Summit Brewing Maibock

Summit Brewing Maibock

Spring comes and with it comes maibock.  Every year I consume my weight in Summit Maibock. Refreshing and easy drinking this beer gets me ready for warmer weather and getting back outside.  I’m sad to see it disappear as spring shows up but the upside is that... Read More
Surly Bitter Brewer & Mickey’s Malt Liquor

Surly Bitter Brewer & Mickey’s Malt Liquor

An unlikely couple but two beers that drink nice and easy in the hot summer sun.  Surly Bitter Brewer packs plenty of flavor into a beer that you can drink all day long (and many summer days I do).  Mickey’s Malt Liquor may not be for everyone but it is a nice... Read More
Port Brewing High Tide Fresh Hop IPA

Port Brewing High Tide Fresh Hop IPA

Gotta love fresh hopped beers.  Skipping the whole drying process, fresh hops are taken directly from the bine and into the brew kettle while they’re still fresh and wet.  Fresh and resinous with some nice light vegetative notes, Port Brewing High Tide Fresh Hop... Read More
New Belgium Le Terroir

New Belgium Le Terroir

A dry-hopped sour?  Sounds interesting enough.  It’s more than interesting, it’s awesome.  The le terroir or environmental conditions that affected this brew were great as it came out as a nicely soured beer with fruity hops coming through nicely in the... Read More
Lake Superior Old Man Winter Warmer

Lake Superior Old Man Winter Warmer

This bottle of Lake Superior Old Man Winter Warmer barleywine is a 2007 vintage and aged nicely.  Old Man Winter Warmer is a great barleywine weighing in at 10.3% ABV and at only about $7.99-$8.99 for a 6-pack, a great bargain.  Big and complex with a nice smooth... Read More