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Fayetteville/NWA craft beer

Posted on 3/27/14 at 11:03 am
Posted by wmr
North of Dickson, South of Herman's
Member since Mar 2009
32518 posts
Posted on 3/27/14 at 11:03 am
I am not a drinker of beer in general for various reasons, so I don't know much about the craft brews here locally. But I know that NWA and Fayetteville has gone crazy for local brews the past 5-6 years. They are everywhere.

What's your favorite?

I just found this article about a new little documentary focusing on the local brewing scene.

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Posted by Person of interest
The Hill
Member since Jan 2014
1786 posts
Posted on 3/27/14 at 11:24 am to
Apple blossom - Coffee Stout

Core - ESB

Saddlebock- Amber Lager

Fossil Cove - Paleo Ale
This post was edited on 3/27/14 at 11:26 am
Posted by Bear-O-Dactyl
tRock
Member since Oct 2012
1171 posts
Posted on 3/27/14 at 11:50 am to
I'm a big fan of Fossil Cove. Grab yourself a couple of Paleo Ales and then stumble on over to Bottom's Up* and you are guaranteed a memorable night.




*Do not do this.
Posted by TheCheshireHog
Cashew Chicken Country
Member since Oct 2010
40854 posts
Posted on 3/27/14 at 12:09 pm to
Posted by Person of interest
The Hill
Member since Jan 2014
1786 posts
Posted on 3/27/14 at 12:31 pm to
Do not want to remember a night at Bottoms Up.
Posted by piggilicious
Member since Jan 2011
37295 posts
Posted on 3/27/14 at 1:35 pm to
quote:

Fossil Cove - Paleo Ale


I've had their brown ale and really liked it.
Posted by Bear-O-Dactyl
tRock
Member since Oct 2012
1171 posts
Posted on 3/27/14 at 1:43 pm to
quote:

I've had their brown ale and really liked it.


Paleo Ale is the only one I have had so far. I visited their brewery last time I was in town, but I didn't have time to sample many of their different styles. Maddie's Place in Little Rock has their Paleo Ale on tap, so I always make a point to order it as much as possible when I am there.
Posted by Hillborn 22
K-Bay
Member since Mar 2014
864 posts
Posted on 3/27/14 at 3:45 pm to
quote:

I'm a big fan of Fossil Cove. Grab yourself a couple of Paleo Ales and then stumble on over to Bottom's Up* and you are guaranteed a memorable night.




*Do not do this.



Whew...
Posted by Latarian
Thug POS
Member since Jul 2010
27604 posts
Posted on 3/27/14 at 4:06 pm to
quote:

stumble on over to Bottom's Up* and you are guaranteed a memorable night.


do
not
want
Posted by Bear-O-Dactyl
tRock
Member since Oct 2012
1171 posts
Posted on 3/27/14 at 4:17 pm to
I have successfully changed this topic from craft beer to strip clubs. You're all very welcome.
Posted by Hognoxious
Rogers, AR
Member since Dec 2010
209 posts
Posted on 3/27/14 at 4:36 pm to
Ozark Beer Company in Rogers is my favorite. Their IPA, Stout, and Belgian are excellent. The IPA is my go to and can hold its own against some of the more well known brews from Avery, Stone, etc.

As for the Fayetteville breweries, I like Fossil Cove. The Paleo Pale and the Brown are both very good as well.
Posted by The_Joker
Winter Park, Fl
Member since Jan 2013
16316 posts
Posted on 3/27/14 at 5:03 pm to
I'm jealous. Central Florida is huge and yet it's notorious for its shitty craft beer selection. We've got one absolutely fantastic brewery in Tampa (Cigar City) that stocks the rest of central Florida pretty well but there's not much beyond that
Posted by Hubbhogg
Fayettechill
Member since Dec 2010
13425 posts
Posted on 3/27/14 at 5:03 pm to
quote:

Ozark Beer Company in Rogers is my favorite.


This. Know one of the guys from my frat back in the day.

I also like Core pretty well. Haven't tried Fossil Cove or Apple Blossom yet.

Saddlebock just isn't that good IMHO, tried several, liked none really
Posted by Hognoxious
Rogers, AR
Member since Dec 2010
209 posts
Posted on 3/27/14 at 5:39 pm to
Agree with your thought on Saddlebock. Core is kind of hit or miss in my opinion. As far as consistent good product goes, I don't think anyone in NWA is even close to what OBC is putting out.
Posted by hogminer
Bella Vista, AR.
Member since Apr 2010
9625 posts
Posted on 3/27/14 at 6:58 pm to
There's a good opportunity to sample a bunch of the craft brews this weekend along with some crawfish. Its called Ales and Tails at the Fayetteville town center this Saturday.Tickets are online only. Here is the online description:

"On March 29, 2014 from 5-9 PM, the first annual Ales & Tails Festival will be held at the Town Center in Fayetteville. Ales & Tails Festival celebrates local and regional craft breweries and Louisiana crawfish. It is coordinated by the owners of local restaurants Jammin Java and Café Rue Orleans.

“Mud Bug Garden” Tickets are $25 each. Ticket holders will receive a wristband to claim a pound of boiled crawfish, beer samples, and a souvenir pilsner glass. Additional boiled crawfish may be purchased for $10 a pound.

“VIP” tickets are $45 each. Ticket holders will gain access to the main hall where they can sample numerous crawfish dishes prepared by local restaurants, including: Café Rue Orleans, Hammontree’s, Tyler’s House Catering, Early Bird Catering, Apple Blossom Brewing Company, Meiji, Z’s Brick Oven Pizza and Jammin Java. VIP ticket holders will also receive a wristband for access to the Mud Bug Garden to claim a pound of boiled crawfish, beer samples, and a souvenir pilsner glass.
A portion of the proceeds will be donated to the local ALS Association Northwest Arkansas Chapter. ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease, is a fatal, neurological disease with no cure. This is a meaningful and worthwhile cause to the event creators as each have friends whose lives are affected by ALS."
Posted by Hubbhogg
Fayettechill
Member since Dec 2010
13425 posts
Posted on 3/27/14 at 8:55 pm to
quote:

don't think anyone in NWA is even close to what OBC is putting out.


Agreed and I totally forgot about them
Posted by Hubbhogg
Fayettechill
Member since Dec 2010
13425 posts
Posted on 3/27/14 at 8:56 pm to
Those crawfish prices are outrageous lol, one pound is nothing when it comes to actual meat
Posted by I Ham That I Ham
Oh Lord, it's hard to be humble
Member since Jan 2012
10773 posts
Posted on 3/27/14 at 9:36 pm to
I liked Saddlebock's Java stout. Fat Boy Blue is good too
Posted by hogminer
Bella Vista, AR.
Member since Apr 2010
9625 posts
Posted on 3/27/14 at 9:48 pm to
quote:

Those crawfish prices are outrageous lol, one pound is nothing when it comes to actual meat


Yea, If we have some big eaters we usually cook about 5 pounds per person just to make sure we dont get shortchanged.
Posted by YumYum Sauce
Arkansas
Member since Nov 2010
8297 posts
Posted on 3/28/14 at 10:11 am to
I like the Core Leghound. jjs here in Conway now serves it
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