Do you hear what I hear kiddos? That tick tock of the holiday clock is getting louder and louder. In a few short hours the fat man in red will be performing his numerous acts of breaking and entering around the globe, while all of us sit back and gleefully take it. Now as if this i...  more »

This past summer I had the honor of visiting the world famous Mikkeller Bar in Copenhagen, Denmark. It was a magical experience, one I will remember for a lifetime. It is my new happy place in the world and I dream of returning. So for my 400th beer review, I can think of no greater s...  more »

Every once in a while, a beer comes along that will completely challenge your perceptions. Craft beer fans know this phenomenon as the ''second guesser'' beer. It's that wild and wacky beer that is really, really good, but you have no earthly idea why. It makes you second guess your s...  more »

The more and more I review beers, the more and more I realize that I still have a lot to learn. For as long as I can remember, brown ales have lingered in the land of the bland for me personally. More often than not, every time I get my hands on one, there are only one or two flavor...  more »

Dale's Pale Ale. Those three words signify one of craft beers crown jewels to most of us that are part of the better beer movement. If you want to know my true feelings on it, you can hop over to my original review of it here: http://www.brewchief.com/review.cfm?id=279 Now you...  more »

My wife and I love our Mexican restaurants. We adore all those big savory and spicy flavors that pair perfectly with a strong margarita. You would assume that with all those bold flavors there would be some bold beers. But alas, the vast majority of Mexican beers tend to be bland at b...  more »

Let me introduce you to a man named Jeppe. Jeppe brews beer. Jeppe is the mastermind behind Evil Twin Brewing. Jeppe also has a brother named Mikkel. Mikkel brews beer. Mikkel is the mastermind behind the world famous Mikkeller brand. Now, take a few moments to let that knowledge sink...  more »

Let it be known, I think I may have finally found the picture perfect bridge into better beer. So many Americans drink those wretched toilet waters and defend them with the most asinine justifications. One of the more common refrains is that ''I only drink American products''. This is...  more »

What does it mean to be a beloved and successful local brewery? Brew tasty beers for the locals? Sure, that’s a big part of the equation, but isn't the entire formula. What if you’re brewing in a location with an array of talented brewers? You have to run those extra miles and be prep...  more »

My exploration of Bull City Burger and Brewery continues with their Movamber Moustache Ale. BCBB has made quite a name for themselves in the Triangle area of North Carolina. Their various brews are tasty and adventurous. Their food is equally so. When combined, the establishment becom...  more »