Sam Adams: What not to drink for Octoberfest
When the calendar flips to September, every self-respecting, or even self-loathing, beer drinker’s thoughts should…
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Burning River is the 14th-best beer?
Some publication called “Men’s Journal” has recently named Great Lakes Brewery’s Burning River Pale Ale…
Greene King IPA: Just beer
I know they call it IPA for some reason, but Greene King IPA is just…
Negra Modelo: A Mexican surprise
I might as well ‘fess up from the start: I cynically picked up this beer,…
Great Lakes’ Commodore Perry: Worth the wait?
As you can probably tell by examining the list of beers I’ve managed to offer…
The Black Stuff
The first comment I usually get from everyone who has scanned the beer review list…
Wexford Irish Cream Ale: tastes like home
Before I begin here, perhaps a disclaimer is in order. For various reasons, some good…
Classic Bass Ale
Usually when I first walk into an unfamiliar bar, the second thing I look at…
Looking for a Great German Beer
I always assumed I liked German beer, but apparently this was a myth. I mean…
Honker’s Ale: A better bitter
English bitter is among my favorite styles of beer. I can’t really think of any…