Feb 22, 2012 | Beer Reviews
Town Hall Brewery’s Barrel Aged Beer Week 2012 continued last night with the tapping of Wee Jack, a Scottish wee heavy aged in Jack Daniels barrels. Wonderful notes of Tennessee whiskey mingle with the big malty profile of the wee heavy. Monday’s camera... Read More
Feb 21, 2012 | Beer Reviews
Every year, Town Hall Brewery hosts their Barrel Aged Beer Week. To kick things off this year they released Buffalo Bock. The original name came when the initial cask was mistaken for Buffalo Trace bourbon. In reality this beer was aged in an Eagle Rare Single... Read More
Feb 13, 2012 | Beer Reviews
Surly Brewing Smoke, their big baltic porter made with smoked malt from Bamberg, Germany then aged on oak, is a wonderful brew for those looking for a smoky treat. Plenty of smoke and roasty flavors along with a nice bit of alcohol in this complex brew. Before their... Read More
Feb 2, 2012 | Beer Reviews
Part of the 2011 Beer Camp mixed 12-pack, the California Common is a very nice example of the style. Light fruitiness in the nose with a small touch of toasty malt aroma that supports the hops nicely. Nice medium malt flavor with toasty and light caramel with a nice... Read More
Jan 27, 2012 | Beer Reviews
Winter is here if by definition rather than weather and that means Surly Abrasive has returned. I popped a can fresh from the brewery, canned earlier that same day. About as fresh as you can get this big double IPA. Into a snifter it goes to let that beautiful hop... Read More
