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One nation under an ocean of booze

Simon J Woolf
Beer Reviews
2 min read
For Brits like myself, 2016 got off to a decidedly queasy start, with the extraordinary proclamations of the UK's Department of Health as it released new, draconian guidelines for alcohol consumption. Let's begin 2017 on a more positive note, ignoring for a moment the various political calamities on both sides of

Explore Beer Aromas with Hop Blast

Mike Madaio
Beer Reviews
2 min read
Perhaps the most vivid memory of my wine training is of repeated olfactory forays into containers stuffed with leather, lavender, grass, beef jerky, etc., in order to discover signature wine aromas and flavors. Though it may be cliche to use the term wine epiphany, I certainly had my fair share

From grape to grain in Greece

Simon J Woolf
Beer Reviews
3 min read
When it comes to 21st century microbrewers, I have a certain image in my head, probably heavily based around the world's most famous “Gypsy brewer” Mikkel Borg Bjergsø. Hailing from Scandinavia and sporting a resplendent fisherman's beard, Bjergsø is a defining figure in today's dynamic microbrewing world. Sophocles Panagiotou, master brewer

Super Bowl ad shows Budweiser is afraid of craft beer

Evan Dawson
Beer Reviews
4 min read
Let me get this straight: Budweiser bashes craft beer lovers as “fussy,” then Budweiser boasts of their own “beechwood aging.” Feels like it’s 2005 again, and I’m listening to Pope Benedict loudly oppose gay relationships while wearing faaaaaaabulous red Prada shoes. Fortunately for us, there’s a new Pope, and a

Some beers I drank

Tom Mansell
Beer Reviews
3 min read
I drank a few beers in 2014. Here are some of my favorites. Gigantic Brewing Company IPL (Portland, OR) I liked India Pale Lagers better when they were called pilsners. Actually, there is a subtle difference between your average German-style pilsner and IPL. An IPL is essentially an American IPA

Rare beer styles: From Adambier to Zwickelbier

Tom Mansell
Beer Reviews
3 min read
Continuing our list from yesterday, we have some rare and obscure beer styles notable for their unique preparation, be it barrel aging, unfiltered character, or oddball ingredients. Adambier Adambier is probably the most obscure of the bunch, with only a handful of examples on sites like RateBeer or Untappd. It’s