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Aug 22, 2016

Starr Hill Northern Lights

I was lucky enough to receive a package from Starr Hill last week that included their new Fall Seasonal bottle mix. Within […]

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Aug 19, 2016

Flying Dog Carolina Reaper Peach IPA

The Carolina Reaper is, as recognized by Guinness World Records, the hottest chili pepper on Earth. To put this pepper’s potency in […]

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Aug 10, 2016

Aslin Beer Company Neutrino

There is no brewery in Virginia right now as hyped or as drooled-over by the masses than Aslin Beer Company. This very […]

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Aug 9, 2016

Uinta Hop Nosh Tangerine IPA

And the fruit juice/peel/zest influenced IPA train keeps rolling with this latest offering from Uinta Brewing. I’ve had the company’s Hop Nosh […]

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Jul 27, 2016

Heritage Brewing Brandy Barrel Aged Freedom Isn’t Free

While there is no official review for it on the Barley Blog, I’ve gone through quite a few cases of Heritage Brewing’s […]

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Jul 18, 2016

Victory Brewing Vital IPA

I can get behind a good IPL (India Pale Lager) — essentially, a pilsner that’s been heavily hopped. They are often refreshing […]

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Jun 23, 2016

Maine Beer Company Lunch

Maine Beer Company’s Lunch is one of those beers that receives a large amount of hype. I mean, bottles don’t even fully […]

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Jun 14, 2016

Austin’s Independence Brewing Co. Introduces Liberty Lunch IPA

Press Release Austin, TX (June 13, 2016) — Named after the iconic Austin music venue that brought legendary rock, punk, reggae and […]

Jun 13, 2016

Highland Brewing Releases Mandarina IPA

Press Release ASHEVILLE, N.C. (June 10, 2016) – Highland Brewing Company today announced the upcoming release of Highland Mandarina IPA, an aromatic, […]

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May 19, 2016

Firestone Walker Luponic Distortion Revolution No. 001

I like the concept between Firestone Walker’s Luponic Distortion. Much like Victory Brewing’s Perpetual IPA, the company will employ a different blend […]

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May 13, 2016

Ballast Point Pineapple Sculpin IPA

Unlike the Watermelon Dorado, Ballast Point have done an excellent job pairing their Sculpin IPA with various fruit and fiery chilis. First, […]

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May 5, 2016

Champion Brewing Fruitbasket IPA

There have been some good examples of fruit juice infused IPAs popping up on shelves the past year or so. And there […]

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