Category Archives: Reviews

12 Beers of Christmas 2011 – Day 9

Posted on December 9, 2011 by Peter

We're almost in the last quarter of these Christmas beer reviews and it's been quite the experience. Even expanding the reviews from 12 beers to 24, there were still many beers that I wanted to get to but didn't. As … Continue reading →

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12 Beers of Christmas 2011 – Day 8

Posted on December 8, 2011 by Peter

Today's reviews feature another set of big beers. It's not unusual to for brewers to craft up higher alcohol beers for the Christmas season. As the weather cools, having a drink of stout strength helps to warm your bones (it … Continue reading →

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12 Beers of Christmas 2011 – Day 7

Posted on December 7, 2011 by Peter

Of all the sentiments I enjoy about Christmas, the one I like the most is that of selflessness. I'd like to believe that this is the time of year we can all stop thinking of ourselves for a few moments … Continue reading →

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12 Beers of Christmas 2011 – Day 6

Posted on December 6, 2011 by Peter

We are officially at the halfway point of my "12 Beers of Christmas" series of beer reviews. I've had the pleasure of reviewing the previous beers with friends but now I'm on my own. That said, I'm feeling a little … Continue reading →

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12 Beers of Christmas 2011 – Day 5

Posted on December 5, 2011 by Peter

We're nearly at the halfway point in this review series and we've had some fantastic craft beer. So far, no two have been alike, and it's this diversity that I enjoy the most. I got two more beers for review, … Continue reading →

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12 Beers of Christmas 2011 – Day 4

Posted on December 4, 2011 by Peter

Sorry for getting these reviews out late today. Spent my morning up in the Cow Palace at the Dickens' Fair. If you've never been, this is a fantastic, all-ages event that harkens back to the Victorian England within the novels … Continue reading →

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12 Beers of Christmas 2011 – Day 3

Posted on December 3, 2011 by Peter

It's Day 3 of the 12 Beers of Christmas and my buddy Jason M. is sticking with me for these latest beer reviews. These next 2 beers illustrate the variety that can be found with Christmas beers and are 2 … Continue reading →

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12 Beers of Christmas 2011 – Day 2

Posted on December 2, 2011 by Peter

It's day 2 of the 12 Beers of Christmas series of beer reviews. Joining me again is Jason M., co-founder of Wedshare.com. We managed to get our hands on some interesting beers that I was happy to have had the … Continue reading →

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12 Beers of Christmas 2011 – Day 1

Posted on December 1, 2011 by Peter

Over the years, people have tried to discern meaning to the 12 Days of Christmas carol. Many believe that the song contains hidden teaching of faith, or that the song was a way to teach tenets of faith through a memory … Continue reading →

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Ho! Ho! Ho! The Holiday Beers are Upon Us!

Posted on November 29, 2011 by Peter

This is easily my favorite time of the year. The rampant commercialism of the holidays, that seems to start earlier and earlier each year, used to annoy the hell out of me in early November. But by the time Thanksgiving … Continue reading →

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