Aug 11, 2011 | Beer Reviews
Perfect for this hot summer weather, Town Hall Haystack English Summer Ale is brewed with lemongrass and lemon peel then hopped with East Kent Goldings and Williamette hops. At 4.7% it’s easy drinking and sessionable to fight the heat on the patio. The... Read More
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
