It may have been a hazy IPA that first put Greeley, Colorado’s WeldWerks Brewing on the map, but few breweries have embraced stouts with the same kind of zeal and ardor. That passion radiates from Cofounder Neil Fisher, who was barrel-aging his homebrewed stouts in spirits barrels before making the leap to the pro ranks.
It’s no surprise, then, that his six-pack of favorite and influential beers runs heavy on stouts, with some hops, a palate-cleansing pilsner, and a farmhouse ale for good measure.
Casey Brewing & Blending East Bank
(Glenwood Springs, Colorado)
“East Bank is my favorite desert-island/forever beer. There are quite a few honey mixed-culture saisons, and lots of great ones, but East Bank—especially over the past two years—has been consistently fantastic. I never pass it up, and if I had to buy just one beer to stock my shelves, this would be it.