Can't say I've had too many of these; I can't count about five or so. The choice for MI, Bell's Two Hearted, is no surprise. It's definitely the best selling beer of any small brewery here. Bell's is a very good brewery, but not my favorite. That honor goes to Founder's in Grand Rapids. I'll definitely have to hit up Fullsteam next time I'm in Durham. Didn't get to go last time I was there, but I've heard good things from thenewgreen.
Bell's is better selling than Founders in your area? That's surprising to me, I've rarely seen anything by Bells, but Founders is every beer and most grocery stores back in Rochester.
Wow. I'm glad to hear that. Bell's distributes nationally. It's easy to find it where ever you go, especially in the east, and Two Hearted is their flagship beer (their Oberon is super popular too, but it's only a summer ale). I didn't know Founders even sent their beer outside MI. I've never had a Founders beer I didn't like.
Both Founders and Bells are pretty well represented here in NC. I know it's being widely distributed now, but I still think they're keeping the quality high with the Two Hearted. It's a damn fine beer. My friend is from Quebec and last night he introduced me to Blanche De Chambly. -Was fucking awesome. Highly recommend. Next time you, insomniasexx and mk are in town we will have to have a "meet-up" at Fullsteam." It's looking like Mid April might be happening.....?
I've not had Blanche De Chambly, but I've had another one of their beers, La Fin Du Monde, which Beer Advocate gives almost a perfect score. It's an amazing beer. But damn expensive.