United States Beer Reviews
Although beer existed in the United States from its birth (and before), it wasn’t until Prohibition that the state of beer in America was truly united. Today, the United States is arguably the world’s most important beer market, where brewers enjoy the most freedom to practice and advance their craft. The market is a true melting pot of brewing styles and traditions, and the beer community is as vibrant as it is diverse. While things really got started during and as a result of the Prohibition Era (1919-1933), fermented drinks pre-date the country’s founding in 1776. Hailed as a land of opportunity, huge macrobrewing enterprises like AB InBev and MillerCoors co-exist alongside a growing number of small craft beer companies. A country built by immigrants, America has heavy European brewing influences. The number of influential breweries are too great to number, and the list continues to evolve as independent brewers push innovation in the craft and give the world more and more interesting lagers and ales to explore.
by Michael Larson | Illinois, Two Brothers Brewing Company, United States, Weizen / Weissbier / Hefeweizen, Weizen Glass |
There are those beers that you think everybody has tried. In Chicago, Two Brothers Brewing Company is one of those breweries that produces just such beers. So, when I took a look on The Perfectly Happy Man before embarking on a journey of taste with Ebel’s Weiss, I...
by Tom Smillie | California, Cascadian Dark Ale / Black IPA, Mug, Pint Glass, Stone Brewing Company, United States |
Yet another bottle label that stinks of arrogance. Hey, Stone we get it. You are a bunch of arrogant bastards that make great beer and you hate mediocre swill. We’ve all heard you’re platform and understand, so how about you move on and find some new...
by Michael Larson | Bohemian / Czech Pilsner, Flute Glass, Minnesota, Mug, Pilsner Glass, Stange, Summit Brewing Company, United States |
The illustrious ‘bachelor weekend’ isn’t quite what it used to be. That’s because my beautiful daughter entered the world a little over a year ago and changed things up a bit. So the last few days as her mom travels halfway around the world I am no longer bored to the...
by Tom Smillie | Cascadian Dark Ale / Black IPA, Mug, Oregon, Pint Glass, United States |
I acquired this bottle in a beer trade from my homebrewer friend Washington. Thanks Bill. Not surprising of people in the Pacific NW, Bill enjoys the outdoors and lives up to his recommendation. After all, one must consider the region in which the beer hails...
by Michael Larson | Lucky Bucket Brewing Company, Malt Liquor, Mug, Nebraska, Pale Lager, Pilsner Glass, Pint Glass, United States |
Prohibition is a scary word to us beer lovers. A time where just stopping by a brewpub or your favorite bar wasn’t an option. Well Prohibition didn’t just impact people’s abilities to consume the alcohol present in most beers, it also influenced the styles themselves....
by Michael Larson | Blonde Ale, Mug, Pint Glass, Tyranena Brewing Company, United States, Wisconsin |
It’s back to back nights of beer brewed with honey for me. By pure mistake, tonight I am pouring Tyranena’s blonde ale, rife with connotations and, apparently, honey. In the little town of Lake Mills, Wisconsin, apparently there are three beaches and,...