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Jan 31, 2020

Firestone Walker XXII Anniversary Ale

Each anniversary release from California’s Firestone Walker is a beast unique to itself. The brewery creates their annual release through a thorough […]

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Jan 16, 2019

Rogue Dead N’ Dead

Many moons ago, Rogue Dead Guy was a staple in the Barley Blog household. This was a time when there weren’t nearly […]

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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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Oct 3, 2017

Heritage 1783 Anniversary

In 1783, the United States and Great Britain signed the Treaty of Paris, ending the revolutionary war and establishing American independence. This […]

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Sep 8, 2017

Wicked Weed Old Fashioned

I’ve never sat at a bar and ordered an Old Fashioned — the bourbon-based drink typically made with sugar, bitters and a […]

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Mar 7, 2017

Deschutes 2015 Jubel

Deschutes originally released Jubel — an imperial, barrel-aged version of their annual winter release, Jubelale — as a once in a decade […]

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Mar 6, 2017

Clown Shoes Hammer of the Beast

I’m a big fan of stouts and barleywines. Hell, I’ll even go for a nice blend of the two. Rum, however, isn’t […]

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Mar 2, 2017

Heritage Brewing Edison’s Lost Invention

The past couple of years, I’ve been fortunate enough to hang out with Sean and the Heritage Brewing crew amongst their ever-growing […]

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Jan 31, 2017

Deschutes Collage #2

Collage #2, a collaborative effort from Deschutes Brewing and Hair of the Dog, is a unique beer. This big (14.3% ABV) strong […]

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Nov 18, 2016

21st Amendment El Camino (Un)Real

First brewed at Stone Brewing Company in 2010 after a road trip down El Camino Real (aka Highway 101) three friends — […]

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May 20, 2016

Evolution Craft Brewing Crystal Row American Ale

I’m not entirely sure when I picked up this bottle of Evolution Craft Brewing Crystal Row American Ale, but according to the […]

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Mar 1, 2016

Stone Brewing Double Bastard in the Rye

This is the second of two barrel-aged Stone Double Bastards purchased back in January. The first was the company’s Southern Charred, a […]

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