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Dispatches From Vacation Review: Orange Blossom Pilsner OBP Squared

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Orange Blossom Pilsner says:

“When you make a pot of coffee, but only use half the water, you get some pretty rich coffee. That’s the approach we took with our latest offering. OBP Squared, with half the water, has 11% alcohol by volume – twice that of original OBP. The result is [...]

From The Cellar: Dark Horse 4 Elf 3 Year Vertical 2008-2010

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Dark Horse 4 Elf Spiced Beer, 11.5% ABV

Sayeth the Guys:

Karl: As I glance through some of the reviews of the 4 Elf on Beer Advocate, they all seem to say the same thing: “Should age well.” “Probably better with age.” Well, they were right. We sat down with three years of [...]

“12 Beers of Christmas” Review: Schlafly Christmas Ale

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Schlafly says:

“A full-bodied amber ale to spice up the holidays. ‘Tis the season to enjoy this rich and flavorful ale made with orange peel, cloves and spicy hops.”

Schlafly Christmas Ale Spiced Beer, 8% ABV

Sayeth the Guys:

Ryan: About four or five years ago I decided I was going to be [...]

Review: New Holland El Mole Ocho

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New Holland says:

“Our exploration into the flavors of mole, the legendary sauce of central Mexico. Malty aroma and rich,cocoa-laden body laced with an invigorating tinge of dried chilies and coffee.”

New Holland El Mole Ocho Spiced Beer, 8% ABV

Sayeth the Guys:

Karl: When I think of New Holland the first image that [...]

Summer’s Getting Shorts-er Review: Short’s Black Licorice Lager

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Short’s says:

“High Gravity American Dark Lager aged on anise seed, Madagascar Bourbon vanilla beans and fresh chocolate mint leaves”

Short’s Black Licorice Lager Spiced Beer, 8% ABV

Sayeth the Guys:

Ryan: When I read the description of this beer I thought, “mint ice cream.”  I know – kind of weird seeing as [...]

Summer’s Getting Shorts-er Review: Short’s Nicie Spicie

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Short’s says:

“Northern Michigan spiced wheat ale. A 50% mixture of premium two-row malted barley and malted white wheat makes golden wheat ale balanced with Ahtanum and Cascade hop varieties. This ale is spiced with fresh zest of lemon and orange rind, coriander, and black peppercorns.”

Short’s Nicie Spicie Spiced Beer, 5.2% ABV

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