Michigan Beer Reviews
Lots of top-notch craft beer is brewed in the mitten state.
by Taylor Birkey | American Brown Ale, Belgian Strong Dark Ale, Goblet, Jolly Pumpkin Artisan Ales, Michigan, Mug, Pint Glass, Snifter, Tulip, United States, Wine Glass |
Last night I pulled a bottle out of the cellar … one that I have been looking forward to for some time: Jolly Pumpkin’s Maracaibo Especial (Blend 5, November 2010). This bottle was gifted to me a while back and I was really anticipating it. Maracaibo...
by Tom Smillie | Beer Reviews, Founders Brewing Company, Michigan, Old Ale, Pint Glass, Snifter, United States, Wine Glass, Wood-Aged Beers |
Curmedgeon. A bad-tempered, crusty, difficult, stubborn, (generally) old person. The label depicts what looks to me like an old John Calvin (college located nearby brewery). Perhaps Founders is suggesting that scholars should step away from the books every once and...
by Team | Coffee Beers, Founders Brewing Company, Michigan, Mug, Oatmeal Stout, Pint Glass, United States |
Tom: Do you remember that Folgers jingle? “The best part of waking up…” Well, the answer lies in, “Breakfast Stout in your cup.” Seriously, I’ve had this beer at night, mid-day, after work, but to truly get the full essence of...
by Tom Smillie | Cascadian Dark Ale / Black IPA, Michigan, Mug, New Holland Brewing Company, Pint Glass, United States |
Reflecting back on the Mad Hatter night at Bavarian Lodge I must say my appreciation for the beer has changed. Back then I found this average, but after sipping on this bomber I won me over. I guess my reason for the grade was due to the fact that I had not sampled...
by Michael Larson | Founders Brewing Company, Fruit Beers, Michigan, United States |
Michael: I used to be into wine. I thought those days were over, until I poured Founders “Belgian Style Ale fermented with pure raspberries.” I have never had anything by Founders that wasn’t good and so I had saved this limited release for several weeks, waiting for...
by Michael Larson | American Barleywine, Michigan, New Holland Brewing Company, Pint Glass, Snifter, United States |
I was first pleased to meet Pilgrim’s Dole at a cheese market located in the heart of a Chicago suburb. It made an impression on me and was pleased to find a bottle through the random use of a Groupon…I digress. In color, its practically a chameleon. Under the...