Category Archives: USA

Review: Monster Ale (Barleywine Style Ale)

Posted on March 30, 2012 by

By: Brooklyn Brewery New York, United States Style: English Barleywine, 10.80% (BA) A bottle, I think the vintage is 2011 – it “expires” in 2014. Poured into a standard tulip. Appearance: A dark copper, orange color. A little cloudy. It’s … Continue reading →

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Review: Unearthly Imperial India Pale Ale

Posted on March 28, 2012 by

By: Southern Tier Brewing Company New York, United States Style: American Double / Imperial IPA (9.50% ABV) Poured into a tulip, as the bottle advised. A: Copper with bright orange accents. An eggshell white head which laced around the glass … Continue reading →

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Review: Pliny the Elder

Posted on March 28, 2012 by

By: Russian River Brewing Company California, United States Style: American Double / Imperial IPA (DIPA) At some point everyone hears about Pliny. It’s currently rated the fifth best beer in the world on Beer Advocate and, aside from the stronger … Continue reading →

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Review: Hercules Double IPA

Posted on February 21, 2012 by

By: Great Divide Brewing Company Colorado, United States Style: Imperial IPA (DIPA) I got this bottle at the Santa Barbara Whole Foods while on a Hop tour of California. Being from Newfoundland (and now Ontario) I’m a little hop-deprived, so … Continue reading →

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