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.
Widmer Brothers Deadlift Imperial IPA
Deadlift was another hit at the St. Paul Beerfest. I quickly noted to pick up a couple of these for the frig and a review. So here goes. If the words “smooth”, “thick”, “complex” and “berryish” appeal to you for a IPA...
Goose Island Green Line Pale Ale
Craft beer enthusiasts that come through Chicago visit Goose Island Beer Company: it’s a fact of nature. Goose Island is the most widely known Chicago-based craft brewer hands down. They make really good beer. Recently, my bride and I stopped by the original...
Otter Creek Copper Ale
One of the remaining bottles left in my fridge from a recent batch of beers from Vermont is Otter Creek’s flagship Copper Ale. This is an altbier, or old (style) beer. I think it is the first altbier I have tasted. Decent looking bottle with a so-so label....
Flying Dog Snake Dog IPA
Flying Dog has always been one of the only breweries whose marketing scheme and bottle designs actually make me averse to trying their beers. There’s just some weird things going on there; it all kind of reminds me of twisted, Salad Fingers-type stuff and in general...