The 50 States of Beer - Indiana

Indiana

Three Floyds Brewing - Munster, IN
Best Beer:

Robert the Bruce

The first time I had Robert the Bruce was in Chicago a few years ago at a pizzeria. I really like it. I wish they would distribute to Iowa, because it seems like a waste to have such a good brewery so close and yet so far.

In the fall I start to get thirsty for red, scottish ales and nut browns, so hopefully I can find a lesser scottish ale that is comparable.

For more information on Three Floyds Brewing, go here.
And visit the official Three Floyds Brewing website here.

Up Next: Massachusetts

The 50 States of Beer - Montana

Montana

Big Sky Brewing Company - Missoula, MT
Best Beer:

Scape Goat Pale Ale

Moose Drool is a damn good beer, so get off my back. I just think Goat is the best in the Big Sky line.

Browns, to me, can be perfected. Like Empyrean's 3rd Stone, that is top of the line, so to me all other nut browns have to match up to it. Where as with Pale Ales, either they all are on the same level to me (well, all good ones) or I just haven't found my top Pale Ale yet.

With that being said, Scape Goat is a very good beer. I like it a lot better than the Big Sky IPA, which I find a little harsh.

I used to drink a good amount of Big Sky beers, but lately I have been out of the Pale Ale game. But writing this makes me thirsty for a Goat. Also, I was under the impression that Big Sky was a major brewery, but the Wikipedia page has hardly anything on it. What's that all about?

For more reading on Big Sky Brewing Company, go here (actually not that much info. at all)
And visit the official Big Sky Brewing Company website, here.

Up Next: Wisconsin

The 50 States of Beer - California

California

Anchor Brewing - San Francisco, CA

Best Beer:

Anchor Steam is the first TRUE American Beer. Originally brewed in the 1896, it's called "Steam Beer" due to it being brewed with lager yeast at ale temperatures, during the gold rush when they didn't have the ability to brew at the temperatrure required for the popular lagers of the time. (or so the story goes).

The dry taste is a real unique character to the brew, and thanks to some handy trademarking in those early years, Anchor Brewing is the only official brewery that makes a "Steam Beer".

I had my first Anchor Steam at Old Chicago in Ames in 2006, and have drank several since. It's always a safe bet.

For more reading on Anchor Steam, go here.
And visit the official Anchor Brewing website, here.

Up next, Colorado