Features
May Your Glass Be Ever Full
In Ireland, history catches you by the coattails at every turn. Towns, cities and countryside reflect centuries of invasion, foreign domination and massacre, the unbearable horror of the Great Hunger of the 19th century, and the long and bloody struggle for Home Rule in the 20th.
What Makes a Holiday Beer?
Looking at the shelves this season, it occurs to me that Christmas beer must’ve been invented by atheists. Only non-believers completely lacking in dogma could embrace this anything-goes style of beer, a style that not only irreligiously rejects the confines of formal classification but whose original purpose was nothing less than the blasphemous inebriation of […]
Columns
Beer for Breakfast?
When I had just graduated from college, most of my mornings would begin with me stumbling over tossed clothes and sneakers to the refrigerator. My mouth typically felt as barren as the Sahara, and only one thing could cure this—water. I never thought I would ever drink anything else in the morning. Least of all, […]
The Precious Generation
I am writing this in the lobby bar of the Warwick Hotel in Denver, where I am waiting for my colleague, wine editor Emily Pennington, to join me shortly so that we may catch a cab down to watch the first presidential debate between Obama and Romney. Emily is 25 years old, and as I’ve […]
The Bourbon Standard
I love the Windy City. It has buildings that stretch to the heavens, the cursed Cubs and its own style of hot dogs. What’s not to like about that? It’s a gritty lakefront community with a checkered history of crooked politicians, mob bosses named Bugsy and Capone and their illicit everything everywhere. Like most cities, […]
Departments
Pull Up A Stool with Jim Wagner
All About Beer: When was DuClaw founded? Jim Wagner: DuClaw was founded in 1996 by Dave Benfield, who is still the owner.
Bière de Garde
We, as beer lovers, are constantly being introduced to the next great infatuation, permutation or trend as the brewing industry rapidly rambles on.
Rum Running
Rum is a tropical spirit that conjures up white sand beaches, salty ocean breezes and cocktails with names that sound as if they were created by Isaac, the bartender on the Love Boat. It’s not surprising that rum’s development is linked to the sea. While making alcohol from sugar cane goes back hundreds of years […]
Rum Tasting Notes
Appleton Estate 12 Year Old Rum This Jamaican rum is a warm amber-brown color and has an attractive sweet nose. The 86-proof rum has a mellow wood flavor that has a bright finish combining sweetness and citrus notes. Atlantico Reserva This Dominican Republic import pours a golden color and has a light, sweet aroma. The […]
Brewery Boomtowns
There are over 2,100 breweries in the U.S., according to the Brewers Association, an uptick of more than 350 in the last year alone. Apparently, more than half as many are in the works, as the association reports that nearly 1,300 are in the planning stages. Thirty-four hundred breweries and brewpubs? Where are we going […]
Beer Talk
Daymark Pale Ale
Rising Tide Brewing Co. Portland, ME Classic American pale ale brewed with spicy Columbus and Centennial hops. Grain bill includes locally grown rye malted to our specifications at Valley Malts, an artisanal malt house. Dry hopped for a bright floral aroma. ABV: 5.5 ABW: 4.4 COLOR: N/A BITTERNESS: N/A ORIGINAL GRAVITY: N/A AVAILABLE: ME
Double Sunshine IPA
Lawson’s Finest Liquids Warren, VT This American Double India Pale Ale is packed with juicy tropical fruit flavors and bright herbal aromas, thanks to the abundance of U.S.-grown hops. ABV: 8.0 ABW: 6.4 COLOR: N/A BITTERNESS: N/A ORIGINAL GRAVITY: N/A AVAILABLE: VT
Stumptown Tart
Bridgeport Brewing Co. Portland, OR A mixed berry Belgian style ale infused with Oregon marionberries, strawberries and raspberries. Ardennes Belgian yeast, “Superior Pilsen” from Great Western Malt, wheat malt, Oregon Crystal Hops and 15 pounds of Oregon marionberries, strawberries and raspberries per each barrel of Stumptown Tart. ABV: 7.8 ABW: 6.24 COLOR: 7.1 BITTERNESS: 12.4 […]
Russian Imperial Stout
Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant Wilmington, DE Full-bodied stout that starts with a sweet and high-roasted mouth feel that is balanced with the use of citrusy American hops. Highly malty with a complex roasted chocolate character. 2010 GABF Gold medal & 2010 World Beer Cup Gold medal winner. ABV: 9.8 ABW: 7.84 COLOR: 50 BITTERNESS: […]
Sunrise Oatmeal Pale Ale
Fort George Brewery Astoria, OR Creamy session-style American Pale Ale with a dry nature, mild bitterness and hop aroma. This beer is based on the first beer ever produced at the Fort George Brewery, Beer #1. 50 pounds of oatmeal were added to make it even better. ABV: 5.2 ABW: 4.7 COLOR: 4.75 BITTERNESS: 46 […]
Bourbon Barrel Aged 8 Barrel Reserve
Chatham Brewing LLC Chatham, NY Strong Ale but has hop bitterness bordering on Imperial IPA. Well balanced with prominent malt backbone. Aged in a bourbon cask for four months. ABV: 8.5 ABW: 6.8 COLOR: 18 BITTERNESS: 55 ORIGINAL GRAVITY: 1079 AVAILABLE: NY
950 Cuvée
Brouwerij Affligem / De Smedt (Heineken) Opwijk, Belgium Imported by: Total Beverage Solutions, Mount Pleasant, SC Brewed for the 950th Anniversary of the abbey, 950 Cuvee is a blond ale “quadruple hopped” for added spicy/grassiness with a dry, slightly bitter finish. ABV: 6.8 ABW: 5.44 COLOR: N/A BITTERNESS: N/A ORIGINAL GRAVITY: N/A AVAILABLE: N/A
Chapeau Kriek
Brouwerij De Troch Ternat-Wambeek, Belgium Imported by: Noble Union Imports, Houston, TX The Chapeau Kriek is made on base of Lambic, a artisanal traditional product which ripe on oaken barrels. ABV: 3.5 ABW: 2.8 COLOR: N/A BITTERNESS: N/A ORIGINAL GRAVITY: N/A AVAILABLE: N/A
Flower Power IPA
Ithaca Brewing Co. Ithaca, NY A clover-honey hued IPA with a tropical nose. Flower Power is simultaneously punchy and soothing, with a big body, and boasts of a fruity finish. Flower Power is hopped and dry hopped five times in the brewing process. ABV: 7.5 ABW: N/A COLOR: N/A BITTERNESS: N/A ORIGINAL GRAVITY: N/A AVAILABLE: […]
Runabout Red Ale
Sebago Brewing Co. Gorham, ME This red ale is made with only two hop additions to the kettle as opposed to three in most of Sebago’s other brews. This brings out the malt character. It is a well-balanced beer suitable for pairing with all types of foods including spicy sauces, BBQ, grilled meats, vinaigrettes and […]
Zaison Imperial Saison Ale
Brewery Vivant Grand Rapids, MI This beer was the brainchild of our owner Jason Spaulding; a unique high-gravity Saison that maintains a sneaky, easy drinking quality that belies its alcohol content. Spiced with Tellicherry black peppercorn and Spanish orange peel, with our house Belgian yeast strain. ABV: 9.0 ABW: 7.2 SRM: 5.17 IBU: 28.4 ORIGINAL […]
Domaine DuPage French Style Country Ale
Two Brothers Brewing Co. Warrenville, IL Inspired by the brothers’ time living in France, this bière de garde, deep amber in color, is a food-friendly ale. This beer has a toasty and sweet caramel start and finishes with just enough hops to clean off the palate. Glassware: Pint ABV: 5.9 ABW: 4.27 COLOR: 15 BITTERNESS: […]
Night Train American Porter
O’so Brewing Co. Plover, WI Eleven malts make up the bill for this monster, including oats, coffee malt, Caramunich and Special Roast. Heavy bodied, almost dry cocoa roastiness, complex sweet on the front but assertive bitterness soon takes that down and leads to a roast finish. Pairs well with dark chocolate and rich, decadent desserts. […]
1687 Brown Ale
Charter Oak Brewing Co. New Canaan, CT Brewed to a dark copper shade and is well balanced. The combination of malted and roasted barley yield distinctive toasted flavors with hints of chocolate and a faint caramel overtone. This style is lightly hopped for balance and is a sessionable beer. ABV: 5.5 ABW: 4.4 COLOR: 25 […]
Nut Brown Ale
Blackstone Restaurant & Brewery Nashville, TN This beer was designed by Blackstone brewmaster and homebrew author Dave Miller. It is light on the palate, caramel brown in color with medium body and a nutty, smooth toasty finish. It follows the style of the brown ales in the northern part of England. ABV: 5.6 ABW: 4.5 […]
B3K Black Lager
Wynkoop Brewing Co. Denver, CO This German-style schwarzbier features roasted flavors, understated hops and a hint of smoke. A 2008 GABF gold medal winner, it’s a thirst-quenching version of dark beer that’s scintillating and sessionable. ABV: 5.1 ABW: 4.08 COLOR: N/A BITTERNESS: 19 ORIGINAL GRAVITY: 1310 AVAILABLE: CO