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2014 Archive

Jul 21, 2014

Stone Brewing to Open Production Brewery and Destination Restaurant in Berlin

Press Release ESCONDIDO, CA (July 19, 2014) – The 10th largest craft brewer in the United States, Stone Brewing Co., today announced […]

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Jul 21, 2014

Off Color Brewing Troublesome

Gose is an un-filtered wheat beer usually brewed with coriander and salt, as well as additional lactic acid bacteria (lactobacillus) added in […]

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Jul 18, 2014

Smuttynose Brewing Smuttlabs Red Wine Barrel Aged Winter Ale

The minute I saw this bottle of Smuttynose Smuttlabs Red Wine Barrel Aged Winter Ale on the shelf back in mid April […]

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Jul 17, 2014

Flying Dog Raging Bitch and CAO Gold Pairing

Back in late June, I received a promotional package from Flying Dog Brewing and CAO Cigars. The companies have joined forces to […]

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Jul 16, 2014

Unita Brewing Detour

My experience with Uinta Brewing hasn’t been one of extremes. Their products, with the exception of a couple, have always sort of […]

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Jul 15, 2014

Ithaca Beer Co. Flower Power

I don’t believe that I’ve had any products from New York’s Ithaca Beer Company in my drinking lifetime, but if you’re going […]

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Jul 14, 2014

Stone Brewing Co. Releases Stone w00tstout 2.0

Press Release ESCONDIDO, CA (July 14, 2014) – In 2013, Stone Brewing Co. CEO & Co-founder Greg Koch invited long-time friend, actor […]

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Jul 14, 2014

Boulevard Brewing Grainstorm Black Rye IPA

Just about everything that I’ve had from Boulevard Brewing’s Smokestack Series has been excellent. The 7.7% ABV Grainstorm Black Rye IPA is […]

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Jul 11, 2014

Victory Brewing Moving Parts IPA

The premise behind Victory Brewing’s new Moving Parts IPA isn’t necessarily a new concept. Brewers, for decades, have had to adjust recipes […]

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Jul 10, 2014

Brooklyn Brewery Wild Streak

I initially held out for a while before eventually succumbing to and purchasing this bottle of Brooklyn’s Wild Streak. I’m not sure […]

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Jul 9, 2014

Flying Dog Snake Dog IPA and CAO OSA Sol Pairing

I’m not what one would call an cigar expert, but I have had my share throughout the years — the full-flavored La […]

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Jul 8, 2014

Old Bust Head Brewery Bust Head English Pale Ale

Along with a six pack of Old Bust Head’s Wildcat IPA that I purchased a while back, I also snagged a sixer […]

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