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2012 Archive

Apr 24, 2012

Gouden Carolus Easter Ale

There are very few things that I love more than a glass of anything from Belgium’s Brouwerij Het Anker — proprietors of […]

Apr 23, 2012

Shipyard Monkey Fist

I do love having a relative who works with one of my favorite breweries. While not available on shelves until early next […]

Apr 20, 2012

New Belgium Biere de Mars

With New Belgium’s presence still relatively nascent in the state of Virginia, I’ve only had the opportunity to have one other release […]

Apr 19, 2012

Samuel Adams Dark Depths

Along with a bottle of their Cinder Bock, I also picked up this bottle of Samuel Adams Dark Depths. And much like […]

Apr 17, 2012

Samuel Adams Cinder Bock

It’s been quite some time since I’ve had anything from Boston Beer Company that wasn’t their standard flagship lager or traditional seasonal […]

Apr 16, 2012

Brewdog Mikkeller I Hardcore You

I Hardcore You is a collaborative effort between the gypsy brewers at Mikkeller and Scotland’s infamous Brewdog. Combining two of the companies’ […]

Apr 13, 2012

Karl Strauss Announces Pro Am Homebrew Contest

Karl Strauss brewing has just announced that they will be hosting a Pro Am homebrew contest. Here are some quick details regarding […]

Apr 13, 2012

Speakeasy Scarface

It’s been a good long while since I last had a beer from California’s Speakeasy Ales. I think it was a Prohibition […]

Apr 12, 2012

Karl Strauss Announced Imperial Collection

San Diego, CA – April 12, 2012–Karl Strauss is unveiling its new Imperial Collection of 22oz specialty bombers featuring amped up versions […]

Apr 12, 2012

Three Heads Brewing Java Sutra

I picked up this bottle of Three Heads Brewing Java Sutra, as well as a bottle of the company’s The Kind (which […]

Apr 10, 2012

Brasserie Dieu du Ciel Solstice D’hiver

You know what I really love about one of my favorite local shops? They continually get these tasty brews from small craft […]

Apr 9, 2012

Highland Brewing Cattail Peak

I do believe that this is my first brew from North Carolina’s Highland Brewing Company. It’s a shame, however, that my introduction […]