10113Zombie Dust By 3 Floyds Brewing The West Coast has Pliny The Elder and the East Coast has Heady Topper but does the Midwest have a Pale Ale that is equally loved? While it is not nearly as hard to find, Zombie Dust is one of the most praised beers with […]
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0211Sam ’76 By Samuel Adams I often wonder what it is like to be on the leadership team of a company like Samuel Adams. They have a lot of influence and power in the industry but they also face real issues as the craft beer movement has become so localized. Innovation […]
0010Now that July has begun, I am already missing the “cooler” days of June. The heat of summer is here but there’s also lots of great beer to help deal with the high temperatures. And just like the cooler weather, I’ll also miss the beer that I had in June; […]
0002Dale’s Pale Ale By Oskar Blues Brewery My craft beer journey took a very odd path. When it comes to IPAs and Pale Ales, I didn’t care for them much at first. However, I really loved Double IPAs. The added ABV helped “sweeten” up the beer considerably which makes the bitterness […]
0000Jet Black Heart By BrewDog I have mixed emotions when it comes to craft beer on nitro. Regardless of whether it’s on draft or canned, some beers are elevated by the use of nitro while others taste worse. While stouts normally do well with nitro, there’s no guarantee that a beer […]
0000Hop-On By Abita Brewing I haven’t tried many beers from Abita. For one reason or another, I tend to skip over them and drink hyper local beer or something that catches my eye. But when multiple people told me to check out the Abita Hop-On, I knew I had to give […]
3004 Scrimshaw Pilsner By North Coast Brewing There are certain styles that I tend to overlook on a regular basis. One of those is Pilsner. There’s nothing wrong with the Pilsner style but I rarely seek it out. But recently I learned something that made me run out and pick up […]
1000Obsidian Stout By Deschutes Brewery For most of us, we live in areas where spring is quickly turning into summer and the temperatures are warming up. That should be a signal to drink lighter beers but I can’t deny that I love stouts year round. A great stout option in […]
1001Golden Monkey By Victory Brewing There are so many different styles of beer that it’s really intimidating to learn about all of them. However, one style that has great history and a unique yeast flavor are Belgian style beers. Golden Monkey is an example of a Belgian-Style Tripel and is a […]
0000Stone IPA By Stone Brewing Trends and fads are often what get the most attention in the craft beer industry. We are always on the hunt for something unique, rare, or ultra local. But that doesn’t mean we should look past the classics. Stone IPA is a beer that has outlasted […]
0100Bourbon Barrel-Aged Axis Mundi w/ Coffee & Vanilla By MadTree Brewing Aging / cellaring craft beer is a popular part of the hobby for many enthusiasts. It can allow a beer to develop and become something unique and special. This is especially true of barrel-aged stouts. And while I don’t age […]
1302Have you had a chance to try the Best New England IPAs? Chances are you haven’t because most require lining up at the local brewery just to have the opportunity to buy them. For most craft beer drinkers, they aren’t interested in spending half of a day trying to buy […]