The fine folks at Redhook recently sent us a very limited edition of their barley wine called Treblehook. This is a very complex beer that was brewed over time and great care. It was actually dry hopped vigorously for six months, but don’t be fooled, the malt flavors still shine through . This is another […]

One more hop and one more malt added to make a grand total of 13 for each! Yes I’m talking about Jewbelation 13 – Bar Mitzvah, from Shmaltz Brewing. This years addition is bigger and badder then last years, as its brewed with a grand total of 13 hops, 13 malts and is 13% ABV. Certainly not for the faint of heart, this year’s edition is full of flavor and life as it takes its first step towards adulthood.

The Midnight Brewing Project continues with an espresso milk stout that will blow your doors off!! Left Hand Brewing and Terrapin Brewing has released their second collaboration brew called Depth Charge . This is a creamy espresso milk stout with a very smooth mouth feel. The espresso explosion off the nose sets you up for […]

Autumn Maple from The Bruery is a different take on a pumpkin beer . Brewed with 17 pounds of yams per barrel, Autumn Maple has cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, vanilla, molasses, and maple syrup, and fermented with their traditional Belgian yeast strain, this is a bold and spicy beer and would be perfect to enjoy on […]

We’ve already discussed Shipyard Brewing Company’s Pumpkinhead and universally enjoyed it. This week we try their Smashed Pumpkin from their Pugsley’s Signature Series. Part of a special series of beers named after brewmaster Alan Pugsley, Smashed Pumpkin is a big beer coming in at 9% ABV. But don’t be fooled: this pumpkin beer is not […]