When I was in college, my friend came to visit from the Upper Peninsula and brought me my first craft beer, a Mad Hatter from New Holland. We were intrigued that there were beers that we had never seen an advertisement for during a sporting event. I tried it. And Read more…
The haze craze is great and I enjoy several of the unfiltered IPA’s that have popped up locally. However, the characteristics that drew me to IPA’s are often muted in these NE Style brews. I enjoy a crisp, hoppy, resinous, and slightly bitter IPA. Short’s “I Got 5 On It” Read more…
Whenever I see a beer that is named after a dessert, I always want to try it. If it’s a nitro beer, I definitely try it. I’m always cautiously optimistic about a dessert flavored beer. They tend to go really well or horribly wrong. Ballast Point nailed it with this Read more…
I just love the look of a dark, thick ale pouring into a glass. Jekyll Brewing Cooter Brown pours in thick, produces about a half inch thick head with a warm tan color, and the head sticks around long enough to exchange a few pleasantries. With a little coaxing you Read more…
I frequently see 22oz bombers from Clown Shoes gracing the shelves of my local beer-selling establishments. With fun names and fantastically absurd label art, it’s hard not to snag one of their bottles every time I browse the available beer selection. This particular brew, Aurora Orangealis, was procured by my Read more…
As I’ve said before, there is very little better than beer and board games. How about a Star Trek board game and Shmaltz Brewing’s Klingon Imperial Porter (in collaboration with the Federation of Beer)? Make it so! This is a really good looking beer. Nice and dark with a fluffy Read more…
Oh boy am I in trouble. A little backstory: I was reacquainted with an old friend a little over a year ago, from my hometown and school days. Getting back in touch with Tim has been a real blessing and we’ve managed to stay in touch over the last year, Read more…
For the last few years, a generous client has been signing me up for 6-month subscriptions to Beer of the Month Club as a Christmas gift. January through July, when the last week of the month rolls around, I know there will be a box assorted of beers from across Read more…
They say that the best beer is free beer. While that is true, that won’t stop me from nitpicking about the taste! What a fun color! Nice and light and bright. It’s also very cloudy but there is a magical stream of bubbles that keeps the head nice and foamy. Read more…
As warmer days become the norm, lighter beers become more and more popular. Wheat Ales, Pales Ales, Pilsners, and Lagers begin to come to the forefront. Add the Golden Lager to that; or at least THIS Golden Lager. Wolverine State Brewing Co.’s “Vers L’avant” is a pretty unique offering. This Read more…
