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 | Flute Glass, Helles Lager, New York, Pilsner Glass, Southern Tier Brewing Company, United States |
Since it is late on a Sunday night and I’m feeling lazy this is taken straight off the back of the bomber. “St. Nicholas, aka Santa Claus, is a magical figure, the bringer of gifts and an icon of holiday spirit. Forgotten by most is his evil side kick and enforcer of...
by Team | American Amber / Red Lager, Genesee Brewing Company, Mug, New York, Pilsner Glass, Pint Glass, United States |
I grabbed this beer off of the shelf because I am always interested in a honey brown. Being the connoisseur that I am, I was drawn to the little bee on the cover of the bottle with a pint in his left hand and beating a bass drum with his right. To bad band wasn’t like...
by Tom Smillie | American / Robust Porter, Boston Beer Company (Samuel Adams), Massachusetts, Mug, Pint Glass, United States |
Who would have thought to combine honey and a dark beer? I’m glad you asked. That would be Sam Adams, who is currently the largest independently own American brewery to date. This took place after Anheuser-Busch was bought by InBev, a Belgium based conglomerate months...
by Tom Smillie | California, Irish Red Ale, Moylan's Brewery, Mug, Pint Glass, United States |
After church, I decided to head home and fix myself a turkey sandwich and relax. While that was an easy decision to make, my choice of beer was quite the opposite. After stocking up on some fine brews last night I had a fridge full to select from (more reviews to...
by Michael Larson | English Brown Ale, Jacob Leinenkugel Brewing Company, Mug, Pint Glass, United States, Wisconsin |
Before this beer tasting adventure began, I downed ice cold brewskis with the best of ’em. Cold beer, cold mug, I was set. As my palate, knowledge and sense of adventure have increased, I have begun to notice things I didn’t before. Like beer smelling like...
by Tom Smillie | American Amber / Red Ale, Mug, Oregon, Pilsner Glass, Pint Glass, Rogue Ales, United States |
For all of you hopheads our there I think you’ll love this Santa’s Private Reserve by Rogue Brewing. Known for making amazing beer John “more hops” Maier, head brewmaster, out does himself yet again with his lively rendition of an Amber (Red) ale. SPR is an extension...