Has it been a brutal week at work? Are you looking for something to jump start your weekend? Arcadia Ales has a seasonal porter to give you that pick-me-up you need to get over your weekday chaos. Morning Nightcap is billed as a coffee porter and it delivers that flavor Read more…
I poured 12 ounces of used motor oil into a glass and drank it. Every drop. Never hesitated for a second. Seriously this beer does look like motor oil when you pour it into a glass. It’s a deep, dark brown, almost black color with a head that has a Read more…
I was recently in Orlando on vacation and was able to try some wonderful Florida beers. Sadly, those beers are unavailable in Michigan, so I figured I talk about Short’s Autumn Ale, which is a seasonal release. Combining what seems like a standard amber ale with the earthy hoppiness of Read more…
Dan flies in from Arizona for another episode of Better on Draft where he, Ken, Rob, and Matt interview Eddie of River Rouge Brewing. We get a chance to touch on his brewing history in California and the choice to move back to Michigan to open up River Rouge Brewing! Read more…
I don’t know why I’m reviewing this ale, I’m just going to give it a 10. Seriously, this is my all-time favorite Belgian ale. I discovered it at a steak joint in Tampa, Charley’s Steak House, and I always enjoy it. My brother-in-law turned my wife and I onto Charley’s Read more…
Odd Side Ales brews some really “out there” type beers that just happen to work and be tremendously delicious. Their original Mayan Mocha stout was fantastic, so I knew I had to try their Imperial Mayan Stout. Once again, Odd Side does not disappoint with a wonderful imperial stout. It Read more…
Matt, Ken, and Angela start off the show talking about Halloween parties, beers to drink, and go over some news to see if flights have jumped the shark! Sponsors: North Center Brewing – https://northcenterbrewing.com/ Zetouna Liquor – https://www.facebook.com/Zetouna-Liquor-Fine-Wine-Cigars-146021445420374/ Join The Michigan Beer Discord – https://discord.gg/vEEDyzwdjT Download the MI Beer Map Read more…
Each and every year the Michigan Brewers Guild have four major festivals in which they collect a huge number of beers from the now over 300 breweries in the state. Every October the Fall Beer Festival takes over Eastern Market in Detroit, MI. and this year is no different! With Read more…
This week I decided to try another beer from Deschute’s. Going with a seasonal theme, I picked up some Hopzeit Autumn IPA. It’s not quite a marzen style Oktoberfest, and it’s not quite an IPA either. The beer pours with a thin white head with minimal lacing. The nose hits Read more…
Whoa, I stepped on a land mine this week …… and it was worth every sip. Found this sitting by itself on the shelf at a local store. No six-pack available and this was the only one they had left of this particular beer. I guess I’m a softie for Read more…
