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And the U.S brewery poll winner is......
Poll Discussion by CLASH
12 years ago
Personally, I am happy that Dogfish Head won. That said, I think Clash did a great job of describing how DFH is so polarizing: people love them or hate them. In addition to his examples of extreme off-centeredness, I offer another downside point: a retailer friend of mine hates DFH because they are so unpredictable. He never knows when an order will come in. It would appear to my friend that production schedules are suggested targets, vice contracts. But on the whole, I still think DFH is deserving of the recognition we bestow by voting them best. They have done more than anyone else to make different cool. As for the charge that DFH produces no inexpensive beer and nothing to drink in mass quantities, I take exception. Two points: (a) The Indian Brown* is fairly accessible at 7.2% ABV and 50 IBUs. It's available year round in 6-packs. And most importantly, it's freaking delicious! and (b)A reasonably priced and sessionable 6-er of Pale Ale for the game is a good thing. Good, yes, but hardly a criterion for greatness. *A cross between a Scotch Ale, an India Pale Ale, and an American Brown, Indian Brown Ale is well-hopped and malty at the same time (it's magical!).
First off thanks for the props Foam! Maybe I was a little unfair by saying no inexpensive beer, I changed it to "not many" instead. I'm not stating my own personal beef but the complaints of others I've heard regarding DFH pricing over the years. But I think few will argue that Dogfish Head is a bit higher on the price scale. I personally appreciate what they do in their own unconventional manner.
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Personally, I am happy that Dogfish Head won. As for the charge that DFH produces no inexpensive beer and nothing to drink in mass quantities, I take exception. Two points: ]
