What’s on tap for the week of August 13th – August 19th 2012

Just a little reminder of what will be going on at AboutBeverages.com for the week of August 13th – August 19th 2012. Episode 25 Part 2 will be in the spotlight this week as we finish up the tasting of our sour beers. This show will feature three imported sour ales: Reinaert…

ByAboutBeveragesAugust 12, 20120Comments

AboutBeverages.com Podcast: Episode 25 – Sour Beers Part 1

Welcome to Episode 25 of the AboutBeverages.com podcast! As we hit the quarter century mark (as far as podcasts go) we are going to turn our attention to one of our newest favorite beer styles, Sour beers. In part one of this two part episode, in addition to trying three sour beers, we…

ByAboutBeveragesAugust 9, 20120Comments

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What’s on tap for the week of August 6th – August 12th 2012

Just a little reminder of what will be going on at AboutBeverages.com for the week of August 6th – August 12th 2012. The show everyone has been waiting for and talking about is finally here! Episode 25 of the AboutBeverages.com podcast featuring Sour Beers. It all happens on Wednesday as we dive…

ByAboutBeveragesAugust 5, 20120Comments

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Give It A Shot – Marin Brewing San Quentin’s Breakout Stout

If a stout is what your after then Marin Brewing may have what you’re looking for. The San Quentin’s Breakout Stout is one of many beers they produce that has recently begun to show up on shelves here in southern Arizona. Coming in at 7% ABV and priced nicely at $4.99 we figured…

ByAboutBeveragesAugust 2, 20120Comments

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What’s on tap for the week of July 30th – August 5th 2012

Just a little reminder of what will be going on at AboutBeverages.com for the week of July 30th – August 5th 2012. We do a lone show this week again as we prepare for the Sour Beer extravaganza the following week. For this week it all happens on Wednesday with a “Give It…

ByAboutBeveragesJuly 29, 20120Comments

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Give It A Shot – 2011 Cloud Break Pinot Noir

Can a $7.99 Pinot Noir be any good? That’s what we will explore today on the show as we taste the 2011 Cloud Break Pinot Noir. For myself it is rare to find a Pinot Noir of any quality for less than one or two Coppolas. Once you watch the video that…

ByAboutBeveragesJuly 26, 20120Comments

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What’s on tap for the week of July 23rd – July 29th 2012

Just a little reminder of what will be going on at AboutBeverages.com for the week of July 23rd – July 29th 2012. Sorry for the delayed post, but we just got back from a short vacation and I completely spaced it. What I didn’t forget is that next week we will be having…

ByAboutBeveragesJuly 23, 20120Comments

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Give It A Shot – Boatswain American IPA

Can a 22oz bomber for $1.99 possibly be any good? That’s we will find out today as we try the Boatswain IPA from Minhas Craft Brewery. Pronounced Bosun, this is a private label done specifically for Trader Joe’s which also includes a double IPA, chocolate stout, and HLV ale to name a few.…

ByAboutBeveragesJuly 18, 20120Comments

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What’s on tap for the week of July 16th – July 22nd 2012

Just a little reminder of what will be going on at AboutBeverages.com for the week of July 16th – July 22nd 2012. We lower the hop bar this week as we come down from all the doubles and make it a single. That happens on Tuesday with a “Give It A Shot” podcast…

ByAboutBeveragesJuly 15, 20120Comments

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Give It A Shot – Lagunitas Brewery Hop Stoopid

Continuing with our American Double/Imperial IPA week we have the Hop Stoopid from Lagunitas Brewery. We have had many of their beers in the past either on the show or at various events with mixed results. Instead of using hop pellets or whole cones they chose to use hop extract and oils to…

ByAboutBeveragesJuly 13, 20120Comments

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