Aug 10, 2011 | Beer Reviews
Surly Abrasive Ale, previously known as D.V.D.A. and 16 Grit, is a wonderful double IPA with loads of hops. The hops change a bit every year but it’s never failed to impress. Things got even better when Surly started canning this brew so we didn’t have... Read More
Aug 9, 2011 | Beer Reviews
Is there anything more refreshing on a hot summer day than a nice glass of hefeweizen? OK well maybe a hellos or a number of other styles but top 5 for sure would include hefe. Town Hall Hefeweizen is smooth drinking all day long with wonderful banana flavor and... Read More
Aug 9, 2011 | Beer Reviews
Creating a modern twist on a Victorian era brew, Summit brewer Damian McConn created a wonderful brew. Made with 100% organic malts, Unchained #06 Gold Sovereign is a pale ale with a really nice hop presence and is very easy drinking. The only downside is that... Read More
Aug 8, 2011 | Beer Reviews, Food Pictures
What’s the best brunch in town? Cafe Twenty-Eight for sure. My favorite is the Fireman’s Breakfast which consists of two farm fresh organic eggs from Larry Schultz’s farm, home fries, sour dough toast and I go with the organic chicken sausage also... Read More
Aug 5, 2011 | Beer Reviews
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
Aug 5, 2011 | Beer Reviews
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
Aug 5, 2011 | Beer Reviews
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
Aug 5, 2011 | Beer Reviews
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
