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Not only has Heartland survived the crash-and-burn death of the microbrew trend, it continues to serve some of the tastiest homegrown beers this side of the East River. Along with the fiveclassics on tap (Cornhusker Lager, Harvest Wheat, Red Rooster Ale, Indiana Pale Ale  and Farmer Jon's Oatmeal Stout), Heartland features seasonal flavors like Summer Apricot Ale and Stumbling Buffalo Brown Ale. For $16.50, you can buy a half-gallon jug filled with your beer of choice and tote it home to share with a friend. And yes, they sell the requisite T-shirts, caps and personalized beer mugs to remember it by. — Michelle Handelman