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 Tom Smillie | Blonde Ale, Blue Point Brewing Company, Fruit Beers, Mug, New York, Pint Glass, United States |
This easy sipping beer found favor in my eyes after cutting the grass one warm afternoon. I was looking for a beer that had flavor yet was simple enough to just be a thirst quencher. Having sampled a few of Blue Point’s beers already I knew this was going to...
by Taylor Birkey | American Pale Ale (APA), Chicago Beer Company, Illinois, Mug, Pint Glass, United States |
I’m from Chicago, and I love my city. It’s a hard working, comedy-loving place with some of the best food and beer in the country. On any given day I get to enjoy awesome beer and food from some great craft establishments: Half Acre, Metropolitan,...
by Tom Smillie | Beer Reviews, Hoppin' Frog Brewery, Mug, Oatmeal Stout, Ohio, Pint Glass, Russian Imperial Stout, Snifter, Spirit-Aged Beers, United States |
2009 Vintage: Taking the original BORIS as a base, this beer undergoes some aging in Heaven Hill Whiskey barrels for some time. The cap on my bottle was green indicating it was batch 3 in 2009 (Gold – Batch 1-2 in 2009; Black – Batch 4 in 2010; Red...
by Tom Smillie | Beer Reviews, California, Imperial / Double IPA, Port Brewing Company, Snifter, Tulip, United States, Wine Glass |
Created to celebrate the 15th Anniversary of Pizza Port location, this beer is the brain child of hop heads. It utilizes a medley of 15 different hops (varieties not given) that are then added in 15 minutes increments. If that does not excite the inner hop junkie...
by Tom Smillie | American Stout, Avery Brewing Company, Beer Reviews, Colorado, Imperial Beers, Mug, Pint Glass, Russian Imperial Stout, Snifter, United States |
2011 Vintage: The last in the Demon Series of Ales by Avery. Complete damnation! Similar to Noel’s review of The Beast, I got owned by this beer. Coming in at an alcohol level which rivaled that of BrewDog’s intense beers, Mephistopheles packs more...
by Tom Smillie | Beer Reviews, Belgian Strong Dark Ale, Boulevard Brewing Company, Goblet, Missouri, Quadrupel, Snifter, Tulip, United States, Wine Glass |
“In the sixth glass sits the Devil himself; he is a little well-dressed man, most charming and pleasant. He understands you and agrees with everything you say. He even brings a lamp to light your way–not to your home, but to his. There is an old legend...