So, Original Gravity is a relative newcomer to the michigan beer market, and they’re doing ok for themselves.  This beer came as a surprise to me.  As we’re all aware, I’ve got a bit of a soft spot for experimental beers.  And by bit, i mean giant gaping hole.  So, how does this beer pan [...]

On the label, Mt Carmel Brewing Company describes their Nut Brown Ale like so: “Mahogany in color, entering with hints of maple, followed by a roasted hazelnut body, balancing a clean malty finish.” This is probably the first beer I’ve ever had that had a description on its label that wasn’t just hype, and wasn’t [...]

So at the store I work at, we have a regular named John. He’s a nice guy, who always loves to talk beer (almost as much as his favorite sport, rugby). Occasionally, he likes to do something nice for us. He recently bought me a beer. One of the breweries John and I (and most [...]

So I’ve been hearing good things through the Oade’s grapevine about this one. Blondes are not usually my type (in more ways than one), but I’m really glad I gave this a shot. First thing I noticed was the color. Its clear, light, and almost hazeless. Not what I usually expect from a microbrew. There [...]

So I had a goal today – to make a mixed six pack from the liquor store with nothing but beers that were $1.89 or less. Not too hard, but seeing as a lot of what I like is over $3 for a 12oz bottle, or only comes in big bombers for like, $5+, it [...]