Last Post! Wrap up of the year.

Well that was a fun yet expensive project.  By the end of the year I was burned out in trying to locate beers that I have not had yet in the mix and match cooler.  Thank God for Google spreadsheets so I could access it on my phone to see what I have and have not had yet.  I figured this challenge ended up costing some where between $1200-$1500 and that does not include all the $ spent on food for 3 people when out hitting up the breweries.  Good Times!

Here is a quick breakdown of beers by state/country and the average rating of that state/country.  Yes it was Colorado heavy and that was on purpose.  If you want to view the spreadsheet, click here.  You can sort by brewery, state, rating, ect. in the spreadsheet to get all the gory details.


Africa
1 beer with a rating of 3

Alaska
3 different beers from the same brewery with average rating of 2.33

Belgium
3 different beers from 3 different breweries with average rating of 3.66

California
22 different beers from 12 different breweries with an average rating of 3.27

Canada
2 different beers from 2 different breweries with an average rating of 2

Colorado
271 different beers from 80 different breweries with an average rating of 3.8

Connecticut
1 beer from 1 brewery with a rating of 4

Delaware
2 different beers from 1 brewery with an average rating of 5-  yes this is Dogfish

England
1 beer from 1 brewery with a rating of 2

Hawaii
2 different beers from 1 brewery with an average rating of 3

Idaho
3 different beers from 1 brewery with an average rating of 3.66

Louisiana
1 beer from 1 brewery with a rating of 2

 Maryland
3 different beers from 1 brewery with an average rating of 2.33

Massachusetts
4 different beers from 1 brewery with an average rating of 2.5

Mexico
2 different beers from 2 breweries with an average rating of 2

Missouri
2 different beers from 1 brewery with an average rating of 2

Montana
2 different beers from 1 brewery with an average rating of 3

Nebraska
3 different beers from 1 brewery with an average rating of 2

New Mexico
9 different beers from 2 breweries with an average rating of 3.11

New York
1 different beers from 1 brewery with a rating of 3

Oregon
13 different beers from 5 breweries with an average rating of 3.61

Pennsylvania
1 different beers from 1 brewery with a rating of 4

Texas
1 different beers from 1 brewery with a rating of 2

United Kingdom
2 different beers from 2 breweries with an average rating of 3

Utah
 2 different beers from 2 breweries with an average rating of 3.5

Vermont
2 different beers from 1 brewery with an average rating of 4.5

Washington
3 different beers from 3 breweries with an average rating of 3.33

Wisconsin
2 different beers from 2 breweries with an average rating of 2

Wyoming
 3 different beers from 2 breweries with an average rating of 3

Solstice Grog Slog Beer 362-367

Guess I am going a little over today.  Did our 2nd Annual Solstice Grog Slog where we celebrate the shortest day of the year.  You can read and see the photos over at GZ's blog by clicking here. The run ended up being 24ish miles and 6 breweries.  Fun had by all.

The Post Brewery Right Side Amber Ale

Liquid Mechanics Black Saison

Crystal Springs Brewery Cherry Wheat

Number 365!!!!  4 Noses Brewery Oktoberfesht Lager

Westminster Brewery 1066

Big Choice Brewery Peppermint Stout

Beer 361

This has to be a top 10 beer of the year and it is even from the East Coast!  Of course the brewer/owner is from Colorado.

Dogfish Head Sixty-One

Beer 360

Another east coast beer, trying to diversify a little.

Flying Dog Raging Bitch Belgian IPA

Beer 359

Starting to get to the end of the challenge.  Uinta Brewing Company Hop Nosh IPA from Utah.

Beer 358

This is one of the worse drinks I have had all year.  I can't even describe the bad taste.  Hard to believe this is from the same brewery as Happy Camper IPA which is one of my go to IPAs.

Santa Fe Brewing Company Chicken Killer Barley Wine.

Beer 357

Someone left this at my house on Thanksgiving and I am thankful that I was not the one to spend money on this beer.

Shock Top Brewing Belgian White

Beer 356

I could drink this stuff all night.

Boulder Beer Company Singletrack Rye Pale Ale

Beer 355

I need to get to this brewery up in the Fort.  Very impressed with this beer.

Funkwerks Saison Ale from Fort Collins Colorado

Beer 354

Chugged down 3 of these before the kiddo's Rocky Mountain Regional Championship game.  And yes we won so I guess it is Nationals in Port Huron MI at the end of Jan.

Alaskan Brewery Icy Bay IPA

Beer 353

Post run food and beers on Pearl Street in Boulder.

West Flanders Brewing Hoffmeister Plisner

Beer 352

Celebration beer with the hockey team for with the win today we move into the playoffs for the tournament.

New Belgium 1554

Beer 351

HAPPY THANKSGIVING!

Fort Collins Brewery Hoptitude IPA

Beer 350

Went perfect with the stew. 

Magic Hat Brewery Dream Machine IPL

Beer 349

Not a fan of English Style Ales so this one is not rated as high as it should have been because Great Divide is one of the better breweries in the state.

Great Divide Brewery Hibernation Ale

Beer 348

Broncos suck ass.

Denver Beer Company Incredible Pedal IPA

Beer 347

Damn good! 

Odell Brewing Company Gramps Oatmeal Stout

Beer 346

Been saving this one for a situation like this.  Coors Light at the DU vs. Air Force hockey game.

Beer 345

Wow!  A beer from the east coast that is good and not from Dogfish!

Evil Twin Brewing Low Life Pilsner

Beer 344

The best stout of the year by far!  Happy Birthday to me.

New Belgium Salted Belgian Chocolate Stout