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2016 Archive

Feb 22, 2016

Great Lakes Brewing Christmas Ale

This is the time of year (well, late December when these notes were taken) that I really enjoy a good Winter warmer […]

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Feb 19, 2016

Flying Dog Tropical Bitch

For their 20th anniversary, Maryland’s Flying Dog released a Belgian-style IPA with one hell of a name. Raging Bitch met resistance in […]

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Feb 18, 2016

Ithica Beer Company Embrr

I’m not entirely sure when or where I picked up this bottle of Ithica Beer Embrr, but I do know based on […]

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Feb 17, 2016

Sweetwater Brewing Hash Session IPA

I’ll be the first to admit that I made a mistake with one of the Hash Session IPA samples that Sweetwater Brewing […]

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Feb 16, 2016

Devils Backbone Stringduster

Last week, I took a look at Devils Backbone Beta Max from one of the company’s seasonal variety packs. Next up is […]

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Feb 16, 2016

Victory Brewing and Southern Tier Join Forces Under Artisanal Brewing Ventures

Press Release Downingtown, PA – February 16, 2016 – Having just marked 20 years in the craft brewing industry, Victory Brewing Company […]

Feb 16, 2016

Flying Dog Launches New Heat Series

Press Release Flying Dog Brewmaster Matt Brophy is a total hothead. He has always been fascinated by the distinct type of heat […]

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Feb 12, 2016

Victory Brewing Anniversary 20 Experimental IPA

Victory Brewing’s latest annual celebratory beer isn’t necessarily all that experimental in terms of flavors or production. Anniversary 20 Experimental IPA just […]

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Feb 12, 2016

Coronado Brewing and Bear Republic Release MerBear Rye IPA

Press Release CORONADO, Calif. – February 12, 2016 – It’s half mermaid, half bear, and entirely fantastic. MerBear Rye IPA, the new […]

Feb 11, 2016

Devils Backbone Beta Max

Back in early December, the wife brought home a Devils Backbone Adventure Pack (variety twelve pack) following a recent grocery shopping trip. […]

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Feb 10, 2016

Highland Brewing Saw-Whet Saison

Saw-Whet Saison, named for the smallest predatory owl on the east coast, is the first of three new seasonal beers from Highland […]

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Feb 9, 2016

Deschutes 2014 The Abyss

In reviewing Deschutes’ Black Butte XXVI anniversary release, I stated it was the one beer I was most looking forward to when […]

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