Craft beers are patriotic beers

July 1, 6:53 PMDallas Craft Beer ExaminerPaul Hightower

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America was born of a stubborn, pragmatic independence. Our forefathers did not accept arbitrary authorities and fought against them so they might pursue their own lives and work without undue bother and external control.

This same sentiment applies to modern American craft brewers, who strike out on their own and risk personal and professional fortunes to build their own businesses, all in the name of pursuing their passion for the product. Here are a few ideas if you want to inject a little patriotism into your weekend beer drinking.

Samuel Adams/Boston Beer Company (Boston)

An obvious choice, the beer named after one of the Founding Fathers. All their products are good to great and plenty easy to find. Try the Boston Ale instead of the Boston Lager for a change of pace.

Independence Brewing Company (Austin)

A bit of a cheat, as the “independence” referred to by this brewery is Texas, not the nation. But good beers all around and available in our area. Try the Pale Ale or the Jasperilla.

Anchor Liberty Ale (San Francisco)

First brewed in 1975 to celebrate the bicentennial of Paul Revere’s historic ride, this pale ale from Anchor Brewing has long been a mainstay of the brewery. Easy to find both in bottles and on tap.

Rogue American Amber Ale (Newport, OR)

A nice, maltier version of the traditional amber ale that almost every brewer produces, plus it has an American flag silkscreened on the bottle. Only in 22-oz bottles around here.

Avery Ale to the Chief (Boulder, CO)

A limited edition brewed to celebrate Inauguration Day 2009 (check the label for the politics), bottles of this IPA can still be found in some places. Only in 22-oz bottles.

Rahr & Sons / Franconia (Fort Worth / McKinney)

If none of the previous beers suit your tastes, at least lend your support to our two North Texas breweries.

Cheers!

paul@scientist.com