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 | Beer Reviews, Boulevard Brewing Company, Missouri, Pint Glass, Russian Imperial Stout, Snifter, United States |
My second attempt at Boulevard’s Smokestack Series come in the form of a big stout with a Belgian touch. Using a Belgian yeast strain and a massive grain bill this beer does not disappoint. Seriously. It looks very similar to Great Divide’s Belgian...
by Tom Smillie | Beer Reviews, Boulevard Brewing Company, Missouri, Pint Glass, Saison / Farmhouse Ale, Tulip, United States, Wine Glass |
Wow! I have not had such a good reaction to a beer for some time. This beer is legit! Boulevard takes a classic older style and puts a little new age flare to it…and in a good way. Named in honor of fermentation vessel #7 which apparently produces a medley...
by Tom Smillie | Anchor Brewing Company, Beer Reviews, California, English Bitter (ESB) / Pale Ale, Mug, Pint Glass, United States |
Served in irony, Anchor Small comes in a 1.6 fl oz bottle and has an interesting story. This low abv beer is made by using the second run off (see sparge) from the leftover grains used to make their Old Foghorn Barleywine. This idea is actually very earth friendly...
by Tom Smillie | Beer Reviews, Hoppin' Frog Brewery, Mug, Oatmeal Stout, Ohio, Pint Glass, Russian Imperial Stout, Snifter, United States |
100 batches of a quality stout. Congrats to Hoppin’ Frog and Brewmaster Fred Karm. Wanting to do something slightly different in order to celebrate this batch Fred mixed up the grain bill. Using English Pale Ale malt, this beer is going to have a different...
by Tom Smillie | 5 Rabbit Cerveceria, American Amber / Red Ale, American Brown Ale, Beer Reviews, Illinois, Mug, Pilsner Glass, Pint Glass, Spiced / Herbed / Vegetable Beers, United States |
My first full beer from this new brewery finds me sipping on an interesting concoction. This dark ale is brewed with ancho chilies (dried poblano) and made in the Oaxacam-style (a region in the Southern Pacific side of Mexico). While I’m not completely sure...
by Team | Beer Reviews, Doppelbock, Finch's Beer Company, Illinois, Mug, Pilsner Glass, Spirit-Aged Beers, United States |
Tom: New to the Chicago craft beer scene since 2009 Finch beer produced this special barrel aged beer which released around the Christmas of 2011. I was lucky enough to find a bottle on my local liquor store shelf as this beer is limited. While I’m not a huge...