Eats & Drinks
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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...