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[–] [email protected] 20 points 1 year ago (4 children)

I feel like this has changed a lot, actually. 8-10 years ago it was all IPAs, but now I can find all kinds of craft beer. Maybe it's more of a west coast thing. I currently enjoy grabbing new Pilseners when I see them.

[–] [email protected] 10 points 1 year ago

Lucky you. In the south east is just the typical big name brands and an unrelenting wall of pale ale, unless you go out of your way to a store that specializes in boutique beers

[–] [email protected] 4 points 1 year ago

Yeah I feel like the "lol OMG all craft beers are IPA" meme is pretty outdated, and just not true anymore in my experience.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 year ago

I don't think it's just a west coast thing. I live in the Midwest, and my local Kroger has two beer aisles: one for typical macrobrew/domestic stuff, another entirely dedicated to craft beers. IPAs make up like 40% of the craft aisle, which is a lot, but it's by no means the only option anymore.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago

This is true for the NE as well, but greatly depends on population size. Rural beer stores don't tend to have as much demand for newer, different things.