Monthly Archives: July 2010

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Southen Tier 2XIPA

This is very easily becoming a staple for me. Just a fantastic Double IPA, which really hints at the flavor of Pliny, while still reminding us its an east coastah. Yes, I did have two. 2X-> see they want me to have double the enjoyment!

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North Coast Old Rasputin Imperial Stout

Easily my favorite year-round available stout. Had it first on tap at Prime16 in New Haven, and loved it ever since. I’m not usually one for B+W, but the old Russian guy on the bottle (of a Russian Imperial Stout) made me think of old … Read More

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Ballast Point Sculpin IPA

There was/is considerable hype surrounding this beer. When I got an email from Manchester Wine and Liquors that they received a case of it, I called. Instantly. I shared this bottle with Chuck. Very fruity, yet hoppy. It was fantastic, but I don’t know that … Read More

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Dogfish Head Sahtea

Finally tried a bottle of DFH Sahtea. Not my style. That is the nicest way to say, it was a drainpour. I had an Immort to soothe my bruised tastebuds, and let Dogfish redeem themselves.

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Willimantic Brewing Most Wanted IPA

Grabbed a growler of Most Wanted IPA from Willibrew. I enjoyed it on the 4th. Yeah, I’m that behind in my posting.

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Attacker!

I’m actually migrating my site from pixelpost to wordpress-based. This is the first post I’m (manually) moving over. The others will follow suit. I’ll try to preserve the original post dates, as well. Here is the original text: We had a family of birds move … Read More

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New England Brewing 668: Neighbor of the Beast

From last week. I made some omelets, and enjoyed this 668: Neighbor of the Beast. I’m not usually a Belgian beer fan, but this was one pretty enjoyable. Great job Rob and Matt!