Ballast Point High West Victory at Sea
Ballast Point has been under Constellation Brand ownership for just over two years now. It wasn’t a conscious effort on my part, […]
Modern Times Haunted Stars
I love a good rye porter. That roastiness and peppery grain typically found in examples of the style suite my preferences to […]
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 […]
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 […]
J. Wakefield Welcome to the Thunderdome
I’ve had some thick beers in my time, but J. Wakefield’s Welcome to the Thunderdome drinks more like a chocolate milk shake […]
3 Stars Brewing Zombie Date Night
I’ve had a bit of a hit or miss experience with D.C.’s 3 Stars Brewing the past year or so. One brew […]
Deschutes Black Butte XXVI
Once Deschutes products started showing up in the fine state of Virginia, there was really only one beer that I was looking […]
Heavy Seas Blackbeard’s Breakfast
I’ve been known to put a splash of bourbon in an evening coffee in my time. And let’s face it, I’m a […]
Left Hand Brewing Smoke Jumper
I like a good smoked porter, whether that be of the standard variety or one aged in rye whiskey barrels. There’s just […]
Flying Dog Gonzo Imperial Porter and CAO Brazilia Pairing
When I first received the promotional package from Flying Dog Brewing and CAO Cigars that contained their suggested beer and cigar pairings, […]
10 Barrel / Blue Jacket / Stone Brewing Suede Imperial Porter
This Halloween marked two firsts for me. One, this collaboration between Stone Brewing, 10 Barrel Brewing (Oregon) and Bluejacket Brewing (Washington, D.C.) […]
Flying Dog Barrel-Aged Gonzo Imperial Porter
I’d actually had a few bottles of Flying Dog’s Barrel-Aged Gonzo before slowing down and taking a moment to jot down some […]
