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 Team | American Amber / Red Ale, Epic Brewing Company, Mug, Pilsner Glass, Pint Glass, United States, Utah |
Back to brewing…. what superb feeling. Creating and experiencing something new and delightful is the draw for me. Trying to make something I’ve never tasted, indeed that no one has. Every beer is as unique as every brewer, the subtleties are infinite and it often...
by Tom Smillie | American Pale Ale (APA), Blue Point Brewing Company, Mug, New York, Pint Glass, United States |
Another regional brew I’m not able to get in the Midwest has graced my presence. Blue Point claims to be “Long Island’s Brewery” and being that I’ve never been to Long Island I can’t speak otherwise. This APA is a brewed in honor of their 10th anniversary and uses...
by Tom Smillie | American Barleywine, California, Pint Glass, Sierra Nevada Brewing Company, Snifter, United States |
In celebration of closing a chapter at one job (10-1-10) and starting a new one the following Monday, I decided my choice of beer should be rather celebratory in nature as well. Insert the third of four beers commemorating Sierra Nevada’s 30 years of brewing. This...
by Tom Smillie | Brooklyn Brewery, New York, Pint Glass, Saison / Farmhouse Ale, Tulip, United States, Wine Glass |
What can I say? It has been a while since my last beer review. The month of July was a busy one with weddings, seeing a roommate move out, and getting around to switching over an internet account. Well, I’m back…and in a big way! The beer I chose for my re-entry was...
by Team | Illinois, Mug, Pint Glass, Pumpkin Ale, Spiced / Herbed / Vegetable Beers, United States, Wild Onion Brewing Company |
Taylor: Last weekend Michael, Tom, Barry and I went to a beer tasting at Binny’s in St. Charles, Illinois. We anticipated a bunch of Oktoberfest/Marzen/Pumpkin brews, and were not incorrect in our anticipations. We sampled from serious, well-established brewers...
by Michael Larson | Delaware, Dogfish Head Craft Brewery, Mug, Pint Glass, Pumpkin Ale, United States |
Today is but a preview of what will be a bittersweet 5-day journey. Bitter, in that my family will be leaving me to wallow in my loneliness for several long, dark days. Sweet, in that those days will be jam-packed with reviewing beer. As an aperitif to this...