Terrapin Hopzilla
Terrapin is back at it with their Side Projects. This is volume 12, called "Hopzilla," clocking in at 10.8% ABV. This is a double IPA and should be plenty of hops for you hop lovers.
22oz hand bottled examples of creative brewing at its best. Each volume of Side Project represents the artisan brewing spirit of Terrapin’s Brew Master, Brian “Spike” Buckowski. These limited edition, one time batches feature a new brewing improvisation and highlight a different diverse brewing style.
Great Divide Wood Aged Double IPA
Great Divid celebrates its 16th anniversary with a wood aged double IPA. If you like any kind of barrel aged beer, definitely give this one a try. It pours a deep blonde red and is more complicated than your average double IPA.
This copper-hued treat is a celebration of everything Great Divide does best. Plenty of malty sweetness provides a backdrop for earthy, floral English and American hops, while French and American oak round off the edges and provide a touch of vanilla. Thanks to everyone who’s supported us for the last 16 years – here’s to 16 more! 10.0% ABV.
Best Beers in America
The 2010 Zmurgy Best Beers in America Poll results are in. If you haven’t heard of this poll (I hadn’t) here’s a description from the site:
The results are in! Each of the past eight years, we’ve asked Zymurgy readers to send us a list of their 20 favorite beers. The only rule is that the beer has to be commercially available somewhere in the United States. A record number of votes were cast this year, with 1,192 different beers from 450 breweries represented in the poll.
I can’t say I really disagree with many of these choices. Check out the list here.
Victory 12
If you’re in the mood for a Belgian style fruity ale, check out Victory Brewing 12. The pear and apricots nicely balance out the Belgian red style. If you can’t drink it right away this one would be a great candidate for aging.
Our vintage-dated, Belgian-style specialty ale, offered in corked 25.4 oz. bottles, is a sensation in subtlety. Heady with a aromatic fruity start and taste, this amber ale features hints of pear and apricot in its well-nuanced flavor. The initial impression of fruitiness concludes in a refreshing dryness that begs you to sip again. Be fore- warned, this ale is immense as it registers 12% abv.
Mythbusting 5 Complaints of Amateur Beer Drinkers
L.A. Weekly has a great article up about myth busting 5 complaints of amateur beer drinkers. It’s a great article for your friends who may just be getting in to the craft beer scene. Here’s some excerpts:
By pouring the beer with a bit of head, it’s allowing the beer to release a lot more aromatics than if you poured it without.
Frosted glasses are the enemy of craft beer. The whole purpose of the frosted glass is to serve the beer as cold as possible, which while refreshing, also numbs the palate so you can’t taste it as much. Fine craft beers, however, often get better as they get warmer. Much like wine, they open up as they come up to temperature and are allowed to breathe.
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