Author: Greg Barbera
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Culture - SidebarsOver-the-counter hangover remedies
November 1, 2012 - Greg Barbera Last Round A natural supplement that comes in a 2.4 oz bottle, Last Round is a blend of kudzu root, stevia leaf, green tea leaf, ginko leaf and Ural licorice root. It tastes something like a Ricola cough drop and they recommend one bottle before bed and one bottle when you wake up. Worked for... View Article -
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Oak Jacked Imperial Pumpkin
September 18, 2012 - Greg Barbera This limited, seasonal offering from Uinta Brewing’s Crooked Line series pours a deep ruby (almost red velvet) with a big, thick white head that slowly dissipates. -
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XX Bitch Creek
August 31, 2012 - Greg Barbera Classified as a double ESB and part of the brewery’s Cellar Reserve program, XX Bitch Creek pours the color of cherry wood with an inch thick head that stays longer than your mother-in-law. Melted caramel and molasses notes with slight hints of toffee and freshly shaved Baker’s chocolate. A smooth, creamy mouthfeel. Like a milkshake.... View Article -
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The Revolution Is Over, Welcome To The Status Quo
August 29, 2012 - Greg Barbera It was just under twenty-five years ago that I had my first real craft beer experience. -
Beer of the Week - Staff Reviews
Coney Island Barrel-Aged Human Blockhead
August 21, 2012 - Greg Barbera Classified as an imperial bock, Coney Island took Human Blockhead and aged it for five months on Buffalo Trace bourbon barrels. And the result is nothing less than stellar. The beer pours a deep ruby with a thick, beige head that very slowly dissipates. Huge dried fruit notes (dates, fig) greet the nose but plum is... View Article -
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16th Anniversary IPA
August 13, 2012 - Greg Barbera This IPA from San Diego’s Stone Brewing Co. pours amber with a thin head that quickly dissipates. Lacing comes and goes even quicker than the head.