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Friday Quick Reviews: New Years Eve Beer Tasting

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

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Fighting the Fall / Winter Chill w/ Seasonal Craft Beers

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

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Founders Curmudgeon Old Ale

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

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

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

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Beer Tasting @ Buddha Beer Bar

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

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