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If anyone has read my previous reviews they know how I feel about Florida beers in general.  If my experiences with Florida craft brews could be described as hit or miss it would definitely be more hits than misses.  I couldn’t resist the can on this one though, the artwork Read more…

I’ve picked on this beer this week out of respect for a friend.  Eddie doesn’t often go for the hoppy, bitter stuff that most craft beers end up being and he’s a big fan of Yuengling, so for my friend I thought I’d try one of these and see how Read more…

Southern Tier has made some truly fantastic dessert style beers in the past.  Their latest in the series is Cinnamon Roll Imperial Ale. Let’s take a taste and see if it lives up to their previous beers. Cinnamon Roll has a thick tan head with medium lacing as you take Read more…

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…

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…

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…