Beer Selection at WDW

[IndyDisney]

Hi all -

A pretty random question, but I thought I'd throw it out there for discussion. I know that Disney has the "Wine and Dine" plan or whatever it may be called where they pair your meals with wine and I was wondering if they've paid any attention to the beer selection. I'm a complete beer geek, and am hoping that WDW jumps on the fledgling bandwagon that is Craft Beer and starts offering a wider selection through out the parks (hoping = pipe dream, I know). But basically, other than German beer in Germany, UK beer in Great Britain, and the Gordon-Biersch microbrewery at the Boardwalk, can anyone else point me in the general direction of good beer locations on property (oops, forgot Raglan Road for Irish/British Macrobrews).

Thanks, all.

Cheers,

Dave

 

[palmage]

No real micro brews, good beers from around the world though.
Sam Adams is as micro as it gets.

 

[wdwfan100]

Crews Cup Lounge at the Yacht club is as good a place as I have found for beer selection. It has a decent variety of imports and larger brewers craft beer. There are some fine beers to choose from. Stop by and try it out.

 

[bobjl527]

Hi Dave....

You may want to check out Big River Grille and Brewing Works at the Boardwalk. From what I remember, they have a pretty nice variety of micro brews and seasonal lagers. The food is pretty good too. Hope that helps you out.:slurp:

edit...oops. Is this the same place you mentioned in your thread? (Gordon-Biersch Microbrewery) I wasn't sure if they changed names. Sorry.

 

[IndyDisney]

Hi Dave....

You may want to check out Big River Grille and Brewing Works at the Boardwalk. From what I remember, they have a pretty nice variety of micro brews and seasonal lagers. The food is pretty good too. Hope that helps you out.:slurp:

edit...oops. Is this the same place you mentioned in your thread? (Gordon-Biersch Microbrewery) I wasn't sure if they changed names. Sorry.

It's all good. It is the same place. When I was writing my post the name escaped me, but I knew it was a Gordon-Biersch outfit. Yeah, that shows how much of a geek I am.

I'll have to check out the Yacht Club lounge. I'm all about finding a "go to" place at Disney. My last trip, it was kinda hard to get a beer after a long day at the park unless you want to overpay for a sixer. This may have been affected by my stay at a moderate resort. I may have to kick it up a notch for our next trip (hopefully next summer).

Keep the beer suggestions coming!

Cheers,

Dave

 

[Pumbas Nakasak]

Just please please dont drink the dish water that is passed as beer in the UK pavilion. It really is a poor representation of the fine ales of this fair isle, chemically loaded fizzy water.

 

[PoohBear119]

Just please please dont drink the dish water that is passed as beer in the UK pavilion. It really is a poor representation of the fine ales of this fair isle, chemically loaded fizzy water.

What kind are you referring too? I quite enjoy a Guinness or Strongbow cider from there.

 

[Pumbas Nakasak]

Anything brewed by Bass.

 

[IndyDisney]

Just please please dont drink the dish water that is passed as beer in the UK pavilion. It really is a poor representation of the fine ales of this fair isle, chemically loaded fizzy water.

If you would care to make my discerning beer palate happy, you can gladly ship me a cask of your local pub's finest. And please try to keep it at cellar temp.

-Dave

 

[loweyan]

Additionally they are offering a unique selection of bottled beers as well as organic draft beers at the Wave restaurant (located at the contemporary). They do also offer the draft beers as a tasting flight!

 

[IndyDisney]

Additionally they are offering a unique selection of bottled beers as well as organic draft beers at the Wave restaurant (located at the contemporary). They do also offer the draft beers as a tasting flight!

That's cool. Any specifics on that?

 

[loweyan]

here's the excerpt from their menu about them

Organic Draft Beers
Orlando Brewing Certified Organic Ales
Brewed in accordance with the German Purity Law, these
handcrafted award-winning ales use only Amercian-grown
certified organic barley malt. Low carbonation highlights
distinctive taste from start to finish.

Blonde Ale
This local favorite is a light-bodied blonde ale with subtle malt
sweetness and a crispy dry finish 6.75

Pale Ale
An all-American amber gold pale ale that blends caramel malt
flavor and zesty citrus-toned Cascade hops for the perfect
balance 6.75

Blackwater Dry Porter
Medium-bodied, full-flavored with savory chocolate and roasted
coffee notes deliver this dry porter’s creamy unique flavor 6.75

Organic
Beer Flight
Three Samplings 7-oz each 8.75

16-oz Draft
Bud Light 5.00
Samuel Adams Seasonal or Yuengling
Traditional Lager 5.50
Stella Artois 6.75

Bottled Beers
Stone Mill Organic Pale Ale
100% certified organic barley malt for a classic
taste that is the perfect balance of maltiness and
hop bouquet 5.25
Widmer Hefeweizen
Crisp and refreshing unfiltered American wheat
beer with citrus notes 5.25
Blue Moon Belgian White Ale
Belgian-style wheat ale spiced with coriander
and orange peel 5.25
Grolsch 16-oz Swing Top
A classic, well-balanced, Dutch lager that blends
two types of hops with a dry malt finish 7.25
Redbridge (Gluten-free)
Rich, full-bodied lager brewed from sorghum for
a well-balanced, moderately hopped taste 5.25
Miller Lite 4.25
Budweiser (16-oz) or
Budweiser Select (16-oz) 5.50
Micheob Ultra (16-oz) Samuel Adams,
Heineken, Heineken Premium Light,
Corona Extra, or Corona Light 5.25

 

[coulty]

Just please please dont drink the dish water that is passed as beer in the UK pavilion. It really is a poor representation of the fine ales of this fair isle, chemically loaded fizzy water.

Whan we were there in january the UK was the only place she could buy strongbow cider she seemed pretty pleased with it.

 

[palmage]

Good job !!!

 

[Pumbas Nakasak]

Whan we were there in january the UK was the only place she could buy strongbow cider she seemed pretty pleased with it.

Cider wasnt beer the last time I looked.:shrug:

 

[PoohBear119]

Whan we were there in january the UK was the only place she could buy strongbow cider she seemed pretty pleased with it.

Try a half strongbow half boddingtons the next time you go. You get beer and cider, very nice!

 

[wolf29]

You might think about heading over to DAKL and trying some of the African Beers they have. I believe they also have some in AK.

 

[IndyDisney]

You might think about heading over to DAKL and trying some of the African Beers they have. I believe they also have some in AK.

Nice. Thanks for that tidbit.

 

[DivineMadness7]

Try a half strongbow half boddingtons the next time you go. You get beer and cider, very nice!

I'm going to have to pass this along to my dad, he's recently become a HUGE Boddingtons fan.

I'm hoping to try the stuff at the Boardwalk this trip. I'll be there for Food & Wine fest though, so I might have to pick and choose a bit! I'm a little girl and can't hold my drink as well as I could in college! :hurl:

And to IndyDisney, greetings from your neighbor in DuBois! :wave: This was a great idea for a thread.

 

[PrincessK]

Hopping on the Beer Bandwagon:

Does anyone know if Sam Adams (specifically Sammy Light) is available anywhere?

That may be the Boston-gal in me, though....:shrug: