A Surly Hell Of A Beer

A Surly Hell Of A Beer

While many craft beer fans seem to believe that lagers are boring or that they don’t like lager, Surly Hell has changed many a tune.  Hell is a Munich Helles that’s smooth clean and drinkable like a Helles should be.  A great beer for the hot summer months... Read More
Victory Storm King Imperial Stout 2008

Victory Storm King Imperial Stout 2008

Victory Storm King is a 9.1% ABV imperial stout with plenty of hops that is great fresh or with some age on it.  After around 3 years in the cellar, physician this beer was awesome.  The alcohol notes had settled down and the malty roast flavor was much more forward.... Read More
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