Beer Review: Penn Brewery Penn IPA

The Penn IPA is an American IPA from Penn Brewery that carries an ABV of 7% and an IBU level of 70. It also is one of the beers that I had picked up on a previous beer run to West Virginia, and the subject of this latest review. Going in I didn’t know anything about the brewery, but figured why not pick it up and give it a shot. As far as being a beer, it came out as being solid enough that I cored it a 74 out of 100 overall, not a standout but not disappointing as well. Across the board it was okay enough in the key aspects that matter and check out my video to see more of the finer details that I share. Cheers!

Creating Beer Head When Served With None

So, I was recently served a beer while out that actually was lacking in the head area. This
means all of the gasses and proteins were just lying there in the beer
unreleased and not doing so would lead to potential bloating down the line as I
drank through this beer. So check out my video to see a little trick to avoid
this and please all you establishment owners and managers teach and train your
people how to pour a proper beer. There are definitely too many that still
don't know how to do this correctly.

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.

Cheers!