The ONE best Baltimore beer?

Submitted by NewrytStarcommander t3_xzztni in baltimore

I don't think I've seen anybody attempt this yet. What is THE single best beer from Baltimore? Not best brewery, the best beer by name. Let's see- what should the rules be- you only get two beers- your favorite, and runner-up. Something that's regularly on tap at least at the brewery, doesn't have to be in retail outlets. But no one-off specials that you had that one time in 2017 that was really good and they haven't made since. We'll be a bit expansive with the definition of Baltimore- ideally city limits, but as long as it's something that someone not from here would consider Baltimore, we'll take it. Entries that are clearly Washington DC will be disqualified. Let us know your favorite and runner up, and why if you like, or just put the beers- doesn't have to be what a "beer expert" would choose, just what you pick every time.

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Expendable_Red_Shirt t1_irp77y5 wrote

Resurrection

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fpdubs t1_irr10an wrote

There are three. Resurrection, Loose Cannon, Duckpin. These are the Baltimore beers.

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StinkRod t1_irrwg8b wrote

That's a good list, but I think so many beers have surpassed Resurrection. I think it was top 3 in 2000. Now, I wouldn't put it in the top 20.

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MiseALepreuve t1_irttv08 wrote

And I’ve never cared for duckpin, but I’d say that he’s right that those are Baltimore’s most iconic beers

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thewaterfowl t1_irp7mm9 wrote

Green Machine by Diamondback is my favorite. Dundalk Calling by Key would be my runner up.

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krpfine t1_irpnggg wrote

Monument 51 Rye

There's a lot of good beer in this city, but this is my all time favorite.

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jeejet t1_irpi95l wrote

Brewers Art Beazley

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JamesCCBMS t1_irrbacd wrote

Love it. I’ve still got a can of “Ozzy” up behind my bar.

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murthivelli123 t1_irp7uvv wrote

Fav: Monument Pagoda Pale Ale. This is my go-to good for every occasion beer.

Runner Up: Brewer's Art Resurrection. When I'm feeling fancy, I'll get one of these!

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andrew_rides_forum t1_irput0w wrote

Key Brewing Speed Wobbles is my personal fav

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ReverendOReily t1_irs5swr wrote

I love Key’s Positive Mental Attitude, haven’t been able to find it around me recently though

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NewrytStarcommander OP t1_irvfmsg wrote

This is one of my favorites. Lighthouse Liquor in Canton regularly carries it.

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Available_Ratio8049 t1_irq000o wrote

So many great beers to choose from here in Bmore, and one's appreciation for each one changes depending on your palette at the time.

I'll nominate the Astrodon Hazy IPA from Peabody Heights, Zadie's Lager from Union, and Key Brewery's Positive Mental Attitude Pilsner.

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maofx t1_irpf8p1 wrote

Brewers art ressurection

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G_o_O_s t1_irq13rr wrote

Union Snowpants is my favorite. Whenever we have a Baltimore "snowday" I need to have a couple!

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kianastark t1_irq6mcm wrote

I gained 15lbs the winter i first discovered snow pants, my ultimate fav

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btown214 t1_irpe8gk wrote

Fancy Pants from Checkerspot

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nitsky416 t1_irp811k wrote

Union's Blackwing https://unioncraftbrewing.com/beer/blackwing/

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Father_John_Moisty t1_irrbrr3 wrote

According to Eddie’s liquors, this is being discontinued. No reason given. So get ‘em while you can!

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nitsky416 t1_irrcbm7 wrote

It's not one of their best sellers, so they're going to stop making it year round. No word about if they're going to make it seasonally though.

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CptnFunbags t1_irsd2kg wrote

Noooooooooo! I like Blackwing a lot. It’s a great cold weather beer.

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purleedef t1_irpt5za wrote

Natty boh is awful but nothing else makes me feel like I know I’m in Baltimore

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apasthamba t1_irq2qc0 wrote

Ain’t that the truth. Don’t even mind it tbh. It’s cheap and relatively okay.

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_thomasjb t1_irr4ll7 wrote

I fucking love a Natty Boh. Sue me.

My classy answer would be Old Pro by Union. Phenomenal.

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cthulu_akbar t1_irrkfhp wrote

For a cheap lager, Natty Big is heads and shoulders above Coors, Bud, Miller and the rest… I still prefer a craft beer, but it’s easily my favorite in its category.

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SewerRanger t1_irt6nkq wrote

But it's brewed in Ohio and Georgia. It hasn't been brewed in the city for about 40 years now (last brewed get in 78)

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MahoganyShip t1_irrb015 wrote

Amazed that Divine by Union hasn’t come up yet

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LimpYak5 t1_irpbluk wrote

Key - Dundalk Calling Mobtown - Dr says i m hazy

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wanderinggemini8 t1_irpidfq wrote

Me: Brewers Art Resurrection then Union Steady Eddie as runner up

Partner: Brewers Art GPT then Heavy Seas Loose Cannon (but he also loves Resurrection so it was a tough choice)

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mynytemare t1_irpl1ra wrote

I was hoping to see Steady Eddie on here. One of my faves.

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adjones t1_irprhvu wrote

Union Craft, Balt Altbier - flavor but refreshing

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baltimoron21211 t1_irpwvbe wrote

Brewers Art Resurrection

Waverly Local Oyster Stout.

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adcooper1 t1_irq4f3x wrote

  1. Duckpin by Union Brewing
  2. Wispy by Ministry of Brewing
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adcooper1 t1_irq4hwk wrote

Speed Wobbles, Green Machine, and Pagoda Pale Ale are close runner ups

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jwuphysics t1_irprqh9 wrote

Top choice - Pilsner ish by Wet City. Look, I know it's an insult to lager aficionados. And it's made by a kinda hype brewery that mostly does fruited sours and hazy IPAs. But it's just so good especially in the humid hot Baltimore summer.

Runner up - Astrodon by Peabody Heights. Just a nice straightforward hazy IPA made by an excellent brewery. Green Machine is on the same page as this one.

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pends t1_irqxya9 wrote

Bmore Hazy or Dundalk Calling

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psuedan t1_irpabk1 wrote

In honor of Baltimore’s own Preakness: Win: Pagoda Pale Ale by Monument City Place: Speed Wobbles Session IPA by Key Brewing Show: Resurrection Brown Ale by The Brewers Art

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cookouttrey317 t1_irrbo0d wrote

Resurrection is my number 1. Not sure if you can get it outside of the brewery but The Doctor Says I’m Hazy from Mobtown is solid too.

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401Nailhead t1_irrrzko wrote

Creator/Destroyer Oliver Brewing.

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FLIIeaglesFLII t1_irrt0x7 wrote

Brewers Art Resurrection. Diamondback Green Machine. Delectable beverages.

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3villans t1_irplyzy wrote

First choice is Monument: SOBO Second choice is Peabody: they rotate through a lot of stuff and i want to go with Maybe Tomorrow but should go with Double Astrodon since it’s definitely regularly available

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fearthepixiecat t1_irr1dwy wrote

I’ve been on a sour kick, so I’m going to have to throw in Unicorn Farts by Duclaw (which is a colab with Diablo Donuts, so two great tastes that taste great together).

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ReverendOReily t1_irs624g wrote

Thanks for this, I too am on a sour kick and always looking to try new ones

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SnapKos t1_irr7mcg wrote

Space Jellyfish is the king of all ales in Baltimore! Fight me about it

Astrodon is close behind, being so goshdarn tasty.

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LorHus t1_irrbvd1 wrote

Green machine by diamondback, runner up snow pants by Union. It used to be double duckpin but it tastes different and weird to me now

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Glittery_Nomad t1_irrgugq wrote

Waverly- GOAT, Diamondback- Bohemian Forest, Pariah- Refill IPA

All very different but fantastic

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clairebearzechinacat t1_irrvkq5 wrote

Favorite- Fancy Pants by Checkerspot

Runner up- Space Jellyfish by Nepenthe

Honorable Mention- The Doctor Says I'm Hazy by Mobtown

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mebmd t1_irs800t wrote

Heavy seas cutless is one of my favorites

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Tjshoema t1_irs8gmi wrote

  1. Loose Cannon
  2. Rye Baby
  3. Duckpin
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Wide-Injury-3310 t1_irsdvv1 wrote

  1. Fuel, when Capitol City Brewing Co. was in the Inner Harbor.
  2. Stone, by Brimstone.

Yeah, these go waaaay back.

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JOATMon76 t1_irsjgr7 wrote

Napenthe Jellyfish Hatchling

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DjoshDjents t1_irsvyvb wrote

  1. Green Machine by Diamondback
  2. Blackwing by Union
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TerranceBaggz t1_irt647a wrote

I like Peabody’s H8rade series. The 2020 offering that was made from blue all-sport was my fav in particular. I’m not a big fan of hoppy beers so ipa’s I’m general are just meh to me. Rye I cannot stand at all. I’ll drink any beer but a rye. I am a big sour fan. Big.

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WuKillerB t1_irtgwmi wrote

Double Duckpin for Life.

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sup_wit_u_kev t1_irwlkxs wrote

Triptych by Key but not sure of they make it anymore. SOBO by monument.

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Kerry_Kittles t1_irpp236 wrote

Never Tell Me The Odds - Duclaw

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TatumLaBianca t1_irq5z3f wrote

Life’s too long to overpay for flowery beer

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fullsquish t1_irplx8c wrote

Thought there was a local beet..something Natty something..

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