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What Others Are Saying:

This is a really great anthology of all the happenings around this issue…Here is a link to a page they started called Save the Craft. This is an excellent resource both for information, and to get involved in the fray if you are so inclined.— Beer & Whiskey Brothers

From The Cellar: Stoudts Fat Dog Imperial Oatmeal Stout 2009

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Stoudts says:

This unique ale merges the smooth and complex richness of an Oatmeal Stout with the assertive hoppiness of Imperial Stout.

Stoudts Fat Dog Imperial Oatmeal Stout, 2009 Imperial Stout, 9% ABV

Sayeth the Guys:

(EDITORS NOTE: This bottle was dated April of 2009.  It was sampled again in April of 2010 [...]

Review: Central Waters Peruvian Morning

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Central Waters says:

“A Bourbon Barrel aged Imperial Stout made with freshly roasted Emy J’s Coffee. This beer is as complex as it gets. Flavors of vanilla, tannins, and coffee meld together to create a flavor as deep as the ravines of the Peruvian Andes!”

Central Waters Peruvian Morning Imperial Stout, 8.5% ABV

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Review: Central Waters Bourbon Barrel Barleywine

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Central Waters says:

“Flavors of bourbon, malt, and hops meld quite good. Served at cellar temp like it should Unified in one voice, Our fans can rejoice Charlie now comes aged in wood!”

Central Waters Bourbon Barrel Barleywine American Barleywine, 11.5% ABV

Sayeth the Guys:

Ryan: The commercial description above referencing “Charlie” is [...]

Review: Central Waters Bourbon Barrel Stout

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Central Waters says:

“The brewery’s most highly sought after beer, this imperial stout is aged to perfection in oak bourbon barrels. Look for this tasty treat to contain hints of bourbon and vanilla with roasted overtones that is sure to please any connoisseur’s palate. Serve this beer at cellar temperature from a snifter glass, [...]

Review: Flying Dog Gonzo Imperial Porter

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Flying Dog says:

“Like Hunter S. Thompson… Gonzo Imperial Porter is deep and complex. This turbo charged version of the Road Dog Porter is mysteriously dark with a rich and malty body, intense roasted flavors, and a surprisingly unique hop kick. With Gonzo weighing in at 9.2% ABV, it will bite you in the [...]

Review: Atwater Vanilla Java Porter

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Atwater says:

“Made with fine-roasted coffee beans and vanilla extract, this is one of the most admired beers Atwater offers. Unique and flavorful, with a chocolate malt finish, this beer is a perfect balance of complimentary ingredients.”

Atwater Vanilla Java Porter Porter, 6% ABV

Sayeth the Guys: Ryan: I tried this beer a [...]

Review: Short’s Autumn Ale

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Short’s says:

“Our London ESB is true to style. With a medium amber color and a perfect balance of initial malty sweetness fused with soft fruity esters. The finish lingers with hop characteristics including strong flavor, pleasant aroma and a medium bitterness. A user friendly delight for bridging the gap between malty and hoppy [...]

Review: Sierra Nevada Old Chico Crystal Wheat

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Sierra Nevada says:

“Brewed using 65% wheat malt and 35% barley malt. This filtered wheat beer is light blonde in color, light bodied and has a wonderfully clean finish. This is a great choice for craft brew novices and beer aficionados alike.”

Sierra Nevada Old Chico Crystal Wheat Pale Wheat Ale, 5% ABV

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Review: Short’s Rich’s Rye

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Short’s says:

“Our high alpha dwarf hop rye Munich ale, is named after an important part of our brewery. It’s lightly copper in color and super aromatic. Highly resinous hops are used throughout the boil and dry hop, lending a unique relationship derived from the rye and Munich malts. Surely a hop heads delight!”

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Pumpkinsanity Review: Huckleberry The Great Pumpkin Halloween Ale

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Huckleberry says:

“This is an all grain Hazelnut-Vanilla Pumpkin Ale with a dash of graham cracker. It sat in the primary for four weeks, secondary for two and keg aged for one month.”

Huckleberry The Great Pumpkin Halloween Ale Pumpkin Ale, 5.2% ABV

Sayeth the Guys:

Ryan: I met the guy behind this beer, [...]

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