Ola Nilbrink

June 4, 2010 | Beer of the Week

SweetWater Brewing Company SCH’WHEAT!

Summer is finally here in the southeast and many breweries are welcoming it with great seasonal beers....

May 7, 2010 | Beer of the Week

Widmer Brothers’ Reserve Prickly Pear Braggot

It was kind of natural, with my Scandinavian background, that Widmer Brothers’ Reserve Prickly Pear Braggot would end up on my desk to review....

April 29, 2010 | Beer of the Week

Terrapin Beer Co.’s The Iron Tankard Old Stock Ale

Terrapin Beer Co. has launched a series of beers called Georgia Theater Sessions. Only available in Georgia, these beers were made to help raise money to rebuild the historic theater which was destroyed by a fire....

April 12, 2010 | Beer of the Week

Leinenkugal Brewing Company Summer Shandy

When I first opened my can of Leinenkugel Brewing Company‘s seasonal brew Summer Shandy the smell reminded me of a warm sunny day in Austria....

April 9, 2010 | Beer of the Week

Twisted Pine Brewing Company Big Shot Espresso Stout

I am not a coffee drinker....

February 19, 2010 | Staff Reviews

Victory Brewing Company’s Yakima Twilight

I always seem to find a place with great beer and good atmosphere....

January 26, 2010 | Staff Reviews

Wedge Brewing Company Community Porter

I had the opportunity to spend the weekend in Asheville (Beer Town USA according to Charlie Papazian). Wedge Brewing Company is one of newest breweries in town. I sampled the Community Porter which was rich in flavor but not your ...

December 18, 2009 | Beer of the Week

Tranquair Jacobite

I bought this bottle of Tranquair‘s Jacobite in 2000 and saw that the expiration date said, “expires 2010.”...

December 2, 2009 | Beer of the Week

Rodenbach Grand Cru 2000

I have been experimenting with aging beer for a few years now. Sometimes it turns out great, other times it’s no different....

November 25, 2009 | Beer of the Week

Walker’s Reserve Porter

I tend to change my choice of beer with the seasons. Now, when we are getting in to the dark and cold winter, a porter or a stout seems to be something I prefer. Isn’t there a saying “A porter ...