Tag Archives: barleywine

Friday Quick Reviews: New Years Eve Beer Tasting

Posted on January 4, 2013 by Barry W

Flying Dog Coffee Stout Batch #2 (2010 vintage) Poured dark brown to black with some red along its edges and a khaki head that quickly dissipated and left some alcohol legs. The aroma initially was as I expected it to … Continue reading →

Posted in Beer Reviews | Tagged barleywine, beer reviews, Belgian Strong Dark Ale, craft beer, Dogfish Head Olde School 2010, Duclaw Retribution, Flying Dog Coffee Stout Batch #2, Hair of the Dog Adam, Imperial Stout, Mikkeller Barrel Aged Black Hole, Mikkeller Santa's Little Helper 2011 | Leave a comment

Fighting the Fall / Winter Chill w/ Seasonal Craft Beers

Posted on November 6, 2012 by Barry W

As the temperature begins to dip in the Fall craft beer drinkers worldwide begin their drinking of higher ABV, malt forward beers. For many Fall seasonal beers begin with pumpkin ales and oktoberfest beers. However, this year I found myself … Continue reading →

Posted in Craft Beer Advocacy | Tagged barleywine, beer and food pairing, Black Chocolate Stout, bourbon county brand stout, breakfast stout, Brown Ale, christmas ale, Cooking with beer, craft beer, english porter, Founders Brewing Company, Imperial Stout, oktoberfest, porter beer, pumpkin ale, scotch ale, wee heavy | Leave a comment

Founders Curmudgeon Old Ale

Posted on October 23, 2012 by Barry W

Bottled 4/13/12 BREWERY’S DESCRIPTION: Think classic seafaring ports, local pubs, and weathered old fishermen. This old ale is brewed with molasses and an insane focus on the malt bill, then oak-aged. The result is a strong, rich, malty delight that’s deceptively … Continue reading →

Posted in Beer Reviews | Tagged barleywine, beer blog, beer review, craft beer, Curmudgeon Old Ale, Curmudgeon's Better Half, Dave Engbers, fall beers, Founders Brewing Company, Old Ale, traditional beer style | Leave a comment

Garrett Oliver: Brewmaster of Brooklyn Brewery @ Buddha Beer Bar 7/19/12

Posted on July 22, 2012 by Barry W

On Thursday 7/19/12 Buddha Beer Bar held a special event featuring 11 different beers from Brooklyn Brewery. As a special treat for all those in attendance, brewmaster Garrett Oliver was present to chat about his beers. Having met and gotten … Continue reading →

Posted in Beer Reviews, Craft Beer Advocacy | Tagged barleywine, beer scene, Black Chocolate Stout, Blanche de Brooklyn, Brooklyn Black Ops, Brooklyn Blast, Brooklyn Brewery, Buddha Beer Bar, companion ale, craft beer, East India Pale Ale, Garrett Oliver, hops, Imperial Stout, IPA, New York City, RIS, The Brewed Palate | Leave a comment

Beer Tasting @ Buddha Beer Bar

Posted on July 5, 2012 by Barry W

After many weeks of planning and then not visiting Buddha Beer Bar, a Washington Heights craft beer bar; I decided it was finally time to check it out and of course introduce myself to the management. Upon arriving beer manager … Continue reading →