California Beer Reviews
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Anchor Christmas Ale 1999
Brewed since 1975 this seasonal Christmas ale (aka Our Special Ale) has become a tradition in and of itself. The more I’ve learned about this beer, the more I want to add it to my holiday traditions. There are a few interesting facts surrounding this beer that...
North Coast Grand Cru
A Grand Cru to end all. This beer is huge across the board. The ABV is pushing 13%, Agave Nectar is incorporated into the brew, and it is aged in Bourbon barrels to maturation. Or should I say perfection? I sincerely thought I was in for a dark maroon colored ale...
North Coast Old Stock Ale 2011
To be quite honest, I have not sat down to a NCBC beer in a long time. I have a few Barrel Aged Old Raspy’s chillin’ in my basement and I’ve been meaning to pick up the 2009 aged Old Stock Ale, but have not pulled the trigger. Found this bottle...
Port Brewing Santa’s Little Helper
With the Fall months almost behind us I thought it was time to bust out a fairly aged bottle of Santa’s Little Helper in preparation for Winter. Last weekend I cut the lawn for the last time this year and started putting up plastic over the windows to seal help...