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Sierra Nevada Narwhal Imperial Stout

Posted on January 18, 2013 by Barry W

BREWERY’S DESCRIPTION: A malt-forward monster, highlighting the depths of malt flavor. Narwhal Imperial Stout is inspired by the mysterious creature that thrives in the deepest fathoms of the frigid Arctic Ocean. Featuring incredible depth of malt flavor, rich with notes … Continue reading →

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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 →

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Founders Night @ Rattle n Hum

Posted on August 14, 2012 by Barry W

(picture edited to prominently display the Founders tap handles) On Tuesday, August 7, 2012 NYC craft beer enthusiasts gathered at Rattle n Hum, a well known craft beer bar to get a chance to taste some of the most sought … Continue reading →

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A Chat with Chuck Silva of Green Flash Brewing Co.

Posted on August 9, 2012 by Barry W

On Wednesday, August 8th I arranged to call Chuck Silva, the brewmaster of Green Flash Brewing Company at 12pm (EST) the next day in order to catch up after not seeing each other for over a year. Subsequently, in the … Continue reading →

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International IPA Day 2012: Troegs Perpetual IPA

Posted on August 3, 2012 by Barry W

BREWERY’S DESCRIPTION: In our constant evolution as a brewery, we’ve developed an undying drive to meld the organic and the mechanical. Perpetual IPA utilizes our hopback and dry-hopping to engineer a bold Imperial Pale Ale. Perpetual IPA is 7.5% ABV and … Continue reading →