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Yep, I’m posting a bunch of Christmas and winter themed beer reviews in the middle of summer—why not? We’re already seeing fall-themed beers becoming available and it’s only early August, so let’s start dreaming about Christmas beers while we’re at it! I’ve got notes and pictures from several of these … Continue reading
Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol was published on this date in 1843, which tells the tale of misbegotten elderly miser Ebenezer Scrooge who is visited by three spirits of Christmas, an experience which transforms him into a kinder, gentler man. What better beer to choose for today’s Advent reveal than … Continue reading
There were more dances, and there were forfeits, and more dances, and there was cake, and there was negus, and there was a great piece of Cold Roast, and there was a great piece of Cold Boiled, and there were mince-pies, and plenty of beer. On this day in 1843, Charles Dickens’ A … Continue reading
Another post of Tuesday Tastings for this second week of May, featuring an iconic IPA and a couple of out-of-season reviews. Bell’s Brewery Two Hearted Ale It probably doesn’t need to be said that Bell’s is one of the oldest and most-respected breweries in the United States, dating the first … Continue reading
Nope, I am not done talking about fresh hop beers yet! (Just wait until I start in on the pumpkin beers…) Technically yes, the season is over, though there are the bottled versions on the shelves now (especially considering Lagunitas’ Born Yesterday was just released five days ago) so if you … Continue reading