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Dec 15, 2017

Stone Brewing Xocoveza Charred

I’m a fan of Stone Brewing’s standard Xocoveza Mocha Stout. It’s a beer that is unique and has an intriguing array of […]

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Nov 17, 2017

Alewerks Bourbon Barrel Porter

I’ve imbibed in Bourbon Barrel Porter, a 9% ABV (40 IBU) treat of a beer from Virginia’s Alewerks Brewing, a few times […]

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Nov 9, 2017

Ommegang 20th Anniversary Ale

Five years ago, I was a bit underwhelmed with Ommegang’s XV Anniversary Ale. It was a solid brew, don’t get me wrong, […]

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Oct 31, 2017

Powers Brewing Bourbon Barrel Aged Achilles Yarrow Porter

I’ve visited Powers Farm & Brewery on several occasions since my initial outing back in June, but this is the first time […]

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Oct 20, 2017

Big Boss Bourbon Barrel-aged Tavern Ale

In my recently posted review for Big Boss’ Saints on Raspberries (and via Twitter) I mentioned that, based on the packaging date […]

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Sep 18, 2017

Troegs Bourbon Barrel-Aged Troegenator

Troegs’ Troegenator is a Barley Blog HQ favorite as the weather starts to cool and we need a little something extra to […]

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Sep 8, 2017

Wicked Weed Old Fashioned

I’ve never sat at a bar and ordered an Old Fashioned — the bourbon-based drink typically made with sugar, bitters and a […]

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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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Jun 6, 2017

Old Ox Cooper’s Cloak Belgian Specialty

Cooper’s Cloak is Old Ox brewing’s newest line of limited, barrel-aged beers. The first release in the series is Barrel Aged Belgian […]

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May 16, 2017

Founders Doom

Doom is a big barrel aged brew that was first released by Founders in 2013 as part of their Backstage Series. What […]

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Mar 8, 2017

Stone Brewing Stygian Descent

Stygian Descent was first created back in 2013 when Stone Brewing took their Sublimely Self-Righteous Black IPA and aged it in rye […]

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Feb 21, 2017

Founders Lizard of Koz

Founders Lizard of Koz was brewed by brewmaster Jeremy Kosmicki as a birthday gift for his sister. The imperial stout uses a […]

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