Brother David’s Abbey Style Ale is a Belgian-esque triple made in the US by Anderson Valley Brewing in Boonville, California. It clocks in at 10% ABV and uses European hops for extra authenticity. The comparatively light body of this beer is achieved by substantial additions of candy sugar in the kettle and medium-high carbonation level. [...]

If you like hoppy beers, prepare to be amazed by Bell’s Hopslam ale. I recently described this the epitome of an IPA with extra hops and a hint of blonde flavor. The hops are a bit overpowering at first but smooth throughout the finish. I’m not going to go in to a long description about [...]

Allagash Oddysey is an ale aged in oak barrels, similar to whiskey or wine, and parts in stainless steel barrels which are later combined. The different aging processes and wheat combine to form a very unique beer. Recommended food pairings are almond crusted chicken and steak. Odyssey will go well with lighter desserts as well, [...]

Possibly one of the all time best named breweries, Hooker has recently seen wider distribution. Alright fine, the full name is Thomas Hooker, but that doesn’t make it any less fun. Hooker Blonde Ale is a smooth golden blonde ale that isn’t over-powering. This is a very drinkable beer that clocks in at 4.8% ABV. [...]

If you’re looking for a light ale to have with a meal this summer, check out Brooklyn Summer Ale. This is an ale that’s going to go equally well with a burger as it will with fish. It has a definite English kick and a citrus/floral aroma. This isn’t the hoppiest of beers coming in [...]