Bearded Iris Offbeat Beer Review

Offbeat is a New England style IPA from Bearded Iris Brewing located in Nashville, Tennessee and it is the subject of my latest beer review. This beer comes in with an ABV of 7.5% and features Simcoe and Citra coming together in this hazy brew. Check out my review to see and hear my thoughts.

Jim Beam and Budweiser Teaming Up For New Beer

With this beer news segment, I take a look at the new beer on the way that will feature a collaboration of Budweiser and Jim Beam for the new Budweiser Reserve Copper Lager...Macro Craft maybe?

Brewers Association Fastest Growing Craft Breweries of 2017

The Brewers Association unveiled its list of 50 small and independent craft brewers across 25 states showing diversity of growth with the craft beer that is still being tapped. Let's check this inaugural list and see if you are enjoying some of these up and comers.

Rare Beer Club Live Unboxing Video

I just received my latest collection of beer from The Rare Beer Club and decided to share the unboxing of the items that are a surprise for this month. I am looking forward to seeing what I received this time! Check out my video to see what I received...

Press Release: Cincinnati Named One of Country’s Biggest Beer Cities by Popular App

CINCINNATI (April 9, 2018) – The most popular beer rating and sharing app, Untappd, recently named Cincinnati one of ‘most checked-in cities’ in the country among Verified Venues and will be holding a celebration party at MadTree Brewing Company on Thursday, April 12. MadTree Brewing earned the right to host the celebration for having the most check-ins by unique users of any verified venue in the area. The Untappd app allows users to rate beers and share with their friends what they’re drinking, where they’re at, and what they think about the beer.

The celebration party will be held from 6PM-9PM on Thursday, April 12 at the MadTree Taproom at 3301 Madison Road in Oakley. Untappd co-founder, Greg Avola, will be on-hand to meet Untappd fans and give out Untappd t-shirts, stickers, and other swag items. MadTree will be tapping six specialty barrel aged beers and giving away free glasses to the first 100 people, in addition to pouring the wide variety of 32 beers normally on tap.

The competition challenged app users across the country to check-in the beers they were drinking at Untappd verified venues during the month of March. Cincinnati currently has 68 locations, including MadTree, that are members of the Untappd for Business, which allows bars and restaurants to manage their tap-list and connect with their customers in new ways, and beat out other cities like Denver and San Diego, in the month of March in terms of check-ins. “We always knew Cincinnati was a beer drinking town and they made it loud and clear with all the check-ins at so many fantastic verified venues,” said Untappd co-founder, Greg Avola.

“We have been avid users and supporters of the Untappd app since the brewery began five years ago, so it was really exciting to see Cincinnati represent so well in this competition,” said Mike Stuart, MadTree director of people and social strategy. “We’re blown away that so many Untappd users chose to come MadTree to share what they were drinking.”

Cincinnati won the honors in addition to Anaheim, Chicago, Charlotte, New York City, Portland (OR), and Tampa. A complete list of celebrations can be found here: https://untappd.com/sevencitytour. 

About MadTree Brewing Company

Cincinnati’s MadTree Brewing made history when they opened in 2013 by becoming the first modern craft brewery to can its beer in Ohio. When it comes to brewing, they have carved their own path. They mix. They mash. They methodically bring quality beer to life, and have fun doing it. Demand from the growing community keeps MadTree motivated and moving. In return, they make nothing but the best beer and opened their new production brewery and taproom in February 2017. They are founded and continue to grow on the notion that beer builds community builds and community builds beer. For more information about the beers, brewery, and taproom, visit madtreebrewing.com or connect with them on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Snapchat.

 

About Untappd

Untappd is a new way to socially share and explore the world of beer with your friends and the world. Curious what your friends are drinking or where they're hanging out? Just check their profile where you can toast and comment on their beers! Untappd will offer you beer recommendations based on what you and your friends have been enjoying, so you’ll have no reason to not try something new! As additional encouragement, Untappd allows you to earn a number of cool badges for completing a variety of different criteria. Learn more and download the app at http://untappd.com.

Lagunitas Sakitumi Beer Review (One Hitter Series)

Sakitumi from Lagunitas Brewing Company is a 9% ABV 42 IBU Imperial IPA that is brewed with Sake yeast and rice as part of the process. A little bit sweet and a good amount tasty, this beer is one that is almost designed to be chugged as it goes down so easy. Maybe that’s why they put it in a 32 ounce bottle, although I’m sure some have done so. This is my look at this beer that unfortunately was released as part of the One Hitter Series, so when it’s gone it’s gone. I will say though that it was well worth the pick up here as you will see and hear in the video. This one was an easy 4 out of 5 for me.

Have you had the Sakitumi from Lagunitas? If so then drop a comment below and let others and myself know what you thought about this one.