Reviews
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Les Trois Mousquetaires Sticke Alt
Les Trois Mousquetaires Sticke Alt Sticke Alt technically means “secret old”, which sounds like unisex deodorant. The Old in Altbier though is more a reference to the old ways, the old methods. Some might prefer to call this tradition. Perhaps a better way to look at this is a special altbier, or a special traditional…
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Blood Brothers TDWDTG Hazy IIPA.
Blood Brothers TDWDTG Hazy IIPA. I really want to say “it pours”. This beer has an amazing head. I’m actually surprised at first that the alcohol didn’t kill it right away, but I learned why shortly after. It pours like a glass of Dijon. There, I said it. This is not an mortal negative by…
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Blood Brothers Brewing-Manu
Blood Brothers Brewing-Manu New Zealand Pilsner Blood brothers does some very good things. As part of a mega release of lagers beverages, and just in time for a global, no-helmet sports event, Manu is a New Zealand Pilsner. I refrain from referring to the tournament by its birth name as to fly under the radar…
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Highlander Brew Co. Smoked Porter
Highlander Brew Co. Smoked Porter I’ve been avoiding this beer for a few weeks. Something about sunny weather, despite all the rain, and the general ambiance of summer just doesn’t scream at me to spend any time with a porter, let alone a smoked one. Anyone who’s ever had a rauchbier knows that while interesting…
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Halo GOTO
Halo Brewery GOTO Halo makes some interesting beers, and is a brewery with whom I associated IPAs, sours, and sour IPAs, perhaps unjustifyably. I recently visited and bought one of everything. I felt like they were a little annoyed at this, but what can you do? GOTO is a pilsner. They are not laying claim…
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Gouden Carolus Tripel
Gouden Carolus Tripel I carefully pried off the crown and poured with more caution than normal, knowing how these beers behave when left unguarded. Despite the gentle discharge, a moussy, tight head formed rapidly and authoritatively. Maybe I should have used a dirty glass. Foam is, of course, important, but a massive cap does mean…