The Brew Site
A new Boilermaker Series review! I received and reviewed Easy Rider last summer, the Kentucky bourbon whiskey from Hood River Distillers, a nice easy bourbon with a bit of boozy heat, and thought that the motorcycle/biker theme of the brand would pair up nicely with Boneyard Beer, in a thematic … Continue reading
Sixpoint Brewery out of Brooklyn, New York was founded nearly 20 years ago and began canning in 2010. For 2022, the brewery announced a brand refresh across its entire product line, which tightens up the layout and colors and cleans up the “clutter” (in my opinion) of the white label … Continue reading
St. Louis-based Schlafly Beer recently announced the release of its 30th anniversary mix 12-pack, Reelin’ in the Beers, featuring four beers representing the brewery’s three-decade history. There’s been a lot of beers in 30 years so I can’t image this was an easy selection to make. Press release: Schlafly Beer, … Continue reading
My latest article for The Bulletin covers one of those stylistic quirks that seem to be more gimmick than style: white (or golden) stout. It was prompted by just such a beer from Worthy Brewing, Icarus Blonde Stout, a golden ale brewed with coffee, chocolate, vanilla, and lactose to emulate … Continue reading
Non-alcoholic CBD seltzers might be the next thing to watch in the lifestyle beverage market for those looking for beer alternatives, an assertion I’m making loosely based on the samples I’ve tried lately. The latest are from Oh Hi, a Colorado-based company producing a lineup of sparkling CBD seltzers that … Continue reading
Crux Fermentation Project is expanding its non-alcoholic beer lineup, recently adding NØ MØ Hazy IPA which joins its original NØ MØ IPA. This new hazy is brewed with BRU-1 and Sabro hops, which should give the tropical, juicy flavors drinkers look for in the style (without the alcohol). Details from … Continue reading
Oregon’s Rogue Ales recently added a new beer to the lineup with Gumberoo West Coast IPA, which joins the brewery’s other “monster” or cryptid-themed IPAs in the year-round catalog. Press release: In 2019 beer lovers met and fell in love with the hazy and mysterious Batsquatch. In 2021 the big … Continue reading
James & James, based out of Longmont, Colorado, is a relatively new beverage company that focuses exclusively on CBD-infused non-alcoholic seltzers; the company launched last summer with two products, Cherry Vanilla and Cucumber Mint craft hemp seltzers. J&J sent me a four-pack to review a little while back. The parent … Continue reading
It’s Monkey Time: I received a six-pack of Berry Monkey, the fruited sour Belgian-style tripel from Victory Brewing this weekend. I’d posted the press release about the new beer a couple of week ago, and the brewery offered to send samples, which I accepted. Berry Monkey is 9.5% ABV and … Continue reading
Another specialty brew released with Mardi Gras in mind, this one from Indeed Brewing Company: a fruited ale inspired by the Hurricane cocktail, aptly named Hurricane. It’s a big beer, clocking in at 9.5% ABV, and besides fruit it has “Hurricane flavored essence” added—I have no real idea what this … Continue reading