SAN DIEGO, CA – More details surrounding the expansion of Stone Brewing Co. have emerged. According to Stan Lee of drinkeattravel.com, Greg Koch has confirmed that the $26.6 million needed to expand will come from the bank and not an outside investor. An initial investment of $3 million was already made for the Liberty Station… Read more »

The first review in our sampling of the Latitude 48 ‘Deconstructed’ series from Samuel Adams features the Ahtanum hop. This hop varietal is similar to Amarillo and Cascade hops, but slightly less bitter. It presents some citrus notes, but for the most part it presents more earthy and floral characteristics on both the nose and… Read more »

ANAHEIM, CA – In celebration of their 3rd year in business, The Bruery will be hosting an anniversary party on May 29th and The Phoenix Club in Anaheim. This year, they are collaborating with brewbound.com to offer two lucky individuals the chance to attend as VIP’s… for free! (details below).

The first review in a series of Latitude 48 beers, we begin by critiquing the original Latitude 48. Over the course of the week, we will sample and review each of the beers from the recent ‘Deconstructed’ 12-pack, which is finding it’s way to retailers’ shelves over the month of May. Drink this one up,… Read more »

For the first time in 120 years, Gansett is releasing a summer seasonal. With such a long wait on it’s return, we had high expectations, that were not only met but exceeded. Say what you will about the ‘Tall Boy,’ but this offering might be their best seasonal yet (although we are partial to the… Read more »

Hat’s off to Odell for innovation on its newest Single Serve series of beers, Friek. A hybrid of the Kriek and framboise styles of beer, this offering pushes the envelope on what makes a “beer.” Fermented with a combination of yeasts (some wild), pediococcus and lactobacillus, this beer packs a nice sour flavor. Friek is… Read more »

Unlike Robert Johnson, for whom this beer is named in tribute, you won’t have to sell your soul for a bottle of Hellhound On My Ale. In keeping with their recent tradition, Dogfish Head has elected to do another collaboration with Sony Music- this time creating an Imperial IPA that is dry-hopped 100% with Centennial… Read more »

We should just write “I’ll have another,” for this review and call it a day, but even that wouldn’t do this beer justice. When we think of summer, we think of refreshment. Of course, some of the more refreshing craft beers will often times sacrifice taste elements in the hopes of achieving that crisp, ultra-drinkable… Read more »

Widmer Brothers, in their continued effort to “re-image” the brand has re-named what was once Sunburn Summer Brew to the Citra Blonde Summer Brew in honor of the Citra Hop it is brewed with. While the style as a whole does not lend itself to much flavor from the onset, this offering does a nice… Read more »

If the Notch Session Pils is one of the more accurate representations of the Czech-style pilsners, than think of this offering from Odell Brewing as it’s big brother. At 8.1% ABV, you might think that the crisp pilsner characteristics would be lost- but this beer does an incredible job of being as true to the… Read more »

The Blackball Belgian Style IPA might be one of the most unique beers- both by smell and taste- we have encountered thus far. It pours a deep orange, pale color with a solid two-finger head. The aroma however is the most defining characteristic of this beer from Karl Strauss. We spent more time digging our… Read more »

As summertime approaches, the lighter session offerings will being moving to the forefront of the craft beer community, and if you happen to live in the Boston area or make the trip there, do yourself a favor and get your hands on a Notch Session Pils. This beer pours about as clean as possible for… Read more »

WASHINGTON DC – The beer and food pairing menu for the SAVOR craft beer and food event in June was announced today.