Some brew from Colorado is just what the doctors ordered to ease my academic job search pains. This selection is from Left Hand Brewing Company. First, I must note that I've tried a couple of Left Hand's creations and have not been too impressed. Their Milk Stout, however, is refreshingly different ( Read more... )

Included in their autumn seasonal case, the Boston Beer Company's "Bonfire Rauchbier" introduces with a clear medium amber body and respectable frothy head. The scent is quite mild, but speaks of a slight hint of roasted almond or cashew. This scent carries over heavily in the beer's flavor, presenting as a lively and smoky mix of roasted nuts, ( Read more... )

In my last booze beer review I listed my top 6 brews, including the #3 pick - Gordash's "Holy Mackerel". At the time, I didn't quite realize the good fish came in a few varieties. So, when I spied a four pack of the Holy Mackerel label "Panic Attack" in my grocery store today, I jumped at it. Note that my #3 favorite beer is thus Holy Mackerel's " ( Read more... )

Considering that Saturday is supposedly another apocalypse to-be, I decided to bust out some good stuff (not that I drink bad stuff, but that I do save the best stuff for more special occasions or if I really feel a need to "drink this one off"). So, tonight, I report to you on a delightful beer from Idaho, of all places, Laughing Dog Brewing's ( Read more... )

Now this is a unique brew. Fresh out of Dexter, Michigan, Jolly Pumpkin Artisan Ales presents Bam Noire as part of its line of "farmhouse ales." Farmhouse, or "saison", style ales historically were meant to be refreshments for workers during harvest. As such, these beers tend to be on the lighter side. Whether Bam Noire succeeds at this is up for a ( Read more... )

Tonight I have a true gem to recommend - an astonishing small batch brew fresh out of Florida ( Read more... )

In brazen retaliation against St. Patrick's Day (retaliation initiated thanks to the trashy master's level students who share my office) Tonight I tried William Brother's Brewing Company's (Scotland) Grozet Ale. Touted as a gooseberry ale devised from 16th century recipes and loved by 19th century high society, grozet is a mild-manner brew with one ( Read more... )

A quick follow-up to my 25th brew review - but Avery continues to impress me. Tonight I decided that since every day is just a holiday, I may as well crack open Avery's Samael. Named after an archangel of mixed good and ill intention in Talmudic texts, Samael is a another stunning, hearty concoction from the Colorado brewery ( Read more... )

After years of searching, I have found The Beast. The find came thanks to an impromptu trip to the local Total Wines & More with Loopy (who originally found the place - I had no clue there was one within a 10 minute drive of me). Needless to say, I'm thrilled ( Read more... )

Let's play a game. Think: Corona + Chili pepper. Corona + Chili pepper. Corona + Chili pepper.

Got it? If you do, you've got Cave Creek's Chili Beer. Offering a golden sun-blazed color like most Mexican-sourced brews, Chili Beer is truly something unique in a saturated market. Although a chili pepper mummified in a beer bottle might seem cheesy, ( Read more... )