So, let me say, I’m an arse for not posting a picture of this beer.  I poured it without thinking, and don’t have the “appropriate” glassware or bottle at hand now.  Suffice it to say, I will attempt to review all facets of this beer with the utmost care. First off, let me tell you [...]

Oh, Hopmouth. What’s to say that hasn’t already been said? You’re beautiful head, your sweet, floral aroma. These are only two reasons to love you. A deep, rich color, and a nice, not too aggressive bitterness. A sweet malt flavor in the front, and a darker, roastier malt in the finish, hiding behind the bittering [...]

So, the great state of Michigan is encountering a problem right now. No, not insurmountable job losses. No, not a devastating foreclosure crisis. No, not white flight. Nor even brain drain. We are, in fact, still lacking Stone’s Vertical Epic ’09. In light of that, I’ve decided to review one of my two favorite beers [...]

Oh, Hopmouth. What’s to say that hasn’t already been said? You’re beautiful head, your sweet, floral aroma. These are only two reasons to love you. A deep, rich color, and a nice, not too aggressive bitterness. A sweet malt flavor in the front, and a darker, roastier malt in the finish, hiding behind the bittering [...]

Who knew the great beer state had a month dedicated to beer?!  AMAZING. Before I knew this wonderful month, which I had heretofore referred to as July, was in fact Michigan beer month, I passed a small liquor store in northern michigan which had a sign reading, “Crooked Tree Double IPA.”  The connoiseur that I [...]