Schell’s Brewing Stag Series #4 Burton Ale

Schell’s Brewing Stag Series #4 Burton Ale

The fourth release in the Schell’s Brewing Stag Series, Burton Ale brings back a style lost in most parts.  A nice blend of smooth malt with nice happiness and a touch of woodsy flavor.  Dry hopped and aged for 3 months before release this brew is on the bigger... Read More
Town Hall Brewery Grinch’s Grog

Town Hall Brewery Grinch’s Grog

Each year with the return of Festivus at Town Hall Brewery, they release Grinch’s Grog.  The grog is an American Strong Pale featuring Simcoe hops, lightly filtered to preserve hop flavor and aroma. The light hazy gives this brew a nice golden hue in the light.... Read More
Surly Brewing Abrasive Ale Snifter

Surly Brewing Abrasive Ale Snifter

Winter is here if by definition rather than weather and that means Surly Abrasive has returned.  I popped a can fresh from the brewery, canned earlier that same day.  About as fresh as you can get this big double IPA.  Into a snifter it goes to let that beautiful hop... Read More
Turducken

Turducken

Aaaah the turducken.  What a wondrous animal.  Well not really an animal but rather 3.  Take a turkey, stuff it with a duck, then stuff that with a chicken or a hen and you have a turducken.  Recently Grumpy’s NE cooked up their free traditional Friday food for... Read More
Town Hall Brewery Elves’ Elixir 2011

Town Hall Brewery Elves’ Elixir 2011

Released at their annual Festivus party, Town Hall Brewery’s Elves’ Elixir is a new recipe every time.  This year’s brew is a hybrid American/Belgian IPA.  Brewed by Town Hall brewer Adam, this beer uses a classic Belgian yeast and malt profile while... Read More
Town Hall Brewery Sun Thief Pale

Town Hall Brewery Sun Thief Pale

Winter time brings less sunlight for our part of the world.  Shorter days, longer nights.  That brings the naming inspiration for the Town Hall Brewery Sun Thief Pale.  A pale ale to get us through the shortest days of winter, hopped with Williamettes and Cascades.  A... Read More