Bedrock & Paradox

I dream of a hard and brutal mysticism in which the naked self merges with a non-human world and yet somehow survives still intact, individual, separate. Paradox and bedrock.

The best brewery in America

Is Bell’s, of Michigan.

This is not just a case of the grass being greener, as we don’t get Bell’s out west (yet). Everytime I’ve been in the midwest this year I’ve sought it out, and every one of Bell’s beers has been excellent. They’re mature, balanced beverages, rather than the more-is-better crackpot microbrews that all too often pass in the Rockies.

I normally stay away from anything called a white ale, but the Bell’s Winter White is an exceptional work. It compares favorably to La Fin du Monde, in that it balances complexity and, well, balance. Get some if you have the chance. And have a good holiday.

DaveC

November.27.2010

N.O.S.

5 responses to “The best brewery in America”

Mark Roberts

November 27, 2010 at 3:35 pm

I can’t disagree. Their Epedition Stout is wonderful also.

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samh

November 28, 2010 at 11:48 am

When I lived on the North Shore I would often imbibe in a Bell’s classic, their Two Hearted Ale. Named after the “Last Good Country” of Hemingway’s imagination it was good both in flavor and in reminiscence of good literature.

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DaveC

November 28, 2010 at 1:38 pm

Heck yes Sam, the Two-Hearted is fantastic. The name and graphics are also outstanding.

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1. Chris Neumann
  
  November 28, 2010 at 6:11 pm
  
  Bells IS tasty and a bit difficult to find. I’ve often road tripped over the Divide to Gunnison as I routinely find it over there.
  
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Casey Greene

November 29, 2010 at 12:07 pm

completely agree! ive missed the eastern breweries since ive moved west. bell’s is definitely tops because the are not afraid to go completely experimental with amazing results. Oberon, Java Stout, and Sparkling Ale are my favorites. Although if you get a chance (and im sure you have already) Great Lakes Christmas Ale and Conway’s Irish Ale are also superb.

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