Pennsylvania Beer Reviews
Joe Biden’s favorite place to throw back craft beer. Seriously.
by Tom Smillie | Flute Glass, Maibock / Helles Bock, Mug, Pennsylvania, Pilsner Glass, Tröegs Independent Craft Brewery, United States |
I’ve had this in my fridge for over a year. Wow. Good thing this is a bock and probably matured a little with some cold cellaring. This, my first Tröegs brew, could not have been better. This Bock was a part of their Scratch Series where they brew various...
by Michael Larson | American Pale Ale (APA), Mug, Pennsylvania, Pint Glass, United States, Victory Brewing Company |
It smells like orange-flavored fruit snacks. And hops. Really, really good hops. It may be one of the best smelling beers that I’ve ever smelled. Mixed in is a slight bit of yeast, refreshing and cleansing. In color, it is a simple golden orange blend, clear and...
by Team | American Pilsner, Flute Glass, German Pilsener, Mug, Pennsylvania, Pilsner Glass, United States, Victory Brewing Company |
Michael: After a six day strep-induced beer drinking hiatus, I am cautiously stepping back into the arena. With a pilsner, I figured I couldn’t go wrong. It seemed like an easy drinking style and my still tender tonsils couldn’t handle much more than that....
by Taylor Birkey | Doppelbock, Mug, Pennsylvania, Pilsner Glass, Tröegs Independent Craft Brewery, United States |
Doppelbock. Is there anything this malt monster can’t do? In my exploration of beer, the style has emerged a serious favorite. Historically, doppelbock, or “double” bock, is merely a stronger form of the bock, which is a dark and malty ale first...
by Michael Larson | Coffee Beers, Mug, Oatmeal Stout, Pennsylvania, Pint Glass, Tröegs Independent Craft Brewery, United States |
As many of you, I’m sure, I start each morning with a bubbling, comforting, hot cup of coffee. I love the smell of the beans as I grind them and the sputtering sound of the machine as it sprays hot water through the earth-colored grounds and down into the pot. So, I...
by Team | American IPA, Mug, Pennsylvania, Pint Glass, United States, Victory Brewing Company |
John: An old Flemish myth revolves around the “hopduvel”. His is every farmer’s fear. I quote, “The hop farmers fear especially the hopduvel. The hopduvel stands especially for a storm which generally by the end of prevents august and entire...