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2017 Archive

Aug 11, 2017

Alewerks Black Forest

Dessert beers are nothing new. Brewer’ efforts to re-create the flavors of their favorite, after-dinner treat in the form of a big […]

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Aug 10, 2017

Cigar City Divine Blasphemer

I’m both a big fan of Municipal Waste’s brand of high-intensity “party” thrash, as well as, the quality brews that Cigar City […]

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Aug 9, 2017

Starr Hill Resinate Imperial Red IPA

I want to first thank Starr Hill not just for sending along these samples of Resinate Imperial Red IPA, but for crafting […]

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Aug 7, 2017

Starr Hill Festie

Oktoberfest doesn’t actually kick in for another month (+/- a day or two), but that’s not reason we can’t enjoy a bottle […]

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Aug 4, 2017

Kindred Spirits Paid in Full

I’m a big fan of Kindred Spirits’ Headspace, an IPA that is well rounded and packs a ton of hop flavor into […]

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Aug 3, 2017

Kindred Spirits Headspace

I don’t recall fully when Richmond’s Kindred Spirits Brewing started showing up on shelves in the Northern Virginia, but I do remember […]

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Aug 2, 2017

Flying Dog Lemondrop Imperial IPA

The latest release in Flying Dog’s Single Hop Series showcases the Lemondrop hop variety — one that I don’t think I’ve encountered […]

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Jul 31, 2017

Flying Dog Sunflower Pilsner

The latest Flying Dog Brewhouse Rarities is a 5.2% ABV (35 IBU) pilsner brewed with sunflower petals. Proposed by sales team members […]

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Jul 28, 2017

Trinity Brewing Chilly Water

I picked up this wax-sealed bottle of Trinity’s Chilly Waters much earlier this year and held on to it for a month […]

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Jul 26, 2017

Sierra Nevada Partners with Germany’s Brauhaus Miltenberger for Ultimate Oktoberfest Beer

Today Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. gave drinkers a window into a centuries-old German tradition with the introduction of its seasonal Oktoberfest festival […]

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Jul 26, 2017

Trillium Galaxy Cutting Tiles

This can of Trillium’s Galaxy Cutting Tiles was brought down from the Northeast by a coworker of mine. The double IPA is […]

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Jul 26, 2017

Unibroue Unveils New Seasonal Lune de Mie

Quebec’s top craft brewer Unibroue announces the launch of its most recent seasonal offering, Lune de Miel, a specialty brew arriving just […]

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