Dec 14, 2011 | Bar Pictures, Beer Reviews
It was spring time in Minnesota and the patio at Cafe Twenty-Eight is an awesome place to enjoy a fresh glass of Surly. Even better, this is a glass of Surly Four, Surly’s anniversary iced double espresso milk stout. Sadly at the end of this month Cafe... Read More
Dec 12, 2011 | Beer Reviews
The Beer Camp ’11 mixed 12-pack from Sierra Nevada offered plenty of interesting brews for the craft fan. One of the brews is the Juniper Black Ale. A wonderful black IPA with just a hint of juniper. Easy drinking and no one would guess it packs a 8.5% punch.... Read More
Dec 9, 2011 | Beer Reviews
Rogue makes an impressively large lineup of craft beers. Rogue Imperial Younger’s Special Bitter Ale was made in honor of William Younger, the brother of Don Younger, who passed away in 1994 the Rogue website says. While it is a larger version of the normal... Read More
Dec 8, 2011 | Beer Reviews
Winter months mean more frequent releases at Town Hall Brewery. The Weizenbock features rich caramel maltiness with notes of raisin, banana and clove. A touch of vanilla in the aftertaste and a light bit of warming from the 7.2% ABV. Unfiltered, this wonderful... Read More
Dec 7, 2011 | Beer Reviews
As the second offering in the Schell’s Stag Series, No. 2 is a farmhouse ale made with Minnesota wild rice. The earthy and nutty notes that wild rice imparts really works well in this brew. Nice and dry so it drinks wonderfully. I suddenly realize I need a... Read More
Dec 6, 2011 | Beer Reviews
This big brown ale was inspired by Belgian Trappist monks and weighs in at a heft 11.5% ABV. Nice and complex, Brasserie Dieu Du Ciel Rigor Mortis ABT has notes of chocolate and caramel along with some fruit and spice. The brewer suggests aging this brew at least 6... Read More
