American Strong Ale Beer Reviews
Close to a Barleywine, these brews are amped up in the malt, hop, and ABV departments.
by Tom Smillie | American Strong Ale, Avery Brewing Company, Colorado, English Barley Wine, Mug, Pint Glass, Snifter, United States, Wine Glass, Wood-Aged Beers |
I must admit, I’ve never had a beer produced by Avery Brewing Co. Adhering to the philosophy of “go big, or go home” I thought sampling one of their Demon series oak-aged ales seemed appropriate. These beers are big crafty devils that boast high ABVs and intense...
by Michael Larson | American Strong Ale, Bell's Brewery, Michigan, Mug, Pint Glass, Snifter |
As I’ve noted before, the world of beer intrigues me. Not just the breweries, the beers, the styles and the brew pubs, but the people, the beer-friends that you make on your journey through brewdom. Well, yet again, I was pleasantly surprised. My beer store of choice...
by John | American Strong Ale, Imperial Beers, Mug, Oregon, Pint Glass, Rogue Ales, Snifter, United States |
I loved my first Dead Guy Ale so when I saw the “Double” I thought I’d better grab this one. I’m not sure what “double” does but this is a fine beer. I think it has something to do with it being categorized as a “Strong...
by Tom Smillie | American Strong Ale, Boston Beer Company (Samuel Adams), Massachusetts, Mug, Pint Glass, Snifter, United States |
I was wondering when the purchase of this beer was going to pay off. I guess now is the time. Two years ago, in my quest to try all things Sam Adams, I bought myself a little Christmas present. If you look back to Megan’s flowchart I’m the guy who has a “…$500 love”...
by Noel | American Strong Ale, BrewDog Ltd., Mug, Pint Glass, Scotland, Snifter |
Every now and then, you run across a beer that you purchase purely out of curiosity (and perhaps a slight sense of wonderment). To be fair, those of us who call greater Chicagoland our home would probably jump at the chance to get our hands on anything involving Stone...
by Tom Smillie | American Strong Ale, Delaware, Dogfish Head Craft Brewery, Mug, Pint Glass, Snifter, Spiced / Herbed / Vegetable Beers, United States |
Do you want to know what really elevates a beer into the A grade for me? Respect. Respect for the beer, the brewmaster, and the history behind the beer. At Dogfish Head they are all about the beer business and taking it to a whole new level. One way they are doing...