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2012 Archive

Aug 7, 2012

De Dolle Arabier

Brouwerij De Dolle Brouwers is one of those Belgian brewers whose products are pretty damn hard to find in my area. It’s […]

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Aug 6, 2012

Just Arrived: Sweetwater Brewery Motor Boat

And speaking of Sweetwater Brewery’s Motor Boat, these samples arrived at the house just moments after hitting publics on that press release. […]

Aug 6, 2012

Just Arrived: Angry Orchard Ciders

These samples from Boston Beer Company’s Angry Orchard brand of hard ciders just arrived a few moments ago. Here’s a little something […]

Aug 6, 2012

Sweetwater Brewery Announces Return of Motor Boat

Press Release ATLANTA (August 6, 2012) – Motor Boat is cruising on back into SweetWater’s Catch and Release lineup, dropping anchor this […]

Aug 6, 2012

Mikkeller 1000 IBU

1000 IBUs. Well, theoretical IBUs — Mikkeller employed enough hop extract to potentially reach that limit in theory. In the real world, […]

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Aug 3, 2012

The Bruery White Oak

I don’t believe I’ve had a beer from California-based The Bruery that I didn’t like. Each one of their interpretations of Belgian […]

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Aug 2, 2012

New Belgium Lips of Faith Brett Beer

I picked up this bottle of New Belgium’s Lips of Faith Brett Beer (a collaborative effort from with California’s Lost Abbey Brewing) […]

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Aug 1, 2012

New Belgium Lips of Faith Tart Lychee

It’s been a good while now since New Belgium Brewing arrived in the fine state of Virginia, but that doesn’t make it […]

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Jul 31, 2012

Stillwater Artisanal Ales Stateside Saison

It’s been a few months since I last enjoyed a brew from Maryland’s gypsy brewer Stillwater Artisanal Ales. That’s just not acceptable. […]

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Jul 31, 2012

Virginia Craft Brewers Fest Announced

Press Release FIRST ANNUAL VIRGINIA CRAFT BREWERS FEST SATURDAY, AUGUST 25, 2012 Charlottesville, VA, [July 26, 2012] – The Virginia Tourism Corporation […]

Jul 31, 2012

Flying Dog vs. Brewdog International Arms Race Update

Press Release Flying Dog Declares War on Brew Dog, Thinks Scots Talk Funny Frederick, MD – At 15:37 EST on July 27, […]

Jul 27, 2012

Blue Mountain Barrel House Dark Hollow

So far, I’ve had a couple of Blue Mountain Brewery’s limited run from their Barrel House. The Local Species was a tasty […]

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