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Chatoe Rogue Single Malt Ale

Type: Blonde aleOrigin: Newport, ORPrice: $5.99/22 ozABV: 5.3%NSP: 5.75 (unscaled)websiteThe second beer of the Chatoe Rogue line, following the Good Chit Pilsner of which I thought highly. “Single Malt Ale” doesn’t really refer to a specific style, b… [...]

Long Trail Pollenator

I had this beer yesterday at McFadden’s in Citizen’s Bank Park. I was there to attend the Phillies On Deck program, which meant that I got to meet a bunch of the Phillies and watch a Q&A with Papelbon, Lee, Howard and Thome. I was literally 20 feet from Cliff Lee. It was absolutely amazing! [...] [...]

Ally Kat Brewberry back again

Back for another year, the summer seasonal from Ally Kat – Brewberry is back. This wheat beer is infused nicely with blueberry. It finishes nicely and really is a nice summer patio beer. Available in 6 packs throughout Alberta.Ally Kat [...]

Tuesday Tasting: Deschutes Chainbreaker White IPA

Tuesday Tasting is a regular feature of Lyke2Drink that explores some of the best beers, wines and spirits on the market. This week we sample a white IPA from Bend, Ore. Deschutes Brewery was founded in 1988 and has built a reputation for making some … [...]

Beer 286 – Lagunitas’ Bavarian-Style Doppel Weizen I am a…

Beer 286 – Lagunitas’ Bavarian-Style Doppel Weizen I am a really big fan of the Weizenbock style, so I was pretty excited when I heard that Lagunitas was giving the style a shot. It is such an interesting style that really captures what I like about … [...]

A taste of Easter

While there are a lot of Norwegian breweries making Christmas beers, there are not that many making beers for Easter. Sure, when I read other beer blogs and read Facebook posts, I see that there are some beers available. But most of them are either sol… [...]

Jack’s Hard Cider (Gluten Free) and a recap of Monday Night Trivia

So I realize its late in the week and I am trying to get as many of the reviews I did this week out before the end of the week. Monday night was a pretty decent night at trivia at Dorko’s. The freezer was back up and running so I got to have a vegan bu… [...]

Beachcomber Summer Ale (VIB)

Remember I mentioned the good news – bad news – part. This is the good news. Vancouver Island Brewery has a new release. Rarely do I get excited about beers from VIB. The newest brewer Chris said this one was a little different, “In designing Beachcomb… [...]

Albany Ale: Well, Look At That… Wheat Beer

It’s not that I long to be right but once in a while I do like to be right. Not so much vindicated as explained. In August 2010, I referenced a quite from a traveler in the central New York region in 1749 who describes in some detail how the Dutch in t… [...]

Oberon season: Bell’s Brewery Inc.’s popular wheat beer to be released at midnight, here are the area parties (photo gallery)

For those who can’t wait to sip the zesty flagship beer of the state’s largest brewery, some local bars and restaurants are holding midnight release parties. [...]

Maui La Perouse Belgian White

Maui Brewing has started releasing canned seasonals and the next one on the list is a Belgian Wit Bier. Here is the scoop: “La Perouse White is a fresh handcrafted Belgian inspired witbier brewed with wheat and European Pilsner malts, spiced with coriander and fresh local Mandarin oranges. This beer was named by Kim Lutz, [...] [...]

Well, That Kinda Sucks, Doesn’t It?

To “to woo wine and spirits consumers,” according the Shanken News Daily, Americans are to receive the national roll-out of Blue Moon Vintage Blonde Ale 2012, an 8.5% alcohol wheat beer brewed with chardonnay grape juice, packaged in a 750… [...]

Anheuser-Busch Releases Shock Top Lemon Shandy

Just in time for the warm weather months, Shock Top Belgian Wheat introduces its latest seasonal beer, Shock Top Lemon Shandy, which will be available March 19 through the end of July. Shock Top Lemon Shandy is a unique interpretation of a classic style – a refreshing and smooth wheat beer perfectly complemented by spices [...] [...]

Arcadia Brewing Co. kicks off big spring with Whitsun pub crawl, Sky High Rye to be canned

This marks the debut for the seasonal wheat ale Whitsun. [...]

Escape from Alcatraz Brewing

While shopping at the Block in Orange, or whatever the hell it’s called now, I checked into Alcatraz Brewing Co. for a quick flight. Not pictured was a strawberry wheat which was cloudy pink and tasted exactly as described. The … Continue reading [...]

St. Peter’s Fruit Beer (Grapefruit)

What a day. This was just not a good day in general, so I’m happy that I’m home. Tomorrow is Fire Academy and then after that, I get to spend the weekend with Katie. I picked this beer up not only because I’m in the middle of reviewing my British beers, but because the bottle [...] [...]

Dry Dock Hefeweizen review

Dry Dock Brewing Company is no stranger to awards. In fact this beer has won at least one award in each of the last 3 years including a GABF Gold Medal in 2011 and a Colorado State Fair Best of Show 2011. This beer is none other than Dry Dock Hefeweiz… [...]

Abita Brewing Company Purple Haze Raspberry Wheat Brew

Hello beer lovers and welcome to another edition of the NorCal Beer Blog’s brew review.Tonight’s featured beer is Abita Brewing Company Purple Haze Raspberry Wheat Brew as I continue on with my “drinking Abita in New Orleans” special.  I had… [...]

Beer 253 – Strike’s Blonde This is the second beer from…

Beer 253 – Strike’s Blonde This is the second beer from Strike Brewing that I am trying and writing about here, and the second of their Session Series beers. It is incredible how many different breweries are popping up all over the country, but even … [...]

Bell’s Winter White Ale

Here’s the second review of the night. I got a variety case of Bell’s brews the last time I was in Pennsylvania since it’s not distributed in New Jersey. I’ve had a few Bell’s brews in the past and really enjoyed them. I’ve also never seen a winter witbier as a seasonal. Let’s crack this [...] [...]