Monthly Archives: May 2009

Flying Dog Woody Creek White

In order to drive the beer count in my fridge down, I’m going to try doing two reviews each night. Tonight, I’m succeeding and drinking/reviewing my second beer of the night: Flying Dog Woody Creek White. This Belgian white had … Continue reading

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Newport Storm Rhode Island Blueberry

So I thought I was all out of my stock of Newport Storm brews. Surprise, surprise, I opened the fridge tonight and found their Rhode Island Blueberry. It definitely speaks to how full of beer my fridge is. Speaking of … Continue reading

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Newport Storm Hurricane Amber Ale

The last couple of reviews I did were the Spring Ale and Summer Ale from Coastal Extreme Brewing (Rhode Island). Tonight I’m drinking the last of the three varieties I picked up: Newport Storm Hurricane Amber Ale. Just like the … Continue reading

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Newport Storm Spring Ale

I’m a little giddy tonight. It’s Thursday, and instead of work tomorrow I get to go play golf. The only downside is the forecast…mostly cloudy or rain all day (depending on which weather report I look at). Beats work though, … Continue reading

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Newport Storm Summer Ale

When I pop the top of a beer and it pulls a “volcano” on me immediately, I don’t get warm fuzzy feelings. In Googling just now, overflowing at opening could indicate that bacteria got into the beer. Is this just … Continue reading

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Michelob Dunkel Weisse

Someone recommended that I try the Michelob Dunkel Weisse, so I picked up a single 12 oz bottle. It had been sitting in the fridge for a few weeks, and I didn’t want to neglect it. Tonight is a perfect … Continue reading

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Harpoon Crystal Wheat

It’s absolutely awesome outside. 75 degrees and sunny. Couldn’t ask for a better day to have a party at my house. Happy Memorial Day! I picked up a Harpoon summer mix-pack, which includes the Crystal Wheat. Never heard of it, … Continue reading

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Leinenkugel Summer Shandy

Leinenkugel Summer Shandy is a weird cross-breed of lemonade and beer. Cloudy and very yellow in color. Smells heavily of lemons. Tastes more like lemonade than a beer. I’m basically speechless. Nothing interesting to talk about when it comes to … Continue reading

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Bear Republic Hop Rod

Tonight my friend/co-worker and I are avoiding a jewelry party that our wives are engaged in. The avoidance comes in the form of burritos, beer, and rock band on the Playstation. Sean bought us a pint and a half of … Continue reading

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Shock Top

Up until this point I’ve reviewed mostly craft beer from microbreweries. Today is the exception to the rule. A few weeks ago at my birthday bash I had some Shock Top on tap. It was a humid 90 degree day … Continue reading

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