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While I’m a huge fan of pumpkin beers, I must disclose that I’m an Imperial Pumpkin newbie.  This is one of just a few I have tried and, if it is any indication, I just may turn out to be a fan of the style.  Hoppin’ Frog Brewe...

 
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New Glarus IIPA
New Glarus IIPA
New Glarus IIPA

Should you find your way up to America’s Dairyland, put Wisconsin’s New Glarus Brewing on your short list.  Currently these folks don’t export their beers across state lines, so you’ll need to go there yourself or befriend a ch...

 
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Great Lakes Brewing Company's Lake Erie Monster
Great Lakes Brewing Company's Lake Erie Monster
Great Lakes Brewing Company's Lake Erie Monster

I’m a little late in writing this review.  The Lake Erie Monster Imperial IPA is a seasonal offering from Great Lakes, and unless you can find a hoarder of this fine early summer brew, you’ve got about nine months to go before ...

 
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Aecht Schlenkerla Eiche
Aecht Schlenkerla Eiche
Aecht Schlenkerla Eiche
 

Aecht Schlenkerla Eiche

 
August 15, 2012



I have no clue what this German name means.  It was in the smoked section of my local beer joint, so I think this will fit in the somewhat loose category that is smoked beer – (“Rauchbier” in German—I do know that).  It is pitc...

 
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Galaxy – A White IPA from Anchorage Brewing Company
Galaxy – A White IPA from Anchorage Brewing Company
Galaxy – A White IPA from Anchorage Brewing Company

I am admittedly late to the White IPA game.  Although the style gained momentum last year it only hit my radar when I recently overheard a waitress describing Linchpin White IPA – a collaboration between Green Flash and Founder...

 
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The Rochefort Flight – A Trio of Belgian Trappist Ales
The Rochefort Flight – A Trio of Belgian Trappist Ales
The Rochefort Flight – A Trio of Belgian Trappist Ales

The latest visit to my local beer emporium led to some good finds, including a small selection of Belgian Trappists from Rochefort.  I had the 8 a few times in the past, and always felt that it was an exceptional brew.  So, I p...