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 Taylor Birkey | Dry Stout, Lakefront Brewery, Mug, Pint Glass, United States, Wisconsin |
Lakefront Brewery’s Snake Chaser is an Irish Dry Stout that does a pretty good job aligning itself with the style. It’s brewed in Milwaukee, Wisconsin … less than two hours away from us here in Chicago. I’d say up to this point in my craft beer...
by Team | American Amber / Red Ale, Grand Teton Brewing Company, Idaho, Imperial Beers, Mug, Pilsner Glass, Pint Glass, United States |
Noel: Is this really 100 IBUs? I need another sip. Is this really 8.5% ABV? That’s crazy. Where has this beer been all my life? These were just some of the thoughts swirling around my head last night as I partook of this unexpectedly glorious liquid. It’s called...
by Michael Larson | American Pale Ale (APA), California, Mug, Pint Glass, Stone Brewing Company, United States |
Teamwork. Its not a word associated with big beer. Can you imagine an InBev-Miller Coors collaboration? Escondido’s Stone Brewery, however, has made collaborative brews commonplace. The telltale light brown bottle sitting innocently on my local liquor store shelf,...
by Team | Indiana, Irish Red Ale, Mug, Pint Glass, Three Floyds Brewing Company, United States |
Noel: Three Floyds Seasonal Bombers Part Deux is a bit tamer than January’s massive Behemoth Barleywine. But for all you Killian’s Irish Red fans out there…prepare for humiliation. Brian Boru is the real deal. One taste of this hop-hearty, roasty, beautiful copper...
by Michael Larson | American Pale Ale (APA), Capital Brewery, Mug, Pint Glass, United States, Wisconsin |
I haven’t thought about beer in a while. Now, its not quite as tragic as it sounds, I’ve drank beer recently, I just haven’t sat down and really thought about what I was tasting. Today, amidst Chicago’s 5th biggest snow storm on record, I thought it would be a good...
by Tom Smillie | Colorado, Dry Dock Brewing Company, Imperial / Double IPA, Snifter, Tulip, United States, Wine Glass |
I received this beer in a trade with my friend Billy out in Colorado and I have a feeling I’ll be asking for more. This beer was knockout good. My initial impressions were sweet caramel and citrus on the nose with a mild up front and abrasivly in back taste. ...