Monthly Archives: January 2009

Alexander Keith’s India Pale Ale

Posted on January 31, 2009 by dugpark

My memory of Alexander Keith’s beer goes back to June of 2002 to a point in time where I had to travel to Glace Bay, Nova Scotia… we were fortunate enough to be taken out on a lobster boat to eat fresh … Continue reading →

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Left Hand Winter Ale

Posted on January 27, 2009 by dugpark

The last of the tasting from the other night… Left Hand Brewing brings us a winter warmer in the big bottle, Left Hand Winter Ale.  As we poured, it smelled of what I thought was cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, clove… what … Continue reading →

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He’Brew Origin Pomegranate Ale

Posted on January 26, 2009 by dugpark

I am staring to like the folks over at Shmaltz Brewing Company more and more…  “The Belly” and I tried their He’Brew Origin Pomegranate Ale the other night and both really enjoyed it.  It is unique but not over the … Continue reading →

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Leffe Blonde

Posted on January 25, 2009 by simonpo

Appropriately enough for a Sunday, this afternoon’s tipple is a perky little bottle of pale ale with a Belgian twist from the Abbey of Leffe,  who not surprisingly cash in on their medieval heritage with a stylish label that makes you … Continue reading →

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Northern Lights Winter Ale

Posted on January 25, 2009 by dugpark

Northern Lights Brewing Co & Pub doesn’t really have an official website but it is official that these folks make good beer.  I don’t speak just from the Northern Lights Winter Ale we had last night but from the many … Continue reading →

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Widmer Brothers W’09 Belgian Style Ale

Posted on January 22, 2009 by dugpark

Had to hold off for a few days from blogging to revel in the interview we were lucky enough to be able to conduct with Rob Widmer but it is now time to get back to business.  Pretty fitting to … Continue reading →

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Interview – Rob Widmer of Widmer Brothers Brewing

Posted on January 20, 2009 by dugpark

We were recently approached by the fine folks (Sam) of Maxwel PR and asked if we wanted to talk with Rob about the latest release, Drifter Pale Ale. Not needing to be asked twice, we jumped on the chance. For … Continue reading →

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Buffalo Bill’s Blueberry Oatmeal Stout

Posted on January 19, 2009 by dugpark

After my last bout with Buffalo Bill’s (Buffalo Bill’s Pumpkin Ale), I hadn’t really thought much about them so it surprised me a bit when I noticed their Buffalo Bill’s Blueberry Oatmeal Stout on the shelf at Fred Meyer in Monroe.  Of … Continue reading →

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Lang Creek Glacier Pilot Winter Warmer

Posted on January 18, 2009 by dugpark

I know Lang Creek Brewery hasn’t done well on the blog… but I still like to think they need a chance, so I picked up a bottle of their Lang Creek Glacier Pilot Winter Warmer the other day.  They have … Continue reading →

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Pete’s Wicked Wanderlust Cream Ale

Posted on January 17, 2009 by dugpark

Time to catch up on the ol’ bloggy blog so I sat down with a few new ones… Pete’s Wicked Wanderlust Cream Ale was on the list and ready to be consumed.  The label on this one is pretty darn cool.  … Continue reading →

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