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 | Fruit Beers, Georgia, SweetWater Brewing Company, United States |
While visiting Atlanta I was on the hunt for Blue. I had tasted Sweetwater’s 420 and Geogia Brown but was not impressed. Tom (see Reviewers) had pointed me toward Blue and spoke highly of it. One taste and I too was hooked on this facinating beer. It was light,...
by Matt | California, Flute Glass, Mug, Pilsner Glass, Trader Joe's, United States, Vienna Lager |
Color is a clear burnt orange, copper with a 1 finger head that dissipates quickly and leaves a slight film. Smells like a mix of malt and faint, floral hops- but the malt dominates. The taste consists of a sweet fruitiness right off the bat but the sweetness quickly...
by Team | Imperial / Double IPA, Minnesota, Snifter, Surly Brewing Company, Tulip, United States, Wine Glass |
Michael: Cold calling is a necessary evil. I’ve been doing it for a few months, now, and despite a bit of a tenure, was shocked off the phone today. I won’t bore you with the details, but needless to say a pint of something by Surly, specifically their Abrasive Ale,...
by Tom Smillie | Coffee Beers, Goose Island Beer Company, Illinois, Pint Glass, Russian Imperial Stout, Snifter, Spirit-Aged Beers, United States |
If you have not read our review of Goose Island’s Bourbon County Stout by John and Michael (The Stout Boys) I would suggest doing so before you embark on this entry. I say this because the beers are identical as far as the malts, hops, IBUs, ABV of 13%, and color go....
by John | American Pale Ale (APA), Ellicottville Brewing Company, Mug, New York, Pint Glass, United States |
I have learned to be cautious about my expectations when opening a bottle of beer from a “Beer-of-the-Month-Club” selection. So when I popped the EBC Pale Ale I was delighted. Ellicottville is located in southwestern New York state. It has been called the...
by Michael Larson | American / Robust Porter, Mug, O'so Brewing Company, Pint Glass, United States, Wisconsin |
I spent ten hours of my Saturday pursuing the darkest of beers. Dark Lord Day 2010 proved to be an adventurous, exciting, crowded, collaborative, craft beer-filled day. Coming down from the high of scoring four of my very own Dark Lord bombers, my sleepy Sunday...