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2013 Archive

Dec 12, 2013

DuClaw Brewing Oz Fractional IPA

DuClaw Brewing’s Oz Fractional IPA is a beer in the same vein as say, Stone Brewing’s Levitation. Both breweries take a crack […]

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Dec 11, 2013

Widmer Brothers Vanilla Barrel-Aged Brrrbon 2013

This bottle of Vanilla Brrrbon is the last of three from Widmer Brothers that I received a couple of weeks ago. It […]

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Dec 10, 2013

Widmer Brothers Ginger Barrel-Aged Brrrbon 2013

As noted yesterday, I recently had the opportunity to sample Widmer Brothers three new variations on their Barrel-Aged Brrrbon. Upon receiving these […]

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Dec 9, 2013

Widmer Brothers Brrrbon 2013

I last encountered Widmer Brothers bourbon barrel aged American strong ale back in March of 2011. I thoroughly enjoyed that big and […]

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Dec 6, 2013

Smartmouth Brewing Christmas Commercial

I’m pretty sure a mojority of us beer drinking adults have at one point or another dreamt of waking one Christmas (or […]

Dec 6, 2013

Port City Brewing Bringing Back Tartan Ale

Press Release Alexandra, Virginia — Bill Butcher, founder of Port City Brewing Company, located at 3950 Wheeler Avenue in Alexandria, VA is […]

Dec 5, 2013

Yards Brewing Cape of Good Hope

Each year, Yards Brewing releases Cape of Good Hope, a double IPA, in tribute to the brewers that may (or may not […]

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Dec 4, 2013

DuClaw Brewing X-5 Sorachi Ace IPA

I’ve had a few DuClaw Brewing products over the past couple of years and, while I particularly enjoy their darker, heavier brews, […]

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Dec 3, 2013

Great Lakes Brewing Nosferatu

In researching some information on Great Lakes Brewing Nosferatu — a beer I had picked up on a whim a couple of […]

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Dec 2, 2013

Goose Island Ten Hills Pale Ale

Last week, I was lucky enough to receive two sneak peak bottles of Goose Island’s Ten Hills Pale Ale — which actually […]

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Nov 27, 2013

Great Divide Nomad

The pilsner is the unsung hero of my beer fridge. It’s the style of beer that refreshes and satisfies no matter the […]

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Nov 26, 2013

Karl Strauss Announces New Holiday Release: Four Scowling Owls Tripel

Press Release San Diego, CA – November 26, 2013 – Karl Strauss Brewing Company is celebrating another record-breaking sales year with the […]