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2016 Archive

Dec 16, 2016

Firestone Walker Lil Opal

I’m not sure how Firestone Walker’s Opal is related to this bottle of Lil Opal (batch #002 enjoyed mid-October), but in reading […]

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Dec 15, 2016

Anchor Dry-Hopped Steam Beer

Anchor Brewing’s Steam Beer was one of the few micro-brews available back in ’93-94 when I first started exploring options outside of […]

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Dec 14, 2016

Ninkasi Oktoberfest

If you’re wondering why I’m posting a review of Ninkasi’ Oktoberfest in December, it’s because I’ve got a bit of a backlog […]

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Dec 13, 2016

Flying Dog Baltic Porter with Chocolate Chip Cookies

I’d be lying if I said I wasn’t most looking forward to this pairing from Flying Dog and Otterbein’s when the Holiday […]

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Dec 13, 2016

Stone Brewing, Ardent Craft Ales and Hardywood Park Launch Give Me Stout or Give Me Death

Press Release RICHMOND, VA (December 13, 2016) – The fiery quest for independence from the people of the Commonwealth of Virginia rings […]

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Dec 12, 2016

Flying Dog Raspberry Leaf Ale and Lemon Sugar Cookies

In one of last year’s Holiday beer and cookie pairings, Flying Dog set these tasty lemon sugar cookies from Otterbein’s Bakery with […]

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Dec 9, 2016

Three Notch’d Minute Man IPA

I’m not a fan of this new trend of super juicy IPAs with zero bitterness. I’m not saying that I want a […]

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Dec 8, 2016

Flying Dog Christmas IPA and White Chocolate Chip Cookies

The second beer and cookie pairing from Flying Dog’s third annual Holiday Collection combines an IPA with white chocolate chip cookies from […]

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Dec 6, 2016

Flying Dog Horchata Lager and Sugar Cookie Pairing

I’ve been fortunate enough to receive samples of beer from a number of smart, inventive and skilled brewers for a few years […]

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Dec 6, 2016

Starr Hill Announces 2017 IPA JamBEERee

Press Release CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA – (December 6, 2016) Starr Hill Brewery proudly announces the return of IPA JamBEERee on Saturday, May 6, […]

Dec 5, 2016

Lickinghole Creek Carrot Cake Imperial Amber Ale

Lickinghole Creek’s Carrot Cake Imperial Amber Ale isn’t a beer hiding behind an obscure name. I mean, it pretty much says what […]

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Dec 2, 2016

Heritage Brewing Barrel-Aged Bradford

Back in December of 2013, a week or so prior to Heritage Brewing’s grand opening, I had the opportunity to sample a […]

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