O'Fallon Smoke

O'Fallon Smoke also known as O'Fallon Smoked Porter is brewed by O'Fallon Brewing in O'Fallon, Missouri.  I first tried O'Fallon Smoke in July of 2007 while visiting friends in Illinois.

Here is a RateBeer review and a Beer Advocate review.

Oskar Blues Gordon Ale/G'Knight Imperial Red

Gordon Ale is also known as G'Knight Imperial Red is brewed by Oskar Blues Brewery in Lyons, Colorado.  I first tried Gordon Ale in early 2010 in Seattle, Washington after finding it at the Beer Authority in Lake City.

Here is a Beer Advocate review and a RateBeer review.

Dick's Imperial Stout

Dick's Imperial Stout is brewed by Dick's Brewing in Centralia, Washington.  I first tried Dick's Imperial Stout in early 2010 after finding it at the Big Star Beer Market in Seattle.

Here is a RateBeer review and a Beer Advocate review.

Sparks Red

Sparks Red was a flavored malt beverage that was produced as part of the Sparks line of beverages by Miller Brewing in the US, which is part of SABMiller.  I first tried Sparks Red in the summer of 2010 in Seattle, Washington.

Theresianer Premium Pils

Theresianer Premium Pils is brewed by Theresianer Brewing in Nervesa, Italy.  I first tried Theresianer Premium Pils in August of 2012 in Seattle, Washington after finding it at the PCC in West Seattle.

Here is a RateBeer review and a Beer Advocate review.

Drop Kick Ale

Drop Kick Ale is brewed by Weston Brewing in Weston, Missouri.  I first tried Drop Kick Ale while visiting family in Northeast Kansas over Labor Day weekend in September of 2012.

Here is a Beer Advocate review and a RateBeer review.

Snoqualmie Harvest Moon Ale

Snoqualmie Harvest Moon Ale is brewed by Snoqualmie Brewery & Taproom in Snoqualmie, Washington.  I first tried Snoqualmie Harvest Moon in September of 2012 in Seattle, Washington.

Here is a RateBeer review and a Beer Advocate review.

Deschutes Chasin' Freshies Fresh Hop IPA

Chasin' Freshies Fresh Hop IPA is brewed in Oregon by Deschutes Brewery.  I first tried Chasin' Freshies at the beginning of November of 2012 after finding it at the QFC in West Seattle.

Here is a Beer Advocate review and a RateBeer review.

Back in Black

Back in Black Black IPA brewed in San Francisco, California by 21st Amendment Brewery.  I first tried Back in Black in September of 2010 in Seattle, Washington.  I have previously posted Monk's Blood and Brew Free or Die from 21st Amendment Brewery.

Here is a RateBeer review and a Beer Advocate review.

Hooligan Brown Ale

Hooligan Brown Ale is brewed by Laurelwood Brewery in Portland, Oregon.  I first tried Hooligan Brown in the summer of 2011 in Seattle, Washington.

Here is a Beer Advocate review and a RateBeer review.

Nile Special Lager

Nile Special Lager is brewed by Nile Breweries in Uganda as part of SABMiller.  I first tried Nile Special Lager while I was in Uganda during December of 2006.

Here is a RateBeer review and a Beer Advocate review.

Asahi Super Malt

Asahi Super Malt is a beer that was formerly brewed in Japan by Asahi.  I first tried Asahi Super Malt after finding it in a 7-11 store in Hong Kong during March of 2007.

Here is a Beer Advocate review and a RateBeer review.

Trader Joe's Vienna Style Lager

Vienna Style Lager is brewed for Trader Joe's stores in the US by  I first tried Trader Joe's Vienna Style Lager on a trip to visit friends in Illinois in the summer of 2007 after finding the beer at a St. Louis Trader Joe's store.

Here is a RateBeer review and a Beer Advocate review.

Melbourne Bitter

Melbourne Bitter is brewed in Australia by Carlton United Breweries as part of the Fosters Group which is also part of SABMiller.  I first tried Melbourne Bitter when I was visiting friends in Melbourne, during November of 2007.

Here is a Beer Advocate review and a RateBeer review.

Rocket Dog Rye IPA

Laughing Dog Rocket Dog Rye IPA is brewed by Laughing Dog Brewing in In Idaho.  I first tried Rocket Dog Rye IPA in October of 2012 after finding it at the Beer Junction in West Seattle.  

Here is a Rate Beer review and a Beer Advocate review.  

Southern Tier Imperial Oat Oatmeal Stout

Southern Tier Imperial Oat is brewed by Southern Tier Brewing Company in Lakewood, New York.  Oat is an imperial stout brewed as part of the Southern Tier Blackwater series.  I first tried Southern Tier Oat imperial oatmeal stout in November of 2010 in West Seattle.  As it is now late October another Southern Tier brew I have previously shared on the blog is prominent and worth reminding that it is the best time of the year for Pumking.

Here is a RateBeer review and a Beer Advocate review.

Finn River Sparkling Black Currant Cider

Finn River Sparkling Black Currant Cider is made by Finn River Cidery in Chimacum, Washington.  I first tried Finn River Sparkling Black Currant in June of 2012 in Seattle, Washington.

Harvester Brewing Experimental Ale IPA

Harvester Brewing Experimental Ale #1 IPA is brewed by Harvester Brewing in Portland, Oregon.  Harvester Brewing is a completely gluten-free brewery and I first tried Harvester Experimental IPA in September of 2012 in Seattle, Washington.

Here is a RateBeer review and a Beer Advocate review.

Pyramid Oktoberfest

Pyramid Oktoberfest is brewed by Pyramid Brewing in Seattle, Washington as part of North American Breweries.  I first tried Pyramid Oktoberfest early in October of 2012 after I had completed my lesson at Emerald City Trapeze in the SODO neighborhood of Seattle.  I went to the Pyramid Brewery site by Safeco Field for lunch and a couple of beers.

Here is a Beer Advocate review and a RateBeer review.

Great American Beer Festival

It has been a little over a week since I shared a beer here on the blog but I have had a few decent reasons.  One was that I visited my family and my 1-month old niece in Colorado.  Another associated reason is that I went to the Great American Beer Festival in Denver, Colorado on October 12 and 13th!!!

I had been to the GABF in 2006 for two sessions and in 2007 for all 4 sessions including the AHA Membership session on Saturday afternoon but I haven't been able to attend since then despite being an AHA member.

I would like to share beers that I tried at the GABF but I don't count those on my list of beers that I have tried since they are literally just tastes of a beer at 1 oz each.  I do have some beers and breweries that are now on my radar after tasting their offerings at the GABF!!!

Samuel Adams Latitude 48 IPA

Samuel Adams Latitue 48 IPA is brewed by the Boston Beer Company in Boston, Massachusetts.  I first tried Latitude 48 IPA in the late summer of 2012 in Seattle.

Here is a RateBeer review and a Beer Advocate review.

Shock Top Lemon Shandy

Shock Top Lemon Shandy is part of the Shock Top line of beers brewed by Anheuser-Busch as part of Anheuser-Busch InBev.  I first tried Shock Top Lemon Shandy while visiting my family in Fort Collins, Colorado at the end of August 2012.

Here is a Beer Advocate review and a RateBeer review.

Deviant Dale's

Deviant Dales IPA is brewed in Lyons, Colorado by Oskar Blues Brewing.  I first tried Deviant Dale's IPA last night after finding it at the Beer Junction in West Seattle.  I have previously posted about the original Dale's Pale Ale.

Here is a RateBeer review and a Beer Advocate review.

Boatswain Chocolate Stout

Boatswain Chocolate Stout is brewed by Minhas Craft Brewery in Wisconsin.  Boatswain Chocolate Stout is brewed for and sold at Trader Joe's stores and I first tried Boatswain Chocolate Stout in June of 2012 after finding it at the new Trader Joe's in West Seattle.  Boatswain Chocolate Stout may be known as Rhinelander Chocolate Bunny Stout or even Minhas Chocolate Bunny Stout.

Here is a Beer Advocate review and a RateBeer review.

Warsteiner Oktoberfest

Warsteiner Oktoberfest is brewed by Warsteiner Brauerei in Germany.  I first tried Warsteiner Oktoberfest in September of 2010 at Prost in West Seattle and most recently had it this afternoon at Berliner Doner Kebab in Pioneer Square.

Here is a RateBeer review and a Beer Advocate review.

Baltika 9 Extra Lager

Baltika 9 Extra Lager is part of the Baltika line of beers and is brewed by Baltika Breweries.  I first tried Baltika 9 Extra Strong in the summer of 2009 in Seattle.  I have previously posted about Baltika 3 and Baltika 6.

Here is a Beer Advocate review and a RateBeer review.

Rogue Captain Sig's Northwestern Ale

Captain Sig's Northwestern Ale is brewed in Oregon by Rogue Ales.  I first tried Sig's Northwestern Ale after finding it at the Big Star Beer Market in Seattle in the spring of 2009.  Captian Sig's Northwestern Ale is a reference to the fishing boat the Northwestern and apparently this beer has also been known as Captain Sig's Deadliest Ale in reference to the TV show Deadliest Catch.

Here is a Beer Advocate review and a RateBeer review.

Alaskan Birch Bock

Alaskan Birch Bock is brewed by Alaskan Brewing in Juneau, Alaska.  I first tried Birch Bock yesterday in September of 2012 in Seattle, Washington.  Alaskan Birch Bock is part of the Pilot Series from Alaskan Brewing. I have previously posted about a few Alaskan Brewing beers including Perseverance Ale, Smoked Porter and Summer Ale.

Here is a RateBeer review and a Beer Advocate review.

Ebenezer Ale

Ebenezer Ale is brewed by BridgePort Brewing in Portland, Oregon.  I first tried Ebenezer Ale in October of 2007 while I was living in Fort Collins, Colorado.  I visited the BridgePort brewpub in Portland, Oregon in April 2012.

Here is a Beer Advocate review and a RateBeer review.

Belhaven Best

Belhaven Best is brewed by Belhaven Brewery in Scotland.  I first tried Belhaven Best while I was visiting friends in Edinburgh during August of 2007 prior to traveling further around Scotland including the highlands.  Belhaven Best is the favorite beer of one friend I have who lived in Scotland for several years.  I have previously posted Belhaven Twisted Thistle.

Here is a RateBeer review and a Beer Advocate review.

Michelob Ultra

Michelob Ultra is brewed by Anheuser-Busch as part of Anheuser-Busch InBev.  I first tried Michelob Ultra shortly after it was released in 2002 while I was living in Fort Collins, Colorado.  Michelob Ultra is the first beer introduced in the Michelob Ultra family of beers, of which I have posted about Michelob Ultra Lime Cactus.  I feel that Michelob Ultra is still part of the overall Michelob family of beers, which include several that I have shared including Michelob Bavarian Style Wheat, Michelob Golden Draft, Michelob Amber Bock and others.

Here is a Beer Advocate review and a RateBeer review.

Full Sail Rip Curl

Rip Curl Pale Ale is a retired beer that was formerly brewed by Full Sail Brewing in Hood River, Oregon.  I first tried Full Sail Rip Curl in the summer of 2006 while living in Fort Collins, Colorado.  

Here is a Beer Advocate review and a RateBeer review.

Butte Creek Organic Porter

Butte Creek Organic Porter is brewed by Butte Creek Brewing in Ukiah, California.  I first tried Butte Creek Organic Porter in April of 2012 in Seattle, Washington.

Here is a RateBeer review and a Beer Advocate review.

Dogfish Head Tweason'ale

Tweason'ale is brewed by Dogfish Head Craft Brewery in Milton, Delaware.  I first tried Tweason'ale in February of 2012 in Seattle, Washington after finding it at the PCC in West Seattle.  I have previously poted other Dogfish Head brews including - My Antonia, Punkin Ale, Burton Baton, Black & Blue and Faithfull Ale.

Here is a Beer Advocate review and a RateBeer review.

Piraat Ale

Today is International Talk Like a Pirate Day!  For such a day I have to share an appropriate beer.

Piraat Ale is brewed by Brouwerij Van Steenberge in Belgium. I first tried Piraat Ale in February of 2011 in Seattle, Washington after finding it at the West Seattle PCC store. I have previously posted another pirate appropriate beer - Three Skulls Buccaneer Bacon

Here is a RateBeer review and a Beer Advocate review.

Carling Black Label

Carling Black Label has a long and convoluted history about where and by whom it has been brewed as illustrated in this wonderful history of the brand.  I first tried Carling Black Label while I was traveling through Namibia in February of 2007 and the rendition of Black Label that I had was brewed by South African Breweries.

Here is a Beer Advocate review and a RateBeer review.

Caldera IPA

Caldera IPA is brewed by Caldera Brewing in Ashland, Oregon.  I first tried Caldera IPA in the fall of 2009 in Seattle, Washington.  Caldera was canning their craft beers before many others, which I have noticed taking place more in the last year or so and I read an article earlier this year about this trend.

Here is a RateBeer review and a Beer Advocate review.

Svyturys Ekstra Draught

Svyturys Ekstra Draught is brewed in Lithuania by Svyturys, which is part of the Carlsberg Group.  I first tried Svyturys Ekstra Draught in the summer of 2009 in Seattle after finding it at the Big Star Beer Market in north Seattle.

Here is a Beer Advocate review and a RateBeer review.

Carmel Wheat

Carmel Wheat is brewed by Mendocino Brewing as part of United Breweries Group in Ukiah, California.  I first tried Carmel Wheat in the summer of 2009 while living in Seattle, Washington.

Here is a Beer Advocate review and a RateBeer review.

Mango Weizen

Mango Weizen is brewed by Trade Route Brewing, which is now located in Pacific, Washington.  Trade Route Brewing was originally Laughing Buddha Brewing and was located in Seattle, Washington.

I first tried Mango Weizen when it was Laughing Buddha Mango Weizen as pictured below during late 2008 after moving to Seattle.

Here is a RateBeer review and a Beer Advocate review.

Big Ballard Imperial IPA

Big Ballard Imperial IPA is brewed by Redhook in Woodinville, Washington.  I first tried Big Ballard on my first visit to the Redhook brewery in Woodinville, during the spring of 2010.  While waiting for the brewery tour that I was going to go on, I ordered the Big Ballard at the bar.

Here is a Beer Advocate review and a RateBeer review.

Harp Lager

Harp Lager is brewed in Dundalk, Ireland as part of Diageo.  I first tried Harp Lager in 2002 while living in Fort Collins, Colorado at an Old Chicago restaurant.  

Here is a Beer Advocate review and a RateBeer review.  

Hunter's Extra Matured Export Cider

Hunter's Export Extra Matured is a cider produced in South Africa by Distell Group.  I first tried Hunter's Export cider while I was traveling around Namibia in February of 2007 and also found it in South Africa.  I have previously posted another Hunter's cider, Hunter's Extra Dry.

Here is a RateBeer review.

Snake Bite Porter

Snake Bite Porter is brewed by Silver Moon Brewing in Bend, Oregon.  I first tried Snake Bite Porter in September of 2011 in Seattle, Washington.

Here is a RateBeer review and a Beer Advocate review.

Old Schoolhouse Imperial IPA Brewers Reserve

Old Schoolhouse Imperial IPA Brewers Reserve is brewed as part of the Brewers Reserve series by Old Schoolhouse Brewery in Winthrop, Washington.  I first tried Old Schoolhouse Imperial IPA in July of 2012 after finding it at Albertsons in north Seattle.  I previously posted about the Imperial Stout Brewers Reserve earlier this year.

Here is a RateBeer review and a Beer Advocate review.

Twisted Pine Hoppy Boy IPA

Hoppy Boy IPA is brewed by Twisted Pine Brewing in Boulder, Colorado.  I first tried Hoppy Boy IPA in the summer of 2007, while living in Fort Collins, Colorado.  I have previously posted about a couple of other Twisted Pine brews - Cream Style Stout, Billy's Chilies and Blonde Ale.

Here is a Beer Advocate review and a RateBeer review.

Mac & Jacks Two Tun IPA

Two Tun IPA is brewed by Mac & Jack's Brewing in Redmond, Washington.  I first had Ten Tun IPA when I visited Seattle in June of 2008 and most recently had it in the SeaTac airport in the Africa Lounge over Labor Day weekend 2012.

Here is a Beer Advocate review and a RateBeer review.

Budweiser Select

Budweiser Select is part of the Budweiser family of beers brewed by Anheuser-Busch in the US as part of Anheuser-Busch InBev.  I first tried Budweiser Select when it was released in 2005 while I was living in Fort Collins, Colorado.

Here is a RateBeer review and a Beer Advocate review.

In Heat Wheat

In Heat Wheat is brewed by Flying Dog Brewery in Frederick, Maryland.  I first tried Flying Dog In Heat Wheat in 2002 when Flying Dog Brewery was based in Denver, Colorado.

Here is a Beer Advocate review and a RateBeer review.

Buffalo Sweat

Buffalo Sweat stout is brewed by Tallgrass Brewing in Manhattan, Kansas.  I first found and tried Buffalo Sweat over Labor Day weekend of 2012 while visiting family in northeast Kansas.

Here is a RateBeer review and a Beer Advocate review.