Ten Fidy is a solid heavy Imperial Stout with a mind blowing 98 IBUs. Like all Oskar Blues products, it is canned which I truly feel is better for your beer. This beer recently won a Gold Medal at the 2010 World Beer Championships.
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April 6, 2011 9:45 am / no comments
Yes, I said a bottle thermometer. I do not use this tool everyday, but a thermometer comes in handy when you are trying to get the best tasting result of a particular beer. I try to use the thermometer before writing any beer review. I... read more »
March 29, 2011 8:47 am / 2 comments
If you have not figured it out by now, Great Divide is on my list of favorite breweries. Coincidentally BBQ is one of my favorite dishes. When I saw this beer on the shelf I knew I needed to buy it because smoking a hunk of meat was in... read more »
January 12, 2011 4:13 pm / no comments
Most people forget the name Guinness refers to a beer and not a brewery, and there is more than one version of Guinness. St. James Gate Brewery founded in 1759 is by no means the biggest brewer in the world, but without a doubt brews the... read more »
December 23, 2010 3:20 pm / no comments
I first had Fire Rock at a pool bar in Florida. I ordered a different beer and then belatedly noticed a tap handle I had never seen before. I used my good looks and charm to get the bartender to pour me a free sample. I immediately... read more »
December 6, 2010 2:58 pm / no comments
Welcome to my first blog post reviewing beers as part of Open It!. Open It! is about opening beers that have been sitting on a shelf waiting for a special occasion. This weekend is that special occasion.
Old Chub is a Scotch Ale by Oskar... read more »
December 5, 2010 2:56 pm / 3 comments
Bodacious Black & Tan by Hoppin’ Frog Brewery of Akron, Ohio takes a draft treat and puts it in a bottle. Typically requesting a black and tan results in Guinness Stout poured on top of Harp Lager. However, over the years many... read more »
November 29, 2010 2:13 pm / no comments
Another in the Series based off of the book 1001 Beers You Must Taste Before You Die (1001 (Universe)).
Yes I know I been drinking a lot of Stone lately, but Beer Bitch got me the glassware and I felt like the glasses needed to be used properly.... read more »
November 9, 2010 1:43 pm / 2 comments
St. Lupulin is an Extra or American Pale Ale by Odell Brewing Co. in Fort Collins, Colorado. St. Lupulin is not actually a saint, but rather a character the brewery made up. Lupulin is in fact real. This compound found in hops contains... read more »
October 27, 2010 10:26 am / 1 comment