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Fri Apr 2
Founders’ Breakfast Stout: Considered by many as the best US stout, I must say that Founders’ Breakfast was indeed tasty. WAY darker than I have a taste for, but I still loved all four of these guys. Heavy on flavor and dark in color, but light in body with an excellent taste.

Founders’ Breakfast Stout:

Considered by many as the best US stout, I must say that Founders’ Breakfast
was indeed tasty. WAY darker than I have a taste for, but I still loved all
four of these guys. Heavy on flavor and dark in color, but light in body
with an excellent taste.


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At Last - Yuengling Lager: Look, I realize this is a basic lager, but I personally think Yuengling is one of the most underrated staples of American beer. The oldest brewery in the US got it right over 150 years ago. Plus, they don’t distribute to New England, so on a rare occasion I get my hands on it (this was taken on a train in NJ…), I’m always excited.

At Last - Yuengling Lager:

Look, I realize this is a basic lager, but I personally think Yuengling is
one of the most underrated staples of American beer. The oldest brewery in
the US got it right over 150 years ago. Plus, they don’t distribute to New
England, so on a rare occasion I get my hands on it (this was taken on a
train in NJ…), I’m always excited.


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Thu Mar 4
Bear Republic Racer 5 and Ithaca Flower Power IPA: My 2007 BOTY (beer of the year) and 2009 BOTY in one fridge. The Bear Republic Racer 5 IPA is a staple of any hop lover’s collection and the Ithaca Flower Power is my absolute favorite from the last year. It is indeed flowery, and also delicious and amazing. Glad to have found a great and new beer store. 

Bear Republic Racer 5 and Ithaca Flower Power IPA:

My 2007 BOTY (beer of the year) and 2009 BOTY in one fridge. The Bear
Republic Racer 5 IPA is a staple of any hop lover’s collection and the
Ithaca Flower Power is my absolute favorite from the last year. It is indeed
flowery, and also delicious and amazing. Glad to have found a great and new
beer store. 


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Wed Feb 10
Smuttynose’s Old Brown Dog Ale: Apparently, I was on a brown ale kick that evening. I like Smuttynose a lot - this guy was no different. Solid brew. - Drew

Smuttynose’s Old Brown Dog Ale:

Apparently, I was on a brown ale kick that evening. I like Smuttynose a lot
- this guy was no different. Solid brew. - Drew


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Thu Feb 4
Rugged Trail’s Nut Brown Ale: Definitely good. As the name implies, had a pretty serious ‘nutty’ finish to it.

Rugged Trail’s Nut Brown Ale:

Definitely good. As the name implies, had a pretty serious ‘nutty’ finish
to it.


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Wed Feb 3
Starting the Year Off Right (Wolvar’s Brown and Bear Republic Racer 5): Had these and the next two posts at Parish Cafe on Boylston St. in Boston, MA. These are both old favorites.

Starting the Year Off Right (Wolvar’s Brown and Bear Republic Racer 5):

Had these and the next two posts at Parish Cafe on Boylston St. in Boston,
MA. These are both old favorites.


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Thu Dec 24
Tuckerman’s Pale Ale: Merry Christmas Eve folks. Decent pale ale i havent had before. Have a great night and a merry Christmas! -Drew 

Tuckerman’s Pale Ale:

Merry Christmas Eve folks. Decent pale ale i havent had before. Have a great night and a merry Christmas! -Drew 


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Sat Dec 12
Hitachnio Nest’s Japanese Classic Ale: Had this Japanese IPA at MGM Grand’s Shibuya a couple weeks back. It was fantastic - up there with several American IPAs. I wish I could find it places, but that’s not happening anytime soon. The picture doesn’t do the color of this beer justice. It was one of the nicest I’ve seen in awhile. If you ever come across it in a Japanese restaurant, definitely get it. Much better than Sapparo or Kirin (not that I dislike those beers). - Drew —

Hitachnio Nest’s Japanese Classic Ale:

Had this Japanese IPA at MGM Grand’s Shibuya a couple weeks back. It was
fantastic - up there with several American IPAs. I wish I could find it
places, but that’s not happening anytime soon. The picture doesn’t do the
color of this beer justice. It was one of the nicest I’ve seen in awhile.
If you ever come across it in a Japanese restaurant, definitely get it.
Much better than Sapparo or Kirin (not that I dislike those beers). - Drew

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Victory’s Yakima Twilight Ale & Port Brewing’s Santa’s Little Helper Imperial Stout: I hadn’t had a Victory brew in awhile for some reason, but when I saw this guy on the shelf - I knew I needed to try it. At first, didn’t really care for it, but it grew on me immensely. I’d definitely buy it again. The Port Brewing imperial was excellent. Incredibly heavy, but smooth. Almost felt like I could taste too much alcohol in it (10% by volume), but decided it had nice balance. It was an imperial after all. - Drew —

Victory’s Yakima Twilight Ale & Port Brewing’s Santa’s Little Helper Imperial Stout:

I hadn’t had a Victory brew in awhile for some reason, but when I saw this
guy on the shelf - I knew I needed to try it. At first, didn’t really care
for it, but it grew on me immensely. I’d definitely buy it again. The Port
Brewing imperial was excellent. Incredibly heavy, but smooth. Almost felt
like I could taste too much alcohol in it (10% by volume), but decided it
had nice balance. It was an imperial after all. - Drew

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Thu Dec 10
Mississippi Brewing’s Mississippi Mudd Black & Tan, Dundee Brewing’s Honey Brown, & Ska Brewing’s Modus Hoperandi IPA: They only had a one six-pack left of the Modus so I had to pick it up. Remember Honey Brown? I thought it was good in college. Yeah….it really isn’t. Just kinda bland. I was a total consumer when it came to the black & tan (due to the bottle). It’s a pretty standard black & tan, but still very good. It’s a black & tan…how bad can it get? - Drew —

Mississippi Brewing’s Mississippi Mudd Black & Tan, Dundee Brewing’s Honey Brown, & Ska Brewing’s Modus Hoperandi IPA:

They only had a one six-pack left of the Modus so I had to pick it up.
Remember Honey Brown? I thought it was good in college. Yeah….it really
isn’t. Just kinda bland. I was a total consumer when it came to the black
& tan (due to the bottle). It’s a pretty standard black & tan, but still
very good. It’s a black & tan…how bad can it get? - Drew

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Fri Dec 4
Otter Creek’s Quercus Vitis Humulus: — I had this special brew over Thanksgiving, a time already overwhelmed by flavor, and this certainly added to the mix. The Quercus Vitis Humulus uses grapes, champaign yeast, and other ingredients standard in wine - but brewed like a beer. The result is a slightly sour, fruity, grapish, fizzy, juice. While I applaud the attempt and the original nature, I can easily say this is NOT a beer for me. I’m glad I tried it, but definitely won’t again. — Zach

Otter Creek’s Quercus Vitis Humulus:

— I had this special brew over Thanksgiving, a time already overwhelmed by
flavor, and this certainly added to the mix. The Quercus Vitis Humulus uses
grapes, champaign yeast, and other ingredients standard in wine - but brewed
like a beer. The result is a slightly sour, fruity, grapish, fizzy, juice.
While I applaud the attempt and the original nature, I can easily say this
is NOT a beer for me. I’m glad I tried it, but definitely won’t again. —
Zach


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Thu Nov 12
Uinta Angler’s Pale and Golden Spike Hefe: — Found these recently in Boston and felt compelled to try something new (note: the Hefeweizen was a rando mixed in with five ales). I was sadly and sorely disappointed. The ale had a strangely sour aftertaste and the hefe was surprisingly bland. Not what i was hoping for. —Zach

Uinta Angler’s Pale and Golden Spike Hefe:

— Found these recently in Boston and felt compelled to try something new (note: the Hefeweizen was a rando mixed in with five ales). I was sadly and sorely disappointed. The ale had a strangely sour aftertaste and the hefe was surprisingly bland. Not what i was hoping for. —Zach


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Sat Oct 31
Pyramid’s Thunderbird IPA & Reaper Ale’s Redemption Red Ale: Figured it was appropriate to pick up a Reaper Ale. It’s a standard red ale, but very tasty. The Thunderbird IPA tastes a lot like Sierra Nevada Pale Ale - so it’s good. Happy Halloween everyone. - Drew

Pyramid’s Thunderbird IPA & Reaper Ale’s Redemption Red Ale:

Figured it was appropriate to pick up a Reaper Ale. It’s a standard red ale, but very tasty. The Thunderbird IPA tastes a lot like Sierra Nevada Pale Ale - so it’s good. Happy Halloween everyone. - Drew


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Fri Oct 30
Harpoon’s Unfiltered Pale Ale: — That’s right: a new Harpoon. And yes, it’s great. It’s definitely no IPA, but it’s a great classic pale. I strongly recommend.

Harpoon’s Unfiltered Pale Ale:

— That’s right: a new Harpoon. And yes, it’s great. It’s definitely no IPA, but it’s a great classic pale. I strongly recommend.


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Thu Oct 29
Big Sky’s Slow Elk Oatmeal Stout: Another tasty Big Sky brew. I have not had the Wolaver’s Oatmeal Stout in awhile so it’s difficult to compare, but this beer is darn tasty. Perfect for the changing seasons where a little heavier brew works just perfectly. Glad Buzz is back up and running. -Drew

Big Sky’s Slow Elk Oatmeal Stout:

Another tasty Big Sky brew. I have not had the Wolaver’s Oatmeal Stout in awhile so it’s difficult to compare, but this beer is darn tasty. Perfect for the changing seasons where a little heavier brew works just perfectly. Glad Buzz is back up and running. -Drew


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