When we first heard about Deschutes entrance into Illinois all we could think about was hops, hops and MORE HOPS. I mean, that’s what breweries in the Northwest are known for, right? Tongue numbing, palate wrecking, hallucinatory IPA’s. So color us a little bummed when the first three beers we were greeted with didn’t melt [...]
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With Fall Beer Freedom Day (#FBFD) rapidly approaching we thought now would be a good time to reminisce about our favorite beers of the summer before we kick the Kölsch to the curb, down the last Oberon and say sayonara to the Shandy.
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Cigar City says: “Jai Alai India Pale Ale pays tribute to the original extreme sport. Jai Alai, a game native to the Basque region of Spain, is played on a court called a fronton. Jai Alai players attempt to catch a ball using a curved mitt, whilst the ball travels at speeds of up to [...]
~ read more ~Didn’t we just do a whole week of Shorts Brewing reviews a few months ago? You bet we did! Is that too much? That’s not for us to judge – all we know is that Karl was holed up in Traverse City, Michigan under about 31 inches of snow and he burrowed his way to [...]
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Sierra Nevada says: “The long, cold nights of winter are a little brighter with Celebration® Ale. Wonderfully robust and rich, Celebration® Ale is dry-hopped for a lively, intense aroma. Brewed especially for the holidays, it is perfect for a festive gathering or for a quiet evening at home.” Sierra Nevada Celebration Ale American IPA, 6.8% [...]
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21st Amendment says: “This aromatic golden IPA starts with a sucker punch of six different hops to the nose, quickly balanced by a solid malt backbone. Our top selling beer at the pub, this IPA starts big and finishes clean leaving you wanting more.” 21st Amendment IPA American IPA, 7% ABV Sayeth the Guys: Karl: [...]
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Ballast Point says: “The Sculpin is a testament to our humble beginnings as Home Brew Mart. It showcases bright flavors and aromas of apricot, peach, mango & lemon. The lighter body also brings out the crispness of the hops.” Ballast Point Sculpin India Pale Ale American IPA, 7% ABV Sayeth the Guys: Karl: I’m admittedly [...]
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