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Mar 14, 2016

Flying Dog Fever Dream

I’ve had some wacky dreams in my time — a memorable occasion including a Rastafarian’s attempt to sell me a used carburetor […]

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Mar 11, 2016

3 Stars Brewing Madness

You don’t really see that many old ales (or stock ales) on shelves all that much these days — unless it’s infused […]

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Mar 10, 2016

Karl Strauss Aurora Hoppyalis San Diego-style IPA

San Diego’s Karl Strauss Brewing has done some pretty exciting things with hops and IPAs over the past few years. Whether it’s […]

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Mar 9, 2016

Ninkasi Brewing Sleigh’r

I’ve already had the opportunity to sample several of Ninkasi Brewing’s products since they started shipping to Virginia, but the inner metal-head […]

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Mar 8, 2016

Rogue Sriracha Hot Stout

It’s not unusual to find several opened bottles of hot pepper sauces resting in my fridge, with an army of others awaiting […]

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Mar 7, 2016

Atlas Brew Works La Saison des FĂȘtes

La Saison des FĂȘtes is my first experience with Washington, DC’s Atlas Brew Work. Normally first beer impressions usually go one of […]

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Mar 4, 2016

Rogue Cold Brew IPA

The coffee IPA isn’t a new phenomenon, but Rogue’s Cold Brew IPA is the best example I’ve encountered thus far. Sure black […]

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Mar 3, 2016

Lickinghole Creek Citra Fresh IPA

In the past, Lickinghole Creek has touted their ability to grow and use their own ingredients or those sourced locally to the […]

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Mar 2, 2016

Coronado Brewing MerBear Rye IPA

When word got out that Coronado and Bear Republic were joining forces to craft MerBear Rye IPA, the drool response from myself […]

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Mar 1, 2016

Stone Brewing Double Bastard in the Rye

This is the second of two barrel-aged Stone Double Bastards purchased back in January. The first was the company’s Southern Charred, a […]

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Feb 29, 2016

Stone Old Guardian Dry-hopped with Pekko Hops

Stone Brewing’s Old Guardian barleywine ale isn’t a beer that I typically drink fresh. It’s a brew that I find needs a […]

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Feb 26, 2016

Stone Brewing Southern Charred

Stone Brewing’s Double Bastard is a wonderfully hoppy American Strong Ale that I am a fan of cellaring — it really becomes […]

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