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…
Kind of funny: I read another review of this Ale and the reviewer stated they’d been exterminating squirrels for a long time. The reason I grabbed this beer is because I have been shooting squirrels – let me rephrase that, shooting rodents that make the world think they’re cute by Read more…
Roak is a newer brewery that was founded in 2015. They have a well-rounded catalog of beers, but today I want to talk about their Double New England Style IPA, Flavorful Five. At one better than a certain super hero group, Flavorful five does not disappoint. The thing about this Read more…
I don’t think that anyone would disagree that Founders knows a thing or two about brewing a big beer with coffee. Between their world-renowned Breakfast Stout, their “highly acclaimed” KBS and their white whale CBS (be on the lookout this winter!), it seems as if Founders’ portfolio is already chock Read more…
An Amber Ale is always a good beer to try. Often, when beer drinkers start to realize how many different beers and different styles of beer are available, an Amber Ale will sit at the top of their list of beers to drink for a while. As a beer drinker Read more…
Break out the lederhosen boys and girls because it’s time for Oktoberfest. Contrary to its’ name, Oktoberfest actually starts in September in Germany, and only six Munich breweries can brew beer for the event. These breweries brew a traditional Marzen style lager, which is dry, crisp, and goes down smooth. Read more…
As the leaves start to slowly change colors and the cool crisp air of fall starts to creep in during the nights in lower Michigan, I tend to gravitate towards big abv, malty beers. I dug through my cellar and found a Pilgrim’s Dole from New Holland, this should be Read more…
Doh. I can hear Homer say it. I’ve been on a roll with some Florida beers, so I grabbed one labeled a “Robust Porter” and headed home with visions of sugar plums dancing in my head. Doh. Okay, let me regroup a little here. As Porters go this is a Read more…
How does Right Brain Brewery create CEO Stout? A bit of mad science, a little sorcery, and a lot of love, at least that’s what’s printed on the can. I can’t argue with that, as Right Brain has hit upon a fantastic recipe that leaves me wanting to go back Read more…
Fall is upon us here in Michigan and with it comes lower temperatures, bonfires, and hoodies. For me, it’s also time to shift away from Summery wheat beers and grab a darker, heavier beer to warm my belly. Deschutes’ Black Butte Porter is the perfect transition beer from Summer to Read more…
