February 2010
5 posts
Below Decks -2008- (Clipper City) Heavy Seas...
Great barley wine aged to perfection. I was directed to this by a liquor store salesmen when I was looking for the Brooklyn Monster barley wine. Glad I gave it a chance!
A limited release from 2008, there are still plenty of these showing up on the shelves. Very strong (10% ABV), so you really want to drink these bad boys in moderation (ie; one is enough). I would recommend buying a four pack...
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Red Hook Copper Hook Spring Ale / Freeway & Jake...
I was recently discussing Red Hook with a local liquor store manager and we were trying to sort through the rumor-mill in regards to whether or not Red Hook is owned by AB. I’m really not sure, but if so, Budweiser is doing a good job of buying up micro brews.
As far as this beer is concerned, Copper Hook is a crisp, clean beer on the light side of things. It’s subtle malts and...
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B.D.B.'s Recession-proof Guide to Drinking Craft...
As a beer connoisseur who is also a student on a budget, sometimes it can be hard to keep up with the latest and greatest releases from all my favorite breweries. Never one to deprive myself of a mans god-given right to consume ale, I’ve learned to cope with the rising price of hops and the economic hurdles people our age are facing in these times. Here is what I’ve learned (so far):
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