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 Michael Larson | Great Lakes Brewing Company, Imperial / Double IPA, Ohio, Snifter, Tulip, United States, Wine Glass |
I’m back. While I’ve had several beers in the last three weeks since the birth of my beautiful baby girl, I haven’t had a spare minute to sit in front of the blank canvas of my computer screen and thoughtfully jot my impressions of a fine brewery creation....
by Britton Smith | American Amber / Red Ale, Madison River Brewing Company, Montana, Mug, Pilsner Glass, Pint Glass, United States |
All I wanted was a beer after trying to put together a baby crib. With a baby on the way there is a lot to get done. We got a new crib delivered today so I attempted to put it together. Of course, the directions were worthless and it took me half an hour just to...
by Taylor Birkey | American Barleywine, Pint Glass, Rock Art Brewery, Snifter, United States, Vermont |
This is the beer that introduced me to Rock Art Brewery and in many ways put the small Vermont operation on the larger craft beer map. You see, Rock Art received a cease and desist letter from the legal cronies of Monster Energy Drink, who were at the time planning a...
by Team | American Pale Ale (APA), Mug, New Glarus Brewing Company, Pint Glass, United States, Wisconsin |
Matt: This beer is very aromatic- with a bright hop blast right up front. It smells citrusy, a bit resiny, bright and hoppy. Pours clear, golden color with a nice foamy head. The first sip is absolutely delicious and afterward you realize you have in your glass a...
by Team | Founders Brewing Company, Imperial / Double IPA, Michigan, Snifter, Tulip, United States, Wine Glass |
John S: This imperial IPA by Founders of Grand Rapids pours a golden orange with not much head at all and oh, does it smell delicious! It’s like the blue-scented marker in kindergarten that you just can’t stop smelling and before you know it your nose is all blue. The...
by Matt | American Amber / Red Ale, Central Waters Brewing Company, Mug, Pilsner Glass, Pint Glass, United States, Wisconsin |
Pours a nice, red amber, clear and bubbly with a one-finger head. Fruity ale smell- pleasant- malts and floral hops. First sip really hit me with an iron presence and I was immediately turned off. My first instinct is that the iron note comes from the water used in...