Inspired by Atlanta-based Red Brick Brewing’s poster campaign last year I just couldn’t stop myself from whipping up the infographic above. The thing is that as of tomorrow I’ll be travelling through the greater part of what some people refer to as the Dirty South. My starting point is Fort Lauderdale, Florida and for three whole weeks I’ll be making my way through former colonial backwaters and gator territory in the states of Alabama, Mississippi and Louisiana finally arriving in lasso roping Dallas, Texas.
Having been to the US a number of times earlier I know what to expect in terms of beer in areas like California, Illinois, New York and so on. What the south has in store for me I can only guess and this fact alone is pretty charming I suppose. My strategy so far has been a “no plans” one and I intend to stick to it. Nonetheless, I’ll gladly listen to any advice or recommendations you have at hand.
Except for the empty space dedicated for beer to bring back home, my bag’s packed with the usual camera, smart phone plus a pen and a pad. Stayed tuned for more “beer from around here”!
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Shiner brewery in Texas makes some great beers. If they have any Ruby Redbird left, you must try it. It’s a grapefruit and ginger brew with a nice kick. One off faves this summer.
Southern Star Brewery in Conroe (outside of Houston) makes some great beer, especially their Bombshell Blonde. It’s available all over TX.
Jester King Craft Brewery, near Austin, makes some of the best beers on the planet. Black Metal, Das Wunderkind, Boxer’s Revenge… all amazing.
Real Ale Brewing Co, also based near Austin, also makes some great ones– Fireman’s 4, Brewhouse Brown among them.
So many good breweries here in Texas! Just know that in our state, breweries can only sell their beer off premises and microbreweries/brewpubs can only sell their beer on premises.
I came to second the Jester King recommendation, truly great beer! http://jesterkingbrewery.com/
@ Michael Will most definitely do that! I generelly hope to get to try many fruity beers. Abita’s got a Satsumas seasonal now!
Thanks for the recommendations Tom! Currently in Florida but Texas and especially Austin is a place I’m visiting.
Tobias – I was going to say Abita (like, duh) but I see there’s no need. I was also going to recommend the bar DBA in New Orleans but if you go to their site and click on beer, all it lists is New Castle! That can’t be right, it’s a good bar.
@Hillary Abita’s always an interesting brewery, last night I had their Purple Haze which, well let me put it this way, I found refreshing with a fun and quirky (raspberry) twist to it. I’ll look into what’s happened to DBA if we happen to be in that area of NO!
When you are ready to come up to Canada give us a shout!
Jim
Village Brewery, a community based brewery in Calgary, Alberta, Canada
@ Jim. Thanks for the invite! Canada is definitely on the list of countries we want to visit. The same goes for you though, when in Stockholm just holler and we’ll give you the grand tour.