Craft Beer Review – Brouwerij de Molen Rasputin Imperial Stout (2012)

Brouwerij de Molen Rasputin: Bottled in March 2012 in the Netherlands, this Imperial Stout is brewed to a strength of 10.4% abv with 46 IBUs in a bottle that boasts the words “Enjoy within 25 years”. This is a beer is an interesting candidate for very long term aging should you have the patience and remaining lifespan…

Craft Beer Review – Lagunitas The Hairy Eyeball Ale

Lagunitas The Hairy Eyeball Ale: This Strong Ale is a seasonal release brewed in Petaluma, California to a strength of 9.1% abv with 56.66 IBU’s and is what I would consider a good winter warmer ale. Aroma and Appearance: Pours a ruby red colour with one finger of foam and lots of little bubbles in the glass.…

Craft Beer Review – Half Pints Brewing Burleywine Barleywine

Craft Beer Review – Half Pints Brewing Burleywine Barleywine – Brewed in Winnipeg, Manitoba this Barleywine comes in at a strength of 10.5% abv and 75 IBUs. I was very pleased to get a chance to try this beer as some barleywines are very hard to come by since they are often brewed in smaller batches. Aroma…

Craft Beer Review – Dogfish Head Indian Brown Ale

Dogfish Head Indian Brown Ale: Brewed in Delaware to a strength of 7.2% abv with 50 IBUs, this year round Brown Ale is well hopped and brewed with caramelized sugar as per the description on the bottle. Aroma and Appearance: Pours a very dark brown with a thin layer of foam and no visible carbonation. Its aroma is…

Craft Beer Review – Coronado Blue Bridge Coffee Stout

View this post on Instagram Another solid coffee stout from the west coast #instabeer #beergeek A post shared by Terry Hickey (@westcoastbeergeek) on Feb 10, 2015 at 11:42am PST Craft Beer Review – Coronado Blue Bridge Coffee Stout: Brewed in Coronado, California to a strength of 5.4% abv using dark roast coffee from San Diego,…

Craft Beer Review – New Holland Dragon’s Milk Bourbon Barrel Stout

New Holland Dragon’s Milk Bourbon Barrel Stout: Brewed in Michigan to a strength of 11% abv, this stout is aged in Bourbon barrels for at least 90 days prior to bottling. Aroma and Appearance: It pours a very dark brown colour with some red hues, hardly any foam and no visible bubbles. The aroma is oak, chocolate, bourbon,…

Craft Beer Review – Traquair House Ale

Traquair Jacobite Ale: Brewed in Scotland at the Traquair House in Innerleithen, this house ale is brewed to a strength of 7.2% abv in a historical landmark that was originally a hunting lodge for the Nobility of Scotland. I enjoyed this beer as a simple homage to Robbie Burns Day on Jan 25th, who never apparently…

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