There are a lot of fun things coming out from Durango, Colorado’s own Ska Brewing. A new effort from the brewery is their Prickly Pear Sour. Available in cans, the brew pours with a brownish-pinkish coloration and just the lightest in the white of light head. The depth of the flavors here provide Ska’s Prickly Pear Sour with a leg up on a great many other sours we’ve had the…
The Great’er Pumpkin is a Heavy Seas effort that vanquishes a great many of the faults associated with the pumpkin ale style and creates something that is heavy, intense, and fun all in the space of each 12 ounce bottle. The ale pours with a dark brown, mahogany to orange coloration and small wisps of a lightish-tan head that tenaciously remains on top of the glass. There is a powerful…
Iowa’s Big Grove Brewery has created a decidedly-dangerous brewery with their current vintage of Richard the Whale, a Russian Imperial Stout. Clocking in at over 12% ABV, Richard the Whale is able to bring the heat while showcasing some of the most sublime smoothness that we’ve ever experienced with that style. The RIS pours with a dark brown, mahogany-ish coloration and with only the slightest amount of tannish head. There’s…
North Richland Hill’s False Idol Brewing has released their Nine Realms, a Baltic Porter. The beer is a gem which tantalizes the taste buds with its rich and complex flavors. As a beer enthusiast that loves all forms of dark beer styles, I must say this one stands out among the crowd. With a moderate 7.5% ABV, it strikes a perfect balance between potency and drinkability, making it a must-have…
Over the last few years, finding Backwoods Bastard has been a difficult feat to the point that this eedition is the first time we’ve been able to procure a bottle. Backwoods Bastard is Founders’ Dirty Bastard (a Scotch ale) that has been placed into oak barrels for a year. The time spent in these barrels boosts the overall ABV from 8.5% to 11.2%. Backwoods Bastard pours with a rich, deep…
Over the course of the last few years, we have stopped by a few Bossier/Shreveport breweries. Flying Heart was particularly popping on the weekend, and we decided to settle in and try a few of their efforts. While they had just cashed their Milk Maid Stout, we had a chance to try our their porter, Barrel 52. Pouring with a dark brown to nearly-blackish coloration and little in the way…
Sensible Chuckles, the New England India Pale Ale from Sixth Sense Brewing in Jackson, Ohio, is a delightful brew that captivates the taste buds. With its enchanting yellow-hued appearance, this beer is a feast for the senses. As the beer is poured into a glass, one immediately notices its radiant yellow hue. This vibrant color is reminiscent of sun-kissed summer days, evoking a sense of warmth and relaxation. The intensity…
Ecliptic Brewing’s Altbier (part of the 2023 Moon Room Series) is a delightful brew that showcases the brewery’s mastery of traditional German beer styles. With an ABV of 5.3% and 30 IBU, this beer strikes a harmonious balance between malty sweetness and subtle hoppiness. Pouring a deep amber to mahogany color, the Altbier entices the senses with its inviting appearance. The aroma reveals notes of toasted malt, caramel, and a…
We were gracious enough to receive a beermail from Nashville, Tennessee’s New Heights Brewing Company. Enclosed (along with some coozies, stickers, and coolers) were the brewery’s imperial stout Navel Gazer (and a Coffee/Coconut variant) as well as their Rye India Pale Ale Tryestar. I recently had the pleasure of indulging in Navel Gazer imperial stout from Nashville’s New Heights Brewing Company. This rich and flavorful beer packs a punch with…
Draft Top is a revolutionary tool designed to provide beer enthusiasts (and really, anyone that likes canned beverages) with a unique and innovative way of enjoying their favorite drinks. This tool is perfect for anyone who wants to enjoy the full flavor of their beer without having to worry about a messy or inconvenient opening process. Draft Top has been designed to effortlessly open cans without damaging the top of…
