Category Archives: Beer in Review

Beers In Review: Karl Strauss Whistler Imperial Pilsner and 21st Anniversary Ale

Posted on November 5, 2010 by Peter

The awesomeness that is San Diego Beer Week starts tomorrow and runs through November 11th. On my 1-year wedding anniversary, I somehow managed to talk the wife into going to San Diego to celebrate. We ended up visiting much more … Continue reading →

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Beers in Review: Tule Duck Red Ale and Very Noddy Lager from Buckbean Brewing Company

Posted on October 8, 2010 by Peter

In honor of CANFEST this weekend, I am finally getting around to reviewing a couple of beers Buckbean Brewing Company. They sent me these beers quite a few months ago. You’d think that I’d have gotten off my ass at … Continue reading →

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Beer in Review: Hops on Rye, Hall and Oatmeal Stout and Pete’s Support Belgian IPA from Firehouse Brewery

Posted on October 5, 2010 by Peter

Steve Donohue, brewmaster of Firehouse Brewery & Grill, has medaled at GABF 3 years in a row. In honor of this well deserved, and hard earned distinction, here is a review of the latest seasonals that are/were pouring at Firehouse Brewery … Continue reading →

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Beers in Review: Hermitage Ale of the Hermit, Menage a Singe and Hoptopia Double IPA

Posted on September 19, 2010 by Peter

It’s been a while since I’ve done a Beer in Review flight from a single brewery. I used to do them with a fair amount of regularity but I found that drinking 3-5 bottles of beer alone in a single … Continue reading →

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Beer in Review: Mission Street Brown Ale

Posted on July 12, 2010 by Peter

Trader Joes is an extraordinary place. They are a microcosm of good things. I don’t go there enough, simply because there are no locations close to where I live. That being said, when I do go, I always find something … Continue reading →

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Beers in Review: Faultline Brewing Company Revisited

Posted on June 21, 2010 by Peter
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Product in Review: Newcastle DraughtKeg

Posted on June 15, 2010 by Peter

Mario, from Brewed for Thought, and I have a semi-regular collaborative blog post called Hopinions. In each of these posts, we take turn picking a topic to discuss. We usually discuss whatever craft beer/brewing topic that is on our minds … Continue reading →

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Beers in Review: Tied House American Red Lager and Maibock

Posted on May 19, 2010 by Peter

So, it’s American Craft Beer Week and I decided to do my part to support the cause by paying my local breweries a visit. A year ago, I decided to support American Craft Beer Week by paying Tied House a … Continue reading →

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Beer in Review: Firehouse Meaghan’s Maibock

Posted on April 20, 2010 by Peter

Every year, there are time tested signs that let us know Spring is here. Plants begin to grow and flower, while allergies begin to rage. The sun starts to set a little bit later each and every day and the … Continue reading →

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Beers in Review: Lost Abbey Red Barn

Posted on March 24, 2010 by Peter

Plumbing issue resolved! I was originally supposed to judge a preliminary round of the World Beer Cup homebrew competition but home maintenance calls. I’ll just say when you only have 1 toilet in the house, anything that goes wrong with … Continue reading →

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