Beer geeks at their cores are simply that: geeks. We often share many geeky interests like gadgets and gaming. This beer geek's many non-beer interests include things like astrophysics and online gaming. Every once in a while our interests will collide to form what is commonly known a...  more »

2012 has officially come and gone. Looking back on my many beer-related adventures, one in particular stands out for me. This past summer I was very fortunate to visit the Baltic region of Northern Europe, which included many fantastic experiences: bocks in Berlin, sahti in Helsinki,...  more »

So there are a few things in the better beer world that we just accept as fact. Things like Germans being the masters of the doppelbock, Belgians making some of the most delicious creations known to man, and mega breweries completely screwing up every style of beer they ''try'' to pr...  more »

When it comes to reviewing local beers, it's easy to get caught up in regional comparisons. This is fine and all because it’s important for beer fans to identify the gems of their local markets. On the other hand, it’s also important (as well as unfortunate sometimes) to compare local...  more »

Wow, the Dernière Volonté is a very, very interesting brew. I'm really having a hard time putting it into words. Truth be told, I know very little about Belgian Blond Ales at this point. I've only sampled a handful in my life and they've all been spread out over time. So I know I'm at...  more »