I tried a half-pour of Sierra Nevada’s Southern Hemisphere Harvest Ale at Asheville’s Thirsty Monk, and they’re not kidding about the freshness of the hops. A bit too hoppy for me, this beer is much more like an IPA than a typical pale ale. It’s a special beer, though, blending seriously-fresh hops from New Zealand [...]
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Southern Hemisphere Harvest Ale by Sierra Nevada
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Summerfest by Sierra Nevada Brewing Company
Seasonal brews are so iffy, so I generally approach them carefully. Sierra Nevada’s Summerfest beer had a very salty smell, almost beach-like, not so much sandy skin-display beaches, but more of just the beach or coast in general. And of course, this beer smells of pacific hops.
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Bison Brewery Sampling: Chocolate Stout, IPA, Barley wine
I went up to Bruisin’ Ales for a sampling of a few Bison Brews, including their Chocolate Stout, IPA, and Barley wine.
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Steel Reserve High Gravity by The Steel Brewing Company
My brother prefers Steel Reserve over Pabst Blue Ribbon, and I think he’s crazy. Sure, PBR ain’t the best, but it’s got its place in the world, just like any decent Adam Sandler movie.
