Sixpoint Brewing – The Crisp

ABV 5.4% IBU’s 42

Although they are coming up on their 10-year anniversary, I did not become very familiar with Sixpoint Brewing until GABF of last year. Since then, it seems I am constantly introduced to more awesome facts about them. Not to mention their great beer. Just last night, I found myself in front of a phenomenal Chicago centric beer list, however I chose Sixpoint’s The Crisp, a combination of a German and Bohemian Pilsner.

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Awesomesauce- Suri’s Burn Book

“Oh my god, Karen, you can’t just ask people why they’re white!”

“You smell like a baby prostitute”

“Is butter a carb?”

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Balboa Lager – Cervecería Nacional (Panama)

ABV: 4.8%

For today’s beer showcase, I ask you to indulge me the tropical fantasy that surrounds Balboa Lager from Panama’s Cervecería Nacional. Let us escape the chill that for us Northern climes has firmly set in and imagine ourselves *Bob Barker voice* jet setting off to beautiful Panama!

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Begyle Brewing Company – Flannel Pajamas Stout

ABV: 5.4%

It happened. It has officially gotten cold. My heat has been on. Friends in the suburbs have mentioned snow. Hibernation is impending. Time to stay in, marathon through Netflix and jump into flannel pajamas. Better yet, DRINK Flannel Pajamas stout. That’s right, the smooth, warm and inviting brew by one of Chicago’s newest breweries Begyle Brewing is sure to be a hit.

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Fat Bottom Brewing | Black Betty IPA

IBU: 56 | ABV: 4.4%

This time last year, the only beer I consumed for about two weeks straight was Fat Bottom‘s Black Betty IPA. It’s the first brewery to even exist in East Nashville (which literally just means that it’s the first brewery in Nashville that’s across the river from the heart of downtown), and for some reason that made this place a VERY big deal.

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Great Divide- Yeti Imperial Stout

Great Divide, Denver, CO
Yeti- Imperial Stout (Perennial)
9.5 % ABV
75 IBU

With Halloween recently ended, I thought it was prevalent to include a costume idea for next year. Whether is be a fictional superhero, our favorite movie character, or the most elusive monster in American culture, our ambitions know no bounds. Moreover, who wouldn’t want to spot a seven-foot Sasquatch walking around. Read More

Préambule – Brasserie Thiriez and Akim T

ABV: 5.8%

I have to be honest. I bought Préambule based on the label. I thought the bubbles were neat. And while you shouldn’t judge a beer by its label, I did pretty well this time around. But I wouldn’t have been as surprised by this provocative little beer if I had bothered to read what was written instead of fawning over the nice packaging.  Read More

AHA Learn to Homebrew Day

What: American Homebrewers Association Learn to Homebrew Day! Read More

Caldera Brewing Company – India Pale Ale

ABV: 6.1%

IBU’s: 94

Being the only hophead in the house, I volunteered to act as the guinea pig for Caldera’s India Pale Ale, one of the beers from my dad’s most recent Craft Beer Club shipment. On this gloomy fall day, the bright can in and of itself was just the pick me up I needed, not to mention the beer inside. Read More

Ultimate 6er | It’s the Great Pumpkin Beer, Charlie Brown!

It’s that time of year again, when the leaves begin to turn from their summery, verdant green to all shades of red, orange, and yellow. And they reach their peak crunchiness for the most satisfying of leaf stepping. It is finally time to don sweaters and cozy scarves. The winds begin to bring in a chill, and with those crisper temperatures come the familiar smells and tastes of fall: pumpkin and spice. Many look forward to enjoying that first slice of pumpkin pie, or perhaps that Pumpkin Spice latte in the morning (with the honorable mention of gorging on Halloween candy). But for us PorchDrinkers, we look forward to the release of the spicy, oh so delicious pumpkin beers. So here are a few of the best pumpkin beers I’ve sampled this season to cozy up with during the autumnal days ahead.

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Shipyard Brewing Co. | Pumpkinhead

It seems like everyone has gotten in on the pumpkin game these days. Once fall hits, pumpkin fever infects us all and we just want more of it! Luckily, I think I have found the cure to the sickness. Well, I shouldn’t say cure, because once it’s gone, it leaves you craving for this orange and blue aluminum can to come charging back for more. Read More

Festiv-Ale 2013; A time to drink AND give back!

Among all the times we geek out for beer fests, rare releases, GABF (…the list goes on), I began to recently notice the phenomenal outpour (pun intended) of charity beer … Read More

Portland Fresh Hop Festival Review

Few things get me more excited than fresh hop season in Oregon.  When I moved to Portland in 2010, I went to many of the medium to large-size summer … Read More

Awesomesauce- Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee

Quick, name the first comedian you can think of who LOVES cars….besides Jay Leno.

Ok, so I was thinking of Jerry Seinfeld.  The car lover in question resurfaced in 2012 … Read More

Tales of Snallygaster

Saturday wasn’t one of those brilliant, orange-and-red autumn days. It was windy, threatened rain and was one of the first chilly days Washington, D.C. has experienced this fall.

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Victory Brewing Company – Dirt Wolf D.I.P.A.

Today we’re joined by Vin, founder of Bier Battered.com, a fantastic new startup beer site.  He’s guest blogging for us and sharing his showcase of Victory Brewing Company Dirt Wolf … Read More

Ultimate 6er | Fall Fun

As October gets into full swing and the morning temperatures continue to drop, an Ultimate Fall 6er designed specifically for this beautiful season only seems appropriate. Get your mittens and your pumpkins and your s’mores and lets do this. Read More

Weyerbacher – Heresy Russian Imperial Stout

ABV 8.00%

Being a sports fan in Philadelphia right now SUCKS. Whether you are a Foles fan or if you hate Vick, there really isn’t much going on down on … Read More

Three memories from GABF

Now that I am finally back in the friendly confines of Boston and away from people graciously shoving beer into my face, I’ve had the chance to detox a little bit, and I’ve been able to gather some quick memories from a wonderful visit to the Great American Beer Festival. This won’t be some cohesive, extensive recap, but rather the random memories of GABF that I’ll look back on for years and years to come.

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New Belgium Brewing | Accumulation White IPA

New Belgium Accumulation White IPA

ABV: 6.2%

IBU: 70

When thinking of Winter seasonals, one usually gravitates towards stouts, porters, and Christmas-y spiced ales.  However, New Belgium sees your traditional winter seasonals and raises you a White IPA.

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