No, this is not an April Fools’ Day joke! The ever-popular Arrogant Bastard Ale has been canned and will soon be available nationwide in 16-ounce six-packs. The American strong ale was brewed by Stone Brewing until the brewery announced in 2015 that Arrogant Bastard would split off into its own product line under the new company, … [ Read more]
Stone Brewing Company Double Bastard
February 10, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Stone Brewing Company Double Bastard ABV: 11.2% This is a sight to behold. It’s mostly translucent with this super-cool, vibrant blood orange thing going on. The head is almost nonexistent. Tropical fruit and nectarines and burnt sugar jump out of the glass. Is this Cointreau? Some alcohol sharpness is also present. It becomes a nice melange of … [ Read more]
Pour Decisions Brewing Company Maroon and Bold
February 10, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Pour Decisions Brewing Company Maroon and Bold ABV: 9.0% Whoa! This is way darker than I anticipated. It’s a deep, cloudy brown (maroon, if you will) with the head timidly convening as you pour it. Alcohol, dates, and dark bread are prevalent, but none will assault your olfactory senses. This is like no other beer … [ Read more]
Brewery Bosteels Deus
December 4, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Brewery Bosteels Deus ABV: 11.5% Deus is the only beer in the world truly worthy of being called “The Champagne of beers.” During an intensive, hands on, yearlong aging process in the Champagne caves of France, this Belgian strong golden ale is transformed into a spectacular and entirely unique beer. This painstaking process is well worth … [ Read more]
Moylan’s Our Dark Secret
December 4, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Moylan’s Our Dark Secret ABV: 8.0%, IBU: 92 This ale is the American version of the collaboration between the Northern Californian brewery Moylan’s, Norwegian brewery Nøgne Ø and Australian brewery Hargreaves Hill. Our Dark Secret is a very limited release, which we are honored to be included in. Brewed with Cara Pilsen, Weyerman Munich and Black … [ Read more]
Autu(mn) Craft Beer Releases from Out-of-State Breweries
August 21, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Autumn is just around the corner and to celebrate the change in seasons, craft brewers across the country are about to release their Fall-time seasonal beers. We’ve put together a list featuring just a few special beers that Minnesotans will be able to find on tap or at their local liquor stores this Fall, including … [ Read more]
