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Cranker’s Brewery | Fifth Voyage

May 3, 2016 |

Since moving out to a lake, my dad divides his life between Ski Season (meaning winter) and Other Ski Season (meaning there’s no ice and he can water ski/wake board). … Read More

Raleigh Brewing | Moravian Rhapsody

May 2, 2016 |

ABV: 5.2% | IBU: 37

For North Carolinians (and adventurous travelers) who are new to the craft beer scene, and for those same North Carolinians who love hoppy beers, but don’t know it yet, a brewery at the heart of the state has the perfect introductory beer for you.Moravian Rhapsody Can Read More

MadTree Brewing | Galaxy High Imperial IPA

April 29, 2016 |

ABV: 10.2% | IBU:120

‘Tis the season for Imperial IPAs! MadTree Brewing in Cincinnati, Ohio is kicking off their High series this year with Galaxy High in cans. It was released … Read More

Westbrook Brewing Co. | One Claw

April 28, 2016 |

When I think about the lowcountry of South Carolina, a few things come to mind: oyster roasts, Spanish moss, and Westbrook Brewing Company’s One Claw.

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Silver City Brewery | Nice Day IPA

April 27, 2016 |

ABV: 5.5% | IBU: 45

PorchDrinking.com recently met with Daniel Frantz of Silver City Brewery – based in Bremerton, Washington. Frantz, Silver City’s Marketing/Graphics Design/PR guru, took a short break from juggling his many … Read More

New Belgium Brewing | Heavy Melon Watermelon Lime Ale

April 26, 2016 |

5% ABV

I remember the days where the family would gather in the backyard, the grill was in full use, the volleyball net was up and the weather was just … Read More

Adroit Theory Brewing Company | The Devil Made Me

April 25, 2016 |

ABV: 7.5% | IBU: 33

The beers at Adroit Theory Brewing Company are, as they say, “not for the faint of heart.” In keeping with their slogan of “Consume Life. Drink Art”, one might consider their beers quite the artistic achievement.

Art is about looking for the extraordinary in the ordinary and finding the unfamiliar in the familiar. It stirs up emotions. It might make you uncomfortable, or maybe you forge a deep and lasting connection with a certain piece that speaks to you. I’d say Adroit Theory is doing just that with their beers, adding what might be to some the “unfamiliar” (like fresh basil, various peppers or hibiscus) into what’s familiar to all of us (IPAs, porters and saisons). There’s a lot of creativity and imaginative thinking going on at Adroit Theory, and they’re forcing the craft beer drinker to move outside their comfort zone with unique and bold beer flavors. Read More

Stillwater Artisan Ales & Westbrook Brewing Company | Gose Gone Wild

April 22, 2016 |

ABV: 4.3%

Goses are now a staple for bottle shops across the country as the American craft beer market has embraced their tart, refreshing taste. The style’s availability is at the point where you can breakdown what goses you will find from state-to-state. I’ve seen Victory’s Kirsch Gose and Devils Backbone’s Cran-Gose in several places but until today, Gose Gone Wild was the one elusive gose I’ve been unable to acquire. My guess is that with the name Westbrook attached, it’s very attractive to the beer sharing community as the original Westbrook Gose is.

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Schlafly | Summer Patio Pack

April 21, 2016 |

It warms both my heart and my beer gut to learn that Schlafly Beer has decided to just skip spring and move right into summer after announcing they’ve assembled their newest Summer Patio Pack.

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Christian Moerlein Brewing Co. | Plum Street Wheat Ale

April 20, 2016 |

Summer is on the horizon which means it’s time for endless sunshine, pool parties, and most importantly, day drinking. With the rise of sessional style beers, breweries are coming up … Read More

Right Brain Brewery | Naughty Girl Stout

April 19, 2016 |

ABV: 6.4%

I’m a sucker for Girl Scout cookies. When the little ladies are selling door-to-door, I lose control and start checking off order-form-boxes wildly. When they’re sitting at a table outside the supermarket, I slide my arm across the display shoveling all available product into the cart. And of course, I double down on Thin Mints. Read More

Cheboygan Brewing Company | Blood Orange Honey

April 18, 2016 |

Photo credit: Alicia Lemorie, Cheboygan Brewing Company

5.7% ABV

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Palisade Brewing Company | Soul Shakin’ Imperial Red

April 15, 2016 |

ABV: 7.5% ABV | IBU: 66

A party is supposed to be a good place to hang out — a bitchin’ time as they might have once said. A party is where you gather with friends, or go to make new ones. Soul Shakin’ Imperial Red Ale is a new friend from a brewing company we have come to know and love, so it gets to be a bit of both. Read More

Carton Brewing Company | Cosmonaut

April 14, 2016 |

If you’ve ever had a freeze-dried ice cream sandwich, you’d remember flavor that was not overwhelming. More subtle than apparent, the taste of food designed to be consumed in outer … Read More

Abita Brewing Company | Wrought Iron IPA

April 13, 2016 |

New Orleans, Louisiana – a place for me that is synonymous with family vacations, troubling questions about how my mother has so many beads, outrageous food and of course, one of a kind beer. More specifically Abita Brewing. Nothing goes with silky, salty oysters, spicy, succulent crawfish and hearty jambalaya better than a nice cold Abita Amber or perhaps the better-known Purple Haze.

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Avery Brewing Company | Daywalker

April 12, 2016 |

ABV: 5.8% | IBUs: 5

Back in the day, while living the dream as a carefree twenty-one year old in Boulder, I had my first Avery Brewing Company Tap Room … Read More

Bronx Brewery B-Sides | Rye Fidelity Imperial RIPA

April 11, 2016 |

ABV: 8.1%

BREWING: March – April

Rye Fidelity Imperial RIPA, the fourth of the B-Sides series, is already a leading fan favorite and I can see why. Coming straight out of the tanks at an impressive 8.1% ABV, your palate takes a punch from a pouring of flavors that will have you straying from your typical devotions.

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Shades of Pale Brewing | Saint Blackout

April 8, 2016 |

ABV: 8.6%IBU: 85

Hey friends! Its springtime and we are looking forward to beautiful weather, outdoor adventures and excellent beers. We recently attended the ReAle Homebrew competition, a tailgate-style … Read More

Conquest Brewing Co. | Artemis Blonde

April 7, 2016 |

ABV: 4.2% | IBU: 25

I am home from work at 10:00pm tonight, a little late at night but that is the schedule I am on right now. I want to … Read More

5 Rabbit Cerveceria | CaCao Imperial Stout

April 6, 2016 |

ABV: 10.7% | IBU: 22

There are those days that just become overwhelming at a certain point. Where it seems that the daily grind keeps testing your boundaries with an … Read More