Oct 22, 2013
Chocolate Rain (The Bruery) Possibly the best chocolate beer at the fest, and there were a few. This ran out every session and FAST. Chocolate double stout! Brandy-barrel Aged Impreial Pumpkin (Lakefront Brewing) Lots of pumpkin ales, few pumpkin lagers, and only one...
Oct 16, 2013
We are now well into October, the bewitched month, a time of year when fall has generally arrived, and the rich hues and smells of autumn are everywhere. As in recent years, but in higher numbers, pumpkin products are rampant. From coffee to candy, baked goods to...
Oct 2, 2013
Oktoberfests, pumpkins, fresh hops, ambers — these are the flavors of now. The line between the distinct tastes and aspects of lager versus ale can sometimes get muddy, especially this time of year. A rich and malty Marzen may resemble a flavorful ale, while a crisp...
Sep 17, 2013
Judging by the products hitting the shelves as we transition from summer to fall, it could very well be the autumn of red ales. It seems every week a new cardinal-colored beer shows up. And, I for one am all for it. Bring forth the red storm! You’re likely familiar...
Sep 11, 2013
As we begin the slow, sometimes painful descent into fall, you will likely see fewer and fewer summer beers available in stores and on taps, many being replaced by the darker and more robust autumn fare. By September, most of us in the south are quite ready for the...
