With the year nearly done, it seems only natural that we take a few moments to reflect on the year of beer. The PBN team has had a pretty incredible time discovering beers, beer bars, breweries and bottle shops in 2007, so the list could have easily gotten out of hand. So, with that said let’s take a quick look at the “Favorites of 2007”, as told by Pacific Brew News. Notice, we did not say "the best" - although you can assume that many of these would bleed onto that list as well.This year saw a few big parties up and down the west coast, from Toronado's 20th Anniversary (that's Vinnie pouring a special beer for that occasion) to the OBF celebrating 25 years. It was a pleasure being part of so much celebrating in 2007 and can't wait to see what's in store for next year.
In No Particular Order, With No Particular Theme
Mark "the Beer Geek" Zahn:• Pilsner by Auburn Alehouse
• Isotope Double IPA by Auburn Alehouse
• Harvest Ale by Sierra Nevada
• IPA by Rubicon
• Tripel by Maredsous
• Tripel by Grimbergen
• Hennepin by Ommegang
• Maibock by Sudwerk
• Pilsner by Schönramer
• Hop Henge by Deschutes
• Four by Allagash
"Big" Mike Sober:• Hop Stoopid by Lagunitas
• Duet by Alpine
• Blind Pig by Russian River
• Hop Idiot by Coronado
• Imperial Hefeweizen by Pyramid
• West Coast IPA by Green Flash
• Birthday Red by Lagunitas (brewed for Toronado’s 20th Anniversary)
• Freedom IPA by Elk Grove
• Imperial IPA Green Flash
• Hog Heaven by Avery
• Harvest Ale by Sierra Nevada
Rick "the host" Sellers:• Oude Kriek by Hanssen’s
• Toronado’s 20th Anniversary by Russian River
• Hop Stoopid by Lagunitas’
• Dunkel Weizen by Hopf
• Blind Pig by Russian River
• Supplication by Russian River
• Red and White by Dogfish Head
• La Follie from New Belgium
• Harvest Ale by Sierra Nevada
• Hopsickle by Moylan’s
Thanks for another great year, we look forward to finding new beers with all of you in 2008.
