Category Archives: Beer Reviews
Melange A Trois. Nebraska Brewing does it again.
I really must visit Papallion, Nebrasaka at some point. Yes, I’ll get a chance to meet Tyson Arp, the genius behind these brews, and Paul Kavaulik, fouunder and brewer at the Great American Beer Festival next month. But to truly … Continue reading
Renegade IPA – Estes Park Brewing Company
Ok, beer review! It’s been a little while since I did one. This time around I choose one I brought back from Colorado in June. The Renegade IPA from Estes Park Brewing in…you guessed it, Estes Park, Colo! This nice … Continue reading
Nebraska Brewing Co and Black Betty, A Whisky Barrel Aged Imperial Stout
I have a confession to make. I’ve never been to the Nebraska Brewing Co. I’ve haven’t been to many of the breweries who make the fine hoppy, fermented beverages I enjoy. With Nebraska Brewing though it certainly seems as if … Continue reading
Fredericksburg Brewing Co's Hoppy Holidaze Strong Ale
The Fredericksburg Brewing Company is tucked away in the heart of the Texas Hill Country. This area of Texas is a somewhat well-known, yet also underrated and hidden as well. I got the chance to come back to a fantastic … Continue reading
Sierra Nevada/Dogfish Head's Life and Limb
Let me first say, that I love collaboration beers. They often take the best of each brewery and mix it all up into one fantastic beer. The latest is ‘Life and Limb’ the American Strong Ale brewed with maple and … Continue reading
Great Divide Brewing Co's Saint Bridget's Porter
Saint Bridget’s is an example of an American Porter which is based on the English Porter style. This style typically has a high hop flavor to it, lots of malt, often chocolate and coffee flavors as well. Introduced to the … Continue reading
Freetail Brewing Co's 2009 4Shadow
Freetail Brewing Co is one unique brewpub, determined to change your perception of beer and of Texas craft brews (Yes, we have very good craft brews here in Texas)! Born out of inspiration in 2005 while at Chama River Brewing … Continue reading
Maredsous 8
“One of the most beautiful abbeys in Belgium, the Abbey of Maredsous, was founded in 1872 by the Beuron Abbey in Germany under the guidance of Hildebrand de Hemptinne. He was a Belgian monk at Bueron, and later became abbot … Continue reading
Juxtaposition brought to you by Stone Brewing Co, Cambridge Brewing and Scotland's BrewDog
Juxtaposition is the second collaboration Stone has done. This time with Cambridge Brewing of Cambridge, MA and BrewDog hailing all the way from Scotland. All three known for aggressive and adventurous brews. Stone we know about. Now in Escondido, CA, … Continue reading
Dogfish Head's Burton Baton
I’ve used this before, but Dogfish Head tells their tale much better than I… “The story of Dogfish Head began in June of 1995 when we opened Dogfish Head Brewings & Eats, the first state’s first brewpub opened in the … Continue reading