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Adventures In CellarSitting Review: Founders Devil Dancer 2009

Founders Devil Dancer Lacing

Founders says:

“When you dance with the Devil the Devil don’t change. You do. Massive in complexity, the huge malt character balances the insane amount of alphas used to create it. At an incredible 112 IBU’s it’s dry-hopped with a combination of ten hop varieties. This one can age with the best of them.”

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Chicago Craft Beer Week: WI Cheese and MI Beer Reception and Dinner

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Yesterday was a pretty big day for us at GuysDrinkingBeer.com. The legislation that we have been tracking for months received the overwhelming approval from  the Illinois House, putting the state just one step away from protecting the rights of craft brewers to self distribute, and we were invited to take part in a cheese [...]

1 Year of GDB: Ryan’s Top 5 Beers Thus Far

Ryan: Lists!  Everyone loves ‘em.  And as such, we figured that with one full year of Guys Drinking Beer reviews and coverage in the books, we’d go back and take a look at the 5 beers that are still yanking our heartstrings.  Beers that we wish we were still drinking at this moment, and forever [...]

1 Year of GDB: Karl’s Top Five Beers Thus Far

Karl: Lists!  Everyone loves ‘em.  And as such, we figured that with one full year of Guys Drinking Beer reviews and coverage in the books, we’d go back and take a look at the 5 beers that are still yanking our heartstrings.  Beers that we wish we were still drinking at this moment, and forever [...]

From The Cellar: Founders Nemesis 2009

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Founders says:

“What you have here is a rarity. A special, one-of-a-kind ale that is only made once a year. Sometimes that’s all. Forever. No more. Nada. Limited-time only. You never know what you’re gonna get. But you can be sure it’ll be damn tasty.”

Founders Nemesis 2009 Wheatwine, 12% ABV

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From The Cellar: Founders Backwoods Bastard 2 Year Vertical 2009-2010

Founders cleverly, or accidentally, stuck the label on the '09 upside down

Founders says:

“Expect lovely, warm smells of single malt scotch, oaky bourbon barrels, smoke, sweet caramel and roasted malts, a bit of earthy spice, and a scintilla of dark fruit. It’s a kick-back sipper made to excite the palate.”

Founders Backwoods Bastard Scotch Ale, 10.2% ABV

Sayeth the Guys:

Karl: For [...]

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