Author Archive: SmallTimeDrinker

Open It! Beer Review: Knot Stock by Furthermore Brewing

Open It! Beer Review: Knot Stock by Furthermore Brewing

Knot Stock is not exactly that special of a beer, but I felt like it was unique enough to get a mention during Open It!.  This American Pale Ale has an addition of black pepper along with its Northern Brewer Hops.  Furthermore Brewing describes... read more »

 

Yuengling Expanding Distribution

Yuengling Expanding Distribution

In a time when many breweries are pulling out of markets, Yuengling confirmed via Twitter this morning that there beers are  coming to Ohio.  On Twitter they are predicting a fall release.  No word yet on if they are releasing the full line... read more »

 

Open It! Beer Review: Imperial Stout by Nøgne Ø Highland Edition

Open It! Beer Review: Imperial Stout by Nøgne Ø Highland Edition

If anyone can tell me how to pronounce “Ø” that would be appreciated.  The Highland Edition of the Imperial Stout is aged for three months in Scotch Whiskey barrels.  I bought this beer for $10 about the same as the Dogfish Head... read more »

 

Open It! Beer Review: Ryediculous IPA by Chameleon Brewing

Open  It! Beer Review: Ryediculous IPA by Chameleon Brewing

I picked Ryediculous IPA up in Wisconsin not noticing the rye on the label, like a chameleon it blended in.  I split it with Bro and gave one to my Dad.  As soon as I tasted it I regretted not getting a sixer for myself, I noticed the rye... read more »

 

Open It! Beer Review: Oude Geuze by Drie Fonteinen

Open It! Beer Review: Oude Geuze by Drie Fonteinen

The name Drie Fonteinen should say enough.  Oh, you wanted more info?  Sorry about that. Drie Fonteinen was a blender of lambic beers, then a brewery, and then went back to blending.  It is hard to know which beers we will never see from... read more »

 

Midwest Hydroponic and Homebrewing Supplies LLC Deal of the Day | Groupon Chicago

Midwest Hydroponic and Homebrewing Supplies LLC Deal of the Day | Groupon Chicago

Just wanted to let everyone know Midwest has a Groupon for a homebrew kit.  If you are looking to get started this beginners kit might be for you. http://www.groupon.com/chicago/deals/midwest-hydroponic-chicago?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+groupon+%28Groupon+Chicago%29... read more »

 

Open It! Beer Review: World Wide Stout by Dogfish Head

Open It! Beer Review: World Wide Stout by Dogfish Head

World Wide Stout is “a very dark beer brewed with a ridiculous amount of barley”, and made it into my Open It! list because 1) everyone said how good it is and 2) it is in my 1001 beer list.  This is a big bad beer, in a good way,... read more »

 

Open It! Beer Review: Hardcore IPA by BrewDog

Open It! Beer Review: Hardcore IPA by BrewDog

Open It! is an event originating out of the UK, and UK bloggers often bring up BrewDog.  I never have had the pleasure to enjoy BrewDog and picked this one up to give it a go.  I was surprised by the beer.  I expected a lot of hops but it... read more »

 

Utopias In Stores

Utopias In Stores

By chance yesterday I called one of my usual beer stores to inquire about Samuel Adams Utopias release date.  Well, it has been released.  I was able to secure a bottle and plan to chronicle this beer over its life of two years.  Remember... read more »

 

Open It! April 29- May2

Open It! April 29- May2

Mark Dredge of Pencil and Spoon is once again promoting an Open It! weekend, April 29 to May 2, 2011  The goal of open it is to open and drink those bottles you have been saving for some time.  I cannot tell you how often I look in on my babies... read more »