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Aug 2, 2017

Flying Dog Lemondrop Imperial IPA

The latest release in Flying Dog’s Single Hop Series showcases the Lemondrop hop variety — one that I don’t think I’ve encountered […]

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Jul 31, 2017

Flying Dog Sunflower Pilsner

The latest Flying Dog Brewhouse Rarities is a 5.2% ABV (35 IBU) pilsner brewed with sunflower petals. Proposed by sales team members […]

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Jul 28, 2017

Trinity Brewing Chilly Water

I picked up this wax-sealed bottle of Trinity’s Chilly Waters much earlier this year and held on to it for a month […]

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Jul 26, 2017

Trillium Galaxy Cutting Tiles

This can of Trillium’s Galaxy Cutting Tiles was brought down from the Northeast by a coworker of mine. The double IPA is […]

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Jul 24, 2017

Bell’s Mars Double IPA

Mars may be the Roman god of war, but this big double IPA doesn’t really wage battle on your tastebuds. This 10.1% […]

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Jul 21, 2017

Maine / Stone DaySlayer

It’s been a while since I’ve crossed paths with an India Pale Lager (IPL). To tell you the truth I though that […]

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Jul 20, 2017

3 Stars Brewing Courting the Squall

I’ve had a rocky relationship with D.C.-based 3 Stars Brewing. I just haven’t gotten along with their beers all that well. That […]

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Jul 19, 2017

Commonwealth Brewing Wapatoolie

Much like Commonwealth’s Papi Chulo and Big Papi, the artwork on this four-pack of Wapatoolie draws you in instantly. Also like those […]

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Jul 18, 2017

Smartmouth Brewing Alter Ego

Alter Ego is my first encounter with Smartmouth Brewing out of Norfolk, Virginia. The brewery has been around for about seven years […]

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Jul 14, 2017

Trinity Brewing TPS Report

I originally picked up this bottle of Trinity’s TPS Report (along with a couple other of their beers) pretty much for its […]

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Jul 13, 2017

Coronado 21st Anniversary Imperial IPA

Coronado’s description of their 21 years in business includes the line, “a lot has changed since those early days.” That would be […]

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Jul 11, 2017

Almanac Dogpatch Sour

I’ve been pretty darn impressed with the batch of Almanac Beers that I have purchased thus far in 2017. Just about everything […]

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