Craft Beer Review – Avery & Russian River Collaboration Not Litigation Ale

Avery & Russian River Collaboration Not Litigation Ale: Brewed to a strength of 8.9% abv, this collaboration ale personifies what I love about the majority of craft brewing culture, their ability to collaborate, help each other out and creatively solve issues. You see the story behind this ale is that both Avery and Russian River Brewery…

A Review of Chimay Trappist Beers: Red, Yellow and Blue Bottles

Chimay Brewery: Located in Chimay, Belgium this is a Trappist brewery operating out of Scourmont Abbey who famously brews the three beers pictured above for worldwide distribution. They use water from wells inside the monastery and put all profits towards the maintenance of the monastery itself or towards community charitable social services provided by the monks. They also…

BC Craft Beer Review – Dageraad Anno 2014

Dageraad Anno 2014: This particular beer is a Belgian Strong Ale seasonal release from Burnaby, BC brewery Dageraad who specializes in brewing authentic Belgian beers. It is brewed to a strength of 8.3% abv and was infused with fully ripened Keremeos, BC pears as well as Indian coriander that all go together in this very interesting…

Craft Beer Review – Brouwerji De Block Satan Gold

Brouwerji De Block – Satan Gold: This is a Belgian Strong Ale from Belgium brewed at a strength of 8% that I managed to find a single of at my local LRS simply because it was intriguing. Aroma and Appearance: This craft beer pours with a thin layer of foam with a lot of carbonation and a…

Craft Beer Review – Trader Joes (Unibroue) Providential Belgian Golden Ale (aged 1 year)

Trader Joes (Unibroue) Providential Belgian Golden Ale: Aged close to a year, this a Belgian Strong Ale brewed in Quebec exclusively for Trader Joe’s and was enjoyed in a snifter glass after making some beermosas. Aroma and Appearance: It pours a hazy golden orange with a lot of fizz that goes away quickly, loads of bubbles and…