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Belgians make some of the best beer in the world. That is commonly accepted by beer aficionados and alcoholics alike. St. Bernardus’ Christmas Ale is no exception. St. Bernardus’ Christmas Ale is a great beer. It may not, however, be a great Christmas Ale. It really is delicious. I enjoyed it immensely. However, it lacked [Continue]
Back in the day when I first reviewed Bell's Porter, I found nothing about it particularly appealed to me. It was icky. I've been reluctant ever since to try another Bell's beer. The Christmas Spirit, though, has melted my cold heart and led me to Bell's Christmas Ale. This is a fine Christmas Ale sure to make your holiday season a little [Continue]
I stopped by my local beer temple to pick up my favorite Christmas brew, Great Lakes Christmas Ale. Its been nearly ten years since I first tickled my tastebuds with this ale, and it is by far my favorite Christmas brew (I’ve consumed two since I've been home). There have been several Christmas beers in the last ten years, both good and bad, [Continue]
From the heart of Iowa comes...corn? Pigs? Miles and miles of rolling hills? Or a team the almost could have played for the 2009 NCAA National Championship in football? No, No, No...it is the Hub City Brewing Company in Stanley, Iowa Hub City offers seven beers from pale to stout. [Continue]
Whenever I travel, I like to sample the local brews. In Chicago, it seems that the predominant local beer is brewed by Goose Island brewery. I reviewed their Christmas Ale a few years ago, and since then I haven't been pining for other Goose Island brews. In Chicago though, there is no avoiding it. So with an open mind, I downed some Goose [Continue]
Guinness Stout is 250 years old, and Guinness is celebrating in four different cities worldwide tonight. If your lucky enough to live in New York City, Dublin (of course), Kuala Lumpur, or Lagos, you may be able to party the night away to celebrate this event. Don’t eat too much before hand though, you’ll have [Continue]
90 Shilling Ale: A Scottish style ale that reminds me of winter brews that I enjoy, but without the spicy tones. Still, it will provide you with warmth to sooth your soul. A beer for sipping, not slugging. [Continue]
Wheat ales are delicious and refreshing. I especially like them on hot, sunny days. We haven't had too many of those lately in the heartland. We've begun the transition into winter with several days of rain and gloom. One of the few things that lift my spirits this time of year (besides football) are the flavors of Fall and the holidays: [Continue]
Big Beef and Beer was originally founded in 1999 after a couple of dreamers drew up a plan (on a napkin of course) to open a restaurant. The first step was to have a web site that did beer and music reviews. Some of the original beer reviews have been saved. Warning – some of [Continue]
Our winter brewfest continues. This week, I chose a beer that I believed didn't have a snowball's chance of being a good beer. It even said so on the label. Snowball's Chance Winter Ale by the Blue Ridge division of the Frederick Brewery however, has more than a snowball's chance of being a good beer. It is a suprisingly pleasant winter brew... [Continue]
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