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2016 Archive

Oct 12, 2016

Three Notch’d Bourbon Biggie S’mores

I’m not typically one to fawn over a beer, but sweet merciful crap, Three Notch’d Bourbon Biggie S’mores is a damn fine […]

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Oct 11, 2016

Guinness Rye Pale Ale

Originally brewed as a gift for friends and families of the brewers, Guinness Rye Pale Ale is available for a short time […]

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Oct 11, 2016

Alpine Beer Company Announces 2017 Lineup

Press Release San Diego, CA, October 10, 2016 – This past weekend, Alpine Beer Company celebrated at the Great American Beer Festival […]

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Oct 10, 2016

Stillwater / Dugges Syrligt

Syrligt is a collaborative effort between the minds of Stillwater Artisanal Ales and Dugges Bryggeri. It’s billed as a “Swedish Sour Ale” […]

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Oct 7, 2016

Flying Dog Single Hop Azacca Imperial IPA

Flying Dog’s Single Hop Imperial IPA series of limited releases has produced some truly fantastic brews through the years. Each has showcased […]

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Oct 7, 2016

2016 Great American Beer Festival: Maryland and Virginia Winners

The winners’ ceremony of the 2016 Great American Beer Festival has just wrapped up. And with a total of 15 medals, Maryland […]

Oct 6, 2016

Flying Dog Brewhouse Rarities Bee Beer

I’ve said it before and I’ll more than likely say it for many reviews to come, but I really like what Flying […]

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Oct 5, 2016

Mikkeller Black

I originally had started off this review with the words, “I like big stouts,” but then Sir Mix-a-Lot started running through my […]

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Oct 4, 2016

Ithaca Super Stout

You don’t see too many oatmeal stouts brewed with coffee — at least, I haven’t run into too many of them through […]

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Oct 3, 2016

Lickinghole Creek Bourbon Barrel & Ginger Three Chopt Tripel

Lickinghole Creek’s Bourbon barrel-aged Three Chopt Tripel is one of my favorite Virginia beers. And like most of my favorite beers, I’m […]

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Sep 30, 2016

South Street Barrel Aged Imperial Satan’s Pony

South Street Brewery (owned and operated by Blue Mountain Brewery) has their flagship amber ale, Satan’s Pony. It’s a 5.3% ABV amber […]

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Sep 29, 2016

Ocelot Brewing Raised on Promises

Raised on Promises is a double IPA brewed in collaboration between Virginia’s Ocelot Brewing and D.C.’s Bluejacket. This particular growler was part […]

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