I’ve been wanting to try Life & Limb (Sierra Nevada Brewing Co.; Chico, CA; American Strong Ale; ABV: 10.2) since first hearing about it from my friend Wayne Mahaffey. A collaboration between Dogfish and Sierra Nevada, it took a lot of effort to find it, but the hunt was definitely worth it. I was able [...]
Thanksgiving is always a wonderful holiday for us, as we gather with family and friends to enjoy the day. Anne cooked another wonderful turkey, and everyone brought either a delicious side or dessert. The long holiday weekend also gave me time to relax, and to try several new beers that I really enjoyed. Brooklyn Manhattan [...]
I picked up a bottle of Heavy Seas Big DIPA (Clipper City Brewery; Baltimore, MD; Imperial India Pale Ale; ABV: 10.6) the other day at my local Total Wine & More. I’ve been a big fan of Clipper City’s Heavy Seas line, with several of their offerings among my favorite all-time beers. Needless to say, [...]
Summer officially starts next Sunday, but for us here in Florida it’s been summer for weeks now. With the heat & humidity reminding Sunshine State residents of the dog days of August and September. I stopped by my local Fresh Market earlier this week to pick up dinner, and was in need of something refreshing. [...]
Here is a list of my Favorite Beers. I have listed them in alphabetical order, along with the brewery, location, style, ABV content, and some comments for your reference. A – J Anchor Steam Beer; Anchor Brewing Co.; San Francisco, CA; Steam Beer; ABV: 4.9. An absolute classic. Crisp & dry with a light hoppy [...]
Marzens tend to be traditional Fall beers, but I had the chance to try a different take on this beer style at Crum’s Bar and Grill recently. Cigar City Marzen Spring Lager (Cigar City Brewing; Tampa, FL; Marzen; ABV: 5.5) is also known as Cigar City Oktoberfest Marzen when it’s released during the autumn months. [...]
You can add Crum’s Bar and Grill to a growing list of exceptional brewpubs in the Tampa Bay area. Located in downtown St. Petersburg, and owned by Chris Crum and Lanette Miller, Crum’s Bar and Grill offers craft beer, food, and live music in a hip casual setting. Speaking of which, there’s 52 selections of [...]
The last time I was at the Cigar City Brewing Tasting Room in Tampa, I learned something new. Did you know that bats pollinate blue agave plants, which provide the ingredient found in tequila? So it’s fitting that I tried a double cream ale, named for the bat, that’s aged in tequila barrels. Cigar City [...]