Beer Reviews

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 »

 

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 »

 

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 »

 

Beer Review: Eagle Claw Fist by Clown Shoes

Beer Review: Eagle Claw Fist by Clown Shoes

Eagle Claw Fist named after an apparent junior high style Kung Fu move is one of the seven beers in the Clown Shoes lineup.  The nice thing about a brewery with a smaller lineup is that they really work on perfecting their recipes and making... read more »

 

Beer Review: Organic E.S.B. by Lakefront Brewery

Beer Review: Organic E.S.B. by Lakefront Brewery

Yesterday my article asked you to consider your beer from an environmental standpoint.  When I wanted to pick out my Earth Day Beer Review I settled on Lakefront’s Organic E.S.B..  Why this beer?  Well it was the first certified organic... read more »

 

Beer Review: Ten Fidy by Oskar Blues

Beer Review: Ten Fidy by Oskar Blues

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. I... read more »

 

Beer Review: R&D Golden Ale by New Glarus Brewing Co.

Beer Review: R&D Golden Ale by New Glarus Brewing Co.

New Glarus sells very small batch beers from their Hilltop Brewery Beer Depot called the R&D series.  This series is composed of beers the brewery is considering making, and looking for customer feedback.  I find this idea thrilling that... read more »

 

Beer Review: Light Lager by D.G. Yuengling & Son

Beer Review: Light Lager by D.G. Yuengling & Son

Yuengling Light Lager Yuengling is America’s Oldest brewery and unless you live in one of the original colonies it seems it is impossible to get their beer.  I respect Yuengling for their decision to remain truly regional, but... read more »