Summit Brewing Hefe Weizen

Summit Brewing Hefe Weizen

Always one of my summer goto beers, Summit Brewing Hefe Weizen is a fantastic beer for enjoying in the heat of the season.  Thank you Summit for bringing this beer back (and thanks for getting rid of Scandia).  All summer long I drink this brew by the 12-pack while... Read More
SweetWater Happy Ending ’08

SweetWater Happy Ending ’08

Served up fresh this brew has plenty of hop presence but it also aged very well.  This bottle sat in the cellar for 3 years and drank wonderfully when opened this past fall.  SweetWater Happy Ending imperial stout has a smooth and roasty malt body with just a touch of... Read More
Town Hall Brewery Hop Index

Town Hall Brewery Hop Index

Town Hall Hop Index is a great pale ale with enough CTZ and Summit hops to almost make it an IPA.  Weighing in at 6.1% ABV it’s a great brew to enjoy sitting on the patio outside at the brewpub on a warm summer day as I did.  It’s still on tap but it... Read More
Full Sail Old Broadhead Barleywine

Full Sail Old Broadhead Barleywine

A lovely bottle of Full Sail Old Broadhead Barleywine from 2010.  A nice barleywine at an awesome price (only $4.99 a bomber).  I’ve had this beer most years since ’05 or so although it seems it may now be discontinued.  While it is a very nice barleywine,... Read More
Oskar Blues Ten Fidy

Oskar Blues Ten Fidy

A big imperial stout from a can.  Oskar Blues Ten Fidy pours as thick new motor oil and as dar as the well used stuff. Big, chocolatey, and roasty, this brew is great for sipping.  Canned beer doesn’t seem to age the way that bottled does.  This was a 2 year old... Read More
Petrus Aged Pale

Petrus Aged Pale

A nice and easy drinking soured pale ale aged in oak casks, Petrus is a great beer that Zipp’s Liquor offered at the great price of only $1.99 a bottle. I picked up 6 bottles the first time but returned for another 6 on two more occasions.  If only it was always... Read More