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Old Nation Brewing throws a curveball with their Grapefruit B-43, a Brut IPA that promises a unique flavor adventure. This 7% ABV brew boasts a hefty 60 IBUs, but with a twist – it's bursting with grapefruit character. Old Nation describes it as a special edition B-43, hinting at a base beer with a familiar hoppy profile. They claim the hops and grapefruit flavors "converge" to create a crisp and...

Calling all cereal lovers! 450 North Brewing Company's Slushy XXL Fruity Crunch Bar is a pastry sour inspired by your favorite childhood breakfast treat. This 5.3% ABV brew isn't your average sour. It's "conditioned" on vanilla ice cream, fruity cereal, orange, lemon, tangerine, and cherry, promising a flavor explosion that's both sweet and tart. We'll be putting this beer through its paces, exami...

New Holland Brewing Company's Dragon's Milk isn't your average stout. This 11% ABV Imperial Stout carries the torch of a historical term used for celebratory ales. Each batch, hand-crafted in Holland, Michigan, is an homage to that tradition. Dragon's Milk promises a complex journey for your taste buds. Roasted malts lay the foundation with notes of coffee and chocolate, while a three-month slumbe...

Lets make a new homebrew. This will be using Rahr malt, Bru-1 and Strata hops. This is batch 24-4

Lets make a new homebrew. This will be another SMaSH beer using pale malt and Bru-1 hops. This is batch 24-3

Lets make a new homebrew. This will be another SMaSH beer using pale malt and Bru-1 hops. This is batch 24-2.

Transient Artisan Ales' Bomb Pop Smolverine takes inspiration from the classic popsicle, translating it into a pastry sour. This 4.5% ABV brew is a sour ale bursting with flavors of blueberry, raspberry, Michigan tart cherry, and key lime juice. But wait, there's more! Vanilla ice cream and lactose sugar are added to the mix, creating a creamy and nostalgic taste experience. We'll be exploring the...

SMaSH Beer With Strata Hops All Grain Batch. Strata hop profile Bright notes of fresh strawberry, passionfruit, and melon give way to layers of ruby red grapefruit, cannabis, and dried chili pepper. A SMaSH beer is a single malt single hop beer.

Hop Butcher For The World's Soapboxer throws a juicy punch in the New England IPA style. This 6% ABV American Pale Ale isn't your average pale, though. It's loaded with Citra, Mosaic, Simcoe, and Nelson Sauvin hops, promising an explosion of flavor and aroma. We'll be dissecting its appearance, scent, and taste to see if Soapboxer lives up to its name.

Drekker Brewing's Ice Ice PRRTY is a fruited sour that captures the essence of a refreshing fruit punch slush. They've packed it with pineapple, cherry, and orange flavors, and then topped it all off with a slushy mix essence. Clocking in at 6.8% ABV, this beer promises a crazy tasty experience. Let's dive into its look, aroma, and taste!

Watermark Brewing Mikey G is an American IPA by style. This craft beer is 7.2% ABV. In this craft beer review, we will take a look at the color, smell, and taste.

Prepare for a hoppy nightmare (in the best way possible) with Nightmare Brewing's Flayed! This 9.6% Imperial Oat IPA isn't messing around. Packed with five different oat varieties, it promises a luxuriously smooth body to balance the monstrous hop bite.

Calling all tripel enthusiasts and those seeking an adventurous sip! Today, we're venturing into the "Wicked Tripel" from Brasserie de la Senne, a collaboration with Pete Slosberg. This 8% ABV Belgian brew takes a unique twist, incorporating cocoa nibs from Frederic Blondeel during fermentation.

Calling all pilsner purists! Today, we're diving into Hop Butcher's "The Origins of Polka," a Czech Pilsner crafted with classic Saaz hops. This 5% ABV brew promises a crisp, refreshing experience. We'll be going beyond the basic "color, smell, and taste" analysis. Join us as we explore the beer's aroma, balance, and true-to-style character. Does this pilsner stay true to its Czech roots, or does...

Truly Hard Seltzer Cotton Candy is a Hard Seltzer by style. This hard seltzer is 5% ABV. In this seltzer review, we will take a look at the color, smell, and taste.

Founders Brewing is bringing the sunshine with their new Mortal Bloom Hazy IPA! This 8.5% ABV brew promises a vibrant explosion of citrus and tropical flavors, all wrapped in a hazy, pillowy body. We're venturing beyond the basic "color, smell, and taste" analysis. Join us as we explore the beer's aroma, taste profile, and overall experience. Will Mortal Bloom truly bloom on your taste buds, or is...

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Bells BBA Orange Vanilla Expedition Stout is a Russian Imperial Stout by style. This craft beer is 13.3% ABV. In this craft beer review, we will take a look at the color, smell, and taste.

Calling all beach bums and hopheads! Grab your shades and get ready to ride the wave with Austin Brothers' Shooter Murkgavin 2024. This 7.1% ABV New England IPA boasts a juicy tropical paradise thanks to Sabro, Strata, and Mosaic hops. We're ditching the basic "color, smell, and taste" review and diving deep into the aroma, flavor profile, and overall experience. Will this New England IPA deliver...

Drafting Table's High Contrast IPA isn't messing around. This 6.8% ABV American IPA is a West Coast classic, dry-hopped with Strata for a potent punch of grapefruit and dank aromas. Don't be fooled by the "High Contrast" name, this brew is all about bold, citrusy flavor with a respectable 70 IBUs. We'll be delving deeper than just color, smell, and taste to see if this IPA lives up to its name and...

Calling all spice lovers and hop heads! Motorworks Brewing's Mango Habanero IPA is an American IPA that promises a tropical explosion with a kick. This 6.9% ABV brew boasts a big, citrusy aroma and a refreshing balance of sweet mango and habanero heat. We'll be diving deeper than just color, smell, and taste to see if this unique IPA lives up to the hype. Buckle up for a tastebud adventure!

Don't be fooled by its name! Transient Artisan Ales' Optical Delusion is a Double IPA packing a juicy punch at 6.3% ABV. This DDH Hazy India Pale Ale promises a flavor explosion despite its hazy appearance. We'll be peering beyond the cloudiness to explore its aroma, taste, and everything in between. Will Optical Delusion deceive your expectations or deliver a delightful hazy experience? Let's fin...

Calling all homebrewers! Let's recreate a juicy IPA using inspiration from a Tree House Brewing video. This recipe utilizes a citrusy hop combination of Citra, Vic Secret, and Simcoe for a refreshing and flavorful brew.

Calling all pinball wizards and hop enthusiasts! Mikerphone's Stern Up the Volume is a New England IPA collaboration with Stern Pinball that's sure to rack up points on your taste buds. This 5.5% ABV Pale Ale is double dry-hopped with Citra hops, promising a citrusy explosion in every sip. We'll be taking a deep dive into its aroma, appearance, and taste to see if it delivers a high score of flavo...