Tom Mansell

Some beers I drank

Tom Mansell
Beer ReviewsFeatures
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 Read More

Rare Beer Styles: Rated “G”

Tom Mansell
Beer ReviewsFeatures
3 min read
Quick: name five beer styles that begin with “G.” No, “German” doesn’t count. As one dives deeper and deeper into the world of beer, drinking can become a history lesson. Intrepid brewers across the country are reviving extinct and forgotten styles, much to the delight of a typically adventurous craft Read More