Hype can be a very potent weapon in the craft beer world. All it takes is for a handful of beer aficionados to single out a particular nectar as something truly special. Just like that, a beer craze is born. Of course, there is one very big drawback to this process: beer crazes rarely...  more »

The concept of Mikkeller can be very difficult to describe to novices. For anyone familiar with the Mikkeller experience, really think about how to convey it. How do you describe the calculated insanity? We have all experienced Mikkeller brews that pucker faces, scrunch eyebrows, stea...  more »

I had barely wiped the sleep from my eyes as I started my stumble through the house. The chill of the floor was a bit eye opening, and the anticipation of seeing what the chubby old home intruder had left was enough to make my stumble gain some serious speed. Though I can't swear to...  more »

Quick, name a great stout! For a lot of beer fans, the Expedition Stout from Bell's Brewery is what immediately pops into mind, and for good reason. Bell's is well known in the craft beer world for creating fantastic high quality beers. It's one of the very few breweries that you can...  more »

Believe it or not, sometimes reviewing beers can get a little mundane. I know, I know. Poor me, right? Don't get me wrong, I enjoy every minute of the ''research process''. It's just that getting the results on the page can sometimes feel routine. So when a completely different b...  more »

Here lately I've started to notice a pleasant trend in my beer explorations. Mikkeller puts out some very good brews. While many of you possibly already know this as fact, it may be news to others. I'll admit that I was hesitant when I tried my first Mikkeller offering. Technicall...  more »

Ask any beer enthusiast to describe Mikkeller brews. You're bound to get an array of marvelous stories and experiences. For those unfamiliar with the Mikkeller brand, it's the story of two home brewers who gained world wide recognition for their boundary pushing creations. But instead...  more »

Sometimes your journey through the better beer world can get a bit mundane. Now don't get me wrong, I understand that any day drinking a beer is better than any day not drinking a beer. That's nowhere near what I'm getting at. What I'm talking about is the ''Wow!'' factor, and how...  more »

As beer drinkers begin to hone their craft beer palate, they start to notice a lot of interesting phenomenon. One of the more intriguing is the affect of environment on taste. Yes, the place you enjoy a beer can actually affect the taste of said beer. If you are in a place that makes...  more »

***rarely do I do something like this, but as an added bonus to this review I suggest you turn the volume on your computer up as loud as it will go, scroll down, press play on the video below, and then return to this point and start reading*** So let's cut straight to the chase. To...  more »