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 | Coffee Beers, Mug, Oatmeal Stout, Pennsylvania, Pint Glass, Tröegs Independent Craft Brewery, United States |
As many of you, I’m sure, I start each morning with a bubbling, comforting, hot cup of coffee. I love the smell of the beans as I grind them and the sputtering sound of the machine as it sprays hot water through the earth-colored grounds and down into the pot. So, I...
by Team | American / Robust Porter, Coffee Beers, Deschutes Brewery, Mug, Oregon, Pint Glass, Spirit-Aged Beers, United States |
John: I kept this baby in the darkness of my wine cellar (on a basement shelf :)) for one year. It about killed me not to drink it in the first two weeks. After that I forgot about it until I noticed a Post It note on it with the date! The time had come to break the...
by Michael Larson | Jacob Leinenkugel Brewing Company, Pint Glass, Russian Imperial Stout, Snifter, United States, Wisconsin |
Big Eddy is at a disadvantage. I know that before I even take a sip. For reasons completely out of his control, the odds are stacked against him. Because, I have just returned from scouring the city of Chicago for the newest Goose Island release, Bourbon County...
by John | American Amber / Red Ale, California, Lagunitas Brewing Company, Mug, Pilsner Glass, Pint Glass, United States |
First let’s get the name right. Lagunitas is pronounced “LAH-GOO-KNEE-TUSS”. I hate mispronouncing beers but do it all the time. Say “LAH-GOO-KNEE-TUSS” with me. Now let’s turn to mondo. Mondo means huge right. Not a lot of Swedes...
by Team | Goose Island Beer Company, Illinois, Pint Glass, Russian Imperial Stout, Snifter, Spirit-Aged Beers, United States |
Tom: When Goose Island announced that they were going to release variations of their famous Bourbon County Stout in 2010 I’m sure a lot of craft beer fans around the world got excited. Surprisingly, it did not produce a wellspring of emotion (positive or negative)...
by Taylor Birkey | Green Mountain Beverage, Hard Cider, Mug, Pint Glass, United States, Vermont |
Taylor: Not too long ago some of the PHM guys and I went to a fall beer tasting at Binny’s Beverage Depot in St. Charles, Illinois … it was a great time, and we tasted some really good Marzens and Pumpkin Ales (the best of which was Wild Onion Pumpkin...