aka “Smooth as marble!”

Brewery: Stone Brewing Company, Escondido, CA
Brewery Description: Our flagship ale, Stone Pale Ale is our Southern California interpretation of the classic British pale ale style.  Deep amber in color, Stone Pale Ale is robust and full flavored.  A delicate hop aroma is complimented by a rich maltiness.  This is an ale for [...]

aka “Sam Adams attempts to answer the call of Southie”

Brewery: Samuel Adams (Boston Beer Company), Boston, MA
Commercial Description: This rich and malty ale originated in Ireland in 1710. It has a deep red color and distinctive caramel flavor from its Pale and Caramel malts. The malt sweetness is balanced by the earthy notes of East [...]

aka what a**hole mixed PBR with Killian’s and bottled it?
Brewery: McSorley’s Brewery, Wilkes-Barre, PA (who just happens to be owned by Pabst Brewing Company / G. Heileman Brewing Co.)
Brewery Description: We brew McSorley’s Ale with carefully malted barley and European style hops to create a light bodied, aromatic, Irish style specialty Ale.  Craft brewed with [...]

Brewery: Pabst Brewing Company/G. Heileman Brewing Company, Texas, USA
Brewery Description: “This classic premium lager brew is crafted with a healthy infusion of 6-row barley, plus a unique combination of Pacific domestic and Yugoslavian hops.  Aged at high gravity, PBR is then cellared and then finished to the smooth, robust likeness of a fine Pilsner.  There’s [...]

Two new posts on the alt site for game reivews concerning my ongoing Descent: Road to Legends campaign:
Session3: Why is there a boulder flying at my head?
Session 4: RUN AWAY!! RUN AWAY!!!
On a different note, there is a very strong chance that you will see a return of Big Remy’s Beer Review either Friday or [...]

Hey all two items:
1) I’ve started a Descent: Road to Legends campaign with some friends and will be posting a running journal of the game at the BostonGeek alt site for boardgame reviews, Big Remy’s Board Game Blog.  Here’s the report from the first session.
2) I apologize for the fact that there hasn’t been a [...]

Arrogant Bastard and Stone Brewery have come to North Carolina and Chapel Hill finally.  This place immediately became less of a hell for me to live in.
THANK YOU JESUS!

Brewery: Matt Brewing Company, Utica, NY
Brewery Description: “A hop lover’s delight. In the India Pale Ale tradition this brew is very hoppy in both aroma and flavor from the generous amounts of cascade hops used in brewing. Look for a medium to full body and golden straw color.”
Brew Style: American India Pale Ale, 5.8% ABV
Recommended [...]

Brewery: Matt Brewing Company, Utica, NY
Brewery Description:“Our classic German lager has a perfect balance of caramel malt sweetness. Look for a rich, amber color and medium body.”
Brew Style:German Amber/Vienna, 5.5% ABV
Recommended Glassware: Lager, Flute, Pilsner, Dimpled mug, Stein
The Ugly Truth: Well, back again with the 2nd to last bottle of Saranac.  Almost done with it, [...]

So as we all know, Schlitz is one of the greatest beers on the planet.  How do we know?  Well…cause I’ve said so that’s how we know.
But just when you thought things couldn’t get any better, they are.  Pabst Brewing Company, owners of Schlitz, are going back to the original forumula.  The current Schlitz, while [...]

Brewery: Matt Brewing Company, Utica, NY
Brewery Description: “A beer that would make the English jealous! This true English Pale Ale is rich and fruity, yet finishes crisp. You’ll love the copper amber color and medium body.”
Brew Style: English Pale Ale, 5.50% ABV
Recommended Glassware: English pint
The Ugly Truth: Alright, four beers down and two more to [...]

Brewery: Matt Brewing Company, Utica, NY
Brewery Description: “A beer lover’s dream! This classic irish stout and amber lager blend is malty, yet pleasantly bitter with many complex flavor notes. Look for a deep brown-black color and full-body”
Brew Style: Black and Tan (in this case, a stout and an amber), 5.40% ABV
Recommended Glassware: English Pint, Tumbler, [...]

Brewery: The Matt Brewing Company, Utica, NY
Brewery Description: (from site) “A Bavarian black beer with distinctive carmel malt sweetness and rich creamy trademark head. Flavorful, yet smooth; it is very drinkable!”
Brew Style:Schwarzbier, 5.3% ABV
Recommended Glassware: Flute, pilsner glass
The Ugly Truth: Alright, slowly getting back on track with writing reviews.  Saranac Black Forest.  Not an awesome [...]

Brewery: The Matt Brewing Company, Utica, NY
Brewery Description: (from site) This Brown Ale is brewed with American malt and hops, and traditional ale yeast. Look for a sweet, chocolaty taste, with balanced bitterness resulting in a full flavored but smoothly drinkable beer.
Brew Style: American Brown Ale, 6.0% ABV
Recommended Glassware: English pint, Stein, Mug
The Ugly Truth: [...]

Brewery: Dogfish Head Craft Brewery, Delaware, USA
Brewery Description: “A deep, mahogany ale brewed with beet sugar, green raisins, and Belgian-style yeast. As complex as a fine, red wine. Voted “American Beer of the Year” in January 2000 by Malt Advocate Magazine.”
Brew Style: Belgian Strong Dark Ale, 8.0% ABV
Recommended Glassware: Goblet, Snifter
The Ugly Truth: First off, [...]

Brewery: Cervejaria Sul Brasileira, Brazil
Brewery Description: An opaque, full-bodied black lager with mild bitterness. Extravagant treacle and anise aromas. Rich and creamy, well balanced sweet notes and hints of [...]

Brewery: Bières de Chimay (Abbaye Notre Dame de Scourmont), Belgium
Brewery Description: Named Cinq Cents in 75 cl (25.4 fl.oz.) bottles, this beer with its typical golden colour, its slightly hazy appearance and its fine head is especially characterised by its aroma which results from an agreeable combination of fresh hops and yeast.  The beer’s flavour, [...]

Brewery: Anchor Brewing Company, San Fransisco, CA
Brewery Description: “San Francisco’s famous Anchor Steam®, the classic of American brewing tradition since 1896, is virtually [...]

Brewery: Appalachian Brewing Company, Camp Hill, PA
Brewery Description: “The Dortmunder-Export style of beer was developed in Westfalen, Germany, and is a classic light lager with great character. This style boasts a light golden blonde color and exhibits a moderate hop palate. The finish of our Mountain Lager is rich yet mellow.
Our brewers have developed this [...]

Brewery: Brouwerij Bosteels, Buggenhout, Belgium
Brewery Description: “Subtlety in a bottle. Refreshing as an aperitif And just as fuli of flavour and rich in aroma as a beer from heaven. That’s DeuS. A magnificent symbiosis of brewing a beer and creating a sparkling wine. Ideal for [...]