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2012 Archive

Aug 24, 2012

Magic Hat Hi.P.A.

I’ve been asked whether I review every beer I drink several times through the years. And the answer is pretty simple, really. […]

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Aug 23, 2012

Magic Hat Hex

It’s too early I tell you. Temperatures are still in the high 80’s — hell, we have another month of Summer left. […]

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Aug 21, 2012

Innis & Gunn Spiced Rum Aged Ale

Innis & Gunn have sent me a few samples of their wood aged beers over the past several months. From the okay […]

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Aug 20, 2012

Great Divide Wolfgang

It’s way too early in the year for pumpkin ales and Fall Seasonals to be showing up on shelves. Hell, it was […]

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Aug 17, 2012

Angry Orchard Apple Ginger

Angry Orchard’s Apple Ginger is the last of a trio of samples I received from the company and it just so happened […]

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Aug 16, 2012

Angry Orchard Crisp Apple

This is the second of a trio of samples I received from Angry Orchard. The first, their Traditional Dry, was quite tasty […]

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Aug 15, 2012

Odell Brewing Brings Back Deconstruction Barrel Aged Golden Ale

Press Release Fort Collins, CO. – On August 25, 2012, Odell Brewing will celebrate the release of Deconstruction, a barrel aged Golden […]

Aug 15, 2012

Kona Brewing Big Wave Golden Ale

Apparently, Kona Brewing’s Big Wave Golden Ale was one of the company’s original beers back in the 1990s. It’s just now, however, […]

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Aug 14, 2012

Angry Orchard Traditional Dry

Angry Orchard Hard Ciders, a Boston Beer Company owned brand, has pretty much burst onto the scene this year. It, along with […]

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Aug 13, 2012

Goose Islane Pere Jacques

After drinking a few varieties of these seasonal/limited releases from Goose Island, I find myself really enjoying the refined and clean label […]

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Aug 10, 2012

Sweetwater Brewing Motor Boat Ale

Atlanta’s Sweetwater Brewing just announced the return (and subsequent retirement) of their ESB, Motor Boat Ale, just the other day. The brew […]

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Aug 9, 2012

Goose Island Sofie

Ever since their entrance into the Virginia market a few months ago, I’ve been sure to sample as many Goose Island beers […]

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