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2018 Archive

Mar 23, 2018

Allagash James & Julie

James & Julie is a Flemish-style sour brown ale from Maine’s Allagash Brewing. The 6.7% ABV ale is brewed with a malt […]

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Mar 22, 2018

Prairie Ales Bomb!

It seems as though more and more established breweries are finally starting to make their presence known in the northern Virginia area. […]

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Mar 21, 2018

Stillwater Tangerine Haze

Stillwater’s Tangerine Haze is a 7% ABV ale that has been brewed with tangerines (obviously), as well as a healthy dry-hopping. Some […]

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Mar 20, 2018

Commonwealth and Central State So Pitted

Just last week, I posted a review for Central State’s Garden, a tasty little gose with excellent flavor and character. And now, […]

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Mar 19, 2018

21st Amendment Baby Horse

I love a good Belgian-style quadrupel, especially one that warms softly and provides a rich flavor profile. 21st Amendment’s Baby Horse is […]

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Mar 16, 2018

Hardywood Baltic Sunrise

Big, bold porters or stouts go well with coffee. The combination of roastiness, earthiness and robustness of both parties just work seamlessly […]

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Mar 15, 2018

Central State Garden

It would be difficult to not notice this bright yellow can of Central State Brewing’s Garden. That label artwork certainly drew my […]

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Mar 13, 2018

Stillwater Ales Gnam Gnam

Gnam Gnam is a double IPA brewed and canned by Boston’s Dorchester Brewing for Stillwater Artisanal Ales. The 8% ABV beer features […]

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Mar 12, 2018

Adroit Theory Therapy Sessions

Adroit Theory and I have had our differences with regard to their stouts. Some of them have had their issues while others, […]

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Mar 8, 2018

Jackie O’s Elle

Jackie O’s has been a staple in their hometown of Ohio since 2005, but this bottle of Elle is the first that […]

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Mar 6, 2018

Allagash Pastiche

I’m going to be honest here, I had to look up what “pastiche” meant. And, now I’m curious who or what Allagash […]

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Mar 5, 2018

Tre Fontane Tripel

I don’t believe that I’ve encountered a Belgian-style tripel from Italy prior to this bottle from Tre Fontane. I’m pretty sure this […]

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