It has been a while since we touched on something from Otter Creek let alone posting something about Lawsons Finest. But here we are and the two have joined forces to bring us a dank double india pale ale that could only come from Vermont. The beer is called Double Dose IPA with a title “Great Minds Drink Alike” and we couldn’t agree more on the collaboration. Continue reading “DOUBLE DOSE”
DOGFISH HEARD AMERICAN BEAUTY
It seems like Dogfish Head is cranking out the big bottles lately, but our favorites here are always the music series brews. We have covered Bitches Brew as well as Hell Hound On My Ale in the past, but I think there might be a new favorite – American Beauty. Continue reading “DOGFISH HEARD AMERICAN BEAUTY”
WEST SIXTH BREWING IPA
I am sure by now everyone is familiar with the cease and desist that took place between Kentucky based brewer West Sixth Brewing, and Vermont brewery Magic Hat. For those who don’t the long and short, the story is that Magic Hat claimed that the star on the above can of IPA infringed upon that of their product #9. Personally, I think it was messed up, and in an industry this small a brewery should be able to call another brewery and be reasonable about the situation, rather than bring in the lawyers. Since Magic Hat is no longer that small wholesome brewery in Vermont, and is now owned by some capitalist firm in Manhattan, litigation was the go-to solution. Continue reading “WEST SIXTH BREWING IPA”
REVOLUTION BREWING COMPANY
There is a lot of great beer coming out of Chicago these days. We have highlighted Daisy Cutter from Half Acre, as well as Side Kick from Two Brothers. One Chi-town brewery in particular has really warmed a spot in my heart with three special beers. That brewery is Revolution, and as you can see from the picture above we got quite the variety of cans from them which left a lasting impression on the palate. Continue reading “REVOLUTION BREWING COMPANY”
RED BRICK BREWING HOPLANTA IPA
One of my favorite things about traveling whether it is work or pleasure is the ability to try new beers. Beers that are either local to the area, surrounding states or a distribution offering that I may not see back home are all game for the tasting. Continue reading “RED BRICK BREWING HOPLANTA IPA”