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 John | American Wheat Ale, Mug, New York, Pint Glass, Southern Tier Brewing Company, United States, Weizen Glass |
Let me admit right up front I am not a wheat beer drinker. From my first wheat beer to today I don’t appreciate them. In fact I wouldn’t be reviewing 422 unless it came in a Southern Tier variety pack. I buy ST for the pale ale and 2xIPA. That being said I...
by Tom Smillie | American IPA, Blue Point Brewing Company, India Pale Ale (IPA), Mug, New York, Pint Glass, United States |
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by John | American Strong Ale, Great Lakes Brewing Company, Mug, Ohio, Pint Glass, Snifter, United States |
A+. I wanted you to know right up front what I thought of this beer. If I could give it ++ I would. But I digress. I sampled this brew at a beer festival. I jotted myself a note “got to get this”. That was months ago so when I picked up a four pack I...
by Tom Smillie | American IPA, India Pale Ale (IPA), Indiana, Mug, Pint Glass, Three Floyds Brewing Company, United States, Wet/Harvest Hop Beers |
Broo Doo, a beer that I’ve passed over the last couple years. Maybe it was due to the flamboyant/tripping label art which included a troll (with hops for hair), a rainbow, a princess, and a unicorn. Whatever my reason, I have definitely been missing out. When...
by John | Boston Beer Company (Samuel Adams), Irish Red Ale, Massachusetts, Mug, Pint Glass, United States |
I would have never bought this beer on my own but I couldn’t pass up the gift. A wine drinking friend of mine won a variety 12 pack and wanted to get rid of a bunch so I accommodated his wishes gracefully. I wouldn’t buy this because I lean toward craft...
by Tom Smillie | Anderson Valley Brewing Company, California, Imperial / Double IPA, Snifter, Tulip, United States, Wine Glass |
For having never tried an Anderson Valley beer, why not start off with a limited edition brew that celebrates the use of hops in a big way. Catching a little blurb on the side of the bottle it became apparent that I was in for a hefty beer. They claim that it “is...