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Pike Kilt Lifter Scotch Style Ale
Pike arrived recently in the Tampa Bay area. I'd never had any of their beers but I thought I should give them a shot--I'm glad I...
Christmas in July: Talking Beer with Schlafy’s
Just about anyone who hears the words beer and St. Louis uttered together usually conjures up images of Clydesdales pulling beer flavored water. But if you have ever been to St. Louis you might have a different picture of great...
Lion Stout
The aroma is a mix of leather and Lo Mein. The first taste is bitter and funky with coffee and leather....
Big Hops Bang in Small Bottle Price: Lagunitas Maximus IPA
Lagunitas has some amazing big bottle, limited edition beers. I always look for new releases, but as all big beers they come with a bit larger price tag. I now know that there is a good beer offering from them on a 12oz bottle waiting every time I hit my...
Southern Tier Mokah Stout
This beer was recommended to me with promises of tasting like a Jamocha shake from Burger King. When I saw that it had an ABV of 11% I thought for sure I was going to be drinking a chocolate...
Southern Tier Un*Earthly Imperial IPA
Southern Tier has quickly become one of my favorite breweries. The UnEarthly Imperial IPA is damn good and very strong....
Brooklyn Brewery Sorachi Ace
Admittedly, I am somewhat of a sucker for good label design. I was attracted by this one, and of course I trust Brooklyn Brewery--but I am unfamiliar with the (apparently rare) Sorachi Ace hop,...
Sierra Nevada 30th Anniversary Imperial Helles Lager
The second from Sierra Nevada's 30th Anniversary series is an Imperial Helles Lager, courtesy of Charlie Papazian, Fred Eckhart and Ken...
Left Hand Brewing’s Good JuJu
Left Hand Brewing Co. has some pretty interesting beers in their lineup. The Milk Stout, the Smoke Jumper Smoked Porter, Fade to Black (a favorite of mine) and then I ran across Good Ju Ju, a beer brewed with Fresh Ginger. This one peaked my interest for a couple of...
Stone Ruination IPA
Stone boasts some of the most artful and verbose labels I’ve ever seen — but the real question is how do their beers taste! I opened this beer and was greeted with a strong hop aroma immediately. I’m reminded of the Gubna IPA from Oskar Blues, which is an impressive...
Sierra Nevada Summerfest
I live in Florida and it’s 90 degrees for 4-6 months of out the year. Therefore I get summer more than most others. Still, just like the rest of the country, we have to wait for seasonal beers. It’s always refreshing to have a “Summer” beer just like in December...
AVBC Summer Solstice Cerveza Crema
Summer Solstice Cerveza Crema is by far one of the most interesting and surprising beers I have had in a long...
Stone Smoked Porter
Taste the Stone Smoked Porter and smoke one with...
Weyerbacher Insanity
Weyerbacher's Insanity is made by aging their Blithering Idiot Barleywine in oak bourbon casks, producing an ale with 11.1%...
Hop Damn Triple IPA
This fantastic ale is a Triple IPA (rather than a Tripel IPA)--not something you see every...
Southern Tier Big Red Imperial Red Ale
The Southern Tier Big Red Imperial Red Ale is big and bold, with plenty of...
Cigar City Humidor Series IPA
I didn’t hesitate to buy this beer when i saw it–I’ve been hearing about Cigar City’s Humidor Series for a while now, and dying to try anything. This beer evidently won a gold medal at the 2009 GABF, so it certainly has some hype to live up to. Does it? ...
Tilburg’s Dutch Brown Ale
Quality. Tradition. This is what Tilburg’s boasts on its tiny label. While I’m not very familiar with the tradition behind this beer, its quality is something we can all discuss. Aroma is malty and roasty, with a hint of hops, like a good stong brown ale. This beer sits somewhere...
The Bruery Saison de Lente
I love a good saison. As Garrett Oliver wrote in The Brewmaster’s Table, a good saisons is perfect any time of year, and with any food. This is a good saison. It pours with a foamy white head, and an airy aroma of piney floral hops, with a touch of the...
Cigar City Oatmeal Cookie Stout
I’m not sure at what point I fell in love with beer. I don’t believe it was the first one I drank. That was a 40 oz. Old English in my friend Jose’s backyard when I was 13. I puked. It wasn’t good times. I think within the last two-three...
Magic Hat Lucky Kat IPA
Anyways, I'm game to try any IPA at least once, plus this has a kick ass...
Southampton Saison Deluxe
I recommend not pairing it with nothing at all, to savor the experience with your closest loved ones who will no doubt find this beer enjoyable, or at least...
Oskar Blues Gubna Imperial IPA
The Gubna is in! We at ThirstEase have been eagerly awaiting the arrival of the latest from Oskar Blues, and finally here it is. Thank God. ...