World Beer Festival (long)

Weeping Radish Fest and Black Radish are among my favorites, and having recently tried Sir Walter Raleigh Ale, I wouldn't wash my hair with it, much less drink it. Yuck. Patrick W. Heinske -- Central NC, USA snipped-for-privacy@aol.NOSPAMcom

Dragonhead Stout (I thought) was excellent...

King David Red, Uncle Nut's Brown, Helles Angel Golden Lager, Joseph Hewes Golden Ale, Horniblow's Tavern Ale, Edenton Pumpkin Ale, - these are all from the new Edenton Brewing Company off Wicker Drive in Raleigh - Horniblow's Tavern is a taproom above the brewery that's open 7 days a week - please come by and try them there. Definitely a great place to hang out. The Tavern Ale is my favorite of these (very hoppy)

Steelhead Scotch Porter is one of my faves... Battlefield Black is good... Patrick W. Heinske -- Central NC, USA snipped-for-privacy@aol.NOSPAMcom

It looks to me like you prefer malty tones over hoppy ones?

I haven't heard of many of the brews you mention but...I do want to put in my 2 cents worth. lol

Rogue Hazelnut Brown Ale is one of *my* favourites. The stuff that I've tried from St. Peter's (the organic Ale and Bitter) were very nice.

The Holy Grail Ale..was ok as was the Wee Heavy ale.(Bellhaven, I assume)

As far as IPAs/PAs and Pilsners go.... The Hop Pocket Pils and Ale are wonderful! Also, try the 60 minute from Dogfish Head and,well, anything Cask would definitely be something I'd try out.

Have fun!

Best regards, Bill

Thanks very much for the recommendations. I'm afraid we won't have time to visit the taproom this time, we're only coming up for the festival, maybe next time.

Thanks.....yes warnings are welcome too, didn't think to ask for them in the original post.

No, French Broad River.

Thanks

We certainly plan on it!

That is the normal procedure for beer festivals, but look at the list again, there's no way I can try all of those in only 4 hours. That's why I asked for suggestions. Just so I don't get back and find out I may have missed the best one there. I have been to other festivals, but not one with this many choices.

Thanks, I fully intend on having a great time.