If I've said it once, I've said it a hundred times. If you truly want to understand what hops bring to the beer table, then explore a single hop series of beers. The concept is simple: a brewery will craft a beer (usually an Imperial IPA) using only one type of hops. The best single h...  more »

It's that time of year again when everybody gathers to celebrate Irish culture. Of course I am talking about St. Patrick's Day. For many people, this means drinking until your liver starts waving the white flag of surrender. But for fans of better beer, this means something much more...  more »

Ah yes, the single hop Imperial IPA, one of the best educational tools in all of craft beer. If you ever want to study what different hop varieties bring to the table, then line up a bunch of single hop IPAs and get to work. Many breweries have caught the single hop buzz and have star...  more »

When it comes to big bold Belgian beers, stateside breweries rarely enter the conversation. These beers conjure images of monks, monasteries, snifters and goblets. Belgian Strong Ales are often considered the true beasts of the brewing world. They are rich in flavor, massive in body,...  more »

Ah winter, that most glorious of seasons when craft brewers bestow upon us their bounty of bold strong brews. Winter Warmers in particular are always interesting experiences. There is rarely any rhyme of reason to them, just a free for all of malty spicy goodness. You can think of the...  more »

One of the most appealing aspects of craft beer is an ever changing landscape. Nowhere is this concept more visualized than with seasonal beers. Recipes will be tweaked based on the lessons learned of previous seasons. Ingredients will change based on the quality of harvest. These are...  more »

Don't let anyone ever tell you that the craft beer world isn't exciting. Let me tell you a story. Two breweries, Flying Dog out of the US and BrewDog out of Scotland, decided to go head to head in an international arms race. The challenge: create an IPA without using hops. That loud c...  more »

Good beer, no shit. That's the motto stamped on the bottle of Flying Dog's Road Dog Porter. Seriously, who could resist giving this beer a try with an assertion like that? Apparently the Colorado state liquor board tried to ban the brewery from selling this beer based on the label. Fl...  more »

''Never go in against a Sicilian when death is on the line.'' This line from the infinitely quotable Princess Bride is just another way of saying ''know your strengths''. This is what went through my mind when I sat down with Flying Dog's Tire Bite Golden Ale. Flying Dog is well known...  more »

If I were to mention the name ''Flying Dog Brewing Company'', I'm sure a few thoughts and words would instantly pop into your mind. Words like ''edgy'' and ''aggressive'' are what first come to mind, while ''boundary pushing'' and ''stylistic freedom'' follow shortly after. It is a...  more »