MMMmmmm Beer. (Droooooooool)

[hAm53]

So what are the not to miss beers around WDW. We plan on munching around EPCOT one night, and seem to remember something about some beer in Germany or Norway that rocks, but is only sold in WDW. Also, are there any special brews at any of the lounges at the resorts (we're staying at POR, and already have plans to hang w/ Bob Jackson one night)
We're also eating at:
Citricos, Le Cellier, and the Cali Grille, and the ESPN Club. Although taking a trip to the WL, Yacht Club, or Beach Club could be arranged if there's a not to be missed brew.

~ Chris

 

[ayimapt]

Hii Chris,
There is a Micro Brewery on the Boardwalk....the name of the restaurant is escapping me. There is seating right on the boardwalk...it is very casual and not high priced...might be worth a try...
Have a great time!
Angela

 

[CheshireVal]

The Norwegian beer is called Ringnes, which is really good. The beer in Germany is just Beck's, so it's nothing special.

You can also get some cool African beers at Animal Kingdom Lodge (even in the food court!)

 

[HauntedMansionGeek]

Oh beer YUM!! I couldn't agree with you more.

We found a huge variety at the Crew's Cup Lounge (I think that's what it's called).....at the Yacht Club. So many to choose from!!!

Have fun sippin' some brews.

 

[Uncleromulus]

Ringes is good beer!!
You won't find much of a selection at Citricos, Cali grill, or even the Espn Club. However, Big River Grille (also on the Boardwalk) is a microbrewry, and they usually have something good on tap. (Which is another sore point with beer at WDW--VERY little on tap at most restaurants, many have none on tap).
At the ALK you can get Zambezi and Casablanca--may also find Safari Amber.
Le Cellier does have several intersting selections, including Maudite.
Port Orleans has (or had) Dixie Blackened Vodoo.
And as hauntedMansionGeek says, the Crews Cup Lounge has the largest selection--about 30 or so offerings. Now many are the "usual suspects", but you may find a special brew that you like.
The territory Lounge at the WL has (or had) Michelob Honey Lager on tap.
Should note that all of the above is quite subject to "change" as the hotel restaurants in particular often change/eliminate selections. Their theory on beer seems to be what I gathered from a server at Jikos--when I asked why they had eliminated Safari Amber from that restaurants menu, he replied that no one ordered it, and besides, they wanted to make room for more wine!!
IF you can possibly get over to Celebration, the Celebration Town Tavern has 99 beers--I had Lion Lager and Blue Moon there on my last visit.

 

[hAm53]

Rignes, that's the one. I knew I'd recognize it when I saw it.
I was really suprised (aka: disappointed) to find out how many places didn't have any bear on tap. I mean even the Cali Grill, where wer're dropping over $100 for two of us, and I can't even get a draft. C'mon. Too bad all wine tastes like nail polish to me.

~ Chris

 

[Uncleromulus]

Not only can't you get a draft at California Grill, their beer list is--well-nonexistant. What little they have isn't even printed on the menu,or on a drink list .
The wine list is huge--you'll need to ask the server about any beers. Last trip there, Anchor Steam was the best they could do beyond a few of the usual suspects.
BUt you know, this isn't too unusual. Nite befor last we went to our local Macaroni Grill, where (for some reason) they've always had Honey Lager on draft. When I asked for one this trip, the server came back to tell me it was off tap--but then beamed proudly when she said it had been replaced by Michelob Ultra...
Wow--------.
When I asked why the change, she went over to the bartender, who said virtually no one ever orderd Honey Lager (our server had never even served one!!) and "tons" of people had been demanding Ultra.
So there you have it--.
I had to settle for Perroni in a bottle. Took something off the meal enjoyment.