The Frankenmuth Brewery has been operating in Michigan since 1862. In American brewing terms, that's older than dirt. These guys have been brewing up tasty nectar for a lot longer than most, so sampling a new Frankenmuth brew is always a welcome experience. We have been steadily drink...  more »

Brewery takeovers can be both positive and negative. In the craft beer world, takeovers are often considered to be negative because they are usually due to a Big Beer company gobbling up a smaller brand with a strong following. They then gut whatever personality had secured that follo...  more »

Ask any beer geek what their favorite seasonal nectar is and they are bound to have an instant response. For this beer fan, it's the Bell's Hopslam Imperial IPA. Seasonal brews are those special concoctions that only appear on the market once a year at a specific time, often as small...  more »

The Duck-Rabbit Craft Brewery out of Farmville, NC has made quite an impact on the regional craft beer scene since opening their doors in 2004. They are perhaps best known for their delicious Milk Stout, a regional staple and reliable option on most local beer menus. For the most part...  more »

There is an unfortunate trend that is currently plaguing the world of craft beer. Many breweries are obsessed with creating the biggest, baddest, boldest, and bitterest Imperial IPAs that their setups will allow. Why we are experiencing this phenomenon can be attributed to many factor...  more »

The Magic Hat Brewing Company is very well known for their whimsical approach to brewing. They are one of the very few breweries out there that can appeal to beer drinkers and non-beer drinkers alike. This can be a double edged sword because they can usher in new craft beer fans just...  more »

Breweries these days come in many shapes and sizes. Some are behemoths that are only concerned with the bottom line. Some are regional staples that provide an array of reliable brews. Some are diamonds in the rough that gain notoriety through perfecting their passion. Still there are...  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 »

In the highly competitive world of craft beer, it pays to keep your sense of humor. The Lagunitas Brewing Company in particular has tickled our funny bones many times, from their Undercover Investigation Shut-Down Ale to their Censored Amber Ale (both named for hilarious stories invol...  more »

In the craft beer world, Mikkeller IPAs are forces to be reckoned with. More often times than not, they are aggressive, bold, palate-punishing concoctions that require a certain amount of masochism to enjoy. So going into the Invasion IPA, I found the name to be somewhat redundant. Ev...  more »