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Chicago Gears Up For Inaugural American Beer Classic
May 7, 2013 | Mike Zoller
Chicago’s Soldier Field has hosted a lot of events since it opened in 1924. Besides the Bears, it has hosted college football, ice hockey, World Cup soccer and even the Rolling Stones. But May 11th will be a first for the stadium when the inaugural American Beer Classic takes center stage.
Iron Throne Blonde Ale – Ommegang Brewery
May 7, 2013 | Andy Manshel 2
ABV: 6.5%
IBU: N/A
I’m conflicted; after months of anticipation and searching high & low to find it, I paid the iron price for what was almost assuredly going to be one of my new favorite drinks. But after tracking for Ommegang’s Game of Thrones partnership Iron Throne Blonde Ale, I felt a little let down.
Cult Beers Part 2
May 6, 2013 | Tristan Chan
A few months ago we brought you part one of cult beers. In today’s installment we touch on Dogfish Head, Yuengling, and a couple sours that’ll make you beer drool while packing a pucker.
New Belgium Brewing Company – Blue Paddle
May 6, 2013 | Tristan Chan
Blue Paddle – New Belgium Brewing Company, Fort Collins, CO
ABV: 4.6%
IBU: 33
Available: WA, OR, CA, NV, ID, MT, WY, AZ, CO, NM, TX, KS, NE, SD, ND, … Read More
What to Wear to the Kentucky Derby
May 3, 2013 | Marie DeAeth
Dressing for the Kentucky Derby is arguably one of the trickiest fashion endeavors of the year. For ladies on Halloween, if the packaging said ‘sexy’ and it was totally inappropriate … Read More
Aviator Brewing Company – Hogwild India Pale Ale
May 3, 2013 | Lindsay Krumel
ABV: 6.7%
IBU: a lot (per their website)
Last weekend I went home and, because my parents were in Denver (jealous!), the fridge was pretty empty food wise. Lucky for me there was plenty of beer though! There was the usual Yuengling, some Great Lakes, and then I saw it: Aviator Brewing Company’s Devils Tramping Ground Tripel. Unfortunately, that’s not what I’m reviewing tonight. However, I am showcasing another Aviator beer, their Hogwild India Pale Ale. Read More
Hombrewing – Green Bullet Saison Part 2
May 2, 2013 | Will Dozier
As the weather has gotten warmer I have been craving a light tart saison. Currently I have brewed three of them that are aging away. Recently, I bottled one that was exclusively hopped with Green Bullet hops. I wanted to sit down and post a tasting of this beer.
This beer was brewed back in early January. Here you can see my recipe and brew day notes. The beer is a straightforward take on saison with a base of pilsner malt and some Vienna and wheat to add a bit of complexity. I chose the Green Bullet hops as they are a dual purpose hop that provide ample bittering and aroma. This beer was the first beer that I have gotten a chance to use my new floor corker. Overall I was impressed with the look and the feel of the caged and corked bottles. I do think I added a little too much sugar at bottling as the bottle gushed a bit as I opened it.
Great American Beer Festival Ticket Sales Announced
May 2, 2013 | Tristan Chan 1
The 2013-2014 year is going to be HUGE for craft beer in the state of Colorado. This year Denver will play host to the Craft Brewer’s Conference, the World Beer … Read More
Highland Brewing Company Kashmir IPA
May 2, 2013 | Jason Behler
Highland Brewing Company Kashmir IPA
(6.0% ABV, 60 IBU)
Ashveille, North Carolina has been put on the national craft beer map as of late with the expansion of large western brewing operations to the east coast. Asheville (and the surrounding area) now calls itself home to New Belgium, Oskar Blues, and Sierra Nevada. However, it is Asheville’s own Highland Brewing Company, who have been brewing in this area since the first craft beer boom in the mid-90s, that gets the spotlight in today’s review with their Kashmir IPA.
Boulevard Brewing Co – Tank 7 Farmhouse Ale
May 1, 2013 | Philip Joyce
Boulevard Brewing Company – Tank 7 Farmhouse Ale
ABV: 8.5%
IBU: 38
Lore Brewing Company | Derby Brown Ale
April 30, 2013 | Jason Behler
ABV: 5% | IBU: 40
WARNING: Cheesy horse racing references and puns abound in this review. There are also two allusions to How Stella Got Her Groove Back. I apologize in advance.
Backlash Beer Co’s Salute Epitomizes Boston Spirit
April 29, 2013 | Gabe Bellegard Bastos 2
Although this may not be obvious all the time, the reason why I started writing here is not because I love the Boston beer scene and think it is special and you should be aware of it, though I do. It is because I think Boston, the city, is special, and I humbly hoped I could transmit a little bit of that emotion through my beer writing.
Stone Espresso Imperial Russian Stout 2013 Odd Year Release
April 26, 2013 | Erin Petrey
Getting a Woody – Fifty Fifty Brewing Eclipse
April 25, 2013 | Will Dozier
Fifty Fifty Brewing Eclipse Elijah Craig 12 Year Imperial Stout
Style: Barrel Aged Imperial Stout
ABV: 9.5%
Old Rasputin Russian Imperial Stout
April 25, 2013 | Cory Pelc 1
North Coast Brewing – Old Rasputin Russian Imperial Stout
ABV: 9%
IBU: 75
I consider this to be THE Russian Imperial Stout. The Old Rasputin Russian Imperial Stout brand image is a drawing of Rasputin, the infamous Mad Monk, with a phrase in Russian encircling it – A sincere friend is not born instantly. I beg to differ with this sentiment as I found a quick liquid ‘friend’ in this dark, dry stout from just a few gulps. I’m telling you, on these Colorado cold evenings, this brew can hypnotize you with its healing powers of warmth. Much like Rasputin and his mysteries of healing magic, many are unsure how this ale makes you feel different after just a few pulls, but it really does evoke a sense of liquid sorcery in every sip.
Ultimate 6er – Mad Men
April 24, 2013 | Lindsay Krumel 1
In honor of its return to the airwaves, and sticking with my television theme, I opted to focus today’s article on the main characters of AMC’s hit period drama Mad Men. All I can say is, I hope this 6er is better than their previews this season.
River Horse Belgian Freeze
April 24, 2013 | Katie Chaffee
ABV: 8%
Adult kickball leagues are great. The nostalgic feel of playing kickball in my backyard with my cousins is nice, but when you add beer to that, it’s fantastic. Last Thursday, I had the privilege of substituting in a kickball league in Cincinnati and was pleasantly surprised when I was offered some unique beers by a fellow teammate. One beer I particularly enjoyed was called River Horse Belgian Freeze, brewed and sold only in New Jersey. Therefore, if you ever find yourself visiting Jersey, I highly recommend you buy some of these beers to ease yourself into the experience of some Jersey Shore-esque behavior that seemed to have taken over the state. Read More
Dogfish Head – Immort Ale
April 23, 2013 | Kristin Hubbard
Dogfish Head – Immort Ale
ABV: 11.00%
With a smoked peaty richness and a subtle sweet maple finish Immort Ale is bound to warm even the coldest of hearts in … Read More
The Real Adventures of a PorchDrinker on OKCupid
April 22, 2013 | Marie DeAeth
OKcupid. Yep, that’s right! Fasten your awkward-belts kiddos; we’re goin for a ride! You are on OKcupid right? Well if you are single (or ‘available’) and you’re not already on it, you should be. Why is that? Well because frankly if your commute, your most recent breakup, and the occasional bout with adult acne aren’t enough to make you feel bad, OKcupid can do the rest.
The Fort Collins Brewery’s Hoptitude Imperial Extra Pale Ale
April 22, 2013 | Lauren_Hoff
ABV: 7.5% IBUs: 54
With the Spring weather being so bi-polar lately, I wasn’t sure that I would be able to ride my bike to Fort Collins Brewery to meet with marketing director Charles Stanley and chat beer. I sucked it up, threw on a scarf, and braved the wind. I was going to have a beer after all, The Fort Collins Brewery was releasing their most recent seasonal, Hoptitude Imperial Extra Pale Ale. Read More
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