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The third beer of the Open It! weekend was White Rajah by The Brew Kettle in Strongsville, Ohio. White Rajah IPA was not exactly a beer that I was saving for a special occasion, but rather just never seemed to get too. The moment never seemed... read more »
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 »
Beer Bitch took the camera this morning. I being a moron reminded her to take it, yet I failed to download my photos. She will make fun of me. This is why nice guys finish last. Reviews to come tonight.
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 »
This weekend is Open It Weekend. I first heard about this event from Pencil and Spoon. Any beer drinker has bottles of stuff he or she has been saving for a special occasion. The idea behind Open It is that now is that special occasion.... read more »
The first real winter storm of 2010-11 is rolling in. Go out get yourself a winter warmer or two, and maybe some Christmas Ales and batten down the hatches. In the next few days look for a story on Northeast Ohio Christmas beers, locations... read more »
The other day I was given a heads-up by a store on getting myself a bottle of Rare Bourbon County Stout by Goose Island. I discussed whether to purchase Rare with Beer Bitch. This discussion should send up a big red flag. I never discuss... read more »
Hoppin’ Frog won a Gold Medal at the 2010 GABF in the Field Category with Frog’s Hollow Double Pumpkin Ale. This is the second Great American Beer Festival Gold medal winner in three years for this young brewery. Pumpkin... read more »
Yes I had to share 🙁 Mean Manalishi by Hoppin’ Frog is a Double IPA weighing in at an “alleged” whopping 168 IBUs. I say “alleged” only because a number of people argue that the International Bitterness... read more »
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 »