It is my opinion that those who gripe and complain about forwards in their email inbox do so tongue in cheek. Really…who doesn’t enjoy a good forward. And even if the forward is terrible, there is a certain excitement in opening the forward. If it’s good, you enjoy a good chuckle. If it falls short, [...]
Dogfish Head’s 12o Minute IPA is practically a rite of passage among beer geeks. Q.) How is it then that until recently I was a 120 Minute virgin? A.) Ohio’s silly alcohol laws. So since I couldn’t find this beer in my neck of the woods, while I found myself in Michigan the other day [...]
First, a hearty thanks for the proprietors of “Thank Heaven for Beer” for hosting this review. In fact, I was surprised by the request. In deciding what beer to review, I found myself at the store pondering what sort of hoppy ale (minus the apricots!) should find its way into my glass. I knew a [...]
The choice for Dogfish Head’s Aprihop was certainly a seasonal one. I always enjoy a beer that matches the season, so a fresh, crisp sounding Aprihop sounded like a delicious break from the rich spiced beer that accompany winter. The beer poured a pretty orange color. It actually reminded me a bit of the color [...]
Living in Indiana, I get chances to try some more of the local (regional) stuff than most of our site visitors. You may or may not see this beer, but I wanted to provide you with a review so that you can try it if you do. Imperial red ales are not an inordinately common [...]
Nearly every parent desires the best for their kids. At times, things go awry when a parent begins living vicariously through their child. Mom wants daughter win first place at the fashion show for which she scored second when she was a little runt. Dad places a football in his six month old son’s incubator [...]
This beer is a Grand Cru from Michigan brewing, which is basically a spicy and strong version of (at least in this case) a Belgian White Ale. This beer sat in the refrigerator for a week or so while I wondered whether or not I was in the mood for it. Sorry for doubting that [...]
I love the change of seasons…different weather, different scenery…different beer. This week’s Saturday beer is Aprihop, by Dogfish Head. Personally, the switch from winter ales was long overdue (although I am drinking Santa’s Private reserve right now…it was 40% off!). The pleasantries of spiced ales has lost its luster in these eyes. I am ready [...]
This is the second beer we’ve reviewed from Samuel Adam’s Imperial series (the third if you count their Hallertau Imperial Pilsner), and we’ll be reviewing their Imperial White before too long. What can you say, Samuel Adams almost always makes quality stuff. This beer is no different; here is my review. Samuel Adam’s Imperial Stout [...]
I want to start this review by saying that I’m not a very big fan of Goose Island’s “normal” line of beers. I’ve had most everything that they put in a bottle and just don’t enjoy their line of stuff. However, like many beers, their stuff is actually good on tap (312 Urban Wheat being [...]
