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Omission IPA
Omission IPA
Omission IPA

A few years ago my friend, Jonathan, received advice to abstain from gluten in his diet. I wanted to support him. One afternoon, I picked up a six pack of ale brewed with sorghum for us to share. The sensation of taste does not...

 
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Boulevard Brewing Company Double-Wide IPA
Boulevard Brewing Company Double-Wide IPA
Boulevard Brewing Company Double-Wide IPA

I picked up a bomber of this in Seattle.  I was going for an easy hike up a mountain and wanted some refreshments for the top.  This was only $2.99 at a local grocery.  I’m cheap, I liked the name, and the bottle looked cool . ...

 
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Alchemy Hour Double IPA
Alchemy Hour Double IPA
Alchemy Hour Double IPA

It’s the time of year when there are so many great India Pale Ales and Double India Pale Ales out there that I just can’t decide what to order.  I was a bit surprised to see the release of Alchemy Hour by Great Lakes Brewing Co...

 
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Rogue XS Imperial Stout
Rogue XS Imperial Stout
Rogue XS Imperial Stout

This awesome brew showed up at my place in a black ceramic 750ml bomber with a flip cap.  It would make an excellent growler if I could find a place that would fill it.  Instead it will take up residence near my very select col...

 
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Samuel Adams The Vixen
Samuel Adams The Vixen
Samuel Adams The Vixen

I’m not certain there is a style for this one, so I’ll just call Samuel Adams’ The Vixen a celebration beer just in time for the holidays.  I got this 22-ounce beer in a gift pack that I picked up as a gift to myself.  Th...

 
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Great Lakes Butcher's Brew
Great Lakes Butcher's Brew
Great Lakes Butcher's Brew

Unless you have a bottle of this in your possession, it will likely be very difficult for you to find one.  This is a very limited brew that Great Lakes Brewing Company released for the iconic West Side Market’s centennial cele...

 
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Founders Breakfast Stout
Founders Breakfast Stout
Founders Breakfast Stout

I’m going to cut straight to the chase here – Founders Breakfast Stout quite possibly is the very best brew I have had.  A best-in-show of sorts across all styles I’ve tried.  The fact that I am labeling what is really a kicked...

 
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Bear Republic Hop Rod Rye
Bear Republic Hop Rod Rye
Bear Republic Hop Rod Rye

I like Rye beers.  When used appropriately, it can add significant body and complexity that can really help accentuate a good beer.  But I must admit, I have sampled a few disappointing Rye efforts.  Since Bear Republic makes o...

 
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Dogfish Head Punkin Ale
Dogfish Head Punkin Ale
Dogfish Head Punkin Ale

Each year I anxiously await the return of pumpkin beers. When I see this one on the shelf, I know the time has come. Like many pumpkin beers, this one starts out as a full-bodied brown ale with a mild hop and bitterness signatu...

 
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Shipyard Smashed Pumpkin is the second of two Imperial Pumpkin ales I bought to try.  I’m still trying to figure out this style and have been mixing some in with my normal rotation of fall pumpkin beers.  There is a lot of vari...