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Aug 3, 2018

North Coast Alt Nouveau

You don’t typically run across very many Altbiers in the American craft beer world, but every once in a while, one pops […]

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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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Oct 23, 2014

Sierra Nevada Alt Route

The second beer that I tackled from Sierra Nevada’s Beer Camp Across America mixed pack is Alt Route. This 6.6% ABV (50 […]

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Aug 16, 2013

Hops and Grain Alt-eration

Alt-ertaion, a 5% ABV altbier from Hops and Grain, is the second of three beers that I received last week in the […]

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Jun 14, 2013

Terrapin Tree Hugger

When I first cracked open this bottle of Terrapin Tree Hugger (a 5.1% ABV Altbier), I initially thought it to be an […]

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May 14, 2013

O’Fallon Brewery Introduces new “Brewer’s Stash” Series and New Beer

Press Release ST. LOUIS (May 14, 2013): O’Fallon Brewery, brewers of 5-Day IPA and other award-winning craft beers, is launching a new […]

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Mar 12, 2013

Evolution Brewing Secret Spot

I’m playing a bit of catch-up this week as I finally get caught up on some brews I enjoyed early last month. […]

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May 25, 2012

Sam Adams Long Shot Derf’s Secret Alt

Derf’s Secret Alt is the last of the Sam Adams Long Shot winners in the mixed pack I purchased a little while […]

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Dec 19, 2011

Uerige Sticke

Back in August of 2010 I ran across a rather unique bottle. It was skinny and tall with a resealable flip top […]

Aug 26, 2011

Simple Malt Altbier

A surprisingly tasty brew There have been several simply designed Simple Malt (brewed by Brasseurs Illimités) bottles at my local shop for […]

Aug 30, 2010

Uerige Doppelsticke

I probably shouldn’t have picked up this bottle of Uerige Doppelsticke a couple of weeks ago. My hands were already full of […]