Quickie Beer News: Mendocino and Saratoga Join In - 1/19/18

Mendocino Brewing along with Saratoga Brewing seem to be the next to join the list of craft breweries closing their doors as I discuss in the video here. I’m not one ready to say a bubble popping may be emerging, but we may be starting to see the correction trend that many including myself have been expecting. Check out the video to see and hear my thoughts!

Quickie Beer News: Smuttynose Brewing Up For Auction - 1/18/18

So it seems that Smuttynose Brewing is the next well known small craft brewery to be dealing some changes, when this week it was announced that they would be up for auction on March 9th. As noted from the story discussed in the video, it seems production was only at the 50% capacity that was able to be done at the facility. I'm not ready to say there's a bubble about to burst but on the heels of Green Flash and their changes, craft beer breweries may be starting to see potential adjustments moving forward. Check out my video for more on this.

Quickie Beer News: Beer Can Appreciation Day Coming - 1/17/18

Get your cans ready because National Beer Can Day is coming...

Beer Review: Elysian Brewing The Immortal IPA

The Immortal IPA from Elysian Brewing is positioned as an English IPA that is loaded with hop flavor, and it is the subject here of my latest review. The ABV of this brew stands at 6.3% while its IBU level is that of 62. Far from some of the most bittering beers that I have had but the flavor did offer a little something while the aroma actually had me feeling a little underwhelmed. Overall the beer did prove solid enough and it stood well with its golden appearance that I was able to score this one a 78 out of 100. It didn’t do as much to wow me, but it did enough for me to consider it very solid. Check out my video to see and hear more of my thoughts on this considered no longer craft but still “crafty” beer. And if you have had it, then please leave some comments on your thoughts as well.

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Beer Review: Rhinegeist Knowledge

Knowledge from Rhinegeist is a seasonal year-round Imperial IPA, and it is one of my local beers from one of my local breweries. This Double IPA carries an alcohol content of 8.5% ABV and packs an IBU level of 98. I recently acquired it during a beer run after thinking I wanted and needed to share more of our local brews. Described as being highlighted by notes of dankness, pine, grapefruit and other notes, this was definitely a beer that I was looking forward to trying. And I was glad that I did, as the beer was able to provide many of the aspects expected which led me to scoring this one 85 out of 100. So check out my video and see and hear my thoughts on this local treat. Cheers!

Beer Review: Foothills Brewing Hoppyum IPA

The Hoppyum IPA from Foothills Brewing which is located in Winston-Salem, North Carolina is the subject of my latest review here and was one of the beers that I was able to pick up during my past road trip. The beer itself carries an alcohol content of 6.25% ABV along with an IBU level of 70. It poured a nice golden orange color although the flakes in the beer definitely let you know that it was bottle fermented. Flavor and aroma on the beer were adequate and it did sit fine on my palate and was decent enough overall that I scored this one 78 out of 100. But find out more of my thoughts on this beer by checking out the video and if you have had this year-round IPA then please feel free to also share your thoughts in the comments.

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