Mug Beer Reviews
No beer glass delivers quantity like the mug or beer stein. It can accommodate a wide range of styles and is designed for volume and ease of use. If you’re going the distance—or need something to defend yourself—look no further than the beer mug.
by Tom Smillie | American Brown Ale, Cascadian Dark Ale / Black IPA, English Brown Ale, Half Acre Beer Company, Illinois, Mug, Pint Glass, United States |
Sticky Fat! What is that? I had the same question when I read Half Acre Beer Company’s blog about a month ago. According to the legend, it is a bear that loves to steal ready-to-pick hops right off the vines. This beer is only available on-tap on the brewery and is an...
by Tom Smillie | American IPA, Colorado, Great Divide Brewing Company, Mug, Pint Glass, United States, Wood-Aged Beers |
Fall is approaching us here in Chicago as the temperatures are dropping and more importantly the humidity is gone. However, this morning when I woke up it was rainy and overcast. Wanting to say in a catch up on some much needed rest I hunkered in with a nice beer and...
by Noel | Blonde Ale, Half Acre Beer Company, Illinois, Mug, Pint Glass, United States |
As the weather undeniably fades to Fall here in Chicago, and beer interests begin to turn to Oktoberfests and Pumpkin Ales…there comes a brew to salvage the waning memory of the hot, humid, and hoppy Summer that was. To be fair, Half Acre’s Gossamer Golden Ale is...
by Tom Smillie | American Pale Ale (APA), Anchor Brewing Company, California, Mug, Pint Glass, United States |
My initial experience with this brew came in April during Chicago Craft Beer Week when I went to a meet and greet with Fritz Magtag. It was on tap, along with almost all Anchors beers, so I decided to give it a try. This Pale Ale was brew to be a new seasonal from...
by Team | Baltic Porter, Bayhawk Ales, California, Mug, Pint Glass, Porter, United States |
Nate: I am coming out of beer reviewing retirement to write about this beer. Yes, it is that good. $3.69 for a 22 oz, this is a delicious beer. Although called a Chocolate Porter this fine English style porter uses chocolate malts and not actual chocolate. Alcohol...
by Tom Smillie | American IPA, Founders Brewing Company, India Pale Ale (IPA), Michigan, Mug, Pint Glass, United States |
The last time I had this unfiltered dry-hopped creation was about two years ago. After one sip I wondered why I had waited so long to try it again. Centennial IPA is a great brew for those looking to expand their horizons in to the world of hoppy beers. It is not a...