100% Whole Wheat Bock AC Golden Brewing Co. Golden, CO Type of Beer: Bock ABV: 7.5% There are a lot of wheat beers on the market these days, or, that is to say, a lot of beers that contain some wheat content. There are very few, however, that attribute all their grain content to wheat,... View Article
Persimmon Ale Bloomington Brewing Co. Bloomington, IN Type of Beer: Fruit Beer ABV: 6.2% A lovely harvest shade of burnt orange. A healthy burst of orange peel pops off this ale along with a hint of fresh nutmeg and ground cinnamon. There’s spice in the flavor, but it’s there as a complement—not a dominant force—to... View Article
Lorenzini Double IPA Maui Brewing Co. Kihei, Maui, HI Type of Beer: Double India pale ale ABV: 7.6% Drink beer, save sharks. The latest limited can offering from Maui Brewing Co. brings the juice from the island of Maui. With a portion of proceeds from each can benefitting the Shark Research Group at the Hawaii Institute... View Article
Beer Camp Hoppy Lager Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. Chico, CA and Mills River, NC Type of Beer: Lager ABV: 7% The generously hopped lager is no longer a trend, but is a firmly established category in American brewing. This limited-time only lager is the first in a new annual series from Sierra Nevada to celebrate its Beer Camp... View Article
Hop Hunter IPA Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. Chico, CA and Mills River, NC Type of Beer: India pale ale ABV: 6.2% Made with drops of distilled hop oil (a process the brewery shares here), this is a huge step forward in the presentation of the ubiquitous IPA. It’s all in the nose. Thanks to the oil,... View Article
Nooner Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. Chico, CA and Mills River, NC Type of Beer: Pilsner ABV: 5.2% Let’s just assume this review started off with a double entendre joke about the name, and move on to the aromas and flavors of this crystal clear, light golden German-style pilsner. A faint spiciness and flour flavor emerge following that very... View Article
Alaskan Smoked Porter: 2008, 2013 and 2014 Alaskan Brewing Co. Juneau, AK A legendary beer, with malt smoked at a nearby salmon processing facility. In tasting three vintages that span six years, the pattern of aging becomes quite clear. The most recent version offers just a hint of bacon aroma, with a strong alcohol nose.... View Article
Fade To Black Vol. 1-5 Left Hand Brewing Co. Longmont, CO One name, five styles of similar origin. Counting down: 5. Sweet chocolate syrup, a touch of spice and molasses and espresso. 4. Vanilla with strong coffee, even a bit of umami. 3. It starts to get interesting with spicy roasted chipotle, balsamic, and booze.... View Article
Sexual Chocolate: 2012-2014 Foothills Brewing Winston-Salem, NC There is a distinct pattern of aging as one moves through these three years. The beer generally softens from a robust, mouthy texture to something bordering on silk. The alcohol heat slowly dissolves over time leaving behind all the heat by 2014. The peppery notes also completely vanish... View Article
