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.
Great Divide Espresso Oak-Aged Yeti
Tom: Three Yeti brews down, one to go on my quest to sample all of Great Divide’s Imperial Stout variations. I was super excited to open the gold leaf wrapped cap and pour this viscous, obsidian colored brew into my snifter. Having just had Goose Island BCS Coffee I...
Cigar City 110K+OT 2010 Batch #3 “The Other West Coast IPA”
Tom: This is a working man’s/woman’s brew that has character and not for the faint of heart. Special thanks to my beer friend Amie for hooking me up with this interesting Double IPA (Batch #3 in 2010). It is brewed with Florida honey which is evident by the color. It...
Bridgeport Hop Czar Imperial IPA
According to the brewery there are two pounds of whole leaf hops cones per barrel making this a hop lover’s dream come true. The bottle depicts a regal king holding his own brew and a hop shaped scepter visually setting the stage for this deliciously royal hoppy brew....
Goose Island Pepe Nero Belgian-Style Farmhouse Ale
Pepe Nero! The name and presentation are the best parts of this beer. I was all excited by the packaging but disappointed with the results. The color was nice and black in keeping with the “mystery” of the bottle. It poured a little brown head that lasted...