Monthly Archives: January 2011
Goose Island Honker’s Ale
The first beer I ever had from Goose Island was the Honker’s Ale. Because of this (and because of the distinctive goose head tap handle), I tend to think of the Honker’s Ale as Goose Island’s calling card. Realistically, I think … Continue reading
Crispin The Jacket Cider
Dear Crispin Ciders, I find myself having a problem. There are multiple Limited Release Ciders on your website that I would dearly, dearly love to get my grubby paws on (namely The Four Musketeers and Br’er Rabbit). How might I do … Continue reading
Wild Blue Blueberry Lager
“It’s cherry limeade!” – Marcia “This is like Jonestown” – Tony “I like my blueberry wine better.” – Mom “I need to go shave my tongue.” – also Tony “This beer would corrupt children.” – Ben “Why must you always … Continue reading
Boulevard Irish Ale
[cool story, bro] I received a bottle of this at work the day after Boulevard brewed it, weeks before it was drinkable because it hadn’t bottle-conditioned yet. I planned on waiting a couple of weeks to let it do its thing and … Continue reading
Grimbergen Dubbel
My first experience with this beer was last Summer, when I had a sip of my brother’s two seconds after I’d had a few sips of Avery Maharaja (read: HOP BOMB EXTRAORDINAIRE). Suffice it to say that, in my over-hopped mouth-state, I … Continue reading
North Coast Old Rasputin
A day that looks like this: . . . . . . . . Deserves a beer like this: Basic Info: Name: Old Rasputin Russian Imperial Stout Origin: North Coast Brewing Co., California Style: Russian Imperial Stout ABV: 9.0% … Continue reading
Bells Special Double Cream Stout
See! My phone got smart and got a camera and the ability to send me the pictures! Yay to me for joining 2008! I think this is my first Bells review on this blog. This is a) pathetic and b) … Continue reading
Lagunitas A Little Sumpin’ Sumpin’ Ale
Happy January 2nd! I hope this post finds you cleared of any and all hangovers you may have been nursing on the first of the year. Basic Info: Name: A Little Sumpin’ Sumpin’ Ale Origin: Lagunitas Brewing Co., California Style: American … Continue reading
Will Write for Beer 