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Dec 4, 2017

Deschutes The Dissident

There have been two beers from Deschutes that I’ve been itching to try ever since they started shipping to Virginia three years […]

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Dec 1, 2017

Dogfish Head Oak-aged Vanilla World Wide Stout

Dogfish Head’s World Wide Stout holds a special place in my heart (and cellar). It’s one of the first big beers that […]

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Nov 30, 2017

Clown Shoes Breakfast Beast

Clown Shoes couldn’t have named this beer any better, not because Breakfast Beast is some sort of monstrosity, but because this blend […]

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Nov 28, 2017

Starr Hill Double Bass Mocha Double Chocolate Stout

The final variant in Starr Hill’s Box of Chocolates variety pack sees the brewery take their Double Bass Double Chocolate stout and […]

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Nov 27, 2017

Starr Hill Double Bass Peppermint Double Chocolate Stout

The second variant of Double Bass Doulbe Chocolate Stout from Starr Hill’s Box of Chocolates Stout Pack treats the special ingredient in […]

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Nov 22, 2017

Starr Hill Double Bass Chipotle Double Chocolate Stout

Starr Hill Double Bass is a tasty, rich stout packed with a surprising earthy character that I enjoyed a good deal. And […]

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Nov 20, 2017

Commonwealth Marshmallow Eyes IPA

I’m not typically a fan of gimmicky beers or brews that incorporate silly adjuncts into their recipes, but I still picked up […]

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Nov 17, 2017

Alewerks Bourbon Barrel Porter

I’ve imbibed in Bourbon Barrel Porter, a 9% ABV (40 IBU) treat of a beer from Virginia’s Alewerks Brewing, a few times […]

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Nov 16, 2017

Almanac Splendid Population

I’m a big fan of the sour beers that Alamanac has been shipping to Virginia lately. The bottles are attractive and certainly […]

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Nov 14, 2017

Maui Brewing Imperial Coconut Porter

I’m not a fan of coconut — it’s just a flavor that I’ve never fully enjoyed. That said, I absolutely love the […]

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Nov 13, 2017

Captain Lawrence Tears of Green

I was on the hunt for a few stouts on a recent beer run when I happened to spy a four-pack of […]

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Nov 10, 2017

Old Ox Brewery Hipmonk

Old Ox’s Hipmonk is a Belgian-style dubbel that was brewed using “secrets of the legendary Trappist brewers.” Or at least, that’s what […]

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