Review: Old Kentucky Bastard 2016 Vintage Imperial Stout
Earlier this week, Bill reviewed Nickel Brook Brewing Co.’s Bolshevik Bastard Imperial Stout. Taking that one step further, today we’re having a look at its bigger brother, the Old Kentucky Bastard Imperial Stout 2016 Vintage edition. Taking the Bolshevik...
Review: Augustijn Grand Cru by Brouwerij Van Steenberge N.V.
If there’s one thing I enjoy as much as a good IPA or IIPA, it’s a Belgian ale, and the Augustijn Grand Cru from Brouwerij Van Steenberge N.V. is a great example of this. The story behind the brewery is a fascinating one. Launched from a home brewing...
Review: Winter Ale from Great Lakes Brewery
As fall moves to winter, it’s time for the craft brewers to bring out their seasonal ales. From big hearty stouts to spicy hop mixes, winter sees some serious beers make their way to the tap. The aptly-named Winter Ale from Ontario-based Great Lakes Brewery is...
Opinion: Dear Brewers, Don’t Alienate Your Community
One of the things I’ve always loved about the craft beer community is exactly that – it feels like a community. Any time I’ve ever sat down with fellow craft beer drinkers, or spoke with the brewers that make it, there’s never been a sense of...
When is Craft Beer Not Craft Beer?
It’s a dividing question – can craft beer remain a craft when bought out by a mega-brewer? We pose the question for our craft beer drinkers to answer.
