Barley Whine

May 22

Clown Shoe’s Blaecorn Unidragon. A solid, hop forward, RIS!

Clown Shoe’s Blaecorn Unidragon. A solid, hop forward, RIS!

May 07

These guys can barrel age! Great vanilla, oak, chocolate, and a mix of dark fruit notes and grape. Covers the 12.5% ABV without a saccharine backbone. 

These guys can barrel age! Great vanilla, oak, chocolate, and a mix of dark fruit notes and grape. Covers the 12.5% ABV without a saccharine backbone. 

May 04

5 Myths About Cinco de Mayo

May 02

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Apr 24

A lot of whales got beached last weekend…
From what I recall:
- Growler of Haymarket Indignant Rye Bourbon Barrel Stout- Flossmoor Station BA Hi-fi Rye- Perennial/Half Acre Plan-B (dark ale brewed with black currants)- Growler of Mint Chocolate Imperial Stout from Perennial- FFF 15th Anniversary BallerStout- Bottleworks 13th Anniversary Strong Ale from Stone- Pipeworks Ninja vs Unicorn DIPA- Midnight Sun’s Bar Fly - Avery Lilikoi Kepolo - Kuhnhenn imperial creme brulee stout- Bell’s 8000- Barrel Aged California Common- Avery Uncle Jacob’s- Cigar City El Murciélago- Cigar City Humidor Series Imperial Stout- FFF Cuvee de Viking- Ithica LeBleu

A lot of whales got beached last weekend…

From what I recall:

- Growler of Haymarket Indignant Rye Bourbon Barrel Stout
- Flossmoor Station BA Hi-fi Rye
- Perennial/Half Acre Plan-B (dark ale brewed with black currants)
- Growler of Mint Chocolate Imperial Stout from Perennial
- FFF 15th Anniversary BallerStout
- Bottleworks 13th Anniversary Strong Ale from Stone
- Pipeworks Ninja vs Unicorn DIPA
- Midnight Sun’s Bar Fly 
- Avery Lilikoi Kepolo
- Kuhnhenn imperial creme brulee stout
- Bell’s 8000
- Barrel Aged California Common
- Avery Uncle Jacob’s
- Cigar City El Murciélago
- Cigar City Humidor Series Imperial Stout
- FFF Cuvee de Viking
- Ithica LeBleu

Apr 07

Westbrook Brewing Company’s 1st Anniversary imperial stout with cocoa nibs, habanero peppers, cinnamon, and vanilla beans. Had it up against Cigar City’s Hunahpu it has more spice, and less cinnamon. Thanks to Miz for the share!

Westbrook Brewing Company’s 1st Anniversary imperial stout with cocoa nibs, habanero peppers, cinnamon, and vanilla beans. Had it up against Cigar City’s Hunahpu it has more spice, and less cinnamon. Thanks to Miz for the share!

Mar 29

New Belgium Lips of Faith La Follie. Aged 1-3 years in French oak this guy is complex, with tart fruit and subtle sweetness. I want a case of these!

New Belgium Lips of Faith La Follie. Aged 1-3 years in French oak this guy is complex, with tart fruit and subtle sweetness. I want a case of these!

Mar 20

I never seem to get my hands on Chicago beer despite being so close. The Daisy Cutter Pale Ale from Half Acre was worth the wait!

I never seem to get my hands on Chicago beer despite being so close. The Daisy Cutter Pale Ale from Half Acre was worth the wait!

Mar 18

The 2012 KBS tastes as delicious as ever!

The 2012 KBS tastes as delicious as ever!

Feb 27

Lost Abbey’s Box Set Track #2 - Stairway To Heaven60% Bourbon Barrel Aged Angel’s Share with Peaches 20% Bourbon Barrel Aged Cuvee de Tomme 20% Project X This is delicious!!!

Lost Abbey’s Box Set Track #2 - Stairway To Heaven
60% Bourbon Barrel Aged Angel’s Share with Peaches 
20% Bourbon Barrel Aged Cuvee de Tomme 
20% Project X 
This is delicious!!!