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Dec 9, 2013

Widmer Brothers Brrrbon 2013

I last encountered Widmer Brothers bourbon barrel aged American strong ale back in March of 2011. I thoroughly enjoyed that big and […]

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Oct 31, 2013

Widmer Brothers 2013 Barrel-Aged Old Embalmer

Yesterday, I published a review of Widmer Brothers Old Embalmer, a tasty barleywine with an excellent hop profile. Today we have the […]

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Oct 30, 2013

Widmer Brothers 2013 Old Embalmer

There’s a bottle of Widmer Brothers 2012 Old Embalmer sitting in my basement right now. It hasn’t been in the house long. […]

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Aug 7, 2013

Firestone Walker XVI

Blending a variety of beers to create one harmonious experience it nothing new in the brewing world. Lambic brewers and blenders in […]

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Apr 5, 2013

Shipyard Brewing Double Old Thumper (2 year tasting)

Just over two years ago, I received a generous package from Maine’s Shipyard Brewing. While the Brewer’s Brown was good, it was […]

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Jan 22, 2013

Grado Plato Kukumerla

I don’t see too many beers from Italian craft brewers in my area, but I do get lucky every now and again. […]

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Oct 8, 2012

DuClaw Brewing Soul Jacker

Billed as a “fiendish blend” of two existing products from DuClaw Brewing, Soul Jacker combines the company’s Black Jack Imperial Stout and […]

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Apr 26, 2012

Mikkeller Big Worse

I’m not entirely sure when this bottle of Mikkeller Big Worse was actually brewed — there was no bottling or vintage stamp […]

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 […]

Feb 14, 2012

Sweetwater Brewing 15 Years of Heady Beers

This Friday, February 17, 2012 will mark the fifteenth anniversary of Atlanta’s Sweetwater Brewing Company. But that’s not all. The brewery was […]

Jan 20, 2012

Mad Fox Brewing Company to Host Barleywine Festival in February

Press Release FALLS CHURCH, VA – The award-winning Mad Fox Brewing Company, known for their unique house-crafted brew pub experience, has announced […]

Oct 10, 2011

Mendocino Imperial Barley Wine Ale

A tasty, warming barleywine. I still remember the first time that I was introduced to Mendocino Brewing. My wife and I were […]