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.
Hoppin’ Frog D.O.R.I.S.
The Destroyer! This might be the stout to end all stouts? The big, nay, huge brother of BORIS clocks in with a hefty alcohol content and hopping. In fact, this beer is first wort hopped (hops added to mash) and dry hopped (hops added during fermentation) for...
Fort Collins Double Chocolate Stout
The enjoyment of beer should always start in the drinking of beer. Is that too much of a no brainer? Secondly, one should never form an opinion (or worse, express that opinion) if one has not actually drunk said beer. I’ll confess that every now and again I get...
Hoppin’ Frog B.O.R.I.S.
Bodacious Oatmeal Russian Imperial Stout. Known as “The Crusher,” BORIS has racked up some awards at GABF taking gold in both 2008 and 2011. I’ve been waiting to open up this bottle that has been cellaring in my basement for just over a year....
Boulevard Bourbon Barrel Quad (BBQ)
Take The Sixth Glass add some Bourbon barrels and cherry puree and what do you get? BBQ! As Mark Starr so eloquently put, the name plays tribute to the great culture of KC, Missouri in that Bar-B-Que is a staple. I personally think this beer embodies what a barrel...