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Celebrity Beer Cellars
by Jay R. BrooksWe asked a number of beer industry luminaries to share some of the most special beers in their own cellars, and to tell us why they chose those beers and on what occasion they’ll consider opening them. This is at once a terrific list of amazing beer you don’t have, but which at the same... View Article
Buying Vintage Beer
by Jay R. BrooksYou don’t necessarily have to age beer yourself. You can find people willing to do it for you: for a price. A growing trend among better beer bars and specialty bottle shops is to have their own beer cellars from which to offer vintage beer for sale. Older beers, naturally, is priced higher than newer... View Article
Holiday Wrap-Up
by Greg BarberaBeer can be more than just a bottle. As any craft beer aficionado knows, the glassware can be as important as the beer itself. But once a year the beverage world turns to packaging: Much like how a good label can affect a beer’s popularity and sales, so can an engaging package.
Old and Out-of-the-Way
by Jay R. BrooksWhile nobody knows the exact percentage, nearly all of the beer brewed worldwide should be enjoyed when it’s as fresh as possible. With most beer, the sooner you drink it, the better; usually within ninety days of being kegged, bottled or canned if it’s unpasteurized, and a little longer if it has. Many beers even... View Article
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Surf ‘n’ Sand?
by Brian YaegerFor a road trip within a beer trip, head about 300 km to Tofino, situated on Vancouver Island’s west coast, known as the Wet Coast. More popular in the summer for some of the best surfing in North America, the waves are still great during the winter, when diving is amazing because the water is... View Article
A Manly Mecca
by Brian YaegerSydney is home to 40 excellent beaches, but across the harbor is Manly, a Mecca for surfers, sunbathers, and shoppers, including those in the market for tasty eats and quenching brews. A short ferry ride transports you to 4 Pines Brewing Co. (29/43-45 East Esplanade; 4PinesBeer.com.au), which overlooks the majestic harbor. The beers are inspired... View Article
Don’t Forget Your Passport
by Brian YaegerFrom St. Thomas or St. John, you can reach Jost Van Dyke in the British Virgin Islands within 45 minutes by boat. If you go, be sure to bring your passport, seeing as you are entering another country. On the tiny island of Jost Van Dyke is, in Vyas’ words, “the world famous Foxy’s Bar... View Article
with Jason Oliver
by Julie JohnsonWhat do you bring to brewing from your early background in history and philosophy? That’s a great question, and one I’ve thought about a lot, funnily enough. My approach to brewing is…almost like a “liberal arts” approach. I like to look at different relationships. I use science and craft to help me get there, but... View Article
These Islands are Hopping
by Brian YaegerUntil Great Britain took up mash paddles, brewing was a continental endeavor. But once it spread from ancient Sumer (present-day Iraq) to the lands of Bavaria and Bohemia, it didn’t take long for the know-how to leap across watery barriers to the United Kingdom and, obviously, the United States. When cold and rainy winter months... View Article
Belgian Tripel
by K. Florian KlempTo many, the discovery of Belgian beers is a moment of great enlightenment, and to those of us who came to know them long ago, they are still amazing. The integration of technology, moxie and charm forms a righteous trinity, one that is orchestrated in the brewhouse.
Great American Beer Festival Winners
by - -2011 Brewery and Brewer of the Year Awards: Small Brewing Company and Small Brewing Company Brewer of the Year Sponsored by Microstar Keg Management Chuckanut Brewery, Bellingham, WA Will Kemper
Beer Talk
Hop Notch IPA
by - -Uinta Brewing Co. Salt Lake City, UT Available: AZ, CA, CO, DC, DE, GA, ID, IL, MA, MD, NC, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OR, PA, UT, VA, WA, WY Since 2001, Uinta Brewing has been 100% wind powered. the first Utah company to do so. To continue its commitment to use renewable resources, Uinta Brewing... View Article
Amber Ale
by - -Crazy Mountain Brewing Co. Avon, CO Available: CA, CO, FL, TX Crazy Mountain Brewing Company was founded in January of 2010 and specializes in handcrafted beers made with much move in Vail, CO. We craft 8 year round brews and about 7 seasonals and specialty beers. ABV: 5.25 ABW: 4.2 Color: 18 Bitterness: 25 Original... View Article
King Henry
by - -Goose Island Beer Co. Chicago, IL Available: AK, AZ, CA, CO, DC, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, MA, MD, MI, MN, MO, MT, ND, NE, NM, NV, NY, OH, OR, SD, WA, WI Aged in bourbon barrels, King Henry is a burgundy hued English-style barleywine with aromas of vanilla, oak, and dark fruit. Caramel and... View Article
Griffin’s Bow Oaked Blonde Barleywine
by - -Boston Beer Co. Boston, MA Available: Nationwide Through experimentation with different recipes and aging techniques, the brewers took the traditional barleywine style to the next level and created this oaked blonde version, a variation they never tried before. Inspired by the legendary medieval griffin, a symbol of strength, courage, and boldness in English folklore. this... View Article
Skilak Scottish Ale
by - -Kenai River Brewing Co. Soldotna, AK Available: AK Skilak Scottish pours with a light beige head on a dark amber beer. Aroma is of smooth malt along with a smoky background leading to a mouthful of deep, roasted malt flavor. Ends long and smooth with a sweet malt aftertaste. Kenai River Brewing Company is a... View Article
Old Court Ale
by - -16 Mile Brewing Co. Georgetown, DE Available: DE, MD, NJ, PA, VA Old Court Ale is a pale ale with amber malt added to create a dark pale ale style, with hops and malt balanced to create a nice, bold sessionable brew. 16 Mile uses all English malts to pay homage to our passion for... View Article
Vicious
by - -North Peak Brewing Co. Traverse City, MI Available: MI, OH The beer recipes at North Peak are developed between brewmasters Mike Hall at North Peak and Ron Jeffries at Jolly Pumpkin and are brewed at the North Peak facility located on Old Mission Peninsula, North of Traverse Michigan. ABV: 6.7 ABW: 5.31 Color: 14 Bitterness:... View Article
John Barleycorn Barleywine
by - -Mad River Brewing Co. Blue Lake, CA Available: AZ, CA, CO, FL, GA, HI, IL, IN, KY, MD, MA, MN, NV, NM, NY, NC, SC, OH, OK, OR, PA, WA, VA Nutty caramel malt aroma, a sweet,warming full body and features hint of plum, black currant and maple. Serve in a snifter with dessert or... View Article
2011 Coming Home Holiday Ale
by - -Grand Teton Brewing Co. Victor, ID Available: CA, CO, ID, IL, KS, MA, MN, MO, MT, ND, NV, SC, SD, WA, WI, WY This is the second year Grand Teton has brewed Coming Home and they plan on a Holiday Ale series in the years to come. They use a collaborative approach to brewery decisions,... View Article
West Coast IPA
by - -Green Flash Brewing Co. San Diego, CA Available: AZ, CA, CO, IL, KS, MD, MA, MO, NJ, NY, NC, OH, OR, PA, TX, VA, WA, Canada This West Coast-Style India Pale Ale is extravagantly hopped, full flavored, medium bodied and copper colored. A menagerie of hops—Simcoe, Columbus, Centennial—is combined throughout the brewing process to impart... View Article
W-n-B Coffee Oatmeal Imperial Stout
by - -Terrapin Beer Co. Athens, GA Available: AL, GA, NJ, NC, PA, SC, TN, VA This beer is made with a locally-roasted coffee blend from Athens, GA staple Jittery Joes. 130 lbs of ground coffee goes into each batch of the Wake-n-Bake blend, including Costa Rican, Guatemalan & Zimbabwe coffees. The W-n-B is part of Terrapin’s... View Article
Two Tortugas
by - -Karl Strauss Brewing Co. San Diego, CA Available: CA Two Tortugas is the 2nd addition to our less than literal “Twelve Days” series of holiday ales. This Belgian-inspired Quadruple Ale has a delicate union of toffee, dark fruits, and warming spices that will continue to develop with age. ABV: 11 ABW: n/a Color: n/a Bitterness:... View Article
Menagerie #3
by - -Evolution Craft Brewing Co. Delmar, DE Available: DE, MD, VA Evolution is a craft brewery started in 2009 in Delmar, DE, but now going through the exciting process of expanding and moving into a bigger space in Salisbury, MD. Menagerie #3 is a real big, rich scotch ale, 2/3 of which have been in bourbon... View Article
Velvet Rooster
by - -Tallgrass Brewing Co. Manhattan, KS Available: AL, AR, CO, KS, MN, MO, MS, MT, NE, ND, OH, OK, PA, SD, VA, WI First ever Belgian-style triple in a can. The beer pours a golden straw color with brilliant clarity. Topped with a lofty pure white head, it has a floral aroma with subtle fruit overtones.... View Article
Newcastle Winter IPA
by - -Caledonian (Heineken UK) Edinburgh, Scotland Available: nationwide Zesty in character and jam-packed with a creamy finish, the Newcastle Winter IPA is full-bodied and hoppy, delivering unique and authentic malt flavors for the cold season and snowy matchdays. ABV: 5.2 ABW: n/a Color: Burnished copper Bitterness: 32 Original gravity: n/a
Black Shack Porter
by - -Wachusett Brewing Co. Westminster, MA Available: MA, NJ, NY, RI Handcrafting a diverse line of ales in Westminster, MA, since 1994. The retail and tasting areas make it a fun, accommodating and informative destination for group tours, corporate meetings and private events. Stop in and let Ned, Kevin, and Quinny show you what it means... View Article