This week we dive into another beer from Shipyard Brewing Company in Portland Maine. For all you hop heads this one is a must try and another fine example of the diversity hops can bring to a beer. Shipyard describes XXXX IPA as a non-traditional American IPA with a brilliant copper color and the classic […]

From time to time we are fortunate enough to receive “samples” from various breweries across the country, this weeks beer came all the way from Juneau Alaska to Savannah, Georgia! I’m talking about Alaskan Winter from the Alaskan Brewing Company . Described as an Olde English Ale, this malty copper colored ale has a surprise […]

The clever and extremely creative folks at Stone Brewing are continually raising the bar on what beer is and what it can be! This week we try Stone 09.09.09 Vertical Epic Ale, a Belgian style Imperial Porter. Brewed with dark candi sugar, chocolate malt, tangerine peel, vanilla beans, and aged on French oak, this is […]

The fine folks at New England Brewing were kind enough to send us a few samples and we start with their Elm City Lager. Named after New Haven’s historic nickname, this is true to a German Pilsner style. Crisp and golden, we found this beer to be refreshing, while distinctly tasting the pilsner malts and […]

As a part of their Big Beer Series, Smuttynose Maibock is one that should be considered next time you’re in the local beer aisle. If you’re not familiar with the bock style, it’s basically a German strong lager. Big and malty, this beer is easy to drink and not “boozy” in any way. It’s also […]