Top 50 Craft Breweries For 2009

landhoney · 04-14-2010, 03:17 PM

I've seen a list like this before, and it always amazes me how high on the list New Glarus is, given that I think they only distribute in Wisconsin (believe this is correct). Not that they aren't a great brewery, but I know that almost all of the other breweries ahead of them have a much wider distribution, most can be found here in South Florida at Total Wine and the like. I guess they like beer in WI

colimo · 04-14-2010, 03:33 PM

glad to see my state well represented....

#3 as well as many others....great beers all, particularly the Oskar Blues

Jbailey · 04-14-2010, 04:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by landhoney

I guess they like beer in WI

I can verify that.

St. Lou Stu · 04-14-2010, 07:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jbailey

I can verify that.

Lush

hornitosmonster · 04-14-2010, 07:46 PM

Surprised to see Bells higher then Stone. Stone just seems more readily available. Bells just recently started selling in Arizona.

kugie · 04-14-2010, 07:51 PM

Glad to See to in my State Represent the top ten

10. Harpoon is my Favorite

OLS · 04-15-2010, 11:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jbailey

I can verify that.

Lol, that's why I love ya JB!

Ogre · 04-14-2010, 08:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by landhoney

I've seen a list like this before, and it always amazes me how high on the list New Glarus is, given that I think they only distribute in Wisconsin (believe this is correct). Not that they aren't a great brewery, but I know that almost all of the other breweries ahead of them have a much wider distribution, most can be found here in South Florida at Total Wine and the like. I guess they like beer in WI

There may also be a judging on taste. I have 2 cases of New Glarus (Fat Squirrel) sitting in my game room. I have a trucker friend that brings it down from WI. She has been offered $100.00 for a case. It is a known brewery. Thats why it may also be judged by taste or the general population knowledge of it being out there.

landhoney · 04-15-2010, 07:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ogre3239

There may also be a judging on taste. I have 2 cases of New Glarus (Fat Squirrel) sitting in my game room. I have a trucker friend that brings it down from WI. She has been offered $100.00 for a case. It is a known brewery. Thats why it may also be judged by taste or the general population knowledge of it being out there.

I don't think so, quote from the top of the page: "The Brewers Association just announced the top 50 breweries in the U.S. based on sales, by volume, for 2009, which is listed below here." Not sure why they would lie and/or skew the results based on taste???

BlackDog · 04-15-2010, 08:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ogre3239

There may also be a judging on taste. I have 2 cases of New Glarus (Fat Squirrel) sitting in my game room. I have a trucker friend that brings it down from WI. She has been offered $100.00 for a case. It is a known brewery. Thats why it may also be judged by taste or the general population knowledge of it being out there.

This list is based upon volume alone, not taste.

yourchoice · 04-15-2010, 08:21 AM

I am familiar with way too many on that list!

04-14-2010, 03:17 PM	#1
landhoney Mr. Charisma Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Seth Location: In the forest Posts: 2,639 Trading: (32)	Re: Top 50 Craft Breweries For 2009 I've seen a list like this before, and it always amazes me how high on the list New Glarus is, given that I think they only distribute in Wisconsin (believe this is correct). Not that they aren't a great brewery, but I know that almost all of the other breweries ahead of them have a much wider distribution, most can be found here in South Florida at Total Wine and the like. I guess they like beer in WI __________________ Fields (to a heckling youngster): You're about to fall heir to a kitten stocking. Kid: What's a kitten stocking? Fields: A sock on the puss!

04-14-2010, 03:33 PM	#2
colimo friend of Brother Maynard Join Date: Mar 2009 First Name: doug Location: centennial, colorado Posts: 1,322 Trading: (41)	Re: Top 50 Craft Breweries For 2009 glad to see my state well represented.... #3 as well as many others....great beers all, particularly the Oskar Blues __________________ Life is too short for cheap beer, cheap liguor and bad cigars...gimme a guinness, glenlivet and a good cigar on a golf course and its heaven on earth!!

04-14-2010, 07:46 PM	#5
hornitosmonster Cowboys Fan Join Date: May 2009 First Name: Isaac Location: Surprise, Az Posts: 230 Trading: (4)	Re: Top 50 Craft Breweries For 2009 Surprised to see Bells higher then Stone. Stone just seems more readily available. Bells just recently started selling in Arizona. __________________

04-14-2010, 07:51 PM	#6
kugie Have My Own Room Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Joe Location: Billerica, Ma. Posts: 1,376 Trading: (3)	Re: Top 50 Craft Breweries For 2009 Glad to See to in my State Represent the top ten 10. Harpoon is my Favorite __________________ "Human sacrifice, dogs and cats living together... mass hysteria!" Dr. P. Venkman

04-15-2010, 08:21 AM	#11
yourchoice Down the stretch Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Joel Location: South Jersey Posts: 4,106 Trading: (36)	Re: Top 50 Craft Breweries For 2009 I am familiar with way too many on that list!