• Fort George 1811 Lager

    Posted June 29, 2012 by Mark

    Thanks to Ken for sending me this pint of 1811 Lager from Fort George Brewery & Public House in Astoria, oregon. The 1811 Lager pours out a cloudy, golden-orange in color and is topped with a two finger, foamy, white head that slowly reduces down to a film. On the nose, biscuit, mild citrus, a littl...

  • Cigar City Jai Alai IPA

    Posted June 28, 2012 by Mark

    I've been wanting to try this IPA for a long time. A huge thanks to Ken for sending me a bottle. The Jai Alai IPA from Cigar City Brewing Company in Tampa, Florida pours out a burnt orange in color with some cloud and is topped with a two finger, off-white head that very slowly reduces down to a fai...

  • Cold Storage Craft Brewery Florida Avenue IPA

    Posted June 28, 2012 by Mark

    A big thanks to Ken for sending me this bottle of Florida Avenue IPA from Cold Storage Craft Brewery in Tampa, Florida. The Florida Avenue IPA pours out a light copper in color with good clarity and is topped with a one finger, dense, off-white head that reduces down to a thin film. On the nose, sol...

  • Fort George Vortex IPA

    Posted June 28, 2012 by Mark

    Thanks to Ken for sending me this can of Vortex IPA from Fort George Brewery & Public House in Astoria, Oregon. The Vortex IPA pours out orange in color with a good amount of cloud and is topped with a large, off-white, foamy head that slowly reduces down to a thick film. On the nose, a good amount ...

  • 2009 Tommyknocker 15th Anniversary Legend Olde Oaked Brown Ale

    Posted June 27, 2012 by Mark

    The 2009 15th Anniversary Legend Limited Edition Olde Oaked Brown Ale from Tommyknocker Brewery & Pub in Idaho Springs, Colorado pours out a very dark brown with just a little light getting through on the edges and is topped with a light tan, dense head that slowly reduces down leaving a very thin f...

  • Cigar City Tocobaga Red Ale

    Posted June 27, 2012 by Mark

    A big thank you to Ken for sending me this bottle of Tocobaga Red Ale from Cigar City Brewing Company in Tampa, Florida. The Tocobaga Red Ale pours out a cloudy, reddish brown in color and is topped with a dense, one finger, off-white head that slowly recedes to a thin film with a quarter inch colla...

  • Fort George Sunrise OPA

    Posted June 27, 2012 by Mark

    A big thanks to Ken for sending me this can of Sunrise Oatmeal Pale Ale from Fort George Brewery & Public House in Astoria, Oregon. The Sunrise OPA pours out a cloudy, golden-orange in color and is topped with a large, foamy, white head that very slowly recedes to a film. On the nose, grapefruit, or...

  • Anchorage The Tide And Its Takers Triple With Brettanomyces

    Posted June 26, 2012 by Mark

    The Tide And Its Takers Triple With Brettanomyces from Anchorage Brewing Company in Anchorage, Alaska pours out golden in color with just a little haze and is topped with a two finger, densely knit, meringue-like, white head that slowly reduces down to a thin film with a nice collar. On the nose, so...

  • Russian River Consecration Sour Dark Ale

    Posted June 25, 2012 by Mark

    The Consecration Sour Dark Ale (Batch 006) from Russian River Brewing Company in Sonoma, California is aged in Cabernet Sauvignon barrels with currants, brettanomyces, lactobacillus, and pediococcus added to each barrel. The craft beer is a tawny, brownish red in color with some cloud and is topped ...

  • Leffe Brune

    Posted June 25, 2012 by Mark

    The Leffe Brune from Abbaye de Leffe in Belgium pours out a dark brownish red and is topped with a two finger, foamy, light tan head that reduces down to a thin film. On the nose, dark fruit, slightly roasted grain, yeast and a touch of sweetness. In the mouth, flavors of prune, brown sugar, molasse...