New York Beer Reviews
If the Dutch had stuck around, Heineken might have been an American brew.
by Noel | American Wheat Ale, Mug, New York, Pint Glass, Southern Tier Brewing Company, United States, Weizen Glass |
There are few beers that go down easier than an American Wheat Ale on a hot summer day. It’s unfortunate that yesterday wasn’t the latter, but Southern Tier’s Hop Sun filled in admirably as the former. I’m liking this New York brewery more and more; they have yet to...
by Tom Smillie | Brewery Ommegang, Mug, New York, Pilsner Glass, Pint Glass, United States, Witbier |
Question: What should someone do on a Saturday after completing some chores? Answer: Sit back and relax with a cold beer! That is what I find myself doing right now. I’m enjoying Ommegang’s Witte and Belgian-style Wit bier. As I’ve stated before, I like most wheat...
by Team | Flute Glass, Genesee Brewing Company, Maibock / Helles Bock, Mug, New York, Pilsner Glass, United States |
Noel: Every now and then, you experience one of the greatest rewards life has to offer: finding something extra special, extra cheap. I suppose that was my thinking when I grabbed a Dundee Craft Pack a little while back. At $7.99 for a 12 bottle/6 style box, and with...
by Taylor Birkey | Imperial / Double IPA, New York, Snifter, Southern Tier Brewing Company, Tulip, United States, Wine Glass |
I saw Southern Tier’s Hoppe (pronounced as simply ‘hop’) in the refrigerator at my local Binny’s a while back and kept my eye on it. Every time I saw it again, I would think, “I need to try that sometime.” But I never pulled the...
by Matt | American Pale Ale (APA), Mendocino Brewing Company, Mug, New York, Pint Glass, United States |
Ever since I was a little kid my family has owned a second home and vacationed in Northern Wisconsin on a small, beautiful lake. I have fond memories ranging from making s’mores to waterskiing to fishing to snowboarding- all things we continue to do to this day, and...
by Noel | Cascadian Dark Ale / Black IPA, Mug, New York, Pint Glass, Southern Tier Brewing Company, United States |
So after my Bashah experience a short while ago, I’d say me and Imperial dark ales got off on the wrong foot. One of the most difficult things about reviewing beer is not having any preconceived notions about a new brew, regardless of style or brewery. But can I...