Just finished reading the Stella thread – man, folks are passionate about their beer! My beer refrig has always been full of Bass Ale. Just wondering what the perception of Bass is these days...

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amount of bitterness. I find that for stews or braises, especially beef or lamb, a stout, porter or even a dark amber are good choices. Ales and lighter tasting lagers are nice in light sauces, pork dishes, and chicken entrees....

Ok, so I just knocked off a Saranac Pale Ale. The appearance and nose had me psyched; deep amber color and a roasty notes. The taste however was thin and underwhelming. At this point I think I’d rather pay the extra for a...

On tap right now: The first beer made from ingredients that have been in space.

The message about root beer made me think about the great ginger ales I have had. The best was Jamaica Dry, which came in a green bottles with red and white printing.

to Wasn’t on tap/no info: Deep Ellum Cambridge Common according to the press release: Sixpoint Craft Ales today announced the release of the “Hop Obama” ale in both New York State and Massachusetts. Beginning next...

) to assume that cask ales equate with English, Irish, and European traditions, but there’s no law says it has to. Can you swear on a bible MVNYC that if I make a pilgrimage to Oregon or San Diego that I will find nirvana,...

Remember, remember the fifth of November with Treacle Toffee, Yorkshire Parkin, and other British specialties.

Over the 4th weekend was down to 1 Bell’s Amber Ale and 1 Kalamazoo Stout. So when a rowing buddy (UM alum) came by we mixed the 2 into a B&T so we wouldn’t fight over the bottles. Wasn’t a Guiness/Bass on tap...

Alaskan Amber: Deschutes Mirror Pond Ale or MacTarnahan’s Ale Fosters: Session Ale

I’ve bought the Jumping Cow Amber Ale off and on over the years and found it consistently good.

I usually cook with and serve a craft brewed red/amber ale with the american traditional corned beef and cabbage boiled dinner. Then I’ll have a craft brewed imperial or oatmeal stout for desert as a nod to tradition of the...

My favorite thing is the Six Point Atlantic Amber Ale made specially for the Antic.