Winter is coming and so too are the styles best enjoyed in chilly weather. I haven’t done many stouts before, so I figured there was no time like the present to dive right into a …
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King Maker – Milk Stout
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Metropolitan Brewing – Afterburner Review
October is here, but Oktoberfest has been happening for a bit now. We wanted to be sure that we offered a review of a Chicago Oktoberfest classic: Metropolitan Brewing’s Afterburner. The main beer of Oktoberfest …
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Alarmist Brewing – Le Jus Review
Alright friends, the long awaited not–a–lager review is here! It made sense to head pretty far in the other direction for this review – presenting Alarmist Brewing’s Le Jus Hazy IPA. This might be one …
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Nigel Thornberry’s SMASHing Red Pseudo-Lager
Let’s get back to the basics. This is the first thing I’ve been able to brew in a while – but I’m so happy that this is what I got to have be my comeback. …
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Labatt Blue Review
I’ve missed traveling quite a bit and have been thinking about how the most recent trips are nearly a year away at this point. Since I’m unable to travel, I wanted to part from my …
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Heileman’s Old Style Review
We’re just one week away from being able to crack open and sample my RedX and Saaz SMASH beer. Don’t worry, I’ll have the write up ready to go for that one. Until then, I …
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Pipeworks Brewing Co. – Premium Pilsner Review
It’s been hot here in Chicago. Sometimes when it’s hot and dry, you want something cold and wet. Enter my pilsner choice for such an occasion, Pipeworks Brewing Co.’s Premium Pilsner. As I’ve gotten older, …
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Bitburger and Sierra Nevada Triple Hop’d Lager Review
Those who know me also know that I’m a big fan of spite-borne things. Little did I know about myself, this can even extend to beer. A buddy of mine lives in the UK and …
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Revolution Brewing – Fist City Review
It is incredibly easy to drink - perhaps dangerously so, as I look at how much I have left while I write.
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Finch Beer Co. – Taco Cat Review
Well dear readers, it’s been a minute. We’ve been busy here working on setting up new interviews and new content, but also just some self-care. That said, we’re back to review, brew, and talk beer …
