May 4, 2012 | Beer Reviews
Known for their over the top, big beers like Black Tuesday and Chocolate Rain, The Bruery Oude Tart is a bit easier drinking. This Flemish-style red ale is aged in red wine barrels for 18 months before bottling. A nice light sourness with notes of leather and dark... 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
Sep 2, 2011 | Beer Reviews
Last week I went to local liquor stores like countless other people to grab bottles of Surly Five, Surly Brewing Company’s fifth anniversary beer. This week the draft version was released in the Twin Cities area and it’s time to get it while it lasts.... Read More
Aug 1, 2011 | Beer Reviews
A nice and easy drinking soured pale ale aged in oak casks, Petrus is a great beer that Zipp’s Liquor offered at the great price of only $1.99 a bottle. I picked up 6 bottles the first time but returned for another 6 on two more occasions. If only it was always... Read More
Jul 28, 2011 | Beer Reviews
Another great New Belgium Lips of Faith brew, Vrienden is a collabeeration brew between New Belgium and Allagash. This nicely soured brew has notes of Brettanomyces in the aroma and nice sour flavors thanks to Lactobacillus. A bit of time in the cellar will likely do... Read More
