Tag Archives: craft beer

Founders Bolt Cutter Barleywine

Posted on November 19, 2012 by Barry W

BREWERY’S DESCRIPTION: Bolt Cutter is a cellarable barley wine with an ABV of 15%. Dry-hopped with a mountain of Cascade hops, it’s balanced by a malty sweetness and spicy complexity, resulting from barrel aging some of it in bourbon barrels, some … Continue reading →

Posted in Beer Reviews | Tagged 15 anniversary ale, 15% ABV, Bolt Cutter, Bolt Cutter Barleywine, craft beer, Dave Engbers, English Barleywine, Founders Brewing Company, Grand Rapids, limited release beer | 2 Comments

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

Stone Brewing Co. Delivers The Hops

Posted on October 20, 2012 by Barry W

As is the case with many beer geeks nowadays, my craving for the intense aromas, flavors, and bitterness of hops often directs me to picking up some of Stone Brewing Company’s (Escondido, CA) year round beers. Therefore, before reviewing some … Continue reading →

Posted in Beer Reviews | Tagged Black IPA, Cali-Belgique, craft beer, Escondido, Greg Koch, hops, india pale ale, IPA, San Diego beer, Stone Brewing Company, Stone Ruination, Sublimely Self Righteous Ale, The Brewed Palate | Leave a comment

Craft Brewer Interview: Dan Moss formerly of Brooklyn Brewery

Posted on September 24, 2012 by Barry W

(Interview recorded in August 2012) After enjoying the third installment to Brooklyn Brewery’s Worshipful Company of Brewers series also known as The River, I contacted its brewer Dan Moss to chat about the beer and what it was* like to … Continue reading →

Posted in Brewery Tour, Brewmaster Interviews | Tagged brewer interview, Brooklyn Brewery, craft beer, Dan Moss, Imperial Stout, The River, wine barrels, Worshipful Company of Brewers | Leave a comment

Flying Dog vs. Brew Dog: International Arms Race Zero IBU IPA

Posted on August 22, 2012 by Barry W

On June 26, 2012 my brother and I headed to Flying Dog Brewery (Frederick, MD) to meet with brewmaster Matt Brophy for a tour and tasting (link to tour video). It was at the end of our tasting that Matt brought … Continue reading →

Posted in Beer Reviews | Tagged bay leaves, Brew Dog, collaboration, craft beer, Flying Dog Brewing, Frederick Maryland, india pale ale, James Watt, juniper berries, Matt Brophy, rosemary, scotland, The Brewed Palate, zero IBU IPA | Leave a comment

Brewmaster Interview: Chris Wilson of Weyerbacher Brewing Co.

Posted on August 17, 2012 by Barry W

Over the past couple of months I’ve had a number of craft beer related experiences that increased my appreciation of the American craft beer community. One type of experience that stands out and relates to this article is the ease … Continue reading →

Posted in Brewery Tour, Brewmaster Interviews | Tagged beer tasting, Brewery Expansion, brewery tour, Brewmaster Interview, charity beer, Chris Wilson, craft beer, Double Simcoe, Easton PA, last chance IPA, Riserva, Sour Black, weyerbacher | Leave a comment

A Casual Tour of Weyerbacher Brewing Co. w/ Brewmaster Chris Wilson

Posted on August 16, 2012 by Barry W

Being that this was my second visit to Weyerbacher Brewing Co. (Easton, PA) brewmaster Chris Wilson and I decided to walk around the brewery in a more casual and relaxed manner. In fact the tour and tasting of beers formed … Continue reading →

Posted in Beer Reviews, Brewery Tour | Tagged beer label, braggot, branding, Brewery Expansion, brewery tour, Chris Wilson, craft beer, Double Simcoe, Easton PA, framboise, Merry Monks, Riserva, saison, Sour Black, tasting notes, Tripel, tulip glass, Weyerbacher Brewing Company, Weyerbacher Seventeen, Weyerbacher Sixteen, wild ale | Leave a comment

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 →

Posted in Beer Reviews | Tagged Backstage Series, beer review, Blushing Monk, Canadian Breakfast Stout, craft beer, Founders Brewing Company, Frangelic Mountain Brown, Grand Rapids, KBS, Kentucky Breakfast Stout, Rattle n Hum | Leave a comment

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 →