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Brother Thelonious Belgian Style Abbey Ale I’m just gonna start off by admitting I hate jazz. Without going into the critiques offered by Theodor Adorno (if you’re interested go here,) I’ll say that one thing I find more annoying than … Continue reading
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It’s like Thanksgiving Dinner perfected. A little bit of everything in the right component. Wow. This might actually be the best brown ale I’ve ever tasted. Rich, full, but not overly malty. Silky mouthfeel matched with just the right salty, … Continue reading
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Hefeweizens are not exactly my pint of brew. Extremely fruity with pronounced banana & bubble gum notes, they have a devoted following, of which I am not one. That said, if I were to have one the Mission St. offering … Continue reading
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A super limited production of premium brew, the 2011 Mission St. Anniversary Ale might be the best QPR (quality-to-price ratio) beer to be found this year. A full, robust, & rich brown ale in the imperial style, it fits the … Continue reading
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From Avery Brewing’s Dictator Series that features powerful beers, the seasonal release of the Maharaja Imperial IPA is upon us. The term Maharaja is sanskrit derived meaning “great king,” or in plain English, “great winner.” Orange blossom, ginger, and minneola on … Continue reading
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Balanced and refreshing, Manzanita IPA packs a silky punch. Not everything is failing in San Diego. Tailspinning into bankruptcy, the city needs not to spend millions of more dollars trying to figure out how to not spend so much money, … Continue reading
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The American public still holds to the perception that paying more than a couple bucks for a bottle of beer is a garish extravagance, an unscrupulous waste of money, a belligerent misuse of funds when there are so many … Continue reading
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Full Sail Brewery, best known for their ales, has been producing limited production lagers that showcase the true capabilities of lager style beers. Recipe #4 is a reminder to beer lovers that macro produced breweries have defamed the true qualities … Continue reading
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My first cold beer after commercial Alaskan salmon fishing was Alaskan IPA every summer. And every time I thought, “This is the best beer ever!” This may not be universally true, but it was for the time and place. After enduring an … Continue reading
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Generally a fan of Mendocino Brews, the Blue Heron Pale Ale was a disappointment. Mediocre flavors of citrus, the beer falls somewhat flat. Not bad, just leaves you wishing there was something more to it. 6.1% ABV $6.99/6-pack 3 out … Continue reading