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May 05, 2008
12:08
Left Hand - Widdershins Barleywine
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Left Hand released their ‘Big Mo’ series in February and although I’m a little late for the seasonal party with these, I still feel like having a nice, big, malty brew sometimes, so here we go. I feel like most folks associate Barleywine-Style Ales with seasonal brews, but I actually enjoy them year-round, especially [...]
April 18, 2008
0:06
Avery - Collaboration not Litigation Ale
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In case you don’t know the story about this beer, here it is in a nutshell. Vinnie Cilurzo of Russian River Brewing and Adam Avery of Avery Brewing realized that they both had a ‘Salvation’ in their respective stable of beers. Instead of squabbling over the rights to the name, they decided to [...]
April 14, 2008
10:13
Grimbergen - Dubbel
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If you’re new to the Belgian style then this might just be the place to start. I originally tried the Grimbergen Dubbel with a pretty heavy meal, so I wanted to try it again - this time without food - to see if it was enjoyable as I remembered. It poured a [...]
April 13, 2008
12:29
Flying Dog - Garde Dog
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Flying Dog surprised me with another round of beer-mail last week, this time with their seasonal brew, Garde Dog. It’s a Bie’re de Garde, a style which lies somewhere between a light Belgian and a Saison and is intended to be a light, semi-complex but highly drinkable beer. Let’s see… The pour [...]
11:41
Terrapin - Rye Squared
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It was a good day when I strolled into my bottle shop to find the Terrapin Rye Squared, a beer I haven’t seen in this market before. I love the Terrapin Rye Pale Ale and an Imperial version sounds perfectly awesome right about now. I grabbed a 4-pack and hustled home to get [...]
March 27, 2008
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Avery - Mephistopheles’ Stout
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Whoa! I guarantee that’s the first thing you’ll say if you try this beer. It’s an unapologetically gigantic American Style Imperial Stout which boasts tons of flavor and a huge malt profile - dense, with a choco-fruity character and a freakish 16% abv. Yea, it’s all that. I’ve tried some ‘Imperial’ [...]
February 21, 2008
0:02
Stone - Old Guardian Barleywine (early 2007 release)
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Stone. Love ‘em or hate ‘em, you can’t deny that they’ve made their mark as a brewery who’s not afraid to push the envelope. (see Ruination) The Old Guardian Barleywine Style Ale is a staple for Stone and just so happens to be a very well-respected brew among those folks who are into [...]
February 11, 2008
23:50
Fort Collins Brewery - Double Chocolate Stout
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I love a Chocolate Stout, so a Double Chocolate Stout sounds absolutely, doubly delicious to me. I recently reviewed the Fort Collins ‘regular’ Chocolate Stout and was really excited to try the Imperial version of the brew. If you read the “That’s a lot of stout, man” post, you’ll remember that we thought [...]
February 09, 2008
22:55
Sierra Nevada - Bigfoot Barleywine
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I feel like I should start by saying that Sierra Nevada is one of my favorite American breweries. Interestingly, none of their beers are truly my all out favorite in any category, but overall I really respect the quality, consistency and general coolness that defines the brand. Recently, the Anniversary Ale became my [...]
February 02, 2008
23:10
Bluegrass Brewing Company - Bearded Pat’s Barleywine
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A few nights ago I was enjoying a Jefferson’s Reserve Bourbon Barrel Stout from the Bluegrass Brewing Company and I decided to check out their (recently re-worked) website for a gander at some of the other beers in their stable. I soon discovered that they have a winter seasonal offering called the Bearded Pat’s [...]
January 31, 2008
0:37
Don’t call it a comeback…
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I’ve been thinking about the forthcoming hop shortage and wondering what impact, other than price, it will have on American beer-making in the coming months. You could argue that the American craft brew scene has been somewhat dominated in the last few years by big hop profile beers, of which I’m a huge fan. [...]
January 30, 2008
12:16
art and beer - this should be interesting
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There’s an interesting article on BehindTheBeer.com about Jonathan Richter, a Nashville artist who paints an entire picture in the time it takes to finish a pint of beer. Talented dude, and a cool concept as well. Check out the full article here.
January 29, 2008
23:10
That’s a lot of Stout, man (part deux)
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In case you missed it, this is a little series about a recent ‘Stout Night’ I shared with my buddy, Jim. We tried 11 brews in all and my / our thoughts are summarized here in this two part review. If you missed part one, scroll down a bit to read it. So [...]
January 21, 2008
23:51
That’s a lot of Stout, man… (part one)
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I think it might be time for me to admit that I have a small obsession with stouts these days. I can’t stop, people. I need them, and they need me. Stouts…you complete me. Actually, they’re making me fat, but I don’t care - I can buy bigger clothes. So, here’s the [...]
January 14, 2008
23:40
Left Hand - Imperial Stout
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It’s winter, so I’m drinking big beers these days. Sometimes really big beers. I find myself drawn to anything with Imperial in the name, and when it’s describing a stout, all the better. Left Hand always seems to have their head in the game, so I thought I’d give the Imperial [...]
January 02, 2008
22:58
Avery - Old Jubilation
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In the spirit of the season I decided to try another Winter Warmer style ale, this time from Avery. Their Old Jubilation is an English Strong Ale, but serves as the brewer’s seasonal offering, even though it’s not your typical spice-fest like other seasonal beers. Actually, the thing I like most about [...]
December 18, 2007
23:37
Flying Dog - hey, thanks for the beer!
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After my review of the Flying Dog Double Dog Double Pale Ale, I was honored and a little surprised by a comment from Stephanie from the brewery. She thanked me for writing about the beer and offered to send me a few more to try when I had the chance. Of course, being [...]
23:22
Flying Dog - K-9 Cruiser Winter Ale
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The first brew I tried in the “It’s really cool when breweries send you beer” session was the K-9 Cruiser Winter Ale. We all know winter warmers can run the gamut of great to terrible, so I had no pre-conceived ideas about what this beer would taste like. I guess I was expecting [...]
21:13
Flying Dog - Gonzo Imperial Porter
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The second beer in the “why aren’t all breweries as cool as Flying Dog session” was the Gonzo Imperial Porter. As the name would suggest, it’s a big, robust Porter that may be a little crazy - but in a cool Jack Nicholson Psycho kind of way. The pour was almost black and [...]
December 17, 2007
23:17
Flying Dog - Wild Dog Collaborator Doppelbock
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The third installment in the Flying Dog promo session is the Collaborator Doppelbock. All in all, my least favorite of the three, as it didn’t really distinguish itself as much as the other two I tried. The pour yielded a nice mahogany color and a smallish head. There was not a lot on [...]
20:02
North Coast Brewing - Old Stock Ale (2004)
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I don’t know how I found this beer, but I did, and I’m really stoked about it. This was the 2004 vintage from North Coast and it pours a brownish deep red with a pretty insignificant head. The nose is rich and sweet, with nods towards tawny Port, fruit and a hint of vanilla. [...]
December 16, 2007
16:52
Samuel Adams - Hallertau Imperial Pilsner
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Sam Adams begins their description of this beer (and themselves) by saying, “Yes, we’re a little obsessed with hops.” And they continue by saying the beer is “brewed as a showcase for the hops, this bold brew highlights the spicy, citrus flavors and aromas of the Hallertau Mittelfrueh hops that are abundant in [...]
December 01, 2007
23:30
Samuel Smith’s - Organic Tadcaster
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Organic beer you say? OK, I’m game. If there is one beermaker that deserves the benefit of the doubt it’s Sam Smith’s, considering they have such a solid brand and consistently produce great beer. I’m familiar with the *regular* Tadcaster, so I was looking forward to tasting the organic differences. All [...]
22:20
Bluegrass Beer Company - Jefferson’s Reserve Bourbon Barrel Stout
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This beer may just win the longest name in history contest. I’ll have to check on that. What I know for sure is that BBC ages the stout for around 60 days in oak barrels from McLain & Kyne’s Jefferson’s Reserve bourbon. Cool idea, and it works. The nose has more than [...]
18:39
Ayinger - Celebrator
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The Celebrator is a beer I’ve seen for years but, for whatever reason, never ended up buying. I’ve never been a *huge* bock fan and a doppelbock seemed, well, doubly less appealing. Umm…I was wrong. This is an outstanding and very enjoyable beer which is highly drinkable and complex without being overbearing. [...]
November 23, 2007
23:43
flying dog - double dog double pale ale
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You need to have a seat for this one. This is not a tailgate beer or something you drink just to wash down some buffalo wings. It’s large (10% abv) so moderation needs to at least be considered. As with most Imperial style beers, it’s a sipper to say the least. [...]
November 21, 2007
23:10
Dogfish Head - 60 minute IPA
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If you’re familiar with Dogfish Head then you’ve tried this beer; but I thought I would start my reviews with the most accessible offering first, then move to the big dogs (with fish heads…weird). The 60 minute pours like a typical IPA, capping out somewhere between a one and two finger head which lasts [...]
November 11, 2007
2:04
Michelob Ultra
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I typically enjoy a great American IPA, but I thought I’d explore some of the lighter, pilsner-style beers which are so popular in bars and Applebee’s restaurants throughout the world. I’m just kidding, this beer is only good for people trying to ween themselves off wine coolers. - that would be a 1 [...]
November 07, 2007
22:56
Sierra Nevada - Harvest Fresh Hop Ale
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When I first heard of the Harvest Ale, I made it my mission to find one here in Nashville - a town not noted for being all that friendly to hard-to-find beers. Well, thanks to my buddy Jim, I found one. By one, I mean one beer. Hey, at least it’s a big-ass [...]
November 04, 2007
21:46
Sierra Nevada - Anniversary Ale
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If you’re a fan of Sierra Nevada’s Pale Ale, you’ll really dig the Anniversary Ale. It’s a beautiful beer, with it’s copper coloring and long-lasting, rocky head - which sustains with nice lacing throughout the life of the pint. The taste is essentially a more refined version of the Pale, with a little [...]
21:18
Behind the Beer
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The nice thing about brewing your own beer is sharing the finished product with your friends. Part of the excitement is not only the way it tastes, but the story of how the pint was created. A couple of my buddies have taken their obsession hobby to a new level of geekdom by [...]
16:46
My Beer Blog
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Hey everybody, I guess it was time for me to start a WordPress Blog, so here it is. I’ll post every now and then on things I like - mostly beer, I’m guessing. Check back in whenever you want an update on what I’ve tried recently. I plan on doing my own version of [...]

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