Jan 10, 2012 | Beer Reviews
After 12 years behind the bar at Town Hall Brewery, bartender Andy finally left and headed to California. As part of the going away party for Andy, they brewed Andy’s Ale. Brewed like an ESB but hopped like a Town Hall pale ale, this beer had plenty of Nelson... Read More
Jan 9, 2012 | Beer Reviews
Full Sail does some great stuff and their Brewmaster Reserve series has not only produced some fantastic beer but at $4.99 for a bomber, it’s a huge bargain. Some of the Brewmaster Reserve beers weigh in well over 8% ABV. You’d be hard pressed to find a... Read More
Jan 6, 2012 | Beer Gadgets
While glass growlers are the most inexpensive route and work well, you do have to be gentle with them to insure they don’t break. I once had a growler of Bezerk Malt Liquor from Rock Bottom Minneapolis, brewed by now Surly Brewing head brewer Todd Haug, shatter... Read More
Jan 5, 2012 | Beer Reviews
This was the first year Surly’s smoked baltic porter aptly named Smoke was bottled. Some craft fans think all lagers are boring yellow water while many fail to realize that many baltic porters are made with lager yeast and if made with ale yeast are cold... Read More
Jan 3, 2012 | Beer Reviews
Town Hall has won several GABF awards for their 1800 English IPA, a wonderful brew based on a recipe from the 1800’s. The 900 English Ale is what happens when you take the 1800’s recipe and 1/2 it. You end up with a Standard English Bitter that has a... Read More
Jan 2, 2012 | Beer Gadgets
For some reason, hospital bikes and craft beer seem to go hand-in-hand in many places. Passionate people that love their hobby and really embrace it in every way. These unique bottle openers made from the front fork of a bike are a great way to show your passion for... Read More
Dec 29, 2011 | Beer Gadgets
Want a craft beer bottle opener built for a cause? Beers Not Bombs bottle openers are made from Peace Bronze™; a bronze alloy created from cabling that once powered disarmed nuclear missile systems throughout the American Midwest. No longer sending launch signals to... Read More
Dec 28, 2011 | Beer Reviews
It’s that time of year again. Surly Brewing’s Abrasive Ale, a wonderful double IPA loaded with hop aroma and flavor, has returned and is with us until some time in March. I grabbed a 4-pack the day it hit stores and you should really do the same.... Read More
Dec 23, 2011 | Beer Reviews
Surly Brewing Five is a wonderful 100% brettanomyces fermented dark ale that has been aged in red wine barrels and drinks amazingly since it’s release but will continue to grow and get better with time in the cellar. I’ve been trying to drink as much as... Read More
