Alabama beer geeks are closer to a moment that is long overdue: The option to purchase beer in bottles or cans larger than 16 ounces. Alabama’s state house just recently approved a bill that would legalize beer packaging/sales in bottles up to but not … [Read more...]
World Beer Cup 2012 Winners List
The World Beer Cup is among the most prestigious beer competitions, attracting entrants from across the globe and spanning a wide range of beer styles. The 2012 World Beer Cup competition is now complete and it has turned out to be the largest, most actively participated World … [Read more...]
North Coast Old Rasputin Russian Imperial Stout: Full Bodied and Delicious
I love all styles of beer but as anyone close to me knows, I hold a special place on my palate for dark beers, especially stouts. I like the rich, roasted malt, coffee, and chocolate flavors commonplace to this style and I seize any opportunity to sample a new example of this … [Read more...]
Newcastle Founder’s Ale: Sweet, Agreeable Pale Ale
Newcastle made a name for itself a long time ago when it introduced Newcastle Brown Ale to the world. Newcastle Brown isn’t the greatest brown ale, but it is still good and it is probably the most recognized name in its class. Today, Newcastle has branched out beyond the brown … [Read more...]
Widmer Okto Festival Ale: An Oktoberfest? Not Really
Fall is still hanging on and will be officially with us for the next several weeks. This means there is still plenty of time to sample some of the many Oktoberfest/Marzen style beer products produced and sold by America’s craft breweries and one Fall beer that is certainly worth … [Read more...]