Monthly Archives: November 2009

Kona Pipeline Porter

It’s been months since I had a guest reviewer, and I’m very excited to have a couple of guest reviews lined up for this week. Tonight’s review comes to us from Silvio. I encourage you to check out his Twitter … Continue reading

Posted in Guest Reviews, Style: Porter | 4 Comments

Fisherman’s Pumpkin Stout

Today has been fairly unremarkable. Our Charlie Brown-esque Christmas tree went up. Watched some football. Yesterday evening was more interesting. We went to the Museum of Bad Art in Dedham, MA. It’s an art collection pulled together from donations, thrift … Continue reading

Posted in My Reviews, Style: Pumpkin, Style: Stout | Leave a comment

Flying Dog Dogtoberfest

Tonight’s beer is Flyingdog Dogtoberfest. I have reviewed a number of Flyingdog beers in the past. Generally speaking, I love their stuff. I tend to find it strong, but unique. This seasonal selection isn’t as strong as others I have … Continue reading

Posted in My Reviews, Style: Oktoberfest | 2 Comments

Wychwood Hobgoblin

Happy Thanksgiving everyone. Today was pretty sweet. Got up early to watch the Bruins on DVR. Then set up my new all-in-one printer. Baked some mac & cheese, hit up western MA for supper with the in-laws, back home for … Continue reading

Posted in My Reviews, Style: Brown Ale | Leave a comment

Oskar Blues Ten Fidy Imperial Stout

The finale of my mini-series on canned craft brew is Oskar Blues Ten Fidy Imperial Stout. I’m glad I drank the IPA after the watermelon. At 9.5% ABV, this stout will likely put me to bed. Despite goofing on the … Continue reading

Posted in My Reviews, Style: Imperial Stout | 4 Comments

New England Sea Hag IPA

I’m making this a multi-review night. As I mentioned in my last post, I’m diving into canned craft brew. Thinking that I had about 5-6 different cans in the fridge I expected this to be a series of reviews. Upon … Continue reading

Posted in My Reviews, Style: American IPA | 1 Comment

21st Amendment Hell or High Watermelon

Tonight starts out 5 day weekend. The wife and I are taking tomorrow off, Thursday is Thanksgiving, and of course we have the following day off from work as well. We have very little productive planned, and I’m hoping to … Continue reading

Posted in My Reviews, Style: Fruit | 2 Comments

McAuslan St. Ambroise Oatmeal Stout

Friday night. It’s “Date night” with the wife this evening. Started out with a vegan turkey dinner and some wine. A couple of movies later, I’ve decided that it’s time for a quick beer review. Digging through the fridge’s crisper, … Continue reading

Posted in My Reviews, Style: Stout | 2 Comments

Allagash White

Chilling out again tonight. James Bond on the telly. Bruins recording in the background. Dog passed out on the couch. Wife gorging on chips and hummus. If I had a dollar for every night just like this… Keeping tonight unique … Continue reading

Posted in My Reviews, Style: Belgian, Style: Wheat | 3 Comments

Stone Ruination IPA

Tonight I’m drinking my first ever beer from Stone Brewing (Escondido, CA). I totally shouldn’t be. I just got back from having a giant Thanksgiving dinner thrown by Big Brother Big Sister. Wish I had a video camera with me … Continue reading

Posted in My Reviews, Style: Imperial IPA | 2 Comments