Discussing, exploring and reviewing all things beer since 2006. Learn more

Reviews Archive

Mar 21, 2016

Ommegang Soothsayer

Soothsayer is Brewery Ommegang’s latest seasonal offering. It’s also a beer of uncompromising depth that imparts an array of confounding flavors that […]

post photo

Mar 18, 2016

Guinness Dublin Porter

No matter how many new products Guinness releases, the company will always be known for their stouts — and that’s not a […]

post photo

Mar 17, 2016

Old Bust Head Chocolate Chili Gold Cup

Despite sitting just a quick 20 minute drive from Barley Blog HQ, I usually only frequent Old Bust Head Brewing once a […]

post photo

Mar 16, 2016

Flying Dog Oaked Chipotle Ale

The first of Flying Dog’s new Heat Series is this 6.2% ABV (35 IBU) Oaked Chipotle Ale. It’s the kickoff brew to […]

post photo

Mar 15, 2016

Brewery Ommegang Rosetta

I’ll be honest, I was pretty damned disappointed in finding out that Brewery Ommegang didn’t actually brew this new year-round offering from […]

post photo

Mar 14, 2016

Flying Dog Fever Dream

I’ve had some wacky dreams in my time — a memorable occasion including a Rastafarian’s attempt to sell me a used carburetor […]

post photo

Mar 11, 2016

3 Stars Brewing Madness

You don’t really see that many old ales (or stock ales) on shelves all that much these days — unless it’s infused […]

post photo

Mar 10, 2016

Karl Strauss Aurora Hoppyalis San Diego-style IPA

San Diego’s Karl Strauss Brewing has done some pretty exciting things with hops and IPAs over the past few years. Whether it’s […]

post photo

Mar 9, 2016

Ninkasi Brewing Sleigh’r

I’ve already had the opportunity to sample several of Ninkasi Brewing’s products since they started shipping to Virginia, but the inner metal-head […]

post photo

Mar 8, 2016

Rogue Sriracha Hot Stout

It’s not unusual to find several opened bottles of hot pepper sauces resting in my fridge, with an army of others awaiting […]

post photo

Mar 7, 2016

Atlas Brew Works La Saison des FĂȘtes

La Saison des FĂȘtes is my first experience with Washington, DC’s Atlas Brew Work. Normally first beer impressions usually go one of […]

post photo

Mar 4, 2016

Rogue Cold Brew IPA

The coffee IPA isn’t a new phenomenon, but Rogue’s Cold Brew IPA is the best example I’ve encountered thus far. Sure black […]

post photo