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.
Pocono Lager
I had a crazy week. I drove over 22 hours in a period of four days. I went to a baby shower and a funeral. I was in 5 states. I went from the 3rd largest city in the U.S. to a quaint little town of 1200. All that to say, it was eventful. Pocono Lager…was not. It...
Dogfish Head Indian Brown Ale
Taylor: In my newfound enjoyment of beer (really, I got into this in December 2009) I have experienced a handful of beer epiphanies. Well, maybe just 2 or 3. The first was in a bomber of Three Floyds Dreadnaught IPA (thought Alpha King prepared me for that one). The...
Victory Yakima Twilight
Yakima Twilight is a seasonal beer available from Victory Brewing Company between November and January. It is brewed with four Yakima Valley hops, imported German malts, and has an ABV of 8.7%. The following is our team review of this beer: Taylor: Holy strangeness,...
New Glarus Cherry Stout
Pouring into my Guinness glass, I was obviously expecting a stouty stout. Visually, this unique brew disappointed, the head evaporated like a weak lager and held none of the weight that I so enjoy in my glass of black goodness. As far as color goes? Also a bit...