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Feb 1, 2018

Ballast Point High West Victory at Sea

Ballast Point has been under Constellation Brand ownership for just over two years now. It wasn’t a conscious effort on my part, […]

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Dec 14, 2017

Modern Times Haunted Stars

I love a good rye porter. That roastiness and peppery grain typically found in examples of the style suite my preferences to […]

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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 14, 2017

Maui Brewing Imperial Coconut Porter

I’m not a fan of coconut — it’s just a flavor that I’ve never fully enjoyed. That said, I absolutely love the […]

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Apr 24, 2017

J. Wakefield Welcome to the Thunderdome

I’ve had some thick beers in my time, but J. Wakefield’s Welcome to the Thunderdome drinks more like a chocolate milk shake […]

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Apr 29, 2016

3 Stars Brewing Zombie Date Night

I’ve had a bit of a hit or miss experience with D.C.’s 3 Stars Brewing the past year or so. One brew […]

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Oct 8, 2015

Deschutes Black Butte XXVI

Once Deschutes products started showing up in the fine state of Virginia, there was really only one beer that I was looking […]

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Jul 9, 2015

Heavy Seas Blackbeard’s Breakfast

I’ve been known to put a splash of bourbon in an evening coffee in my time. And let’s face it, I’m a […]

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Jul 28, 2014

Left Hand Brewing Smoke Jumper

I like a good smoked porter, whether that be of the standard variety or one aged in rye whiskey barrels. There’s just […]

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Jul 25, 2014

Flying Dog Gonzo Imperial Porter and CAO Brazilia Pairing

When I first received the promotional package from Flying Dog Brewing and CAO Cigars that contained their suggested beer and cigar pairings, […]

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Dec 27, 2013

10 Barrel / Blue Jacket / Stone Brewing Suede Imperial Porter

This Halloween marked two firsts for me. One, this collaboration between Stone Brewing, 10 Barrel Brewing (Oregon) and Bluejacket Brewing (Washington, D.C.) […]

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May 6, 2013

Flying Dog Barrel-Aged Gonzo Imperial Porter

I’d actually had a few bottles of Flying Dog’s Barrel-Aged Gonzo before slowing down and taking a moment to jot down some […]

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