Craft Beer from the American Perspective
The local beer purveyor pointed me toward this. He said it was very popular and flying off the shelves, and mentioned Heady Topper as a beer it was comparable to (at least in popularity). Most importantly, it was a 4… (READ MORE)
The Wild Beer Company Iduna Cru Ale brewed with Apple Juice (bubbles + Apples + Wild Yeast) Cron and I love ciders! We were extremely excited to try this beer apple juice hybrid with substantial amounts of alcohol, 9%! We expected… (READ MORE)
After a long week I went to the local Stop n Shop in the midst of a small Spring snowstorm to pick up some liquid refreshment for my Friday night at home. Surprisingly, there weren’t many people there freaking out… (READ MORE)
I was at my local bar and a very specific beer caught my friend’s eye as she was perusing the 50+ taps of micro brews; a chocolate shake beer. She quickly ordered one for herself and came back to our… (READ MORE)
I went to one of my very favorite places in my area a few weeks ago before it was this cold, icy hell outside; Astoria’s very own Czech beer garden, the Bohemian Hall. It’s a great place to hang with… (READ MORE)
I was recently on a trip for my job and one night I decided to pick up a 6 pack of a craft beer that would get me a little buzzed before I passed out alone in my motel room. I had one… (READ MORE)
When most beer connoisseurs (elitist hipsters) think of American Style Lager, they think of a light beer that has a flavor profile of watered down bald eagle urine. For most of us, this type of beer is typically the first… (READ MORE)
It’s that wonderful time of year again when we put grievances aside and sit down to stare at our extended families. Luckily, we have alcohol to ease the pain. If you are anything like my family when you get together for a… (READ MORE)
Samuel Adams Cherry Wheat, by the Boston Beer Company. You don’t get a name that sounds more American than that. Since America is GREATEST COUNTRY IN WORLD, you would expect this beer to be greatest beer in world. You have Samuel… (READ MORE)
Gueuze Tilquin comes in a corked bottle, priced at $11 for 12.7fl oz. That is almost $1/ounce. This must be the beer version of platinum that you can actually price it per ounce. I popped the cork…. and it was… (READ MORE)