amazing out there by any means, I think what it stands for makes it the best choice. A little (steam) engine that could that kept brewing for well over 100 years.Lizhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16024994823362174645noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2832743470368318723.post-28577635828349764992010-06-16T19:46:31.812-04:002010-06-16T19:46:31.812-04:00By your criteria and for other reasons, I'd ha...By your criteria and for other reasons, I'd have to say Sierra Nevada Pale Ale. It's not my favorite Sierra Nevada beer (Celebration Ale is) and it's not even in my top 50 favorite American beers, but a) it has national distribution, b) Sierra Nevada forged new ground in the craft beer movement in the '80s thanks to their Pale Ale, c) it's distinctly American since it straddles the line between IPA and Pale Ale, and d) if Obama sent it, I think most Americans would at least recognize the name.<br /><br />I think b) is the most important one. Sierra Nevada bravely defied US standards for brewing and they had the fortitude to grow their company into a national brand. Also, unlike Sam Adams, they are a major player on the national scene despite scant advertising and despite sticking to the same 6 beers or so in their rotation (even though they're always tweaking them each year). And, to top it off, their Pale Ale tastes pretty great (despite not being in my top 50 and all...). My vote has been cast!Greghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05918207591667099989noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2832743470368318723.post-68007524495732350172010-06-16T14:13:46.087-04:002010-06-16T14:13:46.087-04:00Thanks for pushing for the 100% American owned! Wh...Thanks for pushing for the 100% American owned! What happened to our banks has happened now to our beers. How can a brand be the great American beer if they aren't an American company?!<br /><br />Thanks again for the post!Mike Fegleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06240700193381642913noreply@blogger.com