Tuesday, July 31, 2012

Stone Mill Pale Ale

Stone Mill Organic Pale Ale is brewed in the US by Anheuser-Busch as part of Anheuser-Busch Inbev.  I first tried Stone Mill Pale Ale in 2007 while living in Fort Collins, Colorado.
Here is a RateBeer review and a Beer Advocate review.

Pete's Wanderlust Cream Ale

Pete's Wanderlust Cream Ale was brewed by Pete's Brewing, which was owned by the Gambrinus Company but all of the Pete's Wicked line was discontinued in 2011.  I first tried Pete's Wanderlust Cream Ale in the winter of 2002-2003 in Fort Collins, Colorado.  I had previously posted about the flagship Pete's Wicked Ale.
Here is a Beer Advocate review and a RateBeer review.

Crown Lager

Crown Lager is brewed by Crown Company, part of Carlton & United Breweries, which is part of Fosters Group and itself was acquired by SABMiller.  I first tried Crown Lager in November of 2007 while I was visiting friends in Melbourne, Australia.
Here is a RateBeer review and a Beer Advocate review.

Monday, July 30, 2012

American Brewing Caboose Oatmeal Stout

Caboose Oatmeal Stout is brewed by American Brewing in Edmonds, Washington.  I first tried Caboose Oatmeal Stout earlier this July in Seattle, Washington.
Here is a Beer Advocate review and a RateBeer review.

Southern Tier Pumking

Pumking is brewed by Southern Tier Brewing Company in New York.  I first tried Pumking at the Great Pumpkin Beer Festival at the Elysian Brewery in Seattle in either 2009 or 2010 when I attended but I only finally had a full serving (bottle/glass) in October of 2011 in Seattle, Washington after finding it at the PCC in West Seattle.
I most recently had Pumking earlier this month after I found an unexpected cellared bottle of Pumking that I had from last fall. I saw last week in an email from one of the great beer stores here in Seattle that Pumking was going to begin arriving again soon...pumpkin beer time is coming up fast!!!
Here is a RateBeer review and a Beer Advocate review.

Friday, July 27, 2012

Deschutes The Abyss 2010 Reserve

Deschutes The Abyss 2010 Reserve is brewed by Deschutes Brewery in Bend, Oregon.  I first tried Deschutes The Abyss 2010 Reserve in December 2010, though I have had a couple of other vintages of The Abyss and will continue each year to enjoy these.
Here is a RateBeer review and a Beer Advocate review.

Labatt Blue Light Lime

Labatt Blue Light Lime is brewed in Canada by Labatt Brewing as part of Anheuser-Busch InBev.  I first tried Labatt Blue Light Lime in the summer of 2011 in Seattle, Washington after finding it at the QFC in West Seattle.  I have previously posted for the Labatt Blue primary brand.
Here is a Beer Advocate review and a RateBeer review.

Old Schoolhouse Imperial Stout

Old Schoolhouse Brewers Reserve Imperial Stout is brewed by Old Schoolhouse Brewery in Winthrop, Washington.  I first Old Schoolhouse Imperial Stout this evening in Seattle, Washington after finding it at Albertson's in north Seattle.
Here is a RateBeer review and a Beer Advocate review.

Tuesday, July 24, 2012

Pike Space Needle Golden Anniversary IPA

Pike Space Needle Golden Anniversary IPA is brewed in Seattle, Washington by Pike Brewing.  I first tried the Space Needle Golden Anniversary 2012 Vintage IPA last evening in West Seattle at Freshy's.
Since this summer is the 50th anniversary of the 1962 World's Fair that took place in Seattle, there has been a number of events around the city to commemorate the anniversary, but this is the best tasting tribute! This beer was the winner of a competition after the Space Needle asked several local breweries to brew a commemorative beer.
Here is a Ratebeer review and a Beer Advocate review.

Tilburg's Dutch Brown Ale

Tilburg's Dutch Brown Ale is brewed at the Koningshoeven Brewery in the southern Netherlands.  I first tried Tilburg's Dutch Brown Ale in 2002, while living in Fort Collins, Colorado.
Here is a Beer Advocate review and a RateBeer review.

Michelob Bavarian Style Wheat

Michelob Bavarian Style Wheat is part of the Michelob family of beers brewed in the US by Anheuser-Busch as part of Anheuser-Busch InBev.  I first tried Michelob Bavarian Style Wheat in the summer of 2007 while visiting friends in Laramie, Wyoming.
Here is a RateBeer rev iew and a Beer Advocate review.

Friday, July 20, 2012

Alaskan Perseverence Ale

Perseverance Ale Russian Imperial Stout is brewed by Alaskan Brewing in Juneau, Alaska. I first tried Perseverance Ale in November of 2011 in Seattle, Washington. The Perseverance Russian Imperial Stout was also brewed in 2011 as part of the 25th Anniversary of Alaskan Brewing.

Here is a Beer Advocate review and a RateBeer review.

Thursday, July 19, 2012

Powder Hound Winter Ale

Powder Hound Winter Ale is brewed by Big Sky Brewing in Missoula, Montana.  I first tried Powder Hound Winter Ale in late 2005, while I was living in Laramie, Wyoming.
Here is a Beer Advocate review and a RateBeer review.

San Miguel Beer

San Miguel beer is brewed in the Phillipines by San Miguel Brewery, which is part of San Miguel Corporation. I first tried San Miguel beer while I was in London in March of 2007. This was a little strange because I had been in Hong Kong literally the day before I went to London on a direct flight and while I was in Hong Kong I had San Miguel Light/San Mig Light but not tried the flagship San Miguel lager.
The flagship San Miguel beer is sometimes known as San Miguel Pale Pilsen and also known as San Miguel Premium Lager as you can see from the photos above and below.
Here is a RateBeer review and a Beer Advocate review.

San Miguel Light

San Miguel Light is brewed in the Phillipines by San Miguel Brewery, which is part of the larger San Miguel Corporation.  I first tried San Miguel Light, which is also called simply San Mig Light, while I was traveling in Hong Kong in early March of 2007.
Here is a Beer Advocate review and a RateBeer review.

Tuesday, July 17, 2012

Crystal Bitter Ale

Crystal Bitter Ale is brewed in Spokane, Washington by No-Li Brewhouse.  I first tried Crystal Bitter Ale in the winter of 2008-2009, shortly after moving to Seattle, Washington.  I had the Northern Lights Crystal Bitter Ale version, which is the same beer as No-Li Crystal Bitter Ale and the bottle photo shown at this link is the one I had.
Here is a Beer Advocate review and a RateBeer review.

Bedele Beer

Bedele Beer is brewed in Bedele, Ethiopia by the Bedele Brewery.  I first tried Bedele beer while I was traveling around northern Ethiopia in December of 2006 as part of my travels from Cairo to Cape Town.  I most likely tried this in either Gonder or Axum.
Here is a RateBeer review and a Beer Advocate review.

Monday, July 16, 2012

Foret Saison


Foret Saison is brewed by Brasserie Dupont in Belgium.  I first tried Foret Saison in December of 2011 in Seattle, Washington after finding it at the PCC in West Seattle.  Apparently Foret Saison is also known as Moinette Biologique.
Here is a Beer Advocate review and a RateBeer review.

Wednesday, July 11, 2012

Coors Original

Coors Original is brewed by MillerCoors in Golden, Colorado. Coors Original is also known as The Banquet Beer as the red emblem on the logo indicates. I first tried Coors Original in 2002 while living in Fort Collins, Colorado and I visited the Coors Brewery in Golden, Colorado for a tour in November of 2004.
Here is a RateBeer review and a Beer Advocate review.

Tuesday, July 10, 2012

Safari Lager

Safari Lager is brewed in Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania by Tanzania Breweries, which is part of SABMiller.  I first tried Safari Lager while I was travelling in Tanzania in January of 2007 and specifically had Safari while I was in Arusha.
Here is a Beer Advocate review and a RateBeer review.

Arcadia Nut Brown

Arcadia Nut Brown Ale is brewed by Arcadia Brewing in Battle Creek, Michigan.  I first tried Arcadia Nut Brown Ale about 5 years ago in July of 2007 while visiting friends in Carbondale, Illinois.  I found Arcadia Nut Brown in a beer store in St. Louis, Missouri.
Here is a RateBeer review and a Beer Advocate review.

Thursday, July 5, 2012

Pilsener (Ecuador)

Pilsener is brewed in Ecuador by Cerveceria Nacional Ecuador, which is owned by SABMiller.  I first tried Pilsener beer while I was in Quito on a short vacation in September of 2007.
Here is a Beer Advocate review and a RateBeer review.

Moo Brew Pale Ale

Moo Brew Pale Ale is brewed in Hobart, Tasmania by Moo Brew.  I first tried Moo Brew Pale Ale in November of 2007, while I was traveling in Australia visiting friends and had taken a side trip to Hobart.  I have previously posted another Moo Brew brew, their Pilsner.
Here is a RateBeer review and a Beer Advocate review.

Jackman's American Pale Ale

Jackman's American Pale Ale is a beer that was previously brewed by Left Hand Brewing in Longmont, Colorado.  Though Jackman's was replaced by Stranger Pale Ale by Left Hand it wasn't a rebranding and they are different beers.  I first tried Jackman's Pale Ale in the winter of 2007-2008 in Fort Collins, Colorado.
Here is a Beer Advocate review and a RateBeer review.

Tuesday, July 3, 2012

Deschutes Hop in the Dark Cascadian Dark Ale

Hop in the Dark Cascadian Dark Ale is brewed by Deschutes Brewery in Bend, Oregon.  Hop in the Dark is a Cascadian Dark Ale, which is an interesting beer style and is brewed as part of Deschutes Bond Street Series of beers.  I had previously posted another beer from the Bond Street Series, Hop Henge earlier this year.  I first tried Hop in the Dark CDA in September of 2010 in Seattle, Washington after finding it at the PCC in West Seattle.
Here is a Beer Advocate review and a RateBeer review.

Hoppy Bitch IPA

Hoppy Bitch IPA is brewed by Trade Route Brewing in Pacific, Washington.  I first tried Hoppy Bitch in the summer of 2011 in Seattle, Washington after finding it at the QFC in West Seattle.
Here is a RateBeer review and a Beer Advocate review.

Monday, July 2, 2012

Alaskan Smoked Porter 2007

Alaskan Smoked Porter 2007 is a vintage of the Alaskan Smoked Porter that is brewed by  Alaskan Brewing in Juneau, Alaska.  I first tried this vintage of Alaskan Smoked Porter 2007 in December of 2008 after finding it at the Big Star Beer Market shortly after I moved to Seattle in late 2008.
Here is a Beer Advocate review and a Rate Beer review.