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2011 Archive

Jun 13, 2011

Clown Shoes Eagle Claw Fist

Clown Shoes Brewing has been getting a good amount of press online over the past year or so. With their story and […]

Jun 10, 2011

Heavy Seas Dubbel Cannon

It hasn’t gotten an official review on this site, but one of my favorite, local IPAs is Heavy Seas Loose Cannon. It’s […]

Jun 8, 2011

Most Epic Beer Ever

It’s been quite a while since I’ve posted a goofy beer commercial on the blog, so what better way to break the […]

Jun 8, 2011

Beer Cooler Set-up

A couple of weeks ago, before the real heat of a Virginia Summer had fully kicked in, I noticed that the temperature […]

Jun 7, 2011

Karl Strauss Whislter Imperial Pilsner Redux

This is a review of a promotional sample received from the brewery. Last Summer I received a tasty Imperial Pilsner from Karl […]

Jun 6, 2011

Ommegang Gnomegang

Both Cooperstown, NY based Brewery Ommegang and Belgium’s Brasserie d’Achouffe are owned by Duvel Mortgat, the company behind the Duvel brand of […]

Jun 3, 2011

Flying Dog Imperial IPA (Simcoe)

This is a review of a promotional sample received from the brewery. I wasn’t expecting a package this week so when I […]

Jun 2, 2011

Port City Essential Pale Ale

I’m not so sure that I would agree with the name of this brew. Sure, Port City Brewing’s Pale Ale is darn […]

Jun 1, 2011

“The Complete Hombrew Beer Book” by George Hummel

This is a review of a promotional copy received from the publisher. I’m not a home brewer — never claimed to be […]

May 31, 2011

Left Hand Brewing Good Juju

I’ve enjoyed a couple of beers in my time that have been brewed with some form of ginger or another. My favorite […]

May 27, 2011

Sierra Nevada Ovila Dubbel

Any news to do with Sierra Nevada and/or Belgian beer are always going to peak my interest, so when I got wind […]

May 26, 2011

Flying Dog Presents: “The American Craft Beer Revolution”

For Immediate Release Frederick, MD – Flying Dog Brewery will host “The American Craft Beer Revolution,” a anel discussion and press conference, […]