Northeastern Motorcycle Trip

[Bruno_78]

I'm planning a motorcycle trip starting in South Bend, Indiana, going through Toronto, Montreal, then down through New England, across New York, Penn. and back to Indiana. I would like to hit as many micros on my trip as possible. I'm also looking for riders to accompany me on some or all of this trip. If anyone is interested, please let me know.

This trip will be the second week in august, I believe the 8th through the 15th.

[chazwicke]

Besides being extraordinarily scenic Maine has some very good breweries too.

[newportstorm]

Yes, Maine has a plethora of good beer and scenery. If you're looking for "bang for your buck" hit up Portland for a good selection of breweries, brewpubs and good beer bars (gotta hit the Great Lost Bear) within a relatively small city. Check this out for an idea of what's in town:

http://www.beeradvocate.com/beerfly/list?path=%2Fbeerfly%2Flist&sort=name&name=&city=portland&s_id=ME&c_id=&zip=&area=&submit=+search+&brewery=Y&brewpub=Y&bar=Y

Also, if your plans take you south of Boston and near RI, give me a yell (or message me) and I can help you out. A few places other than Boston I think are worth seeing:

Portsmouth, NH: Smuttynose, Redhook (big, but impressive facility), Portsmouth Brewery (brewpub), plenty of beer bars (Coat of Arms, Barely Pub in Dover)

Merrimack Valley, MA (Haverhill & Lowell) - The Tap Brewpub (awesome!), Concord Brewers at the Brewery Exchange (pints before walking across the street to catch a minor league baseball game), Mercury Brewing (brewers of Ipswich Ales)

Hylands Orchard and Brewery (Sturbridge, MA) - farm brewery that has a few events going on during mid-August with live music, BBQ, fresh produce and most importantly...fresh beer.

I could go on and on - if you need more info feel free to message me. I don't ride, or I might join you. Enjoy!

Cheers!

[Bruno_78]

Well, I'm bypassing the Canadian portion of the trip this time. I'm going to spend the week "hopping" around New England. Any other suggestions would be appreciated, especially if anyone wants to hook up for a pint.

[Bruno_78]

These are some brewpubs in new york that I've found on beer advocate. I have already narrowed the list, and need to continue to do so. If any one can eliminate or recommend any of these, please do so. Thanks.

Adirondack Pub & Brewery
[ Brewpub ]
33 Canada Street
Lake George, New York, 12845

Brown's Brewing Company
[ Brewpub ]
417 River St.
Troy, New York, 12180

Brü
[ Brewpub ]
300 State St.
Rochester, New York, 14614

C.H. Evans Brewing Company At The Albany Pump Station
[ Brewpub ]
19 Quackenbush Square
Albany, New York, 12207

Ellicottville Brewing Co.
[ Brewpub ]
28 Monroe Street
Ellicottville, New York, 14731

Flour City Brewing Co.
[ Brewpub ]
869 E. Henrietta Rd.
Rochester, New York, 14623

Gilded Otter Brewing Company
[ Brewpub ]
3 Main St
New Paltz, New York, 12561

Great Adirondack Steak And Seafood Co.
[ Brewpub ]
34 Main Street
Lake Placid, New York, 12946

Hyde Park Brewing Company
[ Brewpub ]
514 Albany Post Rd.
Hyde Park, New York, 12538


King Arthur's Steakhouse And Brewery
[ Brewpub ]
7 West Bridge Street
Oswego, New York, 13126

Lake Placid Pub And Brewery
[ Brewpub ]
14 Mirror Lake Drive
Lake Placid, New York, 12946

Market Street Brewing Co. and Restaurant
[ Brewpub ]
63-65 West Market St.
Corning, New York, 14830

Pearl Street Grill And Brewery
[ Brewpub ]
76 Pearl Street
Buffalo, New York, 14202

Rohrbach Brewing Company
[ Brewpub ]
3859 Buffalo Road
Rochester, New York, 14624

Sackets Harbor Brewing Co.
[ Brewpub ]
P.O. Box 659 West Main St.
Sackets Harbor, New York, 13685

The Buffalo Brewpub
[ Brewpub ]
6861 Main St
Williamsville (outside Of Buffalo), New York, 14221

[threecb]

I've added a numbering system to give my opinion on these.
0 = Never Been/No Opinion
1 = Recommended
2 = OK/Rec w/ Reservations
3 = Could be skipped if needed (But these are NOT bad, just make the cut list if time were an issue)

There are a couple "0"'s that I've heard are pretty bad,
like the 2 that are north of Syracuse, but I'd refrain from
dissing since I haven't been myself.
There are also a couple more that I'd think about including,
such as
Davidson Bros in Glens Falls NY
Middle Ages (Brewery) in Syracuse
(then go to Dinosaur Bar-B-Q for food and an ApeHanger)
Keegan Ales (Brewery) in Kingston, NY (Near Guilded Otter,
but limited open. Call tho, Tom's nice and Mother's Milk Stout is Awesome)
...I could go on.
Too bad you weren't just a little more south, I'd meet up.
Maybe if you're at the Guilded Otter at the right time, I'd take a drive up)

Originally posted by Bruno_78

1 Adirondack Pub & Brewery
[ Brewpub ]
33 Canada Street
Lake George, New York, 12845

1 Brown's Brewing Company
[ Brewpub ]
417 River St.
Troy, New York, 12180

0 Brü
[ Brewpub ]
300 State St.
Rochester, New York, 14614

1+ C.H. Evans Brewing Company At The Albany Pump Station
[ Brewpub ]
19 Quackenbush Square
Albany, New York, 12207

0 Ellicottville Brewing Co.
[ Brewpub ]
28 Monroe Street
Ellicottville, New York, 14731

0 Flour City Brewing Co.
[ Brewpub ]
869 E. Henrietta Rd.
Rochester, New York, 14623

1+ Gilded Otter Brewing Company
[ Brewpub ]
3 Main St
New Paltz, New York, 12561

2 Great Adirondack Steak And Seafood Co.
[ Brewpub ]
34 Main Street
Lake Placid, New York, 12946

3 Hyde Park Brewing Company
[ Brewpub ]
514 Albany Post Rd.
Hyde Park, New York, 12538


0- King Arthur's Steakhouse And Brewery
[ Brewpub ]
7 West Bridge Street
Oswego, New York, 13126

1+ Lake Placid Pub And Brewery
[ Brewpub ]
14 Mirror Lake Drive
Lake Placid, New York, 12946

2 Market Street Brewing Co. and Restaurant
[ Brewpub ]
63-65 West Market St.
Corning, New York, 14830

3 Pearl Street Grill And Brewery
[ Brewpub ]
76 Pearl Street
Buffalo, New York, 14202

2 Rohrbach Brewing Company
[ Brewpub ]
3859 Buffalo Road
Rochester, New York, 14624

0 Sackets Harbor Brewing Co.
[ Brewpub ]
P.O. Box 659 West Main St.
Sackets Harbor, New York, 13685

0 The Buffalo Brewpub
[ Brewpub ]
6861 Main St
Williamsville (outside Of Buffalo), New York, 14221

[threecb]

Oh, yeah, if you want any details on the recs, PM me and I'll go into more detail. I travel the "NY Thruway corridor" often and know many of these from multiple visits.

Have fun!

[Bruno_78]

Here are my vermont options. I liked the system that threecb used to rate his favorites.

Alchemist Pub And Brewery
[ Brewpub ]
23 South Main St
Waterbury, Vermont, 05676

Bobcat Cafe
[ Brewpub ]
5 Main St
Bristol, Vermont, 05443

Jasper Murdock's Alehouse / Norwich Inn
[ Brewpub ]
325 Main St., PO Box 908
Norwich, Vermont, 05055

Latchis Grille And Windham Brewery
[ Brewpub ]
6 Flat St
Brattleboro, Vermont, 05301

McNeill's Brewery
[ Brewery, Beer Bar ]
90 Elliot Street
Brattleboro, Vermont, 05301


Three Needs Brewery & Taproom
[ Brewpub ]
207 College Street
Burlington, Vermont, 05401

Shed Restaurant and Brewery
[ Brewpub ]
1859 Mountain Rd.
Stowe, Vermont, 05672

Vermont Pub & Brewery
[ Brewpub ]
144 College St.
Burlington, Vermont, 05401

[chazwicke]

I've been to 3 of the ones that you mentioned in NY and none of them were that memorable. Iv'e also been to three of the Vermont Pubs that you have named. If you go to Latches in Brattleboro you may as well stop by McNeils. They are very close.

[Bruno_78]

And here is new hampshire.

Elm City Brewing Co
[ Brewpub ]
Colony Mill Mall 222 West Street
Keene, New Hampshire, 03431

Flying Goose Brewpub & Four Corners Grill
[ Brewpub ]
Jct. Rtes 11 And 114
New London, New Hampshire, 03257

Martha's Exchange
[ Brewpub ]
185 Main St
Nashua, New Hampshire, 03060

Milly's Tavern
[ Brewpub ]
500 Commercial Street
Manchester, New Hampshire, 03101

Moat Mountain Smoke House & Brewing Co.
[ Brewpub ]
3378 White Mtn Hwy / Rt.16
North Conway, New Hampshire, 03860

Portsmouth Brewery
[ Brewpub ]
56 Market St.
Portsmouth, New Hampshire, 03801

Seven Barrels Brewery
[ Brewpub ]
Plainfield Rd, Colonial Plaza, Rt 12-a
West Lebanon, New Hampshire, 03784

Woodstock Inn Station & Brewery
[ Brewpub ]
Main Street, Route 3
North Woodstock, New Hampshire, 03262

[Bruno_78]

Maine's List

Bray's Brewpub And Eatery
[ Brewpub ]
Routes 302 And 35
Naples, Maine, 04055

Federal Jack's / Kennebunkport Brewing Co.
[ Brewpub ]
8 Western Avenue
Kennebunk, Maine, 04043

Gritty McDuff's
[ Brewpub ]
396 Fore St.
Portland, Maine, 04101

Liberal Cup Public House and Brewery
[ Brewpub ]
115 Water Street
Hallowell, Maine, 04347

Narrow Gauge Brewing Co. and The Granary Brewpub
[ Brewpub ]
23 Pleasant Street
Farmington, Maine, 04938

Sebago Brewing Company
[ Brewpub ]
150 Philbrook Ave.
South Portland, Maine, 04106

Sunday River Brewing Co.
[ Brewpub ]
1 Sunday River Road
Bethel, Maine, 04217

Theo's/Sugarloaf Brewing Company
[ Brewpub ]
Mountain Access Rd. /RR1 Box 2268
Carrabassett Valley, Maine, 04947

[Bruno_78]

Connecticut

Bru Rm At BAR
[ Brewpub ]
254 Crown Street
New Haven, Connecticut, 06511

City Steam Brewery Cafe
[ Brewpub ]
942 Main Street
Hartford, Connecticut, 06103

John Harvard's Brew House
[ Brewpub ]
1487 Pleasant Valley Road
Manchester, Connecticut, 06040

Willimantic Brewing Co. / Main Street Cafe
[ Brewpub ]
967 Main Street
Willimantic, Connecticut, 06226

[Bruno_78]

Massachusetts has too many to list. Please feel free to write in your suggestions.

[Bruno_78]

Rhode Island

Coddington Brewing Co.
[ Brewpub ]
210 Coddington Highway
Middletown, Rhode Island, 02840

Trinity Brewhouse
[ Brewpub ]
186 Fountain Street
Providence, Rhode Island, 02903

Union Station Brewery
[ Brewpub ]
36 Exchange Terrace
Providence, Rhode Island, 02903

[threecb]

Man Bruno, you plan on covering a LOT of ground, huh?

I'm gonna skip rating VT, NH, RI and CT.

Mostly because I haven't been to that many in these states (except RI -- I've been to all three, but I think newportstorm can rate those better since it's his home state). But the ones I've been to that I have thoughts on:

VT:
McNeill's Brewery --AWESOME beer -- 3 beer engines, mostly English-style ales. This guy knows how to brew. Kinda funky public house feel. Don't bother with food there. But the beer rocks.

Latchis Grille And Windham Brewery -- I don't think they're currently brewing.

Not on your list -- In Wilmington (1/2 west of Brattleboro on rt 9) Maple Leaf Malt and Brewing -- Changes are happenning there and they might not be open. New owner/brewer. I stopped in a couple weeks ago and the Californication Common was great.
In Bennington -- Madison Brewing -- If you stumble across this, keep going!

NH:
Only place I've been to in NH is Portsmouth, and that was years ago. But this is a sister brewery to Smuttynose, which ROCKS! Also in Portsmouth is the Smuttynose production brewery and Red Hook (which I think has a public house that might not be too bad, and a decent tour, from what I've heard)

Man, I've gotta get up to VT and NH -- I'm missing out on a lot of beer!

CT:
Only one on this list I've been to is City Steam -- I had an excellent time here. We went to Hartford for an overnight trip to go to Mark Twain's house, took a riverboat ride, and brewhunt. Pretty good beers, fun time.

I've heard really great things about Willimantic. It's just far enough off the beaten path that we haven't taken the detour yet. One of these times.

John Harvard's is a mini chain with locations in MA, NY and PA, too. The Union Station in RI is part of the chain, also. I've been there and to other JH's and have always found them to be decent to very good.

[threecb]

I guess, after reviewing the ME list, I shoulda included it in the last post! I've been to more in Maine, but it seems they're either further northeast, or gone. It's also been at least 2 years since I've been to any in Maine, so take my comments with a grain of salt . Of your list, I've been to:

Gritty's Portland (they also have a location in Freeport). Real local pub feel. I liked their beer alot. Cool place. Average pub food.

Sebago Portland (not the one you've listed. I think they have 3 locations). More upscale, but I enjoyed it. Decent array of beers that went from mediocre to very good.

Federal Jacks (sister to Shipyard/Pugsley Brewing in Portland, which has a decent tour, blocks from Gritty's and Sebago). Some people don't like breweries that use Ringwood as their house strain. I like it, hence, I like these products. The brewpub beers are better than the bottled product, but they are good representatives of English style ales. Try the Old Thumper.

Not on the list:
Great Lost Bear in Portland. Not a brewpub, but a great beer bar with a nice selection of Maine and New England Micros on tap.

[threecb]

Originally posted by Bruno_78
Massachusetts has too many to list. Please feel free to write in your suggestions.

Again, this depends upon you're route through the state (though it looks like you're staying to the east), but I'd defer to newportstorm on this. I've been to Western Mass brewpubs recently, and Boston area ones not as recent, but here's what I'd have to say to help narrow.

Things on the Cape will probably be impractical. Summertime traffic and all. Also, from what I hear, the only things worthwhile in that direction are on Nantucket and Martha's Vineyard -- see: impractical, above. Maybe Buzzard's Bay in Westport (production brewery and adjacent vineyard) would be a reasonable stop.

In Beantown, either of the Boston Beer Works (sister pub in Salem) would be a good stop. If the Sox are home, avoid the Fenway location.
Cambridge Brewing is also a definite worthwhile stop, IMO. Great brewer doing good stuff there. Decent food, too.
There are also John Harvards and a Rock Bottom there. A couple of good beer bars, too. (I tend to concentrate on brewpubs, too, when travelling to a new area, so I don't have info on these).
Harpoon's got a production brewery to, that'd be the better tour than Sam Adams, unless you feel it's a mecca to visit. (Harpoon's also got a brewery in Windsor, VT - near Jasper Murdocks).

AFA the Boston suburbs, again, newport can help. I've heard good things about a couple of places around there...

Hope I've helped!

[newportstorm]

As far as RI goes, if you're in the state on Friday night, stop by Coastal Extreme Brewing (brewers of Newport Storm) for the free Friday night tour - includes 3-4 pints. Get there early (5:15) so you don't get left out in the cold (heat) as it fills up to its 75 person max quickly.

For brewpubs:

-Coddington has the best beer, imo. Nothing to really blow your socks off, but quality brew. Biggest complaint is serving it too cold.
-Trinity is wildly inconsistent - hit or miss. Their Impy Stout is very good and the IPA is usually nice. Seasonals and specials can range from good to horrid (they seem to have a mineral-rich water problem). The building has character and food isn't bad.
-Union Station - part of the John Harvard's chain. Very blah beer in my experience. Their cask Porter was the only thing worth returning for. They have a new brewer so maybe things will turn around...

-Buzzards Bay in Westport, MA isn't too far from RI and they have a tasting room with growlers to go. No pub, but a rural farm location so you can grab a growler and go find yourself a shady tree to relax under. Also have a sister winery next door.

In New Hampshire:

-I posted a lot about NH in a thread not too long ago:

http://www.realbeer.com/discussions/showthread.php?s=&threadid=4204

Same with Maine:

http://www.realbeer.com/discussions/showthread.php?s=&threadid=3627

I'd stick to Portland if you want to conserve time and hit many spots in a small area.

Massachusetts is overflowing with good beer spots. I have some favorites that may or may not fit in with your travel plans. Boston is ideal as you can park and ride the T to many brewpubs and beer bars. There are some gems in suburbs and even rural western Mass - drop a line if you have a route planned. For some on the outskirts, I gotta give big ups to:

-The Tap in Haverhill, MA
-Concord Brewery at the Brewery Exchange in Lowell, MA
-The Horseshoe Pub in Hudson, MA
-The Moan and Dove in Amherst, MA (?)

Lots to choose from. Feel free to drop a line if you're in the area, though I'll be rafting in Maine Aug 14-16. Enjoy!

[threecb]

Originally posted by newportstorm
As far as RI goes, if you're in the state on Friday night, stop by Coastal Extreme Brewing (brewers of Newport Storm) for the free Friday night tour - includes 3-4 pints. Get there early (5:15) so you don't get left out in the cold (heat) as it fills up to its 75 person max quickly.


I did this in April, and took the advice to get there early. It payed off, and was a fun (if cramped) time. Definitely worth it if you're there!

newportstorm: I knew I could count on you to fill in the gaps! :D
Has Union Station gone through a couple of brewers in the past couple/few years? When I was there, (don't remember the exact year) I thought it was pretty good. We also had an awesome server and were there after the Nov. Brewfest, so that may have "clouded" my recollection.

[newportstorm]

Originally posted by threecb
newportstorm: I knew I could count on you to fill in the gaps!
Has Union Station gone through a couple of brewers in the past couple/few years? When I was there, (don't remember the exact year) I thought it was pretty good. We also had an awesome server and were there after the Nov. Brewfest, so that may have "clouded" my recollection.

Must have. I just read in Yankee Brew News that they hired a new brewer to take over for the interim brewer that was running things since the last brewer left. Follow that? So yeah, a few brewers at least.

Their beer wasn't horrible. Just 'blah' to me. I was there with a couple of people from BA and we all agreed about most of the beers. The only two worth a full pint were the Golden Spike and cask Porter. The others were kinda muddy and muted with just a vague bitterness - though they were served too cold. I do like the atmosphere with the patio seating to watch the "posers" hob-nob over at the chic Capital Grille. I'd go back just to sit outside with a cask Porter. I just can't rave about it to an out-of-towner. I have a reputation to uphold. ;)

Cheers!

[chazwicke]

though I'll be rafting in Maine Aug 14-16. Enjoy! [/B][/QUOTE]

Kennebeck River area? They had a brewery at the lodge there. Wonder if they are still brewing?

[Fast_Eddy]

Originally posted by chazwicke
though I'll be rafting in Maine Aug 14-16. Enjoy!

Kennebeck River area? They had a brewery at the lodge there. Wonder if they are still brewing?

Seems the answer is yes

http://www.northernoutdoors.com/Resort.html
http://www.northernoutdoors.com/Brewery.html

[chazwicke]

Originally posted by Fast_Eddy
Seems the answer is yes

http://www.northernoutdoors.com/Resort.html
http://www.northernoutdoors.com/Brewery.html

I've stayed there before. But a few years ago.

[newportstorm]

Originally posted by chazwicke
though I'll be rafting in Maine Aug 14-16. Enjoy!

Kennebeck River area? They had a brewery at the lodge there. Wonder if they are still brewing? [/B][/QUOTE]

Yes, I'll be staying at Lake Moxie and rafting the Dead River - did the Kennebec last year. I didn't get over to the brewery last year - stopped at the Great Lost Bear in Portland on the way up. May not this year, either, as it's my wife's birthday. Will try to pick up some of their Magic Hole IPA in bottles, though.

Cheers!

[chazwicke]

Have a great trip. I'm taking off tomorrow for a week or so at the beach. I'll have my laptop there so I can stay in touch with my office but more importantly check out this board. I just did a very nerdy, geeky thing. I ordered a metal detector. It'll be fun on the beach and since I live in the midst of many Civil War battlefields (Literally next to Manassas Battlefield) and also near colonial farms and sites I might have fun relic hunting. Tell me I'm not a total geek. I mean I'm obsessed with good beer and now buying a metal detector?!

[newportstorm]

Just don't walk around with that thing wearing black socks and sandals and I'll let it pass :p Enjoy!

[chazwicke]

LOL!! I remember that old Steve Martin Routine regarding Richard Nixon and the famous picture of him walking on the beach at San Clemente after he had resigned. Martin suggested that he was metal detecting.

[Bruno_78]

Ok, here is what I've narrowed it down to, Obviously I'm not going to be able to hit all of these, I've only got seven days.
If I'm missing any that anyone is passionate about, please inform me. Thanks for all the help in narrowing the list.

Adirondack Pub & Brewery
[ Brewpub ]
33 Canada Street
Lake George, New York, 12845


Brown's Brewing Company
[ Brewpub ]
417 River St.
Troy, New York, 12180


C.H. Evans Brewing Company At The Albany Pump Station
[ Brewpub ]
19 Quackenbush Square
Albany, New York, 12207


Davidson Brothers Restaurant & Brewery
[ Brewpub ]
184 Glen St.
Glens Falls, New York, 12801


Gilded Otter Brewing Company
[ Brewpub ]
3 Main St
New Paltz, New York, 12561


Great Adirondack Steak And Seafood Co.
[ Brewpub ]
34 Main Street
Lake Placid, New York, 12946


Keegan Ales
[ Brewery ]
20 St. James Street
Kingston, New York, 12401


Lake Placid Pub And Brewery
[ Brewpub ]
14 Mirror Lake Drive
Lake Placid, New York, 12946


Market Street Brewing Co. and Restaurant
[ Brewpub ]
63-65 West Market St.
Corning, New York, 14830


Middle Ages Brewing Co., Ltd.
[ Brewery ]
120 Wilkinson Street
Syracuse, New York, 13204


Rohrbach Brewing Company
[ Brewpub ]
3859 Buffalo Road
Rochester, New York, 14624


Latchis Grille And Windham Brewery
[ Brewpub ]
6 Flat St
Brattleboro, Vermont, 05301


Maple Leaf Malt & Brewing Co.
[ Brewpub ]
3 North Main Street
Wilmington, Vermont, 05363


McNeill's Brewery
[ Brewery, Beer Bar ]
90 Elliot Street
Brattleboro, Vermont, 05301


Moat Mountain Smoke House & Brewing Co.
[ Brewpub ]
3378 White Mtn Hwy / Rt.16
North Conway, New Hampshire, 03860


Muddy River Smoke House
[ Beer Bar ]
21 Congress Street
Portsmouth, New Hampshire, 03801


Portsmouth Brewery
[ Brewpub ]
56 Market St.
Portsmouth, New Hampshire, 03801


Federal Jack's / Kennebunkport Brewing Co.
[ Brewpub ]
8 Western Avenue
Kennebunk, Maine, 04043


Great Lost Bear
[ Beer Bar ]
540 Forest Ave
Portland, Maine, 04101


Gritty McDuff's
[ Brewpub ]
396 Fore St.
Portland, Maine, 04101


Sebago Brewing Company
[ Brewpub ]
164 Middle Street
Portland, Maine, 04101


City Steam Brewery Cafe
[ Brewpub ]
942 Main Street
Hartford, Connecticut, 06103


John Harvard's Brew House
[ Brewpub ]
1487 Pleasant Valley Road
Manchester, Connecticut, 06040


Willimantic Brewing Co. / Main Street Cafe
[ Brewpub ]
967 Main Street
Willimantic, Connecticut, 06226


Coastal Extreme Brewing Co.
[ Brewery ]
307 Oliphant Lane
Middletown, Rhode Island, 02842
friday night tour, 5:15


Coddington Brewing Co.
[ Brewpub ]
210 Coddington Highway
Middletown, Rhode Island, 02840


Boston Beer Works
[ Brewpub ]
61 Brookline Avenue
Boston, MA 02215
Opposite Fenway Park

112 Canal Street
Boston, MA 02114
Near North Station

278 Derby Street
Salem, MA 01970
In Historic Salem



Cambridge Brewing Company
[ Brewpub ]
One Kendall Square
Cambridge, Ma 02139


The Tap / Haverhill Brewery, Inc
[ Brewpub ]
100 Washington Street
Haverhill, Massachusetts, 01832


Moan And Dove, The
[ Beer Bar ]
460 West Street
Amherst, Massachusetts, 01002

[fretlessman71]

ahem...... did you say, "Narrowed it down?" SHEESH... :rolleyes:

[DreamWeaver]

7 Days...1500 miles round trip... on a bike... I dunno... Sore Ass and a hangover? I'm jealous! :D

[Bruno_78]

Yeah, that's the narrowed list, there were literally hundreds to choose from.

I figure if I come back home with any less than 2500 miles on the trip, I havn't done my job.

[beerbastard]

Here's a few to consider for the Canadian, NJ, and PA parts of your trip:

C'est What Brew Pub
Front Street
Toronto, Ontario

Creemore Springs Brewery
Creemore Springs, Ontario

Unibroue
Chambly, Quebec
(Close to Montreal)

Heavy Weight
Ocean County, NJ

Yards Brewing
Philadelphia, PA

[chazwicke]

That is an impressive trip. My best was 24 brewpubs in 10 days. Most were in California. That trip was back in 1990 maybe.

[Bruno_78]

Ok, Here is the route.

Heading from South Bend, Indiana straight to buffalo, ny.

Buffalo to Rochester

Rochester to Syracuse

Syracuse to Albany

Albany north through Lake George and Lake Placid

Lake Placid straight over to Portland, Maine

Portland down the coast through Mass., Rhode Island,

then east to Hartford, Ct

Hartford to Corning, Ny

Corning back to South Bend.

Whew! This is going to be rough. Only 7 days.

[threecb]

Wow! Nice trip!

[Bruno_78]

Well, I'm off, a few hours late, but oh well. I'll try to check in with you all and let you know how it's going.

Thanks again for all the help

[Beaver]

Originally posted by Bruno_78
Well, I'm off, a few hours late, but oh well. I'll try to check in with you all and let you know how it's going.

Thanks again for all the help

Good luck and have fun!

[chazwicke]

Yes enjoy! We want a full report.

[Bruno_78]

Well, I just got home this morning.

7.5 days

2578 miles

12 brewpubs

2 beer bars

and 1 brewery

Whew! What a wirlwind. Right now I'm relaxing at home enjoying some homebrew. I took notes on everything, so as soon as I get it finalized, I'll post about the whole trip.

Thanks again to everyone who helped in the planning, and especially to wortchillergoal who was a wonderful host in Syracuse.