Monthly Archives: December 2008

Fish Tale WinterFish Ale

Posted on December 31, 2008 by dugpark

A good solid beer to bring in the new year… Fish Brewing Co. brings us another fine ale from their line, the Fish Tale WinterFish Ale.  In a night where the beers were competing with New Belgium La Folie, this one actually … Continue reading →

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Samuel Adams Black Lager

Posted on December 30, 2008 by dugpark

This one baffles me a bit and I don’t know what to think… on the one had I like it, but on the other it is just plain wierd.  Samuel Adams Black Lager is part of their Brewmaster’s Collection and comes … Continue reading →

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1809 Berliner Weiss

Posted on December 29, 2008 by dugpark

Had another tasting at “The Belly’s” house the other night and this is one that I decided to bring out to compare against the rest of the crew.  In retrospect, it was an interesting one to throw into the lot, … Continue reading →

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New Belgium La Folie

Posted on December 28, 2008 by dugpark

I have saved this posting for a very special day (today of course)… the day that marks our 1 year anniversary on this blog.  That is one year and over 400 beers… hard to believe it has only been a year, … Continue reading →

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Left Hand Brewing Oktoberfest

Posted on December 27, 2008 by dugpark

I love Left Hand Brewing’s website.  It is just cool… and this little number wasn’t so bad itself… Left Hand Brewing Oktoberfest comes at me a bit late in the season, but I still had to try it.  Their version … Continue reading →

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Dick’s Rye Ale

Posted on December 25, 2008 by dugpark

I had this one as I was finishing up a long night of email catch-up… I know my team loves it when I do that… waking up with 20 mails from your boss the next day just isn’t ever good… … Continue reading →

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Delirium Nocturnum

Posted on December 25, 2008 by simonpo

You know this beer. You might not have drunk it yet, but you know you know it. You’ve seen it in the beer aisle in your local supermarket, the big creamy bottle with the wobbly pink elephant on the label. … Continue reading →

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Bridgeport Brewing Haymaker Extra Pale Ale

Posted on December 24, 2008 by dugpark

Bridgeport Brewing Haymaker Extra Pale Ale pours a cloudy yellow with a short lived head. This one was taken in my resurgence of pale ales and I have to say I am very happy with the choice.  A good, light … Continue reading →

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Samuel Adams Chocolate Bock

Posted on December 23, 2008 by dugpark

Part of their Extreme Beers collection, Samuel Adams has something special here with their Samuel Adams Chocolate Bock.  Dark and foreboding, this chocolate beer completely lives up to its name and delivers a truly outstanding experience. Smooth and silky, the … Continue reading →

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Dick’s IPA

Posted on December 23, 2008 by dugpark

I chased the Avery India Pale Ale with the Dick’s IPA and I have to tell you they are a good little match up. Very similar in color, the Dick’s has a much bigger head on it… no pun intended… you … Continue reading →

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