Summit

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They make invariably solid beers. One of the nice things about living in the Twin Cities is that Summit Extra Pale Ale is available at practically every bar or restaurant in the entire metro area. It's not the world's greatest beer, but it's pretty dang good and you can get it everywhere. Around here, you aren't stuck with just the usual BMC crap in a restaurant, as the Summit will be there too.

Hmmm, I like mine in Liquid form, easier to drink. ;-)

Dat's why us nordeners carry a blowtorch! ;-)

That's one thing I miss about the Twin Cities. I drank a *lot* of Summit, and you could count on it being *everywhere* (even at Midway Stadium). I miss the IPA and Porter, too. (And the Alt, but they don't make that anymore). Wish I could easily get it around here, oddly, I usually get Summit when I'm in Arizona (it has shown up a few times at Papago Brewing).

Not that I can complain about New England, the beer selection here is very good (indeed, on the whole I like it bit better, with McNeil's and People's Pint nearby), but the ubiquitous beer around here is Magic Hat #9 or Sam Adams, neither of which do it for me as much as Summit Extra Pale.

That's an apt description. Nothing to jump out of the tree for and leave the bananas unprotected, but worth having if at the MSP airport or if it's one of the flavor options on a chain restaurant tap rack. I think their maibock is one of the best maibocks we get here in Wisconsin too--malty, fruity, and not as austere as others.