Mikkeller Raspberry Blush
What’s the biggest sign that a brewery’s special release was a huge hit? It gets turned into a core beer within several months time, which is exactly what happened with Mikkeller Raspberry Blush.
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Four Seasons of Mother Earth: Winter Breakfast Stout with Coffee (2016)
We had been expecting a barrel aged stout for their winter release, and Mother Earth actually upped the ante by brewing a “breakfast” stout with coffee. Although we didn’t have it in the morning…
Read moreSanta’s Pet Monkey Holiday Ale
This year’s release of Santa’s Pet Monkey marked the first time Monkey Paw Brewing Company has ever bottled a beer, which was released alongside Thank You! 5th Anniversary Ale in late November.
Read moreKern River Citra Double IPA
Kern River Citra Double IPA is one of the most sought after special release beers brewed in California. It used to be sold in a lottery system by the six pack, but with a recent brewery expansion, Kern opened up the sale to a case of bombers.
Read moreToppling Goliath pseudoSue
Lately we have made an effort to stick with reviewing local San Diego beers whenever possible. But when an opportunity presented itself to try a highly regarded out-of-market beer like pseudoSue, we weren’t going to pass it up.
Read moreArrogant Bastard Double Bastard in the Rye
The end result was one pissed off bastard that packed a wallop at 12.7% ABV. This barrel aged monster (err… gargoyle) was not for the faint of heart, and I will admit I underestimated it to start.
Read moreA Mini Vertical Tasting of Santa’s Little Helper Imperial Stout
Over the holidays we did a mini-vertical tasting of Port Brewing Santa’s Little Helper Imperial Stout (2014-2015), and the special Bourbon Barrel Aged (2013-2015) variation. Here’s how the stouts aged, and their flavors developed over time.
Read moreOur Own Private Little Modern Times Beer Stout Fest
With the family together for the holidays, there was no better time to dig into the cellar and “take flight” with as many Modern Times Beer stouts as possible.
Read moreAleSmith Double Red India Pale Ale
AleSmith Double Red IPA debuted in October, but we have been enjoying this holiday ale for years! Huh? What? How is that possible exactly? This fall, AleSmith YuleSmith Winter Holiday Ale was re-branded.
Read moreAleSmith Reforged 20th Anniversary Ale
This HUGE ale was brewed to celebrate AleSmith’s 20th anniversary, along with the grand opening of their enormous new facility on AleSmith Ct in Miramar.
Read moreStone Enjoy By 11.27.15 Black IPA
Enjoy By 11.27.15 Black IPA was the first run of bottles in Stone Brewing’s new subset of their highly acclaimed Enjoy By series. Billed as the “dark side of fresh”, it was limited to California.
Read moreLagunitas Born Yesterday (2015) Fresh Hop Pale Ale
Born Yesterday Pale Ale’s fruity tropical hop aroma was both matched, and surpassed, when it came down to its amazing wet hop flavor. With a slight malt profile, Lagunitas put the freshest of hops on center stage for all to enjoy.
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